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Exploring independent learning (IL) and its relationship to mindset, motivated strategies for learning and academic performance. (2023)
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FORBES-MCKAY, K.E., BREMNER, P.A.M., JOHNSTON, P. and AIR, C. [2024]. Exploring independent learning (IL) and its relationship to mindset, motivated strategies for learning and academic performance. Journal of applied research in higher education [online], EarlyCite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-06-2023-0253

This study addresses gaps in the existing literature on students' understanding of Independent Learning (IL), whilst exploring the link between levels of IL, growth mindset, motivated strategies for learning and academic performance. Three hundred an... Read More about Exploring independent learning (IL) and its relationship to mindset, motivated strategies for learning and academic performance..

C-NEST: cloudlet based privacy preserving multidimensional data stream approach for healthcare electronics. (2023)
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SRIVASTAVA, G., MEKALA, M.S., HAJAR, M.S. and KALUTARAGE, H. 2023. C-NEST: cloudlet based privacy preserving multidimensional data stream approach for healthcare electronics. IEEE transactions on consumer electronics [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TCE.2023.3342635

The Medical Internet of Things (MIoT) facilitates extensive connections between cyber and physical "things" allowing for effective data fusion and remote patient diagnosis and monitoring. However, there is a risk of incorrect diagnosis when data is t... Read More about C-NEST: cloudlet based privacy preserving multidimensional data stream approach for healthcare electronics..

Seismic events extraction method based on the B-COSFIRE filter combined with the differential evolution algorithm. (2023)
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ZHAO, J., LI, Y., LEI, H., REN, J., ZHANG, F. and SHEN, H. 2023. Seismic events extraction method based on the B-COSFIRE filter combined with the differential evolution algorithm. ACTA geophysica [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11600-023-01222-1

Based on an analysis of the information processing mechanism in the primary visual cortex of biological vision, this study proposes an integration method of bar-combination of shifted filter responses (B-COSFIRE) filter with the differential evolutio... Read More about Seismic events extraction method based on the B-COSFIRE filter combined with the differential evolution algorithm..

Fault detection and localisation in LV distribution networks using a smart meter data-driven digital twin. (2023)
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NUMAIR, M., ABOUSHADY, A.A., ARRAÑO-VARGAS, F., FARRAG, M.E. and ELYAN, E. 2023. Fault detection and localisation in LV distribution networks using a smart meter data-driven digital twin. Energies [online], 16(23), 7850. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en16237850

Modern solutions for precise fault localisation in Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Networks (DNs) often rely on costly tools such as the micro-Phasor Measurement Unit (𝜇 PMU), which is potentially impractical for the large number of nodes in LVDNs. Thi... Read More about Fault detection and localisation in LV distribution networks using a smart meter data-driven digital twin..

Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability. (2023)
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CROSS, K., MESJAR, L., STEED, J. and JIANG, Y. [2023]. Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability. International journal of fashion design, technology and education [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2023.2277264

Textile and fashion brands convey core values through marketing, and in slow-fashion heritage brands this often includes skilled craftsmanship, authenticity, sustainability and provenance. As industry digitalisation continues, brands are employing im... Read More about Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability..

Automatic geolocation and measuring of offshore energy infrastructure with multimodal satellite data. (2023)
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MA, P., MACDONALD, M., ROUSE, S. and REN, J. 2023. Automatic geolocation and measuring of offshore energy infrastructure with multimodal satellite data. IEEE journal of oceanic engineering [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/joe.2023.3319741

With the increasing trend of energy transition to low-carbon economies, the rate of offshore structure installation and removal will rapidly accelerate through offshore renewable energy development and oil and gas decommissioning. Knowledge of the lo... Read More about Automatic geolocation and measuring of offshore energy infrastructure with multimodal satellite data..

PWDformer: deformable transformer for long-term series forecasting. (2023)
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WANG, Z., RAN, H., REN, J. and SUN, M. 2024. PWDformer: deformable transformer for long-term series forecasting. Pattern recognition [online], 147, article number 110118. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patcog.2023.110118

Long-term forecasting is of paramount importance in numerous scenarios, including predicting future energy, water, and food consumption. For instance, extreme weather events and natural disasters can profoundly impact infrastructure operations and po... Read More about PWDformer: deformable transformer for long-term series forecasting..

Robust cardiac segmentation corrected with heuristics. (2023)
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CERVANTES-GUZMÁN, A., MCPHERSON, K., OLVERES, J., MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F., ROBLES, F.T., ELYAN, E. and ESCALANTE-RAMÍREZ, B. 2023. Robust cardiac segmentation corrected with heuristics. PLoS ONE [online], 18(10), article e0293560. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293560

Cardiovascular diseases related to the right side of the heart, such as Pulmonary Hypertension, are some of the leading causes of death among the Mexican (and worldwide) population. To avoid invasive techniques such as catheterizing the heart, improv... Read More about Robust cardiac segmentation corrected with heuristics..

Early detection of citrus anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using hyperspectral imaging. (2023)
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TANG, Y., YANG, J., ZHUANG, J., HOU, C., MIAO, A., REN, J., HUANG, H., TAN, Z. and PALIWAL, J. 2023. Early detection of citrus anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using hyperspecral imaging. Computers and electronics in agriculture [online], 214, article number 108348. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108348

Citrus fruit are susceptible to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infestation during postharvest and shelf storage. Early and accurate detection of citrus anthracnose is conducive for carrying out targeted pesticide control and mitigating the potential... Read More about Early detection of citrus anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using hyperspectral imaging..

3R: a reliable multi agent reinforcement learning based routing protocol for wireless medical sensor networks. (2023)
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HAJAR, M.S., KALUTARAGE, H.K. and AL-KADRI, M.O. 2023. 3R: a reliable multi agent reinforcement learning based routing protocol for wireless medical sensor networks. Computer networks [online], 237, article number 110073. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2023.110073

Interest in the Wireless Medical Sensor Network (WMSN) is rapidly gaining attention thanks to recent advances in semiconductors and wireless communication. However, by virtue of the sensitive medical applications and the stringent resource constraint... Read More about 3R: a reliable multi agent reinforcement learning based routing protocol for wireless medical sensor networks..

ASXC2 approach: a service-X cost optimization strategy based on edge orchestration for IIoT. (2023)
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MEKALA, M.S., DHIMAN, G., PARK, J.H., JUNG, H.-Y. and VIRIYASITAVAT, W. 2023. ASXC2 approach: a service-X cost optimization strategy based on edge orchestration for IIoT. IEEE transactions on industrial informatics [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TII.2023.3315744

Most computation-intensive industry applications and servers encounter service-reliability challenges due to the limited resource capability of the edge. Achieving quality data fusion and accurate service reliability with optimized service-x executio... Read More about ASXC2 approach: a service-X cost optimization strategy based on edge orchestration for IIoT..

RLIS: resource limited improved security beyond fifth generation networks using deep learning algorithms. (2023)
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SELVARAJAN, S., MANOHARAN, H., KHADIDOS, A.O., SHANKAR, A., MEKALA, M.S. and KHADIDOS, A.O. 2023. RLIS: resource limited improved security beyond fifth generation networks using deep learning algorithms. IEEE open journal of the Communications Society [online], 4, pages 2383-2396. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/OJCOMS.2023.3318860

This study explores the feasibility of allocating finite resources beyond fifth generation networks for extended reality applications through the implementation of enhanced security measures via offloading analysis (RLIS). The quantification of resou... Read More about RLIS: resource limited improved security beyond fifth generation networks using deep learning algorithms..

Hyperspectral imaging based corrosion detection in nuclear packages. (2023)
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ZABALZA, J., MURRAY, P., BENNETT, S., CAMPBELL, A.J., MARSHALL, S., REN, J., YAN, Y., BERNARD, R., HEPWORTH, S., MALONE, S., COCKBAIN, N., OFFIN, D. and HOLLIDAY, C. 2023. Hyperspectral imaging based corrosion detection in nuclear packages. IEEE sensors journal [online], 23(21), pages 25607-25617. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2023.3312938

In the Sellafield nuclear site, intermediate level waste and special nuclear material is stored above ground in stainless steel packages or containers, with thousands expected to be stored for several decades before permanent disposal in a geological... Read More about Hyperspectral imaging based corrosion detection in nuclear packages..

They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices. (2023)
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SMITH, S., FABIAN, K., TAYLOR-SMITH, E., BARR, M., BERG, T., BRATTON, A., KOLBERG, M., PATERSON, J. and ZARB, M. 2023. They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices. Journal of vocational education and training [online] Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2023.2255576

In the UK context of an ageing population, degree apprenticeships represent a new opportunity to study for a degree while working. Apprentices are full-time employees granted time to study for a degree with a significant workplace learning component.... Read More about They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices..

Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation. (2023)
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OFORI-BOATENG, R., ACEVES-MARTINS, M., JAYNE, C., WIRATUNGA, N. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2023. Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation. Porcedia computer science [online], 222: selected papers from the 2023 International Neural Network Society workshop on deep learning innovations and applications (INNS DLIA 2023), co-located with the 2023 International joint conference on neural networks (IJCNN), 18-32 June 2023, Gold Coast, Australia, pages 114-126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2023.08.149

Systematic Review (SR) presents the highest form of evidence in research for decision and policy-making. Nonetheless, the structured steps involved in carrying out SRs make it demanding for reviewers. Many studies have projected the abstract screenin... Read More about Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation..

Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system. (2023)
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RAJAPAKSHA, S., KALUTARAGE, H., AL-KADRI, M.O., PETROVSKI, A. and MADZUDZO, G. 2023. Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system. Journal of information security and applications [online], 77, article number 103570. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisa.2023.103570

Modern automobiles are equipped with a large number of electronic control units (ECUs) to provide safe driver assistance and comfortable services. The controller area network (CAN) provides near real-time data transmission between ECUs with adequate... Read More about Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system..

Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets. (2023)
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FU, H., SUN, G., ZHANG, L., ZHANG, A., REN, J., JIA, X. and LI, F. 2023. Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets. ISPRS journal of photogrammetry and remote sensing [online], 203, pages 115-134. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2023.07.013

The precise classification of land covers with hyperspectral imagery (HSI) is a major research-focused topic in remote sensing, especially using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems as the abundant data sources have brought severe intra-class spectr... Read More about Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets..

A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems. (2023)
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MEKALA, M.S., SRIVASTAVA, G., GANDOMI, A.H., PARK, J.H. and JUNG, H.-Y. 2024. A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems. IEEE transactions on network science and engineering [online], 11(1), pages 511-524. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSE.2023.3301402

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) devices interconnect to grab data over a common platform from industrial applications. Maintaining immense data and making instant decision analysis by selecting a feasible node to meet latency constraints is challenging.... Read More about A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems..

A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction. (2023)
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WIJEKOON, A. and WIRATUNGA, N. 2023. A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction. Knowledge-based systems [online], 278, article 110830. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2023.110830

Counterfactual explanations highlight actionable knowledge which helps to understand how a machine learning model outcome could be altered to a more favourable outcome. Understanding actionable corrections in source code analysis can be critical to p... Read More about A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction..

An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method. (2023)
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LI, J.W., LIN, D., CHE, Y., LV, J.J., CHEN, R.J., WANG, L.J., ZENG, X.X., REN, J.C., ZHAO, H.M. and LU, X. 2023. An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method. Frontiers in neuroscience [online], 17, article 1221512. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1221512

Efficiently recognizing emotions is a critical pursuit in brain–computer interface (BCI), as it has many applications for intelligent healthcare services. In this work, an innovative approach inspired by the genetic code in bioinformatics, which util... Read More about An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method..