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Spatial interferences: site-specific strategies for immersive regeneration. (2024)
Book Chapter
MARTINEZ SANCHEZ, M.J. [2025]. Spatial interferences: site-specific strategies for immersive regeneration. In the Routledge companion to immersive media. Abingdon: Routledge. (Forthcoming)

This chapter explores immersive approaches to site-specific performance and architecture within the context of placemaking and regeneration. Performativity plays an essential role in spatial practices, as it is always involved in generating meaning a... Read More about Spatial interferences: site-specific strategies for immersive regeneration..

Evaluating the impact of ranging error in underwater localization using SAR satellite data. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MUHAMMAD, A., STEWART, C., FOUGH, N. and KANNAN, S. 2024. Evaluating the impact of ranging error in underwater localization using SAR satellite data. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International workshop on Metrology for the sea; learning to measure sea health parameters (IEEE MetroSea 2024), 14-16 October 2024, Portorose, Slovenia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 40-45. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroSea62823.2024.10765665

The study evaluated the impact of ranging error in underwater localization processes using SAR satellite data within the framework of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSN). By integrating a pretrained ArcGIS deep learning model with SAR imagery,... Read More about Evaluating the impact of ranging error in underwater localization using SAR satellite data..

Machine learning based underwater optical-acoustic communications channel switching for throughput improvement. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
STEWART, C., MUHAMMAD, A., FUNG, W.-K., FOUGH, N. and PRABHU, R. 2024. Machine learning based underwater optical-acoustic communications channel switching for throughput improvement. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International workshop on Metrology for the sea; learning to measure sea health parameters (IEEE MetroSea 2024), 14-16 October 2024, Portorose, Slovenia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 46-51. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroSea62823.2024.10765751

Underwater Wireless Optical Communication (UWOC) is at the cutting edge of subsea networking, offering high capacity, low-latency, energy-efficient connectivity that offers many advantages over the acoustic standard which has been embedded in submers... Read More about Machine learning based underwater optical-acoustic communications channel switching for throughput improvement..

Underwater target detection analysis using spherical acoustic sensor arrays. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SUNDAS, R., BAIG, N.A., NJUGUNA, J., RAHMAN, K.U. and FOUGH, N. 2024. Underwater target detection analysis using spherical acoustic sensor arrays. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International workshop on Metrology for the sea; learning to measure sea health parameters (IEEE MetroSea 2024), 14-16 October 2024, Portorose, Slovenia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 240-245. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroSea62823.2024.10765723

The need to identify and monitor the target by taking active measurements before it gets close enough to attack has grown due to advancements in marine technology. As underwater vehicular technology continues to progress, there is an increasing inter... Read More about Underwater target detection analysis using spherical acoustic sensor arrays..

Promptable sonar image segmentation for distance measurement using SAM. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
TOLIE, H.F., REN, J., HASAN, M.J., KANNAN, S. and FOUGH, N. 2024. Promptable sonar image segmentation for distance measurement using SAM. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International workshop on Metrology for the sea; learning to measure sea health parameters (IEEE MetroSea 2024), 14-16 October 2024, Portorose, Slovenia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 229-233. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/metrosea62823.2024.10765703

The subsea environment presents numerous challenges for robotic vision, including non-uniform light attenuation, backscattering, floating particles, and low-light conditions, which significantly degrade underwater images. This degradation impacts rob... Read More about Promptable sonar image segmentation for distance measurement using SAM..

Securing underwater wireless communication with frequency-hopping spread spectrum. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
RAHMAN, K.U., FOUGH, N., MCDERMOTT, C.D., SUNDAS, R., BAIG, N. and KANNAN, S. 2024. Securing underwater wireless communication with frequency-hopping spread spectrum. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International workshop on Metrology for the sea; learning to measure sea health parameters (IEEE MetroSea 2024), 14-16 October 2024, Portorose, Slovenia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 266-271. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/metrosea62823.2024.10765656

The significance of subsea communication has increased substantially, with growing interest in replacing wired communication with wireless alternatives. However, subsea communication faces several challenges due to the harsh environment, including hi... Read More about Securing underwater wireless communication with frequency-hopping spread spectrum..

Destabilising the home: place making, dark tourism and the spectral. (2024)
Journal Article
IRONSIDE, R. and SMITH, F. [2024]. Destabilising the home: place making, dark tourism and the spectral. Tourism geographies [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14616688.2024.2412547

Ghosts, hauntings and the spectral are intrinsically linked to sites of dark tourism. Supernatural stories commonly emerge in places connected with tragedy, death and the macabre, forming spectral geographies in which the past and present intertwine.... Read More about Destabilising the home: place making, dark tourism and the spectral..

An accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries based on improved particle swarm optimization-adaptive square root cubature kalman filter. (2024)
Journal Article
WANG, S., ZHANG, S., WEN, S. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. An accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries based on improved particle swarm optimization-adaptive square root cubature kalman filter. Journal of power sources [online], 624, article number 235594. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.235594

The state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is regarded as the fundamental parameter of the battery management system (BMS). In this paper, a parameter optimization method for mobile estimation windows based on particle swarm optimizati... Read More about An accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries based on improved particle swarm optimization-adaptive square root cubature kalman filter..

Nurturing entrepreneurs: designing child-friendly workshops for refugee women. (2024)
Book Chapter
STREET, C.P. and NG, P.Y. 2024. Nurturing entrepreneurs: designing child-friendly workshops for refugee women. In Ranabahu, N., de Vries, H.P. and Hamilton, R.T. (eds.) Refugee entrepreneurship: a research companion. London: Routledge [online], pages 269-286. Available from: http://doi.org/10.4324/9781003368540-20

This chapter proposes a rethinking of how entrepreneurship workshops for marginalised women are designed and actualised, focusing on the process of a two-day entrepreneurship workshop for refugee women. Four refugee women with established businesses... Read More about Nurturing entrepreneurs: designing child-friendly workshops for refugee women..

Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses. (2024)
Journal Article
KENNEDY, C. 2024. Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses. British journal of community nursing [online] 29(10), pages 456-457. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2024.0115

The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing at an alarming rate across Europe and North America, presenting a mounting crisis and significant health challenges. Alongside the health challenges associated with T2D, the prevalen... Read More about Type 2 diabetes and food security: a mounting crisis with implications for community nurses..

Microalloy Mg-based degradation implant for intra-osteal fixation. (2024)
Journal Article
NIU, T., ZHANG, Y., LIU, S., et al. 2024. Microalloy Mg-based degradation implant for intra-osteal fixation. Materialia [online], 38, article number 102258. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2024.102258

The bottleneck for Mg-based degradable implants lies in the mismatching relationship between mechanical properties and degradable rate, resulting in the rapid failure during the in-vivo degradable process and potential toxic role. Herein microalloy-c... Read More about Microalloy Mg-based degradation implant for intra-osteal fixation..

Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review. (2024)
Journal Article
EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., FAISAL, N. and ELSHEIKH, A.H. 2024. Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review. Solar energy [online], 282, article number 112963. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112963

Global water scarcity, accelerated by inefficient wastewater treatment and the high cost of conventional desalination technologies such as reverse osmosis, necessitates sustainable solutions. Solar stills, harnessing solar energy, offer a promising l... Read More about Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: a review..

Modeling the impact of pH and reservoir temperature on the dissolution of quartz mineral due to oilfield chemical treatment. (2024)
Journal Article
PERETOMODE, E., EBOIBI, B., HART, A. and AJIEH, M. [2024]. Modeling the impact of pH and reservoir temperature on the dissolution of quartz mineral due to oilfield chemical treatment. Petroleum science and technology [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2024.2412729

The petroleum industry frequently uses oilfield chemicals, such as corrosion inhibitors, scavengers, drilling fluid, and chemical enhanced oil recovery methods, to improve oil recovery. However, these chemicals can negatively impact the geochemical c... Read More about Modeling the impact of pH and reservoir temperature on the dissolution of quartz mineral due to oilfield chemical treatment..

Supermarket nutritionists' perspectives, views and experiences on affordability interventions to support healthier and more environmentally sustainable food purchasing in UK retail settings. [Preprint] (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
STONE, R.A., BROWN, A., DOUGLAS, F., GREATWOOD, H., GRIFFITHS, C., HUNTER, E., JOHNSTONE, A.M., LONNIE, M., MORRIS, M.A., SKEGGS, H. and HARDMAN, C.A. 2024. Supermarket nutritionists' perspectives, views and experiences on affordability interventions to support healthier and more environmentally sustainable food purchasing in UK retail settings. [Preprint]. Hosted on OSF Preprints [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/6v4nx

Food insecurity (lack of reliable access to affordable and nutritious food) is a major concern in high-income countries because it increases the risk of poor nutrition, obesity and associated adverse health outcomes. Healthier diets are often also mo... Read More about Supermarket nutritionists' perspectives, views and experiences on affordability interventions to support healthier and more environmentally sustainable food purchasing in UK retail settings. [Preprint].

Exploring knowledge and perceptions of level learning outcomes and meta-skills in a creative business school context. (2024)
Journal Article
BREMNER, P.A.M., PIRIE, E., MARCELLA-HOOD, M. and SINGLETON, A. 2024. Exploring knowledge and perceptions of level learning outcomes and meta-skills in a creative business school context. GILE journal of skills development [online], 4(2), pages 3-18. https://doi.org/10.52398/gjsd.2024.v4.i2.pp3-18

Much has been written about the necessity for graduates to be aware of their skill set and transferability for the workplace. Degree programmes in Scotland have long relied on guidance from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) on the taxonomy or wordin... Read More about Exploring knowledge and perceptions of level learning outcomes and meta-skills in a creative business school context..

The International Collaboration of Pharmacy Journal Editors (ICPJE) formally constituted to foster quality around clinical and social pharmacy practice research publications. (2024)
Journal Article
ALVES DA COSTA, F., FERNANDEZ-LLIMOS, F., DESSELLE, S. et al. [2025]. The International Collaboration of Pharmacy Journal Editors (ICPJE) formally constituted to foster quality around clinical and social pharmacy practice research publications. Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy [online], Articles in Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100519

The Granada statements were a result of the need to strengthen clinical, social, and administrative pharmacy practice as an area of knowledge that translates into practice, research, and policy. As a response, a group of clinical and social pharmacy... Read More about The International Collaboration of Pharmacy Journal Editors (ICPJE) formally constituted to foster quality around clinical and social pharmacy practice research publications..

HyperDehazing: a hyperspectral image dehazing benchmark dataset and a deep learning model for haze removal. (2024)
Journal Article
FU, H., LING, Z., SUN, G., REN, J., ZHANG, A., ZHANG, L. and JIA, X. 2024. HyperDehazing: a hyperspectral image dehazing benchmark dataset and a deep learning model for haze removal. ISPRS journal of photogrammetry and remote sensing [online], 218(part A), pages 663-677. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2024.09.034

Haze contamination severely degrades the quality and accuracy of optical remote sensing (RS) images, including hyperspectral images (HSIs). Currently, there are no paired benchmark datasets containing hazy and haze-free scenes in HSI dehazing, and fe... Read More about HyperDehazing: a hyperspectral image dehazing benchmark dataset and a deep learning model for haze removal..

The resurrection of the political offence exception to extradition in UK law. (2024)
Journal Article
ARNELL, P. and WALKER, C. 2024. The resurrection of the political offence exception to extradition in UK law. New journal of European criminal law [online], 15(4), pages 412-431. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/20322844241290613

The resurrection of the political offence exception to extradition in UK law would be worthwhile. Once providing protection to persons sought for offences of a political character, the exception was removed from UK law in 2004. A number of factors we... Read More about The resurrection of the political offence exception to extradition in UK law..

Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness. (2024)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F., KENNEDY, C., SKÅTUN, D., HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, V., TORRANCE, N. and GRANT, A. 2024. Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness. Health expectations [online], 27(5), article number e70050. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70050

Evidence examines how persons experiencing Long COVID (LC) struggle to secure healthcare for symptoms; however, few studies examine healthcare workers experiencing LC, nor the complex and multiple difficulties faced when seeking and receiving healthc... Read More about Disrupted candidacy: a longitudinal examination of the constrained healthcare-access journeys of National Health Service workers in Scotland seeking supports for Long COVID illness..

To give or not to give an antibiotic: the threat of antimicrobial resistance. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
TONNA, A. 2024. To give or not to give an antibiotic: the threat of antimicrobial resistance. Presented at the 20th Plenary meeting of the European Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Care (CD-P-PH), 1-2 October 2024, Strasbourg, France.

This presentation provides background on the (ab)use of antimicrobials and the problem of antimicrobial resistance. It further predicts the consequences of wide-spread antimicrobial resistance on the world's health systems and economies, and demonstr... Read More about To give or not to give an antibiotic: the threat of antimicrobial resistance..