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A weighted ensemble of regression methods for gross error identification problem. (2023)
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DOBOS, D., DANG, T., NGUYEN, T.T., MCCALL, J., WILSON, A., CORBETT, H. and STOCKTON, P. 2023. A weighted ensemble of regression methods for gross error identification problem. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Symposium series on computational intelligence (SSCI 2023), 5-8 December 2023, Mexico City, Mexico. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 413-420. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/SSCI52147.2023.10371882

In this study, we proposed a new ensemble method to predict the magnitude of gross errors (GEs) on measurement data obtained from the hydrocarbon and stream processing industries. Our proposed model consists of an ensemble of regressors (EoR) obtaine... Read More about A weighted ensemble of regression methods for gross error identification problem..

MicroConceptBERT: concept-relation based document information extraction framework. (2023)
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SILVA, K., SILVA, T. and NANAYAKKARA, G. 2023. MicroConceptBERT: concept-relation based document information extraction framework. In Proceedings of the 7th SLAAI (Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence) International conference on artificial intelligence 2023 (SLAAI-ICAI 2023), 23-24 November 2023, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10365022. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109...ICAI59257.2023.10365022

Extracting information from documents is a crucial task in natural language processing research. Existing information extraction methodologies often focus on specific domains, such as medicine, education or finance, and are limited by language constr... Read More about MicroConceptBERT: concept-relation based document information extraction framework..

What is Skill? (and why does it matter?). (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R. and DANIELS, M. 2023. What is skill? (and why does it matter?). In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023), 18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10343520. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343520

This Research-to-Practice Full Paper seeks to investigate the concept of Skill within a Competency Framework, such as that described by the CC2020 document. The notion of skill is fundamental to modern educational discourse. As educators, we strive,... Read More about What is Skill? (and why does it matter?)..

Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell. (2023)
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KURUSHINA, V., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N., SOMAN, A., HORRI, B.A. and CAI, Q. 2023. Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell. In Proceedings of the 34th Thermal and fluid analysis workshop 2023 (TFAWS 2023), 21-25 August 2023, Maryland, USA. Washington: NASA [online], article number TFAWS23-ID-7. Available from: https://tfaws.nasa.gov/tfaws23/proceedings/

Technologies behind electrolysis cells for hydrogen production are making progress in terms of portability, cost reduction, performance enhancement, prolonged operation, and integration in stacks and with existing power infrastructure. The solid oxid... Read More about Thermomechanical deformation analysis of a tubular solid oxide steam electrolysis cell..

An improved bidirectional gate recurrent unit combined with smoothing flter algorithm for state of energy estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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WU, F., WANG, S., LIU, D., CAO, W. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved bidirectional gate recurrent unit combined with smoothing filter algorithm for state of energy estimation of lithium-ion batteries. In Proceedings of the 3rd New energy and energy storage system control summit forum 2023 (NEESSC 2023), 26-28 September 2023, Mianyang, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 363-368. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/NEESSC59976.2023.10349332

The accurate estimation of state of energy (SOE) is the key to the rational energy distribution of lithium-ion battery based energy storage equipment. This paper proposes an improved bidirectional gate recursive element combined with a time-varying b... Read More about An improved bidirectional gate recurrent unit combined with smoothing flter algorithm for state of energy estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Student interaction with a virtual learning environment: an empirical study of online engagement behaviours during and since the time of COVID-19. (2023)
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JOHNSTON, P., ZARB, M. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2023. Student interaction with a virtual learning environment: an empirical study of online engagement behaviours during and since the time of COVID-19. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023),18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10343048. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie58773.2023.10343048

This paper presents an experience report of online attendance and associated behavioural patterns during a module in the first complete semester undertaken fully online in the autumn of 2020, and the corresponding module deliveries in 2021 and 2022.... Read More about Student interaction with a virtual learning environment: an empirical study of online engagement behaviours during and since the time of COVID-19..

In search of a philosophy of computing education. (2023)
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MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS,M. and FREZZA, S. 2023. In search of a philosophy of computing eduction. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Frontiers in education conference (FIE 2023), 18-21 October 2023, College Station, TX, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10343513. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343513

In this paper, we present a preliminary description of the field of inquiry encompassed by the philosophy of computing education. We first attempt to identify a general framework for investigating characteristic questions of a philosophical nature th... Read More about In search of a philosophy of computing education..

A research on the use of learning by developing action model in computing studies in Finland and the UK HEIs. (2023)
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LINTILÄ, T. and ZARB, M. 2023. A research on the use of learning by developing action model in computing studies in Finland and the UK HEIs. In Chova, L.G., Martínez. C.G. and Lees, J. (eds.) Proceedings of the 17th International technology, education and development conference (INTED 2023), 6-8 March 2023, Valencia, Spain. Valencia: IATED [online], pages 3261-3269. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2023.0897

This article describes a study in which the Learning by Developing (LbD) action model has been used as a teaching and learning method for computing students in Finland and the United Kingdom. The study has been carried out as action research, and the... Read More about A research on the use of learning by developing action model in computing studies in Finland and the UK HEIs..

Accelerating grid-based renewable electricity sector transition in Nigeria. (2023)
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ADEDOKUN, R., STRACHAN, P. and SINGH, A. 2023. Accelerating grid-based renewable electricity sector transition in Nigeria. In Montgomery, J. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2023 AMPS (Architecture, media, politics, society) New York - livable cities: a conference on issues affecting life in cities, 14-16 June 2023, New York, USA. AMPS proceedings series, 34.2. New York: AMPS [online], pages 257-268. Available from: https://amps-research.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amps_Proceedings_Series_34.2.pdf

This paper advances the academic and practice of building urban resilience and sustainable cities by investigating the planning process and governance to identify challenges of on-grid renewable energy deployment across the 36 states of Nigeria. Furt... Read More about Accelerating grid-based renewable electricity sector transition in Nigeria..

An improved robust function correction-adaptive extended Kalman filtering algorithm for SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZHU, C., WANG, S., YU, C., HAI, N., FERNANDEZ, C. and SUN, Z. 2023. An improved robust function correction-adaptive extended Kalman filtering algorithm for SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries. In Proceedings of the 3rd New energy and energy storage system control summit forum 2023 (NEESSC 2023), 26-28 September 2023, Mianyang, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 358-362. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/NEESSC59976.2023.10349263

State of Charge (SOC) is one of the key indicators for evaluating the state of electric vehicles. In order to cope with the uncertainty of random noise in nonlinear systems, an improved robust function correction-adaptive extended Kalman filtering (R... Read More about An improved robust function correction-adaptive extended Kalman filtering algorithm for SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Expansive creativity is beyond the visual. (2023)
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BURGOYNE, G. and LEUZZI, L. 2023. Expansive creativity is beyond the visual. In Hurcomb, G., Herring, E., Jackson, J. and Duvallon, V.P. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2023 Teaching beyond the curriculum conference: a focus on pedagogy, 15-17 November 2023, Glasgow, UK; Baton Rouge, USA; Wenzhou, China. Architecture Media Politics Society (AMPS) proceedings series, 36.2. Glasgow: AMPS [online], chapter 27, pages 256-263. Available from: https://amps-research.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Amps-Proceedings-Series-36.2.pdf

Expansive creativity starts with how we navigate language, in its plethora of manifestations and contexts. Increasing hegemonic and unwieldy systems of imposed synchronicities and rationality abound leading to our submergence as opposed to emergence... Read More about Expansive creativity is beyond the visual..

SecHealth: enhancing EHR security in digital health transformation. (2023)
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YENG, P., FAUZI, M.A., YANG, B., DIEKUU, J.-B., NIMBE, P., HOLIK, F., KHATIWADA, P., FAHMI, A. and SUN, L. 2023. SecHealth: enhancing EHR security in digital health transformation. In Widasari, E.R. and Adikara, P.P. (eds.) SIET '23: proceedings of the 8th International conference on sustainable information engineering and technology (SIET '23), 24-25 October 2023, Bali, Indonesia. New York: ACM [online], pages 538-544. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3626641.3627214

In the contemporary wave of digital transformation, the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) has become a pivotal undertaking for numerous nations. However, amidst this technological advancement, a critical facet deserving heightened at... Read More about SecHealth: enhancing EHR security in digital health transformation..

Airplace: interdisciplinary approaches to regeneration and social sustainability. (2023)
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NUNES, R. and MARTINEZ SANCHEZ, M.J. 2023. Airplace: interdisciplinary approaches to regeneration and social sustainability. In Larocchi, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2023 Applying education in a complex world: teaching and learning, 26-28 April 2023, Sheridan, Canada: [virtual event]. AMPS proceedings series, 33. London: AMPS [online], chapter 15, pages 128-136. Available from: https://amps-research.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amps-Proceedings-Series_33.2.pdf

This paper presents Airplace; a collaboration between academics from Staffordshire University (UK) across various fields – Photography, Fine Arts and Architecture – and a community of young residents in Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent) to design and build a l... Read More about Airplace: interdisciplinary approaches to regeneration and social sustainability..

A new legal order of international law: Scottish judges and the shaping of a supranational union. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LYONS, C. 2023. A new legal order of international law: Scottish judges and the shaping of a supranational union. Presented at Scotland and the European Court of Justice, 1973-2023: looking back and thinking forward, 8-9 December 2023, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

This presentation examines the role of Scottish judges within the European Court of Justice, exploring their legacy and impact on the EU.

The new charity law in Scotland. (2023)
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ARNELL, P. and ILOKA, U. 2023. The new charity law in Scotland. Presented at the December 2023 Law School webinar, 6 December 2023, [virtual event]. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaIhQ6VaskQ

In this webinar Uche Iloka and Paul Arnell (both affiliated with the Robert Gordon University) consider the intricacies of charity law, its evolution in Scotland and the practical implications of these developments for professionals working in the se... Read More about The new charity law in Scotland..

Art based research: an exploration of social work facing climate change in the North East of Scotland. (2023)
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ALTENBERGER, I. and GRAHAM, G. 2023. Art based research: an exploration of social work facing climate change in the North East of Scotland. Presented at the 2023 International PhD scholar conference: researching sensitive subjects and fragile lives, 5-7 December 2023, [virtual conference].

This presentation discusses research that explores the level of awareness that social work practitioners have about climate change and its potential impact on their profession. Additionally, the research seeks to raise awareness and share knowledge o... Read More about Art based research: an exploration of social work facing climate change in the North East of Scotland..

One of the biggest threats to modern civilisation? The weaponisation of "wokeness" in the UK press and political discourses. (2023)
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SMITH, D.S. 2023. One of the biggest threats to modern civilisation? The weaponisation of "wokeness" in the UK press and political discourses. Presented at the 2023 International PhD scholar conference: researching sensitive subjects and fragile lives, 5-7 December 2023, [virtual conference].

Though the term originated in the early twentieth century, it is only recently "wokeness" has become a staple of British media discourse. Typically, the concept features in commentaries and exchanges about institutional power, censorship, minority ri... Read More about One of the biggest threats to modern civilisation? The weaponisation of "wokeness" in the UK press and political discourses..

What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper. (2023)
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KIFOKERIS, D., DOUNAS, T., TEZEL, A. and MOON, S. 2023. What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper. In Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2023) co-located with the 40th International CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) conference (CIB W78 2023), 10-12 July 2023, Heraklion, Greece. Kanata, ON: CIB [online], paper 304. Available from: https://doi.org/10.35490/EC3.2023.304

What is the value of tokens for blockchain applications in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)? How can token engineering be contextualized in AEC? This positional paper instigates the tackling of these largely unexplored questions. Fol... Read More about What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper..

Design dimensions for blockchain oracles in the AEC industry. (2023)
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DOUNAS, T., HUNHEVICZ, J. and BYERS, B.S. 2023. Design dimensions for blockchain oracles in the AEC industry. In Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2023) co-located with the 40th International CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) conference (CIB W78 2023), 10-12 July 2023, Heraklion, Greece. Kanata, ON: CIB [online], paper 297. Available from: https://doi.org/10.35490/EC3.2023.297

The literature on blockchain for AEC often has limited discussion on the design of the blockchain Oracle, the entity that ensures trusted information input from the real world. This work aims to illuminate an often unaddressed topic of how to best de... Read More about Design dimensions for blockchain oracles in the AEC industry..

Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions. (2023)
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AMINAHO, E. 2023. Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions. Presented at the 2023 Sand Management Network (SMN) students annual competition, Aberdeen, UK, 29 November 2023.

This study aims to evaluate formation integrity during cyclic injection and withdrawal of CO2 gas stream and the impact of impurities in the CO2 gas stream on the petrophysics and brittleness of reservoir and caprock. It also aims to identify possib... Read More about Formation integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs under cyclic stress conditions..