All Outputs (2111)

Hydrodynamic performance in mesoporous silica membrane for lactic acid and esterifiecation. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
OKON, E.P., SHEHU, H., KAJAMA, M.N, ORIMOLOYE, A.O., NWOGU, N.C., ORAKWE, I.R. and GOBINA, E. 2015. Hydrodynamic performance in mesoporous silica membrane for lactic acid and esterifiecation. In Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., Hukins, D.W.L., Hunter, A. and Korsunsky, A.M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 World congress on engineering (WCE 2015), 1-3 July 2015, London, UK. Lecture notes in engineering and computer science, 2218. Hong Kong: Newswood Limited [online], pages 781-784. Available from: http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2015/WCE2015_pp781-784.pdf

Ethyl Lactate has a lot of applications in different industries including food, pharmaceutical and agricultural processes. The esterification process of lactic acid and ethanol is a highly equilibrium-controlled reaction. The selective removal of one... Read More about Hydrodynamic performance in mesoporous silica membrane for lactic acid and esterifiecation..

Initial study of heterogeneous catalysts behaviour and carrier gas permeation with catalytic inorganic ceramic membrane for lactic acid esterification applications. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
OKON, E. and GOBINA, E. 2015. Initial study of heterogeneous catalysts behaviour and carrier gas permeation with catalytic inorganic ceramic membrane for lactic acid esterification applications. In Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., Hukins, D.W.L., Hunter, A. and Korsunsky, A.M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 World congress on engineering (WCE 2015), 1-3 July 2015, London, UK. Lecture notes in engineering and computer science, 2218. Hong Kong: Newswood Limited [online], pages 1287-1291. Available from: http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2015/WCE2015_pp1287-1291.pdf

Inorganic membranes continue to attract a lot of attention in various fields including industry and academia, due to the great potential they have shown in various applications. Recently, some studies have focused on the water -permeable metallic mem... Read More about Initial study of heterogeneous catalysts behaviour and carrier gas permeation with catalytic inorganic ceramic membrane for lactic acid esterification applications..

The use of nano-composite ceramic membranes for gas separations. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SHEHU, H., OKON, E. and GOBINA, E. 2015. The use of nano-composite ceramic membranes for gas separations. In Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., Hukins, D.W.L., Hunter, A. and Korsunsky, A.M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 World congress on engineering (WCE 2015), 1-3 July 2015, London, UK. Lecture notes in engineering and computer science, 2218. Hong Kong: Newswood Limited [online], pages 1225-1229. Available from: http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2015/WCE2015_pp1225-1229.pdf

The preparation of composite ceramic inorganic membranes using different types of support with the aim to achieving high selectivity for lower hydrocarbons was studied. The pore size of the unmodified support was determined. Upon modification of the... Read More about The use of nano-composite ceramic membranes for gas separations..

Propylene oxidation using Pt-alumina impregnated catalytic membrane reactor. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
KAJAMA, M., NWOGU, N. and GOBINA, E. 2015. Propylene oxidation using Pt-alumina impregnated catalytic membrane reactor. In Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., Hukins, D.W.L., Hunter, A. and Korsunsky, A.M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 World congress on engineering (WCE 2015), 1-3 July 2015, London, UK. Lecture notes in engineering and computer science, 2218. Hong Kong: Newswood Limited [online], pages 900-903. Available from: http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2015/WCE2015_pp900-903.pdf

Pt/{esc}gc{esc}s-Al2O3 membrane was prepared through the evaporative-crystallization deposition method for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) destruction. SEM-EDXA observation, BET measurement, permeability assessment and the catalytic oxidation of pr... Read More about Propylene oxidation using Pt-alumina impregnated catalytic membrane reactor..

High performance valuation of CO2 gas separation ceramic membrane system. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
NWOGU, N.C., KAJAMA, M.N., OSUEKE, G. and GOBINA, E. 2015. High performance valuation of CO2 gas separation ceramic membrane system. In Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., Hukins, D.W.L., Hunter, A. and Korsunsky, A.M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 World congress on engineering (WCE 2015), 1-3 July 2015, London, UK. Lecture notes in engineering and computer science, 2218. Hong Kong: Newswood Limited [online], pages 824-827. Available from: http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2015/WCE2015_pp824-827.pdf

Atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions are considered as the greatest environmental challenge the world is facing today. The tasks to control the emissions include the recovery of CO2 from flue gas. This concern has been improved due to recent advances... Read More about High performance valuation of CO2 gas separation ceramic membrane system..

RiCORE: risk-based consenting of offshore renewable energy projects. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CULLOCH, R. 2015. RiCORE: risk-based consenting of offshore renewable energy projects. Presented at the 2015 Workshop of the Pro-Tide Environmental Aspects Group (EAG): making monitoring significant; strategies for tidal energy in nearshore environments, 30 June 2015, Isle of Wight, UK.

This presentation gives an introduction to the context and purpose of the RiCORE project. Additionally, it provides some further detail on those particular aspects of the project involving the identification of commonalities and transferability of pr... Read More about RiCORE: risk-based consenting of offshore renewable energy projects..

A case study into the accessibility of text-parser based interaction. (2015)
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HERON, M.J. 2015. A case study into the accessibility of text-parser based interaction. In Proceedings of the 7th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI) symposium on engineering interactive computing systems (EICS'15), 23-26 June 2015, Duisburg, Germany. New York: ACM [online], pages 74-83. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/2774225.2774833

The academic issues surrounding the accessibility of video games are reasonably well understood although compensations and inclusive design have not yet been comprehensively adopted by professional game developers. Several sets of guidelines have bee... Read More about A case study into the accessibility of text-parser based interaction..

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) on Twitter: constituency champions or party animals? (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BAXTER, G., MARCELLA, R. and O'SHEA, M. 2015. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) on Twitter: constituency champions or party animals? Presented at the 5th information: interactions and impact conference (i3 2015), 23-26 June 2015, Aberdeen, UK.

The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of Twitter by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) for the provision of constituency-related information, or in support of their constituency service work. While there was some evidence of MSPs on... Read More about Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) on Twitter: constituency champions or party animals?.

Closed loop CNC machining and inspection of interlinked manufacturing features for "right first time" production. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ELDESSOUKY, H.M., NASSEHI, A. and NEWMAN, S.T. 2015. Closed loop CNC machining and inspection of interlinked manufacturing features for "right first time" production. In Oduoza, C.F. (ed.) Proceedings of the 25th International conference of flexible automation and intelligent manufacturing: designing for advanced, high value manufacturing and intelligent systems for the 21st century, 23-26 June 2015, Wolverhampton, UK, volume I. Hosted on Pure Bath [online]. Available from: https://purehost.bath.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/157673514/Faim2015_v9.pdf

Low rate production systems are severely affected by scrap especially if the raw material cost is high. The focus of this research is to address this problem by proposing a system to reduce scrap rate in machining of multi-feature products. The syste... Read More about Closed loop CNC machining and inspection of interlinked manufacturing features for "right first time" production..

Perserverance measures and attainment in first year computing science students. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS, M. and CAJANDER, A. 2015. Perserverance measures and attainment in first year computing science students. In Proceedings of the 2015 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Innovation and technology in computer science education conference (ITiCSE '15), 4-8 July 2015, Vilnius, Lithuania. New York: ACM [online], pages 302-307. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/2729094.2742625

We investigate the link between concepts of perseverance such as conscientiousness and grit, and the academic attainment of first year computing students. We review the role that perseverance plays in learning models, as well as describing the trait... Read More about Perserverance measures and attainment in first year computing science students..

Saudi Arabian aviation construction projects: identification of risks and their consequences. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BAGHDADI, A. and KISHK, M. 2015. Saudi Arabian aviation construction projects: identification of risks and their consequences. In Hajdu, M. and Skibniewski, M. (eds.) Proceedings of the 2015 Creative construction conference (CCC2015), 21-24 June 2015, Krakow, Poland. Budapest: Diamond Congress [online], pages 154-159. Available from: http://2015.creative-construction-conference.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CCC2015_proceedings.pdf

Airport projects are considered to be very complex, as they face a number of challenges which inevitably expose them to risks. In Saudi Arabia, the aviation sector is considered an important sector due to the fact that Saudi Arabia is the first desti... Read More about Saudi Arabian aviation construction projects: identification of risks and their consequences..

RiCORE: risk-based consenting of offshore renewable energy projects. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BALD, J. 2015. RiCORE: risk-based consenting of offshore renewable energy projects. Presented at the 2015 Working meeting of the SC114 Group of the Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification (AENOR), 18 June 2015, Madrid, Spain.

This presentation introduces the context and purpose of the RiCORE project. The text of this presentation is in Spanish.

Entrepreneurship in Oman: policies and practices. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
AL-BALUSHI, R.A. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2015. Entrepreneurship in Oman: policies and practices. In Proceedings of the 8th International conference for entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development (ICEIRD 2015), 18-19 June 2015, Sheffield, UK. Sheffield: ICEIRD, pages 562-571.

Oman provides an interesting context to examine how formal institutions encourage local enterprise. We examine the views of local entrepreneurs about the effectiveness of government policies that are intended to foster indigenous small business. We a... Read More about Entrepreneurship in Oman: policies and practices..

The challenge of demonstrating the impact of research beyond traditional mechanisms. (2015)
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MARCELLA, R., LOCKERBIE, H. and CAMERON, R. 2015. The challenge of demonstrating the impact of research beyond traditional mechanisms. In Bezzina, F. and Cassar, V. (eds.) Proceedings of the 14th European conference on research methodology for business and management studies (ECRM 2015), 11-12 June 2015, Valetta, Malta. Sonning Common: Academic Conferences and Publishing International, pages 259-266.

The concept of impact in academia is a focus of not only research councils but also of nationwide institutional research evaluations. In the UK, it is necessary for academics and their institutions to not only conduct research which has real impact,... Read More about The challenge of demonstrating the impact of research beyond traditional mechanisms..

Embedding professional practice into the cybersecurity curriculum using ethics. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FAILY, S. and JONES, M. 2015. Embedding professional practice into the cybersecurity curriculum using ethics. Presented at the UK workshop on cybersecurity training and education, 11 June 2015, Liverpool, UK.

Cybersecurity graduates are ready to tackle the technical problems they might face, but employability needs to be incorporated into the curriculum should they wish to tackle ill-defined professional challenges as well. We describe how employability w... Read More about Embedding professional practice into the cybersecurity curriculum using ethics..

Material resources optimization for sustainable construction in Nigeria. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
GARBA, A., OLALEYE, Y.O. and JIBRIN, N.S. 2015. Material resources optimization for sustainable construction in Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 12th International post-graduate research conference 2015, 10-12 June 2015, Salford, UK. Rotterdam: CIB [online], ID 071, pages 824-834. Available from: http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC28781.pdf

The aim of this paper is to examine the ways by which construction material resources can be optimised towards sustainable material resource preservation. Material waste in construction contributes approximately 30-35% of project cost; thus leading t... Read More about Material resources optimization for sustainable construction in Nigeria..

The need for kaizen costing in indigenous Nigerian construction firms. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
OMOTAYO, T. and KULATUNGA, U. 2015. The need for kaizen costing in indigenous Nigerian construction firms. In Ahmed, V., Kulatunga, U., Underwood, J., Aziz, Z. and Pathirage, C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 12th International postgraduate research conference, 10-12 June 2015, Salford, UK. Salford: University of Salford [online], paper number ID 045, pages 587-596. Available from: http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC28781.pdf

The application of adequate cost management methods and techniques before and during construction activities is a major determinant of project success. Construction cost management methods such as target costing, life cycle costing, activity based co... Read More about The need for kaizen costing in indigenous Nigerian construction firms..

The use of complementary and alternative medicine among children in Aberdeen: an outcomes-based cross-sectional survey. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
NDU, O., STRATH, A. and DIACK, L. 2015. The use of complementary and alternative medicine among children in Aberdeen: an outcomes-based cross-sectional survey. Presented at the 2015 Complementary and alternative medicine strategy for research and development conference (CAMSTRAND 2015), 9-10 June 2015, London, UK.

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in paediatric subjects is increasing globally. However, most of the data available in the UK is based on hospital-based studies; and studies of such use in the general population are scarce. Als... Read More about The use of complementary and alternative medicine among children in Aberdeen: an outcomes-based cross-sectional survey..

Post-experience MBAs: the transition back into the workplace for FT students. (2015)
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SUTHERLAND, W., RUSSELL, K. and SCOTT, A. 2015. Post-experience MBAs: the transition back into the workplace for FT students. Presented at the 12th Enhancement in higher education conference, 9-11 June 2015, Glasgow, UK.

Full-time students undertaking a MBA experience a number of transitions, most notably from work to study and study to work. Consideration of effective transition strategies may offer insight into improving course structure, design and delivery. This... Read More about Post-experience MBAs: the transition back into the workplace for FT students..

2+2=3? A comparative study of academic attainment between FE to HE articulating students and their HE only counterparts. (2015)
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PIRIE, E. and LEITH, C. 2015. 2+2=3? A comparative study of academic attainment between FE to HE articulating students and their HE only counterparts. Presented at 2nd International conference on Enhancement and innovation in higher education 2015: student transitions, 9-11 June 2015, Glasgow, UK.

This study focuses on a '2+2' agreement between Robert Gordon University and several Scottish Further Education providers and tracks the progress of undergraduate students studying Events Management. The main aim of the study has been to analyse the... Read More about 2+2=3? A comparative study of academic attainment between FE to HE articulating students and their HE only counterparts..