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From fourth year to the outside world: are we making our fashion graduates 'work ready' - are their skills transferable into the workplace? (2017)
Presentation / Conference
BREMNER, P.A.M. 2017. From fourth year to the outside world: are we making our fashion graduates 'work ready' - are their skills transferable into the workplace? Presented at the 3rd International enhancement in higher education conference: inspiring excellence, transforming the student experience, 6-8 June 2017, Glasgow, UK.

An honours year of any degree performs a valuable platform in enhancing the relevant skills sets, aiding the students to become more 'work ready'. These skill sets take into account the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) benchmarks t... Read More about From fourth year to the outside world: are we making our fashion graduates 'work ready' - are their skills transferable into the workplace?.

Fuel cells as an energy source for desalination applications. (2017)
Book Chapter
FAISAL, N.H., AHMED, R., ISLAM, S.K., HOSSAIN, M., GOOSEN, M.F.A. and KATIKANENI, S.P. 2017. Fuel cells as an energy source for desalination applications. In Mahmoudi, H., Ghaffour, N., Goosen, M.F.A. and Bundschuh, J. (eds.) Renewable energy technologies for water desalination. Boca Raton: CRC Press [online], chapter 7, pages 131-145. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315643915-7

Nowadays, there is a renewed interest in fuel cell technology from industry and academia, electrochemistry and catalysis scientists. This interest is due to environmental legislations for CO2 and other greenhouse gases emissions (United Nations Envir... Read More about Fuel cells as an energy source for desalination applications..

The Stern Review recommendations: some possible implications for doctoral and early career researchers. (2017)
Presentation / Conference
NDUBUKA, N.N. 2017. The Stern Review recommendations: some possible implications for doctoral and early career researchers. Presented at the 2017 Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) summer school, 6-8 June 2017, Edinburgh, UK.

This article considers the Research Excellence Framework (REF), what it is, why it matters and the key facts of REF2014. It also looks into the Stern Review and its recommendations and possible implications for Doctoral and Early Career researchers.

Towards an entrepreneurial theory of practice: emerging ideas for emerging economies. (2017)
Journal Article
ANDERSON, A.R. and RONTEAU, S. 2017. Towards an entrepreneurial theory of practice: emerging ideas for emerging economies. Journal of entrepreneurship in emerging economies [online], 9(2), pages 110-120. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2016-0054

We believe there is a problem with the explanatory power of many existing theories of entrepreneurship in the unique circumstances of emerging economies. Emerging economies range from dynamic contexts such as China (Li and Wang, 2013), to slowly emer... Read More about Towards an entrepreneurial theory of practice: emerging ideas for emerging economies..

Estimation of distribution algorithms for the multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problem. (2017)
Conference Proceeding
AYODELE, M., MCCALL, J. and REGNIER-COUDERT, O. 2017. Estimation of distribution algorithms for the multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problem. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE congress on evolutionary computation (CEC 2017), 5-8 June 2017, San Sebastian, Spain. New York: IEEE [online], article number 7969491, pages 1579-1586. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2017.7969491

Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Problem (MRCPSP) is a multi-component problem which combines two interacting sub-problems; activity scheduling and mode assignment. Multi-component problems have been of research interest to the evolutionary co... Read More about Estimation of distribution algorithms for the multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problem..

A random key based estimation of distribution algorithm for the permutation flowshop scheduling problem. (2017)
Conference Proceeding
AYODELE, M., MCCALL, J., REGNIER-COUDERT, O. and BOWIE, L. 2017. A random key based estimation of distribution algorithm for the permutation flowshop scheduling problem. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE congress on evolutionary computation (CEC 2017), 5-8 June 2017, San Sebastian, Spain. New York: IEEE [online], article number 7969591, pages 2364-2371. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2017.7969591

Random Key (RK) is an alternative representation for permutation problems that enables application of techniques generally used for continuous optimisation. Although the benefit of RKs to permutation optimisation has been shown, its use within Estima... Read More about A random key based estimation of distribution algorithm for the permutation flowshop scheduling problem..

A framework for unsupervised change detection in activity recognition. (2017)
Journal Article
BASHIR, S.A., PETROVSKI, A. and DOOLAN, D. 2017. A framework for unsupervised change detection in activity recognition. International journal of pervasive computing and communications [online], 13(2), pages 157-175. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPCC-03-2017-0027

Purpose - This purpose of this paper is to develop a change detection technique for activity recognition model. The approach aims to detect changes in the initial accuracy of the model after training and when the model is deployed for recognizing new... Read More about A framework for unsupervised change detection in activity recognition..

Scotland welcomes refugees: the roles of the library in resettlement and inclusion: Syrian new Scots' information literacy way-findings practices. (2017)
Presentation / Conference
MARTZOUKOU, K. and BURNETT, S. 2017. Scotland welcomes refugees: the roles of the library in resettlement and inclusion: Syrian new Scots' information literacy way-findings practices. Presented at the 2017 Annual conference of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Scotland (CILIPS 2017): strategies for success, 5-6 June 2017, Dundee, UK [online]. Available from: https://www.slideshare.net/martzoukou/cilips-june-2017-conference

Aims: A scoping study that aims to examine the information related experiences and information literacy practices of Syrian new Scots (the Syrian refugees in Scotland) during their resettlement and integration. Objectives: 1) To explore Syrian new Sc... Read More about Scotland welcomes refugees: the roles of the library in resettlement and inclusion: Syrian new Scots' information literacy way-findings practices..

Heat transfer in a molten salt filled enclosure absorbing concentrated solar radiation. (2017)
Journal Article
AMBER, I. and O'DONOVAN, T.S. 2017. Heat transfer in a molten salt filled enclosure absorbing concentrated solar radiation. International journal of heat and mass transfer [online], 113, pages 444-455. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.04.028

Numerical simulations of the natural convection driven by the direct absorption of concentrated solar radiation by a high temperature molten salt filled enclosures for height to diameter ratios (H/D) of 0.5, 1 and 2 and Rayleigh numbers 107–1011 is p... Read More about Heat transfer in a molten salt filled enclosure absorbing concentrated solar radiation..

Entry routes into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland training: status versus sustainability. (2017)
Journal Article
GAMMIE, E., ALLISON, M. and MATSON, M. 2018. Entry routes into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland training: status versus sustainability. Accounting history [online], 23(1-2), pages 14-43. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1032373217706774

Education plays a pivotal role in establishing the elite status of a profession. This paper sets out to understand the role of social and political influences in the determination of entry routes to professional accounting training with the Institute... Read More about Entry routes into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland training: status versus sustainability..

Evaluation of the microbiome of decaying alder nodules by next generation sequencing. (2017)
Journal Article
MCEWAN, N.R., WILKINSON T., GIRDWOOD, S.E., SNELLING, T.J., COLLINS, T., DOUGAL, K., JONES, D.L. and GODBOLD, D.L. 2017. Evaluation of the microbiome of decaying alder nodules by next generation sequencing. Endocytobiosis and cell research [online], 28(1), pages 14-19. Available from: http://zs.thulb.uni-jena.de/receive/jportal_jparticle_00501405

This work investigated the microbial content of decaying nodules from alders. The 16S rDNA composition of the microbiome of six senescent alder nodules was investigated by 454 sequencing. All nodules still had some Frankia sequences present, but in e... Read More about Evaluation of the microbiome of decaying alder nodules by next generation sequencing..

Are we making our fashion graduates ‘work ready’? Considering the transferability of skills by students transitioning into the workplace. (2017)
Presentation / Conference
BREMNER, P.A.M. 2017. Are we making our fashion graduates ‘work ready’? Considering the transferability of skills by students transitioning into the workplace. Presented at the 2017 Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Access (DELTA) Learning and teaching conference (LTC 2017): Student transitions: navigating the learning journey, 2 June 2017, Aberdeen, UK.

Public perceptions of the introduction of the single-use carrier bags charge in Scotland. (2017)
Journal Article
OKE, A., PEDERSEN, S. and MCDONALD, S. 2017. Public perceptions of the introduction of the single-use carrier bags charge in Scotland. Social business [online], 7(2), pages 127-154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1362/204440817x14970183958041

Purpose: This article analyses the comments of consumers concerning the introduction of a minimum charge on single-use carrier bags in Scotland through the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Regulations 2014. Research Methods: The data analyse... Read More about Public perceptions of the introduction of the single-use carrier bags charge in Scotland..

Effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation on work participation in adults with musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review protocol. (2017)
Other
ALEXANDER, L., COOPER, K., MITCHELL, D and MACLEAN, C. 2017. Effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation on work participation in adults with musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review protocol. [Protocol]. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports [online], 15(6), pages 1518-1521. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003133

The objective of this umbrella review is to determine the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation on work participation in working age adults with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). More specifically the review will address the following questions:... Read More about Effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation on work participation in adults with musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review protocol..

Delivery of goods in the custody of a third party: the role of the custodier. (2017)
Journal Article
ANDERSON, C. 2017. Delivery of goods in the custody of a third party: the role of the custodier. Edinburgh law review [online], 21(2), pages 143-168. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3366/elr.2017.0408

This article is concerned with delivery of goods that are in the custody of a third party, rather than that of the transferor or transferee, this delivery being effected by intimation to the custodier. Building on the idea that delivery here is based... Read More about Delivery of goods in the custody of a third party: the role of the custodier..

Neutron diffraction residual strain measurements of molybdenum carbide-based solid oxide fuel cell anode layers with metal oxides on Hastelloy X. (2017)
Journal Article
FAISAL, N.H., AHMED, R., PRATHURU, A.K., KATIKANENI, S.P., GOOSEN, M.F.A. and ZHANG, S-Y. 2018. Neutron diffraction residual strain measurements of molybdenum carbide-based solid oxide fuel cell anode layers with metal oxides on Hastelloy X. Experimental mechanics [online], 58(4), pages 585-603. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-017-0298-7

Thermal spray deposition processes impart residual stress in layered Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) materials and hence influence the durability and efficiency of the cell. The current study which is the first of its kind, reports results on using a n... Read More about Neutron diffraction residual strain measurements of molybdenum carbide-based solid oxide fuel cell anode layers with metal oxides on Hastelloy X..

A case study about a gay man who wants to follow his Sri Lankan culture and dedicate his life to a person - a man. (2017)
Journal Article
BROADWAY-HORNER, M. 2017. A case study about a gay man who wants to follow his Sri Lankan culture and dedicate his life to a person - a man. International journal of culture and mental health [online], 10(4), pages 414-446. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17542863.2017.1327548

The study from an Interpersonal Phenomenological Approach of gay sexuality in cultural terms offers an opportunity to identify the driving force behind why some men will marry a woman to fit into the society they grew up in. This study presents a cas... Read More about A case study about a gay man who wants to follow his Sri Lankan culture and dedicate his life to a person - a man..

An elemental approach for predicting embodied carbon of office buildings. (2017)
Conference Proceeding
VICTORIA, M. and PERERA, S. 2017. An elemental approach for predicting embodied carbon of office buildings. In Proceedings of the 2017 World sustainable built environment conference (WORLDSBE 2017): transforming our built environment through innovation and integration: putting ideas into action, 5-7 June 2017, Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong: Construction Industry Council [online], pages 522-527. Available from: http://wsbe17hongkong.hk/download/WSBE17%20Hong%20Kong%20-%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf

Embodied Carbon (EC) in buildings is increasingly becoming an important factor in carbon management. There are numerous tools and methods to estimate EC right from the beginning of a construction project. However, each tool has its own pros and cons.... Read More about An elemental approach for predicting embodied carbon of office buildings..

Re-examining and re-conceptualising enterprise search and discovery capability: towards a model for the factors and generative mechanisms for search task outcomes. (2017)
Thesis
CLEVERLEY, P.H. 2017. Re-examining and re-conceptualising enterprise search and discovery capability: towards a model for the factors and generative mechanisms for search task outcomes. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Many organizations are trying to re-create the Google experience, to find and exploit their own corporate information. However, there is evidence that finding information in the workplace using search engine technology has remained difficult, with so... Read More about Re-examining and re-conceptualising enterprise search and discovery capability: towards a model for the factors and generative mechanisms for search task outcomes..

Pharmacy's perspectives of interprofessional education and collaborative practice: an investigative study in Qatar and the Middle East. (2017)
Thesis
EL-AWAISI, A. 2017. Pharmacy's perspectives of interprofessional education and collaborative practice: an investigative study in Qatar and the Middle East. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The need to incorporate interprofessional education (IPE) as part of any healthcare profession curricula is growing in an approach to prepare a collaborative practice-ready workforce. Pharmacy students should be equipped with the necessary competenci... Read More about Pharmacy's perspectives of interprofessional education and collaborative practice: an investigative study in Qatar and the Middle East..