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Welcome to the University of Salford repository (USIR), an Open Access showcase for the published research output of the university. Our collection contains a wide range of research across multiple formats and subject areas.

Whenever possible, outputs will be made openly available here in full digital format for download, with many under a Creative Commons license. See our Policies for further information https://salford-repository.worktribe.com/policies.



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A novel routing optimization strategy based on reinforcement learning in perception layer networks (2023)
Journal Article
Tan, H., Ye, T., Rehman, S. U., ur Rehman, O., Tu, S., & Ahmad, J. (2023). A novel routing optimization strategy based on reinforcement learning in perception layer networks. Computer Networks, 237, 110105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2023.110105

Wireless sensor networks have become incredibly popular due to the Internet of Things’ (IoT) rapid development. IoT routing is the basis for the efficient operation of the perception-layer network. As a popular type of machine learning, reinforcement... Read More about A novel routing optimization strategy based on reinforcement learning in perception layer networks.

Metaverse-IDS: Deep learning-based intrusion detection system for Metaverse-IoT networks (2023)
Journal Article
Gaber, T., Awotunde, J. B., Torky, M., Ajagbe, S. A., Hammoudeh, M., & Li, W. (2023). Metaverse-IDS: Deep learning-based intrusion detection system for Metaverse-IoT networks. Internet of Things, 24, 100977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2023.100977

Combining the metaverse and the Internet of Things (IoT) will lead to the development of diverse, virtual, and more advanced networks in the future. The integration of IoT networks with the metaverse will enable more meaningful connections between th... Read More about Metaverse-IDS: Deep learning-based intrusion detection system for Metaverse-IoT networks.

The Offerton Hat Works and Stockport’s Felt Hat Industry (2023)
Journal Article
Tamburello, S. (2023). The Offerton Hat Works and Stockport’s Felt Hat Industry. Industrial Archaeology Review, 45(2), 85-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/03090728.2023.2263833

Stockport became one of the leading centres for the British felt hat industry in the 19th century. An archaeological survey of the Offerton Hat Works that was carried out between May 2019 and February 2020 in advance of redevelopment has provided a d... Read More about The Offerton Hat Works and Stockport’s Felt Hat Industry.

Managing healthcare technology innovation in the NHS (2019)
Journal Article
Jimenez-Aranda, A., & Pryde, L. (2019). Managing healthcare technology innovation in the NHS. BMJ Leader, 3, https://doi.org/10.1136/leader-2019-fmlm.66

The NHS Long Term Plan recognises the importance of research and innovation to drive future outcomes improvements and the need to speed up the pipeline for developing and implementing proven and affordable technologies. However, the innovation pathwa... Read More about Managing healthcare technology innovation in the NHS.

The Kneeling Isometric Plantar Flexor Test: Preliminary Reliability and Feasibility in Professional Youth Football (2023)
Journal Article
J. McMahon, J., J. Ripley, N., Comfort, P., Javier Robles-Palazón, F., T. Fahey, J., J. Badby, A., & Bramah, C. (2023). The Kneeling Isometric Plantar Flexor Test: Preliminary Reliability and Feasibility in Professional Youth Football. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 8(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk8040164

Calf injuries are common in professional football; thus, the establishment of reliable and time-efficient methods of measuring the peak force capabilities of the plantar flexors with equipment that is accessible to football practitioners is valuable.... Read More about The Kneeling Isometric Plantar Flexor Test: Preliminary Reliability and Feasibility in Professional Youth Football.