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Dynamics of variable-viscosity nanofluid flow with heat transfer in a flexible vertical tube under peristaltic waves (2017)
Journal Article

The present investigation addresses nanofluid flow and heat transfer in a vertical tube with temperature-dependent viscosity. A Tiwari-Das type formulation is employed for the nanofluid with a viscosity modification. The transport equations are trans... Read More about Dynamics of variable-viscosity nanofluid flow with heat transfer in a flexible vertical tube under peristaltic waves.

Optimization and design of an aircraft’s morphing wing-tip demonstrator for drag reduction at low speed, Part I – Aerodynamic optimization using genetic, bee colony and gradient descent algorithms (2017)
Journal Article

In this paper, an ‘in-house’ genetic algorithm is described and applied to an optimization problem for improving the aerodynamic performances of an aircraft wing tip through upper surface morphing. The algorithm’s performances were studied from the c... Read More about Optimization and design of an aircraft’s morphing wing-tip demonstrator for drag reduction at low speed, Part I – Aerodynamic optimization using genetic, bee colony and gradient descent algorithms.

Optimization and design of an aircraft's morphing wing-tip demonstrator for drag reduction at low speeds, Part II - Experimental validation using Infra-Red transition measurement from Wind Tunnel tests (2017)
Journal Article

In the present paper, an ‘in-house’ genetic algorithm was numerically and experimentally validated. The genetic algorithm was applied to an optimization problem for improving the aerodynamic performances of an aircraft wing tip through upper surface... Read More about Optimization and design of an aircraft's morphing wing-tip demonstrator for drag reduction at low speeds, Part II - Experimental validation using Infra-Red transition measurement from Wind Tunnel tests.

Understanding the diverse needs of subtitle users in a rapidly evolving media landscape (2017)
Journal Article
Armstrong, M., Brown, A., Crabb, M., Hughes, C., Jones, R., & Sandford, J. (2017). Understanding the diverse needs of subtitle users in a rapidly evolving media landscape. SMPTE motion imaging journal, 125(9), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.5594/JMI.2016.2614919

Audiences are increasingly using services, such as video on demand and the Web, to watch television programs. Broadcasters need to make subtitles available across all these new platforms. These platforms also create new design opportunities for subti... Read More about Understanding the diverse needs of subtitle users in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Composite structural analysis of a high altitude, solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle (2017)
Journal Article
Alsahlani, A., Rahulan, T., & Abdulhassan, N. (2017). Composite structural analysis of a high altitude, solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle. International journal of mechanical engineering and robotics research, 6(1), 71-76. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijmerr.6.1.71-76

In this paper, a development of a low order composite structure module has been introduced. This module can design the wing structure for the given aerodynamic load. The wing structure is broken down into non-spar elements and spars. The weight of no... Read More about Composite structural analysis of a high altitude, solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle.

Una metodología para determinar la importancia de los criterios para priorizar las actuaciones contra el ruido del tráfico de carreteras A methodology to determine the significance of criteria for prioritizing road stretches for action against traffic noise (2017)
Journal Article
stretches for action against traffic noise

El ruido del tráfico destaca de entre los impactos ambientales de las carreteras,
situación que exige medidas para su reducción. El estudio crítico de los planes de
acción contra el ruido publicados en España deja patente la generalizada falta de... Read More about Una metodología para determinar la importancia de los criterios para priorizar las actuaciones contra el ruido del tráfico de carreteras A methodology to determine the significance of criteria for prioritizing road stretches for action against traffic noise.

Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises (2017)
Journal Article
Seifu, S., Dahiru, A., Bass, J., & Allison, I. (2017). Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 78(7), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2017.tb00575.x

This paper explores the emergence and adoption of cloud computing by enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have shown the benefits of cloud technologies for enterprises. Using qualitative techniques we obtained and analyzed data from nin... Read More about Cloud-computing : adoption issues for Ethiopian public and private enterprises.

Chemical reaction on heat and mass transfer flow past a vertical cylinder embedded in non-Darcy porous medium (2017)
Journal Article

An unsteady two dimensional free convection flow of a viscous incompressible fluid past an impulsively started semi-infinite vertical cylinder adjacent to a non-Darcian porous media in the presence of chemical reaction of first order is investigated.... Read More about Chemical reaction on heat and mass transfer flow past a vertical cylinder embedded in non-Darcy porous medium.

The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya (2017)
Thesis
Elgamodi, K. The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the most effective ways by which developing economies become integrated with the global economy, as FDI provides not only capital but also the technology and management expertise essential for restructuring f... Read More about The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya.

Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems (2017)
Journal Article
Fenci, G., & Currie, N. (2017). Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems. International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, 5(4), 504-513. https://doi.org/10.2495/CMEM-V5-N4-504-513

The methodology for the analysis of deployable structures with 2 degrees of freedom (DoF) and optimisation of the deployment sequence is proposed. A parametrically controlled geometry, based on the design of biomimetic deployable structures, is syste... Read More about Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems.

Computational analysis of non-Newtonian boundary layer flow of Nanofluid past a vertical plate with partial slip (2017)
Journal Article
Beg, O., Rao, A., Nagendra, N., Amanulla, C., & Reddy, M. (2017). Computational analysis of non-Newtonian boundary layer flow of Nanofluid past a vertical plate with partial slip. Modelling, measurement & control. B, Solid & fluid mechanics & thermics, mechanical systems, 86(1), 271-295

In the present study, the heat, momentum and mass (species) transfer in external boundary layer flow of Casson nanofluid over a vertical plate surface with multiple slip effect is studied theoretically. The effects of Brownian motion and thermophores... Read More about Computational analysis of non-Newtonian boundary layer flow of Nanofluid past a vertical plate with partial slip.

Strategic realignment of the post-contract cost control process in the Nigerian construction industry using kaizen (2017)
Thesis
Omotayo, T. Strategic realignment of the post-contract cost control process in the Nigerian construction industry using kaizen. (Thesis). University of Salford

Small and medium scale construction companies in Nigeria have many challenges such as management of construction works, employee management, competition in the construction industry and financial management of construction projects. New techniques em... Read More about Strategic realignment of the post-contract cost control process in the Nigerian construction industry using kaizen.

An automated system for the classification and segmentation of brain tumours in MRI images based on the modified grey level co-occurrence matrix (2017)
Thesis
Hasan, A. An automated system for the classification and segmentation of brain tumours in MRI images based on the modified grey level co-occurrence matrix. (Thesis). University of Salford

The development of an automated system for the classification and segmentation of brain tumours in MRI scans remains challenging due to high variability and complexity of the brain tumours. Visual examination of MRI scans to diagnose brain tumours is... Read More about An automated system for the classification and segmentation of brain tumours in MRI images based on the modified grey level co-occurrence matrix.

High-performing adaptive grasp for a robotic gripper using super twisting sliding mode control (2017)
Book Chapter
Mahboubi, S., Milella, F., Davis, S., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2017). High-performing adaptive grasp for a robotic gripper using super twisting sliding mode control. In 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRA.2017.7989688

Grasping an object in the presence of
unpredictable disturbances and with no previous knowledge of
the geometry and mass distribution of it represents a
significant challenge in Robotics. Also, grasping an object with
sufficient force to prevent... Read More about High-performing adaptive grasp for a robotic gripper using super twisting sliding mode control.

Perceptions of play : using Play-Doh to enhance the student experience in bioscience higher education (2017)
Journal Article
Lace-Costigan, G. (2017). Perceptions of play : using Play-Doh to enhance the student experience in bioscience higher education. International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 7(3), 26-37. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJGBL.2017070103

Playful and kinaesthetic learning approaches are used in numerous early years (birth to 5 years old) learning environments, however studies in HE STEM disciplines are uncommon. This study aimed to explore the use of Play-Doh in an undergraduate anato... Read More about Perceptions of play : using Play-Doh to enhance the student experience in bioscience higher education.

A systems analysis of preventative measures and attributes of a resilient enterprise (2017)
Thesis
Tariq, H. A systems analysis of preventative measures and attributes of a resilient enterprise. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak of 2014 had a considerable socioeconomic impact on the affected West African countries. The extractive sector plays a key role in these economies in providing employment opportunities, tax revenue and contributi... Read More about A systems analysis of preventative measures and attributes of a resilient enterprise.

A context-aware method for verifying user identity in pervasive computing environments (2017)
Thesis
Al-Jawad, M. A context-aware method for verifying user identity in pervasive computing environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

The necessity of verifying user identity is a crucial element of any system to avoid potential identity attacks. Selecting an appropriate verification method impacts on the system’s overall behaviour since it is a trade-off between security and usabi... Read More about A context-aware method for verifying user identity in pervasive computing environments.

Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market (2017)
Journal Article
Alazmeh, N., Underwood, J., & Coates, S. (2017). Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 13(1), 24-35. https://doi.org/10.2495/SDP-V13-N1-24-35

BIM Level 2, as defined by the UK government, sets out processes and standards that formalise and regulate the collaborative methods for producing, sharing and exchanging information during different stages of any construction project. For overseas o... Read More about Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market.