All Outputs (149)

Consumers’ trust and popularity of negative posts in social media : a case study on the integration between B2C and C2C business models (2017)
Presentation / Conference
AlSheikh, S., Shaalan, S., & Meziane, F. (2017, October). Consumers’ trust and popularity of negative posts in social media : a case study on the integration between B2C and C2C business models. Presented at 4th International Conference on Behavioural, Economic, and Socio-Cultural Computing (BESC2017), Krakow, Poland

Trust can be defined as the vulnerability of trustor towards trustee to meet certain expectations. This paper extends the definition of trust to cover digital world and illustrate the trust model used by most of nowadays online stores. The social... Read More about Consumers’ trust and popularity of negative posts in social media : a case study on the integration between B2C and C2C business models.

Development of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Anthony, R., Holliman, P., Furnell, L., Connell, A., Jones, E., & Kershaw, C. (2017, October). Development of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells. Poster presented at Dyenamo DSSC Strikes Back, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

Interactive composition and performance framework with evolutionary computing (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Choi, I. (2017, October). Interactive composition and performance framework with evolutionary computing. Presented at 43rd International Computer Music Conference, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shanghai, China

Evolutionary models such as genetic algorithms and cellular automata have been well adopted by composers. A challenge still remains in practice, how to convey the dynamics of evolution that can be perceivable through performance realization. This cha... Read More about Interactive composition and performance framework with evolutionary computing.

A POS-based preordering approach for English-to-Arabic statistical machine translation (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hadj Ameur, M., Guessoum, A., & Meziane, F. (2017, October). A POS-based preordering approach for English-to-Arabic statistical machine translation. Presented at International Conference on Arabic Language Processing (ICALP’17), Fez, Morocco

In this work, we present a POS-based preordering approach that tackles both long- and short-distance reordering phenomena. Syntactic unlexicalized reordering rules are automatically extracted from a parallel corpus using only word alignment and a so... Read More about A POS-based preordering approach for English-to-Arabic statistical machine translation.

Railway network reliability analysis based on key station identification using complex network theory : a real-world case study of high-speed rail network (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Wang, L., An, M., Zhang, Y., & Rana, K. (2017, October). Railway network reliability analysis based on key station identification using complex network theory : a real-world case study of high-speed rail network. Presented at International Research Conference 2017 : Shaping Tomorrow's Built Environment, University of Salford, UK

The railway infrastructures have been rapidly developed around the world in the recent years. As a consequence, topology structures and operation modes of the railway network are greatly changed to very complicated network systems. Reliability anal... Read More about Railway network reliability analysis based on key station identification using complex network theory : a real-world case study of high-speed rail network.

Supporting massive M2M traffic in the Internet of Things using millimetre wave 5G network (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Falahy, N., & Alani, O. (2017, September). Supporting massive M2M traffic in the Internet of Things using millimetre wave 5G network. Presented at 9th Computer Science & Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC), University of Essex, UK

One of the challenges of Fifth Generation (5G) networks is how to support massive number of wireless devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT will interconnect billions of devices under machine-to-machine communication links (M2M). However, thi... Read More about Supporting massive M2M traffic in the Internet of Things using millimetre wave 5G network.

Enhancing new user cold-start based on decision trees active learning by using past warm-users predictions (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Pozo, M., Chiky,, R., Meziane, F., & Metais, E. (2017, September). Enhancing new user cold-start based on decision trees active learning by using past warm-users predictions. Presented at 9th International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence, Nicosia, Cyprus

The cold-start is the situation in which the recommender system has no or not enough information about the (new) users/items, i.e. their ratings/feedback; hence, the recommendations are not accurate. Active learning techniques for recommender system... Read More about Enhancing new user cold-start based on decision trees active learning by using past warm-users predictions.

Case study on using the user-centric-backhaul scheme to unlock the realistic backhaul (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Jaber, M., Imran, M., Tukmanov, A., Sutton, A., & Tafazolli, R. (2017, September). Case study on using the user-centric-backhaul scheme to unlock the realistic backhaul. Presented at 2017 IEEE 86th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall), Toronto, Canada

The fifth generation of mobile networks (5G) is maturing fast and the target year 2020 is around the corner. However, the realistic backhaul network may not be ready for 5G arrival as it is likely to converge to 5G requirements at a slower pace than... Read More about Case study on using the user-centric-backhaul scheme to unlock the realistic backhaul.

A novel, soft, bending actuator for use in power assist and rehabilitation exoskeletons (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Fahaam, H., Davis, S., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2017, September). A novel, soft, bending actuator for use in power assist and rehabilitation exoskeletons. Presented at IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This article presents the development of a fully soft, exoskeleton robot for power augmentation and rehabilitation of a human wrist joint. The system is powered by novel bending pneumatic muscles which have been combined with contractor pneumatic mus... Read More about A novel, soft, bending actuator for use in power assist and rehabilitation exoskeletons.

Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation as a Management Strategy for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Swift, E., R O'Brien, M., Peters, S., & Kelly, C. (2017, September). Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation as a Management Strategy for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Poster presented at The BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Cardiff

This poster displays the initial findings of a study conducted to establish healthcare professionals’ perceptions of pulmonary rehabilitation as a management strategy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study encompass... Read More about Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Pulmonary Rehabilitation as a Management Strategy for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease..

Perceptually-motivated generation of electric guitar timbres using an interactive genetic algorithm (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Wilson, A. (2017, September). Perceptually-motivated generation of electric guitar timbres using an interactive genetic algorithm. Presented at 3rd Workshop on Intelligent Music Production, Salford, UK

This paper presents a system for the interactive modification of electric guitar timbre. A genetic algorithm was used to explore the parameter space of a simplified re-amping circuit, which consisted of an initial high-pass filter, a soft-clipping ci... Read More about Perceptually-motivated generation of electric guitar timbres using an interactive genetic algorithm.

On the suitability of evolutionary computing to developing tools for intelligent music production (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Wilson, A., Loughran, R., & Fazenda, B. (2017, September). On the suitability of evolutionary computing to developing tools for intelligent music production. Presented at 3rd Workshop on Intelligent Music Production (WIMP 2017), Salford, UK

Intelligent music production tools aim to assist the user by automating music production tasks. Many previous systems sought to create the best possible mix based on technical parameters but rarely has subjectivity been directly incorporated. This pa... Read More about On the suitability of evolutionary computing to developing tools for intelligent music production.

Role of the Government in the Development of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks in Russia (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Sosnovskikh, S. (2017, September). Role of the Government in the Development of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks in Russia. Presented at The 11th International Days of Statistics and Economics, Prague

This paper investigates the process of developing and implementing special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial parks (IPs) in Russia. Russian government used these initiatives to develop and diversify exports, increase employment, attract foreign... Read More about Role of the Government in the Development of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks in Russia.

Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Dahash, H., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Iraq is exposed to numerous types of natural and man-made disasters. Because of economic sanctions, conflict, and war over the last few decades, the people of Iraq have suffered the consequences of economic stagnation and reduced access to essential... Read More about Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach.

Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Dahash, H., Al-Shammari, S., Kulatunga, U., & Hardman, M. (2017, September). Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Abstract: Effective response to disasters requires assessing information prior to, during, and after potentially catastrophic events, as well as initiating activities that will lessen their impact upon society. The post-war transitions in Iraq have a... Read More about Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq.

Importance of community participation in disaster recovery (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Van Krieken, T., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Importance of community participation in disaster recovery. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

The aim of this paper is to investigate the views about community on their participation during disaster recovery and how they can be empowered. The community participation from the beginning to end of the project, and future maintenance of the commu... Read More about Importance of community participation in disaster recovery.

Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Sonson, S., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

The dynamic and competitive business environment has motivated and compelled construction firms to implement contemporary performance measurement and management (PMM) systems and frameworks to generate more comprehensive information on their performa... Read More about Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework.

Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Aletaiby, A., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

In times of the business world, under globalisation and overlapping variables, the concept of total quality management (TQM) as a philosophy to excel organisational performance is growing in significance. Many companies across the globe including oil... Read More about Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry.

The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Elhoush, R., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Oil and gas projects are large, complex and risky, as they involve a considerable number of stakeholders, are technologically difficult and must adhere to tight budgets and schedules. Many of these projects are not delivered on time and within budget... Read More about The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry.

Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hameed, W., & Abbott, C. (2017, September). Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

With an increasingly competitive environment in the world and in the UK particularly, industries that are operating today face many complex technological challenges with regards to both hard and soft systems. Consequently, skills and knowledge are re... Read More about Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry.