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GBOV (Ground-Based Observation for Validation): a copernicus service for validation of vegetation land products (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Bai, G., Dash, J., Brown, L., Meier, C., Lerebourg, C., Ronco, E., …Gobron, N. (2019, July). GBOV (Ground-Based Observation for Validation): a copernicus service for validation of vegetation land products. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Yokohama, Japan

The Copernicus Ground-Based Observations for Validation (GBOV) service aims to develop and distribute robust in-situ datasets from a selection of ground-based monitoring sites for a systematic and quantitative validation of Earth Observation (EO) lan... Read More about GBOV (Ground-Based Observation for Validation): a copernicus service for validation of vegetation land products.

Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria : a 21st century global public health challenge (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Shehu, U. (2019, July). Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria : a 21st century global public health challenge. Poster presented at International festival of Public health, University of Manchester

This article is a narrative review of the Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria: a 21st century global public health challenge. Complete research articles related to TB which includes prevalence, incidences, risk factors, mode of transmission, comorbidity, ch... Read More about Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria : a 21st century global public health challenge.

Sustainable high-performance concrete using metakaolin additive and polymer admixture : mechanical properties, durability and microstructure (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Al Menhosh, A., Wang, Y., Augusthus Nelson, L., Dakhil, A., & Matooq, J. (2019, July). Sustainable high-performance concrete using metakaolin additive and polymer admixture : mechanical properties, durability and microstructure. Presented at 5th International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials & Technologies, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of supplementary cementitious materials and polymers to produce high-performance concrete. This paper shows the results of a study on the effect of metakaolin and polymer admixture on mech... Read More about Sustainable high-performance concrete using metakaolin additive and polymer admixture : mechanical properties, durability and microstructure.

Connecting design, emotion, and behaviour in urban soundscape (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Carvalho, M., Davies, W., & Fazenda, B. (2019, July). Connecting design, emotion, and behaviour in urban soundscape. Poster presented at SPARC 2019 Fake News and Home Truths, MediaCity UK, Salford

With the purpose of assisting developments in urban soundscape design, the present research investigates how soundscapes can influence emotions and behaviours in public spaces aiming to find healthy reactions to “exciting” sonic environments. In the... Read More about Connecting design, emotion, and behaviour in urban soundscape.

Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Trillo, C. (2019, June). Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators. Presented at Uddevalla Symposium 2019, L'Aquila

How the space- innovators nexus works in cities? Can this nexus be understood only by looking at location of enterprises and companies or is it necessary to investigate other enabling factors related to the spatial structure of cities? This paper s... Read More about Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators.

How does the upper limb activity of adolescents with upper limb absence differ from anatomically intact adolescents, and does this change during sport? (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Clarke-Cornwell, A., Chinn, N., Chadwell, A., Kenney, L., Granat, M., & Head, J. (2019, June). How does the upper limb activity of adolescents with upper limb absence differ from anatomically intact adolescents, and does this change during sport?. Presented at International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Maastricht, Netherlands

A sequence analysis to examine the transition process between physical behaviours in the workplace : how are these processes linked to cardiometabolic risk factors? (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Clarke-Cornwell, A., Edwardson, C., Granat, M., & Cook, P. (2019, June). A sequence analysis to examine the transition process between physical behaviours in the workplace : how are these processes linked to cardiometabolic risk factors?. Presented at International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Maastricht, Netherlands

Defining stepping bouts in free-living activities : mind the breaks in walking (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Gbadamosi, A., Clarke-Cornwell, A., Sindall, P., & Granat, M. (2019, June). Defining stepping bouts in free-living activities : mind the breaks in walking. Presented at International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Maastricht, Netherlands

Contribution of commuting to total daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Gbadamosi, A., Clarke-Cornwell, A., Sindall, P., & Granat, M. (2019, June). Contribution of commuting to total daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Poster presented at International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement, Maastricht, Netherlands

Testing spatial aspects of auditory salience (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Podwinska, Z., Fazenda, B., & Davies, W. (2019, June). Testing spatial aspects of auditory salience. Presented at The 25th International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD 2019), Northumbria University, UK

Auditory salience describes the extent to which sounds attract the listener’s attention. So far, there have not been any published studies testing if the location of sound relative to the listener influences its salience. In fact, not many experiment... Read More about Testing spatial aspects of auditory salience.

Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2019, June). Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects. Presented at HEFi19 Conference Learning and Teaching in the ‘Next Generation’ University, University of Birmingham

The fourth industry revolution (4IR) is interdisciplinary in nature, crossing fields and transcending traditional academic disciplines. Universities of the future must equip students with the skills and attributes required for an ever changing commer... Read More about Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects.

Painting, art school & class struggle (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Fletcher, B. (2019, June). Painting, art school & class struggle. Presented at Teaching Painting Conference, Royal Academy of Arts, London

Agile research and the PhD journey (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Procter, C., & Fenton, A. (2019, June). Agile research and the PhD journey. Presented at British Academy of Management conference on Management Knowledge and Education, University of York St John

This paper proposes that Agile is the most effective approach to doctoral research, particularly where an interpretive or phenomenological approach is taken. An iterative cycle through the key processes of research design, literature review, method d... Read More about Agile research and the PhD journey.

Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Alawad, H., Kaewunruen, S., & An, M. (2019, June). Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). Presented at The 4th World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering-Architecture-Urban Planning Symposium 2019, Prague, Czech Republic

In this research, an intelligent system for managing risks is developed with a framework to aid in managing the risks in the railway stations. A method to advance risk management in the railway stations is needed in order to minimize risk through an... Read More about Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS).

Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Alawad, H., kaewunruen, S., & An, M. (2019, June). Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations. Presented at The 4th World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering-Architecture-Urban Planning Symposium, Prague, Czech Republic

In light of the increasing demand and capacity in the railway industry, it is imperative to maintain safety in relation to the complexities of the substantial railway stations. Thus, it is important to take note of the time where investments in new t... Read More about Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations.

Psychoacoustic Characterisation of a Small Fixed-pitch Quadcopter (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Torija Martinez, A., Self, R., & Lawrence, J. (2019, June). Psychoacoustic Characterisation of a Small Fixed-pitch Quadcopter. Presented at Internoise 2019, Noise Control for a Better Environment, Madrid, Spain

In this study, a series of acoustic measurements were taken on a small fixed-pitch quadcopter, both in a controlled indoor acoustic environment and while flying outdoors. At controlled indoor conditions, audio signatures were recorded with the quadco... Read More about Psychoacoustic Characterisation of a Small Fixed-pitch Quadcopter.

Influence of sound reflection on aircraft directivity and lateral attenuation on the ground (2019)
Presentation / Conference
lateral attenuation on the ground. Presented at Internoise 2019, Noise Control for a Better Environment, Madrid, Spain

The calculation of the lateral attenuation correction for computing aircraft noise footprints on the ground, as proposed by Doc29 and AIR5662, is based on semiempirical methods not suitable for accounting for the particular characteristics of some... Read More about Influence of sound reflection on aircraft directivity and lateral attenuation on the ground.

The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2019, June). The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning. Presented at Staffordshire University Staff Research Conference, Staffordshire University

The fourth industry revolution (4IR) is interdisciplinary in nature, crossing fields and transcending traditional academic disciplines. Universities of the future must equip students with the skills and attributes required for an ever changing commer... Read More about The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning.

Experimental investigation of temperature distribution in non - heated and pre - heated hot mix asphalt patch repair (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Byzyka, J., Rahman, M., & Chamberlain, D. (2019, June). Experimental investigation of temperature distribution in non - heated and pre - heated hot mix asphalt patch repair. Presented at 7th International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements (7th ICONFBMP), Thessaloniki, Greece

The study focuses on the issue of hot mix asphalt patch repairs, the performance of which is greatly reduced by repair edge disintegration. This is caused by low interface temperatures during the repair operation which result in poor bonding between... Read More about Experimental investigation of temperature distribution in non - heated and pre - heated hot mix asphalt patch repair.