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High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO<inf>2</inf> (2013)
Journal Article
Yates, H., Evans, P., Sheel, D., Nicolay, S., Ding, L., & Ballif, C. (2013). High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO2. Surface and Coatings Technology, 230, 228-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.05.029

High-performance transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) have significance for optimising PV performance. The efficiency of the resulting solar cells is dependent particularly on achieving high light scattering, low resistivity and low absorption (via l... Read More about High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO<inf>2</inf>.

Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations (2013)
Journal Article
Blair, P. (2013). Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations. Journal of Postcolonial Writing, 49(5), 539-551. https://doi.org/10.1080/17449855.2013.842775

From the understanding that postcolonialism is linked to power structures, and that surveillance activity is a means for knowledge acquisition, this article considers different ways of seeing/being seen as avenues for gaining control. It addresses su... Read More about Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations.

Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics (2013)
Journal Article
Grootveld, L., Thies, S., Ogden, D., Howard, D., & Kenney, L. (2014). Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(2), 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.08.008

Walking aids have been associated with falls and it is believed that incorrect use limits their usefulness. Measures are therefore needed that characterize their stable use and the classification of key events in walking aid movement is the first ste... Read More about Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics.

Context is half the work : The live brief in fine art education (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Randall, J. (2013, September). Context is half the work : The live brief in fine art education. Presented at 'Paradox' Fine Art European Forum Biennial Conference: The Inheritance: Contesting Legacies in Fine Art Practice, Research and Education, Granada, Spain

Jill Randall, Senior Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Visual Arts Course in the School of Arts & Media, has just returned from presenting a paper at “Paradox”- the Fine Art European Forum Conference, “The Inheritance: Contesting Legacies in Fine Art Practic... Read More about Context is half the work : The live brief in fine art education.

Sources in the news (2013)
Journal Article
Tiffen, R., Jones, P., Rowe, D., Aalberg, T., Coen, S., Curran, J., …Soroka, S. (2014). Sources in the news. Journalism Studies, 15(4), 374-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2013.831239

In analysing the news media's role in serving the functions associated with democratic citizenship, the number, diversity and range of news sources are central. Research conducted on sources has overwhelmingly focused on individual national systems.... Read More about Sources in the news.

Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals? (2013)
Journal Article
Morcatty, T., Rocha El Bizri, H., Carneiro, H., Biasizzo, R., Almeri, C., da Silva, E., …Figuiera, J. (2013). Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals?. Ecological Research, 28, 935-947. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-013-1076-3

Habitat loss is considered to be the principal cause of the local extinction of mammals worldwide. We assessed the extinction pattern of medium- and large-sized mammals caused by the effects of habitat loss in reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero,... Read More about Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals?.

Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management (2013)
Report
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2013). Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management

The Higher Education Funding Council funded report 'Promoting Positive Gender Outcomes in HE Through Active Workload Management' includes HEI case study interviews, surveys and workload data analysis to investigate the disparity between the genders... Read More about Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management.

Conducting longitudinal research with older women : the benefits and challenges (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Collins, T. (2013, September). Conducting longitudinal research with older women : the benefits and challenges. Presented at British Society of Gerontology 42nd Annual Conference, Keble College, University of Oxford

This paper reflects on the process of undertaking a longitudinal study with older women experiencing the transition of later life widowhood. A series of three qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted over a period of eighteen months, August 200... Read More about Conducting longitudinal research with older women : the benefits and challenges.

‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice (2013)
Journal Article
Grace, S. (2014). ‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 53(1), 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12034

Since the introduction of penalty notices for disorder (PNDs), there has been no clear political statement as to the purpose of the scheme. The findings of a grounded analysis of the relevant parliamentary debates, consultation papers and White Paper... Read More about ‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice.

The impact of cultural and climatic background on thermal sensation votes (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Kenawy, I., & Elkadi, H. (2013, September). The impact of cultural and climatic background on thermal sensation votes. Presented at Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2013 29th Conference : Sustainable Architecture for a Renewable Future, Munich, Germany

Modelling daylight for preserving identity : Simulation of daylight levels for successful intervention in historic buildings (2013)
Presentation / Conference
buildings. Presented at Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2013 29th Conference : Sustainable Architecture for a Renewable Future, Munich, Germany

Historical listed buildings have their own unique cultural identity, which is one of the criteria used by
decision mechanisms for their statutory protection. The identity of many of these buildings is often related to their
tangible features/comp... Read More about Modelling daylight for preserving identity : Simulation of daylight levels for successful intervention in historic buildings.

Identifying functions and characters for science fiction prototyping (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Fletcher, G., Greenhill, A., Griffiths, M., & McLean, R. (2013, September). Identifying functions and characters for science fiction prototyping. Presented at British Academy of Management Annual Conference, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

The use of Science Fiction Prototypes (SFP) for policy, business and community organisation forecasting and planning is an increasingly popular approach. Examples of recent use of this technique can be found among individuals and organisations such a... Read More about Identifying functions and characters for science fiction prototyping.

An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Ellis, C., & Kannara, V. (2013, September). An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE. Presented at 20th annual conference of the Association for Learning Technology, University of Nottingham

It is widely accepted that technology offers many opportunities to transform learning. Despite there being significant investment made by most UK universities to support technology enhanced learning, it is still reported to be a significant challenge... Read More about An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE.

The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department (2013)
Journal Article
Kelly, J., Rowland, A., Cotterill, S., Lees, H., & Kamara, M. (2013). The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department. Emergency Medicine Journal, 30(10), 877.3-878. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-203113.29

Objectives & Background: No specific early warning score universally validated for use in all children presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) exists. POPS is a novel aggregate scoring system, designed for ED use.
Methods: Prospectively collecte... Read More about The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department.

Exploration of the experiences of young mothers seeking and accessing health services (2013)
Journal Article
accessing health services. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 31(4), 399-412

Objective: The objective was to explore young mothers’ experiences of seeking and accessing health services, specifically maternity care.

Study design: A phenomenological approach underpinned by the work of Husserl and guided by the framework off... Read More about Exploration of the experiences of young mothers seeking and accessing health services.

Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system (2013)
Journal Article
Zounemat-Kermani, M., & Scholz, M. (2014). Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 140(1), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29EE.1943-7870.0000780

This paper develops a template-based fuzzy inference system (TFIS) capable of simulating the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration of an example stream by using daily data (2009–2012). Stepwise regression (SR) analysis and Mallows’ Cp statistic were em... Read More about Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system.

Young offenders’ trauma on release from custody (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Hazel, N., & Bateman, T. (2013, September). Young offenders’ trauma on release from custody. Presented at European Society of Criminology Conference, Budapest, Hungary

The emotional trauma experienced by young people sentenced to a period of custody, particularly in the initial period of incarceration, has been well documented. Interacting with mental health issues, rates of self-harm and suicides are also know to... Read More about Young offenders’ trauma on release from custody.