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Aeroelastic instability and wind-excited response of complex lighting poles and antenna masts (2015)
Journal Article
Nguyen, C., Freda, A., Solari, G., & Tubino, F. (2015). Aeroelastic instability and wind-excited response of complex lighting poles and antenna masts. Engineering Structures, 85, 264-276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.12.015

This paper presents analytical and experimental investigations aimed at evaluating the aeroelastic instability and wind-excited response of slender vertical cantilever structures, in particular complex lighting poles and antenna masts with distribute... Read More about Aeroelastic instability and wind-excited response of complex lighting poles and antenna masts.

Key parameters of air breathing two-stroke combustion engines for integration into small scale UAVs (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Ariff, O., Salami, E., & Romli, F. (2015, January). Key parameters of air breathing two-stroke combustion engines for integration into small scale UAVs. Presented at 53rd American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace Sciences Conference, Kissimmee, Florida

The advent of low cost civilian small scale UAV has resulted in the extension of the limits of range and endurance. Among the many design parameters, the selection of powerplants and propellers for optimal range and endurance is dependent upon known... Read More about Key parameters of air breathing two-stroke combustion engines for integration into small scale UAVs.

Rating players in test match cricket (2015)
Journal Article
Akhtar, S., Scarf, P., & Rasool, Z. (2015). Rating players in test match cricket. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66, 684-695. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2014.30

In general, the evaluation of player performance in test cricket is based on measures
such as batting and bowling averages. These measures have a number of limitations, among which
is that they fail to take into account the context in which runs ar... Read More about Rating players in test match cricket.

Controlling viewpoint from markerless head tracking in an immersive ball game using a commodity depth-based camera (2015)
Journal Article
Greuter, S., & Roberts, D. (2015). Controlling viewpoint from markerless head tracking in an immersive ball game using a commodity depth-based camera. Journal of Simulation, 9(1), 54-63. https://doi.org/10.1057/jos.2014.19

We present the use of commodity depth-based cameras to control viewpoint from passive unencumbered head tracking. This allowed participants to maintain correct perspective while playing an immersive computer ball game, without the need to wear device... Read More about Controlling viewpoint from markerless head tracking in an immersive ball game using a commodity depth-based camera.

What are the European legal duties to conserve biodiversity in university campuses? (2015)
Book Chapter
Tzoulas, K., James, P., Price, E., & Wheater, P. (2015). What are the European legal duties to conserve biodiversity in university campuses?. In W. Leal Filho, U. Azeiteiro, S. Caeiro, & F. Alves (Eds.), Integrating Sustainability Thinking in Science and Engineering Curricula: Innovative Approaches, Methods and Tools Series (413-424). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09474-8_30

Biodiversity is a key element of sustainable development in university campuses. However, integrating biodiversity in campuses requires strategic planning, beyond minimum compliance with protected species and habitats legislation. This leads to the q... Read More about What are the European legal duties to conserve biodiversity in university campuses?.

The manipulation of midsole properties to alter impact characteristics in walking (2015)
Journal Article
Price, C., Cooper, G., & Jones, R. (2015). The manipulation of midsole properties to alter impact characteristics in walking. Footwear Science, 7(1), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2014.983444

The midsole of footwear can provide an opportunity to attenuate the impact at the foot-ground interface. The present study was undertaken to quantify impact in walking in different footwear midsoles, comparing footwear thickness and hardness variatio... Read More about The manipulation of midsole properties to alter impact characteristics in walking.

Strategy selection and outcome prediction in sport using dynamic learning for stochastic processes (2015)
Journal Article
Percy, D. (2015). Strategy selection and outcome prediction in sport using dynamic learning for stochastic processes. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(11), 1840-1849. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2014.137

We study reliability equivalence factors of a system of independent and identical components with exponentiated Weibull lifetimes. The system has n subsystems connected in parallel and subsystem i has mi components connected in series, i=1,…,n. We co... Read More about Strategy selection and outcome prediction in sport using dynamic learning for stochastic processes.

Effect of knee and trunk angle on kinetic variables during the isometric mid-thigh pull : test-retest reliability (2015)
Journal Article
Comfort, P., Jones, P., McMahon, J., & Newton, R. (2015). Effect of knee and trunk angle on kinetic variables during the isometric mid-thigh pull : test-retest reliability. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(1), 58-63. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0077

The isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) has been used to monitor changes in force, maximum rate of force development (mRFD), and impulse, with performance in this task being associated with performance in athletic tasks. Numerous postures have been adopte... Read More about Effect of knee and trunk angle on kinetic variables during the isometric mid-thigh pull : test-retest reliability.

A cricoid cartilage compression device for the accurate and reproducible application of cricoid pressure (2015)
Journal Article
reproducible application of cricoid pressure. Anaesthesia, 70(1), 18-25. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.12829

We describe the development and laboratory assessment of a refined prototype tactile feedback device for the safe
and accurate application of cricoid pressure. We recruited 20 operating department practitioners and compared their
performance of cri... Read More about A cricoid cartilage compression device for the accurate and reproducible application of cricoid pressure.

Empowerment an essential ingredient in the clinical environment : a review of the literature (2015)
Journal Article
Kennedy, S., Hardiker, N., & Staniland, K. (2015). Empowerment an essential ingredient in the clinical environment : a review of the literature. Nurse Education Today, 35(3), 487-492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2014.11.014

Empowerment is an important concept worthy of attention in healthcare. The merits of empowerment are irrefutable including benefits to the organisation and to the individual nurse. Empowered nurses contribute to the clinical learning environment in a... Read More about Empowerment an essential ingredient in the clinical environment : a review of the literature.

Brilliant corners : the development of jazz in higher education (2015)
Book Chapter
Whyton, T. (2015). Brilliant corners : the development of jazz in higher education. In I. Papageorgi, & G. Welch (Eds.), Advanced Musical Performance: Investigations in Higher Education Learning (21-31). Farnham: Ashgate

To reach the highest standards of instrumental performance, several years of sustained and focused learning are required. This requires perseverance, commitment and opportunities to learn and practise, often in a collective musical environment. This... Read More about Brilliant corners : the development of jazz in higher education.

“Use/abuse/everyone/everything” : a dialogue on LA Plays Itself (2015)
Journal Article
Halligan, B., & Wilson, L. (2015). “Use/abuse/everyone/everything” : a dialogue on LA Plays Itself. https://doi.org/10.13110/framework.56.2.0299

Abstract: This critical dialogue addresses the pioneering queer pornographic film LA Plays Itself from a variety of vantage points. The dialogue initially considers the film in relation to comparable works of pornography around the era of the Summer... Read More about “Use/abuse/everyone/everything” : a dialogue on LA Plays Itself.

Matter mattering: ‘Intra-activity’ in live media performance (2015)
Journal Article
Scott, J. (2015). Matter mattering: ‘Intra-activity’ in live media performance. Body, Space & Technology, 14,

This paper engages with Karen Barad’s (2007) notion of ‘intra-activity’ to argue for a discrete understanding of live media performance work. Its distinctive nature emerges through what Barad calls ‘intra-actions’, or ‘the mutual constitution of enta... Read More about Matter mattering: ‘Intra-activity’ in live media performance.

Do on-farm natural, restored, managed and constructed wetlands mitigate agricultural pollution in Great Britain and Ireland? (2015)
Report
Newman, J., Acreman, M., Palmer-Felgate, E., Verhoeven, J., Scholz, M., & Maltby, E. (2015). Do on-farm natural, restored, managed and constructed wetlands mitigate agricultural pollution in Great Britain and Ireland?

Wetlands in agricultural landscapes offer a number of benefits to the landscape function in which they are set, reducing nutrient runoff, providing additional habitat mosaics and offering various ecosystem services. They require careful planning and... Read More about Do on-farm natural, restored, managed and constructed wetlands mitigate agricultural pollution in Great Britain and Ireland?.

Innovative assessment and collaborative learning using problem-based learning: Learning through construction a different medium in which to excel (2015)
Book Chapter
McLoughlin, M., Darvill, A., & Burns, B. (2015). Innovative assessment and collaborative learning using problem-based learning: Learning through construction a different medium in which to excel. In M. Li, & Y. Zhao (Eds.), Exploring Learning & Teaching in Higher Education New Frontiers of Educational Research (145-169). Berlin: Springer

Institutions and the political system : a story of failure (2015)
Book Chapter
Bull, M. (2015). Institutions and the political system : a story of failure. In A. Mammone, E. Parini, & G. Veltri (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Italy: History, Politics and Society (103-114). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315709970

This chapter first outlines the institutional framework and the functioning of the Italian political system until the early 1990s; then, second, documents the rise of institutional reform from the early 1980s and especially its trajectory since the e... Read More about Institutions and the political system : a story of failure.

Lessons on the research-practice relationship : from critique to co-production in Greater Manchester (2015)
Book Chapter
Perry, B., & May, T. (2015). Lessons on the research-practice relationship : from critique to co-production in Greater Manchester. In M. Polk (Ed.), Co-Producing Knowledge for Sustainable Cities: Joining Forces for Change. London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315748030

At the current time, many issues and problems within sustainable urban development are managed within traditional disciplinary and organizational structures. However, problems such as, climate change, resource constraints, poverty and social tensions... Read More about Lessons on the research-practice relationship : from critique to co-production in Greater Manchester.