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Perceptual audio evaluation of media device orchestration using the multi-stimulus ideal profile method (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Wilson, A., Cox, T., Zacharov, N., & Pike, C. (2018, October). Perceptual audio evaluation of media device orchestration using the multi-stimulus ideal profile method. Presented at Audio Engineering Society 145th Convention, New York, USA

The evaluation of object-based audio reproduction methods in a real-world context remains a challenge as it is difficult to separate the effects of the reproduction system from the effects of the audio mix rendered for that system. This is often comp... Read More about Perceptual audio evaluation of media device orchestration using the multi-stimulus ideal profile method.

Machine learning and DSP algorithms for screening of possible osteoporosis using electronic stethoscopes (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Scanlan, J., Li, F., Umnova, O., Rakoczy, G., & Lövey, N. (2018, October). Machine learning and DSP algorithms for screening of possible osteoporosis using electronic stethoscopes. Presented at 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Imaging, Signal Processing (ICBSP 2018), Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy

Osteoporosis is a prevalent but asymptomatic condition that affects a large population of the elderly, resulting in a high risk of fracture. Several methods have been developed and are available in general hospitals to indirectly assess the bone qual... Read More about Machine learning and DSP algorithms for screening of possible osteoporosis using electronic stethoscopes.

Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Wang, J., Haynes, B., & Melbourne, C. (2018, October). Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges. Presented at 8th International Conference on Arch Bridges, Wroclaw, Poland

Although masonry arch bridge research over the last few decades has spawned several advanced capacity assessment tools, the maintenance and assessment of these bridges is still a constant concern for the bridge owners. There have been many appeals fo... Read More about Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges.

Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Nissanka, S., Ramachandra, T., & Hemba Geekiyanage, M. (2018, September). Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka. Presented at The 42nd Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) 2018, Singapore

With the current economic trends, investments towards mega construction projects are happening in hefty amounts, consuming a considerable proportion, 8% of the global GDP. However, the inherent characteristics of megaprojects include a higher level o... Read More about Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka.

Mobile augmented reality in nursing educational environments (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Quqandi, E., Joy, M., Rushton, M., & Drumm, I. (2018, September). Mobile augmented reality in nursing educational environments. Presented at 10th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CEEC), Colchester, UK

The possibility of using Augmented Reality (AR) in learning and training has become more straightforward than before, as a result of the extensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the computer and mobile industries. Even... Read More about Mobile augmented reality in nursing educational environments.

Strategies for Enhancing Research and Development Activities in the Sri Lankan Construction industry (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ginigaddara, B., Ramachandra, T., & Geekiyanage, D. (2018, September). Strategies for Enhancing Research and Development Activities in the Sri Lankan Construction industry. Paper presented at 11TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, Colombo, Sri Laka

Research and Development (R&D) activities stimulate growth, sustainability and performance. However, the construction R&D expenditure is in the range of 0.01% - 0.04% of global value addition, compared to 3% - 4% in manufacturing and 2% - 3% in other... Read More about Strategies for Enhancing Research and Development Activities in the Sri Lankan Construction industry.

The minimum dose of work required to benefit psychologically from paid work (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Kamerāde, D., Burchell, B., & Wang, S. (2018, September). The minimum dose of work required to benefit psychologically from paid work. Presented at Work, Employment and Society 2018, Belfast, UK

This presentation presents first wave of findings from a project that examines what is the minimum number of working hours needed in order to gain mental wellbeing benefits from paid work.

Investigating the impact of renewing floor coverings on the energy performance of dwellings with suspended timber floors, tested under controlled conditions (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Marshall, A., Fitton, R., Benjaber, M., & Swan, W. (2018, September). Investigating the impact of renewing floor coverings on the energy performance of dwellings with suspended timber floors, tested under controlled conditions. Presented at International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment SDBE, London

Dwellings with suspended timber floors are commonplace in the UK, making up almost a third of the overall housing stock. Floor coverings, such as carpets and vinyl, are often used in these types of dwellings to achieve thermal comfort, aesthetics and... Read More about Investigating the impact of renewing floor coverings on the energy performance of dwellings with suspended timber floors, tested under controlled conditions.

Characterization of concrete electrical resistivity at varied pore structures, water and chloride contents (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Xiang, N., Wang, Y., & Oleiwi, H. (2018, September). Characterization of concrete electrical resistivity at varied pore structures, water and chloride contents. Presented at 38th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Coventry, UK

Concrete electrical resistivity has been verified as one of the most significant indicators in the evaluation of steel corrosion in concrete. It is also a most effective parameter in the design and operation of cathodic protection for reinforced conc... Read More about Characterization of concrete electrical resistivity at varied pore structures, water and chloride contents.

Human-robot shared control for split-site interaction and disabled assistance (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Ibadi, A., Nefti-Meziani, S., & Davis, S. (2018, September). Human-robot shared control for split-site interaction and disabled assistance. Presented at 8th Joint Workshop on New Technologies for Computer/Robot Assisted Surgery (CRAS), London, UK

The context where the robot will be used leads to understanding the interaction requirement among the robots and between the human and robot. This includes the number of humans and robots to be used, the task to be solved, and in several cases, the h... Read More about Human-robot shared control for split-site interaction and disabled assistance.

Automated glioma grading based on an efficient ensemble design of a multiple classifier system using deep iteration neural networks matrix (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Zurfi, A., Meziane, F., & Aspin, R. (2018, September). Automated glioma grading based on an efficient ensemble design of a multiple classifier system using deep iteration neural networks matrix. Presented at The 24th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC'18), Newcastle, UK

The preoperative diagnosis of brain Glioma grades is crucial for therapeutic planning as it impacts on the tumour’s prognosis. The development of machine learning methods that can accurately evaluate Glioma grades is of great interest since it is a... Read More about Automated glioma grading based on an efficient ensemble design of a multiple classifier system using deep iteration neural networks matrix.

A reversible and imperceptible watermarking scheme for MR images authentication (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Qasim, A., Meziane, F., & Aspin, R. (2018, September). A reversible and imperceptible watermarking scheme for MR images authentication. Presented at The 24th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC'18), Newcastle, UK

This paper presents a novel reversible and imperceptible watermarking technique to detect intentional and accidental alterations within brain Magnetic Resonance (MR) images. Authentication data is embedded into the informative part of the medical i... Read More about A reversible and imperceptible watermarking scheme for MR images authentication.

Design of two segments continuum robot arm based on pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA) (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Ibadi, A., Nefti-Meziani, S., Davis, S., & Theodoridis, T. (2018, September). Design of two segments continuum robot arm based on pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA). Presented at 24th International Conference on Automation & Computing, Newcastle, UK

This paper proposes a novel continuum robot arm based on the pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA). The simple design of the extensor and the contractor PMAs are used to implement the extension and the contraction sections respectively. Five actuators a... Read More about Design of two segments continuum robot arm based on pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA).

Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C., Gyau, K., & Higham, A. (2018, September). Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum. Presented at 4th Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference, Dublin Institue of Technology

Many proponents believe that there is a linkage between the green agenda and built environment (BE) education. It is increasingly recognised that the BE education curriculum should incorporate sustainability and produce graduates that are confident o... Read More about Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum.

Re-positioning the field : performer training in regional theatre and university partnerships (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Daly, D. (2018, September). Re-positioning the field : performer training in regional theatre and university partnerships. Presented at Theatre & Performance Research Association; Performer Training Working Group: Who Are We Training For?, Aberystwyth University

As HEIs seek to demonstrate clear employability links in their academic programmes, so partnerships with the theatre industry have increasingly become desirable as a key component of the teaching and learning strategy for many theatre and performance... Read More about Re-positioning the field : performer training in regional theatre and university partnerships.

Improving intelligibility prediction under informational masking using an auditory saliency model (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Tang, Y., & Cox, T. (2018, September). Improving intelligibility prediction under informational masking using an auditory saliency model. Presented at International Conference on Digital Audio Effects, Aveiro, Portugal

The reduction of speech intelligibility in noise is usually dominated by energetic masking (EM) and informational masking (IM). Most state-of-the-art objective intelligibility measures (OIM) estimate intelligibility by quantifying EM. Few measures m... Read More about Improving intelligibility prediction under informational masking using an auditory saliency model.

Gradual and shared immersion in virtual reality exposure therapy (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Roberts, D., Barrett, A., Landowska, A., & Roberts, D. (2018, September). Gradual and shared immersion in virtual reality exposure therapy. Presented at International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality & Associated Technologies, Nottingham, UK

ERP performance triangle : exploring the interplay between benefits realisation management, project governance, and project success (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Mohamad, M., & Sultan, A. (2018, September). ERP performance triangle : exploring the interplay between benefits realisation management, project governance, and project success. Presented at British Academy of Management Conference 2018 : e-Business & e-Government Track, Bristol, UK

The current study aim to explore the trio interplay ERP’s Benefits realisation, project governance, and project success in Oil corporations in Gulf. Using a set of 12 qualitative semi-structured interviews, an interpretative study has addressed senio... Read More about ERP performance triangle : exploring the interplay between benefits realisation management, project governance, and project success.