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Using Recurrent Neural Network for Intelligent Prediction of Water Level in Reservoirs (2020)
Conference Proceeding

© 2020 IEEE. Water resources management over long term has faced a great challenge due to the increasing demands on water from a growing number of population and a huge variance of water usage in different time and place. Therefore, a new time series... Read More about Using Recurrent Neural Network for Intelligent Prediction of Water Level in Reservoirs.

Discrete-Event Simulation and Building Information Modelling Based Animation of Construction Activities (2020)
Conference Proceeding

Discrete-event simulation (DES) technology has been widely used in the construction context, particularly in the academic community for research purposes. However, it has been neglected by industry for various reasons, including the usual way in whic... Read More about Discrete-Event Simulation and Building Information Modelling Based Animation of Construction Activities.

A Knowledge-Based Model for Constructability Assessment of Buildings Design Using BIM (2020)
Conference Proceeding

Economic and time efficiency can be attained in the construction industry by applying the principles of constructability. Existing empirical studies demonstrate that incorporating these principles into initial stages of design maximise outcomes for a... Read More about A Knowledge-Based Model for Constructability Assessment of Buildings Design Using BIM.

NottReal: A Tool for Voice-based Wizard of Oz studies (2020)
Conference Proceeding

We present NottReal, an application designed for simulating Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) in Wizard of Oz studies. We briefly discuss the premise and advantages of the Wizard of Oz method before moving onto introducing the design of the application, w... Read More about NottReal: A Tool for Voice-based Wizard of Oz studies.

What Can I Say?: Effects of Discoverability in VUIs on Task Performance and User Experience (2020)
Conference Proceeding

Discoverability, the ability for users to find and execute features through a user interface, is a recurrent problem with Voice User Interface (VUI) design that makes it difficult for users to understand what commands are supported by a newly encount... Read More about What Can I Say?: Effects of Discoverability in VUIs on Task Performance and User Experience.

Computation of Invariant Tubes for Robust Output Feedback Model Predictive Control (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents an algorithm to calculate tightened invariant tubes for output feedback model predictive controllers (MPC). We consider discrete-time linear time-invariant (DLTI) systems with bounded state and input constraints and subject to bou... Read More about Computation of Invariant Tubes for Robust Output Feedback Model Predictive Control.

PML Effectiveness in the Transmission Line Modelling Method for Radiation and Scattering Applications (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the recently introduced, stable, perfectly matched layer (PML) for the Transmission Line Modelling (TLM) method. The superiority of the new PML over the TLM matched boundary is demonstrated by application... Read More about PML Effectiveness in the Transmission Line Modelling Method for Radiation and Scattering Applications.

Developing a measure of online wellbeing and user trust (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper describes the first stage of the ongoing development of two scales to measure online wellbeing and trust, based on the results of a series of workshops with younger and older adults. The first, the Online Wellbeing Scale includes subscales... Read More about Developing a measure of online wellbeing and user trust.

The Integers as a Higher Inductive Type (2020)
Conference Proceeding

We consider the problem of defining the integers in Homotopy Type Theory (HoTT). We can define the type of integers as signed natural numbers (i.e., using a coproduct), but its induction principle is very inconvenient to work with, since it leads to... Read More about The Integers as a Higher Inductive Type.

5G mm-Wave MIMO Antenna with Beam Switching Capabilities Fabricated Using 3D Printing (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a MIMO antenna for 5G mm-wave applications. The proposed MIMO is capable of providing continues beam cover in the elevation for up to ± 30° without using phase shifters. The proposed MIMO is fabricated using 3D printing and it has... Read More about 5G mm-Wave MIMO Antenna with Beam Switching Capabilities Fabricated Using 3D Printing.

Visions, Values, and Videos: Revisiting Envisionings in Service of UbiComp Design for the Home (2020)
Conference Proceeding

UbiComp has been envisioned to bring about a future dominated by calm computing technologies making our everyday lives ever more convenient. Yet the same vision has also attracted criticism for encouraging a solitary and passive lifestyle. The aim of... Read More about Visions, Values, and Videos: Revisiting Envisionings in Service of UbiComp Design for the Home.

VRtefacts: Performative Substitutional Reality with Museum Objects (2020)
Conference Proceeding

We explore how a combination of manipulations and transitions can extend Substitutional Reality to create a highly personal Virtual Reality experience. Our design aimed to meet two challenges faced by museums: the limitations of object handling and t... Read More about VRtefacts: Performative Substitutional Reality with Museum Objects.

Exploring Problem State Transformations to Enhance Hyper-heuristics for the Job-Shop Scheduling Problem (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This study presents an offline learning Simulated Annealing approach to generate a constructive hyper-heuristic evaluated through training and testing on a set of instances for solving the Job-Shop Scheduling problem. The generated hyperheuristic use... Read More about Exploring Problem State Transformations to Enhance Hyper-heuristics for the Job-Shop Scheduling Problem.

A psychological perspective on data processing in cognitive group awareness tools (2020)
Conference Proceeding

Cognitive Group Awareness Tools are a means to support collaboration processes by providing learners with knowledge-related information about learning partners or the group. Targeting cognitive rather than behavioral variables allows these tools to g... Read More about A psychological perspective on data processing in cognitive group awareness tools.

User Rights and Adaptive A/IS – From Passive Interaction to Real Empowerment (2020)
Conference Proceeding

Adaptive autonomous intelligent systems (A/IS) may satisfy design functionality and user experiential requirements but prior to deployment an assessment must be made of their impact on user rights. A/IS systems may assist rather than replace humans b... Read More about User Rights and Adaptive A/IS – From Passive Interaction to Real Empowerment.

Co-creation of Virtual Reality Re-usable Learning objectives of 360° video scenarios for a Clinical Skills course (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a new approach for teaching the clinical skills course by exploiting the potential of a Virtual Reality application utilizing 360° videos with medical content for an undergraduate level course. We discuss the methodology prospects... Read More about Co-creation of Virtual Reality Re-usable Learning objectives of 360° video scenarios for a Clinical Skills course.

Unconventional accelerated thermal ageing test for traction electric motors in vehicles (2020)
Conference Proceeding

© 2020 IEEE. Car manufacturers are increasingly working to make the all-electric car a reliable and affordable mobility option for a larger section of the population. However, several issues need to be addressed before achieving this goal. One of the... Read More about Unconventional accelerated thermal ageing test for traction electric motors in vehicles.

Feasibility Design Study of High-Performance, High-Power-Density Propulsion Motor for Middle-Range Electric Aircraft (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper deals with the design of a high power-density, high efficiency and low torque ripple propulsion motor for electric aircraft. The proposed design procedure resulted in a high-performance propulsion motor intended for a direct-drive solution... Read More about Feasibility Design Study of High-Performance, High-Power-Density Propulsion Motor for Middle-Range Electric Aircraft.

Analysis and Modelling of High Frequency Effects on Synchronous Generator’s Armature Conductors (2020)
Conference Proceeding

This paper investigates the accuracy of the subdomain modelling technique for high frequency copper loss calculation in stator windings of synchronous generators. The methodology's accuracy is studied at a slot level up to 10 kHz against FE model wit... Read More about Analysis and Modelling of High Frequency Effects on Synchronous Generator’s Armature Conductors.

RexMoto-A Range Extender Concept for Light Electric Aircraft (2020)
Conference Proceeding

© 2020 IEEE. A main limitation of fully electric vehicles is their maximum range, which is principally constrained by the performance (i.e. energy density) of energy storage systems. A range extender, coupled to an electric vehicle, is a system able... Read More about RexMoto-A Range Extender Concept for Light Electric Aircraft.