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Cutting out continuations (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Hutton, G., & Bahr, P. (2016). Cutting out continuations.

In the field of program transformation, one often transforms programs into continuation-passing style to make their flow of control explicit, and then immediately removes the resulting continuations using defunctionalisation to make the programs firs... Read More about Cutting out continuations.

Evaluation of advanced receiver autonomous integrity monitoring performance on predicted aircraft trajectories (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Paternostro, S., Moore, T., Hill, C., Atkin, J., & Morvan, H. (2016). Evaluation of advanced receiver autonomous integrity monitoring performance on predicted aircraft trajectories.

The development of new GNSS constellations, and the modernization of existing ones, has increased the availability and the number of satellites-in-view, paving the way for new navigation algorithms and techniques. These offer the opportunity to impro... Read More about Evaluation of advanced receiver autonomous integrity monitoring performance on predicted aircraft trajectories.

Predicting pre-click quality for native advertisements (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Zhou, K., Redi, M., Haines, A., & Lalmas, M. (2016). Predicting pre-click quality for native advertisements. In WWW '16 Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on World Wide Web. , (299-310). https://doi.org/10.1145/2872427.2883053

Native advertising is a speciffic form of online advertising where ads replicate the look-And-feel of their serving plat-form. In such context, providing a good user experience with the served ads is crucial to ensure long-Term user en-gagement. In t... Read More about Predicting pre-click quality for native advertisements.

The effectiveness of Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills model-based Diabetes Self-Management Education among patients with type 2 diabetes in Jordan (IMB-DSME) (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Albelbisis, Z., Windle, R., & Blake, H. (2016). The effectiveness of Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills model-based Diabetes Self-Management Education among patients with type 2 diabetes in Jordan (IMB-DSME).

Abstract for International Nursing conference: Background: According to the World Health Organization in 2014, 9% of adults over 18 years old are diagnosed with diabetes and more than 1.5 million deaths occur directly by diabetes in low and middle-i... Read More about The effectiveness of Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills model-based Diabetes Self-Management Education among patients with type 2 diabetes in Jordan (IMB-DSME).

Performance modelling of fuel cell systems through Petri nets (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Fecarotti, C., & Andrews, J. (in press). Performance modelling of fuel cell systems through Petri nets.

This paper introduces a model based on the Petri net method for the performance evaluation of fuel cell systems during operation. The model simulates the operation of the fuel cell stack and its supporting systems by taking into account the causal re... Read More about Performance modelling of fuel cell systems through Petri nets.

An improved system for sentence-level novelty detection in textual streams (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Fu, X., Ch'ng, E., & Aickelin, U. (in press). An improved system for sentence-level novelty detection in textual streams. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2015.0250

Novelty detection in news events has long been a difficult problem. A number of models performed well on specific data streams but certain issues are far from being solved, particularly in large data streams from the WWW where unpredictability of new... Read More about An improved system for sentence-level novelty detection in textual streams.

A modified oil lubrication system with flow control to reduce crankshaft bearing friction in a litre 4 cylinder diesel engine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Shayler, P. J., Cheng, L., Li, Q., & Wahab, E. (in press). A modified oil lubrication system with flow control to reduce crankshaft bearing friction in a litre 4 cylinder diesel engine. In SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-1045

The oil distribution system of an automotive light duty engine typically has an oil pump mechanically driven through the front-endancillaries-drive or directly off the crankshaft. Delivery pressure is regulated by a relief valve to provide an oil gal... Read More about A modified oil lubrication system with flow control to reduce crankshaft bearing friction in a litre 4 cylinder diesel engine.

A framework for defining a sustainability rating system for railway track-beds (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bressi, S., Di Mino, G., & Lo Presti, D. (2016). A framework for defining a sustainability rating system for railway track-beds. doi:10.1115/JRC2017-2232

Railways perform a significant role in the transportation system and they have relevant environmental, economic and social impacts. They are currently engineered optimizing every singular aspect rather than considering a broader system for improving... Read More about A framework for defining a sustainability rating system for railway track-beds.

Proxemics mobile collocated interactions (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Porcheron, M., Lucero, A., Quigley, A., Marquardt, N., Clawson, J., & O'Hara, K. (2016). Proxemics mobile collocated interactions. . https://doi.org/10.1145/2851581.2856471

Recent research on mobile collocated interactions has been looking at situations in which collocated users engage in collaborative activities using their mobile devices. However, existing practices fail to fully account for the culturally-dependent s... Read More about Proxemics mobile collocated interactions.

Combination of GPS and RTS measurements for the monitoring of semi-static and dynamic motion of pedestrian bridge (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Psimoulis, P., Peppa, I., Bonenberg, L., Ince, S., & Meng, X. (2016). Combination of GPS and RTS measurements for the monitoring of semi-static and dynamic motion of pedestrian bridge.

GPS and accelerometers have been broadly used the last decade for the monitoring of flexible structures and bridges, while Robotic Total Station (RTS) has been successfully assessed for the monitoring of slow and dynamic motions. Further experimental... Read More about Combination of GPS and RTS measurements for the monitoring of semi-static and dynamic motion of pedestrian bridge.

Correlation of the movements of the Severn Suspension Bridge derived with GNSS with temperature variations (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Roberts, G. W., & Tang, X. (2016). Correlation of the movements of the Severn Suspension Bridge derived with GNSS with temperature variations.

In March 2010, four days of GNSS data were gathered on the Severn Suspension Bridge. The GNSS antennas were located on the tops of the four support towers, as well as five locations on the suspension cables. The Severn Bridge has a main suspended spa... Read More about Correlation of the movements of the Severn Suspension Bridge derived with GNSS with temperature variations.

Research and development of a pilot project using GNSS and Earth observation (GeoSHM) for structural health monitoring of the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Meng, X., Xie, Y., Bhatia, P., Sowter, A., Psimoulis, P., Colford, B., …Li, X. (2016). Research and development of a pilot project using GNSS and Earth observation (GeoSHM) for structural health monitoring of the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland.

GeoSHM (GNSS and Earth Observation for Structural Health Monitoring) is a feasibility study project funded under the Integrated Application Promotion (IAP) program of the European Space Agency (ESA) in August 2013. Through integrated use of GNSS, Rem... Read More about Research and development of a pilot project using GNSS and Earth observation (GeoSHM) for structural health monitoring of the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland.

Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Rojas, S., Wheeler, P., & Yaramasu, V. (2016). Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter.

This paper describes a matrix converter with a three-phase input and single-phase output that can be used as a building block for high-power cascaded converters. In this paper a sinusoidal pulse width modulation technique with a linear controller is... Read More about Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter.

Predictive control in matrix converters. Part I, Principles, topologies and applications (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Olloqui, A. (2016). Predictive control in matrix converters. Part I, Principles, topologies and applications.

This paper presents an overview of the predictive control principles applied to matrix converters and also the different topologies where this control technique is applied. It will be shown that the predictive strategy is a promising alternative to c... Read More about Predictive control in matrix converters. Part I, Principles, topologies and applications.

Predictive control in matrix converters. Part II, Control strategies, weaknesses and trends (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Olloqui, A. (2016). Predictive control in matrix converters. Part II, Control strategies, weaknesses and trends.

The second part of this paper presents an overview of different control strategies and applications for matrix converters (MCs) where predictive control techniques are applied. It will be shown that predictive control is a promising alternative to co... Read More about Predictive control in matrix converters. Part II, Control strategies, weaknesses and trends.

Polarisation of equine pregnancy outcome is associated with a maternal MHC class I allele (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Kydd, J. H., Case, R., Winton, C., MacRae, S., Sharp, E., Ricketts, S., …Newton, J. (in press). Polarisation of equine pregnancy outcome is associated with a maternal MHC class I allele.

Identification of risk factors which are associated with severe clinical signs can assist in the management of disease outbreaks and indicate future research areas. Pregnancy loss during late gestation in the mare compromises welfare, reduces fecundi... Read More about Polarisation of equine pregnancy outcome is associated with a maternal MHC class I allele.

A novel double quad-inverter configuration for multilevel twelve-phase open-winding converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Ojo Olorunfemi, J., & Maroti, P. K. (2016). A novel double quad-inverter configuration for multilevel twelve-phase open-winding converter.

This paper work articulates the novel proposal of double quad-inverter configuration for multilevel twelve-phase open-winding ac converter. Modular power units are developed from reconfigured eight classical three-phase voltage source inverters (VSIs... Read More about A novel double quad-inverter configuration for multilevel twelve-phase open-winding converter.

MarathOn Multiscreen: group television watching and interaction in a viewing ecology (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Anstead, E., Benford, S., & Houghton, R. (2016). MarathOn Multiscreen: group television watching and interaction in a viewing ecology.

This paper reports and discusses the findings of an exploratory study into collaborative user practice with a multiscreen television application. MarathOn Multiscreen allows users to view, share and curate amateur and professional video footage of a... Read More about MarathOn Multiscreen: group television watching and interaction in a viewing ecology.