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Integrity management and the public service ethos in the UK: patchwork quilt or threadbare blanket?
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Heywood, P. M. Integrity management and the public service ethos in the UK: patchwork quilt or threadbare blanket?.

This paper focuses on the nature of integrity management in contemporary UK public life. Despite traditionally high standards of integrity in the public service, it has recently been argued that the UK’s National Integrity System resembles a patchwor... Read More about Integrity management and the public service ethos in the UK: patchwork quilt or threadbare blanket?.

A comparison of non-stationary, type-2 and dual surface fuzzy control
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Benatar, N., Aickelin, U., & Garibaldi, J. M. (in press). A comparison of non-stationary, type-2 and dual surface fuzzy control.

Type-1 fuzzy logic has frequently been used in control systems. However this method is sometimes shown to be too restrictive and unable to adapt in the presence of uncertainty. In this paper we compare type-1 fuzzy control with several other fuzzy ap... Read More about A comparison of non-stationary, type-2 and dual surface fuzzy control.

Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Farr, R., & Lohse, N. Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations.

Remanufacturing could become a cornerstone of a future sustainable society and considerable progress has been made towards finding technical solutions for the renovation of products or selected components. Not all the barriers to remanufacturing are... Read More about Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations.

A simulation-based framework for a mapping tool that assesses the energy performance of green roofs
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Kokogiannakis, G., & Darkwa, J. A simulation-based framework for a mapping tool that assesses the energy performance of green roofs.

This paper presents a framework for the development of a GIS open source mapping tool that aims to disseminate a database with results of detailed simulations in order to assess in a quick and easy way the energy performance of green roof designs acr... Read More about A simulation-based framework for a mapping tool that assesses the energy performance of green roofs.

Variance in system dynamics and agent based modelling using the SIR model of infectious diseases
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ahmed, A., Greensmith, J., & Aickelin, U. Variance in system dynamics and agent based modelling using the SIR model of infectious diseases.

Classical deterministic simulations of epidemiological processes, such as those based on System Dynamics, produce a single result based on a fixed set of input parameters with no variance between simulations. Input parameters are subsequently modifie... Read More about Variance in system dynamics and agent based modelling using the SIR model of infectious diseases.

Education and development in Africa: lessons of the past 50 years for beyond 2015
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McGrath, S. Education and development in Africa: lessons of the past 50 years for beyond 2015.

As we move to discuss the nature of development targets post 2015, it is timely to consider what lessons can be learnt from 50 years of experiences of attempts to link education and development in Africa. This paper offers a historical account of key... Read More about Education and development in Africa: lessons of the past 50 years for beyond 2015.

Challenging the vocational education and training for development orthodoxy
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McGrath, S. Challenging the vocational education and training for development orthodoxy.

The orthodox account of vocational education and training for development is firmly based in Neoliberal assumptions about the primacy of the economic. Yet, there are a range of alternative accounts of development, receiving increasing attention, tha... Read More about Challenging the vocational education and training for development orthodoxy.

Approaches to movement therapy and their relevance to the design of interactive systems to support rehabilitation
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rennick-Egglestone, S. (2012). Approaches to movement therapy and their relevance to the design of interactive systems to support rehabilitation.

Stroke is a major cause of physical disability for those that survive it. Traditionally, treatment of disability involves interaction with professional trained in the movement therapies. However, there is a growing body of research into interactive s... Read More about Approaches to movement therapy and their relevance to the design of interactive systems to support rehabilitation.

Supervised learning and anti-learning of colorectal cancer classes and survival rates from cellular biology parameters
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Roadknight, C., Aickelin, U., Qiu, G., Scholefield, J., & Durrant, L. Supervised learning and anti-learning of colorectal cancer classes and survival rates from cellular biology parameters.

In this paper, we describe a dataset relating to cellular and physical conditions of patients who are operated upon to remove colorectal tumours. This data provides a unique insight into immunological status at the point of tumour removal,tumour cl... Read More about Supervised learning and anti-learning of colorectal cancer classes and survival rates from cellular biology parameters.

Treatment effects on the compressive strength of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) at 7 days
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Helmi, M., Hall, M. R., & Rigby, S. P. (in press). Treatment effects on the compressive strength of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) at 7 days.

Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is produced by controlling three main factors: additives to mix composition, pre-setting application of pressure, and post-setting heating. Densification of the mortar is achieved by the application of pressure (either... Read More about Treatment effects on the compressive strength of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) at 7 days.

Making it “pay a bit better”: design challenges for micro rural enterprise
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Crabtree, A., & Chamberlain, A. (in press). Making it “pay a bit better”: design challenges for micro rural enterprise.

This paper reports on a field study of small market in Wales undertaken as part of broader research project aimed at developing IT solutions to support rural enterprise. The project is predicated on the assumption that the primary challenge facing ru... Read More about Making it “pay a bit better”: design challenges for micro rural enterprise.

Packaging/assembling technologies for a high performance SiC-based planar power module
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, J., Agyakwa, P., Evans, P., Johnson, C. M., Zhao, Y., Wu, Y., & Evans, K. (in press). Packaging/assembling technologies for a high performance SiC-based planar power module.

This work is to investigate the relevant packaging / assembling technologies for developing a SiC-based planar power module which is aimed to meet the requirements such as operating temperature of -60 °C to 200 °C, SiC devices connected to 540 V DC b... Read More about Packaging/assembling technologies for a high performance SiC-based planar power module.

Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home
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Coughlan, T., Brown, M., Lawson, G., McAuley, D., Baurley, S., Tsai, A., …Martin, J. L. Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home.

Participation in forms of drama and narrative can provoke empathy and creativity in user-centred design processes. In this paper, we expand upon existing methods to explore the potential for responsive scripted experiences that are delivered through... Read More about Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home.

Potential for iron enriched yeast in recovery of rats from iron deficiency
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Kyyaly, A., & Powell, C. Potential for iron enriched yeast in recovery of rats from iron deficiency.

It is well known that iron deficiency can lead to anemia, resulting in a variety of symptoms and health issues. Negative effects can be prevented by ensuring foods with a naturally high iron content are ingested, or countered by taking nutrient supp... Read More about Potential for iron enriched yeast in recovery of rats from iron deficiency.

An ensemble of machine learning and anti-learning methods for predicting tumour patient survival rates
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roadknight, C., Suryanarayanan, D., Aickelin, U., Scholefield, J., & Durrant, L. (in press). An ensemble of machine learning and anti-learning methods for predicting tumour patient survival rates.

This paper primarily addresses a dataset relating to cellular, chemical and physical conditions of patients gathered at the time they are operated upon to remove colorectal tumours. This data provides a unique insight into the biochemical and immunol... Read More about An ensemble of machine learning and anti-learning methods for predicting tumour patient survival rates.