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Acceleration Of Boltzmann Collision Integral Calculation Using Machine Learning, Ian Holloway, Aihua W. Wood, Alexander Alekseenko Jan 2021

Acceleration Of Boltzmann Collision Integral Calculation Using Machine Learning, Ian Holloway, Aihua W. Wood, Alexander Alekseenko

Faculty Publications

The Boltzmann equation is essential to the accurate modeling of rarefied gases. Unfortunately, traditional numerical solvers for this equation are too computationally expensive for many practical applications. With modern interest in hypersonic flight and plasma flows, to which the Boltzmann equation is relevant, there would be immediate value in an efficient simulation method. The collision integral component of the equation is the main contributor of the large complexity. A plethora of new mathematical and numerical approaches have been proposed in an effort to reduce the computational cost of solving the Boltzmann collision integral, yet it still remains prohibitively expensive for …

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Understanding Flow Characteristics In Metal Additive Manufacturing, Carl R. Hartsfield, Travis E. Shelton, Gregory R. Cobb, Ryan A. Kemnitz, Joseph Weber Jan 2021

Understanding Flow Characteristics In Metal Additive Manufacturing, Carl R. Hartsfield, Travis E. Shelton, Gregory R. Cobb, Ryan A. Kemnitz, Joseph Weber

Faculty Publications

In fluid flow, the frictional effects from interior surfaces of flow components create pressure loss across the surface. Understanding this inherent pressure loss due to friction and other phenomena is important when designing a flow system. For conventional manufacturing, friction loss has been empirically studied and is well known in the engineering community. However, newer manufacturing techniques, such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), an additive manufacturing technique, need to be understood. The inherent flow conditions resulting from the additive processes were studied. Test samples were printed with the flow path oriented in the vertical direction with different channel diameters …

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Modeling And Simulation Techniques Used In High Strain Rate Projectile Impact, Derek G. Spear, Anthony N. Palazotto, Ryan A. Kemnitz Jan 2021

Modeling And Simulation Techniques Used In High Strain Rate Projectile Impact, Derek G. Spear, Anthony N. Palazotto, Ryan A. Kemnitz

Faculty Publications

A series of computational models and simulations were conducted for determining the dynamic responses of a solid metal projectile impacting a target under a prescribed high strain rate loading scenario in three-dimensional space. The focus of this study was placed on two different modeling techniques within finite element analysis available in the Abaqus software suite. The first analysis technique relied heavily on more traditional Lagrangian analysis methods utilizing a fixed mesh, while still taking advantage of the finite difference integration present under the explicit analysis approach. A symmetry reduced model using the Lagrangian coordinate system was also developed for comparison …

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Impact Of Neutron Energy On Asteroid Deflection Performance, Lansing S. Horan Iv, Darren E. Holland, Megan Bruck Syal, James E. Bevins, Joseph W. Wasem Jan 2021

Impact Of Neutron Energy On Asteroid Deflection Performance, Lansing S. Horan Iv, Darren E. Holland, Megan Bruck Syal, James E. Bevins, Joseph W. Wasem

Faculty Publications

In the future, a hazardous asteroid will find itself on a collision course with Earth. For asteroids of moderate size or larger, a nuclear device is one of humanity's only technologies capable of mitigating this threat via deflection on a timescale of less than a decade. This work examined how the output neutron energy from a nuclear device standoff detonation affects the deflection of a notional asteroid that is 300 meters in diameter and composed of silicon dioxide at a bulk density of 1.855 g/cm3. 14.1 MeV and 1 MeV neutron energy sources were modeled in MCNP to …

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Optimising Medicines Use In Older Adults With Intellectual Disability Who Have Epilepsy: Challenges And Perspectives, Maire O’Dwyer, Lance Watkins, Philip Mccallion, Mary Mccarron, Martin Henman, Rohit Shankar Jan 2021

Optimising Medicines Use In Older Adults With Intellectual Disability Who Have Epilepsy: Challenges And Perspectives, Maire O’Dwyer, Lance Watkins, Philip Mccallion, Mary Mccarron, Martin Henman, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

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An Univariate Extreme Sea State And Extreme Wind Speed For An Offshore Wind Turbine Off The South Coast Of Jamaica, A White, M Hann, J Miles, R Rawlinson-Smith, D Greaves Jan 2021

An Univariate Extreme Sea State And Extreme Wind Speed For An Offshore Wind Turbine Off The South Coast Of Jamaica, A White, M Hann, J Miles, R Rawlinson-Smith, D Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Offshore wind turbines are exposed to hydrodynamic and wind forces, which must be evaluated when designing them. One of the fundamental steps in the determination of these forces is the calculation of the return levels for significant wave height (Hs), peak wave period (Tp) and 10 m mean wind speed (u10). This paper explored the development of a univariate extreme value-analysis (EVA) sea state(Hs and Tp) and extreme wind speed, within the Caribbean Sea. These results will be used as inputs to a numerical model of a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT). The Hs and wind speed were determined by …

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Bioinformatic Analysis To Identify And Understand Aberrant Dna Methylation Pattern Associated With Pancreatic Cancer, Mariam Zamani Jan 2021

Bioinformatic Analysis To Identify And Understand Aberrant Dna Methylation Pattern Associated With Pancreatic Cancer, Mariam Zamani

Genomics and Bioinformatics

In this study, we searched for significant hypo and hyper methylation CpG (5'-C-phosphate-G-3') probes from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) datasets. First, the relationship between hypo and hypermethylation pattern in significantly expressed genes associated in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) was analyzed using computational methodologies in R package. This was done by combining DNA methylation (DM) and gene expression (GE) information, and their corresponding metadata (i.e., clinical data and molecular subtypes) and saved as R files. Next, examination of differentially methylated CpG sites (DMCs) between two groups (normal vs tumor) was identified gene sets. From this analysis, we found nine (09) …

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First Report Of A Multicenter Prospective Registry Of Cranioplasty In The United Kingdom And Ireland, Daniel M. Fountain, Jack Henry, Susan Honeyman, P O’Connor, Priya Sekhon, Rory J. Piper, Ellie Edlmann, Michael Martin, Gemma Whiting, Carole Turner, Harry Mee, Alexis J. Joannides, Angelos G. Kolias, Peter J. Hutchinson, Adam Williams, Ajay Sinha, Alex Leggate, Antonio Belli, Anuj Bahl, Catherine Mcmahon, Christos Tolias, Daniel Holsgrove, D O’Brien, Diederik Bulters, Edward St George, Giles Critchley, Greg James, Harith Akram, Jonathan Pollock, Manjunath Prasad Jan 2021

First Report Of A Multicenter Prospective Registry Of Cranioplasty In The United Kingdom And Ireland, Daniel M. Fountain, Jack Henry, Susan Honeyman, P O’Connor, Priya Sekhon, Rory J. Piper, Ellie Edlmann, Michael Martin, Gemma Whiting, Carole Turner, Harry Mee, Alexis J. Joannides, Angelos G. Kolias, Peter J. Hutchinson, Adam Williams, Ajay Sinha, Alex Leggate, Antonio Belli, Anuj Bahl, Catherine Mcmahon, Christos Tolias, Daniel Holsgrove, D O’Brien, Diederik Bulters, Edward St George, Giles Critchley, Greg James, Harith Akram, Jonathan Pollock, Manjunath Prasad

Peninsula Medical School

Abstract BACKGROUND There are many questions that remain unanswered regarding outcomes following cranioplasty including the timing of cranioplasty following craniectomy as well as the material used. OBJECTIVE To establish and evaluate 30-d outcomes for all cranial reconstruction procedures in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland through a prospective multicenter cohort study. METHODS Patients undergoing cranioplasty insertion or revision between June 1, 2019 and November 30, 2019 in 25 neurosurgical units were included. Data collected include demographics, craniectomy date and indication, cranioplasty material and date, and 30-d outcome. RESULTS In total, 313 operations were included, consisting of 255 new cranioplasty insertions …

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Facing Up To Climate Change: Community Composition Varies With Aspect And Surface Temperature In The Rocky Intertidal, A. Amstutz, L. B. Firth, J. I. Spicer, M. E. Hanley Jan 2021

Facing Up To Climate Change: Community Composition Varies With Aspect And Surface Temperature In The Rocky Intertidal, A. Amstutz, L. B. Firth, J. I. Spicer, M. E. Hanley

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Marine rocky intertidal organisms are amongst those most affected by climate change with regional distributional changes observed for many species. Although often ascribed to increased sea surface temperatures, precise assessment of the local habitat conditions underpinning observed and predicted changes in community assembly is lacking. Here we examine how aspect (i.e. north-south orientation) affects intertidal community composition and how rock surface temperatures and stress responses of two dominant grazer species (Patella spp.) elucidate emergent differences. We quantified year-round temperature variation and surveyed intertidal community composition on paired natural rock gullies with Equator- (EF) and Pole-facing (PF) surfaces. We also investigated …

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Reducing Energy Demand In China And The United Kingdom: The Importance Of Energy Literacy, D. R.E. Cotton, J. Zhai, W. Miller, L. Dalla Valle, J. Winter Jan 2021

Reducing Energy Demand In China And The United Kingdom: The Importance Of Energy Literacy, D. R.E. Cotton, J. Zhai, W. Miller, L. Dalla Valle, J. Winter

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible across the globe, awareness of the need for cleaner energy and demand reduction is growing. Energy literacy offers a strong potential for explaining and predicting energy-related behaviours, yet research and policies focused on this topic remain limited. In this study, energy literacy was measured in a sample of 2806 university students in the United Kingdom and China, in addition to their wider environmental attitudes using the New Ecological Paradigm scale. Findings indicate that energy literacy was relatively high overall, but there were significant differences between the knowledge, attitudes and behavioural intentions …

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A Review And Analysis Of Current Treatment Approaches Used By Athletic Trainers For Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Takashi Mita Jan 2021

A Review And Analysis Of Current Treatment Approaches Used By Athletic Trainers For Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Takashi Mita

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

Certified athletic trainers (ATs) are often tasked to treat Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) in the athletic population. Further, they are expected to provide effective treatment approaches based on the scientific evidence. The goal of this study was to review current treatment options chosen by ATs and to assess possible relationships between AT’s demographics and their chosen treatment options. This web-based survey was completed by 131 ATs. The survey collected demographic information and treatment options used. Data were analyzed to assess the relationships between treatment options and independent variables including clinical setting, education, and years of experience. Four relationships were …

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Barriers And Strategies To Optimize Diabetes Management In Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes, Bailee Catherine Sawyer Jan 2021

Barriers And Strategies To Optimize Diabetes Management In Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes, Bailee Catherine Sawyer

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

Emerging adults aged 18 – 30 years with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) make unique lifestyle choices that can create complications for disease management. The objective of this study was to identify barriers and strategies for management of T1DM in young adults (YA). A non-experimental, causal-comparative, observational cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative methods was utilized for the study. In May 2020, YA with T1DM (n = 115; mean age diagnosed 14 ± 7.23) aged 18 – 30 years (64% in age group 25 – 30 years) were recruited to complete the Managing Diabetes in Young Adults Survey. Participant self-reported …

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A Comparison Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) Outcomes Between Traditional And Endomorphic Manikins With And Without Equipment, Danica Lynn Tarabanovic Jan 2021

A Comparison Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) Outcomes Between Traditional And Endomorphic Manikins With And Without Equipment, Danica Lynn Tarabanovic

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

Emergency responders are expected to perform high-quality CPR on an array of body physiques, regardless of the presence of protective equipment. The purpose of this study was to examine rescuers’ administration of CPR on traditional and endomorphic manikins with and without football shoulder pads (FBSP). Fifty emergency responders completed two compression-only scenarios following 2015 AHA CPR Guidelines: 1) removal of FBSP before initiating chest compressions, and 2) performing chest compressions over FBSP. There was a statistically significant effect with a decrease in compression rate and depth with the presence of FBSP. For chest recoil, there was a statistically significant effect …

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What Impact Does Teaching In Outreach Activities Have On Medical Students Own Teaching Skills? A Pilot Study, Louise Alldridge, Enam Haque, Andy Kardaz Jan 2021

What Impact Does Teaching In Outreach Activities Have On Medical Students Own Teaching Skills? A Pilot Study, Louise Alldridge, Enam Haque, Andy Kardaz

Peninsula Medical School

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Biological Constraints On Neural Network Models Of Cognitive Function, Friedemann Pulvermüller, Rosario Tomasello, Malte R. Henningsen-Schomers, Thomas Wennekers Jan 2021

Biological Constraints On Neural Network Models Of Cognitive Function, Friedemann Pulvermüller, Rosario Tomasello, Malte R. Henningsen-Schomers, Thomas Wennekers

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Neural network models are potential tools for improving our understanding of complex brain functions. To address this goal, these models need to be neurobiologically realistic. However, although neural networks have advanced dramatically in recent years and even achieve human-like performance on complex perceptual and cognitive tasks, their similarity to aspects of brain anatomy and physiology is imperfect. Here, we discuss different types of neural models, including localist, auto-associative, hetero-associative, deep and whole-brain networks, and identify aspects under which their biological plausibility can be improved. These aspects range from the choice of model neurons and of mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and …

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Eslicarbazepine Acetate Response In Intellectual Disability Population Versus General Population, Jon Allard, Charlotte Lawthom, William Henley, Brendan Mclean, Sharon Hudson, Phil Tittensor, Sanjeev Rajakulendran, Shan Ellawela, Adrian Pace, Rohit Shankar Jan 2021

Eslicarbazepine Acetate Response In Intellectual Disability Population Versus General Population, Jon Allard, Charlotte Lawthom, William Henley, Brendan Mclean, Sharon Hudson, Phil Tittensor, Sanjeev Rajakulendran, Shan Ellawela, Adrian Pace, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background: A quarter of people with intellectual disability (ID) have epilepsy, compared to approximately one in a hundred across the general population. Evidence for the safe and effective prescribing of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) for those with ID is, however, limited. Aims of Study: This study seeks to strengthen the research evidence around Eslicarbazepine Acetate (ESL), a new AED, by comparing response of individuals with ID to those from the general population who do not have ID. Methods: A single data set was created through retrospective data collection from English and Welsh NHS Trusts. The UK-based Epilepsy Database Research Register (Ep-ID) …

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A Sph Model With Open Relaxation Boundary For Wave Generation And Absorption, G Zhu, J Hughes, S Zheng, D Greaves Jan 2021

A Sph Model With Open Relaxation Boundary For Wave Generation And Absorption, G Zhu, J Hughes, S Zheng, D Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In this paper, a numerical wave tank with open relaxation boundaryfor wave simulation is presented under the framework of weakly compressible Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). The open relaxationboundary consists of open boundaries and relaxation particles. A relaxation function is applied for the relaxation particles which are placed between the inflow/outflow zone and the fluid domain. Open particles lie inthe inflow/outflow regions to avoid kernel truncation. The open particlesand relaxation particles can be created and deleted depending on the fluidmotion around the open boundaries, and the properties of these particlescan be obtained from theoretical resolution or by extrapolating withinthe domain. The …

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Path Determination For Network Slicing In Wireless Mesh Disaster Networks, A Seng, U Trick, A Lehmann, B Ghita Jan 2021

Path Determination For Network Slicing In Wireless Mesh Disaster Networks, A Seng, U Trick, A Lehmann, B Ghita

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

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Extreme Responses Of A Hinged Raft Type Wave Energy Convertor, T Tosdevin, S Jin, A Caio, D Simmonds, M Hann, D Greaves Jan 2021

Extreme Responses Of A Hinged Raft Type Wave Energy Convertor, T Tosdevin, S Jin, A Caio, D Simmonds, M Hann, D Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Much attention has been paid in recent years to the determination of design loads for moored floating structures and the application of established methodologies for fixed structures have been found to be ineffective. This paper experimentally investigates extreme responses of a lazy S moored 1:20 scale model of Mocean Energy’s Blue Star wave energy convertor (WEC) along the 1 year return contour. The device is a hinged raft type WEC and the extreme responses studied include mooring loads and snatch load events. Long irregular wave time series are used in the estimation of extreme value distributions of the mooring load …

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Hospital Readmission Among People Experiencing Homelessness In England: A Cohort Study Of 2772 Matched Homeless And Housed Inpatients, Dan Lewer, Dee Menezes, Michelle Cornes, Ruth M. Blackburn, Richard Byng, Michael Clark, Spiros Denaxas, Hannah Evans, James Fuller, Nigel Hewett, Alan Kilmister, Serena April Luchenski, Jill Manthorpe, Martin Mckee, Joanne Neale, Alistair Story, Michela Tinelli, Martin Whiteford, Fatima Wurie, Alexei Yavlinsky, Andrew Hayward, Robert Aldridge Jan 2021

Hospital Readmission Among People Experiencing Homelessness In England: A Cohort Study Of 2772 Matched Homeless And Housed Inpatients, Dan Lewer, Dee Menezes, Michelle Cornes, Ruth M. Blackburn, Richard Byng, Michael Clark, Spiros Denaxas, Hannah Evans, James Fuller, Nigel Hewett, Alan Kilmister, Serena April Luchenski, Jill Manthorpe, Martin Mckee, Joanne Neale, Alistair Story, Michela Tinelli, Martin Whiteford, Fatima Wurie, Alexei Yavlinsky, Andrew Hayward, Robert Aldridge

Peninsula Medical School

BackgroundInpatients experiencing homelessness are often discharged to unstable accommodation or the street, which may increase the risk of readmission.MethodsWe conducted a cohort study of 2772 homeless patients discharged after an emergency admission at 78 hospitals across England between November 2013 and November 2016. For each individual, we selected a housed patient who lived in a socioeconomically deprived area, matched on age, sex, hospital, and year of discharge. Counts of emergency readmissions, planned readmissions, and Accident and Emergency (A&E) visits post-discharge were derived from national hospital databases, with a median of 2.8 years of follow-up. We estimated the cumulative incidence of …

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Using Realist Approaches In Nutrition And Dietetics Research, Gemma Jenkins, Isabella Maugeri, Claire Palermo, Rebecca Hardwick Jan 2021

Using Realist Approaches In Nutrition And Dietetics Research, Gemma Jenkins, Isabella Maugeri, Claire Palermo, Rebecca Hardwick

Peninsula Medical School

No abstract provided.

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Accounting For Benefits From Natural Capital: Applying A Novel Composite Indicator Framework To The Marine Environment, Emily Stebbings, Tara Hooper, Melanie C. Austen, Eleni Papathanasopoulou, Xiaoyu Yan Jan 2021

Accounting For Benefits From Natural Capital: Applying A Novel Composite Indicator Framework To The Marine Environment, Emily Stebbings, Tara Hooper, Melanie C. Austen, Eleni Papathanasopoulou, Xiaoyu Yan

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Freak Waves Caused By Reflection, David Andrade, Raphael Stuhlmeier, Michael Stiassnie Jan 2021

Freak Waves Caused By Reflection, David Andrade, Raphael Stuhlmeier, Michael Stiassnie

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

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Moving Towards More Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: A Meta‐Analysis On The Potential Of Plant‐Enriched Diets To Improve Fish Growth, Immunity And Disease Resistance, Miriam Reverter, N Tapissier‐Bontemps, Samira Sarter, Pierre Sasal, Domenico Caruso Jan 2021

Moving Towards More Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: A Meta‐Analysis On The Potential Of Plant‐Enriched Diets To Improve Fish Growth, Immunity And Disease Resistance, Miriam Reverter, N Tapissier‐Bontemps, Samira Sarter, Pierre Sasal, Domenico Caruso

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

AbstractAquatic animal diseases are one of the major limiting factors in aquaculture development, with disease emergence forecast to increase with global change. However, in order to treat increasing diseases in a context of global emergence of antimicrobial resistance and strengthening regulations on antimicrobial use, sustainable alternatives are urgently needed. The use of plant supplements to increase fish immunity and disease resistance has gained much popularity within the last decades. The use of functional supplements, such as plants, can also improve growth and feed assimilation, contributing to a better optimization of aquaculture resources (e.g. fish meal inclusion). We conducted a systematic …

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Assessing Sociology And Psychology In Uk Undergraduate Medical Education: Square Peg In A Round Hole?, J Harden, T Collett, S Forrest, K Kendall Jan 2021

Assessing Sociology And Psychology In Uk Undergraduate Medical Education: Square Peg In A Round Hole?, J Harden, T Collett, S Forrest, K Kendall

Peninsula Medical School

No abstract provided.

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Wave Modulation Of Flows On Open And Closed Reefs, M Lindhart, Js Rogers, Sa Maticka, Cb Woodson, Sg Monismith Jan 2021

Wave Modulation Of Flows On Open And Closed Reefs, M Lindhart, Js Rogers, Sa Maticka, Cb Woodson, Sg Monismith

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Using observations, numerical models, and theory, we explore a framework to classify reefs as open or closed based on their dynamics. While the concepts of open and closed reefs are used widely in studies of coral reef hydrodynamics and are generally based on geometry, there is no consensus on what qualifies as open and closed. With observations from Ofu, American Samoa, we show that the reef flat exhibits two different dynamical regimes depending on tidal and wave forcing. Flow over this reef flat resembles a classic one‐dimensional barrier reef flow during low tide, where wave setup creates a cross‐reef pressure …

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Dynamic Structural Colour Increases Photosynthetic Performance In The Alga Ericaria Selaginoides, Barry Pettifor, Lina M. Rasmusson, Jason M. Hall-Spencer Jan 2021

Dynamic Structural Colour Increases Photosynthetic Performance In The Alga Ericaria Selaginoides, Barry Pettifor, Lina M. Rasmusson, Jason M. Hall-Spencer

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Julian Stander, Katerina Tzioli And Mario Cortina Borja: 200 Years Of Greek Independence… And Pms, J Stander, K Tzioli, Borja M Cortina Jan 2021

Julian Stander, Katerina Tzioli And Mario Cortina Borja: 200 Years Of Greek Independence… And Pms, J Stander, K Tzioli, Borja M Cortina

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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The Use Of Cyber Ranges In The Maritime Context: Assessing Maritime-Cyber Risks, Raising Awareness, And Providing Training, Kimberly Tam, Kemedi Moara-Nkwe, Kevin D. Jones Jan 2021

The Use Of Cyber Ranges In The Maritime Context: Assessing Maritime-Cyber Risks, Raising Awareness, And Providing Training, Kimberly Tam, Kemedi Moara-Nkwe, Kevin D. Jones

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

A good defensive strategy against evolving cyber threats and cybercrimes is to raise awareness and use that awareness to prepare technical mitigation and human defense strategies. A prime way to do this is through training. While there are already many sectors employing this strategy (e.g., space, smart buildings, business IT), the maritime sector has yet to take advantage of the available cyber-range technology to assess cyber risks and create appropriate training to meet those risks. Cyber security training can come in 2 forms; the first is so security professionals can raise their awareness on the latest and most urgent issues …

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Walking Through Virtual Doors: A Study On The Effects Of Virtual Location Changes On Memory, Paul W.L. Watson, Swen Gaudl Jan 2021

Walking Through Virtual Doors: A Study On The Effects Of Virtual Location Changes On Memory, Paul W.L. Watson, Swen Gaudl

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The spaces we inhabit can shape and influence the way in which we learn or reinforce information. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows us to alter and create designed environments with great freedom over the visual, audio, and narrative elements. This freedom would benefit from further guidelines that detail approaches and implementations to best achieve desired information delivery goals. In this paper we present findings of a study that applies location-based memory strategies to VR environments, with the aim to aid word list recall without the subjects being required to apply any memory strategy themselves. Our findings suggest …

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