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Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis
Thesis
(2012). Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis

Left unchecked the degradation of reinforced concrete can result in the weakening of a structure and lead to both hazardous and costly problems throughout the built environment. In some cases failure to recognise the problem and apply appropriate rem... Read More about Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis.

The usability of knowledge based authentication methods on mobile devices
Thesis
(2013). The usability of knowledge based authentication methods on mobile devices

Mobile devices are providing ever increasing functionality to users, and the risks associated with applications storing personal details are high. Graphical authentication methods have been shown to provide better security in terms of password space... Read More about The usability of knowledge based authentication methods on mobile devices.

An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming
Thesis
(2014). An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming

Background: Robots have been used in the past as tools to aid the teaching of programming. There
is limited evidence, however, about the effectiveness of simulated robots for this purpose.

Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of a robot simulato... Read More about An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming.

Investigating the use of native language calls in a multi-channel business process
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(2011). Investigating the use of native language calls in a multi-channel business process

Background
Making system functionality available via multi-channel access (MCA) can be achieved through exposing functions and business processes as software services. When offering MCA to a business process, system performance is an important consi... Read More about Investigating the use of native language calls in a multi-channel business process.

Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages
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Williams, N. K. (2015). Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages

This research is concerned with the effect of visual stimulus on decision-­-making and opinions, what visual aspects of a page affect very early impressions of web sites, and how this relates to computational methods of prediction and evaluation of w... Read More about Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages.

Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis
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Soobhany, A. R. (2013). Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis

Digital imaging devices, such as digital cameras or mobile phones, are prevalent in society. The images created by these devices can be used in the commission of crime. Source device identification is an emerging research area and involves the identi... Read More about Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis.