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Validation of an algorithm to reveal the U wave in atrial fibrillation (2018)
Journal Article
Al-Karadi, M. S., Wilkinson, A. J., Caldwell, J., & Langley, P. (2018). Validation of an algorithm to reveal the U wave in atrial fibrillation. Scientific reports, 8(1), Article 11946. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-30493-8

Major cardiac organisations recommend U wave abnormalities should be reported during ECG interpretation. However, U waves cannot be measured in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) due to the obscuring fibrillatory wave. The aim was to validate a U... Read More about Validation of an algorithm to reveal the U wave in atrial fibrillation.

Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) (2017)
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Frohnwieser, A., Pike, T., Murray, J., & Wilkinson, A. (2017). Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Animal behavior and cognition, 4(3), 340-348. https://doi.org/10.26451/abc.04.03.11.2017

Lateralized eye use is thought to increase brain efficiency, as the two hemispheres process different information perceived by the eyes. It has been observed in a wide variety of vertebrate species and, in general, information about conspecifics appe... Read More about Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps).

A non-invasive, home-based EEG hypoglycaemia warning system for personal monitoring using skin surface electrodes : a single-case feasibility study (2016)
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Clewett, C. J., Langley, P., Bateson, A. D., Asghar, A., & Wilkinson, A. J. (2016). A non-invasive, home-based EEG hypoglycaemia warning system for personal monitoring using skin surface electrodes : a single-case feasibility study. Health Technology Letters, 3(1), 2-5. https://doi.org/10.1049/htl.2015.0037

Hypoglycaemia unawareness is a common condition associated with increased risk of severe hypoglycaemia. The purpose of the authors' study was to develop a simple to use, home-based and non-invasive hypoglycaemia warning system based on electroencepha... Read More about A non-invasive, home-based EEG hypoglycaemia warning system for personal monitoring using skin surface electrodes : a single-case feasibility study.

An ultrasonic transducer transient compensator design based on a simplified Variable Structure Control algorithm (2013)
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Ma, S., Wilkinson, A. J., & Paulson, K. S. (2014). An ultrasonic transducer transient compensator design based on a simplified Variable Structure Control algorithm. Ultrasonics, 54(2), 502-515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2013.07.017

A non-linear control method, known as Variable Structure Control (VSC), is employed to reduce the duration of ultrasonic (US) transducer transients. A physically realizable system using a simplified form of the VSC algorithm is proposed for standard... Read More about An ultrasonic transducer transient compensator design based on a simplified Variable Structure Control algorithm.

Review of high level fault modeling approaches for mixed-signal systems (2010)
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Xia, L., Wilkinson, A., & Bell, I. (2010). Review of high level fault modeling approaches for mixed-signal systems. Journal of Electronics (China), 27(4), 490-497. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11767-011-0350-1

In the modern analogue design, Transistor Level Fault Simulation (TLFS) plays the importantpart since every fault in the whole circuit has to be simulated at that level. Unfortunately, it isa very CPU intensive task even though it maintains the high... Read More about Review of high level fault modeling approaches for mixed-signal systems.

Automated model generation algorithm for high-level fault modeling (2010)
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Xia, L., Wilkinson, A. J., & Bell, I. M. (2010). Automated model generation algorithm for high-level fault modeling. IEEE transactions on computer-aided design of integrated circuits and systems, 29(7), 1140-1145. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCAD.2010.2045556

High-level modeling for operational amplifiers (opamps) has been previously carried out successfully using models generated by published automated model generation approaches. Furthermore, high-level fault modeling (HLFM) has been shown to work reaso... Read More about Automated model generation algorithm for high-level fault modeling.

Management of spatial and temporal thermal dynamics using TLM (2008)
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Koay, A. L., Wilkinson, A. J., & Pulko, S. H. (2008). Management of spatial and temporal thermal dynamics using TLM. International journal of numerical modelling, 21(6), 591-606. https://doi.org/10.1002/JNM.701

The design of a preliminary spatial thermal control algorithm is described. This is based on the traditional state-space servo design and exploits the analogy between the transmission line matrix (TLM) method and state-space. The TLM algorithm involv... Read More about Management of spatial and temporal thermal dynamics using TLM.

TLM nodal state estimator: an alternative method of initializing a two-dimensional diffusion model (2008)
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Koay, A. L., Wilkinson, A. J., & Pulko, S. H. (2008). TLM nodal state estimator: an alternative method of initializing a two-dimensional diffusion model. International journal of numerical modelling, 21(5), 351-368. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.677

The transmission line matrix (TLM) method is an established technique for modelling thermal transients in heat transfer systems. However, initial and boundary conditions have always been slightly problematic, particularly when the boundary condition... Read More about TLM nodal state estimator: an alternative method of initializing a two-dimensional diffusion model.

An investigation of the effect of feedback on TLM nodes representing heat transfer (2005)
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Koay, A. L., Pulko, S. H., & Wilkinson, A. J. (2005). An investigation of the effect of feedback on TLM nodes representing heat transfer. International journal of numerical modelling, 18(6), 399-411. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.586

TLM is a very successful technique for modelling thermal transients in heat transfer systems. However, useful though transient modelling is, there are many systems in which the desired thermal behaviour can only be obtained by direct, real-time inter... Read More about An investigation of the effect of feedback on TLM nodes representing heat transfer.

Temporary balloon catheter occlusion for control of haemorrhage following penetrating axillary artery injury (2004)
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Mehta, T., Venkata Subramaniam, A., Chetter, I., Nicholson, A., & Wilkinson, A. (2004). Temporary balloon catheter occlusion for control of haemorrhage following penetrating axillary artery injury. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Extra, 8(2), 29-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2004.05.014

Penetrating injuries of the axillary artery are uncommon. Their repair can be difficult in the presence of torrential haemorrhage, which obscures the surgical field. We describe the use of interventional radiology for temporary control of bleeding to... Read More about Temporary balloon catheter occlusion for control of haemorrhage following penetrating axillary artery injury.

Wrapping strategies for temperature control of chilled foodstuffs during transport (2004)
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Stubbs, D. M., Pulko, S. H., & Wilkinson, A. J. (2004). Wrapping strategies for temperature control of chilled foodstuffs during transport. Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 26(1), 69-80. https://doi.org/10.1191/0142331204tm0106oa

There is a growing market for food producers to supply their goods direct to customers, which has largely been brought about by the growing popularity of web-based ordering. However, the geographical distance between supplier and consumer can be larg... Read More about Wrapping strategies for temperature control of chilled foodstuffs during transport.

The value of abdominal examination in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (2004)
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Venkatasubramaniam, A., Mehta, T., Chetter, I., Bryce, J., Renwick, P., Johnson, B., Wilkinson, A., & McCollum, P. (2004). The value of abdominal examination in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 27(1), 56-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2003.09.006

Background. There is considerable variability in the reported value of clinical examination in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). This study aims to assess accuracy of abdominal examination by a doctor, a nurse and the patient in the... Read More about The value of abdominal examination in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

REVERSE TIME TLM MODELING OF THERMAL PROBLEMS DESCRIBED BY THE HYPERBOLIC HEAT CONDUCTION EQUATION (2003)
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Koay, A., Pulko, S., & Wilkinson, A. (2003). REVERSE TIME TLM MODELING OF THERMAL PROBLEMS DESCRIBED BY THE HYPERBOLIC HEAT CONDUCTION EQUATION. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B Fundamentals, 44(4), 347-363. https://doi.org/10.1080/713836408

A method for reverse-time transmission line matrix (TLM) modeling of thermal diffusion problems described by the hyperbolic heat conduction equation is presented. The method involves pulse scattering governed by the inverse of the usual scattering ma... Read More about REVERSE TIME TLM MODELING OF THERMAL PROBLEMS DESCRIBED BY THE HYPERBOLIC HEAT CONDUCTION EQUATION.

Sensitivity of embedded component temperature to PCB structure and heat transfer coefficient (2003)
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Stubbs, D. M., Wilkinson, A. J., & Pulko, S. H. (2003). Sensitivity of embedded component temperature to PCB structure and heat transfer coefficient. IEE Proceedings Circuits Devices and Systems, 150(1), 73-77. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-cds%3A20030184

The sensitivity of embedded component temperature to the location of an embedded copper ground plane is investigated using computer simulation. The results show that the presence of a copper ground plane in close proximity to a component layer improv... Read More about Sensitivity of embedded component temperature to PCB structure and heat transfer coefficient.

The 'mouse organ' project: A learning approach to promote creativity and motivation (2002)
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Wilkinson, A. J., Miles, R. S., Bateson, A. D., Selke, K. K., & Holley, S. (2002). The 'mouse organ' project: A learning approach to promote creativity and motivation. International journal of electrical engineering education, 39(3), 278-283. https://doi.org/10.7227/IJEEE.39.3.12

This paper describes an approach to the teaching of the design and development of embedded computer systems. Traditional lectures in computer architecture and real time software are complemented by project-based learning with appropriate support sess... Read More about The 'mouse organ' project: A learning approach to promote creativity and motivation.

TLM models of bending transients and their application to the deformation of thin walled ceramic shapes (2002)
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Newton, H. R., Pulko, S. H., & Wilkinson, A. J. (2002). TLM models of bending transients and their application to the deformation of thin walled ceramic shapes. International journal of numerical modelling, 15(3), 287-301. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.444

A transmission line matrix model of viscous bending under gravity is devised. This is initially extended to a two-component, parallel, dashpot-spring model corresponding to a Kelvin solid, and then to a three-component model comprising an initial ela... Read More about TLM models of bending transients and their application to the deformation of thin walled ceramic shapes.

TLM representation of the hyperbolic heat conduction equation (2002)
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Pulko, S. H., Wilkinson, A. J., & Saidane, A. (2002). TLM representation of the hyperbolic heat conduction equation. International journal of numerical modelling, 15(3), 303-315. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.445

Many heat transfer situations are adequately described by the parabolic thermal diffusion equation. However, in situations in which very rapid heating occurs or in slower heating regimes for particular materials, the hyperbolic heat conduction equati... Read More about TLM representation of the hyperbolic heat conduction equation.

POSSUM and P-POSSUM overpredict mortality for carotid endarterectomy (2002)
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Kuhan, G., Abidia, A. F., Wijesinghe, L. D., Chetter, I. C., Johnson, B. F., Wilkinson, A. .., Renwick, P. M., & McCollum, P. T. (2002). POSSUM and P-POSSUM overpredict mortality for carotid endarterectomy. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 23(3), 209-211. https://doi.org/10.1053/ejvs.2001.1557

Objectives: the aim was to test the predictive accuracy of POSSUM and P-POSSUM on patients undergoing CEA. Design: retrospective and prospective study. Materials: 499 CEAs performed by four vascular surgeons from a single unit from 1992-99. The media... Read More about POSSUM and P-POSSUM overpredict mortality for carotid endarterectomy.

Risk modelling study for carotid endarterectomy (2001)
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Kuhan, G., Gardiner, E. D., Abidia, A. F., Chetter, I. C., Renwick, P. M., Johnson, B. F., Wilkinson, A. R., & McCollum, P. T. (2001). Risk modelling study for carotid endarterectomy. British journal of surgery, 88(12), 1590-1594. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0007-1323.2001.01938.x

Background: The aims of this study were to identify factors that influence the risk of stroke or death following carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and to develop a model to aid in comparative audit of vascular surgeons and units. Methods: A series of 839... Read More about Risk modelling study for carotid endarterectomy.

Reverse time modeling of thermal problems using the transmission line matrix approach (2001)
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Badger, I., Pulko, S. H., & Wilkinson, A. J. (2001). Reverse time modeling of thermal problems using the transmission line matrix approach. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B Fundamentals, 40(3), 249-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/104077901752379648

The possibility of using inverse scattering for reverse time modeling of thermal diffusion problems using the transmission line matrix is discussed. Consideration is given to network parameterization via a series of numerical experiments. A three-dim... Read More about Reverse time modeling of thermal problems using the transmission line matrix approach.