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Soundscape assessment: Towards a validated translation of perceptual attributes in different languages (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Aletta, F., Oberman, T., Axelsson, Ö., Xie, H., Zhang, Y., Lau, S. K., …Kang, J. (2020). Soundscape assessment: Towards a validated translation of perceptual attributes in different languages. In INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings 2020 ( 3137-3146)

The recently published ISO/TS 12913-2:2018 standard aims to provide researchers and practitioners around the world with a reliable questionnaire for soundscape characterization. The ISO Technical Specifications report protocols and attributes grounde... Read More about Soundscape assessment: Towards a validated translation of perceptual attributes in different languages.

Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) of the solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture process (2020)
Journal Article
Akinola, T. E., Oko, E., Wu, X., Ma, K., & Wang, M. (2020). Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) of the solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture process. Energy, 213, Article 118840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118840

The flexible operation capability of solvent-based post-combustion capture (PCC) process is vital to efficiently meet the load variation requirement in the integrated upstream power plant. This can be achieved through the deployment of an appropriate... Read More about Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) of the solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture process.

Sound transmission across a narrow sidebranch array duct muffler at low Mach number (2020)
Journal Article
Yu, H. M., & Tang, S. K. (2020). Sound transmission across a narrow sidebranch array duct muffler at low Mach number. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 148(3), 1692-1702. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0001993

The sound transmission loss across a duct muffler in the form of a linear array of 11 narrow sidebranches is examined experimentally in the present study. The introduction of a low Mach number duct flow deteriorates the broadband acoustical performan... Read More about Sound transmission across a narrow sidebranch array duct muffler at low Mach number.

A review of organic waste enrichment for inducing palatability of black soldier fly larvae: Wastes to valuable resources (2020)
Journal Article
Raksasat, R., Lim, J. W., Kiatkittipong, W., Kiatkittipong, K., Ho, Y. C., Lam, M. K., …Cheng, C. K. (2020). A review of organic waste enrichment for inducing palatability of black soldier fly larvae: Wastes to valuable resources. Environmental pollution, 267, Article 115488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115488

The increase of annual organic wastes generated worldwide has become a major problem for many countries since the mismanagement could bring about negative effects on the environment besides, being costly for an innocuous disposal. Recently, insect la... Read More about A review of organic waste enrichment for inducing palatability of black soldier fly larvae: Wastes to valuable resources.

Multi-beat averaging reveals u waves are ubiquitous and standing tall at elevated heart rates following exercise (2020)
Journal Article
Al-Karadi, M. S., & Langley, P. (2020). Multi-beat averaging reveals u waves are ubiquitous and standing tall at elevated heart rates following exercise. Sensors, 20(14), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20144029

The reporting of U wave abnormalities is clinically important, but the measurement of this small electrocardiographic (ECG) feature is extremely difficult, especially in challenging recording conditions, such as stress exercise, due to contaminating... Read More about Multi-beat averaging reveals u waves are ubiquitous and standing tall at elevated heart rates following exercise.

Ultrasonic exfoliation of graphene in water: A key parameter study (2020)
Journal Article
Tyurnina, A. V., Tzanakis, I., Morton, J., Mi, J., Porfyrakis, K., Maciejewska, B., …Eskin, D. G. (2020). Ultrasonic exfoliation of graphene in water: A key parameter study. Carbon, 168, 737-747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2020.06.029

Liquid Phase Exfoliation (LPE) is an efficient method for graphene flake exfoliation and considered to be compatible with industrial production requirements. However, most of available LPE methods require the use of harmful and expensive solvents for... Read More about Ultrasonic exfoliation of graphene in water: A key parameter study.

Comparing the effects of visibility of different neighborhood greenery settings on the preference ratings and noise annoyance responses to road traffic noises (2020)
Journal Article
Chung, W. K., Leung, T. M., Chau, C. K., & Tang, S. K. (2020). Comparing the effects of visibility of different neighborhood greenery settings on the preference ratings and noise annoyance responses to road traffic noises. Applied acoustics. Acoustique appliqué. Angewandte Akustik, 169, Article 107474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107474

The impact of visual environment on human noise perceptions has always been under scrutiny. Two consecutive sets of laboratory experiments were performed for studying the effect of visual perceptions of different percentages of sea, greenery, and/or... Read More about Comparing the effects of visibility of different neighborhood greenery settings on the preference ratings and noise annoyance responses to road traffic noises.

The influence of musculoskeletal forces on the growth of the prenatal cortex in the ilium: a finite element study (2020)
Journal Article
Watson, P. J., Fagan, M. J., & Dobson, C. A. (in press). The influence of musculoskeletal forces on the growth of the prenatal cortex in the ilium: a finite element study. Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2020.1777546

Remodelling and adaptation of bone within the pelvis is believed to be influenced by the mechanical strains generated during locomotion. Variation in the cortical bone thickness observed in the prenatal ilium has been linked to the musculoskeletal lo... Read More about The influence of musculoskeletal forces on the growth of the prenatal cortex in the ilium: a finite element study.

On the performance of existing acoustic energy models when applied to multi-purpose performance halls (2020)
Journal Article
Gao, J., Tang, S. K., Zhao, Y., Cai, Y., & Pan, L. (2020). On the performance of existing acoustic energy models when applied to multi-purpose performance halls. Applied acoustics. Acoustique appliqué. Angewandte Akustik, 167, Article 107401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107401

Acoustical measurements were done in two multi-purpose performance halls in the present study. The measured data are compared with predictions from three acoustic energy models in existing literature derived for churches and large reverberant theatre... Read More about On the performance of existing acoustic energy models when applied to multi-purpose performance halls.

Non-destructive testing and evaluation of composite materials/structures: A state-of-the-art review (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, B., Zhong, S., Lee, T. L., Fancey, K., & Mi, J. (2020). Non-destructive testing and evaluation of composite materials/structures: A state-of-the-art review. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 12(4), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814020913761

Composite materials/structures are advancing in product efficiency, cost-effectiveness and the development of superior specific properties. There are increasing demands in their applications to load-carrying structures in aerospace, wind turbines, tr... Read More about Non-destructive testing and evaluation of composite materials/structures: A state-of-the-art review.

A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification (2020)
Journal Article
Koe, B., Abraham, C., Bailey, C., Greening, B., Small, M., Connolley, T., & Mi, J. (2020). A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification. HardwareX, 7, Article e00104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00104

As a part of a research into new techniques for purifying recycled aluminium alloys, a novel electromagnetic apparatus had been developed for investigating in real-time the separation mechanisms of detrimental inclusions in aluminium alloy melts unde... Read More about A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification.

A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Montgomery, G. . J. H., Abt, G., Dobson, C. A., Evans, W. J., Aye, M., & Ditroilo, M. (2020). A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60(5), 770-778. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.20.10412-2

BACKGROUND: Intermittent mechanical loading generates greater bone adaptations than continuous mechanical loading in rodents but has never been evaluated in humans. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a continuous and intermittent counter... Read More about A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment (2020)
Journal Article
Michailos, S., Walker, M., Moody, A., Poggio, D., & Pourkashanian, M. (2020). Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment. Energy Conversion and Management, 209, Article 112663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112663

The biomethanation of CO2 from anaerobic digestion within the power to gas concept has recently emerged as a promising technology to upgrade biogas, to decarbonise the domestic and industrial heat sector, provide long term energy storage and deliver... Read More about Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment.

A quantitative study on the impact of emotion on social media engagement and conversion (2020)
Journal Article
Buffard, J., & Papasava, A. (2020). A quantitative study on the impact of emotion on social media engagement and conversion. Journal of Digital & Social Media Marketing, 7(4), 355-375

Academic understanding of social media remains limited. The use of emotion in social marketing and advertising, for example, is particularly under-researched. This study aims to understand how brands leverage emotion on social media and to measure... Read More about A quantitative study on the impact of emotion on social media engagement and conversion.

Drop weight impact behaviour of viscoelastically prestressed composites (2020)
Journal Article
Qin, Y., & Fancey, K. S. (2020). Drop weight impact behaviour of viscoelastically prestressed composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 131, Article 105782. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2020.105782

Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites (VPPMCs) are produced by subjecting fibres to tensile creep, the creep load being released prior to fibre moulding. Following matrix curing, the viscoelastically recovering fibres generate com... Read More about Drop weight impact behaviour of viscoelastically prestressed composites.

Referral Marketing in Online Higher Education: a Holistic Snapshot of Strategic Initiatives, Effectiveness and Opportunities in a leading International Organization (2020)
Journal Article
Boros, E., & Papasava, A. (2020). Referral Marketing in Online Higher Education: a Holistic Snapshot of Strategic Initiatives, Effectiveness and Opportunities in a leading International Organization. 00 Journal not listed, 1(3), https://doi.org/10.6017/jmche.v1i3.11999

Referral Marketing (RM) has only recently sparked the interest of marketers in the online higher education (OE) sector, with distinct gaps identified in the literature. This concept is closely linked with consumer brand engagement, relationship marke... Read More about Referral Marketing in Online Higher Education: a Holistic Snapshot of Strategic Initiatives, Effectiveness and Opportunities in a leading International Organization.

Effects of sound incidence angle on the effectiveness of noise reduction measures applied to acoustic windows (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Leung, M., Tang, S. K., & Fung, M. L. (2019). Effects of sound incidence angle on the effectiveness of noise reduction measures applied to acoustic windows. In Proceedings of inter-noise 2019 : the 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering

With more residential buildings being built close to road network systems in Hong Kong, there is an increasing need to find method to combat excessive traffic noise exposure in residentials unit. Several measures have been employed in various places,... Read More about Effects of sound incidence angle on the effectiveness of noise reduction measures applied to acoustic windows.

Sound insulation of plenum windows installed with rigid cylinder array (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Li, X., & Tang, S. K. (2019). Sound insulation of plenum windows installed with rigid cylinder array. In Proceedings of inter-noise 2019. The 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering

In this study, a 1:4 scale down model was established to investigate the acoustical performance of plenum window installed with a rigid cylinder array. A total of 6 rigid cylinders were vertically placed as a 2x3 array inside the central cavity of a... Read More about Sound insulation of plenum windows installed with rigid cylinder array.

Characterization of ultrasonic bubble clouds in a liquid metal by synchrotron X-ray high speed imaging and statistical analysis (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, C., Connolley, T., Tzanakis, I., Eskin, D., & Mi, J. (2020). Characterization of ultrasonic bubble clouds in a liquid metal by synchrotron X-ray high speed imaging and statistical analysis. Materials, 13(1), Article 44. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13010044

Quantitative understanding of the interactions of ultrasonic waves with liquid and solidifying metals is essential for developing optimal processing strategies for ultrasound processing of metal alloys in the solidification processes. In this researc... Read More about Characterization of ultrasonic bubble clouds in a liquid metal by synchrotron X-ray high speed imaging and statistical analysis.

Experimental analysis of defrosting and heating performance of a solar-assisted heat pump integrated phase change energy storage (2019)
Journal Article
Chen, H., Li, G., Wang, Y., Zhang, F., Badiei, A., Lu, T., …Zhang, Y. (2020). Experimental analysis of defrosting and heating performance of a solar-assisted heat pump integrated phase change energy storage. International journal of energy research, 44(3), 2173-2182. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.5076

© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd This thesis investigates a novel solar-assisted heat pump integrated phase change energy storage system. The defrosting performance of this system was studied experimentally and the results were compared with two tradit... Read More about Experimental analysis of defrosting and heating performance of a solar-assisted heat pump integrated phase change energy storage.