| 1. | Editorial Board Control Engineering Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4, April 2011, Page IFC | | | 4. | Agent-based virtual organization architecture Original Research Article Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 26 March 2011 S. Rodriguez, V. Julián, J. Bajo, C. Carrascosa, V. Botti, J.M. Corchado | | | 8. | Systems approach for condition management design: JET neutral beam system—A fusion case study Original Research Article Fusion Engineering and Design, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 March 2011 M. Khella, J. Pearson, R. Dixon, D. Ciric, I. Day, R. King, J. Milnes, R. Stafford-Allen | | | 11. | Laser phase noise and OFDM symbol duration effects on the performance of direct-detection based optical OFDM access network Original Research Article Optical Fiber Technology, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 March 2011 Dung Tien Pham, Moon-Ki Hong, Jeong-Min Joo, Eun-Soo Nam, Sang-Kook Han
Highlights► We investigated the impacts of the laser phase noise in DDO-OFDM for access-network. ► The system performance was analyzed for various OFDM symbol durations. ► These analyses were numerically, experimentally demonstrated. ► A PN-effect difference between the access-network & long-haul range was verified. ►The longer OFDM symbol duration may not be preferred for the better performance. | | | 14. | Fabrication of Normally-Closed bidirectional Micropumps in Silicon-Polymer technology featuring Photopatternable Silicone Valve Lips Original Research Article Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 25 March 2011 Thomas Lemke, Giovanni Biancuzzi, Hagen Feth, Jochen Huber, Frank Goldschmidtböing, Peter Woias, Thomas Lemke, Giovanni Biancuzzi, Hagen Feth, Jochen Huber, Frank Goldschmidtböing, Peter Woias | | | 17. | Automated Fabric Defect Detection – A Review Review Article Image and Vision Computing, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 24 March 2011 Henry Y.T., Ngan | Grantham K.H., Pang | Nelson H.C., Yung
Graphical Abstract Research Highlights►This paper presents a review of automated fabric defect detection methods in the last 20 years. It contains 139 references, and most of them are directly related to the topic of fabric defect detection. ►Recent research activities on fabric defect detection are summarized and their significant features are outlined. The pros and cons of each approach are also discussed. ►It offers a wider categorization of methods of seven classes (i.e., statistical, spectral, model-based, learning, structural, hybrid, and motif-based). ►It also provides a qualitative analysis for each chosen method. Detection success rate, quantity of samples for testing, and strengths and weaknesses are listed and compared for each method. | | | 18. | Face recognition based on the multi-scale local image structures Original Research Article Pattern Recognition, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 24 March 2011 Cong Geng, Xudong Jiang
Highlights► Keypoint detection, partial descriptor and insignificant keypoint removal. ► Keypoint search for the nearest subjects and a two-stage image matching scheme. ► emplate selection, unstable keypoint removal and template synthesis. | | | 19. | Pair-polar coordinate based cancelable fingerprint templates Original Research Article Pattern Recognition, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 24 March 2011 Tohari Ahmad, Jiankun Hu, Song Wang
Highlights► Registration free fingerprint cancelable template. ► Templates correlation attack resistance. ► Meet the diversity, revocability and security requirements. ► Relatively low equal error rate (EER). ► Small EER difference between transformed and nontransformed templates. | | | 21. | Modelling and performance of a small siphonic hydropower system Original Research Article Renewable Energy, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 March 2011 B.H. Stark, E. Andò, G. Hartley
Highlights► Multi-physics analytical model of hydro power generation system. ► Model of complete axial-flow hydraulic turbine, parameterised by blade geometry. ► Presentation of a conceptual model for runner drag torque mechanisms. ► Experimental validation of modelled turbine performance for varying electric output power. | | | 23. | Characterization of laser carved micro channel polycrystalline silicon solar cell Original Research Article Solid-State Electronics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 March 2011 Hsin-Chien Chen, Liann-Be Chang, Ming-Jer Jeng, Chao-Sung Lai
Highlights► The efficiency of silicon solar cells was increased carving micro channel structures. ► Cell’s efficiency was increased 0.23–1.50% as the structure radius varied 15–35 μm. ► Efficiency started to decrease when the structure radius was greater than 40 μm. ► Micro channels also improved the Fill Factor of polycrystalline silicon solar cells. | | |