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Figure 1: Loosely based on the Abernathy-Utterback representation of the innovation pipeline of research software delivery models. Each curve is a model taken from experience and anecdotal evidence. Key: a,) The first stored memory computer is created b,) Grace Hopper and others develop programming languages and numerical methods c,) Teams of mathematicians develop research software, e.g., Dorothy Vaughan see Disney’s film Hidden Figures d,) Open source repository of numerical methods on punch cards collected from academic researchers by Rutherford Appleton Labs as a funding requirement e,) JISC funds research software development in faculty and IT services at universities where funding is along computing expertise, e.g., HPC, visualisation f,) eScience is funding initially to natural and then to social science for centralised teams funding is along research council remit g,) centralised generalised RSE teams are promoted over other models funded by Universities, RSE identified as technicians and more women join the profession h,) slow steady adoption of RSE in national research facilities.

Computing: Paradigm shifts, adoption, new digital professionals rising

Dr Joanna Leng, School of Computing, University of Leeds, UK and Dr Phillip Brooker, School of Sociology, University of Liverpool, Emeritus and Prof Wes Sharrock, School of Sociology, University of Manchester, focus on computing: paradigm shifts, charting the adoption and the rise of new digital professions.
Bridging realities: Dr. James Hutson on XR, GenAI, and gamification

Bridging realities: Dr. James Hutson on XR, GenAI, and gamification

The work of James Hutson, Lead XR Disruptor, Department Head at Lindenwood University, concerning bridging realities is placed under the spotlight
Figure 1. A) A test for AI consciousness B) Integrating AI and biological hemispheres with C) a radically new brain-machine-interface that reads and writes from the surface of dissected axonal bundle (e.g., corpus callosum)

AI consciousness and neuroscientifically plausible “seamless” mind-uploading

Masataka Watanabe, Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo’s School of Engineering, examines a test for AI consciousness. He proposes it as part of a scientific approach to deciphering consciousness that leads to “seamless” mind uploading.
Fig 1: The Abernathy-Utterback curve represents the innovation pipeline in this case as it transitions through the production of two consecutive stable products. It has three phases: 1) the Fluid Phase, where flexibility is needed because of uncertainty in the product idea, the technology and the market and in this case, the needs of the research community; 2) the Transitional Phase, when the technology, the application and the customer’s needs are better understood until a ‘dominant design’ emerges; 3,) the Specific Phase the ‘dominant design’ shifts from being different to having good performance

FFEA software: Repeated early innovation

Dr Joanna Leng, Senior Research Software Engineering Fellow at the University of Leeds, discusses software with repeated early innovation using the example of the FFEA software.

Exploring the role of machine learning in materials science and engineering

In this paper, Professor Dane Morgan and Research Scientist Ryan Jacobs, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, discuss their adventures in the field of machine learning in the areas of materials science and engineering.

Fostering fundamental computational skills, a global challenge

Koji Watanabe, Professor from Miyazaki International University in Japan, argues that fostering fundamental computational skills is a global challenge.
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Crafting investment models through contradictory value and momentum investment strategies by artificial intelligence

Professor Chien-Feng Huang discusses how Artificial Intelligence could provide innovative models and strategies to solve investment problems.

Quantum network technology

Prof Dr Stephanie Wehner, Director of the European Quantum Internet Alliance, explains how quantum network technology and a quantum internet could revolutionise communication and connectivity.

Supporting ICT employment opportunities for women in Egypt

Ragui Assaad and Irene Selwaness examine the increase of women in ICT jobs in Egypt, as well as gender disparities and the efforts to promote ICT employment growth.
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The development of research software engineering as a profession

Dr Joanna Leng at the School of Computing explores Research Software Engineering (RSE) as an emerging profession, and how computing technology is core to many professions.
Figure 1. Indicative robots used by the Autonomous Robots Lab and Team CERBERUS (DARPA Subterranean Challenge).

Employing robotics for inspection operations

Kostas Alexis of the Autonomous Robots Lab, Department of Engineering Cybernetics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, explores the use of autonomous robotics for inspection operations.
Artificial Intelligence concept - 3d rendered image. Dark background. Glowing abstract digital neuron connections. Hologram human brain view. Innovative process technology. Plexus lines.

Neuronal networks of depression: Pushing the limits of brain stimulation technology

A team of researchers at the University of Freiburg and Delft University of Technology have joined forces to explore a new focused ultrasound technology to tap into the Neuronal Networks of Depression.
Nanotexured surfaces could be transformative - If given a chance to flourish

Nanotexured surfaces could be transformative – If given a chance to flourish

Professor Parvaneh Mokarian, founder of the technology and SUN-PILOT coordinator from Trinity College Dublin and AMBER centre looks at the possibilities and applications of nanotextured surfaces.
Digital background depicting innovative technologies in (AI) artificial systems, neural interfaces and internet machine learning technologies

Human-centirc artificial intelligence: Frontier research and building industry capability

Chin-Teng Lin, Distinguished Professor from the University of Technology Sydney, Human-centric AI Centre, AAII, explores human-centric AI, focusing on frontier research & building industry capability.
Underwater fiber-optic cable on ocean floor.

Protecting submarine cables for enhanced connectivity

Morten Eriksrud, at ASN Norway AS, looks to the protection of the global network of submarine cables and other critical subsea infrastructure.
Artificial brain with colorful cables.

The SP theory of intelligence

Dr Gerry Wolff, the Director of CognitionResearch.org, looks at the SP theory of intelligence and the way we ‘store’ information in our brains.
Figure 1. A pipeline of performing a systematic search resulting in a large text database, followed by either (A) a classical, time-consuming review process, or (B) fully transparent screening in interaction with advanced machine learning models.

Revolutionizing systematic reviews: the ASReview project’s call for trust and transparency in AI-aided screening...

Owing to the challenges inherent in the screening process, finding a low percentage of relevant studies at a high cost is common, making AI-aided screening tools a necessity.

Why is engineering design important for all leaners?

Engineering design systematically identifies needs, wants, and problems and then devises solutions to address them. A central component of our work is guiding students in the engineered design of solutions to local environmental problems.
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Discussing early innovation software by example of the PERPL software

Dr Joanna Leng, School of Computing, University of Leeds, UK, presents a project from the fellowship, on the PERPL (pattern extraction from relative positions of localisations) software which analyses super-resolution light microscopy (SRLM) data.
scientists, research, Aggregation-Induced Emission

Construction of aggregation-induced emission monolayer at the air/water interface

Kohei Iritani, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Technology explores the construction of aggregation-induced emission monolayer at the air/water interface.

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