Proceedings of The International Symposium on Pervasive Displays - PerDis '14, 2014
We describe the Byker Lives an interactive installation that aimed to support user-contributed co... more We describe the Byker Lives an interactive installation that aimed to support user-contributed content in an exhibition of community history around a landmark housing development. As both the history of the development and subsequent social problems in the area are contentious issues, we aimed to support discussion around content that might mean very different things to different people. Based on a yearlong deployment, we reflect on the exhibit in terms of its ability to support community participation, create dialogue representing multiple perspectives on the content and allow lightweight curation.
Organic matter (OM) decomposition and soil fauna feeding activity were integrated as functional e... more Organic matter (OM) decomposition and soil fauna feeding activity were integrated as functional endpoints into ecotoxicological tests with intact-soil-core Terrestrial Model Ecosystems (TMEs). Cellulose filter paper served as standardized OM and was either inserted into the top soil or placed on the soil surface for a period of up to 16 weeks. Faunal feeding activity was assessed by the bait-lamina method. The fungicide carbendazim, applied at six dosages ranging from 0.36 kg/ha to 87.5 kg a.i./ha, served as a model chemical. To validate the results from the TME test, a field study was run in parallel. In TMEs the cellulose paper inserted into the soil was decomposed faster than under field conditions. The carbendaziminduced effects on OM decomposition in TMEs and in the field were comparable and followed a clear doseresponse relationship. The calculated EC 50 values after 8 weeks of incubation were 9.5, 7.1 and 2.1 kg carbendazim/ha for grassland TMEs, grassland field and arable TMEs, respectively. The feeding activity of the soil fauna showed a large variability. The EC 50 values for the effect of carbendazim on bait-lamina consumption ranged between 2.0 and 56 kg a.i./ha. Effects on decomposition were correlated with effects on enchytraeids and earthworms but not with effects on bait-lamina consumption.
In this paper we describe a technology probe aiming to aid understanding of how digital displays ... more In this paper we describe a technology probe aiming to aid understanding of how digital displays can help support communities. Using a simple photo gallery application, deployed in a central social point in a small village and displaying usergenerated photos and videos, we have been able to gain an understanding of this setting, field test our device and inspire new ideas directly from members of the community. We explore the process of deploying this display, the response from residents and how the display has taken a place within the community.
International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction, 2009
The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction w... more The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction with public displays. Furthermore, such interaction can help overcome some of the problems associated with interactions with public displays, e.g. the potential inability of users interact with a touch screen display because of its physical placement (e.g. inappropriate height for a wheelchair user), supporting multi-user interaction and as a means for enabling user content to be transferred to a public display. In this paper we discuss our explorations of some of these issues and present design guidelines as a result.
Proceedings of the 8th ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems - DIS '10, 2010
We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social s... more We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social systems with the participation of communities, inspired by probe-based methodologies. This approach is illustrated by our attempts to design and understand the role of situated display technologies in a rural community, which has led to the development of a photo display and digital notice board, guided by the community's involvement.
Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We... more Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We believe that there is also a role for pervasive technology in smaller communities, including in rural areas that are typically late to receive the benefits of new technologies. This chapter describes a recent pervasive advertising display deployed in Wray, a village in North West England, which was developed with the involvement of community members and evaluated 'in the wild'. Our research contributes an exploration of rural communities as a site for pervasive digital signage, including our experiences relating to the design of the display and findings relating to its use in the community.
Proceedings of the 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference on Participation - MAB '12, 2012
In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help f... more In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help form a better understanding of the relationship between technology and political activity. The paper is written in an attempt to articulate a better understanding of the relationship between political processes, urban environments and situated technologies. The paper is written from a UK perspective, although the ideas have a broader relevance for relatively developed western democracies. To this end we analyse the political and digital divides which are present in western society focusing on local politics in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK as a case study. Following a brief description of the problem domain we briefly give an outline of an ongoing project Viewpoint which has created a mobile voting system which we are currently deploying in various locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promot... more Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promoting awareness of others and sharing content that is of mutual interest to community members. In this article, we survey the use of interactive displays in communities, focusing on the long-term deployment of a photo display and digital noticeboard in a rural village. Over several years, this deployment highlighted how displays can support awareness, local history, visitors and newcomers.
As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under re... more As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under real-world conditions, little consideration has been given to what happens when research ends. In many cases, users are heavily involved in the design process and encouraged to integrate the resulting technologies into their lives before they are withdrawn, while in some cases technologies are being left in place after research concludes. Often, little is done to assess the impact and legacy of these deployments. In this paper, we return to two examples in which we designed technologies with the involvement of communities and examine what steps were taken to ensure their longterm viability and what happened following the departure of researchers. From these examples, we provide guidelines for planning and executing technology handovers when conducting research with communities.
We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supportin... more We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supporting notions of community in a rural village. Through a combination of ethnography, technology probe deployments and a design workshop, we have deployed and evaluated a successful prototype display.
International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction, 2009
The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction w... more The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction with public displays. Furthermore, such interaction can help overcome some of the problems associated with interactions with public displays, e.g. the potential inability of users interact with a touch screen display because of its physical placement (e.g. inappropriate height for a wheelchair user), supporting multi-user interaction and as a means for enabling user content to be transferred to a public display. In this paper we discuss our explorations of some of these issues and present design guidelines as a result.
Proceedings of the 8th ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems - DIS '10, 2010
We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social s... more We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social systems with the participation of communities, inspired by probe-based methodologies. This approach is illustrated by our attempts to design and understand the role of situated display technologies in a rural community, which has led to the development of a photo display and digital notice board, guided by the community's involvement.
Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We... more Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We believe that there is also a role for pervasive technology in smaller communities, including in rural areas that are typically late to receive the benefits of new technologies. This chapter describes a recent pervasive advertising display deployed in Wray, a village in North West England, which was developed with the involvement of community members and evaluated 'in the wild'. Our research contributes an exploration of rural communities as a site for pervasive digital signage, including our experiences relating to the design of the display and findings relating to its use in the community.
Proceedings of the 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference on Participation - MAB '12, 2012
In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help f... more In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help form a better understanding of the relationship between technology and political activity. The paper is written in an attempt to articulate a better understanding of the relationship between political processes, urban environments and situated technologies. The paper is written from a UK perspective, although the ideas have a broader relevance for relatively developed western democracies. To this end we analyse the political and digital divides which are present in western society focusing on local politics in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK as a case study. Following a brief description of the problem domain we briefly give an outline of an ongoing project Viewpoint which has created a mobile voting system which we are currently deploying in various locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promot... more Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promoting awareness of others and sharing content that is of mutual interest to community members. In this article, we survey the use of interactive displays in communities, focusing on the long-term deployment of a photo display and digital noticeboard in a rural village. Over several years, this deployment highlighted how displays can support awareness, local history, visitors and newcomers.
As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under re... more As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under real-world conditions, little consideration has been given to what happens when research ends. In many cases, users are heavily involved in the design process and encouraged to integrate the resulting technologies into their lives before they are withdrawn, while in some cases technologies are being left in place after research concludes. Often, little is done to assess the impact and legacy of these deployments. In this paper, we return to two examples in which we designed technologies with the involvement of communities and examine what steps were taken to ensure their longterm viability and what happened following the departure of researchers. From these examples, we provide guidelines for planning and executing technology handovers when conducting research with communities.
We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supportin... more We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supporting notions of community in a rural village. Through a combination of ethnography, technology probe deployments and a design workshop, we have deployed and evaluated a successful prototype display.
ABSTRACT The authors estimate a price-conditional vector autoregression for individual company di... more ABSTRACT The authors estimate a price-conditional vector autoregression for individual company dividends and this is used to forecast future dividends. Stocks are then ranked by the ratio of their current price relative to future dividend forecasts. This ranking is shown to forecast returns, using cross-section return regressions, even after controlling for conventional measures of risk. Copyright 1995 by Blackwell Publishers Ltd and The Victoria University of Manchester
In this paper we introduce a new testing procedure for evaluating the rationality of fixed-event ... more In this paper we introduce a new testing procedure for evaluating the rationality of fixed-event forecasts based on a pseudo-maximum likelihood estimator. The procedure is designed to be robust to departures in the normality assumption. A model is introduced to show that such departures are likely when forecasters experience a credibility loss when they make large changes to their forecasts. The test is illustrated using monthly fixed-event forecasts produced by four UK institutions. Use of the robust test leads to the conclusion that certain forecasts are rational while use of the Gaussian-based test implies that certain forecasts are irrational. The difference in the results is due to the nature of the underlying data.
Journal of EMPIRICAL FINANCE ELSEVIER Journal of Empirical Finance 2 (1996) 295306 A crosssection... more Journal of EMPIRICAL FINANCE ELSEVIER Journal of Empirical Finance 2 (1996) 295306 A crosssection test of the present value model George Bulkley *, Nick Taylor University of Exeter, Department of Economics, Amory Building, Rennes Drive, Exeter EX4 4R J, ...
Proceedings of The International Symposium on Pervasive Displays - PerDis '14, 2014
We describe the Byker Lives an interactive installation that aimed to support user-contributed co... more We describe the Byker Lives an interactive installation that aimed to support user-contributed content in an exhibition of community history around a landmark housing development. As both the history of the development and subsequent social problems in the area are contentious issues, we aimed to support discussion around content that might mean very different things to different people. Based on a yearlong deployment, we reflect on the exhibit in terms of its ability to support community participation, create dialogue representing multiple perspectives on the content and allow lightweight curation.
Organic matter (OM) decomposition and soil fauna feeding activity were integrated as functional e... more Organic matter (OM) decomposition and soil fauna feeding activity were integrated as functional endpoints into ecotoxicological tests with intact-soil-core Terrestrial Model Ecosystems (TMEs). Cellulose filter paper served as standardized OM and was either inserted into the top soil or placed on the soil surface for a period of up to 16 weeks. Faunal feeding activity was assessed by the bait-lamina method. The fungicide carbendazim, applied at six dosages ranging from 0.36 kg/ha to 87.5 kg a.i./ha, served as a model chemical. To validate the results from the TME test, a field study was run in parallel. In TMEs the cellulose paper inserted into the soil was decomposed faster than under field conditions. The carbendaziminduced effects on OM decomposition in TMEs and in the field were comparable and followed a clear doseresponse relationship. The calculated EC 50 values after 8 weeks of incubation were 9.5, 7.1 and 2.1 kg carbendazim/ha for grassland TMEs, grassland field and arable TMEs, respectively. The feeding activity of the soil fauna showed a large variability. The EC 50 values for the effect of carbendazim on bait-lamina consumption ranged between 2.0 and 56 kg a.i./ha. Effects on decomposition were correlated with effects on enchytraeids and earthworms but not with effects on bait-lamina consumption.
In this paper we describe a technology probe aiming to aid understanding of how digital displays ... more In this paper we describe a technology probe aiming to aid understanding of how digital displays can help support communities. Using a simple photo gallery application, deployed in a central social point in a small village and displaying usergenerated photos and videos, we have been able to gain an understanding of this setting, field test our device and inspire new ideas directly from members of the community. We explore the process of deploying this display, the response from residents and how the display has taken a place within the community.
International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction, 2009
The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction w... more The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction with public displays. Furthermore, such interaction can help overcome some of the problems associated with interactions with public displays, e.g. the potential inability of users interact with a touch screen display because of its physical placement (e.g. inappropriate height for a wheelchair user), supporting multi-user interaction and as a means for enabling user content to be transferred to a public display. In this paper we discuss our explorations of some of these issues and present design guidelines as a result.
Proceedings of the 8th ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems - DIS '10, 2010
We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social s... more We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social systems with the participation of communities, inspired by probe-based methodologies. This approach is illustrated by our attempts to design and understand the role of situated display technologies in a rural community, which has led to the development of a photo display and digital notice board, guided by the community's involvement.
Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We... more Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We believe that there is also a role for pervasive technology in smaller communities, including in rural areas that are typically late to receive the benefits of new technologies. This chapter describes a recent pervasive advertising display deployed in Wray, a village in North West England, which was developed with the involvement of community members and evaluated 'in the wild'. Our research contributes an exploration of rural communities as a site for pervasive digital signage, including our experiences relating to the design of the display and findings relating to its use in the community.
Proceedings of the 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference on Participation - MAB '12, 2012
In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help f... more In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help form a better understanding of the relationship between technology and political activity. The paper is written in an attempt to articulate a better understanding of the relationship between political processes, urban environments and situated technologies. The paper is written from a UK perspective, although the ideas have a broader relevance for relatively developed western democracies. To this end we analyse the political and digital divides which are present in western society focusing on local politics in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK as a case study. Following a brief description of the problem domain we briefly give an outline of an ongoing project Viewpoint which has created a mobile voting system which we are currently deploying in various locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promot... more Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promoting awareness of others and sharing content that is of mutual interest to community members. In this article, we survey the use of interactive displays in communities, focusing on the long-term deployment of a photo display and digital noticeboard in a rural village. Over several years, this deployment highlighted how displays can support awareness, local history, visitors and newcomers.
As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under re... more As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under real-world conditions, little consideration has been given to what happens when research ends. In many cases, users are heavily involved in the design process and encouraged to integrate the resulting technologies into their lives before they are withdrawn, while in some cases technologies are being left in place after research concludes. Often, little is done to assess the impact and legacy of these deployments. In this paper, we return to two examples in which we designed technologies with the involvement of communities and examine what steps were taken to ensure their longterm viability and what happened following the departure of researchers. From these examples, we provide guidelines for planning and executing technology handovers when conducting research with communities.
We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supportin... more We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supporting notions of community in a rural village. Through a combination of ethnography, technology probe deployments and a design workshop, we have deployed and evaluated a successful prototype display.
International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction, 2009
The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction w... more The use of mobile phones appears to provide a range of opportunities for supporting interaction with public displays. Furthermore, such interaction can help overcome some of the problems associated with interactions with public displays, e.g. the potential inability of users interact with a touch screen display because of its physical placement (e.g. inappropriate height for a wheelchair user), supporting multi-user interaction and as a means for enabling user content to be transferred to a public display. In this paper we discuss our explorations of some of these issues and present design guidelines as a result.
Proceedings of the 8th ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems - DIS '10, 2010
We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social s... more We present our experiences of using an iterative, prototypedriven approach to developing social systems with the participation of communities, inspired by probe-based methodologies. This approach is illustrated by our attempts to design and understand the role of situated display technologies in a rural community, which has led to the development of a photo display and digital notice board, guided by the community's involvement.
Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We... more Digital signage is most commonly seen in urban environments targeting large groups of viewers. We believe that there is also a role for pervasive technology in smaller communities, including in rural areas that are typically late to receive the benefits of new technologies. This chapter describes a recent pervasive advertising display deployed in Wray, a village in North West England, which was developed with the involvement of community members and evaluated 'in the wild'. Our research contributes an exploration of rural communities as a site for pervasive digital signage, including our experiences relating to the design of the display and findings relating to its use in the community.
Proceedings of the 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference on Participation - MAB '12, 2012
In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help f... more In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help form a better understanding of the relationship between technology and political activity. The paper is written in an attempt to articulate a better understanding of the relationship between political processes, urban environments and situated technologies. The paper is written from a UK perspective, although the ideas have a broader relevance for relatively developed western democracies. To this end we analyse the political and digital divides which are present in western society focusing on local politics in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK as a case study. Following a brief description of the problem domain we briefly give an outline of an ongoing project Viewpoint which has created a mobile voting system which we are currently deploying in various locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promot... more Interactive displays in public spaces have significant potential to support communities by promoting awareness of others and sharing content that is of mutual interest to community members. In this article, we survey the use of interactive displays in communities, focusing on the long-term deployment of a photo display and digital noticeboard in a rural village. Over several years, this deployment highlighted how displays can support awareness, local history, visitors and newcomers.
As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under re... more As research increasingly turns to work 'in the wild' to design and evaluate technologies under real-world conditions, little consideration has been given to what happens when research ends. In many cases, users are heavily involved in the design process and encouraged to integrate the resulting technologies into their lives before they are withdrawn, while in some cases technologies are being left in place after research concludes. Often, little is done to assess the impact and legacy of these deployments. In this paper, we return to two examples in which we designed technologies with the involvement of communities and examine what steps were taken to ensure their longterm viability and what happened following the departure of researchers. From these examples, we provide guidelines for planning and executing technology handovers when conducting research with communities.
We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supportin... more We describe the techniques used to evaluate the potential of situated photo displays in supporting notions of community in a rural village. Through a combination of ethnography, technology probe deployments and a design workshop, we have deployed and evaluated a successful prototype display.
ABSTRACT The authors estimate a price-conditional vector autoregression for individual company di... more ABSTRACT The authors estimate a price-conditional vector autoregression for individual company dividends and this is used to forecast future dividends. Stocks are then ranked by the ratio of their current price relative to future dividend forecasts. This ranking is shown to forecast returns, using cross-section return regressions, even after controlling for conventional measures of risk. Copyright 1995 by Blackwell Publishers Ltd and The Victoria University of Manchester
In this paper we introduce a new testing procedure for evaluating the rationality of fixed-event ... more In this paper we introduce a new testing procedure for evaluating the rationality of fixed-event forecasts based on a pseudo-maximum likelihood estimator. The procedure is designed to be robust to departures in the normality assumption. A model is introduced to show that such departures are likely when forecasters experience a credibility loss when they make large changes to their forecasts. The test is illustrated using monthly fixed-event forecasts produced by four UK institutions. Use of the robust test leads to the conclusion that certain forecasts are rational while use of the Gaussian-based test implies that certain forecasts are irrational. The difference in the results is due to the nature of the underlying data.
Journal of EMPIRICAL FINANCE ELSEVIER Journal of Empirical Finance 2 (1996) 295306 A crosssection... more Journal of EMPIRICAL FINANCE ELSEVIER Journal of Empirical Finance 2 (1996) 295306 A crosssection test of the present value model George Bulkley *, Nick Taylor University of Exeter, Department of Economics, Amory Building, Rennes Drive, Exeter EX4 4R J, ...
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