School of Science, Engineering & Environment

Adaptive multi-component service model for wideband Code division multiple access systems (2008)
Journal Article
Alani, O. (2008). Adaptive multi-component service model for wideband Code division multiple access systems. International Journal of Mobile Communications, 6(6), 667. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMC.2008.019818

In this paper, we propose and evaluate an adaptive resource allocation scheme for Wideband Code Division Multiple Access multimedia systems. We give a discussion on the inherently multi-component nature of multimedia applications for wireless communi... Read More about Adaptive multi-component service model for wideband Code division multiple access systems.

Spectral characteristics of plant communities from salt marshes: A case study from Chongming Dongtan, Yangtze estuary, China (2008)
Journal Article
Zhang, L., Gao, Z., Armitage, R., & Kent, M. (2008). Spectral characteristics of plant communities from salt marshes: A case study from Chongming Dongtan, Yangtze estuary, China. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering in China, 2(2), 187-197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-008-0004-1

The spectral reflectance of recently formed salt marshes at the mouth of the Yangtze River, which are undergoing invasion by Spartina alterniflora, were assessed to determine the potential utility of remotely sensed data in assessing future invasion... Read More about Spectral characteristics of plant communities from salt marshes: A case study from Chongming Dongtan, Yangtze estuary, China.

Ubiquitous location tracking for context-specific information delivery on construction sites (2008)
Journal Article
Behzadan, A., Aziz, Z., Anumba, C., & Kamat, V. (2008). Ubiquitous location tracking for context-specific information delivery on construction sites. Automation in Construction, 17(6), 737-748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2008.02.002

Construction projects are information-intensive in nature and require site personnel to have continuous on-demand access to information such as project plans, drawings, schedules, and budgets. Awareness of a user's context (such as user profile, role... Read More about Ubiquitous location tracking for context-specific information delivery on construction sites.

The photo‐survey research method : capturing life in the city (2008)
Journal Article
Moore, G., Croxford, B., Adams, M., Refaee, M., Cox, T., & Sharples, S. (2008). The photo‐survey research method : capturing life in the city. Visual Studies, 23(1), 50-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725860801908536

Recent promotion of city centre living within UK policy has led to a commensurate interest in city centre conditions and the opinions and experiences of the people who live there. An apposite, straightforward method to capture city centre residents'... Read More about The photo‐survey research method : capturing life in the city.

Neospora caninum : detection in wild rabbits and investigation of co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis (2008)
Journal Article
Hughes, J., Thomasson, D., Craig, P., Georgin, S., Pickles, A., & Hide, G. (2008). Neospora caninum : detection in wild rabbits and investigation of co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis. Experimental Parasitology, 120(3), 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2008.07.011

Neospora caninum is an important pathogen of cattle causing significant economic loss. There is much current interest in wild animal reservoirs for this parasite. The role of the rabbit in this is currently unknown. DNA samples from the brains of wil... Read More about Neospora caninum : detection in wild rabbits and investigation of co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis.

Membrane permeability and regulation of drug "influx and efflux" in enterobacterial pathogens. (2008)
Journal Article
Davin-Regli, A., Bolla, J., James, C., Lavigne, J., Chevalier, J., Garnotel, E., …Pagès, J. (2008). Membrane permeability and regulation of drug "influx and efflux" in enterobacterial pathogens. Current Drug Targets, 9(9), 750-759. https://doi.org/10.2174/138945008785747824

In Enterobacteriaceae, membrane permeability is a key in the level of susceptibility to antibiotics. Modification of the bacterial envelope by decreasing the porin production or increasing the expression of efflux pump systems has been reported. Thes... Read More about Membrane permeability and regulation of drug "influx and efflux" in enterobacterial pathogens..

Diversity in the arts : perspectives and challenges of the production of art & architecture (2008)
Report
production of art & architecture

This case study is an urban regeneration scheme in Belfast, one that was built on thehistorical success of the shirt industry in Derry with the intention to harness the iconic buildings capacity to overcome the divisive visual perception of the built... Read More about Diversity in the arts : perspectives and challenges of the production of art & architecture.

Incremental changes and efficiency leaps in the improvement of internal effectiveness (2008)
Journal Article
Larsson, M., Arif, M., & Aburas, H. (2008). Incremental changes and efficiency leaps in the improvement of internal effectiveness. Management Research News, 31(8), 583-594. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170810892145

Purpose
– This paper highlights one of the limitations of the continuous improvement (CI) philosophy and contends that CI cannot go on forever. It further suggests that in order to further improve organizations need to increase the system boundary,... Read More about Incremental changes and efficiency leaps in the improvement of internal effectiveness.

Special needs education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): a systems perspective (2008)
Journal Article
Arif, M., & Gaad, E. (2008). Special needs education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): a systems perspective. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 8(2), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-3802.2008.00108.x

In order to obtain maximum benefits from the educational system, it is imperative that the system should work as a unified coherent unit. Gaad, Arif and Scott (2006) conducted the systems analysis of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) general education... Read More about Special needs education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): a systems perspective.

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