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Temporally resolved laser induced plasma diagnostics of single crystal silicon - effects of ambient pressure (2008)
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plasma diagnostics of single crystal silicon - effects of ambient pressure. Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, 63, 1066-1071. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2008.09.007

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of silicon was performed using a nanosecond pulsed frequency doubled Nd:YAG (532 nm) laser. The temporal evolution of the laser ablation plumes in air at atmospheric pressure and at an ambient pressure of ∼10−5... Read More about Temporally resolved laser induced plasma diagnostics of single crystal silicon - effects of ambient pressure.

Swagelok Ultra-Torr based feed-through design for coupling optical fibre bundles into vacuum systems (2008)
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optical fibre bundles into vacuum systems. Vacuum, 82, 1341-1343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2008.03.002

We report the design of an inexpensive and flexible fibre-optic bundle high vacuum feed-through that can be constructed from easily available Swagelok Ultra-TorrTM stock parts. The fibre bundle extends through the vacuum envelope and thus does not... Read More about Swagelok Ultra-Torr based feed-through design for coupling optical fibre bundles into vacuum systems.

Evidence that primary infection of Charollais sheep with Toxoplasma gondii may not prevent foetal infection and abortion in subsequent lambings (2008)
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Morley, E., Williams, R., Hughes, J., Thomasson, D., Terry, R., Duncanson, P., …Hide, G. (2008). Evidence that primary infection of Charollais sheep with Toxoplasma gondii may not prevent foetal infection and abortion in subsequent lambings. Parasitology, 135, 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182007003721

A study carried out on a sheep farm examined whether Toxoplasma gondii foetal infection and associated abortion occur in successive lambings. We identified 29 ewes that gave birth to lambs on at least 2 successive years over our study period,2000–200... Read More about Evidence that primary infection of Charollais sheep with Toxoplasma gondii may not prevent foetal infection and abortion in subsequent lambings.

Process and IT (Editorial) (2008)
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Koskela, L., & Dave, B. (2008). Process and IT (Editorial). Construction innovation (London. Online), 8(4), 244-249. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170810912635

Purpose – This paper’s aim is to provide a fresh perspective on how to address process improvement and information technology (IT) in an integrated fashion in order to improve the efficiency of the construction process. Design/methodology/approach –... Read More about Process and IT (Editorial).

Can procurement affect design performance? (2008)
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Forgues, D., & Koskela, L. (2008). Can procurement affect design performance?. Journal of construction procurement, 14(2), 130-141

There is an emerging view in the construction industry that better performance or better value for money can be achieved by integrating teamwork for planning, design and construction of building projects. There are though, two opposing perspectives r... Read More about Can procurement affect design performance?.

Accurate sound source localization in a reverberant environment using multiple acoustic sensors (2008)
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Atmoko, H., Tan, D., Tian, G., & Fazenda, B. (2008). Accurate sound source localization in a reverberant environment using multiple acoustic sensors. Measurement Science and Technology, 19(2), https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-0233/19/2/024003

This paper introduces a new method for the estimation of sound source distance and direction using at least three microphone sensors in indoor environments. Unlike the other methods that normally use approximations in obtaining the time difference be... Read More about Accurate sound source localization in a reverberant environment using multiple acoustic sensors.

Rethinking urban blue spaces from a landscape perspective: species, scale and the human element (2008)
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species, scale and the human element

The term “green space” is commonly applied to all open natural and semi-natural areas in built areas. This term can be misleading as a proportion of urban “green” spaces are, in fact, “blue”; that is to say that they contain surface water. As well... Read More about Rethinking urban blue spaces from a landscape perspective: species, scale and the human element.

Excelência, relevância e a universidade o missing middle do envolvimento socio econonómico (Excellence, relevance and the university: the missing middle in socio-economic engagement) (2008)
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Perry, B., & May, T. (2008). Excelência, relevância e a universidade o missing middle do envolvimento socio econonómico (Excellence, relevance and the university: the missing middle in socio-economic engagement). Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas, 56, 105-128

A economia política internacional do ensino superior é caracterizada por uma crescente globalização e regionalização de actividades. Neste âmbito, é notória a ênfase colocada no papel das universidades como motores de desenvolvimento económico e soci... Read More about Excelência, relevância e a universidade o missing middle do envolvimento socio econonómico (Excellence, relevance and the university: the missing middle in socio-economic engagement).

The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory (2008)
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Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2008). The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory. ˜The œbuilt & human environment review, 1(1), 1-10

The research strategy dictates the major direction of the research and constitutes one of the important decisions made by the researcher. However, researchers’ understanding on theory at the outset of the research guides the design of the research. T... Read More about The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory.

Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka (2008)
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Ingirige, B., Haigh, R., Malalgoda, C., & Palliyaguru, R. (2008). Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka. Journal of construction in developing countries, 13(2), 21-42

Sri Lanka was badly affected by the tsunami that occurred on 26th December 2004. The tsunami destroyed about two-thirds of the Sri Lankan coastline and affected more than 1,000,000 people. It does not only affected the lives of the community, but als... Read More about Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka.

Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study (2008)
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Pathirage, C., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2008). Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study. Journal of Facilities Management, 6(1), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960810847431

Purpose – The paper's purpose is to identify the key knowledge variables within a facilities management (FM) environment and to develop an understanding of how FM knowledge is generated and utilised within FM organisations. Design/methodology/appr... Read More about Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study.

Planning for biodiversity conservation in large urban areas: the Ecological Framework for Greater Manchester (2008)
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Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. (2008). Planning for biodiversity conservation in large urban areas: the Ecological Framework for Greater Manchester

Recent emphasis on the need for biodiversity protection outside designated areas has resulted in the growing popularity of ecological networks as a planning tool. However, in urban areas high levels of habitat fragmentation and ever present developme... Read More about Planning for biodiversity conservation in large urban areas: the Ecological Framework for Greater Manchester.

CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds (2008)
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Ji, Y., Cook, M., Hanby, V., Infield, D., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2008). CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds. Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 1(3), 185-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/19401490802478303

This study describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades (DSFs) with Venetian blinds inside the facade cavity. The 2D modelling work investigates the coupled convective, conductive and radiative... Read More about CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds.

City-states and the spatial in-between (2008)
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Green, N. (2008). City-states and the spatial in-between. Town & country planning, 77(5),

An examination of live-work patterns in England and Wales: why the city state is making a comeback, and what we need to do about it.

Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages (2008)
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Kent, L., Smyth, L., Clayton, C., Scott, L., Cook, T., Stephens, R., …Singh, D. (2008). Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages. Cytokine, 42(2), 205-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cyto.2008.02.001

Macrophages are key inflammatory cells in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The transcriptional regulation of inflammatory signalling pathways by cigarette smoke (CS) in COPD macrophages is not well understood. We have studied the effects... Read More about Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages.

CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2008)
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Smyth, L., Starkey, C., Gordon, F., Vestbo, J., & Singh, D. (2008). CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2008.03729.x

Increased lung CD8 cells and their expression of chemokine receptors CXCR3 and CCR5 have been previously reported in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alterations of CD8-CCR3 and -CCR4 expression and their ligands in COPD patients have no... Read More about CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management (2008)
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Liyanage, C., & Egbu, C. (2008). A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management. Journal of Facilities Management, 6(1), 23-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960810847440

Purpose – To propose a framework for performance management in facilities management (FM) services in hospitals. Herein, particular attention has been given to domestic services under the area of FM. Design/methodology/approach – The discussio... Read More about A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management.

The omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), prevents the damaging effects of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha during murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation (2008)
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Magee, P., Pearson, S., & Allen, J. (2008). The omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), prevents the damaging effects of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha during murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation. Lipids in Health and Disease, 7(1), 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-511X-7-24

Background: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a -3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with antiinflammatory and anti-cachetic properties that may have potential benefits with regards to skeletal muscle atrophy conditions where inflammation is present. It is al... Read More about The omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), prevents the damaging effects of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha during murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation.