Participatory sensing and education : helping the community mitigate sleep disturbance from traffic noise

Ong, KL; Zarpelon Leao, S; Krezel, A

doi:10.1108/IJPCC-04-2014-0030

Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat (2014)
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Gardiner, J., Altringham, J., Papadatou, E., & Nudds, R. (2014). Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat. Biology Open, 3(11), 1057-1062. https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.20149159

Take-off in bats is separated into two distinct phases: an initial jump and a subsequent wing powered acceleration. Here, using footage from a high-speed camera, the first comparative study of the performance during the wing induced phase of take-... Read More about Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat.

Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers (2014)
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Almuktar, S., Scholz, M., Al-Isawi, R., & Sani, A. (2015). Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers. Agricultural water management, 149, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2014.10.025

Due to water scarcity in many arid countries, there is considerable interest in recycling various wastewater streams such as treated urban wastewater for irrigation in the agricultural sector. The aim was therefore to assess if domestic wastewater tr... Read More about Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers.

Expression status of candidate genes in mesothelioma tissues and cell lines (2014)
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Melaiu, O., Melissari, E., Mutti, L., Bracci, E., De Santi, C., Iofrida, C., …Landi, S. (2015). Expression status of candidate genes in mesothelioma tissues and cell lines. Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, 771, 6-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2014.11.002

In order to broaden knowledge on the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), we reviewed studies on the MPM-transcriptome and identified 119 deregulated genes. However, there was poor consistency among the studies. Thus, the expression... Read More about Expression status of candidate genes in mesothelioma tissues and cell lines.

Evaluation of atmospheric CO2 sequestration by alkaline soils through simultaneous enhanced carbonation and biomass production (2014)
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Maryol, E., & Lin, C. (2015). Evaluation of atmospheric CO2 sequestration by alkaline soils through simultaneous enhanced carbonation and biomass production. Geoderma, 241, 24-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2014.10.015

A series of microcosm experiments were conducted. The objectives were to evaluate the effects of Ca/Mg-bearing materials on CO2 sequestration in highly alkaline sodic soils (Sodosol) through carbonation and biomass production. Application of gypsum... Read More about Evaluation of atmospheric CO2 sequestration by alkaline soils through simultaneous enhanced carbonation and biomass production.

n-type chalcogenides by ion implantation (2014)
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Hughes, M., Fedorenko, Y., Gholipour, B., Yao, J., Lee, T., Gwilliam, R., …Curry, R. (2014). n-type chalcogenides by ion implantation. Nature communications, 5, 5346. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms6346

Carrier-type reversal to enable the formation of semiconductor p-n junctions is a prerequisite for many electronic applications. Chalcogenide glasses are p-type semiconductors and their applications have been limited by the extraordinary difficulty... Read More about n-type chalcogenides by ion implantation.

Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique (2014)
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Al-Karkhi, A., Al-Yasiri, A., & Linge, N. (2014). Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 41, 102-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2014.10.006

This paper presents a new approach for verifying user identity in pervasive environments using a non-intrusive behaviour tracking technique that offers minimum interruption to the user’s activities. The technique, termed Non-intrusive Identity Assert... Read More about Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique.

Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media (2014)
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Martinez Maestro, L., Zhang, Q., Xiangping, L., Jaque, D., & Gu, M. (2014). Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media. Applied Physics Letters, 105(18), 181110. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4901258

We report on the direct experimental determination of the temperature increment caused by laser irradiation in a optical recording media constituted by a polymeric film in which gold nanorods have been incorporated. The incorporation of CdSe quantum... Read More about Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media.

Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas (2014)
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Burby, M., Nasr, G., Hawthorne, G., Asmuin, N., & Yule, A. (2014). Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas. Atomization and Sprays, 24(12), 1035-1063. https://doi.org/10.1615/AtomizSpr.2014007903

Household aerosols are self-contained handheld devices for spraying products such as air fresheners, hairspray, surface cleaners, polishes, and deodorants. Industrial aerosols are similar devices for spraying: cleaners, lubricants, paints, and adhe... Read More about Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas.

Legislation and reality: the archaeological evidence for sanitation and housing quality in urban workers' housing in the Ancoats area of Manchester between 1800 and 1950 (2014)
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Nevell, M. (2014). Legislation and reality: the archaeological evidence for sanitation and housing quality in urban workers' housing in the Ancoats area of Manchester between 1800 and 1950. Industrial Archaeology Review, 36(1), 48-74. https://doi.org/10.1179/0309072814Z.00000000031

This paper looks at some of the excavated material for British urban workers’ housing, built and occupied during the period 1800 to 1950 in the Ancoats area of Manchester: Ancoats was notorious amongst contemporary writers and campaigners for its poo... Read More about Legislation and reality: the archaeological evidence for sanitation and housing quality in urban workers' housing in the Ancoats area of Manchester between 1800 and 1950.

Revisiting the iconic: the excavation of the reelfitz pit engine and the newcomen steam engine in Cumberland, UK (2014)
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Nevell, M., & George, D. (2014). Revisiting the iconic: the excavation of the reelfitz pit engine and the newcomen steam engine in Cumberland, UK. Industrial Archaeology Review, 36(2), 128-140. https://doi.org/10.1179/0309072814Z.00000000035

Examples of excavated 18th century stationary steam engine sites are very rare in Britain. This article records the rescue excavations ahead of road-building works of one such site in 1974-5 at Reelfitz Pit in Little Clifton, Cumberland. The Reelfitz... Read More about Revisiting the iconic: the excavation of the reelfitz pit engine and the newcomen steam engine in Cumberland, UK.

A common polymorphism within MSLN Affects miR-611 binding site and soluble mesothelin levels in healthy people (2014)
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Garritano, S., De Santi, C., Silvestri, R., Melaiu, O., Cipollini, M., Barone, E., …Landi, S. (2014). A common polymorphism within MSLN Affects miR-611 binding site and soluble mesothelin levels in healthy people. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 9(11), 1662-1668. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTO.0000000000000322

INTRODUCTION: Soluble mesothelin related peptide (SMRP) was proposed as a promising diagnostic marker for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). In a previous study, we found that rs1057147 within the 3' untranslated region of MSLN gene was associat... Read More about A common polymorphism within MSLN Affects miR-611 binding site and soluble mesothelin levels in healthy people.

Smart cloud search services: verifiable keyword-based semantic search over encrypted cloud data (2014)
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Fu, Z., Shu, J., Sun, X., & Linge, N. (2014). Smart cloud search services: verifiable keyword-based semantic search over encrypted cloud data. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, 60(4), 762-770. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCE.2014.7027353

With the increasing popularity of the pay-as-you- consume cloud computing paradigm, a large number of cloud services are pushed to consumers. One hand, it brings great convenience to consumers who use intelligent terminals; on the other hand, consume... Read More about Smart cloud search services: verifiable keyword-based semantic search over encrypted cloud data.

The impact of organisational culture and leadership on performance improvement in Iraq (2014)
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performance improvement in Iraq. The built & human environment review, 7, 1-15

In 2013, the World Bank ranked Iraq 165 out of 185 countries in its overall “ease of doing business” category. Transparency International ranked Iraq 169 out of 176 in its 2012 Corruption Perception Index (BEBA, 2013). This reflects the poor performa... Read More about The impact of organisational culture and leadership on performance improvement in Iraq.

Genetic variability and haplotypes of Echinococcus isolates from Tunisia (2014)
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Boufana, B., Lahmar, S., Rebai, W., Ben Safta, Z., Jebabli, L., Ammar, A., …Craig, P. (2014). Genetic variability and haplotypes of Echinococcus isolates from Tunisia. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 108(11), 706-714. https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/tru138

Background: The species/genotypes of Echinococcus infecting a range of intermediate, canid and human hosts were examined as well as the intraspecific variation and population structure of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) within these hosts.... Read More about Genetic variability and haplotypes of Echinococcus isolates from Tunisia.

Preface (Editorial) (2014)
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Meziane, F., & Métais, E. (2014). Preface (Editorial). Data and Knowledge Engineering, 94, 133-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.datak.2014.11.002

Microbial biofilms: biosurfactants as antibiofilm agents (2014)
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IM, B., Rienzo MA, D., & GA, Q. (2014). Microbial biofilms: biosurfactants as antibiofilm agents. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 9915–9929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-014-6169-6

Current microbial inhibition strategies based on planktonic bacterial physiology have been known to have limited efficacy on the growth of biofilm communities. This problem can be exacerbated by the emergence of increasingly resistant clinical strain... Read More about Microbial biofilms: biosurfactants as antibiofilm agents.

The strengths and weaknesses of inverted pendulum models of human walking (2014)
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McGrath, M., Howard, D., & Baker, R. (2015). The strengths and weaknesses of inverted pendulum models of human walking. Gait & Posture, 41(2), 389-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.10.023

An investigation into the kinematic and kinetic predictions of two ‘inverted pendulum’ (IP) models of gait was undertaken. The first model consisted of a single leg, with anthropometrically correct mass and moment of inertia, and a point mass at th... Read More about The strengths and weaknesses of inverted pendulum models of human walking.

A general procedure to generate models for urban environmental-noise pollution using feature selection and machine learning methods (2014)
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Torija Martinez, A., & Ruiz, D. (2015). A general procedure to generate models for urban environmental-noise pollution using feature selection and machine learning methods. Science of the Total Environment, 505, 680-693. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.08.060

The prediction of environmental noise in urban environments requires the solution of a complex and non-linear problem, since there are complex relationships among themultitude of variables involved in the characterization andmodelling of environmen... Read More about A general procedure to generate models for urban environmental-noise pollution using feature selection and machine learning methods.

Do wild titi monkeys show empathy? (2014)
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Clyvia, A., Kaizer, M., Vale, R., Young, R., & Casar, C. (2014). Do wild titi monkeys show empathy?. Primate Biology, 1, 23-28. https://doi.org/10.5194/pb-1-23-2014

We observed a putative case of empathy among wild black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons) from two different groups (D and R). In over 10 years of behavioural observations of five habituated groups of this species, only low levels of int... Read More about Do wild titi monkeys show empathy?.

Participatory sensing and education : helping the community mitigate sleep disturbance from traffic noise (2014)
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Ong, K., Zarpelon Leao, S., & Krezel, A. (2014). Participatory sensing and education : helping the community mitigate sleep disturbance from traffic noise. International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, 10(4), 419-441. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPCC-04-2014-0030

Purpose: This paper aims to present a project in Australia, where participants use smartphones to measure the level of traffic noise in their homes. Through the data collected, participants learn if they are subjected to sleep disturbances and, if so... Read More about Participatory sensing and education : helping the community mitigate sleep disturbance from traffic noise.

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