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Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development (2018)
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Rahy, S., & Bass, J. (2018). Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development. #Journal not on list, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11395-7_38

Agile software development methods are being used on larger projects thus the study of inter-team communication are becoming an important topic of interest for researchers. This research addresses inter-team communication by exploring the tools and t... Read More about Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development.

Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving (2018)
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Cheng, Y., Zhang, S., Huan, C., Oladokun, M., & Lin, Z. (2019). Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving. Building and Environment, 147, 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.10.009

Stratum ventilation can energy efficiently provide good inhaled indoor air quality with a proper operation (e.g., fresh outdoor air ratio). However, the non-uniform CO2 distribution in a stratum-ventilated room challenges the provision of targeted in... Read More about Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving.

Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector (2018)
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Ahmed, V., Aziz, Z., Tezel, A., & Riaz, Z. (2018). Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1436-1453. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2018-0035

Purpose: This paper explores the current challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Design/methodology/approach: Following a comprehensive literature review, the data mining concept was investigated through a workshop with industry e... Read More about Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector.

Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects (2018)
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Nagaraju, G., Jangili, S., RamanaMurthy, J., Beg, O., & Kadir, A. (2018). Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects. Journal of Heat Transfer, 141(1), 012004. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041796

The present paper investigates analytically the two-dimensional heat transfer and entropy generation characteristics of axi-symmetric, incompressible viscous fluid flow in a horizontal circular pipe.The flow is subjected to an externally applied unif... Read More about Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects.

DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist (2018)
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Siegenthaler, A., Wangensteen, O., Benvenuto, C., Campos, J., & Mariani, S. (2019). DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist. Molecular Ecology, 28(2), 232-249. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.14886

A thorough understanding of ecological networks relies on comprehensive information on trophic relationships among species. Since unpicking the diet of many organisms is unattainable using traditional morphology-based approaches, the application of h... Read More about DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist.

Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge (2018)
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Gaffar, S., Prasad, V., Rushi Kumar, B., & Beg, O. (2018). Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge. Journal of Nanofluids, 7(5), 1024-1032. https://doi.org/10.1166/jon.2018.1522

Buoyancy-driven (“Falkner-Skan”) mixed convection flow of a nanofluid from a nonisothermal wedge has been investigated numerically using an implicit finite difference scheme. The model used for nanofluid includes the effects of Brownian motion, buoya... Read More about Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge.

Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils (2018)
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Heaney, N., Mamman, M., Tahir, H., Al-Gharib, A., & Lin, C. (2018). Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 166, 383-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.09.112

The effects of softwood-derived biochar materials on the chemical behaviour of environmental contaminants in soils were examined in two microcosm scenarios. Addition of the biochar materials into an alkaline sandy soil significantly reduced NH3 vol... Read More about Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils.

Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects (2018)
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von der Heyde Fernandes, G., Formoso, C., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2018). Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects. Ambiente Construído (Online), 18(4), 259-278. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212018000400304

One of the possible strategies for improving the quality of construction projects is the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), which involves innovations in information technology and changes in critical processes. In the social housing sector... Read More about Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects.

Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool (2018)
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El-Sayed, M., Dabaieh, M., Ismaeel, W., & Kenawy, I. (2018). Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool

Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy: Vision 2030 calls for renewable energy plans and the adoption of a sustainable development approach. Given the government’s gradual removal of energy subsidies for local citizens and the current energy crises... Read More about Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool.

Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae) (2018)
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Mayor, P., Pereria, W., Nacher, V., Navarro, M., Monteiro, F., Rocha El Bizri, H., & Carretero, A. (2018). Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae). Theriogenology, 123, 11-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.09.019

Genital organs from 33 nocturnal monkeys Aotus namcymaae, 29 Poeppig's woolly monkeys (Lagothrix poeppigii), 21 red uakaris (Cacajao calvus) and 11 large-headed capuchins (Sapajus macrocephalus) were histologically analyzed in order to describe the e... Read More about Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae).

Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media (2018)
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Norouzi, M., Dorrani, S., Shokri, H., & Beg, O. (2018). Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 129, 212-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.09.048

The thermo-viscous fingering instability associated with miscible displacement through a porous medium is studied numerically, motivated by applications in upstream oil industries especially enhanced oil recovery (EOR) via wells using hot water flood... Read More about Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media.

A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX (2018)
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Sotgia, F., Ozsvari, B., Fiorillo, M., De Francesco, E., Bonuccelli, G., & Lisanti, M. (2018). A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX. Cell Cycle, 17(17), 2091-2100. https://doi.org/10.1080/15384101.2018.1515551

Here, we wish to propose a new systematic approach to cancer therapy, based on the targeting of mitochondrial metabolism, especially in cancer stem cells (CSCs). In the future, we envision that anti-mitochondrial therapy would ultimately be practiced... Read More about A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX.

Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge, vocational knowledge and vocational skills (2018)
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McLean, S. (2018). Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge, vocational knowledge and vocational skills. ˜The œjournal. RICS building surveying journal, 2018, 4-5

An article written for the RICS Building Surveying Journal on educating prospective building surveyors. It outlines the pedagogy of using industrial simulation to deliver vocational skills in addition to academic knowledge.

Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings (2018)
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Persson-Waye, K., Smith, M., Hussain-Alkhateeb, L., Koopman, A., Ogren, M., Peris, E., …Janssen, S. (2019). Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings. Environmental Pollution, 245, 558-567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.09.082

Exposure to nocturnal freight train vibrations may impact sleep, but exposure-response relationships are lacking. The European project CargoVibes evaluated sleep disturbance both in the field and in the laboratory and provides unique data, as measure... Read More about Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings.

A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service (2018)
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Ochei, L. C., Petrovski, A., & Bass, J. M. (2018). A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service. International Journal of Cloud Computing, 7(3-4), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCC.2018.095396

Multitenancy allows multiple tenants to access a single instance of a cloud offering. While several approaches exist for implementing multitenancy, little attention has been paid to implementing the required degree of isolation since there are varyin... Read More about A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service.

A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service (2018)
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cloud-hosted service. International Journal of Cloud Computing, 7(3/4), 248-281. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCC.2018.10016238

When a cloud offering is provided to multiple users/tenants, multitenancy isolation has to be implemented. While several approaches exist for implementing multitenancy, little attention has been paid to implementing the required degree of isolation... Read More about A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service.

Trust-based secure clustering in WSN-based intelligent transportation systems (2018)
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transportation systems. Computer Networks, 146, 151-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2018.09.015

Increasing the number of vehicles on roads leads to congestion and safety problems. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a promising technology providing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to address these problems. Usually, WSN-based applications,... Read More about Trust-based secure clustering in WSN-based intelligent transportation systems.

Evaluating the ENVI-met microscale model for suitability in analysis of targeted urban heat mitigation strategies (2018)
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Crank, P., Sailor, D., Ban-Weiss, G., & Taleghani, M. (2018). Evaluating the ENVI-met microscale model for suitability in analysis of targeted urban heat mitigation strategies. Urban Climate, 26, 188-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2018.09.002

Microscale atmospheric models are increasingly being used to project the thermal benefits of urban heat mitigation strategies (e.g., tree planting programs or use of high-albedo materials). However, prior to investment in specific mitigation efforts... Read More about Evaluating the ENVI-met microscale model for suitability in analysis of targeted urban heat mitigation strategies.