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A decision support model for construction cash flow management (2007)
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Khosrowshahi, F., & Kaka, A. (2007). A decision support model for construction cash flow management. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 22(7), 527-539. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8667.2007.00508.x

The excessive level of construction business failures and their association with financial difficulties has placed financial management in the forefront of many business imperatives. This has highlighted the importance of cash flow forecasting an... Read More about A decision support model for construction cash flow management.

Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error (2007)
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Collier, C., & Robbins, G. (2007). Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error. Hydrological Processes, 22(8), 1173-1179. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.6685

A Bayesian post-processor is used to generate a representation of the likely hydrograph forecast flow error distribution using raingauge and radar input to a stochastic catchment model and its deterministic equivalent. A hydrograph ensemble is so con... Read More about Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error.

Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges (2007)
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Bakis, N., Aouad, G., & Kagioglou, M. (2007). Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges. Automation in Construction, 16(5), 586-595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.10.002

Over the last two decades, there has a substantial body of research concerned with a more integrated use of IT in the design process in the construction industry and broader engineering sector. The main focus of this research has been on achieving in... Read More about Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges.

Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system (2007)
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Boddy, S., Rezgui, Y., Wetherill, M., & Cooper, G. (2007). Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system. Automation in Construction, 16(5), 596-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.10.001

Critical decisions which influence the sustainability of a construction project are made in a pressurised, time-critical environment. These decisions must be supported and informed by knowledge resources, with the reasons for these decisions feeding... Read More about Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system.

Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium (2007)
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multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 28(3), 207-222. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624407077190

This paper describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations used to investigate displacement natural ventilation in simple multi-storey spaces connected to an atrium. The purpose of the work is to demonstrate the potential of CFD for modellin... Read More about Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium.

The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach (2007)
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Weston, R., & Davies, N. (2007). The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach. Tourism and Hospitality Planning and Development, 4(2), 121-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/14790530701554157

This paper reports the findings of a Delphi approach survey of 45 experts in the North West of England predicting outcomes in transport and tourism within a 10-year period. The Delphi achieves a broad consensus that tourism will grow in the region de... Read More about The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach.

The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment (2007)
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Hudson, J., & James, P. (2007). The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment. Structural survey, 25(3/4), 253-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800710772836

Purpose – The paper seeks to examine the background to the UK Government White Paper on the conservation of the built environment, and particularly to identify drivers for legislative change and possible consequences of new legislation for conservati... Read More about The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment.

Time domain simulation of sound diffusers using finite-difference schemes (2007)
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Redondo, J., Pico, R., Roig, B., & Avis, M. (2007). Time domain simulation of sound diffusers using finite-difference schemes. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 93(4), 611-622

Since the invention of sound diffusers three decades ago a substantial effort has been made to predict the acoustic behaviour of these structures, for auralisation and prediction purposes as well as in response to the large costs inherent in anechoic... Read More about Time domain simulation of sound diffusers using finite-difference schemes.

Intranets in large construction organisations : exploring advancements, capabilities and barriers (2007)
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Ingirige, B., & Sexton, M. (2007). Intranets in large construction organisations : exploring advancements, capabilities and barriers

The role of Intranets has changed significantly from a passive role of providing company information to its employees to a more dynamic role to share and capture knowledge. A review of the literature on Intranets reveals that some companies leverage... Read More about Intranets in large construction organisations : exploring advancements, capabilities and barriers.

The 24-hour city : residents' sensorial experiences (2007)
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Adams, M., Moore, G., Cox, T., Croxford, B., Refaee, M., & Sharples, S. (2007). The 24-hour city : residents' sensorial experiences. https://doi.org/10.2752/174589307X203092

The concept of the 24-hour city evokes vibrancy and a dynamic that suggests the harmonious coexistence of mixed land uses which might otherwise be considered improbable neighbors. In reality we see a 24-hour city full of diverse uses, needs and requi... Read More about The 24-hour city : residents' sensorial experiences.

Progress through partnership: how do industry and UK higher education built environment courses work collaboratively? (2007)
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Williams, A. (2007). Progress through partnership: how do industry and UK higher education built environment courses work collaboratively?. International journal of engineering education, 23(4), 780-784

The paper presents the initial findings of the UK-based Accelerating Change for Built Environment Education (ACBEE) initiative. An empirical investigation of first phase ACBEE case studies of excellence has been carried out to unpack the type and lev... Read More about Progress through partnership: how do industry and UK higher education built environment courses work collaboratively?.

Conservation values, climate change and modern architecture: the case of the CIS tower (2007)
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Hudson, J. (2007). Conservation values, climate change and modern architecture: the case of the CIS tower. Journal of Architectural Conservation, 13(2), 47-68

The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Tower in Manchester is part of an office and conference facility of 1959–62 considered by Pevsner to be the best commercial office building in Manchester. In 1995 it was listed at Grade II. It has recently see... Read More about Conservation values, climate change and modern architecture: the case of the CIS tower.

Comparison of vertical-flow constructed wetlands for treatment of wastewater containing lead and copper (2007)
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Scholz, M., & Xu, J. (2007). Comparison of vertical-flow constructed wetlands for treatment of wastewater containing lead and copper. Water and Environment Journal, 15(4), 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2001.tb00356.x

This paper describes an investigation into the treatment efficiency and capital cost of vertical-flow constructed-wetland filters containing different plant communities and granular media with different adsorption capacities. The media included grave... Read More about Comparison of vertical-flow constructed wetlands for treatment of wastewater containing lead and copper.

An early response to environmental stress involves regulation of OmpX and OmpF, two enterobacterial outer membrane pore-forming proteins (2007)
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Dupont, M., James, C., Chevalier, J., & Pages, J. (2007). An early response to environmental stress involves regulation of OmpX and OmpF, two enterobacterial outer membrane pore-forming proteins. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 51(9), 3190-3198. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01481-06

Bacterial adaptation to external stresses and toxic compounds is a key step in the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains that are a serious threat to human health. Although some of the proteins and regulators involved in antibiotic resistance mech... Read More about An early response to environmental stress involves regulation of OmpX and OmpF, two enterobacterial outer membrane pore-forming proteins.

A note on the use of GPS collars to monitor wild maned wolves< i> Chrysocyon brachyurus</i>(Illiger 1815)(Mammalia, Canidae) (2007)
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Coelho, C., de Melo, L., Sabato, M., Rizel, D., & Young, R. (2007). A note on the use of GPS collars to monitor wild maned wolves< i> Chrysocyon brachyurus(Illiger 1815)(Mammalia, Canidae). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 105(1-3), 259-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2006.04.024

Increasingly, problems of animal conservation are being solved with the aid of technology. One recent advance in monitoring the spatial location of wild animals is the GPS collar. In this study we evaluate the use of such technology with three wild m... Read More about A note on the use of GPS collars to monitor wild maned wolves< i> Chrysocyon brachyurus</i>(Illiger 1815)(Mammalia, Canidae).

Cleavage of the transactivation-inhibitory domain of p63 by caspases enhances apoptosis (2007)
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Sayan, B., Sayan, A., Ying, A., Aqeilan, R., Candi, E., Cohen, G., …Melino, G. (2007). Cleavage of the transactivation-inhibitory domain of p63 by caspases enhances apoptosis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 104(26), 10871-10876. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0700761104

p63 is a p53-related transcription factor. Utilization of two different promoters and alternative splicing at the C terminus lead to generation of six isoforms. The α isoforms of TAp63 and ΔNp63 contain a transactivation-inhibitory (TI) domain at the... Read More about Cleavage of the transactivation-inhibitory domain of p63 by caspases enhances apoptosis.

Multi-functional self-cleaning thermochromic films by atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition (2007)
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Evans, P., Pemble, M., Sheel, D., & Yates, H. (2007). Multi-functional self-cleaning thermochromic films by atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 189(2-3), 387-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2007.02.031

Thin films of titanium dioxide and vanadium dioxide were deposited onto glass using atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition (APCVD). The films were investigated as individual layers and as part of multilayer systems to assess their potential... Read More about Multi-functional self-cleaning thermochromic films by atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition.