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Uncloaking the magician: Contributions of comparative psychology to understanding animal training (2002)
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Young, R. (2002). Uncloaking the magician: Contributions of comparative psychology to understanding animal training. #Journal not on list, 15(2), https://doi.org/10.46867/C47G75

The training of animals is an ancient anthropogenic process; however, it was not until the birth of comparative psychology, as a science, that the mysterious ways of the animal trainer were formally explained. In this review I will discuss the contri... Read More about Uncloaking the magician: Contributions of comparative psychology to understanding animal training.

The effect of non-magnetic, Cr-rich CoCrPt intermediate and spacer layers on the magnetic properties and microstructure of CoCrPt thin films (2002)
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Almas-kashi, M., Grundy, P., Jones, G., Hadgaran, H., & Zhao, X. (2002). The effect of non-magnetic, Cr-rich CoCrPt intermediate and spacer layers on the magnetic properties and microstructure of CoCrPt thin films. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 35(23), 3041-3048. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/35/23/302

The effect of non-magnetic Cr-rich CoCrPt intermediate (X) and spacer (Y) layers on the magnetic and microstructural properties of CoCrPt/X/Cr and CoCrPt/Y/CoCrPt/X/Cr multilayers has been investigated. Significant increases in coercivity of the orde... Read More about The effect of non-magnetic, Cr-rich CoCrPt intermediate and spacer layers on the magnetic properties and microstructure of CoCrPt thin films.

Finite element modelling of stress development during deposition of ion assisted coatings (2002)
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Ward, D., & Arnell, R. (2002). Finite element modelling of stress development during deposition of ion assisted coatings. Thin Solid Films, 420-42, 269-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-6090%2802%2900934-3

Ion assisted physical vapour deposited (IAPVD) films typically have a high state of residual stress. This residual stress comprises two components: a thermal stress, which forms as the system cools to room temperature; and an intrinsic stress which i... Read More about Finite element modelling of stress development during deposition of ion assisted coatings.

Region-dependent modulation of intestinal permeability by drug efflux transporters: In vitro studies in mdr1a(-/-) mouse intestine (2002)
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Stephens, R., Tanianis-Hughes, J., Higgs, N., Humphrey, M., & Warhurst, G. (2002). Region-dependent modulation of intestinal permeability by drug efflux transporters: In vitro studies in mdr1a(-/-) mouse intestine. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 303(3), 1095-1101. https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.102.041236

Information on the extent to which xenobiotics interact with P-glycoprotein (PGP) during transit through the intestine is crucial in determining the influence of PGP on oral drug absorption. We have recently described a novel use of isolated ileum fr... Read More about Region-dependent modulation of intestinal permeability by drug efflux transporters: In vitro studies in mdr1a(-/-) mouse intestine.

Judicial approaches to contested causation: Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services in context (2002)
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Miller, C. (2002). Judicial approaches to contested causation: Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services in context. Law, Probability and Risk, 1(2), 119-139. https://doi.org/10.1093/lpr/1.2.119

The decision of the House of Lords in Fairchild v. Glenhaven Funeral Services raises important questions about the compensation of employees for occupational injury. In Fairchild, the principal issue was whether an employee could recover where he cou... Read More about Judicial approaches to contested causation: Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services in context.

The future of urban sociology : report of joint sessions of the British and American Sociological Associations (2002)
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Perry, B., & Harding, A. (2002). The future of urban sociology : report of joint sessions of the British and American Sociological Associations. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 26(4), 844-853. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2427.00423

This article reports on two joint sessions of the British and American Sociological Associations held during the course of 2001 as a first step toward more structured dialogue and debate between the two national associations. Drawing on the comments... Read More about The future of urban sociology : report of joint sessions of the British and American Sociological Associations.

The preferred initial time delay gap and inter-aural cross correlation for a Javanese gamelan performance hall (2002)
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Sarwono, J., & Lam, Y. (2002). The preferred initial time delay gap and inter-aural cross correlation for a Javanese gamelan performance hall. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 258(3), 451-461. https://doi.org/10.1006/jsvi.2002.5268

This paper discusses the application of a method based on human subjective preference to the acoustic design of a Javanese gamelan performance hall. Some important distinctions between Javanese gamelan ensembles and Western classical orchestra are th... Read More about The preferred initial time delay gap and inter-aural cross correlation for a Javanese gamelan performance hall.

Investigation and assessment of attitudes to and perceptions of the built environments in NHS Trust hospitals (2002)
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Todd, S., Steele, A., Douglas, C., & Douglas, M. (2002). Investigation and assessment of attitudes to and perceptions of the built environments in NHS Trust hospitals. Structural survey, 20(5), 182-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800210457138

This study investigated the perceptions and attendant behavioural attitudes of stakeholders, including patients and visitors, to the built environments and supporting facilities provided by an NHS trust hospital. The study used a variety of methodolo... Read More about Investigation and assessment of attitudes to and perceptions of the built environments in NHS Trust hospitals.

Measurement of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine-N-oxyl by high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (2002)
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Podmore, I. (2002). Measurement of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine-N-oxyl by high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry. Journal of Chemical Research, 574-575. https://doi.org/10.3184/030823402103170835

Reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry has allowed quantitative measurement of a stable nitroxide, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine-N-oxyl (4-hydr... Read More about Measurement of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine-N-oxyl by high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry.

Investigating the acceptability of computer based training for local authority health and safety enforcement officer training (2002)
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Murphy, R., Ford, N., & Casstles, H. (2002). Investigating the acceptability of computer based training for local authority health and safety enforcement officer training

In 1996 the Health and Safety Commission issued guidance to Local Authorities which included a requirement that they had a trained and competent inspectorate. Considerable interpretative skills are required in the implementation and enforcement of he... Read More about Investigating the acceptability of computer based training for local authority health and safety enforcement officer training.

The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean (2002)
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Saridar, S., & Elkadi, H. (2002). The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean. Building and Environment, 37(11), 1205-1212. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2801%2900095-6

Energy shortage has surfaced in Lebanon during and after the civil war. There is a need to rationalise the use of energy in the building sector. Building façade design in Lebanon is not taking full advantage of the daylighting availability. Architec... Read More about The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean.

Observations of twinning in YBa2Cu3O6+x, 0 < x < 1, at high temperatures (2002)
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Khosknevisan, B., Ross, D., Broom, D., & Babaeipour, M. (2002). Observations of twinning in YBa2Cu3O6+x, 0 < x < 1, at high temperatures. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 14(41), 9763-9778. https://doi.org/10.1088/0953-8984/14/41/331

We report here on the nature of the twinning associated with the tetragonal to orthorhombic I (T/OI) phase transition in YBCO, for temperatures between 500 and 600ºC. In situ neutron diffraction measurements show the coexistence of the T and split OI... Read More about Observations of twinning in YBa2Cu3O6+x, 0 < x < 1, at high temperatures.

Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications (2002)
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Eacock, M., Harris, M., Roberts, P., & Pearson, G. (2002). Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications. Applied Optics, 41(30), 6442-6450. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.41.006442

The antenna and the Doppler estimation characteristics of a coherent pulsed lidar intended for short-range aerosol backscatter applications have been analyzed. The system used fiber-optic interconnects and operated at a wavelength of 1.548 mum. The r... Read More about Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications.

Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites (2002)
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Nirmalan, N., Wang, P., Sims, P. F. G., & Hyde, J. E. (2002). Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites. Molecular Microbiology, 46(1), 179-190. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2958.2002.03148.x

Folate metabolism in Plasmodium falciparum is essential for cell growth and replication, and the target of important antimalarial agents. The pathway comprises a series of enzymes that convert GTP to derivatives of tetrahydrofolate, which are cofacto... Read More about Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites.

Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies (2002)
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Jayson, G., Zweit, J., Jackson, A., Mulatero, C., Julyan, P., Ranson, M., …Zwierzina, H. (2002). Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/94.19.1484

Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent angiogenic cytokine, and various inhibitory agents, including specific antibodies, have been developed to block VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis. We developed HuMV833, a humanized vers... Read More about Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies.

Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis. (2002)
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Wang, Y., Bradshaw, H., Rogan, M., & Craig, P. (2002). Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 96(7), 691-694. https://doi.org/10.1179/000349802125001717

A rapid dot-ELISA was developed for the detection of specific antigens in samples of cyst fluid from human cases of Echinococcus granulosus infection, permitting the confirmation of cystic echinococcosis (CE). Peroxidase-conjugated antibodies against... Read More about Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis..

Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data (2002)
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Ruddock, L. (2002). Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(7), 553-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210159908

In the context of a truly global market for construction, an international strategy is required to ensure that national and international statistical systems are able to provide accurate and valid information. In many parts of the world the collectio... Read More about Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data.