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A generic analytical foot rollover model for predicting translational ankle kinematics in gait simulation studies (2010)
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Ren, L., Howard, D., Ren, L., Nester, C., & Tian, L. (2010). A generic analytical foot rollover model for predicting translational ankle kinematics in gait simulation studies. Journal of Biomechanics, 43(2), 194-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.09.027

The objective of this paper is to develop an analytical framework to representing the ankle-foot kinematics by modelling the foot as a rollover rocker, which cannot only be used as a generic tool for general gait simulation but also allows for case-s... Read More about A generic analytical foot rollover model for predicting translational ankle kinematics in gait simulation studies.

Making a case for offsite construction in China (2010)
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Arif, M., & Egbu, C. (2010). Making a case for offsite construction in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(6), 536-548. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981011090170

Purpose: the purpose of this paper is to establish manufactured construction as a good potential alternative to meet the growing housing needs of China. Design/methodology/approach: the paper uses literature review and case study as research methodo... Read More about Making a case for offsite construction in China.

Role of regulatory T-cells in COPD (2010)
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Plumb, J., Smyth, L., & Singh, D. (2010). Role of regulatory T-cells in COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive and irreversible airflow limitation, caused in most cases by cigarette smoking. Increased CD8 cell numbers are associated with disease progression, and the presence of terti... Read More about Role of regulatory T-cells in COPD.

A randomized, placebo-controlled study of the effects of the p38 MAPK inhibitor SB-681323 on blood biomarkers of inflammation in COPD patients (2010)
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Singh, D., Smyth, L., Borrill, Z., Sweeney, L., & Tal-Singer, R. (2010). A randomized, placebo-controlled study of the effects of the p38 MAPK inhibitor SB-681323 on blood biomarkers of inflammation in COPD patients. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 50(1), 94-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091270009347873

The p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling upregulates inflammation and is known to be increased in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The authors assessed the pharmacology of the novel p38 MAPK inhibitor SB-681323 using blo... Read More about A randomized, placebo-controlled study of the effects of the p38 MAPK inhibitor SB-681323 on blood biomarkers of inflammation in COPD patients.

Increased airway T regulatory cells in asthmatic subjects (2010)
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Smyth, L., Eustace, A., Kolsum, U., Blaikely, J., & Singh, D. (2010). Increased airway T regulatory cells in asthmatic subjects. Chest, 138(4), 905-912. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.09-3079

Background: T regulatory cells (Tregs) may play a role in the suppression of effector lymphocyte activity in asthma. We hypothesized that Treg numbers would be increased in patients with more severe asthma. We also investigated the regulatory functio... Read More about Increased airway T regulatory cells in asthmatic subjects.

Identification of cells expressing Interleukin-17A and F in the lungs of COPD patients (2010)
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Eustace, A., Smyth, L., Mitchell, L., Williamson, K., Plumb, J., & Singh, D. (2010). Identification of cells expressing Interleukin-17A and F in the lungs of COPD patients. Chest, https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.10-0779

Background: Lymphocytes secrete IL-17A and IL-17F which enhance innate immune responses. IL-17 expression has not been studied in COPD small airways. The aim was to quantify IL-17A and IL-17F expression in the peripheral lung tissue of COPD patients... Read More about Identification of cells expressing Interleukin-17A and F in the lungs of COPD patients.

An in situ neutron diffraction measurement of the pressure-temperature evolution of a MgD2:TiD2 mixture (2010)
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Moser, D., Bull, D., Cowpe, J., Roach, D., Ross, D., Noreus, D., & Tucker, M. (2010). An in situ neutron diffraction measurement of the pressure-temperature evolution of a MgD2:TiD2 mixture. High Pressure Research, 30(4), 643-652. https://doi.org/10.1080/08957959.2010.533664

The hydrogen storage capacity of Mg–Ti–H films is approximately five times that of conventional metal hydride electrodes in NiMH-batteries. Mg and Ti are considered to be immiscible in the bulk and the ambient pressure phase diagram of Mg and Ti in... Read More about An in situ neutron diffraction measurement of the pressure-temperature evolution of a MgD2:TiD2 mixture.

Pressure-dependent deuterium reaction pathways in the Li-N-D system (2010)
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Bull, D., Weidner, E., Shabalin, I., Telling, M., Jewell, C., Gregory, D., & Ross, D. (2010). Pressure-dependent deuterium reaction pathways in the Li-N-D system. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 12, 2089-2097. https://doi.org/10.1039/b903821n

Neutron diffraction data from in situ deuteration and dedeuteration of Li3N are presented under different pressure regimes, whereby reaction pathways differing from the widely reported stoichiometric pathway of Li3N + 2D22Li2ND + LiD + D22LiND2 + 2... Read More about Pressure-dependent deuterium reaction pathways in the Li-N-D system.

FDTD/K-DWM simulation of 3D room acoustics on general purpose graphics hardware using compute unified device architecture (CUDA) (2010)
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Sheaffer, J., & Fazenda, B. (2010). FDTD/K-DWM simulation of 3D room acoustics on general purpose graphics hardware using compute unified device architecture (CUDA)

The growing demand for reliable prediction of sound fields in rooms have resulted in adaptation of various approaches for physical modeling, including the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) and the Digital Waveguide Mesh (DWM). Whilst considered ve... Read More about FDTD/K-DWM simulation of 3D room acoustics on general purpose graphics hardware using compute unified device architecture (CUDA).

The role of diffusion on the interface thickness in a ventilated filling box (2010)
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Kaye, N., Flynn, M., Cook, M., & Ji, Y. (2010). The role of diffusion on the interface thickness in a ventilated filling box. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 652, 195-205. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022112010000881

We examine the role of diffusivity, whether molecular or turbulent, on the steady-state stratification in a ventilated filling box. The buoyancy-driven displacement ventilation model of Linden et al. (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 212, 1990, p. 309) predicts... Read More about The role of diffusion on the interface thickness in a ventilated filling box.

Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration (2010)
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Rooke, C., Rooke, J., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2010). Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration. Construction Management and Economics, 28(6), 601-613. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2010.489925

Effective through-life management of built facilities requires effective through-life knowledge management to support it. The KIM (Immortal Information and Through-Life Knowledge Management) project attempted to develop such an approach, based on a... Read More about Using the physical properties of artefacts to manage through-life knowledge flows in the built environment : an initial exploration.

Constraints to estimating the prevalence of trypanosome infections in East African zebu cattle (2010)
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Cox, A., Tosas, O., Tilley, A., Picozzi, K., Coleman, P., Hide, G., & Welburn, S. (2010). Constraints to estimating the prevalence of trypanosome infections in East African zebu cattle. Parasites and Vectors, 3(1), 82

In East Africa, animal trypanosomiasis is caused by many tsetse transmitted protozoan parasites including Trypanosoma vivax, T. congolense and subspecies of T. brucei s.l. (T. b. brucei and zoonotic human infective T. b. rhodesiense) that may co-circ... Read More about Constraints to estimating the prevalence of trypanosome infections in East African zebu cattle.

An integrative review of the built environment discipline’s role in the development of society’s resilience to disasters (2010)
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Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2010). An integrative review of the built environment discipline’s role in the development of society’s resilience to disasters. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 1(1), https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901011026454

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an integrative review of the literature to explore the nature of the built environment discipline's potential role in the development of society's resilience to disasters. Design/methodology/approa... Read More about An integrative review of the built environment discipline’s role in the development of society’s resilience to disasters.

Integration of disaster risk reduction into infrastructure reconstruction sector: policy versus practise gaps (2010)
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Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2010). Integration of disaster risk reduction into infrastructure reconstruction sector: policy versus practise gaps. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 1(3), 277-296. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901011080878

Purpose – The literature emphasises that integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into planning processes is a key to reduce natural disaster losses, boost socio-economic development needs and ensure sustainability in development gains. But link... Read More about Integration of disaster risk reduction into infrastructure reconstruction sector: policy versus practise gaps.

Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact (2010)
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Ruddock, L., Amaratunga, R., Wanigaratne, N., & Palliyaguru, R. (2010). Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14(3), 217-230. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2010.16

The “construction output shock” that was generated by the massive reconstruction programmes after the Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka spread through the economic system and was reflected in economic indicators due to the multiple linkages that the... Read More about Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact.