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Reducing the PAPR by utilisation of the LDPC code (2009)
Journal Article
Daoud, O., & Alani, O. (2009). Reducing the PAPR by utilisation of the LDPC code. IET Communications, 3(4), 520. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-com.2008.0344

Peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) is a major drawback in most multi-carrier communication techniques such as orthogonal frequency division multiplex system (OFDM). OFDM consists of lots of independent modulated subcarriers, as a result the amplitu... Read More about Reducing the PAPR by utilisation of the LDPC code.

MafB/c-Maf deficiency enables self-renewal of differentiated functional macrophages (2009)
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Aziz, A., Soucie, E., Sarrazin, S., & Sieweke, M. (2009). MafB/c-Maf deficiency enables self-renewal of differentiated functional macrophages. Science, 326(5954), 867-871. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1176056

In metazoan organisms, terminal differentiation is generally tightly linked to cell cycle exit, whereas the undifferentiated state of pluripotent stem cells is associated with unlimited self-renewal. Here, we report that combined deficiency for the t... Read More about MafB/c-Maf deficiency enables self-renewal of differentiated functional macrophages.

Indoor airport radio-over-fiber network traffic model and performance analysis using load-balancing techniques [Invited] (2009)
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de Grado Vivero, A., Alani, O., & Elmirghani, J. (2009). Indoor airport radio-over-fiber network traffic model and performance analysis using load-balancing techniques [Invited]. Journal of Optical Networking, 8(3), 272. https://doi.org/10.1364/JON.8.000272

The development of airports such as the recently inaugurated Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as the increasing number of people using these facilities every day for business reasons or just for pleasure, reveals the importance of adequate and reliable c... Read More about Indoor airport radio-over-fiber network traffic model and performance analysis using load-balancing techniques [Invited].

Modern methods of construction : implications for asset management in the RSL sector (2009)
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Kempton, J. (2009). Modern methods of construction : implications for asset management in the RSL sector. Structural survey, 27(1), 36-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800910941674

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the current drive for 3 million new homes by 2020. The delivery of this number of homes is a challenge for the house building industry and its associated stakeholders such as local authorities, regist... Read More about Modern methods of construction : implications for asset management in the RSL sector.

Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., Dickinson, M., Khalfan, M., McDermott, P., & Rowlinson, S. (2009). Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 2(3), 338-354. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370910971018

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine different categories of building project procurement routes based on organisational, contractual, financial and technical issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on review of liter... Read More about Construction project procurement routes: an in-depth critique.

Towards lifetime neighbourhoods: Improving footways for older people (2009)
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Newton, R., & Ormerod, M. (2009). Towards lifetime neighbourhoods: Improving footways for older people

This paper presents the findings from a study into the experiences and preferences of a sample of older people in using the footways in their local neighbourhood environment. This was complemented with a walkability audit of the footways in the str... Read More about Towards lifetime neighbourhoods: Improving footways for older people.

Novel nonlinear surface and guided TE waves in asymmetric LHM waveguides (2009)
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Boardman, A., & Egan, P. (2009). Novel nonlinear surface and guided TE waves in asymmetric LHM waveguides. Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics, 11(11), 114032. https://doi.org/10.1088/1464-4258/11/11/114032

The first comprehensive exact theory of strongly nonlinear guided waves in a double-negative planar metamaterial waveguide is developed. The theoretical consequences are that novel surface and guided waves are predicted because of the special relat... Read More about Novel nonlinear surface and guided TE waves in asymmetric LHM waveguides.

Self-organizing map analysis of planted soil infiltration systems for treatment of log yard runoff (2009)
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Hedmark, A., Zhang, L., Scholz, M., Aronsson, P., & Elowson, T. (2009). Self-organizing map analysis of planted soil infiltration systems for treatment of log yard runoff. Forest Science, 55(2), 183-188

Infiltration through a soil system planted with four different species was assessed as a sustainable treatment method for logyard runoff at a field-scale experimental site in Sweden. Runoff was infiltrated through soil planted with Alnus glutinosa... Read More about Self-organizing map analysis of planted soil infiltration systems for treatment of log yard runoff.

Application of the self-organizing map as a prediction tool for an integrated constructed wetland agroecosystem treating agricultural runoff (2009)
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Zhang, L., Scholz, M., Mustafa, A., & Harrington, R. (2009). Application of the self-organizing map as a prediction tool for an integrated constructed wetland agroecosystem treating agricultural runoff. Bioresource Technology, 100(2), 559-565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.06.042

A self-organizing map (SOM) model was applied as a prediction tool for the performance of an integrated constructed wetland (ICW) agroecosystem treating agricultural runoff to protect receiving watercourses. By utilizing the SOM model, the time-con... Read More about Application of the self-organizing map as a prediction tool for an integrated constructed wetland agroecosystem treating agricultural runoff.

Long-term performance of a representative integrated constructed wetland treating farmyard runoff (2009)
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Mustafa, A., Scholz, M., Harrington, R., & Carroll, P. (2009). Long-term performance of a representative integrated constructed wetland treating farmyard runoff. Ecological Engineering, 35(5), 779-790. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2008.12.008

The integrated constructed wetland (ICW) system studied in this research paper was constructed as part of a series of 15 wetland systems to improve the water quality of an entire catchment area (Annestown Stream watershed, Ireland) dominated by far... Read More about Long-term performance of a representative integrated constructed wetland treating farmyard runoff.

Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach (2009)
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Oyegoke, A., McDermott, P., & Abbott, C. (2009). Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 2(3), 288-313. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2009.024812

The issue of sustainability continues to grow in importance because of its relationship with overall Quality of Life (QOL) in terms of economic, social and environmental well-being. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the use of Specialist Task O... Read More about Achieving sustainability in construction through the specialist task organisation procurement approach.

Cartoon planet: Micro-reflection through digital cartoons - a case study on teaching and learning with young people (2009)
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Mendes Da Costa, C., Keegan, H., & Attwell, G. (2009). Cartoon planet: Micro-reflection through digital cartoons - a case study on teaching and learning with young people. Revista de pedagogie (Print), 112-128

The young learners of today tend to show little enthusiasm for formal schooling. This does not necessarily mean pupils are not interested in learning or developing new skills and competences. In fact, the opposite often happens in the informal sett... Read More about Cartoon planet: Micro-reflection through digital cartoons - a case study on teaching and learning with young people.

Conceptual classification model for sustainable flood retention basins (2009)
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Scholz, M., & Sadowski, A. (2009). Conceptual classification model for sustainable flood retention basins. Journal of Environmental Management, 90(1), 624-633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.12.018

The aim of this paper is to recommend a rapid conceptual classification model for Sustainable Flood Retention Basins (SFRB) used to control runoff in a temperate climate. An SFRB is an aesthetically pleasing retention basin predominantly used for fl... Read More about Conceptual classification model for sustainable flood retention basins.

Connecting for competitiveness: future transport in UK city regions (2009)
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future transport in UK city regions. Public Money and Management, 29(5), 321-328

Britain’s major cities have fallen behind the best practice in transport of European and north American cities, and need to address this to compete in global markets. A number of potential mechanisms are available to UK cities, but only if central... Read More about Connecting for competitiveness: future transport in UK city regions.

Barrier effects of international borders on fixed link traffic generation: the case of Øresundsbron (2009)
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Knowles, R., & Matthiessen, C. (2009). Barrier effects of international borders on fixed link traffic generation: the case of Øresundsbron. Journal of Transport Geography, 17(3), 155-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.11.001

Traffic predictions for large road and rail projects are often inaccurate. International borders create political, cultural and economic barriers which reduce the demand for international transport, partly offset by some opportunities which increas... Read More about Barrier effects of international borders on fixed link traffic generation: the case of Øresundsbron.

A peat profile record of recent environmental events in the South Pennines (UK) (2009)
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Hutchinson, S., & Armitage, R. (2009). A peat profile record of recent environmental events in the South Pennines (UK). Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 199(1-4), 247-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-008-9875-9

This study investigates the impact of accidental fires and the record of recent environmental change held within a long peat core taken on Burbage Moor in the south Pennines (UK). The core has been subjected to mineral magnetic, heavy metal (via... Read More about A peat profile record of recent environmental events in the South Pennines (UK).

An agent based system for activity monitoring on network – ABSAMN (2009)
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Manzoor, U., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2009). An agent based system for activity monitoring on network – ABSAMN. Expert systems with applications, 36(8), 10987-10994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2009.02.060

Computer network as a force drags its customers to share more and more resources while on the other hand managing such network recourses is a challenging job for an IT professional and perhaps becoming difficult humanly. In this paper, we have prop... Read More about An agent based system for activity monitoring on network – ABSAMN.