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Materializing design: the implications of rapid prototyping in digital design (2006)
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Sass, L., & Oxman, R. (2006). Materializing design: the implications of rapid prototyping in digital design. Design Studies, 27(3), 325-355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2005.11.009

Rapid prototyping (RP) today is absorbed into practice and is being recognized as a significant technology for design. This paper attempts to formulate key aspects of the design methodological framework that are coalescing with RP's capability to bui... Read More about Materializing design: the implications of rapid prototyping in digital design.

The growth of thermochromic VO2 films on glass by atmospheric-pressue CVD: a comparative study of precursors CVD methodology and substrates (2006)
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Vernardou, D., Pemble, M., & Sheel, D. (2006). The growth of thermochromic VO2 films on glass by atmospheric-pressue CVD: a comparative study of precursors CVD methodology and substrates. Chemical Vapor Deposition, 12(5), 263-274. https://doi.org/10.1002/cvde.200506419

This paper briefly reviews previous work on the growth of thermochromic VO2 thin films on glass, and then examines and compares three different CVD approaches and two precursor systems for the production of these materials. It is found that atmospher... Read More about The growth of thermochromic VO2 films on glass by atmospheric-pressue CVD: a comparative study of precursors CVD methodology and substrates.

Electromagnetic energy in a dispersive metamaterial (2006)
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Boardman, A., & Marinov, K. (2006). Electromagnetic energy in a dispersive metamaterial. Physical Review B, 73(16), 165110. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.73.165110

An expression for the electromagnetic field energy density in a dispersive lossy left-handed metamaterial, consisting of an array of split-ring resonators and an array of wires, is derived. An electromagnetic field with general time dependence is con... Read More about Electromagnetic energy in a dispersive metamaterial.

Novel membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands for treatment of pre-processed animal rendering plant wastewater in Scotland (2006)
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Scholz, M. (2006). Novel membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands for treatment of pre-processed animal rendering plant wastewater in Scotland. E-water,

The performance of a novel industrial membrane bioreactor (MBR) comprising denitrification, nitrification and ultrafiltration for the secondary treatment of primary treated animal rendering wastewater has been compared with an experimental, low-cos... Read More about Novel membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands for treatment of pre-processed animal rendering plant wastewater in Scotland.

Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT (2006)
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Rischmoller, L., Alarcón, L., & Koskela, L. (2006). Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT. Journal of Management in Engineering, 22(2), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%282006%2922%3A2%2852%29

This paper presents research results that describe how value generation can be improved in the design process of industrial projects when using computer advanced visualization tools (CAVT). The CAVT concept definition, prior studies about impacts of... Read More about Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT.

Reflections on an intervention to motivate student learning through in-semester online assessment (2006)
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Laws, E. (2006). Reflections on an intervention to motivate student learning through in-semester online assessment

In my experience engineering degree programmes are relatively demanding in terms of class contact hours which are typically up to a factor of two greater than many equivalent arts based courses. The predominant teaching strategy involves lectures an... Read More about Reflections on an intervention to motivate student learning through in-semester online assessment.

Uptake of caesium and strontium radioisotopes by natural zeolites from Mongolia (2006)
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Dyer, A., Chimedtsogzol, A., Campbell, L., & Williams, C. (2006). Uptake of caesium and strontium radioisotopes by natural zeolites from Mongolia. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 95(1-3), 172-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2006.05.013

Mongolian clinoptilolite-rich tuffs were examined for their ability to take up 137-Cs and 90-Sr/90-Y in the presence of competing cations (Na+, K+, Cs+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Sr2+), as nitrate salts, in the concentration range 10−1–10−3 M. Experiments were car... Read More about Uptake of caesium and strontium radioisotopes by natural zeolites from Mongolia.

Secondary initiation of multiple bands of cumulonimbus over southern Britain. I: an observational case-study (2006)
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Morcrette, C., Browning, K., Blyth, A., Bozier, K., Clark, P., Ladd, D., …Pavelin, E. (2006). Secondary initiation of multiple bands of cumulonimbus over southern Britain. I: an observational case-study. Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, 132(617), 1021-1051. https://doi.org/10.1256/qj.05.151

Special observing facilities have been assembled in southern England as part of the Convective Storm Initiation Project (CSIP) to study the mesoscale and convective-scale processes that determine precisely where warm-season convective showers will br... Read More about Secondary initiation of multiple bands of cumulonimbus over southern Britain. I: an observational case-study.

Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality (2006)
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Arif, M., Talhami, H., & Alshawi, M. (2006). Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality. International journal of cases on electronic commerce, 2(2), 13-42

Dreamland is a city kingdom located in the Middle East. In the year 2000, the crown prince initiated the e-government initiative and all of the 27 government departments were asked to move 90% of their services online by the year 2007. Dreamland Muni... Read More about Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality.

An evaluation of the stimulants and impediments to innovation within PFI/PPP projects (2006)
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Eaton, D., Akbiyikli, R., & Dickinson, M. (2006). An evaluation of the stimulants and impediments to innovation within PFI/PPP projects. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 6(2), 63-77. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170610710668

This paper identifies the theoretical stimulants and impediments associated with the implementation of PFI/PPP (Private Finance Initiative/Public Private Partnership) projects. A current defect of this procurement approach is the unintentional constr... Read More about An evaluation of the stimulants and impediments to innovation within PFI/PPP projects.

The role of nitrogen doping on the development of visible light-induced photocatalytic activity in thin TiO2 films grown on glass by chemical vapour deposition (2006)
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Yates, H., Nolan, M., Sheel, D., & Pemble, M. (2006). The role of nitrogen doping on the development of visible light-induced photocatalytic activity in thin TiO2 films grown on glass by chemical vapour deposition. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 179(1-2), 213-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2005.08.018

A brief review of the findings of a range of studies aimed at describing the influence of the N-doping of TiO2 thin films and particles on possible visible light induced photoactivity is presented. By way of a new approach to the direct growth of N-... Read More about The role of nitrogen doping on the development of visible light-induced photocatalytic activity in thin TiO2 films grown on glass by chemical vapour deposition.

Post-survey follow-up for human cystic echinococcosis in northwest China (2006)
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Wang, Y., He, T., Wen, X., Li, T., Waili, A., Zhang, W., …Craig, P. (2006). Post-survey follow-up for human cystic echinococcosis in northwest China. Acta tropica, 98(1), 43-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2006.01.009

In Hobukesar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, (China), a mass-screening programme for human cystic echinococcosis (CE) was performed during 1995 and 1996. After the survey 51 cases were followed-up using ultrasound scan and serology for 1–8 years (... Read More about Post-survey follow-up for human cystic echinococcosis in northwest China.

Total internal reflection fluorescence imaging using an upconverting cover slip for multicolour evanescent excitation (2006)
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Morgan, C., & Mitchell, A. (2006). Total internal reflection fluorescence imaging using an upconverting cover slip for multicolour evanescent excitation. Journal of Microscopy, 222(1), 48-57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2818.2006.01568.x

Total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy is well known as a means of studying surface-bound structures in cell biology. It is usually measured either by coupling a light source to the sample using a prism or with a special objective where li... Read More about Total internal reflection fluorescence imaging using an upconverting cover slip for multicolour evanescent excitation.

Behavioural responses of captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) submitted to antipredator training (2006)
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de Azevedo, C., & Young, R. (2006). Behavioural responses of captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) submitted to antipredator training. #Journal not on list, 23(1), https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-81752006000100010

Human activities have been diminishing greater rhea Rhea americana (Linnaeus, 1758) populations throughout their natural distribution. The reintroductions of captive-born greater rheas have been tried but without success; since the individuals reintr... Read More about Behavioural responses of captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) submitted to antipredator training.

Do captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) remember antipredator training? (2006)
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de Azevedo, C., & Young, R. (2006). Do captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) remember antipredator training?. #Journal not on list, 23(1), https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-81752006000100011

The antipredator training is a powerful tool now being used to help the reintroduced animals to recognise and escape from their predators. Testing the memory capacity of the animals after antipredator training is important to evaluate if the applicat... Read More about Do captive-born greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae) remember antipredator training?.

Shyness and boldness in greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae): the effects of antipredator training on the personality of the birds (2006)
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de Azevedo, C., & Young, R. (2006). Shyness and boldness in greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae): the effects of antipredator training on the personality of the birds. #Journal not on list, 23(1), https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-81752006000100012

The shy-bold continuum is an axis of behavioural variation for some species, but the consequences of shyness and boldness in antipredatory behaviour is unknown. Bold animals have the tendency to be predated first after release in comparison to shy an... Read More about Shyness and boldness in greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae): the effects of antipredator training on the personality of the birds.

The clean audio project: Digital TV as assistive technology (2006)
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Shirley, B., & Kendrick, P. (2006). The clean audio project: Digital TV as assistive technology. Technology and Disability, 18(1/2006), 31-41

Technology used in Digital TV has the potential to enhance the viewing experience for millions of hard of hearing people. The Clean Audio project commissioned by the Independent Television Commission (ITC), and continued by Ofcom, looks at methods by... Read More about The clean audio project: Digital TV as assistive technology.

Revised Capillary Suction Time (CST) test to reduce consumable costs and improve dewaterability interpretation (2006)
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Scholz, M. (2006). Revised Capillary Suction Time (CST) test to reduce consumable costs and improve dewaterability interpretation. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 81(3), 336-344. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.1400

The aim of this paper is to critically assess the standard capillary suction time (CST) test and to propose a modified device (prototype) and a revised CST procedure. The empirical CST test (using a circular funnel) is well established as the leading... Read More about Revised Capillary Suction Time (CST) test to reduce consumable costs and improve dewaterability interpretation.

Should project management be based on theories of economics or production? (2006)
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Koskela, L., & Ballard, G. (2006). Should project management be based on theories of economics or production?. Building Research and Information, 34(2), 154-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500491480

According to adherents of lean construction, project management theorists and practitioners, when drawing from the concepts and principles of economics, have neglected the management of production. The consequences of this neglect are said to includ... Read More about Should project management be based on theories of economics or production?.