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Female polyandry under male harassment: the case of the common toad (Bufo bufo) (2006)
Journal Article
common toad (Bufo bufo). Journal of Zoology, 270, 517-522. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2006.00120.x

Several recent studies have demonstrated the occurrence of multiple paternity in anuran amphibians, implying that it is more common than previously thought. However, an adaptive explanation for polyandry in anurans is still lacking. The common toa... Read More about Female polyandry under male harassment: the case of the common toad (Bufo bufo).

AFLPs: genetic markers for paternity studies in newts (Triturus vulgaris) (2006)
Journal Article
Jehle, R., Whitlock, A., & Sztatecsny, M. (2006). AFLPs: genetic markers for paternity studies in newts (Triturus vulgaris). Amphibia-Reptilia, 27(1), 126-129. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853806776052029

DNA-based genetic markers can reveal paternity whenever the direct assignment of fathers to offspring is precluded by multiple matings and internal fertilisation. Microsatellites are the current marker of choice in many behavioural studies, and have... Read More about AFLPs: genetic markers for paternity studies in newts (Triturus vulgaris).

Motivating small construction companies to adopt new technology (2006)
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Sexton, M., Barrett, P., & Aouad, G. (2006). Motivating small construction companies to adopt new technology. Building Research and Information, 34(1), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500254474

Construction companies are increasingly being challenged to transfer and use new technology. However, little investigation has been undertaken on technology transfer from the perspective of the small construction company. A contribution to this under... Read More about Motivating small construction companies to adopt new technology.

Ontology-Centered Knowledge Management Using Information Retrieval Techniques (2006)
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Rezgui, Y. (2006). Ontology-Centered Knowledge Management Using Information Retrieval Techniques. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 20(4), 261-270. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290887-3801%282006%2920%3A4%28261%29

The paper argues that an effective solution to information and knowledge management (KM) needs of practitioners in the construction industry can be found in the provision of an adapted knowledge environment that makes use of user profiling and docume... Read More about Ontology-Centered Knowledge Management Using Information Retrieval Techniques.

A probabilistic model for information and sensor validation (2006)
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Ibargüengoytia, P., Vadera, S., & Sucar, L. (2006). A probabilistic model for information and sensor validation. Computer Journal, 49(1), 113-126. https://doi.org/10.1093/comjnl/bxh142

This paper develops a new theory and model for information and sensor validation. The model represents relationships between variables using Bayesian networks and utilizes probabilistic propagation to estimate the expected values of variables. If the... Read More about A probabilistic model for information and sensor validation.

Innovation in small, project-based construction firms (2006)
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Barrett, P., & Sexton, M. (2006). Innovation in small, project-based construction firms. British Journal of Management, 17(4), 331-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2005.00461.x

Relevant literature is synthesized to provide a holistic picture of our current knowledge of innovation in small, project-based firms, highlighting significant gaps in the broad areas of ‘focus and outcome’, ‘organizational capabilities’, ‘context’ a... Read More about Innovation in small, project-based construction firms.

HyCon : virtual prototyping in hybrid concrete construction frame design (2006)
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Zhang, X., Goulding, J., Sexton, M., Aouad, G., & Kagioglou, M. (2006). HyCon : virtual prototyping in hybrid concrete construction frame design. Construction innovation (London. Online), 6(1), 47-60. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170610710604

Hybrid concrete construction is a technologically advanced approach to frame construction. It utilizes an optimal mix of structural materials;eg, in situ concrete with precast concrete and steelwork. The process of selecting an hybrid-optimized solut... Read More about HyCon : virtual prototyping in hybrid concrete construction frame design.

Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment. (2006)
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Zhang, Y., Fernando, T., Xiao, H., & Travis, A. (2006). Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment

This paper presents the creation of an assembly simulation environment with multisensory feedback (auditory and visual), and the evaluation of the effects of auditory and visual feedback on the task performance in the context of assembly simulation i... Read More about Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment..

nD modelling for collaborative working in construction (2006)
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Aouad, G., Lee, A., & Wu, S. (2006). nD modelling for collaborative working in construction. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(1), 33-44

There is currently an abundance of research into new and emerging issues in IT to improve construction practice. Some of these initiatives have become buzzwords and have failed to deliver, largely because of a lack of a scientific foundation for cons... Read More about nD modelling for collaborative working in construction.

Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry (2006)
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McDermott, P., & Khalfan, M. (2006). Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry. Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 6(2), 44-54

The main driver behind the adoption of supply chain management (SCM) philosophy into the constructin industry was the successes within other industry sectors. SCM can be defined as network of different organisations, linked upstream and downsteam in... Read More about Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry.

Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement (2006)
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Jeong, K., Kagioglou, M., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Siriwardena, M. (2006). Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(1), 62-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610646502

Purpose - Construction firms need to improve the way in which they manage their processes. Focusing on good practice and knowledge sharing within and across organisational boundaries, the purpose of this paper is to discuss recent developments on a s... Read More about Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement.

The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations (2006)
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Hughes, J., Williams, R., Morley, E., Cook, D., Terry, R., Murphy, R., …Hide, G. (2006). The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations. Parasitology, 132(1), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182005008784

Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii are closely related intracellular protozoan parasites associated with bovine and ovine abortion respectively. Little is known about the extent of Neospora/Toxoplasma co-infection in naturally infected population... Read More about The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations.

Value in construction : an international study (2006)
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Lee, A., & Barrett, P. (2006). Value in construction : an international study. International Journal of Construction Management, 6(2), 81-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2006.10773089

The concept of value is now entrenched in construction. The multiple meanings of the word ‘value’ in English – ranging all the way from value as an ethical stance, to value as in monetary amounts – aptly allows many diverse interests and concerns to... Read More about Value in construction : an international study.

A roadmap for nD-enabled construction (2006)
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Lee, A., Wu, S., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., & Tah, J. (2006). A roadmap for nD-enabled construction

nD modelling is a research topic that has started to gain momentum and interest worldwide. This roadmap is an update of the 2005 RICS paper series ‘nD modelling - a driver or enabler for construction improvement?’ (Lee et al, 2005). This paper acc... Read More about A roadmap for nD-enabled construction.

The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD (2006)
Journal Article
Ford, N. (2006). The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD. Journal of European Industrial Training, 30(7), 569-588. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590610704411

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to evaluate the diffusion of and user response to an information technology support system (ITSS) which was designed to facilitate inter-organisational coordination and collaboration in the professional develo... Read More about The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD.

Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities. (2006)
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Costa, D., Formoso, C., Kagioglou, M., Alarcón, L., & Caldas, C. (2006). Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities. Journal of Management in Engineering, 22(4), 158-167. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%282006%2922%3A4%28158%29

Benchmarking is a systematic process of measuring and comparing an organization's performance against that of other similar organizations in key business activities. The lessons learned from other companies can be used to establish improvement target... Read More about Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities..

The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects (2006)
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Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2006). The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(2), 201-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610659643

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key characteristics of the highest-performing construction projects, so that future procurement, briefing, design and construction management processes can be improved in the light of these expe... Read More about The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects.

An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web (2006)
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Ahmed, V., Shaik, A., & Aouad, G. (2006). An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(1-2), 87-99

Recent developments in technologies make the World Wide Web more intelligent and provide higher-level services to its users through the Semantic Web. The Semantic Web is an extension of the current World Wide Web, promoting information that is intend... Read More about An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web.

Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values (2006)
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Perry, B. (2006). Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values. Social Epistemology, 20(3-4), 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691720600879798

The existence of conflicting messages on the role and status of the university is linked to a wider paradox of values about science in society. Value is attributed to science and assumed by the university in the context of the move to knowledge-based... Read More about Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values.