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Synthesis of a simplified analogue of eleutherobin via a Claisen rearrangement and ring closing metathesis strategy (2005)
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Chiang, G., Ayscough, A., Bond, A., Pain, G., Ducki, S., & Holmes, A. (2005). Synthesis of a simplified analogue of eleutherobin via a Claisen rearrangement and ring closing metathesis strategy. Chemical Communications, 1860-1862. https://doi.org/10.1039/b413426e

The enantioselective synthesis of a simplified eleutherobin analogue by ring closing metathesis (RCM) of the 2,9-divinyl-substituted tetrahydro-oxonin is described; the analogue and an advanced intermediate revealed microtubule stabilising properties... Read More about Synthesis of a simplified analogue of eleutherobin via a Claisen rearrangement and ring closing metathesis strategy.

Deposition of polycrystalline thin films with controlled grain size (2005)
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Vopsaroiu, M., Vallejo Fernandez, G., Thwaites, M., Anguita, J., Grundy, P., & O'Grady, K. (2005). Deposition of polycrystalline thin films with controlled grain size. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 38(3), 490-496. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/38/3/022

Difficulties in controlling the grain size and size distribution in polycrystalline thin films are a major obstacle in achieving efficient performance of thin film devices. In this paper we describe a sputtering technology that allows the control of... Read More about Deposition of polycrystalline thin films with controlled grain size.

An nD modelling approach to improved communication processes in construction (2005)
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Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. (2005). An nD modelling approach to improved communication processes in construction. Automation in Construction, 14(3), 311-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2004.08.018

The number and variety of design and construction stakeholders can make effective and efficient collaboration difficult, a situation that is not helped by the sequential way in which many of the processes work. This paper presents the findings of a n... Read More about An nD modelling approach to improved communication processes in construction.

The EC Zoos Directive: A lost opportunity to implement the convention on biological diversity. (2005)
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Rees, P. (2005). The EC Zoos Directive: A lost opportunity to implement the convention on biological diversity. Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy, 8(1), 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/13880290590913723

The Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 requires contracting parties to take ex-situ conservation measures to protect biodiversity. This paper considers the effectiveness of the Zoos Directive in implementing this obligation within the European U... Read More about The EC Zoos Directive: A lost opportunity to implement the convention on biological diversity..

The recent sedimentation history of Aqualate Mere (Central England): assessing the potential for lake restoration. (2005)
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Hutchinson, S. (2005). The recent sedimentation history of Aqualate Mere (Central England): assessing the potential for lake restoration. Journal of Paleolimnology, 33(2), 205-228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10933-004-3991-3

As part of English Nature's Lakes Flagship Project to address adverse environmental impacts on selected, important lakes, a proposal has been made to dredge Aqualate Mere. The site has experienced rapid, 'recent' sedimentation thought to be derived f... Read More about The recent sedimentation history of Aqualate Mere (Central England): assessing the potential for lake restoration..

The interpretation of fen carr pollen diagrams: pollen-vegetation relationships within fen carr. (2005)
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Waller, M., Binney, H., Bunting, M., & Armitage, R. (2005). The interpretation of fen carr pollen diagrams: pollen-vegetation relationships within fen carr. Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology, 133(3-4), 179-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.revpalbo.2004.10.001

Sediments deposited in fen carr environments are frequently used in pollen-based reconstructions of vegetation history, although few studies of modern pollen–vegetation relationships in fen carr have been undertaken to aid the interpretation of fossi... Read More about The interpretation of fen carr pollen diagrams: pollen-vegetation relationships within fen carr..

Computer Integrated Construction: An Approach to Requirements Engineering (2005)
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Arayici, Y., & Aouad, G. (2005). Computer Integrated Construction: An Approach to Requirements Engineering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12(2), 194-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980510584520

Purpose - This paper aims at proposing a process of requirements engineering for the human centred, adaptive computer integrated construction systems development through industry wide information sharing. Design/methodology/approach - The research st... Read More about Computer Integrated Construction: An Approach to Requirements Engineering.

Co-rich cobalt platinum nanowire arrays: effects of annealing (2005)
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Li, W., Peng, Y., Jones, G., Shen, T., & Hill, G. (2005). Co-rich cobalt platinum nanowire arrays: effects of annealing. Journal of Applied Physics, 97(3), 034308. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1846941

The effects of annealing on the crystal structure and magnetic properties of Co-rich cobalt platinum nanowire arrays embedded in anodic aluminium oxide membranes have been investigated. For this purpose, a rapid thermal annealing to temperatures of 3... Read More about Co-rich cobalt platinum nanowire arrays: effects of annealing.

A slender-wing theory in potential flow (2005)
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Chadwick, E. (2005). A slender-wing theory in potential flow. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 461(2054), 415-432. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2004.1295

Consider uniform, steady potential flow past a slender wing. By considering a horseshoe vortex in the limit as γ/Us → ∞, where γ is the circulation, U is the uniform stream velocity and s is the span, a model representing a vortex sheet is obtained f... Read More about A slender-wing theory in potential flow.

Depth Profiling In Diffusely Scattering Media Using Raman Spectroscopy And Picosecond Kerr Gating. (2005)
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Matousek, P., Everall, N., Towrie, M., & PARKER, A. (2005). Depth Profiling In Diffusely Scattering Media Using Raman Spectroscopy And Picosecond Kerr Gating. Applied Spectroscopy, 59(2), 200-205. https://doi.org/10.1366/0003702053085115

We demonstrate how pulsed laser Raman excitation (approximately 1 ps) followed by fast optical Kerr gating (approximately 4 ps) can be used to effectively separate Raman signals originating from different depths in heterogeneous diffusely scattering... Read More about Depth Profiling In Diffusely Scattering Media Using Raman Spectroscopy And Picosecond Kerr Gating..

Quantitative structure-activity relationship (5D-QSAR) study of combretastatin-like analogues as inhibitors of tubulin assembly (2005)
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Ducki, S., Mackenzie, G., Lawrence, N., & Snyder, J. (2005). Quantitative structure-activity relationship (5D-QSAR) study of combretastatin-like analogues as inhibitors of tubulin assembly. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 48(2), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1021/jm049444m

A molecular modeling study was carried out to develop a predictive model for combretastatin-like analogues populating the colchicine-binding site of Beta-tubulin. A series of compounds built around a framework including two aromatic groups linked by... Read More about Quantitative structure-activity relationship (5D-QSAR) study of combretastatin-like analogues as inhibitors of tubulin assembly.

Chirp-pulse-compression three-dimensional lidar imager with fiber optics (2005)
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Pearson, G., Ridley, K., & Willetts, D. (2005). Chirp-pulse-compression three-dimensional lidar imager with fiber optics. Applied Optics, 44(2), 257-265. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.44.000257

A coherent three-dimensional (angle-angle-range) lidar imager using a master-oscillator-power-amplifier concept and operating at a wavelength of 1.5 μm with chirp-pulse compression is described. A fiber-optic delay line in the local oscillator path e... Read More about Chirp-pulse-compression three-dimensional lidar imager with fiber optics.

Enterprise information systems: technology first or process first? (2005)
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Arif, M., Kulonda, D., Jones, J., & Proctor, M. (2005). Enterprise information systems: technology first or process first?. Business Process Management Journal, 11(1), 5-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150510578692

Purpose – Enterprise resource planning (ERP), a technological approach for enterprise information systems, has many recorded case examples of lengthy and expensive implementations reported in literature. This research has uncovered an alternative p... Read More about Enterprise information systems: technology first or process first?.

Obecity (2005)
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Marvin, S., & Medd, W. (2005). Obecity

Treatment of gully pot liquor containing heavy metals with constructed wetlands in Scotland (2005)
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Scholz, M., Anderson, P., & Forman, B. (2005). Treatment of gully pot liquor containing heavy metals with constructed wetlands in Scotland. Water Science and Technology, 51(9), 251-258

The aim of this investigation was to assess the treatment efficiencies for gully pot liquor of 12 experimental vertical-flow constructed wetland filters containing Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. (Common Reed) and filter media of differen... Read More about Treatment of gully pot liquor containing heavy metals with constructed wetlands in Scotland.

Constructed wetlands: a review (2005)
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Scholz, M., & Lee, B. (2005). Constructed wetlands: a review. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 62(4), 421-447. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207230500119783

The first aim of this invited literature review is critically to review and evaluate hydrological, physical and biochemical processes within natural and constructed wetlands. The second aim is to contribute the thoughts of the authors to the discus... Read More about Constructed wetlands: a review.

Influence of confinement energy and band anticrossing effect on the electron effective mass in Ga1−yInyNxAs1−x quantum wells (2005)
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Tomic, S., & O’Reilly, E. (2005). Influence of confinement energy and band anticrossing effect on the electron effective mass in Ga1−yInyNxAs1−x quantum wells. Physical review B: Condensed matter and materials physics, 71(23), 233301. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.71.233301

We present a theoretical study of the electron effective mass in Ga1−yInyNxAs1−x∕GaAs quantum well (QW) structures. The calculations are based on a 10×10 k∙p band anticrossing Hamiltonian, incorporating valence, conduction, and nitrogen-induced bands... Read More about Influence of confinement energy and band anticrossing effect on the electron effective mass in Ga1−yInyNxAs1−x quantum wells.

Human monocyte isolation methods influence cytokine production from in vitro generated dendritic cells (2005)
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Elkord, E., Williams, P., Kynaston, H., & Rowbottom, A. (2005). Human monocyte isolation methods influence cytokine production from in vitro generated dendritic cells. Immunology, 114(2), 204-212. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2567.2004.02076.x

There is growing interest in the in vitro generation of dendritic cells (DC) from peripheral blood monocytes, but the effect of the method chosen to isolate CD14+ monocytes for subsequent DC generation is poorly documented. The method used to isolate... Read More about Human monocyte isolation methods influence cytokine production from in vitro generated dendritic cells.

Differential CTLs specific for prostate-specific antigen in healthy donors and patients with prostate cancer (2005)
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Elkord, E., Williams, P., Kynaston, H., & Rowbottom, A. (2005). Differential CTLs specific for prostate-specific antigen in healthy donors and patients with prostate cancer. International Immunology, 17(10), 1315-1325. https://doi.org/10.1093/intimm/dxh309

Induction of CTL responses specific for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-derived peptides in healthy individuals and patients with prostate cancer (PC) was investigated. Eight PSA-derived peptides that have the potential to bind HLA-A2 molecules were... Read More about Differential CTLs specific for prostate-specific antigen in healthy donors and patients with prostate cancer.