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Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications (2002)
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Eacock, M., Harris, M., Roberts, P., & Pearson, G. (2002). Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications. Applied Optics, 41(30), 6442-6450. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.41.006442

The antenna and the Doppler estimation characteristics of a coherent pulsed lidar intended for short-range aerosol backscatter applications have been analyzed. The system used fiber-optic interconnects and operated at a wavelength of 1.548 mum. The r... Read More about Analysis of the performance of a coherent pulsed fiber lidar for aerosol backscatter applications.

Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites (2002)
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Nirmalan, N., Wang, P., Sims, P. F. G., & Hyde, J. E. (2002). Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites. Molecular Microbiology, 46(1), 179-190. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2958.2002.03148.x

Folate metabolism in Plasmodium falciparum is essential for cell growth and replication, and the target of important antimalarial agents. The pathway comprises a series of enzymes that convert GTP to derivatives of tetrahydrofolate, which are cofacto... Read More about Transcriptional analysis of genes encoding enzymes of the folate pathway in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum: Folate pathway transcription in malaria parasites.

Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies (2002)
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Jayson, G., Zweit, J., Jackson, A., Mulatero, C., Julyan, P., Ranson, M., …Zwierzina, H. (2002). Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/94.19.1484

Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent angiogenic cytokine, and various inhibitory agents, including specific antibodies, have been developed to block VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis. We developed HuMV833, a humanized vers... Read More about Molecular imaging and biological evaluation of HuMV833 anti-VEGF antibody: implications for trial design of antiangiogenic antibodies.

Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture (2002)
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Al-Hosany, N., & Elkadi, H. (2002). Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 6(5), 457-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-0321%2801%2900013-2

Incarceration architecture by definition negates many aspects of sustainability. Natural and humane values embedded in the penal system can be in many ways ambiguous. Throughout history, it was mainly the role of sociologists to advance theories and... Read More about Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture.

Path planning in construction sites: Performance evaluation of the Dijkstra, A*, and GA search algorithms (2002)
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Soltani, A., Tawfik, H., Goulermas, J., & Fernando, T. (2002). Path planning in construction sites: Performance evaluation of the Dijkstra, A*, and GA search algorithms. Advanced engineering informatics, 16(4), 291-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-0346%2803%2900018-1

This paper presents the application of path planning in construction sites according to multiple objectives. It quantitatively evaluates the performance of three optimisation algorithms namely: Dijkstra, A*, and Genetic algorithms that are used to fi... Read More about Path planning in construction sites: Performance evaluation of the Dijkstra, A*, and GA search algorithms.

A model for managing the product development process in house building (2002)
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Formoso, C., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Liedtke, R. (2002). A model for managing the product development process in house building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(5-6), 419-432. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-232X.2002.00274.x

The performance of the product development process has a critical influence in the efficiency and duration of building projects, as well as on the quality of the final product. Despite its importance, relatively little attention has been given to the... Read More about A model for managing the product development process in house building.

Frameworks, networks and the UK regional agenda: nature planning for landscapes? (2002)
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James, P., & Boothby, J. (2002). Frameworks, networks and the UK regional agenda: nature planning for landscapes?. Landscape Research, 27(4), 325-342. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142639022000023925

Planning at the landscape scale in Britain has had limited application. The origins, implementations and likely outcomes of new approaches to nature planning in Britain in which the spatial scale of planning could be 'landscape enabled' are traced. T... Read More about Frameworks, networks and the UK regional agenda: nature planning for landscapes?.

The precautionary principle and the rhetoric behind it. (2002)
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Adams, M. (2002). The precautionary principle and the rhetoric behind it. Journal of Risk Research, 5(4), 301-316. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669870210139798

This paper is about understanding the rhetoric of precaution and the practice of decision-making in areas of environmental controversy. It untangles the rhetoric, as established in documented agreements referring to precaution, from the constituent i... Read More about The precautionary principle and the rhetoric behind it..

Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data (2002)
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Ruddock, L. (2002). Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(7), 553-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210159908

In the context of a truly global market for construction, an international strategy is required to ensure that national and international statistical systems are able to provide accurate and valid information. In many parts of the world the collectio... Read More about Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data.

Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis. (2002)
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Wang, Y., Bradshaw, H., Rogan, M., & Craig, P. (2002). Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 96(7), 691-694. https://doi.org/10.1179/000349802125001717

A rapid dot-ELISA was developed for the detection of specific antigens in samples of cyst fluid from human cases of Echinococcus granulosus infection, permitting the confirmation of cystic echinococcosis (CE). Peroxidase-conjugated antibodies against... Read More about Rapid dot-ELISA for the detection of specific antigens in the cyst fluid from human cases of cystic echinococcosis..

How can construction research be organized? An overseas comment on the Fairclough Review. (2002)
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Koskela, L. (2002). How can construction research be organized? An overseas comment on the Fairclough Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210210159055

Assesses the government report created by Sir John Fairclough which reviewed governmental research and development policies and practices in Great Britain. Identification of four separate roles of the government and the construction industry; Mission... Read More about How can construction research be organized? An overseas comment on the Fairclough Review..

Automatic generation of data representations for construction applications (2002)
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Aouad, G., Sun, M., & Faraj, I. (2002). Automatic generation of data representations for construction applications. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 2(3), 151-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170210814748

This paper presents an argument for automating data representations within the construction sector. It questions whether full automation and integration is feasible and achievable considering the complexity of the industry and supply chain problems.... Read More about Automatic generation of data representations for construction applications.

A dimensionless mobility formulation for evaluation of force and moment excitation of structures (2002)
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Moorhouse, A. (2002). A dimensionless mobility formulation for evaluation of force and moment excitation of structures. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 112(3), 972-980. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1497622

The problem addressed is the simultaneous excitation of a structure by a force and moment. These two forms of excitation are dimensionally incompatible, and so their relative importance is normally difficult to assess. Here, a dimensionless form of t... Read More about A dimensionless mobility formulation for evaluation of force and moment excitation of structures.

The effect of external mass transfer, competitive adsorption and coking in hydrogen permeation through thin Pd/Ag membranes (2002)
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Hou, K., & Hughes, R. (2002). The effect of external mass transfer, competitive adsorption and coking in hydrogen permeation through thin Pd/Ag membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 206(1-2), 119-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0376-7388%2801%2900770-0

The effect of external mass transfer, competitive adsorption and coking on hydrogen permeation through thin Pd/Ag membranes has been evaluated by means of comparisons between experimental and predicated data at temperatures of 548-723K and a total pr... Read More about The effect of external mass transfer, competitive adsorption and coking in hydrogen permeation through thin Pd/Ag membranes.

Do domestic dogs show any evidence of being able to count? (2002)
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West, R., & Young, R. (2002). Do domestic dogs show any evidence of being able to count?. Animal Cognition, 5, 183-186. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-002-0140-0

Numerical competence has been demonstrated in a wide range of animal species. The level of numerical abilities shown ranges from simple relative numerousness judgements to true counting. In this study we used the preferential looking technique to... Read More about Do domestic dogs show any evidence of being able to count?.

Knowledge management for the construction industry: the e-cognos project (2002)
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Wetherill, M., Rezgui, Y., Lima, C., & Zarli, A. (2002). Knowledge management for the construction industry: the e-cognos project

The paper focuses upon the contribution which adequate use of the latest development in Information and Communication Technologies can make to the enhancement, development and improvement of professional expertise in the Construction domain. The pape... Read More about Knowledge management for the construction industry: the e-cognos project.

A doppler sodar case study of top-down convection and convective dissipation of stratus (2002)
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von Hünerbein, S., & Richner, H. (2002). A doppler sodar case study of top-down convection and convective dissipation of stratus. Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 19(8), 1170-1180. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0426%282002%29019%3C1170%3AADSCSO%3E2.0.CO%3B2

Stratus dissipation over the Swiss Plateau has long been a forecasting problem. A case study of stratus structure and development was conducted during the winter of 1997/98. Measurements were performed with the monostatic Doppler sodar of the Swiss F... Read More about A doppler sodar case study of top-down convection and convective dissipation of stratus.

The comparative gastrointestinal responses of children and adults following consumption of sweets formulated with sucrose, isomalt and lycasin HBC (2002)
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Lee, A., Wils, D., Zumbe, A., & Storey, D. (2002). The comparative gastrointestinal responses of children and adults following consumption of sweets formulated with sucrose, isomalt and lycasin HBC. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 56(8), 755-764. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601389

Objectives: To determine the gastrointestinal responses of children and adults following consumption of sucrose, isomalt and lycasin HBC and to compare these at two different dose levels in adults. Design: Both studies were randomised, double-bli... Read More about The comparative gastrointestinal responses of children and adults following consumption of sweets formulated with sucrose, isomalt and lycasin HBC.

A computational study of photoisomerization in Al3O3- ­clusters (2002)
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Cui, X., Morrison, I., & Han, J. (2002). A computational study of photoisomerization in Al3O3- ­clusters. Journal of Chemical Physics, 117(3), 1077-1084. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1484387

Ab initio calculations are employed to understand the photoisomerization process in small Al3O3- clusters. This process is the first example of a photoinduced isomerization observed in an anion cluster gas-phase system. Potential energy surfaces for... Read More about A computational study of photoisomerization in Al3O3- ­clusters.

PFI/DBFO : roads to the future? Do PFI/DBFO schemes promote good quality performance? (2002)
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Eaton, D., O'Connor, C., & Turner, A. (2002). PFI/DBFO : roads to the future? Do PFI/DBFO schemes promote good quality performance?

This article presents an in-depth analysis of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) procurement system for the construction of a major highway works under the principles of design, build, finance, and operate (DBFO). Its purpose is to determine whethe... Read More about PFI/DBFO : roads to the future? Do PFI/DBFO schemes promote good quality performance?.