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Assessing the level of teamwork in Brazilian and English construction sites (2001)
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Santos, A., & Powell, J. (2001). Assessing the level of teamwork in Brazilian and English construction sites. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 22(4), 166-174. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730110395060

Increase the workforce involvement in continuous improvement activities is one of the main recommendations of the recent report Rethinking Construction, developed by the UK Construction Task Force. In Brazil, this is also a major issue in most govern... Read More about Assessing the level of teamwork in Brazilian and English construction sites.

Morphological classification of fluvial environments: an investigation of the continuum of channel types (2001)
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Heritage, G., Charlton, M., & O'Regan, S. (2001). Morphological classification of fluvial environments: an investigation of the continuum of channel types. https://doi.org/10.1086/317959

Bedrock-controlled channel systems exhibit considerable morphological variation. Both bedrock-influenced and alluvial morphological units coexist to form a system of changing channel patterns in response to changes in the relative influence of the co... Read More about Morphological classification of fluvial environments: an investigation of the continuum of channel types.

Performance Management in Construction: A Conceptual Framework. (2001)
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Kagioglou, M., Cooper, R., & Aouad, G. (2001). Performance Management in Construction: A Conceptual Framework. Construction Management and Economics, 19(1), 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190010003425

This paper presents a review of the literature on performance management and measurement in various industries with the aim of transferring best practice into construction. A framework is presented which ensures that effective strategies are deployed... Read More about Performance Management in Construction: A Conceptual Framework..

On the Characteristic Power of Structure-Borne Sound Sources (2001)
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Moorhouse, A. (2001). On the Characteristic Power of Structure-Borne Sound Sources. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 248(3), 441-459

The paper deals with methods of independently characterizing sources of structure-borne sound. The concept of mirror power is introduced, which is the power delivered by a vibration source when connected to a passive receiver structure that is a mirr... Read More about On the Characteristic Power of Structure-Borne Sound Sources.

Case study methodology as a means of theory building : performance measurement in facilities management organisations (2001)
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Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2001). Case study methodology as a means of theory building : performance measurement in facilities management organisations. Work Study, 50(3), 95-104

Uses a research study (involving case study analysis of performance measurement in facilities management organisations) to describes the process of theory building. From this study it draws out lessons about research strategies - from specifying the... Read More about Case study methodology as a means of theory building : performance measurement in facilities management organisations.

The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions. (2001)
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Tyson, S., & Thornton, H. (2001). The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions. Clinical Rehabilitation, 15(1), 53-58. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921501673858908

Objective: To assess the effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis (AFO) on functional mobility and gait impairments in people with a severe hemiplegia undergoing rehabilitation, and to investigate the patients' views of the hinged AFO. Design: With/... Read More about The effect of a hinged ankle foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: objective measures and users' opinions..

Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems? (2000)
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James, P., Ashley, J., & Evans, A. (2000). Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?. Landscape Research, 25(3), 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/713684679

Ecological networks for different spatial scales (international to sub-regional) are being defined and realized throughout Europe. Historically they have been focused on nature conservation, but they may offer a mechanism whereby a holistic, integrat... Read More about Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?.

The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport (2000)
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Miller, I. (2000). The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport. Historical Metallurgy, 34(2), 97-109

Reports on an archaeological investigation and documentary survey undertaken in 1993 of a mid-18th-century blast furnace in Maryport. The results suggested that the furnace was designed to operate on coke fuel, placing Netherhall at the forefront of... Read More about The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport.

Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata (2000)
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Gubbels, M., Katzer, F., Hide, G., Jongejan, F., & R Shiels, B. (2000). Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 110(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0166-6851%2800%2900253-x

The polypeptide Tams1 is an immunodominant major merozoite piroplasm surface antigen of the protozoan parasite Theileria annulata. Generation and selection of divergent antigenic types has implications for the inclusion of the Tams1 antigen in a subu... Read More about Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata.

Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques (2000)
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Vick, S., Anderson, J., & Young, R. (2000). Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques. Zoo Biology, 19(3), 181-191. https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-2361%282000%2919%3A3%3C181%3A%3AAID-ZOO2%3E3.0.CO%3B2-W

One group each of Barbary macaques and stump-tailed macaques, both zoo-housed, received hard replica fruits in three experimental conditions: as empty (“unresponsive”) objects, as maracas that rattled when manipulated (“simple responsive”), and as ob... Read More about Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques.

Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation (2000)
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Syed, K., Mcdonald, G., & New, G. (2000). Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 17(8), 1366-1375. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.17.001366

The theory of ultrabroadband multifrequency Raman generation is extended, for the first time, to allow for beam-propagation effects in one and two transverse dimensions. We show that a complex transverse structure develops even when diffraction is ne... Read More about Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation.

Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network (2000)
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Swan, W., Langford, N., Watson, I., & Varey, R. J. (2000). Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network. Corporate Communications: An International Journal, 5(2), 97-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/13563280010372522

The inter‐organizational network is becoming an increasingly common form of organization. The majority of trade is carried out between organizations, rather than organizations and households. Many of these networks are concerned with the exchange of... Read More about Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network.

The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style (2000)
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James, P. (2000). The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style. Environmental Education Research, 6(2), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674

A period of circa 12 months' work experience, as part of an Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree programme, introduces candidates to a variety of problems and can, therefore, be expected to influence the problem-solving approach adopted by the stu... Read More about The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style.

Kaleidoscope laser (2000)
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Mcdonald, G., Karman, G., New, G., & Woerdman, J. (2000). Kaleidoscope laser. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 17(4), 524-529. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.17.000524

We report the first calculations of mode patterns of unstable-cavity lasers with truly two-dimensional transverse geometries. A detailed account of numerical techniques, incorporating a nonorthogonal beam-propagation method, and results for cavities... Read More about Kaleidoscope laser.

The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm (2000)
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Drumm, I., & Lam, Y. (2000). The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 107(3), 1405-1412. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.428427

The most popular models to predict sound propagation in architectural spaces involve the tracing of rays, images, or beams. Most current beam-tracing methods use conical or triangular beams that may produce overlaps and holes in the predicted sound f... Read More about The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm.

A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines (2000)
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Jones, N., & Li, Y. (2000). A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines. Lubrication Science, 6(3), 267-291. https://doi.org/10.1002/tt.3020060305

Technical advances and environmental legislation in recent years have stimulated the development of a number of techniques for condition monitoring and fault diagnosis (CMFD) in diesel engines. This paper firstly summarises common faults, fault mecha... Read More about A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines.

Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin (2000)
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Elkadi, H. (2000). Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 4(1), 91-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-0321%2899%2900010-6

The recent development of ‘intelligent’ features and techniques for buildings’ skins are intended to meet certain energy targets. These targets are rarely looked at in an integral way. Research in this area aims to reduce energy consumption as a cons... Read More about Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin.

Rainwater chemistry as influenced by atmospheric deposition of pollutants in Southern Nigeria. (2000)
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Uzomah, V., & Sangodoyin, A. (2000). Rainwater chemistry as influenced by atmospheric deposition of pollutants in Southern Nigeria. Environmental Management and Health, 11(2), 149-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566160010321569

Examines rainwater chemistry as it relates to atmospheric pollution in Southern Nigeria. Rainwater samples were collected and analysed for major cations and anions in Lagos, Ibadan and Port Harcourt, these sites reflecting industrial, residential and... Read More about Rainwater chemistry as influenced by atmospheric deposition of pollutants in Southern Nigeria..