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Total internal reflection fluorescence imaging using an upconverting cover slip for multicolour evanescent excitation (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Post-survey follow-up for human cystic echinococcosis in northwest China (2006)
Journal Article
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.

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)
Journal Article
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.

An evaluation of the stimulants and impediments to innovation within PFI/PPP projects (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Construction noise database (phase 3): Evaluation of established measurement protocol (2006)
Report
Waddington, D., & Moorhouse, A. (2006). Construction noise database (phase 3): Evaluation of established measurement protocol

Executive Summary
1.1 The established method for obtaining noise emission data for the update of a database of noise from construction plant is examined.
1.2 The established measurement protocol involves the collection of plant noise measurements u... Read More about Construction noise database (phase 3): Evaluation of established measurement protocol.

Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Secondary initiation of multiple bands of cumulonimbus over southern Britain. I: an observational case-study (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Uptake of caesium and strontium radioisotopes by natural zeolites from Mongolia (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Reflections on an intervention to motivate student learning through in-semester online assessment (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT (2006)
Journal Article
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.

Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Jeong, K., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2006, April). Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction. Presented at 3rd International SCRI Research Symposium, Delft University, Netherlands

This paper is aimed at identifying the potential role of SPICE, especially SPICE level 3, to achieving the proposed UK public sector efficiencies. SPICE level 3 presents the process maturity framework to address the level III of the SPICE model. Buil... Read More about Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction.

Measuring performance and the impact of research and development in the construction industry: Research methodological perspectives (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Kulatunga, U., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Measuring performance and the impact of research and development in the construction industry: Research methodological perspectives. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Higher capability maturity dynamics of UK construction organisations (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Keraminiyage, K., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Higher capability maturity dynamics of UK construction organisations. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Thurairajah, N., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2006, April). Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Netherlands,

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of partnering in construction. Central to any successful partnering arrangement is the change in cultural and
behavioural characteristics towards mutual trust and understanding. According... Read More about Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective.

Simulation modelling of cost overruns in building projects (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Shanmugam, M., Amaratunga, R., & Zainudeen, N. (2006, April). Simulation modelling of cost overruns in building projects. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Women in construction: A study on leadership (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Shanmugam, M., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Women in construction: A study on leadership. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Shyness and boldness in greater rheas Rhea americana Linnaeus (Rheiformes, Rheidae): the effects of antipredator training on the personality of the birds (2006)
Journal Article
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.