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Cross-resistance of Cry1Ab-selected Asian corn borer to other Cry toxins (2010)
Journal Article
Xu, L., Wang, Z., Zhang, J., Ferry, N., & Gatehouse, A. (2010). Cross-resistance of Cry1Ab-selected Asian corn borer to other Cry toxins. Journal of Applied Entomology, 134(5), 429-438. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2010.01517.x

The Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis (Guene´e) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is the most important insect pest of maize in China. Despite the proven track record of biotech Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize to provide an effective means to control l... Read More about Cross-resistance of Cry1Ab-selected Asian corn borer to other Cry toxins.

Phase II trial of imiquimod and HPV therapeutic vaccination in patients with vulval intraepithelial neoplasia. (2010)
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Daayana, S., Elkord, E., Winters, U., & Pawlita, M. (2010). Phase II trial of imiquimod and HPV therapeutic vaccination in patients with vulval intraepithelial neoplasia. British Journal of Cancer, 102(7), 1129-1136. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6605611

Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a premalignant condition, which is frequently associated with type HPV16 infection, and multifocal disease has high rates of surgical treatment failure. Methods: We report a phase II clinical trial of the to... Read More about Phase II trial of imiquimod and HPV therapeutic vaccination in patients with vulval intraepithelial neoplasia..

Automation for value added prepared vegetables – the Brussels sprout (2010)
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Davis, S., Gray, J., & Caldwell, D. (2010). Automation for value added prepared vegetables – the Brussels sprout. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 21(3), 138-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2009.09.001

This paper considers automation in the preparation of Brussels sprouts as a value added food item. Within the processing of Brussels sprouts several tasks already have automated solutions but these require that the sprouts be fed to them in an exact... Read More about Automation for value added prepared vegetables – the Brussels sprout.

Towards a high-performance optical gain medium based on bismuth and aluminum co-doped germanate glass (2010)
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and aluminum co-doped germanate glass. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 356(6-8), 407-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2009.11.028

In this paper we present the development process of glass based on bismuth and aluminum co-doped germanate (GAB) glass. We found the addition of PbO to this glass (GAPB glass) increased the quantum efficiency (QE). Excitation of GAPB glass at 808 n... Read More about Towards a high-performance optical gain medium based on bismuth and aluminum co-doped germanate glass.

The efficiencies of energy transfer from Cr to Nd ions in silicate glasses (2010)
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Mizuno, S., Ito, H., Hasegawa, K., Nasu, H., Hughes, M., Suzuki, T., & Ohishi, Y. (2010). The efficiencies of energy transfer from Cr to Nd ions in silicate glasses. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840822

The efficiency of energy transfer from Cr to Nd in silicate glasses has been examined in order to develop a gain medium for high-efficiency solar pumped fiber lasers (SPFLs). The internal quantum efficiency (QE) of the emission from the 4T2 state of... Read More about The efficiencies of energy transfer from Cr to Nd ions in silicate glasses.

Chemically immobilised carbon nanotubes on silicon : stable surfaces for aqueous electrochemistry (2010)
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Flavel, B., Garrett, D., Lehr, J., Shapter, J., & Downard, A. (2010). Chemically immobilised carbon nanotubes on silicon : stable surfaces for aqueous electrochemistry. Electrochimica Acta, 55(12), 3995-4001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2010.02.046

Diazonium ion chemistry has been used to electrochemically graft aminophenyl layers onto p-type silicon (1 0 0) substrates. A condensation reaction was used to immobilise single-walled carbon nanotubes with high carboxylic acid functionality directly... Read More about Chemically immobilised carbon nanotubes on silicon : stable surfaces for aqueous electrochemistry.

Can cities shape socio-technical transitions and how would we know if they were? (2010)
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Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. (2010). Can cities shape socio-technical transitions and how would we know if they were?. Research Policy, 39(4), 477-485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2010.01.020

This paper asks two – relatively simple – questions: can cities shape socio-technical transitions? And how would we know if they were? There are three key objectives. The first of these is to set out emerging, and in our view, convincing evidence, th... Read More about Can cities shape socio-technical transitions and how would we know if they were?.

Application of data mining in predicting cell phones subscribers behavior employing the contact pattern (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Mansouri, R., Saraee, M., & Amirfattahi, R. (2010, February). Application of data mining in predicting cell phones subscribers behavior employing the contact pattern. Presented at DSDE, Bangalore, India

As telecommunication services becoming competitive, client contract management in this sector has become importance as well. In regards to the fact that a huge volume of telecommunication data especially details of the cell phone conversations exist... Read More about Application of data mining in predicting cell phones subscribers behavior employing the contact pattern.

The what and how of urban knowledge (2010)
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Marvin, S., & May, T. (2010, February). The what and how of urban knowledge. Presented at Mistra Urban Futures Research Consortium, Gothenburg, Sweden

Modulation of lymphocyte regulation for cancer therapy: a phase II trial of tremelimumab in advanced gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma (2010)
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Ralph, C., Elkord, E., O'Dwyer, J., & Austin, E. (2010). Modulation of lymphocyte regulation for cancer therapy: a phase II trial of tremelimumab in advanced gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Clinical Cancer Research, 16(5), 1662-1672. https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-09-2870

Purpose: Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4), a key negative regulator of T-cell activation, is targeted by the antibody tremelimumab to release potentially useful antitumor activity. Experimental design: This phase II trial investigated tremel... Read More about Modulation of lymphocyte regulation for cancer therapy: a phase II trial of tremelimumab in advanced gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Causality Challenge: Benchmarking relevant signal components for effective monitoring and process control (2010)
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McCann, M., Li, Y., Maguire, L., & Johnston, A. (2010). Causality Challenge: Benchmarking relevant signal components for effective monitoring and process control

A complex modern manufacturing process is normally under consistent surveillance via the monitoring of signals/variables collected from sensors. However, not all of these signals are equally valuable in a specific monitoring system. The measured sign... Read More about Causality Challenge: Benchmarking relevant signal components for effective monitoring and process control.

Trans-Bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionato-kappa O-2,O ')bis(4-methyl-1,2,3-selenadiazole-kappa N-3)copper(II) (2010)
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Boag, N., Jackson, A., Lickiss, P., Pilkington, R., & Redhouse, A. (2010). Trans-Bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionato-kappa O-2,O ')bis(4-methyl-1,2,3-selenadiazole-kappa N-3)copper(II). Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 66(2), M241. https://doi.org/10.1107/S1600536810001297

In the title compound, [Cu(C5HF6O2)(2)(C3H4N2Se)(2)], the Cu-II atom (site symmetry (1) over bar) is coordinated by two O,O'-bidentate 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedione (hp) ligands and two 4-methyl-1,2,3-selenadiazole molecules, resulting in a... Read More about Trans-Bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionato-kappa O-2,O ')bis(4-methyl-1,2,3-selenadiazole-kappa N-3)copper(II).

How to Develop a Zoo-Based Environmental Enrichment Program: Incorporating Environmental Enrichment into Exhibits (2010)
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Cipreste, C., de Azevedo, C., & Young, R. (2010). How to Develop a Zoo-Based Environmental Enrichment Program: Incorporating Environmental Enrichment into Exhibits. #Journal not on list,

Research, conservation, leisure, and education are the main goals of zoos. To achieve these aims, zoos need to maintain a high level of animal welfare. One action undertaken to improve the psychological aspects of the captive animal’s life has bee... Read More about How to Develop a Zoo-Based Environmental Enrichment Program: Incorporating Environmental Enrichment into Exhibits.

Partial elliptical two-regime speed-flow traffic model based on the highway capacity manual (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Yousif, S. (2010, January). Partial elliptical two-regime speed-flow traffic model based on the highway capacity manual. Presented at 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford, Greater Manchester

There have been several attempts to describe traffic flow behaviour by modelling the relationship between the main variables describing traffic such as speed, flow and density. Some of these models are based on simplistic assumptions and therefore,... Read More about Partial elliptical two-regime speed-flow traffic model based on the highway capacity manual.

Women’s career advancement in the UK construction industry (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Fernando, N., & Amaratunga, R. (2010, January). Women’s career advancement in the UK construction industry. Presented at 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford, Greater Manchester

Effects of extreme weather events on smes: a literature review and synthesis (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Wedawatta, G., Ingirige, B., & Amaratunga, R. (2010, January). Effects of extreme weather events on smes: a literature review and synthesis. Presented at 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford, Greater Manchester

Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), which generate more than one half of the employment (58.9%) and turnover (51.9%), form an important sector of the UK economy. Although they are the main drivers of the UK economy, they are also said to be th... Read More about Effects of extreme weather events on smes: a literature review and synthesis.