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An overview of residential real estate financing in Nigeria (2012)
Journal Article
Akinwunmi, A., Gameson, R., Hammond, F., & Olomolaiye, P. (2012). An overview of residential real estate financing in Nigeria. Journal of Real Estate Literature, 20(2), 261-288

The housing sector, changes in the housing markets, and the systems of housing finance have significant implications on the financial markets, macroeconomic stability, and monetary policy. Therefore, most economies in the developed world adopt polici... Read More about An overview of residential real estate financing in Nigeria.

Differential infection properties of three inducible prophages from an epidemic strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2012)
Journal Article
James, C., Fothergill, J., Kalwij, H., Hall, A., Cottell, J., Brockhurst, M., & Winstanley, C. (2012). Differential infection properties of three inducible prophages from an epidemic strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BMC Microbiology, 12(216), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2180-12-216

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common bacterial pathogen infecting the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The Liverpool Epidemic Strain (LES) is transmissible, capable of superseding other P. aeruginosa populations and is... Read More about Differential infection properties of three inducible prophages from an epidemic strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Prevention of artificial dental plaque formation in vitro by plant extracts (2012)
Journal Article
Smullen, J., Finney, M., Storey, D., & Foster, H. (2012). Prevention of artificial dental plaque formation in vitro by plant extracts. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 113(4), 964-973. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2012.05380.x

Aims A number of previous studies have shown that plant extracts can inhibit formation of dental plaque. The ability of extracts of Rosemarinus officianalis L., Salvia officianalis L., unfermented cocoa, red grape seed and green tea to inhibit plaque... Read More about Prevention of artificial dental plaque formation in vitro by plant extracts.

From interpretation to action; unique adequacy as a common standard for the evaluation of research in the built environment (2012)
Book Chapter
built environment. In S. Pink, & D. Tutt (Eds.), Ethnographic Research in the Construction Industry (141-159). Abingdon: Routledge

The development of ethnographic work in construction management in recent years has been associated with a growing challenge to the dominant positivist paradigm within the subject area. Ethnography, with its emphasis on shared meaning and its cons... Read More about From interpretation to action; unique adequacy as a common standard for the evaluation of research in the built environment.

Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction (2012)
Journal Article
Raju, P., & Ahmed, V. (2012). Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction. Automation in Construction, 22, 247-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2011.07.008

The development of learning objects which are smaller chunks of learning content is often time consuming and expensive. Recent efforts in producing learning objects that are reusable and sharable were not very successful due to the lack of interopera... Read More about Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction.

Exploring how information exchanges can be enhanced through cloud BIM (2012)
Journal Article
Redmond, A., Hore, A., Alshawi, M., & Westwood, R. (2012). Exploring how information exchanges can be enhanced through cloud BIM. Automation in Construction, 24, 175-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.02.003

The properties of BIM are; parametric modelling providing tabular views of components and characteristic interaction with elements, for example if a pitch roof changes so do the walls and bi-directional co-ordination enabling virtual simulations of p... Read More about Exploring how information exchanges can be enhanced through cloud BIM.

Impact of integrating disaster risk reduction philosophies into infrastructure reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka (2012)
Journal Article
Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2012). Impact of integrating disaster risk reduction philosophies into infrastructure reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 18(5), 685-700. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.723322

Major impacts on infrastructures due to natural and man-made hazards could result in secondary and additional impacts, compounding the problem for those communities already affected by the hazard. Integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) philosop... Read More about Impact of integrating disaster risk reduction philosophies into infrastructure reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka.

Post-disaster construction & demolition debris management : a Sri Lanka case study (2012)
Journal Article
Karunasena, G., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2012). Post-disaster construction & demolition debris management : a Sri Lanka case study. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 18(4), 457-468. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.699913

The increasing nature of impacts from disasters has made post disaster management a key area of concern. The management of disaster waste is revealed as an area of least concern yet it presents momentous challenges for those with inadequate capacitie... Read More about Post-disaster construction & demolition debris management : a Sri Lanka case study.

Mapping fuel moisture content in upland vegetation using airborne hyperspectral imagery (2012)
Journal Article
Al-Moustafa, T., Armitage, R., & Danson, F. (2012). Mapping fuel moisture content in upland vegetation using airborne hyperspectral imagery. Remote Sensing of Environment, 127, 74-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2012.08.034

This paper tests the application of airborne hyperspectral image data for estimating live vegetation fuel moisture content (FMC) in a Calluna vulgaris-dominated semi-natural upland area in the United Kingdom. Airborne hyperspectral imagery was collec... Read More about Mapping fuel moisture content in upland vegetation using airborne hyperspectral imagery.

PPARγ as a molecular target of EPA anti-inflammatory activity during TNF-α-impaired skeletal muscle cell differentiation (2012)
Journal Article
Magee, P., Pearson, S., Whittingham-Dowd, J., & Allen, J. (2012). PPARγ as a molecular target of EPA anti-inflammatory activity during TNF-α-impaired skeletal muscle cell differentiation. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 23(11), 1440-1448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2011.09.005

Activated skeletal muscle satellite cells facilitate muscle repair or growth through proliferation, differentiation and fusion into new or existing myotubes. Elevated levels of the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) impair this... Read More about PPARγ as a molecular target of EPA anti-inflammatory activity during TNF-α-impaired skeletal muscle cell differentiation.

Intraspecific variability in the parasitoid wasp Trichogramma chilonis : can we predict the outcome of hybridization? (2012)
Journal Article
Benvenuto, C., Tabone, E., Vercken, E., Sorbier, N., Colombel, E., Warot, S., …Ris, N. (2012). Intraspecific variability in the parasitoid wasp Trichogramma chilonis : can we predict the outcome of hybridization?. Evolutionary Applications, 5(5), 498-510. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-4571.2012.00279.x

In the framework of biological control, the selection of effective natural enemies determines the final pest control. Thus, the genetic improvement of biocontrol agents could enhance the efficiency of biocontrol programs. Although promising, this ap... Read More about Intraspecific variability in the parasitoid wasp Trichogramma chilonis : can we predict the outcome of hybridization?.

Cebus Phylogenetic relationships: A preliminary reassessment of the diversity of the untufted capuchin monkeys (2012)
Journal Article
Boubli, J., Rylands, A., Farias, I., Alfaro, M., & Alfaro, J. (2012). Cebus Phylogenetic relationships: A preliminary reassessment of the diversity of the untufted capuchin monkeys. American Journal of Primatology, 74(4), 381-393. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.21998

The untufted, or gracile, capuchin monkeys are currently classified in four species, Cebus albifrons, C. capucinus, C. olivaceus, and C. kaapori, with all but C. kaaporihaving numerous described subspecies. The taxonomy is controversial and their ge... Read More about Cebus Phylogenetic relationships: A preliminary reassessment of the diversity of the untufted capuchin monkeys.

An investigation of the performance of informative samples preservation methods (2012)
Book Chapter
Xiong, J., & Li, Y. (2012). An investigation of the performance of informative samples preservation methods. In Z. Qian, L. Cao, W. Su, T. Wang, & H. Yang (Eds.), Recent Advances in Computer Science and Information Engineering (13-18). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25781-0_3

Instance-based learning algorithms make prediction/generalization based on the stored instances. Storing all instances of large data size applications causes huge memory requirements and slows program execution speed; it may make the prediction proce... Read More about An investigation of the performance of informative samples preservation methods.

Socio-economic variables as indicators of pond conservation value in an urban landscape (2012)
Journal Article
Gledhill, D., & James, P. (2012). Socio-economic variables as indicators of pond conservation value in an urban landscape. Urban Ecosystems, 15(4), 849-861. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-012-0242-7

Despite their designation as nationally important habitats in the UK, ponds are among the least well studied of urban habitats. Ponds, as well as existing in a physical landscape, are part of human socio-economic landscapes, especially those in towns... Read More about Socio-economic variables as indicators of pond conservation value in an urban landscape.

Heavy metal free quantum dots and their applications (2012)
Book Chapter
Irshad, A., Yates, H., & Glarvey, P. (2012). Heavy metal free quantum dots and their applications. In Proceedings of the 3rd CSE Postgraduate Research Doctoral School Conference (14-16). University of Salford

In January 2011, a KTP project between Salford University and Nanoco Technologies was initiated to develop alternative, more efficient commercially viable routes to heavy metal-free quantum dots (QDs) allowing the exploitation of developing markets i... Read More about Heavy metal free quantum dots and their applications.

The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions (2012)
Journal Article
Leao, S., & Elkadi, H. (2012). The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions. Advanced materials research, 347-53, 4034-4044. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.347-353.4034

Commuting to work is one of the most important and regular routines of transportation in towns and cities. From a geographic perspective, the length of people’s commute is influenced, to some degree, by the spatial separation of their home and workpl... Read More about The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions.

Using the skills and knowledge of built environment professionals to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities (2012)
Journal Article
Pathirage, C. (2012). Using the skills and knowledge of built environment professionals to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(3), 196-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijdrbe.2012.43503caa.001

The world's exposure to hazards, whether of natural or man-made origins and impact on communities is ever rising as evident from recent disasters. Increasing frequency and intensity of disasters have also resulted in severe disruptions of built envir... Read More about Using the skills and knowledge of built environment professionals to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities.

Fluorescence lifetime imaging of propranolol uptake in living glial C6 cells (2012)
Journal Article
Bisby, R., Botchway, S., Crisostomo, A., Parker, A., & Scherer, K. (2012). Fluorescence lifetime imaging of propranolol uptake in living glial C6 cells. Journal of Spectroscopy, 27(5-6), 533-540. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/518353

Uptake of the β-blocker drug propranolol by living glial C6 cells has been observed using fluorescence lifetime imaging with two-photon excitation at 630 nm. Both uptake and release of propranolol occur within minutes and are temperature dependent, b... Read More about Fluorescence lifetime imaging of propranolol uptake in living glial C6 cells.