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Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1 (2013)
Journal Article
Carroll, C., Sayan, B., Bailey, S., & McCormick, J. (2013). Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1. Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research, 33(9), https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2012.0165

Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The interferon inducible transcriptional activator signal transducer and activator of transcription-1 (STAT1) and p53 are two critical transcriptional factors that have p... Read More about Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1.

The use of genetic markers to reveal dynamic processes in a common toad (Bufo Bufo) population (2013)
Thesis
Coles, R. The use of genetic markers to reveal dynamic processes in a common toad (Bufo Bufo) population. (Thesis). University of Salford

In contrast to birds and mammals for example, amphibian population studies only rarely capture information based on genealogical relationships among individuals. As a consequence, we only have very limited knowledge about individual fitness measures... Read More about The use of genetic markers to reveal dynamic processes in a common toad (Bufo Bufo) population.

Attaining zero defects within the UK's building Schools for the Future Programme : Stakeholders' perceptions (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Higham, A., & Boothman, J. (2013, September). Attaining zero defects within the UK's building Schools for the Future Programme : Stakeholders' perceptions. Presented at Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) 29th Annual Conference, Reading

Until its demise in July 2010 The Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme represented the biggest single UK government investment in school buildings for more than 50 years. One of its key goals was to ensure that pupils learn in high quality... Read More about Attaining zero defects within the UK's building Schools for the Future Programme : Stakeholders' perceptions.

A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model (2013)
Journal Article
Torija Martinez, A., Ruiz, D., & Ramos-Ridao, A. (2014). A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model. Science of the Total Environment, 482-83, 440-451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.07.108

To ensure appropriate soundscape management in urban environments, the urban-planning authorities need a range of tools that enable such a task to be performed. An essential step during the management of urban areas from a sound standpoint should b... Read More about A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model.

Toward a framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria (2013)
Journal Article
of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria. Mei Zhong gong gong guan li, 10(9), 901-913

Housing is a centre for many socio-economic activities and often provides a mark of prosperity, social acceptance, and an element of urban development and growth in a country. However, it is suspected that the significance of housing to people in t... Read More about Toward a framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria.

Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection (2013)
Journal Article
Tota-Maharaj, K., & Scholz, M. (2013). Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection. Water and Environment Journal, 27(3), 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00350.x

Permeable pavement systems (PPS) are frequently associated with high removal efficiencies for water quality parameters. Their effluent can, therefore, be recycled, for example, for sprinkling onto gardens. Nevertheless, some stakeholders fear that po... Read More about Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection.

Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage (2013)
Journal Article
Dong, Y., Scholz, M., & Mackenzie, S. (2013). Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage. Water and Environment Journal, 27(3), 317-327. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00348.x

Data collected from five Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust constructed wetland systems offering a range of styles and inflow water types between 2005 and 2009 were examined and compared to identify long-term trends in nutrient removal. Ammonia-nitrogen conce... Read More about Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage.

Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type (2013)
Journal Article
Casar, C., Zuberbulher, K., Young, R., & Byrne, R. (2013). Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type. Biology Letters, 9(5), 20130535. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2013.0535

Animal alarm calls can encode information about a predator’s category, size, distance or threat level. In non-human primates, alarm calls typically refer to broad classes of disturbances, in some instances to specific predators. Here, we present t... Read More about Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type.

The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes (2013)
Journal Article
Greensmith, D., & Nirmalan, M. (2013). The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes. Physiological Reports, 1(4), e00093. https://doi.org/10.1002/phy2.93

The proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is associated with myocardial dysfunction observed in sepsis and septic shock. There are two fundamental components to this dysfunction. (1) systolic dysfunction; and (2) diastolic dysf... Read More about The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes.

Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology (2013)
Journal Article
Hodgkinson, J., & Sheel, D. (2013). Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology. Surface and Coatings Technology, 230, 73-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.06.079

Atmospheric pressure (AP) PECVD systems have attracted considerable interest in recent years due to the significant benefits for large area, low cost substrates and low temperature operation. However to date, the film properties have tended to be c... Read More about Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology.

Visual management in industrial construction : a case study (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Tezel, B., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2013, August). Visual management in industrial construction : a case study. Presented at 21th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Fortaleza, Brazil

Visual Management (VM) is a distinctive communication strategy that is frequently observed at lean work settings to varying degrees. It relies on the effectiveness of visual communication and catchy visual systems to create visual communication for d... Read More about Visual management in industrial construction : a case study.

Exploring the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the Malaysian construction industry : a qualitative approach (2013)
Journal Article
Zahrizan, Z., Ali, N., Haron, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., & Hamid, Z. (2013). Exploring the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the Malaysian construction industry : a qualitative approach. International journal of research in engineering and technology, 2(8), 384-395

The construction industry believes that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a platform that has the potential to promote collaborative activities in the construction industry. Thus, clients are gradually enforcing the use of BIM in their project... Read More about Exploring the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the Malaysian construction industry : a qualitative approach.

Heat in optical tweezers (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Martinez Maestro, L., del Rosal, B., Haro-Gonzalez, P., Ramsay, W., Santacruz-Gomez, K., Iglesias-de la Cruz, M., …Jaque, D. (2013, August). Heat in optical tweezers. Presented at SPIE NanoScience + Engineering, 2013, San Diego Convention Center

Laser-induced thermal effects in optically trapped microspheres and single cells have been investigated by Luminescence Thermometry. Thermal spectroscopy has revealed a non-localized temperature distribution around the trap that extends over tens of... Read More about Heat in optical tweezers.

Whole-Genome sequencing of Trypanosoma brucei reveals introgression between subspecies that is associated with virulence (2013)
Journal Article
Goodhead, I., Capewell, P., Bailey, J., Beament, T., Chance, M., Kay, S., …Noyes, H. (2013). Whole-Genome sequencing of Trypanosoma brucei reveals introgression between subspecies that is associated with virulence. mBio, 4(4), e00197. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00197-13

Human African trypanosomiasis is caused by two subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense is found in East Africa and frequently causes acute disease, while Trypanosoma brucei gambiense is found in West Africa and is associated... Read More about Whole-Genome sequencing of Trypanosoma brucei reveals introgression between subspecies that is associated with virulence.

The two pillars of design theory: Method of analysis and rhetoric (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., & Ballard, G. (2013, August). The two pillars of design theory: Method of analysis and rhetoric. Presented at The 19th International Conference on Engineering Design, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea

Since the 1960’s, there have been many initiatives for promoting theoretical understanding on design. However, in spite of definite progress, there are several puzzles and anomalies in the current theoretical landscape of design. We present an interp... Read More about The two pillars of design theory: Method of analysis and rhetoric.

Rhetoric and design (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Ballard, G., & Koskela, L. (2013, August). Rhetoric and design. Presented at The 19th International Conference on Engineering Design, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea

The relationship between rhetoric and design has been the subject of numerous scholarly publications in the last fifty years, but has not been addressed by scholars of engineering design. This paper argues that the relationship is important for theor... Read More about Rhetoric and design.

Retrofit innovation in the UK social housing sector (2013)
Book Chapter
Swan, W. Retrofit innovation in the UK social housing sector. In W. Swan, & P. Brown (Eds.), Retrofitting the Built Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118273463.ch4

The sustainable retrofit of the domestic stock has been identified as one of the major ways to drive the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy. New systems and products to better insulate our homes, generate energy and control how we use it; all re... Read More about Retrofit innovation in the UK social housing sector.

Make no assumptions (2013)
Book Chapter
Baker, C., Smith, L., & Swan, W. (2013). Make no assumptions. In W. Swan, & P. Brown (Eds.), Retrofitting the Built Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118273463.ch8

The selection of the correct options to upgrade a building to improve its energy performance is an essential part of the sustainable retrofit process. It requires a complex mix of skills to identify and deliver the most effective combination of measu... Read More about Make no assumptions.