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Multi-casting in mountainous regions of developing countries: Analysis through ICT, institutions, and capabilities perspectives (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Bass, J. M., & Thapa, D. (2014). Multi-casting in mountainous regions of developing countries: Analysis through ICT, institutions, and capabilities perspectives. . https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2014.412

Overcoming shortages of teachers or teachers with required skills and experience is a major challenge in rural schools in the global south. We investigate a classroom video conference multi-casting project under development by the Nepal Wireless Netw... Read More about Multi-casting in mountainous regions of developing countries: Analysis through ICT, institutions, and capabilities perspectives.

Host-parasite biology in the real world : the field voles of Kielder (2014)
Journal Article
Turner, A., Beldomenico, P., Bown, K., Burthe, S., Jackson, J., Lambin, X., & Begon, M. (2014). Host-parasite biology in the real world : the field voles of Kielder. Parasitology, 141(8), 997-1017. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182014000171

Research on the interactions between the field voles (Microtus agrestis) of Kielder Forest and their natural parasites dates back to the 1930s. These early studies were primarily concerned with understanding how parasites shape the characteristic cyc... Read More about Host-parasite biology in the real world : the field voles of Kielder.

Nanomaterials : impact on cells and cell organelles (2014)
Book Chapter
Krpetic, Z., Anguissola, S., Garry, D., Kelly, P., & Dawson, K. (2014). Nanomaterials : impact on cells and cell organelles. In Nanomaterial : impacts on cell biology and medicine (135-156). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8739-0_8

Colloidal nanoparticles designed for the interactions with cells are very small, nanoscale objects usually consisting of inorganic cores and organic shells that are dispersed in a buffer or biological medium. By tuning the material properties of the... Read More about Nanomaterials : impact on cells and cell organelles.

Chromosomal replication dynamics and interaction with the β sliding clamp determine orientation of bacterial transposable elements (2014)
Journal Article
Gomez, M., Díaz-Maldonado, H., Gonzalez Tortuero, E., & López de Saro, F. (2014). Chromosomal replication dynamics and interaction with the β sliding clamp determine orientation of bacterial transposable elements. Genome Biology and Evolution, 6(3), 727-740. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evu052

Insertion sequences (ISs) are small transposable elements widespread in bacterial genomes, where they play an essential role in chromosome evolution by stimulating recombination and genetic flow. Despite their ubiquity, it is unclear how ISs interact... Read More about Chromosomal replication dynamics and interaction with the β sliding clamp determine orientation of bacterial transposable elements.

Split gate and asymmetric contact carbon nanotube optical devices (2014)
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Homewood, K., Curry, R., Ohno, Y., & Mizutani, T. (2014). Split gate and asymmetric contact carbon nanotube optical devices. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036962

Asymmetric contacts or split gate geometries can be used to obtain rectification, electroluminescence (EL) and photocurrent from carbon nanotube field effect transistors. Here, we report devices with both split gates and asymmetric contacts and show... Read More about Split gate and asymmetric contact carbon nanotube optical devices.

Integrated Modelling, Simulation & Visualisation (MSV) for sustainable Built Healing Environments (BHEs) (2014)
Journal Article
Osaji, E., & Price, A. (2014). Integrated Modelling, Simulation & Visualisation (MSV) for sustainable Built Healing Environments (BHEs)

The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential benefits of integrated modelling, simulation and visualisation (MSV) technology with a view to conceptualising a virtual built healing environment (VBHE) approach that supports sustainable built... Read More about Integrated Modelling, Simulation & Visualisation (MSV) for sustainable Built Healing Environments (BHEs).

Three new Miocene species of musky rat-kangaroos (Hypsiprymnodontidae, Macropodoidea) : description, phylogenetics and paleoecology (2014)
Journal Article
Bates, H., Travouillon, K., Cooke, B., Beck, R., Hand, S., & Archer, M. (2014). Three new Miocene species of musky rat-kangaroos (Hypsiprymnodontidae, Macropodoidea) : description, phylogenetics and paleoecology. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, 34(2), 383-396. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2013.812098

Three new species of the macropodoid genus Hypsiprymnodon are described from early to middle Miocene fossil deposits in the Riversleigh World Heritage Area, northwestern Queensland. A phylogenetic analysis of macropodoid relationships that includes t... Read More about Three new Miocene species of musky rat-kangaroos (Hypsiprymnodontidae, Macropodoidea) : description, phylogenetics and paleoecology.

Fault detection and isolation for an active wheelset control system (2014)
Journal Article
Mirzapour, M., Mei, T., & Xuesong, J. (2014). Fault detection and isolation for an active wheelset control system. Vehicle System Dynamics, 52(Sup_1), 157-171. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2014.887210

Active control for railway wheelsets in the primary suspension has been shown to offer a number of performance gains, and especially it can be used to stabilise the wheelsets without compromising the vehicle's performance on curves. However, the use... Read More about Fault detection and isolation for an active wheelset control system.

Mixed-species groups of marmosets and Tamarins across a gradient of agroforestry intensification (2014)
Journal Article
Tisovec, K., Cassano, C., Boubli, J., & Pardini, R. (2014). Mixed-species groups of marmosets and Tamarins across a gradient of agroforestry intensification. Biotropica, 46(2), 248-255. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.12098

Polyspecific associations are commonly observed in social animals, including primates, and have been interpreted as adaptations either to improve access to resources or to provide protection against predators. Mixed-species associations between Wied'... Read More about Mixed-species groups of marmosets and Tamarins across a gradient of agroforestry intensification.

Soundscape reproduction and synthesis (2014)
Journal Article
Davies, W., Bruce, N., & Murphy, J. (2014). Soundscape reproduction and synthesis. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 100(2), 285-292. https://doi.org/10.3813/AAA.918708

The aims of this work were to investigate (i) whether soundscape perceptual dimensions are correctly reproduced by ambisonic loudspeaker playback, (ii) whether soundscape dimensional analysis is robust to changes of location and from the field to lab... Read More about Soundscape reproduction and synthesis.

Soft-computing audio classification as a pre-processor for automated content descriptor generation (2014)
Journal Article
Li, F. (2014). Soft-computing audio classification as a pre-processor for automated content descriptor generation. International journal of computer and communication engineering (Online), 3(2), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.7763/IJCCE.2014.V3.300

Soundtracks of multimedia files are information rich sources, from which much content-related information and metadata can be extracted. There exist many individual algorithms for the recognition and analysis of speech, music or event sounds, all... Read More about Soft-computing audio classification as a pre-processor for automated content descriptor generation.

Estimation of uncertainty using revised draft ISO 1996-2 (2014)
Journal Article
Alves, S., & Waddington, D. (2014). Estimation of uncertainty using revised draft ISO 1996-2. Acoustics bulletin / Institute of Acoustics, 39(2), 34-41

The aim of this paper is to examine methods for the estimation of the uncertainty associated with environmental acoustic measurements. It is considered best practice that any measurement should be accompanied by a quantitative indication of its quali... Read More about Estimation of uncertainty using revised draft ISO 1996-2.

Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands (2014)
Journal Article
Taleghani, M., Tenpierik, M., van den Dobbelsteen, A., & Sailor, D. (2014). Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands. Solar Energy, 103(May 14), 108-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2014.01.033

Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is an important contributor to pedestrians’ health. A parametric study into different geometries and orientations of urban courtyard blocks in the Netherlands was therefore conducted for the hottest day in the... Read More about Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands.

Energy adaptive glass matter (2014)
Journal Article
Alston, M. (2014). Energy adaptive glass matter. Journal of Architectural Engineering Technology, 3(1), #115. https://doi.org/10.4172/2168-9717.1000115

Natures eco-systems are living multi-functional mechanical, information systems of chemical composition forming hierarchical structures. They have the ability to learn and adapt to changing climatic circumstance and self regulation of thermal adsorpt... Read More about Energy adaptive glass matter.

Increased susceptibility to Trichuris muris infection and exacerbation of colitis in Mdr1a-/- mice (2014)
Journal Article
exacerbation of colitis in Mdr1a-/- mice. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 20(7), 1797-1806. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1797

AIM: To investigate the influence of Trichuris muris (T. muris ) infection in a mouse model of genetic susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease, Mdr1a-/-. METHODS: Mdr1a-/- mice were housed under specific pathogen free conditions to slow the... Read More about Increased susceptibility to Trichuris muris infection and exacerbation of colitis in Mdr1a-/- mice.

Can international health programmes be sustained after the end of international funding? The case of eye care interventions in Ghana (2014)
Journal Article
Blanchet, K., & James, P. (2014). Can international health programmes be sustained after the end of international funding? The case of eye care interventions in Ghana. BMC Health Services Research, 14(77), https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-77

There is general agreement amongst major international policy makers that sustainability is a key component of health interventions in developing countries. However, there is little evidence on the factors enabling or constraining sustainability. Dif... Read More about Can international health programmes be sustained after the end of international funding? The case of eye care interventions in Ghana.

Toxoplasma gondii : prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus) (2014)
Journal Article
Dodd, N., Lord, J., Jehle, R., Parker, S., Parker, F., Brooks, D., & Hide, G. (2014). Toxoplasma gondii : prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus). Experimental Parasitology, 139, 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2014.02.007

Few studies have investigated Toxoplasma gondii infections in bat populations and none have reported its presence in protected British bat species. Using a collection of dead/euthanased bats collected from Lancashire, UK, two species of bats (Pipis... Read More about Toxoplasma gondii : prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus).

Toxoplasma gondii: Prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus) (2014)
Journal Article
Dodd, N. S., Lord, J. S., Jehle, R., Parker, S., Parker, F., Brooks, D. R., & Hide, G. (2014). Toxoplasma gondii: Prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus). Experimental Parasitology, 139, 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2014.02.007

Few studies have investigated Toxoplasma gondii infections in bat populations and none have reported its presence in protected British bat species. Using a collection of dead/euthanased bats collected from Lancashire, UK, two species of bats (Pipis... Read More about Toxoplasma gondii: Prevalence in species and genotypes of British bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P. pygmaeus).