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Statistical aspects of design and analysis of clinical trials for the prevention of caries (2006)
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Burnside, G., Pine, C., & Williamson, P. (2006). Statistical aspects of design and analysis of clinical trials for the prevention of caries. Caries Research, 40(5), 360-365. https://doi.org/10.1159/000094279

This paper considers the methods used in design and analysis of recent clinical trials of topical fluoride interventions designed to prevent the development of dental caries in children, with particular consideration given to issues related to cluste... Read More about Statistical aspects of design and analysis of clinical trials for the prevention of caries.

Electronic structure of InyGa1−yAs1−xNx∕GaAs(N) quantum dots by ten-band k∙p theory (2006)
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Tomic, S. (2006). Electronic structure of InyGa1−yAs1−xNx∕GaAs(N) quantum dots by ten-band k∙p theory. Physical review B: Condensed matter and materials physics, 73(12), 125348. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.73.125348

We present a theoretical study of the electronic and optical properties of InGaAsN∕GaAs quantum dot structures. The calculations are based on a 10×10 k∙p band anticrossing Hamiltonian, incorporating valence, conduction, and nitrogen-induced bands. Nu... Read More about Electronic structure of InyGa1−yAs1−xNx∕GaAs(N) quantum dots by ten-band k∙p theory.

What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives? (2006)
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Hollins Martin, C., & Bull, P. (2006). What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives?. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 952, e221-e231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2006.05.002

The aim of this paper was to present a comprehensive picture of characteristics within a maternity hospital which promote obedient behaviour from midwives. The overall objective was to assess midwives’ views about their own acquiescent behaviour. A... Read More about What features of the maternity unit promote obedient behaviour from midwives?.

The Glasgow sustainable urban drainage system management project: Case studies (Belvidere hospital and Celtic FC stadium areas) (2006)
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Celtic FC stadium areas). Environmental Engineering Science, 23(6), 908-922

The Glasgow Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) Management Project satisfies the first phase of the Glasgow Surface Water Management Project. This is Glasgow City Council’s contribution to the Transformation of Rural and Urban Spatial Structur... Read More about The Glasgow sustainable urban drainage system management project: Case studies (Belvidere hospital and Celtic FC stadium areas).

Constructed wetlands: Treatment of concentrated storm water runoff (part A) (2006)
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Lee, B., Scholz, M., & Horn, A. (2006). Constructed wetlands: Treatment of concentrated storm water runoff (part A). Environmental Engineering Science, 23(2), 320-331. https://doi.org/10.1089/ees.2006.23.320

The aim of this research was to assess the treatment efficiencies for gully pot liquor of experimental vertical- flow constructed wetland filters containing Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. (common reed) and filter media of different ads... Read More about Constructed wetlands: Treatment of concentrated storm water runoff (part A).

Constructed wetlands: Prediction of performance with case-based reasoning (part B) (2006)
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Lee, B., Scholz, M., Horn, A., & Furber, A. (2006). Constructed wetlands: Prediction of performance with case-based reasoning (part B). Environmental Engineering Science, 23(2), 332-340. https://doi.org/10.1089/ees.2006.23.332

The aim of this research was to assess the treatment efficiencies for gully pot liquor of experimental vertical- flow constructed wetland filters containing Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. (common reed) and filter media of different ads... Read More about Constructed wetlands: Prediction of performance with case-based reasoning (part B).

Case study: Design and operation of sustainable urban infiltration ponds treating storm runoff (2006)
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Zheng, J., Nanbakhsh, H., & Scholz, M. (2006). Case study: Design and operation of sustainable urban infiltration ponds treating storm runoff. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 132(1), 36-41. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9488%282006%29132%3A1%2836%29

Combined wetlands and infiltration ponds are cost-effective ‘end of pipe’ drainage solutions that can be applied for local source control as part of urban development and regeneration. The aims of this case study were to assess constraints associated... Read More about Case study: Design and operation of sustainable urban infiltration ponds treating storm runoff.

Potential for wastewater reuse in irrigation: case study from Aden (Yemen) (2006)
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Almas, A., & Scholz, M. (2006). Potential for wastewater reuse in irrigation: case study from Aden (Yemen). International Journal of Environmental Studies, 63(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207230500505569

Wastewater treatment with waste stabilization ponds (WSP) is a very efficient, low cost and low maintenance operation. The treated wastewater from WSP should be considered as a valuable resource for reuse by water resources managers. Yemen’s water re... Read More about Potential for wastewater reuse in irrigation: case study from Aden (Yemen).

Agriculture and water resources crisis in Yemen: Need for sustainable agriculture (2006)
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Almas, A., & Scholz, M. (2006). Agriculture and water resources crisis in Yemen: Need for sustainable agriculture. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 28(3), 55-75. https://doi.org/10.1300/J064v28n03_06

Yemen's agriculture and water resources sectors are in a crisis. The water availability is 150 m3/cap/a. This compares with an average of 1250 m3/cap/a for the Middle East and North Africa. All surface water and groundwater resources are exploited be... Read More about Agriculture and water resources crisis in Yemen: Need for sustainable agriculture.

A comparative study: Prediction of constructed treatment wetland performance with k-nearest neighbors and neural networks (2006)
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Lee, B., & Scholz, M. (2006). A comparative study: Prediction of constructed treatment wetland performance with k-nearest neighbors and neural networks. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 174(1-4), 279-301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-006-9113-2

K-nearest neighbors (KNN), support vector machine (SVM) and self-organizing map (SOM) were applied to predict five-day @ 20˚C N- Allylthiourea biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids (SS), and to assess novel alternative methods of analy... Read More about A comparative study: Prediction of constructed treatment wetland performance with k-nearest neighbors and neural networks.

Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process (2006)
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Mullens, M., & Arif, M. (2006). Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(7), 786-794. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282006%29132%3A7%28786%29

Uncertainty and risk have contributed to the reluctance of U.S. homebuilders to embrace new construction technologies. This paper explores one innovative, but underutilized building technology, structural insulated panels (SIPs), and its impact on th... Read More about Structural insulated panels: Impact on the residential construction process.

Systems analysis of the UAE education system (2006)
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Gaad, E., Arif, M., & Scott, F. (2006). Systems analysis of the UAE education system. International Journal of Educational Management, 20(4), 291-303. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513540610665405

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to examine the organization of the UAE educational system, its components, their goals, and finally their effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Three elements of the UAE education system were examin... Read More about Systems analysis of the UAE education system.

Electronic business : a business model can make the difference (2006)
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Owens, J. D. (2006). Electronic business : a business model can make the difference. Management services (Enfield), 50(1), 24-29

Conducting business electronically, electronic commerce has such well-documented advantages that if a business does not engage in doing so one must question the wisdom of management. The major growth in this transition will be from established ‘bric... Read More about Electronic business : a business model can make the difference.

Exploring the modes of internationalization : the case of UK Business Schools (2006)
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the case of UK Business Schools. International journal of applied international management, 1(1), 1-10

Recently there has been a large expansion of Higher Education (HE). Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programmes have seen a large rise in international applications. As a consequence, the UK is gaining more revenue from the Internationa... Read More about Exploring the modes of internationalization : the case of UK Business Schools.

Room acoustic parameter extraction from music signals (2006)
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Kendrick, P., Cox, T., Zhang, Y., Chambers, J., & Li, F. (2006). Room acoustic parameter extraction from music signals. Proceedings of the ... IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, 5, V-801. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICASSP.2006.1661397

A new method, employing machine learning techniques and a modified low frequency envelope spectrum estimator, for estimating important room acoustic parameters including reverberation time (RT) and early decay time (EDT) from received music signals h... Read More about Room acoustic parameter extraction from music signals.

Selective entrance of gold nanoparticles into cancer cells (2006)
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Krpetic, Z., Porta, F., & Scarì, G. (2006). Selective entrance of gold nanoparticles into cancer cells. Gold Bulletin, 39(2), 66-68. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215278

We report that Au(0) nanoparticles, stabilized by 5-aminovaleric acid, selectively penetrate into K562 cancer cells in a short time. These experiments were carried out in order to verify the specific recognition of gold sol by abnormal cells. The obs... Read More about Selective entrance of gold nanoparticles into cancer cells.