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The relationship of the angle of immobilisation of the knee to the force applied to the extensor mechanism when partially weight-bearing: a gait-analysis study in normal volunteers (2007)
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Jones, R., Khan, W., Nokes, L., & Johnson, D. (2007). The relationship of the angle of immobilisation of the knee to the force applied to the extensor mechanism when partially weight-bearing: a gait-analysis study in normal volunteers. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume, 89-B(7), 911-914. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B7.18452

We describe the influence of the angle of immobilisation during partial weight-bearing on the forces across the extensor mechanism of the knee. Gait analysis was performed on eight healthy male subjects with the right knee in an orthotic brace locked... Read More about The relationship of the angle of immobilisation of the knee to the force applied to the extensor mechanism when partially weight-bearing: a gait-analysis study in normal volunteers.

Object bias is mediated by the collinearity of targets (2007)
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Crundall, D., Cole, G., & Galpin, A. (2007). Object bias is mediated by the collinearity of targets. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 60(1), 137-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/17470210600654792

Same-object bias occurs when tasks associated with processing a single object are faster than tasks associated with two objects. Over five experiments we assessed whether same-object bias is mediated by the collinearity of the targets. Participants d... Read More about Object bias is mediated by the collinearity of targets.

AI and OR in management of operations: history and trends (2007)
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Kobbacy, K., Vadera, S., & Rasmy, M. (2007). AI and OR in management of operations: history and trends. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 58(1), 10-28. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602132

The last decade has seen a considerable growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for operations management with the aim of finding solutions to problems that are increasing in complexity and scale. This paper begins by setting the context fo... Read More about AI and OR in management of operations: history and trends.

Application of the penalty coupling method for the analysis of blood vessels (2007)
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Pericevic, I., & Moatamedi, M. (2007). Application of the penalty coupling method for the analysis of blood vessels. https://doi.org/10.3166/remn.16.537-548

Due to the significant health and economic impact of blood vessel diseases on modern society, its analysis is becoming of increasing importance for the medical sciences. The complexity of the vascular system, its dynamics and material characteristics... Read More about Application of the penalty coupling method for the analysis of blood vessels.

Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part I (2007)
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Akhtar, S., Nasr, G., & Yule, A. (2007). Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part I. Atomization and Sprays, 17(8), 659-681. https://doi.org/10.1615/AtomizSpr.v17.i8.10

This paper, which is in two parts, presents the results and analysis of droplet impaction on a hot stainless steel surface. Part I of this study reports the results of analysis of high-speed visualizations of droplet impaction phenomena on a hot stai... Read More about Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part I.

Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part II (2007)
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Akhtar, S., Nasr, G., & Yule, A. (2007). Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part II. Atomization and Sprays, 17(8), 683-729. https://doi.org/10.1615/AtomizSpr.v17.i8.20

This article presents the results and analysis of the droplet impaction on a hot stainless steel surface which is in two parts. Part I of this study reported the results of analysis of high speed visualisations of droplet impaction phenomena on a sta... Read More about Characteristics of water droplet impaction behaviour on a polished steel heated surface: part II.

A neural network model for speech intelligibility quantification (2007)
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Li, F., & Cox, T. (2007). A neural network model for speech intelligibility quantification. Applied Soft Computing, 7(1), 145-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2005.05.002

A neural network based model is developed to quantify speech intelligibility by blind-estimating speech transmission index, an objective rating index for speech intelligibility of transmission channels, from transmitted speech signals without resort... Read More about A neural network model for speech intelligibility quantification.

An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West Bank), Portugal and Turkey (2007)
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Eaton, D., Akbiyikli, R., Lemos, T., Gunnigan, L., Kutanis, R., Casensky, M., …El Sawalhi, N. (2007). An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West Bank), Portugal and Turkey. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 7(1), 122-142. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170710721331

Purpose – The objective of this research is to identify the cross-cultural similarities and differences of the implementation of the UK PFI procurement process in different contexts. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology adopted w... Read More about An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West Bank), Portugal and Turkey.

Understanding construction alliances : their rationale and design (2007)
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Ingirige, B., & Sexton, M. (2007). Understanding construction alliances : their rationale and design

Alliances are collaborative vehicles which have been set up to respond to intense and rapid changes associated with globalisation. This alliance trend is evident in the construction industry. Although numerous studies have been conducted on allian... Read More about Understanding construction alliances : their rationale and design.

The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction (2007)
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Swan, W., Khalfan, M., & McDermott, P. (2007). The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction. International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 4(4), 369-382. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJNVO.2007.015720

The role of trust has been identified as a central influencer on the performance of project teams in both research and policy contexts, to an extent that it is almost taken for granted. However, actually identifying where trust exists and how it impa... Read More about The application of social network analysis to identify trust-based networks in construction.

Disabled people's experiences in the work place environment in England (2007)
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Newton, R., Ormerod, M., & Thomas, P. (2007). Disabled people's experiences in the work place environment in England. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150710777079

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to report on a study undertaken into disabled people's experience of the built environment when attempting to access and stay in employment. Design/methodology/approach – Narratives were collected using semi-struct... Read More about Disabled people's experiences in the work place environment in England.

Development of an Effective Methodology for Assessment, Repair and Maintenance of the earthquake Damaged Buildings (2007)
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Alani, A., & Khosrowshahi, F. (2007). Development of an Effective Methodology for Assessment, Repair and Maintenance of the earthquake Damaged Buildings. Facilities, 25(1/2), 32-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770710716920

Purpose – Considerable amounts of work have been carried out in developing cost models for the repair and maintenance of earthquake damaged buildings in recent years. Most of these developments have been based on methods and approaches using risk ana... Read More about Development of an Effective Methodology for Assessment, Repair and Maintenance of the earthquake Damaged Buildings.

Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective (2007)
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Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2007). Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective. Journal of Knowledge Management, 11(1), 15-126. https://doi.org/10.1108/13673270710728277

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of tacit knowledge in construction and to underline the significant contribution of tacit knowledge towards the organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach - Includes a re... Read More about Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective.

Revaluing construction: an holistic model (2007)
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Barrett, P. (2007). Revaluing construction: an holistic model. Building Research and Information, 35(3), 268-286. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210601068286

How can progressive and significant change in the construction industry be achieved at a national policy level? Based on a series of international structured workshops of major stakeholders in five countries and further analysis, the connections betw... Read More about Revaluing construction: an holistic model.

Space-centred information management approach to improve CAD-based healthcare building design (2007)
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Fu, C., Tah, J., Aouad, G., Kagioglou, M., & Zeisel, J. (2007). Space-centred information management approach to improve CAD-based healthcare building design

This study focuses on developing a space-centred CAD tool to enable designers to effectively manage and implement the information of design guidance information and user requirements during design processes, especially for the stages of design brie... Read More about Space-centred information management approach to improve CAD-based healthcare building design.

The development of an IFC-based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance-integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling (2007)
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Fu, C., Kaya, S., Kagioglou, M., & Aouad, G. (2007). The development of an IFC-based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance-integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 7(1), 85-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170710721313

Purpose – This paper intends to focus on interoperability issues in IT-based the lifecycle costing (LCC) applications and on improving LCC decision making based on cost performances of various options of constructing techniques and materials, excludi... Read More about The development of an IFC-based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance-integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling.

nD modelling: Industry uptake considerations (2007)
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Lee, A., & Sexton, M. (2007). nD modelling: Industry uptake considerations. Construction innovation (London. Online), 7(3), 288-302. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170710754768

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the key enablers and obstacles to the effective adoption and use of nD modelling technology. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explores the feasibility of industry absorbing and diffusing nD... Read More about nD modelling: Industry uptake considerations.

What future for light rail in the UK after Ten Year Transport Plan targets are scrapped? (2007)
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Knowles, R. (2007). What future for light rail in the UK after Ten Year Transport Plan targets are scrapped?. Transport Policy, 14(1), 81-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2006.10.001

Light Rail schemes were key components of plans to improve accessibility and personal mobility in conurbations as part of the UK Government's Integrated Transport Policy and its 2000 Ten Year Transport Plan. However by 2004 light rail's future in Bri... Read More about What future for light rail in the UK after Ten Year Transport Plan targets are scrapped?.

The use of a multi-attribute tool for evaluating accessibility in buildings : the AHP approach (2007)
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Wu, S., Lee, A., Aouad, G., & Tah, J. (2007). The use of a multi-attribute tool for evaluating accessibility in buildings : the AHP approach. Facilities, 25(9/10), 375-389. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770710772478

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to develop a quantitative building accessibility assessment model for the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach – The building accessibility assessment criteria are incorporated in a hierarchy st... Read More about The use of a multi-attribute tool for evaluating accessibility in buildings : the AHP approach.