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A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons) (2007)
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Casar, C., & Young, R. (2008). A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). Primates, 49, 146-148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-007-0066-x

We observed a case of infant adoption in an unprovisioned group of wild black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). During our long-term field study we noticed that an infant had moved from one of our study groups (“Desbotado”) to another (“R... Read More about A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons).

The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source (2007)
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Shirley, B., Kendrick, P., & Churchill, C. (2007). The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 55(10), 852-863

The roll out of surround sound for broadcasting and packaged media, and the consequent addition of a center loudspeaker for sound accompanying video have the potential to reduce the impact of acoustical crosstalk and so improve the intelligibility of... Read More about The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source.

Building trust in construction projects (2007)
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Khalfan, M. M., McDermott, P., & Swan, W. (2007). Building trust in construction projects. Supply Chain Management, 12(6), 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598540710826308

Purpose The objective of this paper is to present different perspectives on building “trust” among supply chain participants working on construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A case study methodology was adopted; with five constructi... Read More about Building trust in construction projects.

Dealing with blast loading on brickwork (2007)
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Haynes, B., & Beg, M. (2007). Dealing with blast loading on brickwork. Structural engineer (London. 1988), 85(19), 35-42

Much effort is being deployed in maintaining electricity generation from the UK's fleet of nuclear power stations with safety being a prime consideration. Up-to-date safety standards demand resistance to hazards which normally include seismic and... Read More about Dealing with blast loading on brickwork.

A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management (2007)
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Ahmed, V., Aouad, G., & Pathmeswaran, R. (2007). A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 2(2), 115-135

E-learning has occurred in the academic world in different forms since the early 1990s. Its use varies from interactive multimedia tools and simulation environments to static resources within learning management systems. E-learning tools and environm... Read More about A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management.

Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads (2007)
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Barrett, L., & Barrett, P. (2007). Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads. Higher Education Quarterly, 61(4), 461-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2007.00367.x

Significant factors within UK higher education include explicit competition, regulatory demands and pressures to maintain student numbers despite tuition fee increases. Universities have responded by more actively managing finances and quality but se... Read More about Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads.

Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified (2007)
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Cooper, S., & Reed, A. (2007). Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified. Journal of Criminal Law, 71(5), 461-474. https://doi.org/10.1350/jcla.2007.71.5.461

This article examines the impact of the decisions in R v Dica (2004) and R v Konzani (2005) on the extent of the defence of consent. As well as analysing the impact of the decisions on the extent of the defence where a defendant faces criminal liabil... Read More about Informed consent and the transmission of sexual disease: Dadson Revivified.

Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic [article] (2007)
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Meziane, F., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2007). Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic [article]. International Journal of Intelligent Information Technologies, 3(4), 25-39

Trust is widely recognized as an essential factor for the continual development of business to customer electronic commerce (B2C EC). Many trust models have been developed, however, most are subjective and do not take into account the vagueness and a... Read More about Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic [article].

Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction (2007)
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Boddy, S., Rezgui, Y., Cooper, G., & Wetherill, M. (2007). Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction. Advances in engineering software, 38(10), 677-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2006.10.007

We present a review of the computer integrated construction (CIC) research space spanning approximately 20 years. This review reveals a strong focus on data and application integration for most of that time. We argue that whilst valuable in its own r... Read More about Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction.

Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction (2007)
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Rooke, J., Koskela, L., & Seymour, D. (2007). Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 25(10), 1077-1085. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701598665

New approaches to production management can be conceptualized as treating production as flow rather than transformation. These alternatives can in turn be regarded as reflecting opposing ontological positions, holding respectively that reality is con... Read More about Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction.

Introducing masculinity studies to information systems research: the case of gaydar (2007)
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Light, B. (2007). Introducing masculinity studies to information systems research: the case of gaydar. European Journal of Information Systems, 16(5), 658-665. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000709

I believe that studies of men's gendered experiences of information systems are needed. In order to support this claim, I introduce the area of Masculinity Studies to Information Systems research and, using this, present an exploratory analysis of an... Read More about Introducing masculinity studies to information systems research: the case of gaydar.

Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe (2007)
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e-Planning in Europe. Government Information Quarterly, 24(4), 736-754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giq.2007.04.002

Urban planning is a complex task requiring multidimensional urban information (spatial, social, economic, etc.). The need for assistance in performing urban planning tasks has led to the rapid development of urban information systems, especially “e... Read More about Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe.

Novel vectors for homologous recombination strategies in mouse embryonic stem cells: an ES cell line expressing EGFP under control of the 5T4 promoter. (2007)
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Perez-Campo, F., Spencer, H., Elder, R., Stern, P., & Ward, C. (2007). Novel vectors for homologous recombination strategies in mouse embryonic stem cells: an ES cell line expressing EGFP under control of the 5T4 promoter. Experimental Cell Research, 313(16), 3604-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yexcr.2007.07.021

The use of gene mutation/knock-out strategies in mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells has revolutionized the study of gene function in ES cells and embryonic development. However, the construction of vectors for homologous recombination strategies require... Read More about Novel vectors for homologous recombination strategies in mouse embryonic stem cells: an ES cell line expressing EGFP under control of the 5T4 promoter..

Action learning as an enabler for successful technology transfer with construction SMEs (2007)
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Abbott, C., Jones, V., Sexton, M., & Lu, S. (2007). Action learning as an enabler for successful technology transfer with construction SMEs. RICS research review series, 7(16), 1-41

There is an increasing demand for construction companies to adopt and use new technologies. At the same time universities are increasingly being called upon to assist with ‘technology transfer’ through positive engagement with industry. However, the... Read More about Action learning as an enabler for successful technology transfer with construction SMEs.

Four for Trane : jazz and the disembodied voice (2007)
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Whyton, T. (2007). Four for Trane : jazz and the disembodied voice. Jazz Perspectives, 1(2), 115-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/17494060701611759

This article comments on the paradoxical nature of new art and its relationship to technology, and discusses the impact of iconic recordings on contemporary performance habits. Using four examples of iconic media associated with John Coltrane, I cons... Read More about Four for Trane : jazz and the disembodied voice.

Short-tailed stx phages exploit the conserved YaeT protein to disseminate shiga toxin genes among enterobacteria (2007)
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Smith, D. L., James, C., Sergeant, M., Yaxian, Y., Saunders, J. R., McCarthy, A. J., & Allison, H. (2007). Short-tailed stx phages exploit the conserved YaeT protein to disseminate shiga toxin genes among enterobacteria. Journal of Bacteriology, 189, 7223-7233. https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.00824-07

Infection of Escherichia coli by Shiga toxin-encoding bacteriophages (Stx phages) was the pivotal event in the evolution of the deadly Shiga toxin-encoding E. coli (STEC), of which serotype O157:H7 is the most notorious. The number of different bacte... Read More about Short-tailed stx phages exploit the conserved YaeT protein to disseminate shiga toxin genes among enterobacteria.

Pivotal powers : the British Labour Party and European unity since 1945 (2007)
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Callaghan, J. (2007). Pivotal powers : the British Labour Party and European unity since 1945. Capital and Class, 31(3), 199-215. https://doi.org/10.1177/030981680709300112

This article examines the roots of European unity and Britain's relationship to it, primarily in terms of foreign policy and the failed alternative political economy of the empire/Commonwealth. Continuity of policy emerges as the dominant theme. The... Read More about Pivotal powers : the British Labour Party and European unity since 1945.

A review of composite structures subjected to dynamic loading (2007)
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Hampson, P., & Moatamedi, M. (2007). A review of composite structures subjected to dynamic loading. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 12(4), 411-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/13588260701483334

The following review of composite impact work summarises key research interests and provides a brief overview for the development of theoretical, experimental and numerical methods for low, high, and hyper velocity impact. Particular attention is giv... Read More about A review of composite structures subjected to dynamic loading.