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A decision support model for construction cash flow management (2007)
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Khosrowshahi, F., & Kaka, A. (2007). A decision support model for construction cash flow management. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 22(7), 527-539. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8667.2007.00508.x

The excessive level of construction business failures and their association with financial difficulties has placed financial management in the forefront of many business imperatives. This has highlighted the importance of cash flow forecasting an... Read More about A decision support model for construction cash flow management.

In the frame : investigating the use of mobile phone photography in museums (2007)
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Leighton, D. (2007). In the frame : investigating the use of mobile phone photography in museums. International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, 12, 308-319. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.320

The ubiquitous use of mobile phone technology to capture photographic images has rapidly become an accepted feature of our social and cultural lifestyle. From the capture of photographic images in a social setting to the evening news reports of the... Read More about In the frame : investigating the use of mobile phone photography in museums.

Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error (2007)
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Collier, C., & Robbins, G. (2007). Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error. Hydrological Processes, 22(8), 1173-1179. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.6685

A Bayesian post-processor is used to generate a representation of the likely hydrograph forecast flow error distribution using raingauge and radar input to a stochastic catchment model and its deterministic equivalent. A hydrograph ensemble is so con... Read More about Using stochastic state-space modelling to specify and reduce hydrograph error.

Strategic planning as region building on the eastern periphery of the EU (2007)
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Smith, S. (2007). Strategic planning as region building on the eastern periphery of the EU. European Planning Studies, 15(8), 1007-1025. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654310701448154

This article describes how region-building is performed by four strategic planning initiatives in north-eastern Slovakia, highlighting a tension between balanced and concentrated development perspectives in Slovak regional policy. The plans are read... Read More about Strategic planning as region building on the eastern periphery of the EU.

Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges (2007)
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Bakis, N., Aouad, G., & Kagioglou, M. (2007). Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges. Automation in Construction, 16(5), 586-595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.10.002

Over the last two decades, there has a substantial body of research concerned with a more integrated use of IT in the design process in the construction industry and broader engineering sector. The main focus of this research has been on achieving in... Read More about Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges.

Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system (2007)
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Boddy, S., Rezgui, Y., Wetherill, M., & Cooper, G. (2007). Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system. Automation in Construction, 16(5), 596-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.10.001

Critical decisions which influence the sustainability of a construction project are made in a pressurised, time-critical environment. These decisions must be supported and informed by knowledge resources, with the reasons for these decisions feeding... Read More about Knowledge informed decision making in the building lifecycle : an application to the design of a water drainage system.

Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium (2007)
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multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 28(3), 207-222. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624407077190

This paper describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations used to investigate displacement natural ventilation in simple multi-storey spaces connected to an atrium. The purpose of the work is to demonstrate the potential of CFD for modellin... Read More about Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium.

The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery (2007)
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Harvey, A., Graham, H., Morris, M., Baker, R., & Wolfe, R. (2007). The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 49(8), 603-607. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2007.00603.x

The aim of this study was to examine the ability of the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) to detect change in children with cerebral palsy (CP) undergoing single event multilevel surgery (SEMLS). A retrospective study was conducted of gait laborato... Read More about The functional mobility scale : ability to detect change following single event multilevel surgery.

How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women? (2007)
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Hollins Martin, C. J. (2007). How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women?. British Journal of Midwifery, 15(8), 480-484

Obedience research has shown that under situational pressures and within hierarchical relationships, people have a propensity towards submission to authority (Milgram, 1974). Once they have done so, their actions are no longer guided by their own val... Read More about How can we improve choice provision for childbearing women?.

A clustering algorithm for block mobility in ad-hoc network (2007)
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Long, H., Lu, J., Shao, G., & Yip, Y. (2007). A clustering algorithm for block mobility in ad-hoc network. Communications of SIWN (Print), 5,

This paper presents a block mobility judgment that uses the matrix of similarity neighbor at the different time according to character of block mobility. A new clustering algorithms, called Block Mobility Over Clustering Algorithm (BMOC), is proposed... Read More about A clustering algorithm for block mobility in ad-hoc network.

Plyometric vs. isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output (2007)
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Burgess, K., Connick, M., Graham-Smith, P., & Pearson, S. (2007). Plyometric vs. isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(3), 986-989

The purpose of this study was to concurrently determine the effect that plyometric and isometric training has on tendon stiffness (K) and muscle output characteristics to compare any subsequent changes. Thirteen men trained the lower limbs either ply... Read More about Plyometric vs. isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output.

The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach (2007)
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Weston, R., & Davies, N. (2007). The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach. Tourism and Hospitality Planning and Development, 4(2), 121-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/14790530701554157

This paper reports the findings of a Delphi approach survey of 45 experts in the North West of England predicting outcomes in transport and tourism within a 10-year period. The Delphi achieves a broad consensus that tourism will grow in the region de... Read More about The future of transport and tourism : a Delphi approach.

Establishing library ‘key skill’ confidence levels amongst a cohort of nursing students at an English university (2007)
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Franks, H., & McAlonan, C. (2007). Establishing library ‘key skill’ confidence levels amongst a cohort of nursing students at an English university. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(4), 258-265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2006.08.001

This article presents the findings of a small-scale preliminary survey of one cohort of students studying towards a Diploma/BSc in Nursing. The survey sought to establish student characteristics and indicate their confidence levels using identified k... Read More about Establishing library ‘key skill’ confidence levels amongst a cohort of nursing students at an English university.

The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment (2007)
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Hudson, J., & James, P. (2007). The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment. Structural survey, 25(3/4), 253-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800710772836

Purpose – The paper seeks to examine the background to the UK Government White Paper on the conservation of the built environment, and particularly to identify drivers for legislative change and possible consequences of new legislation for conservati... Read More about The changing framework for conservation of the historic environment.

Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers (2007)
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Arndt, A., Nester, C., Howard, D., Liu, A., Wolf, P., Lundberg, A., …Lundgren, P. (2007). Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(15), 3412-3423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.05.019

The aim was to compare kinematic data from an experimental foot model comprising four segments ((i) heel, (ii) navicular/cuboid (iii) medial forefoot, (iv) lateral forefoot), to the kinematics of the individual bones comprising each segment. The foot... Read More about Foot kinematics during walking measured using bone and surface mounted markers.

The myth of patient centrality (2007)
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Howarth, M., & Haigh, C. (2007). The myth of patient centrality. International Journal of Integrated Care, 7,

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the extent of patient centrality within integrated chronic back pain management services and compare policy rhetoric with practice reality. Context: Integrated chronic back pain management... Read More about The myth of patient centrality.