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Nonlinear interfaces: intrinsically nonparaxial regimes and effects (2009)
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Sánchez-Curto, J., Chamorro-Posada, P., & McDonald, G. (2009). Nonlinear interfaces: intrinsically nonparaxial regimes and effects. Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics, 11(5), 054015. https://doi.org/10.1088/1464-4258/11/5/054015

The behaviour of optical solitons at planar nonlinear boundaries is a problem rich in intrinsically nonparaxial regimes that cannot be fully addressed by theories based on the nonlinear Schrödinger equation. For instance, large propagation angles are... Read More about Nonlinear interfaces: intrinsically nonparaxial regimes and effects.

Photoreactivity of biologically active compounds. XIX: Excited states and free radicals from the antimalarial drug primaquine (2009)
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Kristensen, S., Edge, R., Tønnesen, H., Bisby, R., & Navaratnam, S. (2009). Photoreactivity of biologically active compounds. XIX: Excited states and free radicals from the antimalarial drug primaquine. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 94(3), 147-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2008.11.006

The formation and reactivity of excited states and free radicals from primaquine was studied in order to evaluate the primary photochemical reaction mechanisms. The excited primaquine triplet was not detected, but is likely to be formed with a short... Read More about Photoreactivity of biologically active compounds. XIX: Excited states and free radicals from the antimalarial drug primaquine.

Modeling the geographical distribution and fundamental niches of Cacajao spp. and Chiropotes israelita in Northwestern Amazonia via a maximum entropy algorithm (2009)
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Boubli, J., & de Lima, M. (2009). Modeling the geographical distribution and fundamental niches of Cacajao spp. and Chiropotes israelita in Northwestern Amazonia via a maximum entropy algorithm. International Journal of Primatology, 30(2), 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-009-9335-4

We modeled the geographical distribution of 4 pithecine primate species: brown-backed bearded sakis (Chiropotes israelita) and 3 black uakaris (Cacajao melanocephalus, C. hosomi, and C. ayresi) that inhabit remote regions of western Amazonas, Brazil.... Read More about Modeling the geographical distribution and fundamental niches of Cacajao spp. and Chiropotes israelita in Northwestern Amazonia via a maximum entropy algorithm.

Information technology as boundary object for transformational learning (2009)
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Forgues, D., Koskela, L., & Lejeune, A. (2009). Information technology as boundary object for transformational learning. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14, 48-58

Collaborative work is considered as a way to improve productivity and value generation in construction. However, recent research demonstrates that socio-cognitive factors related to fragmentation of specialized knowledge may hinder team performance.... Read More about Information technology as boundary object for transformational learning.

An analytical model for turbulence scattered rays in the shadow zone for outdoor sound propagation calculation (2009)
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Lam, Y. (2009). An analytical model for turbulence scattered rays in the shadow zone for outdoor sound propagation calculation. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 125(3), 1340-1350. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.3076928

In outdoor sound propagation, an inherent problem of the ray tracing method is its inability to determine the sound pressure level in the shadow zone, where geometrical rays do not penetrate. This is a serious problem in a turbulent atmosphere where... Read More about An analytical model for turbulence scattered rays in the shadow zone for outdoor sound propagation calculation.

Discovery of novel triple helical DNA intercalators by an integrated virtual and actual screening platform (2009)
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Holt, A., Ragazzon, P., Strekowski, L., Chaires, J., & Trent, J. (2009). Discovery of novel triple helical DNA intercalators by an integrated virtual and actual screening platform. Nucleic Acids Research, 37(4), 1280-1287. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkn1043

Virtual Screening is an increasingly attractive way to discover new small molecules with potential medicinal value. We introduce a novel strategy that integrates use of the molecular docking software Surflex with experimental validation by the method... Read More about Discovery of novel triple helical DNA intercalators by an integrated virtual and actual screening platform.

Technology strategies for globally dispersed construction teams (2009)
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Peña-mora, F., Vadhavkar, S., & Aziz, Z. (2009). Technology strategies for globally dispersed construction teams. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14, 70-80

SUMMARY: Groups of geographically and/or organizationally dispersed members are increasingly being assembled to accomplish a wide range of organizational tasks using a combination of telecommunication and information technologies. The emergence of su... Read More about Technology strategies for globally dispersed construction teams.

Nuclear exclusion of p33ING1b tumor suppressor protein: explored in HCC cells using a new highly specific antibody (2009)
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Sayan, B., Emre, N., Irmak, M., Ozturk, M., & Cetin-Atalay, R. (2009). Nuclear exclusion of p33ING1b tumor suppressor protein: explored in HCC cells using a new highly specific antibody. Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy, 28(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1089/hyb.2008.0058

Mouse monoclonal antibodies (MAb) were generated against p33ING1b tumor suppressor protein. 15B9 MAb was highly specific in recognizing a single protein band of ∼33 kDa endogenous p33ING1b protein from HCC cell lines and normal liver tissue by Wester... Read More about Nuclear exclusion of p33ING1b tumor suppressor protein: explored in HCC cells using a new highly specific antibody.

Characterization of microsatellite loci in two closely related Lissotriton newt species (2009)
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Johanet, A., Picard, D., Garner, T., Dawson, D., Morales-Hojas, R., Jehle, R., …Lemaire, C. (2009). Characterization of microsatellite loci in two closely related Lissotriton newt species. Conservation Genetics, 10(6), 1903. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-009-9850-z

We have developed eight di- and tetranucleotide Lissotriton microsatellite markers. Eight loci were polymorphic in the palmate newt Lissotriton helveticus and six were polymorphic in the smooth newt L. vulgaris. Polymorphism detected in 33 and 37... Read More about Characterization of microsatellite loci in two closely related Lissotriton newt species.

A multidentate peptide for stabilization and facile bioconjugation of gold nanoparticles (2009)
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Krpetic, Z., Nativo, P., Porta, F., & Brust, M. (2009). A multidentate peptide for stabilization and facile bioconjugation of gold nanoparticles. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 20(3), 619-624. https://doi.org/10.1021/bc8003028

Gold nanoparticles of two different sizes stabilized by a 15-mer peptide ligand specifically designed for this purpose have been prepared in aqueous solution and characterized by UV−vis spectroscopy and TEM. The presence of the ligand and its binding... Read More about A multidentate peptide for stabilization and facile bioconjugation of gold nanoparticles.

First observations of nest attendance behavior by wild maned wolves, Chrysocyon brachyurus (2009)
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Melo, L., Sabato, M., Magni, E., Young, R., & Coelho, C. (2009). First observations of nest attendance behavior by wild maned wolves, Chrysocyon brachyurus. Zoo Biology, 28(1), 69-74. https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.20213

In many species of canids the male's role in reproduction extends to providing extensive or some parental care to his offspring. Maned wolves are a monogamous canid species whose males have been observed providing parental care to their offspring in... Read More about First observations of nest attendance behavior by wild maned wolves, Chrysocyon brachyurus.

Ion-exchanged and salt hydrates-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration (2009)
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Cindrella, L., & Dyer, A. (2009). Ion-exchanged and salt hydrates-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 93(2), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.09.057

Solar refrigeration is the best method of utilization of solar energy due to the in-phase relationship between the availability of the solar radiation and the refrigeration requirements. Zeolites with their water content and ion-exchange capability c... Read More about Ion-exchanged and salt hydrates-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration.

Sound fields near building facades: comparison of finite and semi-infinite reflectors on a rigid ground plane (2009)
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Hopkins, C., & Lam, Y. (2009). Sound fields near building facades: comparison of finite and semi-infinite reflectors on a rigid ground plane. Applied Acoustics, 70(2), 300-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2008.03.008

The sound field in front of, and close to a building facade is relevant to the measurement and prediction of environmental noise and sound insulation. For simplicity it is often assumed that the facade can be treated as a semi-infinite reflector, how... Read More about Sound fields near building facades: comparison of finite and semi-infinite reflectors on a rigid ground plane.

Urban morphology types and open space distribution in urban core areas (2009)
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James, P., & Bound, D. (2009). Urban morphology types and open space distribution in urban core areas. Urban Ecosystems, 12, 417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-009-0083-1

Urban cores are primarily associated with economic activity: they are places where people live, work and engage in a range of leisure activities. Natural elements within the environment are recognised as having an important role in promoting quality... Read More about Urban morphology types and open space distribution in urban core areas.

Ca2+‐Dependent Actin Coating of Lamellar Bodies after Exocytotic Fusion: A Prerequisite for Content Release or Kiss‐and‐Run (2009)
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Miklavc, P., Wittekindt, O. H., Felder, E., & Dietl, P. (2009). Ca2+‐Dependent Actin Coating of Lamellar Bodies after Exocytotic Fusion: A Prerequisite for Content Release or Kiss‐and‐Run. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1152(1), 43-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2008.03989.x

Type II pneumocytes secrete surfactant, a lipoprotein-like substance reducing the surface tension in the lung, by regulated exocytosis of secretory vesicles termed lamellar bodies (LBs). This secretory process is characterized by a protracted postfus... Read More about Ca2+‐Dependent Actin Coating of Lamellar Bodies after Exocytotic Fusion: A Prerequisite for Content Release or Kiss‐and‐Run.

Obligations of trust for privacy and confidentiality in distributed transactions (2009)
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Mbanaso, U., Cooper, G., Chadwick, D., & Anderson, A. (2009). Obligations of trust for privacy and confidentiality in distributed transactions. Internet Research, 19(2), 153-173. https://doi.org/10.1108/10662240910952328

Purpose – This paper aims to describe a bilateral symmetric approach to authorization, privacy protection and obligation enforcement in distributed transactions. The authors introduce the concept of the obligation of trust (OoT) protocol as a privacy... Read More about Obligations of trust for privacy and confidentiality in distributed transactions.

Asymmetric viability of reciprocal-cross hybrids between crested and marbled newts (triturus cristatus and t. marmoratus) (2009)
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cristatus and t. marmoratus). Evolution, 63, 1191-1202. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1558-5646.2009.00611.x

Hybridization between divergent lineages often results in reduced hybrid viability. Here we report findings from a series of independent molecular analyses over several seasons on four life stages of F1 hybrids between the newts Triturus cristatus a... Read More about Asymmetric viability of reciprocal-cross hybrids between crested and marbled newts (triturus cristatus and t. marmoratus).

Studies on a synthetic sitinakite-type silicotitanate cation exchanger: Part 1: Measurement of cation exchange diffusion coefficients (2009)
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Dyer, A., Newton, J., O'Brien, L., & Owens, S. (2009). Studies on a synthetic sitinakite-type silicotitanate cation exchanger: Part 1: Measurement of cation exchange diffusion coefficients. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 117(1-2), 304-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2008.07.003

A commercially available synthetic silicotitanate (IONSIV® IE-911), with a sitinakite-like structure, is a candidate material for the remediation of aqueous nuclear waste streams. These streams are often complex in their cation composition. This work... Read More about Studies on a synthetic sitinakite-type silicotitanate cation exchanger: Part 1: Measurement of cation exchange diffusion coefficients.