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Gliding across the liminal space between counsellor and counselling researcher: Using collective biography practices in the teaching of counselling research methodologies (2010)
Journal Article
Dalzell, A., Bonsmann, C., Erskine, D., Kefalogianni, M., Keogh, K., & Maniorou, K. (2010). Gliding across the liminal space between counsellor and counselling researcher: Using collective biography practices in the teaching of counselling research methodologies. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 10(2), 126-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733141003750327

Aims: Drawing on their engagement in a specific collective biography research project, the co-authors aim to demonstrate how the weaving together of creative story-telling and the theory underlining collective biography practices resulted in an under... Read More about Gliding across the liminal space between counsellor and counselling researcher: Using collective biography practices in the teaching of counselling research methodologies.

Augmented process model for e-tendering: Towards integrating object models with document management systems (2010)
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Ajam, M., Alshawi, M., & Mezher, T. (2010). Augmented process model for e-tendering: Towards integrating object models with document management systems. Automation in Construction, 19(6), 762-778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2010.04.001

The management of the construction industry is exponentially increasing in complexity since it has to deal with highly fragmented, complex and unique combinations of business relations, communications and processes. Each phase in the construction cyc... Read More about Augmented process model for e-tendering: Towards integrating object models with document management systems.

Multiple scattering between cylinders and a schroeder diffuser (2010)
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Pogson, M., Whittaker, D., Gehring, G., Hughes, R., Angus, J., & Cox, T. (2010). Multiple scattering between cylinders and a schroeder diffuser. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 96(2), 292-299. https://doi.org/10.3813/AAA.918278

A multiple scattering method is developed to model an array of N cylinders positioned in front of a Schroeder diffuser. Results are compared against the more computationally intensive boundary element method, as well as existing multiple scattering m... Read More about Multiple scattering between cylinders and a schroeder diffuser.

Using context-aware wireless technologies to support teaching and learning in built environment (2010)
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Aziz, Z., Anumba, C., & Peña-Mora, F. (2010). Using context-aware wireless technologies to support teaching and learning in built environment. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 6(1), 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771003590052

This paper discusses how recent developments in context-awareness and wireless computing can be used to support teaching and learning in built environment. It starts with a brief overview of context-aware computing and presents a system architecture... Read More about Using context-aware wireless technologies to support teaching and learning in built environment.

Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks (2010)
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Thurairajah, N., & Baldry, D. (2010). Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14(4), 347-361. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2010.26

There has been an increase in the occurrence of natural disasters and their impact has aroused the interest of many stakeholders to incorporate different strategies on disaster management. Although disasters may end many opportunities and lives, the... Read More about Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks.

Sex chromosome evolution in the clam shrimp, Eulimnadia texana (2010)
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Weeks, S., Benvenuto, C., Sanderson, T., & Duff, R. (2010). Sex chromosome evolution in the clam shrimp, Eulimnadia texana. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 23(5), 1100-1106. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1420-9101.2010.01963.x

Chromosomes that determine sex are predicted to evolve differently than
autosomes: a lack of recombination on one of the two sex chromosomes is
predicted to allow an accumulation of deleterious alleles that eventually leads
to reduced functionalit... Read More about Sex chromosome evolution in the clam shrimp, Eulimnadia texana.

Atomic layer deposition of Ru/RuO2Thin films studied by in situ infrared spectroscopy (2010)
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Park, S., Kanjolia, R., Anthis, J., Odedra, R., Boag, N., Wielunski, L., & Chabal, Y. (2010). Atomic layer deposition of Ru/RuO2Thin films studied by in situ infrared spectroscopy. Chemistry of Materials, 22(17), 4867-4878. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm903793u

The deposition of ruthenium thin films is investigated using a newly synthesized precursor
(cyclopentadienyl ethylruthenium dicarbonyl, Ru(Cp)(CO)2
Et) and O2 gas as reactants. The conditions to achieve self-terminated surface reactions (sample tem... Read More about Atomic layer deposition of Ru/RuO2Thin films studied by in situ infrared spectroscopy.

Photofragmentation of thecloso-Carboranes Part II: VUV Assisted Dehydrogenation in thecloso-Carboranes and Semiconducting B10C2HxFilms (2010)
Journal Article

The dehydrogenation of semiconducting boron carbide (B10C2
Hx) films as well as the three closo-carborane isomers
of dicarbadodecaborane (C2
B10H12) and two isomers of the corresponding closo-phosphacarborane (PCB10H11) all
appear to be very simil... Read More about Photofragmentation of thecloso-Carboranes Part II: VUV Assisted Dehydrogenation in thecloso-Carboranes and Semiconducting B10C2HxFilms.

A neurocognitive approach to brand memory (2010)
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Ratnayake, N., Broderick, A., & Mitchell, R. (2010). A neurocognitive approach to brand memory. Journal of Marketing Management, 26(13-14), 1295-1318. https://doi.org/10.1080/0267257X.2010.522531

Consumer decisions are largely influenced by prior experiences via
memory, and the episodic (autobiographical)/semantic dichotomy has particular
relevance to the cognitive versus emotional decision-making models. Yet,
consumer research is limited... Read More about A neurocognitive approach to brand memory.

Skeletal muscle contractile properties and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in human endotoxaemia (2010)
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McNicol, F., Hoyland, J., Cooper, R., & Carlson, G. (2010). Skeletal muscle contractile properties and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in human endotoxaemia. British Journal of Surgery, 97(3), 434-442. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.6868

Background: Muscle dysfunction associated with sepsis contributes to morbidity and mortality but
the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study examined whether muscle weakness relates to an
intrinsic defect in contraction, or to central mechani... Read More about Skeletal muscle contractile properties and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in human endotoxaemia.

Widespread co-endemicity of human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, northwest Sichuan/southeast Qinghai, China (2010)
Journal Article

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatid disease is known to be cosmopolitan in its global distribution, while alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a much rarer though more pathogenic hepatic parasitic disease restricted to the northern hemisphere. Both form... Read More about Widespread co-endemicity of human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, northwest Sichuan/southeast Qinghai, China.

Dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) with multiple native antigens for rapid serodiagnosis of human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis (2010)
Journal Article

A new 3-min rapid dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for serodiagnosis of human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis was developed using four native antigen preparations: crude and partially purified hydatid cyst fluid extracts from Echinococcus g... Read More about Dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) with multiple native antigens for rapid serodiagnosis of human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis.

Informing an urban design process by way of a practical example (2010)
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Boyko, C., Wootton, A., Cooper, R., & Davey, C. L. (2010). Informing an urban design process by way of a practical example. Proceedings of the ICE - Urban Design and Planning, 163(1), 17-30. https://doi.org/10.1680/udap.2010.163.1.17

Urban design and sustainability are critical issues in
creating better urban environments. The UK government
is endorsing sustainability through its sustainable communities agenda and is urging the public, private and third
sectors to emphasise hi... Read More about Informing an urban design process by way of a practical example.

Technology to toilets (2010)
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Dayson, K., & Sim, J. (2010). Technology to toilets. Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations, 8(3), 49-59. https://doi.org/10.4018/jeco.2010070105

Approximately 2.5 billion people do not have access to a toilet; instead, they have no choice but to practice
open defecation, having a potentially detrimental effect on their health. This paper asks whether microfinance
and IT can play a role in... Read More about Technology to toilets.

Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games (2010)
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Forrest, D., Sanz, I., & Tena, J. (2010). Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games. International Journal of Forecasting, 26(3), 576-588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2009.12.007

The paper reports the results of an exercise to forecast national team medal totals at the Beijing Olympic Games, 2008.
Forecasts were released to the media before the competitions commenced. The starting point was an established statistical
model... Read More about Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games.

Economic benefits of contemporary earth construction in low-cost urban housing – State-of-the-art review (2010)
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Zami, M., & Lee, A. (2010). Economic benefits of contemporary earth construction in low-cost urban housing – State-of-the-art review. Journal of Building Appraisal, 5(3), 259-271. https://doi.org/10.1057/jba.2009.32

T Most cities and towns in developing countries are experiencing a
massive infl ux of population from rural areas. The majority of the rural population
migrates to urban areas hoping to fi nd a job and a higher income for their survival.
This lar... Read More about Economic benefits of contemporary earth construction in low-cost urban housing – State-of-the-art review.

The effect of Msh2 knockdown on methylating agent induced toxicity in DNA glycosylase deficient cells (2010)
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Cooley, N., Elder, R., & Povey, A. (2010). The effect of Msh2 knockdown on methylating agent induced toxicity in DNA glycosylase deficient cells. Toxicology, 268(1-2), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tox.2009.12.008

The DNA structure recognition protein MSH2 is an important protein in DNA mismatch repair due to its role in initiating the repair process. To examine the potential interactions between mismatch repair and base excision repair (BER) we have examined... Read More about The effect of Msh2 knockdown on methylating agent induced toxicity in DNA glycosylase deficient cells.

Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure (2010)
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Nandakumar, M., Ghobadian, A., & O'Regan, N. (2010). Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure. Management Decision, 48(6), 907-939. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251741011053460

Purpose: This study aims to examine the moderating effects of external environment and organisational structure in the relationship between business‐level strategy and organisational performance.

Design/methodology/approach: The focus of the study... Read More about Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure.

Daylight for sustainable built heritage sites (2010)
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Elkadi, H., & Al-Maiyah, S. (2010). Daylight for sustainable built heritage sites. Built environment journal, 7(1), 13-22

Daylight is an essential contextual ingredient of place making. Research in daylighting has recently received major attention for its valuable contribution to the sustainability of the built environment. Previous research has investigated the role of... Read More about Daylight for sustainable built heritage sites.