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Crystal field analysis of Dy and Tm implanted silicon for photonic and quantum technologies (2014)
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silicon for photonic and quantum technologies. Optics express, 22(24), 29292-29303. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.22.029292

We report the lattice site and symmetry of optically active Dy3+
and Tm3+ implanted Si. Local symmetry was determined by fitting crystal
field parameters (CFPs), corresponding to various common symmetries, to
the ground state splitting determined... Read More about Crystal field analysis of Dy and Tm implanted silicon for photonic and quantum technologies.

Investigating music tempo as a feedback mechanism for closed-loop BCI control (2014)
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The feedback mechanism used in a brain-computer interface (BCI) forms an integral part of the closed-loop learning process required for successful operation of a BCI. However, ultimate success of the BCI may be dependent upon the modality of the feed... Read More about Investigating music tempo as a feedback mechanism for closed-loop BCI control.

Determinants of brand loyalty: a study of the experience-commitment-loyalty constructs (2014)
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Maheshwari, V., Lodorfos, G., & Jacobsen, S. (2014). Determinants of brand loyalty: a study of the experience-commitment-loyalty constructs. International Journal of Business Administration, 5(6), 13-23. https://doi.org/10.5430/ijba.v5n6p13

Marketing strategies for brands have shifted its focus on relationships and value creation that directly links to brand loyalty, is the main focus of this paper and two key factors: brand experience and brand commitment, within automotive sector, are... Read More about Determinants of brand loyalty: a study of the experience-commitment-loyalty constructs.

True cadence and step accumulation are not equivalent : the effect of intermittent claudication on free-living cadence (2014)
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Stansfield, B., Clarke, C., Dall, P., Godwin, R., Holdsworth, R., & Granat, M. (2015). True cadence and step accumulation are not equivalent : the effect of intermittent claudication on free-living cadence. Gait & Posture, 41(2), 414-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.11.002

‘True cadence’ is the rate of stepping during the period of stepping. ‘Step accumulation’ is the steps
within an epoch of time (e.g. 1 min). These terms have been used interchangeably in the literature. These
outcomes are compared within a populati... Read More about True cadence and step accumulation are not equivalent : the effect of intermittent claudication on free-living cadence.

Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat (2014)
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Gardiner, J., Altringham, J., Papadatou, E., & Nudds, R. (2014). Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat. Biology Open, 3(11), 1057-1062. https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.20149159

Take-off in bats is separated into two distinct phases: an initial jump
and a subsequent wing powered acceleration. Here, using footage
from a high-speed camera, the first comparative study of the
performance during the wing induced phase of take-... Read More about Excepting myotis capaccinii, the wings' contribution to take-off performance does not correlate with foraging ecology in six species of insectivorous bat.

Extra patient movement during mammographic imaging : an experimental study (2014)
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an experimental study. British Journal of Radiology, 87(1044), https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20140241

Objectives: To determine if movement external to the patient occurring during mammography may be a source of image blur. Methods: Four mammography machines with seven flexible and nine fixed paddles were evaluated. In the first stage, movement at the... Read More about Extra patient movement during mammographic imaging : an experimental study.

Post-Soviet civil society development in the Russian federation: The impact of the NGO law (2014)
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Crotty, J., Hall, S., & Ljubownikow, S. (2014). Post-Soviet civil society development in the Russian federation: The impact of the NGO law. Europe-Asia Studies, 66(8), 1253-1269. https://doi.org/10.1080/09668136.2014.941697

The passing of the Russian NGO Law in mid-2006 set clear parameters for Russian NGO activity and civil society development. In this paper we assess the impact of the NGO Law on both NGOs and Russian civil society. Our findings illustrate that the NGO... Read More about Post-Soviet civil society development in the Russian federation: The impact of the NGO law.

Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers (2014)
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Almuktar, S., Scholz, M., Al-Isawi, R., & Sani, A. (2015). Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers. Agricultural water management, 149, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2014.10.025

Due to water scarcity in many arid countries, there is considerable interest in recycling various wastewater streams such as treated urban wastewater for irrigation in the agricultural sector. The aim was therefore to assess if domestic wastewater tr... Read More about Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating chillies and sweet peppers.

Expression status of candidate genes in mesothelioma tissues and cell lines (2014)
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In order to broaden knowledge on the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), we reviewed studies on the MPM-transcriptome and identified 119 deregulated genes. However, there was poor consistency among the studies. Thus, the expression... Read More about Expression status of candidate genes in mesothelioma tissues and cell lines.

Hearing the voices of young people who self-harm : implications for service providers (2014)
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McAndrew, S., & Warne, T. (2014). Hearing the voices of young people who self-harm : implications for service providers. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 23(6), 570-579. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12093

The incidence of adolescent self-harm and suicidal behaviour has increased globally, with many adolescents repeating the behaviour. While studies indicate that large numbers of adolescents who self-harm do not seek professional help, research focusin... Read More about Hearing the voices of young people who self-harm : implications for service providers.

An investigation of systemic stress and interdependencies within the Eurozone and Euro area countries (2014)
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MacDonald, R., Sogiakas, V., & Tsopanakis, A. (2015). An investigation of systemic stress and interdependencies within the Eurozone and Euro area countries. Economic Modelling, 48, 52-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2014.10.023

One of themost challenging issues that economists are dealingwith is the investigation of the financial turmoil in
Eurozone economies. Particularly, the issue of exposing the potential crisis transmission channels has attracted considerable interest... Read More about An investigation of systemic stress and interdependencies within the Eurozone and Euro area countries.

Evaluation of atmospheric CO2 sequestration by alkaline soils through simultaneous enhanced carbonation and biomass production (2014)
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A series of microcosm experiments were conducted. The objectives were to evaluate the effects of Ca/Mg-bearing
materials on CO2 sequestration in highly alkaline sodic soils (Sodosol) through carbonation and biomass production. Application of gypsum... Read More about Evaluation of atmospheric CO2 sequestration by alkaline soils through simultaneous enhanced carbonation and biomass production.

An evaluation of the public housing estates beneficial sustainability factors in the Niger delta of Nigeria (2014)
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sustainability factors in the Niger delta of Nigeria. ˜The œbuilt & human environment review, 7(1), 1-17

Sustainability of public (social) housing estates is fundamental to all stakeholders within and external to that
estate environment. It determines and influences the outlook of the built environment and whether it has an
appropriate and effective... Read More about An evaluation of the public housing estates beneficial sustainability factors in the Niger delta of Nigeria.

Corporate citizenship and its impact upon consumer moralization, decision-making and choice (2014)
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McEachern, M. (2014). Corporate citizenship and its impact upon consumer moralization, decision-making and choice. Journal of Marketing Management, 31(3-4), 430-452. https://doi.org/10.1080/0267257X.2014.974658

Businesses are increasingly embracing corporate citizenship strategies. However, the empirical literature surrounding consumer responses to such practices, features many contradictions concerning their impact. As a result, many businesses are uncerta... Read More about Corporate citizenship and its impact upon consumer moralization, decision-making and choice.

n-type chalcogenides by ion implantation (2014)
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Carrier-type reversal to enable the formation of semiconductor p-n junctions is a prerequisite
for many electronic applications. Chalcogenide glasses are p-type semiconductors and their
applications have been limited by the extraordinary difficulty... Read More about n-type chalcogenides by ion implantation.

Response to letter by Mr Gyimah with respect to our previous publication in radiography (2014)
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England, A., & Harding, L. (2015). Response to letter by Mr Gyimah with respect to our previous publication in radiography. Radiography, 21(1), 104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2014.10.006

Three in a bed (2014)
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Sporek, P. (2014). Three in a bed. British Journal of Midwifery, 22(11), 834-834. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2014.22.11.834

Student midwife Paulina Sporek discusses her views on bed sharing

Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique (2014)
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Al-Karkhi, A., Al-Yasiri, A., & Linge, N. (2014). Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 41, 102-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2014.10.006

This paper presents a new approach for verifying user identity in pervasive environments using a non-intrusive behaviour tracking technique that offers minimum interruption to the user’s activities. The technique, termed Non-intrusive Identity Assert... Read More about Discreet verification of user identity in pervasive computing environments using a non-intrusive technique.

Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media (2014)
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Martinez Maestro, L., Zhang, Q., Xiangping, L., Jaque, D., & Gu, M. (2014). Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media. Applied Physics Letters, 105(18), 181110. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4901258

We report on the direct experimental determination of the temperature increment caused by laser irradiation in a optical recording media constituted by a polymeric film in which gold nanorods have been incorporated. The incorporation of CdSe quantum... Read More about Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media.

Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas (2014)
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Burby, M., Nasr, G., Hawthorne, G., Asmuin, N., & Yule, A. (2014). Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas. Atomization and Sprays, 24(12), 1035-1063. https://doi.org/10.1615/AtomizSpr.2014007903

Household aerosols are self-contained handheld devices for spraying products such as air fresheners,
hairspray, surface cleaners, polishes, and deodorants. Industrial aerosols are similar devices for spraying:
cleaners, lubricants, paints, and adhe... Read More about Novel aerosol insert design utilizing inert compressed gas.