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Time-varying ratings for international football teams (2017)
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Baker, R., & McHale, I. (2017). Time-varying ratings for international football teams. European Journal of Operational Research, 267(2), 659-666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2017.11.042

We present a model for rating international football teams. Using data from 1944 to 2016, we ask `which was the greatest team?'. To answer the question requires some sophisticated methodology. Specifically, we have used k-fold cross-validation, whi... Read More about Time-varying ratings for international football teams.

Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers (2017)
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Tezel, A., Koskela, L., & Aziz, Z. (2017). Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers. Production Planning and Control, 29(3), 247-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2017.1412522

The interest in lean thinking in the UK’s civil construction industry is on the rise. The research presented in the paper evaluates the adoption of lean thinking in the highways construction sector by investigating 7 motivation factors, 20 lean techn... Read More about Lean thinking in the highways construction sector : motivation, implementation and barriers.

Do cultural norms affect social network behavior inappropriateness? A global study (2017)
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Gupta, M., Uz, I., Esmaeilzadeh, P., Noboa, F., Mahrous, A., Kim, E., …Kulikova, I. (2018). Do cultural norms affect social network behavior inappropriateness? A global study. Journal of Business Research, 85, 10-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.12.006

There is a substantial body of literature on behavior inappropriateness in face-to-face social settings; however, not much is known about what individuals consider inappropriate (or appropriate) on Internet-mediated social networks. Although online... Read More about Do cultural norms affect social network behavior inappropriateness? A global study.

ERP benefits capability framework : an orchestration theory perspective (2017)
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Mohamad, M. (2018). ERP benefits capability framework : an orchestration theory perspective. Business Process Management Journal, 24(1), 266-294. https://doi.org/10.1108/BPMJ-11-2015-0162

ERP benefits can be classified as automation, planning and innovation benefits. This research aims to answer two research questions: (1) what are the ERP resources and organizational complementary resources (OCRs) required to achieve each group of be... Read More about ERP benefits capability framework : an orchestration theory perspective.

Selecting passive dosimetry technologies for measuring the external dose of terrestrial wildlife (2017)
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Aramrun, P., Beresford, N., & Wood, M. (2018). Selecting passive dosimetry technologies for measuring the external dose of terrestrial wildlife. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 182, 128-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.12.001

Dosimeters attached to wild animals can be used to validate regulatory assessment approaches and models for estimating radiation exposure of wild animals. Such measurements are also necessary to ensure that robust dose-effect relationships can be dev... Read More about Selecting passive dosimetry technologies for measuring the external dose of terrestrial wildlife.

State-of-the-art and prospects for peer-to-peer transaction-based energy system (2017)
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Jogunola, O., Ikpehai, A., Anoh, K., Adebisi, B., Hammoudeh, M., Son, S., & Harris, G. (2017). State-of-the-art and prospects for peer-to-peer transaction-based energy system. Energies, 10(12), 2106. https://doi.org/10.3390/en10122106

Transaction-based energy (TE) management and control has become an increasingly relevant topic, attracting considerable attention from industry and the research community alike. As a result, new techniques are emerging for its development and actuali... Read More about State-of-the-art and prospects for peer-to-peer transaction-based energy system.

A study on the relationship between the intelligibility and quality of algorithmically-modified speech for normal hearing listeners (2017)
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Tang, Y., Arnold, C., & Cox, T. (2017). A study on the relationship between the intelligibility and quality of algorithmically-modified speech for normal hearing listeners. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine, 1(1), https://doi.org/10.3390/ohbm1010005

This study investigates the relationship between the intelligibility and quality of modified speech in noise and in quiet. Speech signals were processed by seven algorithms designed to increase speech intelligibility in noise without altering speech... Read More about A study on the relationship between the intelligibility and quality of algorithmically-modified speech for normal hearing listeners.

Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system (2017)
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Alam, M., Uddin, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2019). Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system. R&D Management, 49(1), 21-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12303

This paper examines the financing behaviour of R&D investments in emerging markets. Drawing on institutional theory and using panel data of generalized methods of moment (GMM) estimation for a sample of 302 firms from 20 countries during the period 2... Read More about Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system.

Probiotic consortia are not uniformly effective against different amphibian chytrid pathogen isolates (2017)
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Antwis, R., & Harrison, X. (2018). Probiotic consortia are not uniformly effective against different amphibian chytrid pathogen isolates. Molecular Ecology, 27(2), 577-589. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.14456

Symbiotic bacterial communities can protect their hosts from infection by pathogens. Treatment of wild individuals with protective bacteria (probiotics) isolated from hosts can combat the spread of emerging infectious diseases. However, it is unclear... Read More about Probiotic consortia are not uniformly effective against different amphibian chytrid pathogen isolates.

Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats (2017)
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Medeiros, F., Myskiw, J., Baptista, P., Neves, L., Martins, L., Izquierdo, I., …Mestriner, R. (2018). Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats. Neuroscience Letters, 665, 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2017.12.017

Cognitive demands can influence the adaptation of walking, a crucial skill to maintain body stability and prevent falls. Whilst previous research has shown emotional load tunes goal-directed movements, little attention has been given to this finding.... Read More about Can an aversive, extinction-resistant memory trigger impairments in walking adaptability? An experimental study using adult rats.

Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes : an international country-level comparison (2017)
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Kwegyir-Afful, E., Adu, G., Spelten, E., Räsänen, K., & Verbeek, J. (2017). Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes : an international country-level comparison. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 46(8), 798-804. https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494817745737

Aim: Preterm birth and low birthweight (LBW) lead to infant morbidity and mortality. The causes are unknown. This study evaluates the association between duration of maternity leave and birth outcomes at country level. Method: We compiled data on... Read More about Maternity leave duration and adverse pregnancy outcomes : an international country-level comparison.

Galloping analysis of a stay cable with an attached viscous damper considering complex modes (2017)
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Nguyen, C., & Macdonald, J. (2018). Galloping analysis of a stay cable with an attached viscous damper considering complex modes. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 144(2), 04017175. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29em.1943-7889.0001403

The use of viscous dampers to mitigate cable vibrations on cable-stayed bridges is very popular. A viscous damper attached to a stay cable results in complex mode shapes. Such complexity could affect the dynamic stability of the cable under wind acti... Read More about Galloping analysis of a stay cable with an attached viscous damper considering complex modes.

Genetic differentiation and phylogeography of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark (Prionace glauca, L. 1758) using mitochondrial DNA : panmixia or complex stock structure? (2017)
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Leone, A., Urso, I., Damalas, D., Martinsohn, J., Zanzi, A., Mariani, S., …Cariani, A. (2017). Genetic differentiation and phylogeography of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark (Prionace glauca, L. 1758) using mitochondrial DNA : panmixia or complex stock structure?. PeerJ, 5, e4112. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4112

Background The blue shark (Prionace glauca, Linnaeus 1758) is one of the most abundant epipelagic shark inhabiting all the oceans except the poles, including the Mediterranean Sea, but its genetic structure has not been confirmed at basin and inter... Read More about Genetic differentiation and phylogeography of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark (Prionace glauca, L. 1758) using mitochondrial DNA : panmixia or complex stock structure?.

The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study (2017)
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Webb, J., Twiste, M., Walton, L., & Hogg, P. (2018). The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study. Journal of Tissue Viability, 27(2), 90-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2017.12.001

Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population. Material... Read More about The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study.

GPER mediates the angiocrine actions induced by IGF1 through the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway in the breast tumor microenvironment (2017)
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De Francesco, E., Sims, A., Maggiolini, M., Sotgia, F., Lisanti, M., & Clarke, R. (2017). GPER mediates the angiocrine actions induced by IGF1 through the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway in the breast tumor microenvironment. Breast Cancer Research, 19(1), 129. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-017-0923-5

The G protein estrogen receptor GPER/GPR30 mediates estrogen action in breast cancer cells as well as in breast cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which are key components of microenvironment driving tumor progression. GPER is a transcriptional ta... Read More about GPER mediates the angiocrine actions induced by IGF1 through the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway in the breast tumor microenvironment.

Identifying essential components of a digital health innovation ecosystem for the Namibian context: Findings from a Delphi study (2017)
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Iyawa, G., Herselman, M., & Botha, A. (2017). Identifying essential components of a digital health innovation ecosystem for the Namibian context: Findings from a Delphi study. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 82(1), 1-40. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2017.tb00601.x

The concept of digital health innovation ecosystems is an emerging body of literature which suggests that components of digital health, innovation and digital ecosystems are important in the administration and delivery of healthcare services. The cur... Read More about Identifying essential components of a digital health innovation ecosystem for the Namibian context: Findings from a Delphi study.

Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact (2017)
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Bakker, J., Wangensteen, O., Chapman, D., Boussarie, G., Boudo, D., Guttridge, T., …Mariani, S. (2017). Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact. Scientific reports, 7, No. 16886. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17150-2

Sharks are charismatic predators that play a key role in most marine food webs. Their demonstrated vulnerability to exploitation has recently turned them into flagship species in ocean conservation. Yet, the assessment and monitoring of the distribut... Read More about Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact.

Total evidence phylogeny and evolutionary timescale for Australian faunivorous marsupials (Dasyuromorphia) (2017)
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Kealy, S., & Beck, R. (2017). Total evidence phylogeny and evolutionary timescale for Australian faunivorous marsupials (Dasyuromorphia). BMC Evolutionary Biology, 17(240), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-017-1090-0

Background The order Dasyuromorphia is a diverse radiation of faunivorous marsupials, comprising >80 modern species in Australia and New Guinea. It includes dasyurids, the numbat (the myrmecobiid Myrmecobius fasciatus) and the recently extinct thyl... Read More about Total evidence phylogeny and evolutionary timescale for Australian faunivorous marsupials (Dasyuromorphia).