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Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions
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Baker, R. Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions. Mathematics today, 50(2), 98-101

That `elementary transcendental function', the logarithm,
is a very familiar function, that we learn
early on, and I can still recall a mathematics teacher at school telling
the class solemnly that `all logarithms are indices'. It seemed like a... Read More about Mathematical modelling with generalised logarithm and exponential functions.

Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes
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McMahon, J., Comfort, P., & Pearson, S. Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(5), 70-73. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318268131f

Women demonstrate lower limb stiffness recruitment strategies, which may predispose them to greater sustainment of lower limb injuries, particularly to the anterior cruciate ligament. To positively alter such strategies in women, lower limb muscle st... Read More about Lower limb stiffness: Considerations for female athletes.

Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models
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Widdowson, M. Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models. Transactional Analysis Journal, 41(4), 351-364. https://doi.org/10.1177/036215371104100411

This article summarizes data on the prevalence and diagnosis of depression as well as findings from research regarding recovery and relapse from depression. It also offers a summary of models of understanding depression from a range of psychotherapie... Read More about Depression: A literature review on diagnosis, subtypes, patterns of recovery, and psychotherapeutic models.

Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans
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Wu, S., & Sun, Q. Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans. PLoS ONE, 9(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080680

The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability of a
crowd simulation model developed by the authors by reproducing Dyer et al.’s experiments(published in Philosophical Transactions in 2009) on human leadership and
consensus decision-­making i... Read More about Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans.

Drug repositioning as a route to anti-malarial drug discovery: preliminary investigation of the in vitro anti-malarial efficacy of emetine dihydrochloride hydrate
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Matthews, H., Usman-Idris, M., Khan, F., Read, M., & Nirmalan, N. Drug repositioning as a route to anti-malarial drug discovery: preliminary investigation of the in vitro anti-malarial efficacy of emetine dihydrochloride hydrate. Malaria Journal, 12(1), 359. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-12-359

Background

Drug repurposing or repositioning refers to the usage of existing drugs in diseases other than those it was originally used for. For diseases like malaria, where there is an urgent need for active drug candidates, the strategy offers a... Read More about Drug repositioning as a route to anti-malarial drug discovery: preliminary investigation of the in vitro anti-malarial efficacy of emetine dihydrochloride hydrate.

To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling
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Moffatt, J., Scarf, P., Passfield, L., McHale, I., & Zhang, K. To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling. Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, 10(2), 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1515/jqas-2013-0112

This paper uses a statistical analysis of match sprint outcomes to guide tactical decisions in this highly tactical contest and to provide competitors and coaches with a potential, marginal gain. Logistic regression models are developed to predict th... Read More about To lead or not to lead : analysis of the sprint in track cycling.

DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK
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Griffiths, A., Miller, D., Egan, A., Fox, J., Greenfield, A., & Mariani, S. DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK. PeerJ, 1, e129. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.129

Skates are widely consumed across the globe, but many large species are subject to
considerable concern regarding their conservation and management. Within Europe
such issues have recently driven policy changes so that, for the first time, reports... Read More about DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK.

Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species
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Weckworth, B., Musiani, M., DeCesare, N., McDevitt, A., Hebblewhite, M., & Mariani, S. Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 280(1769), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.1756

Landscape genetics provides a framework for pinpointing environmental features
that determine the important exchange of migrants among populations.
These studies usually test the significance of environmental variables on
gene flow, yet ignore one... Read More about Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species.

Assessing doses to terrestrial wildlife at a radioactive waste disposal site: Inter-comparison of modelling approaches
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Radiological doses to terrestrial wildlife were examined in this model inter-comparison study that emphasised factors causing variability in dose estimation. The study participants used varying modelling approaches and information sources to estimate... Read More about Assessing doses to terrestrial wildlife at a radioactive waste disposal site: Inter-comparison of modelling approaches.

Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts
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England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., Fisher, R., Naik, J., Vallabhaneni, S., Brennan, J., & McWilliams, R. Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 57, 1543-1552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.12.035

Objective: This article reports the incidence, timing, and related sequelae for proximal and distal migration of the Zenith Fenestrated AAA Endovascular Graft (Cook Medical, Bloomington, Ind) used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Method: A prosp... Read More about Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts.

Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
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Oshin, O., England, A., McWilliams, R., Brennan, J., Fisher, R., & Vallabhaneni, S. Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 17, 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1583/10-3085.1

PURPOSE: To evaluate intra- and interobserver agreement of target vessel measured from computed tomography (CT) scans with 2 measuring techniques used in planning fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repairs (FEVAR): multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) an... Read More about Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.

The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration
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England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., How, T., Vallabhaneni, S., & McWilliams, R. The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 55, 895-905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.083

Purpose
This study evaluated the accuracy of central luminal line (CLL) measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. The bias of the CLL technique together with observer variability were assessed.
Methods

Stent grafts were deployed in plas... Read More about The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration.

HIV protease inhibitors are substrates for OATP1A2, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and lopinavir plasma concentrations are influenced by SLCO1B1 polymorphisms
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OBJECTIVE: OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 are major hepatic drug transporters whilst OATP1A2 is mainly located in the brain but is also located in liver and several other organs. These transporters affect the distribution and clearance of many endobiotics and x... Read More about HIV protease inhibitors are substrates for OATP1A2, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and lopinavir plasma concentrations are influenced by SLCO1B1 polymorphisms.

Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study
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Pavić, G., & Elliott, A. Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 132(4), 041009. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000981

A novel method has been outlined in the first part of this paper aimed at characterization of structure-borne sound transmission from a vibration source coupled via resilient mounts to a receiver. It can deliver the source mobility and its free veloc... Read More about Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study.

Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model
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Pavić, G., & Elliott, A. Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 132(4), 041008. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000980

A method has been developed to characterize a vibration source when coupled via resilient mounts to a receiver structure. This two-step measurement procedure can deliver the mobility and free velocity of a source, together with the mobility of the re... Read More about Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model.

Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities
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Elliott, A., Moorhouse, A., & Pavić, G. Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 331(11), 2499-2519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2012.01.022

Frequency response functions (FRF), such as mobilities, are widely used in the analysis of vibration and structure-borne sound and it is important that this FRF data can be measured accurately for all important degrees of freedom. In some cases three... Read More about Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities.

Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment
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Aziz, Z., Pen˜a-Mora, F., Chen, A., & Lantz, T. Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment. Disaster Prevention and Management, 18(1), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560910938538

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on improving mobile computing support for professionals involved in a disaster response and recovery operation to facilitate better assessment of thze damage caused to buildings and to make this assessm... Read More about Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment.