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Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems? (2000)
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James, P., Ashley, J., & Evans, A. (2000). Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?. Landscape Research, 25(3), 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/713684679

Ecological networks for different spatial scales (international to sub-regional) are being defined and realized throughout Europe. Historically they have been focused on nature conservation, but they may offer a mechanism whereby a holistic, integrat... Read More about Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?.

Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata (2000)
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Gubbels, M., Katzer, F., Hide, G., Jongejan, F., & R Shiels, B. (2000). Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 110(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0166-6851%2800%2900253-x

The polypeptide Tams1 is an immunodominant major merozoite piroplasm surface antigen of the protozoan parasite Theileria annulata. Generation and selection of divergent antigenic types has implications for the inclusion of the Tams1 antigen in a subu... Read More about Generation of a mosaic pattern of diversity in the major merozoite-piroplasm surface antigen of Theileria annulata.

Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques (2000)
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Vick, S., Anderson, J., & Young, R. (2000). Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques. Zoo Biology, 19(3), 181-191. https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-2361%282000%2919%3A3%3C181%3A%3AAID-ZOO2%3E3.0.CO%3B2-W

One group each of Barbary macaques and stump-tailed macaques, both zoo-housed, received hard replica fruits in three experimental conditions: as empty (“unresponsive”) objects, as maracas that rattled when manipulated (“simple responsive”), and as ob... Read More about Maracas for Macaca? Evaluation of three potential enrichment objects in two species of zoo-housed macaques.

Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation (2000)
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Syed, K., Mcdonald, G., & New, G. (2000). Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 17(8), 1366-1375. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.17.001366

The theory of ultrabroadband multifrequency Raman generation is extended, for the first time, to allow for beam-propagation effects in one and two transverse dimensions. We show that a complex transverse structure develops even when diffraction is ne... Read More about Transverse effects in multifrequency Raman generation.

Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network (2000)
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Swan, W., Langford, N., Watson, I., & Varey, R. J. (2000). Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network. Corporate Communications: An International Journal, 5(2), 97-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/13563280010372522

The inter‐organizational network is becoming an increasingly common form of organization. The majority of trade is carried out between organizations, rather than organizations and households. Many of these networks are concerned with the exchange of... Read More about Viewing the corporate community as a knowledge network.

The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style (2000)
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James, P. (2000). The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style. Environmental Education Research, 6(2), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674

A period of circa 12 months' work experience, as part of an Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree programme, introduces candidates to a variety of problems and can, therefore, be expected to influence the problem-solving approach adopted by the stu... Read More about The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style.

Kaleidoscope laser (2000)
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Mcdonald, G., Karman, G., New, G., & Woerdman, J. (2000). Kaleidoscope laser. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 17(4), 524-529. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.17.000524

We report the first calculations of mode patterns of unstable-cavity lasers with truly two-dimensional transverse geometries. A detailed account of numerical techniques, incorporating a nonorthogonal beam-propagation method, and results for cavities... Read More about Kaleidoscope laser.

Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin (2000)
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Elkadi, H. (2000). Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 4(1), 91-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-0321%2899%2900010-6

The recent development of ‘intelligent’ features and techniques for buildings’ skins are intended to meet certain energy targets. These targets are rarely looked at in an integral way. Research in this area aims to reduce energy consumption as a cons... Read More about Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin.

A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines (2000)
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Jones, N., & Li, Y. (2000). A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines. Lubrication Science, 6(3), 267-291. https://doi.org/10.1002/tt.3020060305

Technical advances and environmental legislation in recent years have stimulated the development of a number of techniques for condition monitoring and fault diagnosis (CMFD) in diesel engines. This paper firstly summarises common faults, fault mecha... Read More about A review of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for diesel engines.

The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm (2000)
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Drumm, I., & Lam, Y. (2000). The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 107(3), 1405-1412. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.428427

The most popular models to predict sound propagation in architectural spaces involve the tracing of rays, images, or beams. Most current beam-tracing methods use conical or triangular beams that may produce overlaps and holes in the predicted sound f... Read More about The adaptive beam-tracing algorithm.

Intelligent systems in manufacturing: current developments and future prospects (2000)
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Meziane, F., Vadera, S., Kobbacy, K., & Proudlove, N. (2000). Intelligent systems in manufacturing: current developments and future prospects. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576060010326221

Global competition and rapidly changing customer requirements are demanding increasing changes in manufacturing environments. Enterprises are required to constantly redesign their products and continuously reconfigure their manufacturing systems. Tra... Read More about Intelligent systems in manufacturing: current developments and future prospects.

Post-breeding migrations of newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements (2000)
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T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements. Journal of Zoology, 251, 297-306

Two newt species with contrasting ecological requirements (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) were radio-tracked after leaving a shared breeding pond in western France. Movements of 30 individuals were recorded over 491 days. During the ®rst ter... Read More about Post-breeding migrations of newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements.

High aquatic niche overlap in the newts Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela) (2000)
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T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela). Hydrobiologia, 437, 149-155

We studied spatial niche metrics of large-bodied newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) in three breeding ponds in western France. Adults and larvae were sampled with underwater funnel traps. Larvae were identified to the species with diagnos... Read More about High aquatic niche overlap in the newts Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela).

Reducing seat dip attenuation (2000)
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Davies, W., & Cox, T. (2000). Reducing seat dip attenuation. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 108(5), 2211-2218

Strategies fur reducing seat dip attenuation in concert halls are considered. It is shown that the dip is established 4 ms after the direct sound from the stage arrives at the listener. Sound scattered from the seats and floor is the main cause of th... Read More about Reducing seat dip attenuation.

Estimating the stem carbon production of a coniferous forest using an ecosystem simulation model driven by the remotely sensed red edge (2000)
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Lucas, N., Curran, P., Plummer, S., Danson, F., & et, A. (2000). Estimating the stem carbon production of a coniferous forest using an ecosystem simulation model driven by the remotely sensed red edge. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 21(4), 619-631. https://doi.org/10.1080/014311600210461

A general forest ecosystem model (FOREST-BGC) driven by remotely sensed and meteorological data was used to estimate stem carbon production (SCP) for a forest in mid-Wales. Key inputs to the model were spatial estimates of leaf area index (LAI) and l... Read More about Estimating the stem carbon production of a coniferous forest using an ecosystem simulation model driven by the remotely sensed red edge.

The four roles of supply chain management in construction (2000)
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Vrijhoef, R., & Koskela, L. (2000). The four roles of supply chain management in construction. European journal of purchasing and supply management, 6(3-4), 169-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-7012%2800%2900013-7

It is argued that due to construction peculiarities, supply chain management has four specific roles in construction. Practical initiatives in each role to advance the construction supply chain are analysed. The present status of construction supply... Read More about The four roles of supply chain management in construction.