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Functional genomic hypothesis generation and experimentation by a robot scientist (2004)
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King, R., Whelan, K., Jones, F., Reiser, P., Bryant, C., Muggleton, S., …Oliver, S. (2004). Functional genomic hypothesis generation and experimentation by a robot scientist. Nature, 427(6971), 247-252. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02236

The question of whether it is possible to automate the scientific process is of both great theoretical interest and increasing practical importance because, in many scientific areas, data are being generated much faster than they can be effectively a... Read More about Functional genomic hypothesis generation and experimentation by a robot scientist.

Conformational analysis with both experimental and computational data for both gaseous and crystalline phases: unexpected interactions in N-methyldichloroacetamide (2004)
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Hinchley, S., Robertson, H., McLachlan, L., Morrison, C., Rankin, D., Simpson, S., & Thomas, E. (2004). Conformational analysis with both experimental and computational data for both gaseous and crystalline phases: unexpected interactions in N-methyldichloroacetamide. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp036478h

The structure of N-methyldichloroacetamide (MeNHCOCHCl2) has been elucidated in the gaseous and solid states experimentally by gas electron diffraction and X-ray crystallography, and computationally with ab initio and plane-wave DFT methods. Although... Read More about Conformational analysis with both experimental and computational data for both gaseous and crystalline phases: unexpected interactions in N-methyldichloroacetamide.

Multiple error filtering in cyclic systems (2004)
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Latif-Shabgahi, G., Bass, J., & Bennett, S. (2004). Multiple error filtering in cyclic systems. Computer Journal, 47(3), 299-308. https://doi.org/10.1093/comjnl/47.3.299

Voting algorithms are used to arbitrate between the variant results in fault-tolerant systems. Traditional voters produce incorrect outputs in multiple error conditions. This paper introduces a class of voters, called predictor voters, which can reso... Read More about Multiple error filtering in cyclic systems.

How does your searching grow? A survey of search preferences and the use of optimal search strategies in the identification of qualitative research (2004)
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Grant, M. (2004). How does your searching grow? A survey of search preferences and the use of optimal search strategies in the identification of qualitative research. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 21(1), 21-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2004.00483.x

The objective was to gain an overview of researchers experiences of searching the literature, with particular reference to the use of optimal search strategies (OSSs) and searching for qualitative research studies. A 13-item semi-structured questionn... Read More about How does your searching grow? A survey of search preferences and the use of optimal search strategies in the identification of qualitative research.

Learning and performing care management: experiences of a newly formed interdisciplinary, assessment and rehabilitation team (2004)
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Kneafsey, R., Long, A., Reid, G., & Hulme, C. (2004). Learning and performing care management: experiences of a newly formed interdisciplinary, assessment and rehabilitation team. Learning in Health and Social Care, 3(3), 129-140. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-6861.2004.00069.x

Developments in primary and intermediate care services have enhanced interest in the notion of care management, the processes that it encompasses and the challenges that it poses to practitioners who are more used to working in a uni- or multidiscipl... Read More about Learning and performing care management: experiences of a newly formed interdisciplinary, assessment and rehabilitation team.

Real-world ethics and nursing research (2004)
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Johnson, M. (2004). Real-world ethics and nursing research. Journal of Research in Nursing, 9(4), 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1177/136140960400900403

In this paper I argue that nursing research is losing its way. There are a number of ways in which this is happening; for example, people are spending much more time writing about methodology than getting on with the research itself and the reporting... Read More about Real-world ethics and nursing research.

The impact of international experience on student nurses' personal and professional development (2004)
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Lee, N. (2004). The impact of international experience on student nurses' personal and professional development. International Nursing Review, 51(2), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-7657.2003.00200.x

Background: Many student nurses undertake international clinical experience during their education programmes, which raises the question ‘How do these experiences impact on students nurses’ personal and professional development?’
Method: A case stu... Read More about The impact of international experience on student nurses' personal and professional development.

Patients perceptions of pain management after cardiac surgery in an Australian critical care unit (2004)
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Yorke, J., McLean, B., & Wallis, M. (2004). Patients perceptions of pain management after cardiac surgery in an Australian critical care unit. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2003.09.002

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The purpose of this study was to investigate patients' perceptions of the effectiveness of a pain management regimen, which consisted of intermittent prn bolus doses of morphine, in a critical care unit after cardiac surgery.

Design... Read More about Patients perceptions of pain management after cardiac surgery in an Australian critical care unit.

Growth of thin films of molybdenum and tungsten oxides by combustion CVD using aqueous precursor solutions (2004)
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Davis, M., Benito, G., Sheel, D., & Pemble, M. (2004). Growth of thin films of molybdenum and tungsten oxides by combustion CVD using aqueous precursor solutions. Chemical Vapor Deposition, 10(1), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.1002/cvde.200306260

Using combustion chemical vapour deposition, layers of molybdenum and tungsten oxides have been deposited on glass and silicon at low temperatures. Inexpensive ammonium salts of molybdate and metatungstate ions were used as precursors and were delive... Read More about Growth of thin films of molybdenum and tungsten oxides by combustion CVD using aqueous precursor solutions.

Room sizing and optimization at low frequencies (2004)
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Cox, T., D'Antonio, P., & Avis, M. (2004). Room sizing and optimization at low frequencies. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 52(6), 640-651

Modes in small rooms may lead to uneven frequency responses and extended sound decays at low frequencies. In critical listening environments, this often causes unwanted coloration effects, which can be detrimental to the sound quality. Choosing an ap... Read More about Room sizing and optimization at low frequencies.

The scope for agreement in statutory party wall procedures (2004)
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Chynoweth, P. (2004). The scope for agreement in statutory party wall procedures. Construction Law Journal, 20(6), 319-332

Statutory party wall procedures are now an almost inevitable feature of city centre construction projects. They involve the service of notices and the appointment of surveyors who publish awards to resolve a variety of construction-related issues aff... Read More about The scope for agreement in statutory party wall procedures.

Global Project Collaboration in the Construction Industry: Standardisation and Integration (2004)
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Faraj, I., & Alshawi, M. (2004). Global Project Collaboration in the Construction Industry: Standardisation and Integration. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 20(1/3), 26-41

Collaborative working in construction is becoming widely spread as many activities are performed globally with actors based in various geographical locations. A number of technologies have evolved over the last few years that make it possible to expl... Read More about Global Project Collaboration in the Construction Industry: Standardisation and Integration.

Construction sites communications towards the integration of IP telephony (2004)
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Beyh, S., & Kagioglou, M. (2004). Construction sites communications towards the integration of IP telephony

Over the past decades, construction firms have been using several off-the-shelf telecommunication tools and techniques to provide the communication means necessary to their mobile personnel on the jobsite. It is obvious that two-way radio transceiver... Read More about Construction sites communications towards the integration of IP telephony.

A process-driven IT training model for construction: core development issues (2004)
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Goulding, J., & Alshawi, M. (2004). A process-driven IT training model for construction: core development issues. Construction innovation (London. Online), 4(4), 243-254. https://doi.org/10.1191/1471417504ci078oa

Information technology (IT) has often been cited as being able to create
competitive advantage. However, the degree of leverage is often dependent upon several
factors, not least the type and level of IT training provided, resources available, mana... Read More about A process-driven IT training model for construction: core development issues.

IFC implementation in lifecycle costing (2004)
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Fu, C., Aouad, G., Marshall-Ponting, A., Lee, A., & Wu, S. (2004). IFC implementation in lifecycle costing. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, 11(4), 42-54

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is always a major concern in the Architecture, Engineering and Coustruction (AEC) industry. This paper presents the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the development of a lifecycle cost-estim... Read More about IFC implementation in lifecycle costing.

Innovation, Construction SMEs and Action Learning. (2004)
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Davey, C., Powell, J., Cooper, I., & Powell, J. (2004). Innovation, Construction SMEs and Action Learning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(4), 230-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/+09699980410547586

Action learning is intended to enable a group of professionals (a SET) to tackle work problems, develop solutions and reflect upon the success and failure of their actions. As part of the UK construction industry's drive to improve learning and perfo... Read More about Innovation, Construction SMEs and Action Learning..

Detection of high levels of congenital transmission of toxoplasma gondii in natural urban populations of mus domesticus (2004)
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Marshall, P., Hughes, J., Murphy, G., Williams, R., Smith, J., Murphy, R., & Hide, G. (2004). Detection of high levels of congenital transmission of toxoplasma gondii in natural urban populations of mus domesticus. Parasitology, 128(1), 39-42. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182003004189

The relative importance of different transmission routes of Toxoplasma gondii has been a matter for debate. This ubiquitous parasite is generally thought to be transmitted by infective oocysts excreted by the definitive host, the cat. Ingestion of un... Read More about Detection of high levels of congenital transmission of toxoplasma gondii in natural urban populations of mus domesticus.

Think-maps: teaching design thinking in design education (2004)
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Oxman, R. (2004). Think-maps: teaching design thinking in design education. Design Studies, 25(1), 63-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0142-694X%2803%2900033-4

A pedagogical framework for design learning and design teaching termed Think-Maps is introduced, presented and demonstrated. In this framework, domain knowledge becomes explicit as a significant component to be taught and transferred in design educat... Read More about Think-maps: teaching design thinking in design education.

Safer food, better business: a new HACCP methodology for catering (2004)
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Taylor, E., & Taylor, J. (2004). Safer food, better business: a new HACCP methodology for catering. Food Science and Technology Research, 18(3), 22-25

Successful implementation of HACCP across the catering sector has been addressed by a Food Standards Agency project that examined food safety management. This has resulted in development of a new holistic food safety management system for the caterin... Read More about Safer food, better business: a new HACCP methodology for catering.

Perceptions of "the bureaucratic nightmare" of HACCP: a case study (2004)
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Taylor, E., & Taylor, J. (2004). Perceptions of "the bureaucratic nightmare" of HACCP: a case study. British Food Journal, 106(1), 65-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700410515217

Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) is a system of food safety management that has emerged over the last decade as the primary approach to securing the safety of the food supply. It is thus an important tool in combating the world-wide esc... Read More about Perceptions of "the bureaucratic nightmare" of HACCP: a case study.