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Implementation of a graded-index medium by use of subwavelength structures with graded fill factor (2005)
Journal Article
Levy, U., Nezhad, M., Kim, H.-C., Tsai, C.-H., Pang, L., & Fainman, Y. (2005). Implementation of a graded-index medium by use of subwavelength structures with graded fill factor. Journal of the Optical Society of America A, 22(4), 724-733. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAA.22.000724

We present a novel configuration for the implementation of subwavelength-based graded-index devices. The proposed concept is based on the etching of one-dimensional subwavelength gratings into a high-index slab waveguide to achieve the desired effect... Read More about Implementation of a graded-index medium by use of subwavelength structures with graded fill factor.

Form-birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs by use of SU-8 as a dry-etching mask (2005)
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Pang, L., Nezhad, M., Levy, U., Tsai, C.-H., & Fainman, Y. (2005). Form-birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs by use of SU-8 as a dry-etching mask. Applied Optics, 44(12), 2377-2381. https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.44.002377

A thin layer of a SU-8 submicrometer pattern produced by holographic lithography was directly used as the dry-etching mask in a chemically assisted ion-beam-etching system. With optimized etching parameters, etching selectivity of 7:1 was achieved to... Read More about Form-birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs by use of SU-8 as a dry-etching mask.

Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil (2005)
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Strier, K., Boubli, J., Possamai, C., & Mendes, S. (2006). Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 130(2), 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.20366

The 957-ha forest at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, supports one of the largest known populations of the critically endangered northern muriqui (Brachytele... Read More about Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics. (2005)
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Pearson, S., & Onambele, G. (2005). Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics. Chronobiology International, 22(6), 1013-1027. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420520500397900

The aim of the current study was to examine the relationships between quadriceps torque, vastus lateralis pennation angle (theta), and patella tendon stiffness (K) at 07:45 and 17:45 h. Using short-duration static contractions, simultaneous recording... Read More about Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics..

The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England (2005)
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Steele, A., & Todd, S. (2005). The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England. Construction Management and Economics, 23(10), 1017-1023. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500372429

It is generally recognized that there is a lack of equality of opportunity for minority-led contractors and consultants (i.e. where at least 50 per cent of the workforce or ownership is from a minority group, such as women, disabled people or a black... Read More about The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England.

Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry? (2005)
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Newton, R., & Ormerod, M. (2005). Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(10), 1071-1081. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500372510

In the UK, a significant number of disabled people are unemployed and previous research has suggested reasons for this include the inaccessibility of workplace environments that have either not been designed, or adapted, to accommodate the requiremen... Read More about Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry?.

Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment (2005)
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Allen, S., & Williams, A. (2005). Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment. Industry and Higher Education, 19(6), 457-468

Recent education policy in the UK has encouraged universities and industry to work in partnership as a means of improving the quality of student learning and preparing graduates to enter the workplace. Indeed, both the Lambert Review of Business–Univ... Read More about Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment.

Perception of modal distribution metrics in critical listening spaces - dependence on room aspect ratios (2005)
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Fazenda, B., Avis, M., & Davies, W. (2005). Perception of modal distribution metrics in critical listening spaces - dependence on room aspect ratios. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 53(12), 1128-1141

The subjective significance of two general types of metrics used to describe the "quality" of a room based on its aspect ratio are compared. Tests were carried out to evaluate differences between three virtual rooms that score extreme classifications... Read More about Perception of modal distribution metrics in critical listening spaces - dependence on room aspect ratios.

Stability and sensitivity analyses for diffusers with single and multiple active elements (2005)
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Avis, M., Xiao, L., & Cox, T. (2005). Stability and sensitivity analyses for diffusers with single and multiple active elements. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 53(11), 1047-1060

In comparison to active absorbers, active diffusers have more complicated target impedance functions, a smaller region of stable control, and are more sensitive to control impedance errors. The issues of stability and sensitivity are analyzed theoret... Read More about Stability and sensitivity analyses for diffusers with single and multiple active elements.

Learning, Knowledge and Authority on Site: a Case Study of Safety Practice (2005)
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Rooke, J., & Clark, L. (2005). Learning, Knowledge and Authority on Site: a Case Study of Safety Practice. Building Research and Information, 33(6), 561-570. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500294751

The ethnographic research reported here reveals patterns of authority and learning on an experimental construction site that are significant for the promotion of a safety culture. It seeks to display the methods of understanding used by site personne... Read More about Learning, Knowledge and Authority on Site: a Case Study of Safety Practice.

Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds (2005)
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Bradley, S., von Hünerbein, S., & Haddad, A. (2005). Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 91(6), 1025-1030

A technique is described for multiple-path propagation time measurements in the surface layer of the atmosphere. This is based on solving simple bi-directional ray tracing equations on successively higher penetrating paths using propagation times for... Read More about Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds.

Cation exchange in high silica zeolites (2005)
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Dyer, A., & Emms, T. (2005). Cation exchange in high silica zeolites. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 15(47), 5012-5021. https://doi.org/10.1039/b505868f

Cation exchange isotherms have been constructed for three high silica zeolites: *BEA (beta), EUO (EU-1) and TON (NU-10). The zeolites were converted to their homoionic sodium forms and exchanges with Li, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Sr, Ba, Ni and Zn carried out.... Read More about Cation exchange in high silica zeolites.

trans-Bis(tert-butylamine)dichloropalladium(II) (2005)
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Boag, N., & Clapham, S. (2005). trans-Bis(tert-butylamine)dichloropalladium(II). Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online, 61(10), M2172-M2173. https://doi.org/10.1107/S1600536805030047

The asymmetric unit of the title complex, trans-[PdCl2(NH2tBu)2], consists of two independent square-planar molecules, linked together in a hydrogen-bonding network, with the resultant alignment of the tert-butyl groups defining a two-dimensional lay... Read More about trans-Bis(tert-butylamine)dichloropalladium(II).

A web services implementation of a user-centered knowledge management platform for the construction industry (2005)
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Rezgui, Y., & Meziane, F. (2005). A web services implementation of a user-centered knowledge management platform for the construction industry. International Journal of Intelligent Information Technologies, 1(4), 1-19

The research described in this paper aims at specifying and developing an open model-based infrastructure and a set of tools that promote consistent knowledge management within collaborative environments in the construction sector. The specified solu... Read More about A web services implementation of a user-centered knowledge management platform for the construction industry.

Domestic violence, homelessness and housing (2005)
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Davis, C. (2005). Domestic violence, homelessness and housing

Regional research into housing-related support for women who have left violent partners.

Review of recent trends in Capillary Suction Time (CST) dewaterability testing research (2005)
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Scholz, M. (2005). Review of recent trends in Capillary Suction Time (CST) dewaterability testing research. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44(22), 8157-8163. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie058011u

The aim of this review paper is to critically assess recent trends in capillary suction time (CST) dewaterability testing research. The importance of floc structure in explaining practical dewaterability problems such as filter paper clogging is asse... Read More about Review of recent trends in Capillary Suction Time (CST) dewaterability testing research.