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Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete (2007)
Journal Article
Goulding, J., Kagioglou, M., Sexton, M., Zhang, X., Aouad, G., & Barrett, P. (2007). Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1239-1250. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701504234

The use of hybrid concrete technologies as a viable solution to traditional frame design has been inhibited by a general lack of information. The uptake of this technology has therefore been slow and parochial, as designers have tended to stay loyal... Read More about Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete.

Circular dichroism to determine binding mode and affinity of ligand-DNA interactions (2007)
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Garbett, N., Ragazzon, P., & Chaires, J. (2007). Circular dichroism to determine binding mode and affinity of ligand-DNA interactions. Nature Protocols, 2(12), 3166-3172

Circular dichroism (CD) is a useful technique for an assessment of DNA-binding mode, being a more accessible, low-resolution complement to NMR and X-ray diffraction methods. Ligand-DNA interactions can be studied by virtue of the interpretation of in... Read More about Circular dichroism to determine binding mode and affinity of ligand-DNA interactions.

An assessment of eye-gaze potential within immersive virtual environments (2007)
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Murray, N., Roberts, D., Sharkey, P., Steed, A., Dickerson, P., & Rae, J. (2007). An assessment of eye-gaze potential within immersive virtual environments. ACM transactions on multimedia computing communications and applications, 3(4), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1145/1314303.1314311

In collaborative situations, eye gaze is a critical element of behaviour which supports and fulfills many activities and roles. In current computer-supported collaboration systems, eye gaze is poorly supported. Even in a state-of-the-art video confer... Read More about An assessment of eye-gaze potential within immersive virtual environments.

Bitrophic and tritrophic effects of Bt Cry3A transgenic potato on beneficial, non-target, beetles. (2007)
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Ferry, N., Mulligan, E., Majerus, M., & Gatehouse, A. (2007). Bitrophic and tritrophic effects of Bt Cry3A transgenic potato on beneficial, non-target, beetles. Transgenic Research, 16(6), 795-812. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11248-007-9088-9

Insect-resistant transgenic plants have been suggested to have unpredictable effects on the biodiversity of the agro-ecosystem, including potential effects on insect natural enemies, beneficial in control of crop pests. Whilst carnivorous as adults,... Read More about Bitrophic and tritrophic effects of Bt Cry3A transgenic potato on beneficial, non-target, beetles..

Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors (2007)
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Barrett, P., Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Ruddock, L. (2007). Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. RICS research review series, 7(20), 1-21

The construction and property industries have a poor reputation for innovation. Indeed, this reputation appears to be backed by official statistics which projects these industries as being devoid of innovative activity. However, the reputation is un... Read More about Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors.

Use of competition dialysis in the discovery of G-quadruplex selective ligands (2007)
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Ragazzon, P., & Chaires, J. (2007). Use of competition dialysis in the discovery of G-quadruplex selective ligands. Methods, 43(4), 313-323

G-quadrplex DNA can exist in a rich variety of structural forms, ranging from unimolecular folded structures containing diverse types of loops and strand oreintations, to bimolecular dimeric structures, and finally to tetramolecular parallel-stranded... Read More about Use of competition dialysis in the discovery of G-quadruplex selective ligands.

Microcontact printing using the spontaneous reduction of aryldiazonium salts (2007)
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Garrett, D., Lehr, J., Miskelly, G., & Downard, A. (2007). Microcontact printing using the spontaneous reduction of aryldiazonium salts. Abstracts of papers / American Chemical Society, 129(50), 15456-15457. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja0775321

Patterning of aryl derivatives on graphitic carbon surfaces by printing with poly(dimethylsiloxane) stamps is described. The printing ink contained aryldiazonium salts which react spontaneously with the carbon substrate (pyrolyzed photoresist film) r... Read More about Microcontact printing using the spontaneous reduction of aryldiazonium salts.

Spread spectrum technique for the study of outdoor noise propagation (2007)
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Waddington, D., & Angus, J. (2007). Spread spectrum technique for the study of outdoor noise propagation. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.2783120

This paper describes field measurements to assess innovative correlation techniques for the study of meteorological and topographical effects on sound propagation. To take advantage of the properties of coded signals in a time-varying system, the cor... Read More about Spread spectrum technique for the study of outdoor noise propagation.

The multi-level governance of science policy in England (2007)
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Perry, B. (2007). The multi-level governance of science policy in England. Regional Studies, 41(8), 1051-1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400701530881

This article outlines contemporary changes in the governance of science policy in England and assesses the recent emergence of regional science policies. The early 2000s have been marked by substantial sub-national mobilization, representation and in... Read More about The multi-level governance of science policy in England.

Supporting collaboration, in colocated 3D visualization, through the use of remote personal interfaces (2007)
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Aspin, R. (2007). Supporting collaboration, in colocated 3D visualization, through the use of remote personal interfaces. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 21(6), 393-401. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290887-3801%282007%2921%3A6%28393%29

Interactive three-dimensional visualization of urban models presents a powerful platform for communication and collaboration between project stakeholders in evaluating and exploring urban planning issues. One of the most common applications of this i... Read More about Supporting collaboration, in colocated 3D visualization, through the use of remote personal interfaces.

Fuzzy cognitive mapping to appraise complex situations (2007)
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Dodouras, S., & James, P. (2007). Fuzzy cognitive mapping to appraise complex situations. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 50(6), 823-852. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640560701610578

The manner in which different societies and cultures utilise the natural environment for various activities can be myriad and complex to analyse. Whilst experience and the use of accepted methodologies have taught practitioners how to handle many of... Read More about Fuzzy cognitive mapping to appraise complex situations.

Application of response surface methodology to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy : influences of hardware configuration (2007)
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Cowpe, J., Astin, J., Pilkington, R., Hill, A., Longson, M., & Robinson, T. (2007). Application of response surface methodology to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy : influences of hardware configuration. Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, 62(12), 1335-1342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2007.10.035

Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimise LIBS analysis of single crystal silicon at atmospheric pressure and under vacuum conditions (pressure ~10-6mbar). Multivariate analysis software (StatGraphics 5.1) was used to design and an... Read More about Application of response surface methodology to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy : influences of hardware configuration.

Observed case of maternal infanticide in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons) (2007)
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Casar, C., Franco, E., Soares, G., & Young, R. (2007). Observed case of maternal infanticide in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). Primates, 49, 143-145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-007-0067-9

A maternal infanticide was observed in a group of unprovisioned wild black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). An approximately 3-day-old male infant was killed by his mother. A post-mortem revealed the infant to be clinically healthy. We c... Read More about Observed case of maternal infanticide in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons).

A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons) (2007)
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Casar, C., & Young, R. (2008). A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). Primates, 49, 146-148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-007-0066-x

We observed a case of infant adoption in an unprovisioned group of wild black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons). During our long-term field study we noticed that an infant had moved from one of our study groups (“Desbotado”) to another (“R... Read More about A case of adoption in a wild group of black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons).

The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source (2007)
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Shirley, B., Kendrick, P., & Churchill, C. (2007). The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 55(10), 852-863

The roll out of surround sound for broadcasting and packaged media, and the consequent addition of a center loudspeaker for sound accompanying video have the potential to reduce the impact of acoustical crosstalk and so improve the intelligibility of... Read More about The effect of stereo crosstalk on intelligibility : comparison of a phantom stereo image and a central loudspeaker source.

Building trust in construction projects (2007)
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Khalfan, M. M., McDermott, P., & Swan, W. (2007). Building trust in construction projects. Supply Chain Management, 12(6), 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598540710826308

Purpose The objective of this paper is to present different perspectives on building “trust” among supply chain participants working on construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A case study methodology was adopted; with five constructi... Read More about Building trust in construction projects.

Dealing with blast loading on brickwork (2007)
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Haynes, B., & Beg, M. (2007). Dealing with blast loading on brickwork. Structural engineer (London. 1988), 85(19), 35-42

Much effort is being deployed in maintaining electricity generation from the UK's fleet of nuclear power stations with safety being a prime consideration. Up-to-date safety standards demand resistance to hazards which normally include seismic and... Read More about Dealing with blast loading on brickwork.

A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management (2007)
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Ahmed, V., Aouad, G., & Pathmeswaran, R. (2007). A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 2(2), 115-135

E-learning has occurred in the academic world in different forms since the early 1990s. Its use varies from interactive multimedia tools and simulation environments to static resources within learning management systems. E-learning tools and environm... Read More about A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management.