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The role of non-thermal plasma technique in NOx treatment : a review (2014)
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Talebizadeh, P., Babaie, M., Brown, R., Rahimzadeh, H., Ristovski, Z., & Arai, M. (2014). The role of non-thermal plasma technique in NOx treatment : a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 40, 886-901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.194

Non-thermal plasma (NTP) has been introduced over the past several years as a promising method for nitrogen oxide (NOx) removal. The intent, when using NTP, is to selectively transfer input electrical energy to the electrons, and to not expend this i... Read More about The role of non-thermal plasma technique in NOx treatment : a review.

Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership (2014)
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Leigh, J., Wild, J., Hynes, C., Wells, S., Kurien, A., Rutherford, J., …Hartley, V. (2015). Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(5-6), 749-760. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12668

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the application of a Multidimensional Model of Clinical Leadership on the community healthcare leader and on transforming community services. BACKGROUND: Healthcare policy advocates clinical leadership as the vehic... Read More about Transforming community services through the use of a multidimensional model of clinical leadership.

The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review (2014)
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Maleki, M., Arazpour, M., Joghtaei, M., Hutchins, S., Aboutorabi, A., & Pouyan, A. (2016). The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614547411

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal condition which is most prevalent in the medial compartment. This injury causes considerable pain, disability, and negative changes in kinetic and kinematic parameters. The efficiency of unloader v... Read More about The effect of knee orthoses on gait parameters in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis : a literature review.

A field test of a model for the stability of androdioecy in the freshwater shrimp, Eulimnadia texana (2014)
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Weeks, S., Benvenuto, C., Reed, S., Duff, R., Duan, Z., & David, P. (2014). A field test of a model for the stability of androdioecy in the freshwater shrimp, Eulimnadia texana. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 27(10), 2080-2095. https://doi.org/10.1111/jeb.12459

The evolution of hermaphroditism from dioecy is a poorly studied transition. Androdioecy (the coexistence of males and hermaphrodites) has been suggested as an intermediate step in this evolutionary transition or could be a stable reproductive mode.... Read More about A field test of a model for the stability of androdioecy in the freshwater shrimp, Eulimnadia texana.

Non-financial compensation, social housing and urban design quality : beyond “Perequazione” (2014)
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Trillo, C. (2015). Non-financial compensation, social housing and urban design quality : beyond “Perequazione”. European Planning Studies, 23(8), 1627-1645. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2014.942598

This paper investigates the use of public–private non-financial compensation in urban planning, aimed at achieving social housing goals. In so doing, it aims: first, to explain the current situation of housing policy in Italy and how it relates to th... Read More about Non-financial compensation, social housing and urban design quality : beyond “Perequazione”.

A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running (2014)
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Smith, L., Preece, S., Mason, D., & Bramah, C. (2015). A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running. Gait & Posture, 41(1), 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.08.009

The gait cycle is frequently divided into two distinct phases, stance and swing, which can be accurately determined from ground reaction force data. In the absence of such data, kinematic algorithms can be used to estimate footstrike and toe-off. The... Read More about A comparison of kinematic algorithms to estimate gait events during overground running.

Characterization of cellulolytic activity in the gut of the terrestrial land slug Arion ater : Biochemical identification of targets for intensive study (2014)
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Joynson, R., Swamy, A., Bou, P., Chapuis, A., & Ferry, N. (2014). Characterization of cellulolytic activity in the gut of the terrestrial land slug Arion ater : Biochemical identification of targets for intensive study. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 177, 29-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpb.2014.08.003

The level of cellulolytic activity in different areas of the gut of the terrestrial slug Arion ater was assayed at different temperatures and pH values. To do this, crude gut proteins were isolated and assayed using modified dinitrosalicylic acid red... Read More about Characterization of cellulolytic activity in the gut of the terrestrial land slug Arion ater : Biochemical identification of targets for intensive study.

The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study (2014)
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and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(1), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614545417

Background: Usable myoelectric control relies on secure and intimate contact at all times between the electrode, the socket and the residual limb. At present, there is little post-fitting socket adjustment available to prosthetists with respect to el... Read More about The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study.

The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times. (2014)
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Hammond, A. (2014). The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(8), 392-399. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802214X14071472109806

This lecture reflects on: how Rheumatology occupational therapy practice and research has developed in the last 30 years; self-management in Rheumatology (a person’s ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical, and psychosocial consequence... Read More about The Elizabeth Casson Memorial lecture 2014: Changing ways; changing times..

Investigating affect in algorithmic composition systems (2014)
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Williams, D., Kirke, A., Miranda, E., Roesch, E., Daly, I., & Nasuto, S. (2015). Investigating affect in algorithmic composition systems. Psychology of Music, 43(6), 831-854. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735614543282

There has been a significant amount of work implementing systems for algorithmic composition with the intention of targeting specific emotional responses in the listener, but a full review of this work is not currently available. This gap creates a s... Read More about Investigating affect in algorithmic composition systems.

Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol (2014)
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Windle, G., Gregory, S., Newman, A., Goulding, A., O'Brien, D., & Parkinson, C. (2014). Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 3, 91. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-3-91

Background Arts-based activities are being increasingly suggested as a valuable activity for people living with dementia in terms of countering the negative aspects of their condition. The potential for such programmes to improve a broad range of ps... Read More about Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia : a realist review protocol.

Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish (2014)
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Shum, P., Pampoulie, C., Sacchi, C., & Mariani, S. (2014). Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish. PeerJ, 2, e525. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.525

Despite the striking physical and environmental gradients associated with depth variation in the oceans, relatively little is known about their impact on population diversification, adaptation and speciation. Changes in light associated with increasi... Read More about Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish.

Can enrichment make Brazilian tapir spend more time on view to the public? (2014)
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more time on view to the public?. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 18, 74-81. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2014.945177

One common visitor complaint in zoos is that the nonhuman animals are not visible. This problem needs to be resolved without compromising the animals’ welfare; environmental enrichment could solve the problem. This study investigated whether enrich... Read More about Can enrichment make Brazilian tapir spend more time on view to the public?.

Developing a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to characterise forest canopy structure (2014)
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Danson, F., Gaulton, R., Armitage, R., Mathias, D., Gunawan, O., Philip, L., …Ramirez, A. (2014). Developing a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to characterise forest canopy structure. Agricultural and forest meteorology, 198, 7-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2014.07.007

The development of a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to measure the three-dimensional structure of forest canopies is described, and field measurements used to evaluate and test the instrument measurement characteristics. The... Read More about Developing a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to characterise forest canopy structure.

Projecting the voice : audience responses to ICT-mediated contemporary opera (2014)
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Lin, Y., & Williams, A. (2014). Projecting the voice : audience responses to ICT-mediated contemporary opera. New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia, 20(3), https://doi.org/10.1080/13614568.2014.889224

This paper examines how audiences experience live opera performance and the behaviours they exhibit during live-streaming of the performance. It aims to contribute to our understanding of how audiences, who increasingly inhabit an environment saturat... Read More about Projecting the voice : audience responses to ICT-mediated contemporary opera.

Students’ views on the incorporation of commercial awareness in real estate education (2014)
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Poon, J., & Brownlow, M. (2014). Students’ views on the incorporation of commercial awareness in real estate education. Property Management, 32(4), 326-351. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-07-2013-0040

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review how real estate students perceive and define commercial awareness, which is one of the most important employability skills. This paper also examines students’ perceptions about how their courses support... Read More about Students’ views on the incorporation of commercial awareness in real estate education.

Projecting the voice: observations of audience behaviours in ICT-mediated contemporary opera (2014)
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Lin, Y., & Williams, A. (2014). Projecting the voice: observations of audience behaviours in ICT-mediated contemporary opera. New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia, 20(3), 207-223. https://doi.org/10.1080/13614568.2014.889224

This paper examines how audiences experience live opera performance and the behaviours they exhibit during live-streaming of the performance. It aims to contribute to our understanding of how audiences, who increasingly inhabit an environment saturat... Read More about Projecting the voice: observations of audience behaviours in ICT-mediated contemporary opera.

Land-bridge calibration of molecular clocks and the post-glacial colonization of Scandinavia by the Eurasian field vole microtus agrestis (2014)
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Herman, J., McDevitt, A., Kawałko, A., Jaarola, M., Wójcik, J., & Searle, J. (2014). Land-bridge calibration of molecular clocks and the post-glacial colonization of Scandinavia by the Eurasian field vole microtus agrestis. PLoS ONE, 9(8), e103949. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0103949

Phylogeography interprets molecular genetic variation in a spatial and temporal context. Molecular clocks are frequently used to calibrate phylogeographic analyses, however there is mounting evidence that molecular rates decay over the relevant tim... Read More about Land-bridge calibration of molecular clocks and the post-glacial colonization of Scandinavia by the Eurasian field vole microtus agrestis.

To what extent is electricity central to resilience and disaster management of the built environment? (2014)
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Kinn, M., & Abbott, C. (2014). To what extent is electricity central to resilience and disaster management of the built environment?. Procedia Economics and Finance, 18(1), 238-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2212-5671%2814%2900936-8

Purpose: This paper aims to establish two key points. Firstly that there is a gap in the resilience literature, and to show that electricity needs to play a more central role in all the academic research fields associated with ‘disasters’ and ‘resi... Read More about To what extent is electricity central to resilience and disaster management of the built environment?.