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Mobilization of soil-borne arsenic by three common organic acids : dosage and time effects (2016)
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Onireti,, O., & Chuxia, L. (2016). Mobilization of soil-borne arsenic by three common organic acids : dosage and time effects. Chemosphere, 147, 352-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.12.129

A batch experiment was conducted to investigate the mobilization of soil-borne arsenic by three common low-molecular-weight organic acids with a focus on dosage and time effects. The results show that oxalic acid behaved differently from citric acid... Read More about Mobilization of soil-borne arsenic by three common organic acids : dosage and time effects.

Automated classification of urban locations for environmental noise impact assessment on the basis of road-traffic content (2016)
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Torija Martinez, A., & Ruiz, D. (2016). Automated classification of urban locations for environmental noise impact assessment on the basis of road-traffic content. Expert systems with applications, 53, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2016.01.011

Urban and road planners must take right decisions related to urban traffic management and controlling noise pollution. Their assessments and resolutions have important consequences on the annoyance of population exposed to road-traffic... Read More about Automated classification of urban locations for environmental noise impact assessment on the basis of road-traffic content.

Radiometric calibration of a dual-wavelength terrestrial laser scanner using neural networks (2016)
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Schofield, L., Danson, F., Entwistle, N., Gaulton, R., & Hancock, S. (2016). Radiometric calibration of a dual-wavelength terrestrial laser scanner using neural networks. Remote Sensing Letters, 7(4), 299-308. https://doi.org/10.1080/2150704X.2015.1134843

The Salford Advanced Laser Canopy Analyser (SALCA) is a unique dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) designed to measure forest canopies. This paper has two principle objectives, first to present the detailed analysis of the r... Read More about Radiometric calibration of a dual-wavelength terrestrial laser scanner using neural networks.

Mcl-1 dynamics influence mitotic slippage and death in mitosis (2016)
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Sloss, O., Topham, C., Diez, M., & Taylor, S. (2016). Mcl-1 dynamics influence mitotic slippage and death in mitosis. Oncotarget, 7, 5176-5192. https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.6894

Microtubule-binding drugs such as taxol are frontline treatments for a variety of cancers but exactly how they yield patient benefit is unclear. In cell culture, inhibiting microtubule dynamics prevents spindle assembly, leading to mitotic arrest fol... Read More about Mcl-1 dynamics influence mitotic slippage and death in mitosis.

Conference report: Turkish migration conference and migration challenge (2016)
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Martin, P., & Sirkeci, I. (2016). Conference report: Turkish migration conference and migration challenge. Migration Letters, 13(1), 169-171. https://doi.org/10.33182/ml.v13i1.271

Rough estimates suggest that there are five to six million movers (migrants) originated from Turkey and, with the recent influx of Syrians, the volume of movers into Turkey reached record levels - between three to four million. Turkey passed a qualit... Read More about Conference report: Turkish migration conference and migration challenge.

Examining the needs of paediatric nurses caring for children and young people presenting with self-harm/suicidal behaviour on general paediatric wards : findings from a small-scale study (2016)
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Fisher, G., & Foster, C. (2016). Examining the needs of paediatric nurses caring for children and young people presenting with self-harm/suicidal behaviour on general paediatric wards : findings from a small-scale study. Child Care in Practice, 22(3), 309-322. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2015.1118013

Purpose: This paper reports on the process and findings from a small-scale qualitative research study. The study intended to develop an evidence-based care plan/pathway for children and young people in paediatric inpatient settings presenting with se... Read More about Examining the needs of paediatric nurses caring for children and young people presenting with self-harm/suicidal behaviour on general paediatric wards : findings from a small-scale study.

The social supply chain and the future high street (2016)
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Fletcher, G., Greenhill, A., Griffiths, M., & McLean, R. (2016). The social supply chain and the future high street. Supply Chain Management, 21(1), 78-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-05-2014-0154

Purpose: The paper examines how independent social and commercial activities have developed in response to the perceived decline in the UK High Street and in response to the challenges of increasing digital retailing opportunities. This examination i... Read More about The social supply chain and the future high street.

The social supply chain and the future high street (2016)
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Fletcher, G., Greenhill, A., Griffiths, M., & McLean, R. (2016). The social supply chain and the future high street. Supply Chain Management, 22(1), 78-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-05-2014-0154

Purpose: The paper examines how independent social and commercial activities have developed in response to the perceived decline in the UK High Street and in response to the challenges of increasing digital retailing opportunities. This examination i... Read More about The social supply chain and the future high street.

Two bioinspired mobile manipulators with rolling locomotion (2016)
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Mahboubi, S., Fakhrabadi, M., Davis, S., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2016). Two bioinspired mobile manipulators with rolling locomotion. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 13(1), 48-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529%2814%2960159-1

This paper deals with two novel structures for mobile robots. The original inspiration of the robots comes from a salamander and a specific kind of spiders. Our robots have some especial moving capabilities causing to increase the robot maneuverabili... Read More about Two bioinspired mobile manipulators with rolling locomotion.

A transformation approach for efficient evaluation of oscillatory surface integrals arising in three-dimensional boundary element methods (2016)
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boundary element methods. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 108(2), 93-115. https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5204

We propose a method for efficient evaluation of surface integrals arising in boundary element methods for three-dimensional Helmholtz problems (with real positive wavenumber k), modelling wave scattering and/or radiation in homogeneous media. To re... Read More about A transformation approach for efficient evaluation of oscillatory surface integrals arising in three-dimensional boundary element methods.

A fast inverse dynamics model of walking for use in optimisation studies (2016)
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Salehi, S., Ren, L., & Howard, D. (2016). A fast inverse dynamics model of walking for use in optimisation studies. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 19(11), 1201-1209. https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2015.1124267

Computer simulation of human gait, based on measured motion data, is a well-established technique in biomechanics. However, optimisation studies requiring many iterative gait cycle simulations have not yet found widespread application because of thei... Read More about A fast inverse dynamics model of walking for use in optimisation studies.

Molecular and morphological insights into the origin of the invasive greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) in Ireland (2016)
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russula) in Ireland. Biological Invasions, 18(3), 857-871. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-016-1056-y

Identifying routes of invasion is a critical management strategy in controlling the spread of invasive species. This is challenging however in the absence of direct evidence. Therefore, indirect methodologies are used to infer possible invasion sourc... Read More about Molecular and morphological insights into the origin of the invasive greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) in Ireland.

Chemical simulation of greywater (2016)
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Abeda, S., & Scholz, M. (2016). Chemical simulation of greywater. Environmental Technology, 37(13), 1631-1646. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2015.1123301

Sustainable water resources management attracts considerable attention in today’s world. Recycling and reuse of both wastewater and greywater are becoming more attractive. The strategy is to protect ecosystem services by balancing the withdrawal of w... Read More about Chemical simulation of greywater.

Optimised atmospheric pressure CVD of monoclinic VO2 thin films with picosecond phase transition (2016)
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Gaskell, J., Afzaal, M., Sheel, D., Yates, H., Delfanazari, K., & Muskens, O. (2016). Optimised atmospheric pressure CVD of monoclinic VO2 thin films with picosecond phase transition. Surface and Coatings Technology, 287, 160-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2015.12.090

Monoclinic vanadium oxide (VO2) thin films with low roughness values were deposited and optimised by atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition using vanadium tetrachloride (VCl4) and water (H2O). Smooth VO2 films with good transmittance propert... Read More about Optimised atmospheric pressure CVD of monoclinic VO2 thin films with picosecond phase transition.

Current status of Clonorchis sinensis and clonorchiasis in China (2016)
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Lai, D., Hong, X., Su, B., Liang, C., Hide, G., Zhang, X., …Lun, Z. (2016). Current status of Clonorchis sinensis and clonorchiasis in China. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 110(1), 21-27. https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trv100

The oriental liver fluke, Clonorchis sinensis, a pathogen causing clonorchiasis, is of major socio-economic importance in East Asia, including China, Korea and Vietnam. This parasite is nowrecognized as a biocarcinogen strongly linked to cholangioc... Read More about Current status of Clonorchis sinensis and clonorchiasis in China.

Examining guest chefs' influences on luxury restaurants' images (2016)
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Peng, N., Chen, A., & Hung, K. (2016). Examining guest chefs' influences on luxury restaurants' images. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 53, 129-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2015.12.006

Highlights • A guest chef's image positively influences a luxury restaurant's image. • The restaurant-guest chef fit positively influences a luxury restaurant's image. • The restaurant-guest chef fit moderates the relationship between a guest... Read More about Examining guest chefs' influences on luxury restaurants' images.

An unlikely partnership: fishers’ participation in a small-scale fishery data collection program in the Timor Sea (2016)
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Prescott, J., Riwu, J., Stacey, N., & Prasetyo, A. (2016). An unlikely partnership: fishers’ participation in a small-scale fishery data collection program in the Timor Sea. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 26, 679-692. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11160-015-9417-7

Traditional fisheries stock assessment methods and fishery independent surveys are costly and time consuming exercises. However fishers trained in data collection and utilising other skills can reduce costs and improve fishery assessments and managem... Read More about An unlikely partnership: fishers’ participation in a small-scale fishery data collection program in the Timor Sea.