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Morphologic, karyotypic, and molecular evidence of a new form of Chiropotes (Primates, Pitheciinae) (2003)
Journal Article
Bonvicino, C., Boubli, J., Otazú, I., Almeida, F., Nascimento, F., Coura, J., & Seuánez, H. (2003). Morphologic, karyotypic, and molecular evidence of a new form of Chiropotes (Primates, Pitheciinae). American Journal of Primatology, 61(3), 123-133. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.10115

Morphologic, karyotypic, and molecular analyses were carried out in 25 specimens of a distinct morph of Chiropotes (henceforth termed Chiropotes sp.) obtained from a number of localities in the Brazilian Amazon. Pelage coloration clearly distinguishe... Read More about Morphologic, karyotypic, and molecular evidence of a new form of Chiropotes (Primates, Pitheciinae).

Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer (2003)
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Rahnama, N., Reilly, T., Lees, A., & Graham-Smith, P. (2003). Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(11), 933-942. https://doi.org/10.1080/0264041031000140428

Fatigue represents a reduction in the capability of muscle to generate force. The aim of the present study was to establish the effects of exercise that simulates the work rate of competitive soccer players on the strength of the knee extensors and k... Read More about Muscle fatigue induced by exercise simulating the work rate of competitive soccer.

Re-engineering the scientific knowledge management process: the SciX project (2003)
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Martens, B., Turk, Z., Bjork, B., & Cooper, G. (2003). Re-engineering the scientific knowledge management process: the SciX project. Automation in Construction, 12(6), 677-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0926-5805%2803%2900047-5

In the past, paper-based publications were both the medium for the information exchange among the scientists as well as the measure of their scientific quality. Recently electronic publication is increasingly important for the dissemination of scient... Read More about Re-engineering the scientific knowledge management process: the SciX project.

Case study: design, operation and water quality management of a combined wet and dry pond system (2003)
Journal Article
Scholz, M., & Anderson, P. (2003). Case study: design, operation and water quality management of a combined wet and dry pond system. E-water, 2003(07),

Pond structures as cost-effective water treatment, storage and “source control” drainage techniques can be applied in order to reduce wastewater treatment costs, produce water for subsequent recycling and reduce the risk of downstream flooding. Howev... Read More about Case study: design, operation and water quality management of a combined wet and dry pond system.

On the mode 2 change? reflections on Manchester-knowledge capital’. Tensions and continuities in self, occupational and organisational identities: the case of knowledge workers (2003)
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Perry, B. (2003, November). On the mode 2 change? reflections on Manchester-knowledge capital’. Tensions and continuities in self, occupational and organisational identities: the case of knowledge workers. Presented at Individual and Collective Identities in Organisations Experiencing Rapid Change, Salford

Increased formation and persistence of 1,N(6)-ethenoadenine in DNA is not associated with higher susceptibility to carcinogenesis in alkylpurine-DNA-N-glycosylase knockout mice treated with vinyl carbamate (2003)
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Barbin, A., Wang, R., O'Connor, P., & Elder, R. (2003). Increased formation and persistence of 1,N(6)-ethenoadenine in DNA is not associated with higher susceptibility to carcinogenesis in alkylpurine-DNA-N-glycosylase knockout mice treated with vinyl carbamate. Cancer Research, 63(22), 7699-703

Ethenobases are promutagenic DNA adducts formed by some environmental carcinogens and products of endogenous lipid peroxidation. Mutation spectra in tumors induced in mice by urethane or its metabolite vinyl carbamate (Vcar) are compatible with 1,N(6... Read More about Increased formation and persistence of 1,N(6)-ethenoadenine in DNA is not associated with higher susceptibility to carcinogenesis in alkylpurine-DNA-N-glycosylase knockout mice treated with vinyl carbamate.

Improving the bass response of Schroeder diffusers (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Hargreaves, J., & Cox, T. (2003, November). Improving the bass response of Schroeder diffusers. Presented at IOA Soundbite, Oxford

Room acoustic diffusers can be used to treat the acoustics of critical listening environments. A Schroeder diffuser is a popular type of diffuser which has the property of producing grating lobes of similar energy at most integer multiples of the des... Read More about Improving the bass response of Schroeder diffusers.

The Caenorhabditis elegans orthologue of mammalian puromycinsensitive aminepeptidas has roles in embryogenesis and reproduction (2003)
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Brooks, D., Hooper, N., & Isaac, R. (2003). The Caenorhabditis elegans orthologue of mammalian puromycinsensitive aminepeptidas has roles in embryogenesis and reproduction. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 278(44), 42795-42801. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M306216200

Mammals possess membrane-associated and cytosolic forms of the puromycin-sensitive aminopeptidase (PSA; EC 3.4.11.14). Increasing evidence suggests the membrane PSA is involved in neuromodulation within the central nervous system and in reproductive... Read More about The Caenorhabditis elegans orthologue of mammalian puromycinsensitive aminepeptidas has roles in embryogenesis and reproduction.

Synthesis of novel simplified sarcodictyin/eleutherobin analogs with potent microtubule-stabilizing activity, using ring closing metathesis as the key-step (2003)
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Beumer, R., Bayon, P., Bugada, P., Ducki, S., Mongelli, N., Sirtori, F., …Gennari, C. (2003). Synthesis of novel simplified sarcodictyin/eleutherobin analogs with potent microtubule-stabilizing activity, using ring closing metathesis as the key-step. Tetrahedron, 59(44), 8803-8820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2003.08.057

The synthesis of a number of novel simplified eleutheside analogs with potent tubulin-assembling and microtubule-stabilizing properties is described, using ring closing metathesis as the key-step for obtaining the 6-10 fused bicyclic ring system. The... Read More about Synthesis of novel simplified sarcodictyin/eleutherobin analogs with potent microtubule-stabilizing activity, using ring closing metathesis as the key-step.

Difference limen for the Q-factor of room modes (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Fazenda, B., Avis, M., & Davies, W. (2003, October). Difference limen for the Q-factor of room modes. Presented at 115th Audio Engineering Society Convention, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, USA

A subjective test study was carried out in order to identify the perceptibility of changes in the Q-factor of room modes. The experimental technique concentrates on the identification of difference limen for three levels of Q-factor referring to mode... Read More about Difference limen for the Q-factor of room modes.

In-situ monitoring for CVD processes (2003)
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Hopfe, V., Sheel, D., Spee, C., Tell, R., Martin, P., Beil, A., …Graehlert, W. (2003). In-situ monitoring for CVD processes. Thin Solid Films, 442(1-2), 60-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-6090%2803%2900943-X

Aiming towards process control of industrial high yield/high volume CVD reactors, the potential of optical sensors as a monitoring tool has been explored. The sensors selected are based on both Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and tunab... Read More about In-situ monitoring for CVD processes.

DNA N-glycosylase deficient mice: a tale of redundancy (2003)
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Parsons, J., & Elder, R. (2003). DNA N-glycosylase deficient mice: a tale of redundancy. Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, 531(1-2), 165-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2003.05.001

The generation of mouse models of base excision repair deficiency has resulted in a re-examination of the cellular defence mechanisms that exist to counteract oxidative base damage. Contrary to exhibiting various detrimental effects of the gene disru... Read More about DNA N-glycosylase deficient mice: a tale of redundancy.

A rapid and simple method of detection of Blepharisma japonicum using PCR and immobilisation on FTA paper. (2003)
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G, H., JM, H., & R, M. (2003). A rapid and simple method of detection of Blepharisma japonicum using PCR and immobilisation on FTA paper. BMC Ecology, 3(7), https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6785-3-7

Background The rapid expansion in the availability of genome and DNA sequence information has opened up new possibilities for the development of methods for detecting free-living protozoa in environmental samples. The protozoan Blepharisma japonicum... Read More about A rapid and simple method of detection of Blepharisma japonicum using PCR and immobilisation on FTA paper..

Uptake of radionuclides on microporous and layered ion exchange materials (2003)
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Al-Attar, L., Dyer, A., & Harjula, R. (2003). Uptake of radionuclides on microporous and layered ion exchange materials. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 13(12), 2963-2968. https://doi.org/10.1039/b308200h

Titanosilicates, layered manganese oxides and an antimonysilicate were tested for their ability to take up the reprocessing spent fuel transuranium isotopes americium-241 and plutonium-236. This was performed in different concentrations of acid, an... Read More about Uptake of radionuclides on microporous and layered ion exchange materials.

Hot issues in PBL : creating the problem context (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A., Eaton, D., & O'Connor, C. (2003, September). Hot issues in PBL : creating the problem context. Presented at HER03 Proceedings Education in a Changing Environment, Higher Education Research, University of Salford

Using 3D modelling and dynamic thermal simulation software tools to facilitate student understanding of complex principles in 'passive' building design: an experiential learning approach (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Dowdle, D. (2003, September). Using 3D modelling and dynamic thermal simulation software tools to facilitate student understanding of complex principles in 'passive' building design: an experiential learning approach. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford

Students today are much more PC and IT literate than their counterparts of five or ten years ago. The huge increase in Internet usage, PC's in schools and interactive game play are surely a contributory factor in this. Students enjoy using IT, both d... Read More about Using 3D modelling and dynamic thermal simulation software tools to facilitate student understanding of complex principles in 'passive' building design: an experiential learning approach.

The emergence of new intermediaries (2003)
Presentation / Conference
Medd, W., & Marvin, S. (2003, September). The emergence of new intermediaries. Presented at Complexity, Ethics and Creativity, London