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Simulation of the Complexity of Cities with CAST (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Jankovic, L., Hopwood, W., & Alwan, Z. (2005). Simulation of the Complexity of Cities with CAST. In Proceedings of European Simulation and Modelling 2005 (56-58)

This paper presents the experience of development and operation of CAST - a City Analysis Simulation Tool. The work is based on collaboration between researchers, urban practitioners and computer scientists. The underlying principles of CAST are desi... Read More about Simulation of the Complexity of Cities with CAST.

CAST – City Analysis Simulation Tool: An Integrated Model of Land Use, Population, Transport, and Economics (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Jankovic, L., Hopwood, W., & Alwan, Z. (2005). CAST – City Analysis Simulation Tool: An Integrated Model of Land Use, Population, Transport, and Economics. In CUPUM '05: Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management - Abstracts of the 9th International Conference

The paper reports on research into city modelling based on principles of
Science of Complexity. It focuses on integration of major processes in cities, such as
economics, land use, transport and population movement. This is achieved using an
exten... Read More about CAST – City Analysis Simulation Tool: An Integrated Model of Land Use, Population, Transport, and Economics.

Nanophotonic materials and devices for information systems integration (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Fainman, Y., Tetz, K., Rokitski, R., Levy, U., Tsai, C.-H., Chen, C.-H., …Abashin, M. (2005). Nanophotonic materials and devices for information systems integration. . https://doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2005.FTuJ1

Optical technology plays an increasingly important role in numerous information system applications, including optical communications, storage, signal processing, biology, medicine, and sensing. As optical technology develops, there is a growing need... Read More about Nanophotonic materials and devices for information systems integration.

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)
Journal Article
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.

Characterization of chemically assisted ion beam etching and Form birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs using SU-8 (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Pang, L., Nezhad, M., Levy, U., Tsai, C., & Fainman, Y. (2005). Characterization of chemically assisted ion beam etching and Form birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs using SU-8. In Micromachining Technology for Micro-Optics and Nano-Optics III (252-260). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590564

We describe an approach to use the thin layer of SU-8 submicron pattern produced by holographic lithography as dry etching mask in chemically assisted ion beam etching (CAIBE) system. The effect of chlorine gas flow on etched sidewall was investigate... Read More about Characterization of chemically assisted ion beam etching and Form birefringence structure fabrication in GaAs using SU-8.

Ultra short surface plasmon polaritons in photonic crystal structures (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Fainman, Y., Tetz, K., Rokitski, R., & Nezhad, M. (2005). Ultra short surface plasmon polaritons in photonic crystal structures. In International Quantum Electronics Conference, 2005 (475-476). https://doi.org/10.1109/IQEC.2005.1560915

We present experimental characterization of femtosecond-scale surface plasmon polariton pulses, propagating along the surface of thin metallic film, perforated with a 2D array of circular nanoholes.

Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming (2005)
Book Chapter
James, M. (2005). Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming. In S. Greenfield, & G. Osborn (Eds.), Readings in law and popular culture (133-154). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis

The current explosion in the popularity of video games has lead to a burgeoning academic study of games and gaming. To date, the majority of empirical research has focused on the social and psychological effects of gaming, whilst the textual and nar... Read More about Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming.

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)
Journal Article
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.

Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Eaglen, A., & Maccarrone-Eaglen, A. (2005, December). Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach. Presented at Second PolyU China Tourism Forum, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China

Sex tourism has been associated with human trafficking (sex slavery), violence, child sexual exploitation and the transmission of HIV/AIDS. Though marginalised, sex tourism is globally pervasive, embracing multiple stakeholders and contextualised wit... Read More about Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach.

The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education (2005)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2005). The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education. Nursing Times, 101(50), 33-36

Link teachers have historically been employed to encourage the utilisation of nursing theory in the clinical setting. However, evidence suggests that this role has done little to help establish a theory-practice link. This article outlines the concep... Read More about The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education.

Characterization of surface plasmon polariton pulse propagation on thin metallic films and two dimensional nanohole arrays (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Tetz, K., Rokitski, R., Nezhad, M., & Fainman, Y. (2005). Characterization of surface plasmon polariton pulse propagation on thin metallic films and two dimensional nanohole arrays. In 2005 IEEE LEOS Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings (141-142). https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOS.2005.1547918

A variety of techniques, including spectral measurements, near-field, and time-resolved spatial heterodyne imaging technique are employed to investigate the properties of surface plasmon polaritons. Such techniques may prove useful for investigating... Read More about Characterization of surface plasmon polariton pulse propagation on thin metallic films and two dimensional nanohole arrays.

Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China (2005)
Journal Article
Tiaoying, L., Jiamin, Q., Wen, Y., Craig, P., Xingwang, C., Ning, X., …Schantz, P. (2005). Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11(12), 1866-1873

We screened 3,199 people from Shiqu County, Sichuan Province, China, for abdominal echinococcosis (hydatid disease) by portable ultrasound combined with specific serodiagnostic tests. Both cystic echinococcosis (CE) (Echinococcus granulosus infection... Read More about Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China.

Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics. (2005)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.