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Structure and properties of iron borophosphate glasses (2006)
Journal Article
Bingham, P., Hand, R., Forder, S., Lavaysierre, A., Deloffre, F., Kilcoyne, S., & Yasin, I. (2006). Structure and properties of iron borophosphate glasses. Physics and chemistry of glasses, 47(4), 313-317

Thermal stability, structure and aqueous chemical durability of glasses of nominal composition 60P2O5–40Fe2O3 (mol%) doped with up to 20% B2O3 have been investigated. B2O3 was substituted for either P2O5 or Fe2O3, or was added on a pro rata basis.... Read More about Structure and properties of iron borophosphate glasses.

Defining the knee joint flexion–extension axis for purposes of quantitative gait analysis : an evaluation of methods (2006)
Journal Article
Schache, A., Baker, R., & Lamoreux, L. (2006). Defining the knee joint flexion–extension axis for purposes of quantitative gait analysis : an evaluation of methods. Gait & Posture, 24(1), 100-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.08.002

Minimising measurement variability associated with hip axial rotation and avoiding knee joint angle cross-talk are two fundamental objectives of any method used to define the knee joint flexion–extension axis for purposes of quantitative gait analysi... Read More about Defining the knee joint flexion–extension axis for purposes of quantitative gait analysis : an evaluation of methods.

A nondimensional normalization scheme for oxygen utilization data (2006)
Journal Article
Schwartz, M., Koop, S., Bourke, J., & Baker, R. (2006). A nondimensional normalization scheme for oxygen utilization data. Gait & Posture, 24(1), 14-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.06.014

The total oxygen required for gait (gross utilization) is a widely used indicator of locomotor efficiency. The standard scheme of mass normalization (dividing gross utilization by mass) is intended to eliminate confounding effects that arise from var... Read More about A nondimensional normalization scheme for oxygen utilization data.

Hydrogen storage: the major technological barrier to the development of hydrogen fuel cell cars (2006)
Journal Article
Ross, D. (2006). Hydrogen storage: the major technological barrier to the development of hydrogen fuel cell cars. Vacuum, 80(10), 1084-1089. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2006.03.030

In this paper, we review the current technology for the storage of hydrogen on board a fuel cell-propelled vehicle. Having outlined the technical specifications necessary to match the performance of hydrocarbon. fue1, we first outline the inherent d... Read More about Hydrogen storage: the major technological barrier to the development of hydrogen fuel cell cars.

Prey-mediated effects of transgenic canola on a beneficial, non-target, carabid beetle. (2006)
Journal Article
Ferry, N., Mulligan, E., Stewart, C., Tabashnik, B., Port, G., & Gatehouse, A. (2006). Prey-mediated effects of transgenic canola on a beneficial, non-target, carabid beetle. Transgenic Research, 15(4), 501-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11248-006-0021-4

Transgenic plants producing insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) can control some major insect pests and reduce reliance on sprayed insecticides. However, large scale adoption of this technology has raised concerns about potential n... Read More about Prey-mediated effects of transgenic canola on a beneficial, non-target, carabid beetle..

On the modeling of sound propagation over multi-impedance discontinuities using a semiempirical diffraction formulation (2006)
Journal Article
Lam, Y., & Monazzam, M. (2006). On the modeling of sound propagation over multi-impedance discontinuities using a semiempirical diffraction formulation. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 120(2), 686-698. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.2216905

Several approximate extensions of the semi-empirical De Jong model [ De Jong et al., J. Sound and Vib. 86, 23–46 (1983) ] are considered for the prediction of sound propagation over multiple impedance discontinuities. A limitation in the original for... Read More about On the modeling of sound propagation over multi-impedance discontinuities using a semiempirical diffraction formulation.

The social construction of Swedish neutrality : challenges to Swedish identity and sovereignty (2006)
Book
Agius, C. (2006). The social construction of Swedish neutrality : challenges to Swedish identity and sovereignty. Manchester University Press

The end of the Cold War and the War on Terror has signalled a shift in the security policies of all states. It has also led to the reconsideration of the policy of neutrality, and what being neutral means in the present age. This book examines the co... Read More about The social construction of Swedish neutrality : challenges to Swedish identity and sovereignty.

Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Arndt, A., Wolf, P., Nester, C., Liu, A., Jones, R., Howard, D., …Lundberg, A. (2006, July). Intrinsic foot motion measured in vivo during barefoot running. Presented at 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich

A clinical trial of specialist footwear for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (2006)
Journal Article
rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 46(2), 302-307. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kel234

Objectives. The structural and functional changes in the RA foot often affect the patient’s gait and mobility, impacting on the patient’s quality of life. Successful management of these foot pathologies and resultant problems can involve the provisio... Read More about A clinical trial of specialist footwear for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

On the metaphysics of management (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., & Kagioglou, M. (2006, July). On the metaphysics of management. Presented at 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Ponteficia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

The question about the metaphysics of management is considered especially from the point of view of the subject, acts and object of management. Management is understood holistically, in connection to production, rather than as an independent domain i... Read More about On the metaphysics of management.

Is agile project management applicable to construction? (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Owen, R., Koskela, L., Henrich, G., & Codinhoto, R. (2006, July). Is agile project management applicable to construction?. Presented at 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Ponteficia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

This paper briefly summarises the evolution of Agile Project Management (APM) and differentiates it from lean and agile production and ‘leagile’ construction. The significant benefits being realized through employment of APM within the information sy... Read More about Is agile project management applicable to construction?.

How analysis and synthesis have been understood in design (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Codinhoto, R., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Kagioglou, M. (2006, July). How analysis and synthesis have been understood in design. Presented at 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Ponteficia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

In the disciplines related to the design of products and services, such as New Product Development and Design Science, there is a lack of a commonly accepted theoretical and methodical basis. This papers starts with the proposition that the ancient m... Read More about How analysis and synthesis have been understood in design.

Drivers for innovation in production management (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Henrich, G., Abbott, C., & Koskela, L. (2006, July). Drivers for innovation in production management. Presented at 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Ponteficia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

The aim of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of innovative programmes in construction. The term 'best practice' is commonly used in industry in to describe and disseminate cases where high levels of performance have been achieved. Several te... Read More about Drivers for innovation in production management.

Critical flow – towards a construction flow theory (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Bertelsen, S., Koskela, L., Henrich, G., & Rooke, J. (2006, July). Critical flow – towards a construction flow theory. Presented at 14th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Ponteficia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

This paper introduces the concept of Construction Physics as a more comprehensive way of understanding the construction process from a flow perspective. It establishes a preliminary definition of the term and investigates briefly the present knowledg... Read More about Critical flow – towards a construction flow theory.

Secret lives of maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus Illiger 1815): as revealed by GPS tracking collars (2006)
Journal Article
de Melo, L., Sabato, M., Magni, E., Young, R., & Coelho, M. (2007). Secret lives of maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus Illiger 1815): as revealed by GPS tracking collars. Journal of Zoology, 271(1), 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2006.00176.x

The maned wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus is a nocturnal and shy species, which has proven difficult to study in the field; consequently, data about its behavioural biology are almost absent from the scientific literature. However, recent advances in glob... Read More about Secret lives of maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus Illiger 1815): as revealed by GPS tracking collars.

Potential value of the ethnic pound in England and Wales (2006)
Journal Article
Sirkeci, I. (2006). Potential value of the ethnic pound in England and Wales. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.917328

Increasingly more European markets are becoming multicultural as Europe accommodates increasingly sizeable ethnic minorities. England and Wales are such examples with large ethnic minorities arguably offering valuable marketing opportunities. This pa... Read More about Potential value of the ethnic pound in England and Wales.

The relationship between driving experience and performance in a braking detection task (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Thompson, C., Underwood, G., & Crundall, D. (2006, July). The relationship between driving experience and performance in a braking detection task. Presented at 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens, Greece

Novice drivers have more accidents compared to experienced drivers. One aim of driving research is to develop a diagnostic test which correlates with driving ability. The current study attempts to distinguish between drivers of varying levels of skil... Read More about The relationship between driving experience and performance in a braking detection task.