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Suggestion systems: A usability-based evaluation methodology (2010)
Journal Article
Arif, M., Aburas, H., Al-Kuwaiti, A., & Kulonda, D. (2010). Suggestion systems: A usability-based evaluation methodology. Maǧalaẗ ǧameʼaẗ al-malīk Abdul Aziz. Al-uʼlum al-handasiaẗ, 21(2), 61-79. https://doi.org/10.4197/Eng.21-2.4

Usability has been used to design and assess products and websites. This paper takes the concept of usability one step further and proposes a framework to assess suggestion systems. Thus taking the concept of usability one step further and appl... Read More about Suggestion systems: A usability-based evaluation methodology.

Curriculum modernization : a strategy and action plan (2010)
Report
Bekerman, M., Foley, M., Popova, S., & Valkanova, V. (2010). Curriculum modernization : a strategy and action plan

A comprehensive report on the state of journalism teaching at the Sofia State University in Bulgaria with a detailed analysis of the journalism curriculum, teaching resources and infrastructure, as well as identification of deficits and main issues.... Read More about Curriculum modernization : a strategy and action plan.

Optical properties of Ni-doped MgGa2O4 single crystals grown by floating zone method (2010)
Journal Article
Suzuki, T., Hughes, M., & Ohishi, Y. (2010). Optical properties of Ni-doped MgGa2O4 single crystals grown by floating zone method. Journal of Luminescence, 130, 121-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2009.07.029

The single crystal growth conditions and spectroscopic characterization of Ni-doped MgGa2O4MgGa2O4 with inverse-spinel structure crystal family are described. Single crystals of this material have been grown by floating zone method. Ni-doped MgGa2O4M... Read More about Optical properties of Ni-doped MgGa2O4 single crystals grown by floating zone method.

Investigating homeowners' interest in property‐level flood protection (2010)
Journal Article
Kazmierczak, A., & Bichard, E. (2010). Investigating homeowners' interest in property‐level flood protection. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 1(2), 157-172. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901011056622

Purpose – The inevitability of climate change and its consequences brings on the need to find new ways of adapting to extreme events, such as floods. One immediate measure would be to make physical improvements to houses to either prevent their inund... Read More about Investigating homeowners' interest in property‐level flood protection.

Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture? (2010)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D., & Price, L. (2010). Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture?. Education and Training, 52(2), 128-139. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400911011027725

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the learning technologies associated with teaching and learning in Higher Education (HE). It looks at E-learning and Information Technology (IT) as tools for replacing the traditional learning experienc... Read More about Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture?.

Intelligent and adaptive acoustics in buildings via blind room acoustic parameter estimation (2010)
Book Chapter
Li, F. (2010). Intelligent and adaptive acoustics in buildings via blind room acoustic parameter estimation. In 2010 2nd International Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology (V3-663). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCET.2010.5485761

From an architectural acoustics perspective multi-purpose enclosures in buildings with variable and adaptive acoustics are difficult to achieve. However, such spaces may become more feasible using amplified sound with the aid of signal processing and... Read More about Intelligent and adaptive acoustics in buildings via blind room acoustic parameter estimation.

Sound-based multimodal person identification from signature and voice (2010)
Book Chapter
Li, F. (2010). Sound-based multimodal person identification from signature and voice. In Internet Monitoring and Protection (ICIMP), 2010 Fifth International Conference on 9-15 May 2010 (84-88). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIMP.2010.18

Person identification as a security means has a variety of important applications. Many techniques and automated systems have been developed over the past few decades; each has its own advantages and limitations. There are often trade-offs amongst re... Read More about Sound-based multimodal person identification from signature and voice.

Phase phenomena in supported lipid films under varying electric potential (2010)
Journal Article
Brukhno, A., Akinshina, A., Coldrick, Z., Nelson, A., & Auer, S. (2011). Phase phenomena in supported lipid films under varying electric potential. Soft Matter, 7(3), 1006-1017. https://doi.org/10.1039/C0SM00724B

We model cyclic voltammetry experiments on supported lipid films where a non-trivial dependence of the capacitance on the applied voltage is observed. Previously, based on a mean-field treatment of the Flory–Huggins type, under the assumption of stro... Read More about Phase phenomena in supported lipid films under varying electric potential.

Towards a risk management framework for Libyan house-building projects (2010)
Thesis
Abujnah, M. Towards a risk management framework for Libyan house-building projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Time and cost overrun problems are commonplace throughout the world in the construction industry. Libyan House-Building Projects (LHBP) experience the same dilemma and often to a greater extent. This is attributed to both unexpected and expected fact... Read More about Towards a risk management framework for Libyan house-building projects.

Musculoskeletal assessment : part 1 an overview of assessment the Cyriax way (2010)
Journal Article
Hatcher, J. (2010). Musculoskeletal assessment : part 1 an overview of assessment the Cyriax way. SportEX dynamics, 24, 9-12

The article presents the part one of a study which explores the basic principles guiding musculoskeletal assessment using the model of Doctor James Cyriax in Great Britain. It discusses the fundamentals of assessment including the importance of x-ray... Read More about Musculoskeletal assessment : part 1 an overview of assessment the Cyriax way.

China's energy diplomacy and international responsibilities : a case study of Darfur (2010)
Journal Article
Wu, F. (2010). China's energy diplomacy and international responsibilities : a case study of Darfur. Alabo shijie yanjiu, 2010(3), 59-66

Requirements for imported overseas oil and gas resources on the domestic energy supply and demand objective China to maintain long-term stability and security of these overseas energy supply. China is actively engaged in energy diplomacy. The connota... Read More about China's energy diplomacy and international responsibilities : a case study of Darfur.

Comments on the Singh government's pragmatic diplomacy in India (2010)
Journal Article
Wu, F. (2010). Comments on the Singh government's pragmatic diplomacy in India. Nanya yanjiu jikan, 2010(1), 28-33

The Singh government in India inherited its predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. On the one hand, it spares no effort to develop the relationship with the world's only superpower, the United States, and seek its status as a (nuclear) power th... Read More about Comments on the Singh government's pragmatic diplomacy in India.

Organizational stress management : a strategic approach (2010)
Book
Weinberg, A., Sutherland, V., & Cooper, C. (2010). Organizational stress management : a strategic approach. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230203938

Including practical advice on how to conduct a stress audit and how to target stress 'hot spots' within an organization, Organizational Stress Management provides a fresh strategic model for the manager concerned with the negative effects stress can... Read More about Organizational stress management : a strategic approach.