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A computer science perspective on the bendsimplification algorithm (1999)
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Visvalingam, M., & Herbert, S. (1999). A computer science perspective on the bendsimplification algorithm. Cartography and Geographic Information Science, 26(4), 253-270. https://doi.org/10.1559/152304099782294177

The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether the use of bends provides a better basis than point elimination for research on line structuring. These investigations were undertaken using Arc/Info 7.1.1. Comparative experimental results sugges... Read More about A computer science perspective on the bendsimplification algorithm.

Crystallization Regimes and Reptation in Polypropylene Molecular Weight Fractions (1999)
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Ibhadon, A. O. (1999). Crystallization Regimes and Reptation in Polypropylene Molecular Weight Fractions. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 71(4), 579-584. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28sici%291097-4628%2819990124%2971%3A4%3C579%3A%3Aaid-app9%3E3.0.co%3B2-6

Crystal growth rate data based on the kinetic nucleation theory of chain folding and the effect of reptation, have been used to predict the rate of crystal growth at moderate to high supercoolings in iPP molecular weight fractions. Growth rate data o... Read More about Crystallization Regimes and Reptation in Polypropylene Molecular Weight Fractions.

Deconstruction of fractals and its implications for cartographic education (1999)
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Visvalingam, M. (1999). Deconstruction of fractals and its implications for cartographic education. The Cartographic journal, 36(1), 15-29. https://doi.org/10.1179/caj.1999.36.1.15

The research reported here was designed for two reasons: firstly, to involve anyone with an interest in cartographic visualization to participate in eliciting cartographic knowledge and to provide them with the opportunity to contribute their practic... Read More about Deconstruction of fractals and its implications for cartographic education.

Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory (1999)
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Gordon, N. A., & Pearson, D. B. (1999). Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Section A Mathematics, 129(4), 717-732. https://doi.org/10.1017/S030821050001310X

This paper deals with the theory of point interactions for the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation. The familiar example of the δ5-potential V(x) = gδ(x - x 0 ), for which the transfer matrix across the singularity (point transfer matrix) is given b... Read More about Point transfer matrices for the Schrödinger equation: The algebraic theory.

Using traction (1998)
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Draper, P. (1998). Using traction. Nursing Times, 94(12), 31 - 32

Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach (1998)
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Witwit, M., & Gordon, N. (1998). Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach. Canadian Journal of Physics, 76(8), 609-620. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjp-76-8-609

A determination of the eigenvalues for a three-dimensional system is made by expanding the potential functionV(x,y,z;Z2, λ,β)= ?Z2[x2+y2+z2]+λ {x4+y4+z4+2β[x2y2+x2z2+y2z2]}, around its minimum. In this paper the results of extensive numerical calcula... Read More about Calculations for double-well potentials of perturbed oscillator type in three-dimensional systems using the Hill-determinant approach.

Linear sections of GL(4, 2) (1998)
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Gordon, N. A., Lunardon, G., & Shaw, R. (1998). Linear sections of GL(4, 2). Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society, Simon Stevin, 5(2-3), 287-311. https://doi.org/10.36045/bbms/1103409012

For V = V (n; q); a linear section of GL(V ) = GL(n; q) is a vector subspace S of the n 2 -dimensional vector space End(V ) which is contained in GL(V ) [ f0g: We pose the problem, for given (n; q); of classifying the di erent kinds of maximal linear... Read More about Linear sections of GL(4, 2).

Assortative mating between two distinct micro-allopatric populations of Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) on the northeast coast of England (1998)
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Hull, S. L. (1998). Assortative mating between two distinct micro-allopatric populations of Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) on the northeast coast of England. Hydrobiologia, 378(1/3), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1023/a%3A1003237521419

Size assortative mating is a common invertebrate mating pattern and is usually accompanied by male and female sexual selection, and these three behaviours can contribute to reproductive isolation. Two distinct populations of the marine prosobranch Li... Read More about Assortative mating between two distinct micro-allopatric populations of Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) on the northeast coast of England.

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for intermittent claudication: Evidence on which to base the medicine (1998)
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Chetter, I., Spark, J., Kent, P., Berridge, D., Scott, D., & Kester, R. (1998). Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for intermittent claudication: Evidence on which to base the medicine. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 16(6), 477-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1078-5884%2898%2980237-2

Objectives:this study aims to assess the impact of PTA on the quality of life (QoL) of claudicants and to analyse which patients and which arterial lesions derive the most benefit.Design:a prospective observational study.Materials:one hundred and sev... Read More about Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for intermittent claudication: Evidence on which to base the medicine.

The effects of sugar on subsequent eating and mood in obese and non-obese women (1998)
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Reid, M., & Hammersley, R. (1998). The effects of sugar on subsequent eating and mood in obese and non-obese women. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 3(3), 299-313. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548509808400604

The effects of a sucrose drink (160 kcals/40 g cane sugar) on subsequent eating and mood state (Profile of Mood State) were examined in 45 obese and 45 non-obese women in a between-subjects, blind-design, using saccharin and water as two alternative... Read More about The effects of sugar on subsequent eating and mood in obese and non-obese women.

The Evolution of the Epistemic Self:  a critique of the evolutionary epistemology of Thomas Hill Green and his followers (1998)
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Tyler, C. (1998). The Evolution of the Epistemic Self:  a critique of the evolutionary epistemology of Thomas Hill Green and his followers. Bradley Studies, 4(2), 175 - 194

British Idealists sought to come to terms with, amongst many other things, the existence of knowledge and the development of the evolutionary and geological sciences such as they were expressed in the writings of the likes of Herbert Spencer, George... Read More about The Evolution of the Epistemic Self:  a critique of the evolutionary epistemology of Thomas Hill Green and his followers.

D.A. Whyte, M.E. Barton, A. Lamb, C. Magennis, A. Mallinson, L. Marshal, R. Oliver, P. Reid, H. Richardson and C. Walford Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing (1998) 2, 139-144 Clinical effectiveness in community children's nursing (1998)
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Elliott, B. (1998). D.A. Whyte, M.E. Barton, A. Lamb, C. Magennis, A. Mallinson, L. Marshal, R. Oliver, P. Reid, H. Richardson and C. Walford Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing (1998) 2, 139-144 Clinical effectiveness in community children's nursing. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 2(3), 144. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1361-9004%2898%2980010-1

Fracture mechanics of polypropylene: effect of molecular characteristics, crystallisation conditions, and annealing on morphology and impact performance (1998)
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Ibhadon, A. O. (1998). Fracture mechanics of polypropylene: effect of molecular characteristics, crystallisation conditions, and annealing on morphology and impact performance. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 69(13), 2657-2661. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28SICI%291097-4628%2819980926%2969%3A13%3C2657%3A%3AAID-APP16%3E3.0.CO%3B2-R

Fracture mechanics study of polypropylene samples of various molecular weight, obtained under different crystallizations conditions, is reported. Fracture toughness values obtained at high speed of impact as well as at low temperatures increased with... Read More about Fracture mechanics of polypropylene: effect of molecular characteristics, crystallisation conditions, and annealing on morphology and impact performance.

Prospective analysis of quality of life in patients following infrainguinal reconstruction for chronic critical ischaemia (1998)
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Chetter, I., Spark, J., Scott, D., Kent, P., Berridge, D., & Kester, R. (1998). Prospective analysis of quality of life in patients following infrainguinal reconstruction for chronic critical ischaemia. British journal of surgery, 85(7), 951-955. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00752.x

BackgroundThe aims of this prospective study were to analyse the health-related quality of life (QOL) changes associated with infrainguinal arterial reconstruction for chronic critical limb ischaemia (CLI) and to assess the impact of graft patency an... Read More about Prospective analysis of quality of life in patients following infrainguinal reconstruction for chronic critical ischaemia.

The effects of blind substitution of aspartame-sweetened for sugar-sweetened soft drinks on appetite and mood (1998)
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Reid, M., & Hammersley, R. (1998). The effects of blind substitution of aspartame-sweetened for sugar-sweetened soft drinks on appetite and mood. British food journal, 100(5), 254-259. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070709810221508

It has been suggested that habitual consumers of sugar experience “cravings” when deprived. Subjects (n = 27) who habitually consumed sugar-sweetened drinks were placed on a seven-day regime receiving either sugar-sweetened drinks, or aspartame-sweet... Read More about The effects of blind substitution of aspartame-sweetened for sugar-sweetened soft drinks on appetite and mood.

Cultural pluralism: a response to Seglow's critique (1998)
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Tyler, C. (1998). Cultural pluralism: a response to Seglow's critique. Politics, 18(2), 107-110. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9256.00067

I examine Seglow's critique (Politics 17(3) 1997) of my assessment of Parekh's theory of operative public values (Politics 16(3) 1996). This examination has four main stages: (a) the rejection of crucial aspects of Seglow's interpretation of my argum... Read More about Cultural pluralism: a response to Seglow's critique.