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The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test (2007)
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Elliott, D., Abt, G., & Barry, T. (2008). The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test. Journal of science and medicine in sport / Sports Medicine Australia, 11(2), 112-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2006.12.116

This study examined whether the predictive outcomes of the Chester step test (CST) would be influenced by arm dynamics. Participants completed the CST on two separate occasions, once using active arms and once using passive arms. Results revealed tha... Read More about The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test.

Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation (2007)
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Ibhadon, A., Greenway, G., & Yue, Y. (2008). Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation. Catalysis communications, 9(1), 153-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2007.05.038

SiO2/RuO2 modified high surface area titania dioxide nanoparticles prepared by hydrogen reduction were examined for their catalytic properties towards the photodegradation of methyl orange (MO), a common water pollutant in the textile industry. The m... Read More about Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation.

The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository (2007)
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Green, R., Dolphin, I., Awre, C., & Sherratt, R. (2007). The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository. OCLC Systems and Services, 23(2), 210-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750710748513

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to report on the work of the JISC-funded RepoMMan project, which is developing a tool that will allow users to interact with a Fedora-based institutional repository. The tool facilitates user interaction with th... Read More about The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository.

Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI (2007)
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Watson, R., Deary, I., & Austin, E. (2007). Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI. Personality and individual differences, 43(6), 1460-1469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.04.023

The psychometric properties of self-report scales, such as the NEO-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), are examined using a range of statistical methods such as factor analysis. These methods establish, among other things, whether items in a scale covar... Read More about Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI.

To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations? (2007)
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Bird, D. J., Rotchell, J. M., Hesp, S. A., Newton, L. C., Hall, N. G., & Potter, I. C. (2008). To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations?. Environmental pollution, 151(3), 641-651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2007.03.018

We explored how hepatic [metal]s in Anguilla anguilla at a contaminated estuarine site are influenced by body size, age and season, and the extent that [Cu], [Cd] and [Zn]s are reflected in [metallothionein (MT)]s. Although each [metal] and [MT] incr... Read More about To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations?.

Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating (2007)
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Wilkinson, K., Ferrier, G., Pope, R., Skourtsos, E., & Triantaphyllou, M. (2008). Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating. Geomorphology, 94(1-2), 206-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2007.05.007

Analysis of fan sediments and post-incisive soils was combined with luminescence dating to re-assess Nemec and Postma's [Nemec, W., Postma, G., 1993. Quaternary alluvial fans in southwestern Crete: sedimentation processes and geomorphic evolution. In... Read More about Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating.

Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring (2007)
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Mi, J., & Grant, P. S. (2007). Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring. Materials Science Forum, 546-549, 1327-1332. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.546-549.1327

The optimisation of spray forming IN718 alloy rings for aeroengine applications was investigated using both modelling and experimental approaches. A multiphysics numerical model has been developed and implemented to assist in the optimisation of the... Read More about Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring.

Steering via the image in local, distributed and collaborative settings (2007)
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Wright, H., & Wood, J. D. (2008). Steering via the image in local, distributed and collaborative settings. Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, 20(3), 265-276. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpe.1197

Computational steering is a valuable mechanism for scientific investigation in which the parameters of a running program can be altered and the results visualized immediately. In a previous paper we put forward an architecture for computational steer... Read More about Steering via the image in local, distributed and collaborative settings.

Smooth piecewise polynomial blending operations for implicit shapes (2007)
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Li, Q. (2007). Smooth piecewise polynomial blending operations for implicit shapes. Computer graphics forum : journal of the European Association for Computer Graphics, 26(2), 157-171. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8659.2007.01011.x

In this paper, we present a new set of blending operations for implicitly defined geometric shapes. The proposed shape operators are piecewise polynomial and blending range controllable, and can be constructed to any required degree of smoothness. Th... Read More about Smooth piecewise polynomial blending operations for implicit shapes.

Cutaneous hyperpigmentation after endovenous laser therapy: a case report and literature review (2007)
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Mekako, A., & Chetter, I. (2007). Cutaneous hyperpigmentation after endovenous laser therapy: a case report and literature review. Annals of vascular surgery, 21(5), 637-639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2007.03.013

Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for the treatment of varicose veins has been shown to be effective and relatively safe. Reported complications are few and transient. Whereas it is not uncommon to have cutaneous hyperpigmentation following treatment m... Read More about Cutaneous hyperpigmentation after endovenous laser therapy: a case report and literature review.

Design of electronic systems based on functional capability (2007)
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Gilbert, J. M. (2008). Design of electronic systems based on functional capability. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 24(1), 3-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/qre.856

An important measure of design quality is the extent to which a circuit design is able to meets its specification in the presence of component parameter variations. Of equal importance is knowing how to improve this capability most effectively. This... Read More about Design of electronic systems based on functional capability.

Plasma tissue factor is a predictor for restenosis after femoropopliteal angioplasty (2007)
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Ray, B., Chetter, I. C., Lee, H. L. D., Ettelaie, C., & McCollum, P. T. (2007). Plasma tissue factor is a predictor for restenosis after femoropopliteal angioplasty. British journal of surgery, 94(9), 1092-1095. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.5759

Background:In vitro studies suggest an association between raised levels of tissue factor and restenosis after coronary percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). This prospective, controlled study examined the association between plasma tissue fac... Read More about Plasma tissue factor is a predictor for restenosis after femoropopliteal angioplasty.

On natural frequencies and eigenmodes of a linear vibration system (2007)
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Müller, P. C., & Hou, M. (2007). On natural frequencies and eigenmodes of a linear vibration system. ZAMM, 87(5), 348-351. https://doi.org/10.1002/zamm.200610319

For conservative linear chain-structured mass-spring vibration systems with n degrees of freedom, the conjecture of Mikota [1] on the natural frequencies is verified. In addition, the eigenvalue/eigenvector problem of a related square root matrix is... Read More about On natural frequencies and eigenmodes of a linear vibration system.

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded interleukin-6 and G-protein-coupled receptor regulate angiopoietin-2 expression in lymphatic endothelial cells (2007)
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Vart, R. J., Nikitenko, L. L., Lagos, D., Trotter, M. W., Cannon, M., Bourboulia, D., …Boshoff, C. (2007). Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded interleukin-6 and G-protein-coupled receptor regulate angiopoietin-2 expression in lymphatic endothelial cells. Cancer Research, 67(9), 4042-4051. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-06-3321

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is caused by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and consists of proliferating spindle cells, which are related to lymphatic endothelial cells (LEC). Angiopoietin-2 (Ang2) is a secreted proangiogenic and lymphangiogen... Read More about Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded interleukin-6 and G-protein-coupled receptor regulate angiopoietin-2 expression in lymphatic endothelial cells.

Downscaling of rain gauge time series by multiplicative beta cascade (2007)
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Baxter, P. D., & Paulson, K. S. (2007). Downscaling of rain gauge time series by multiplicative beta cascade. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 112(D9), Article ARTN D09105. https://doi.org/10.1029/2006JD007333

This paper develops a downscaling algorithm capable of producing ensembles of rain rate time series, with integration times as short as 10 s, consistent with a time series of rain rates with integration times as long as 6 hours. The algorithm is base... Read More about Downscaling of rain gauge time series by multiplicative beta cascade.