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The effects of livestock grazing on foliar arthropods associated with bird diet in upland grasslands of Scotland (2007)
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Dennis, P., Skartveit, J., McCracken, D. I., Pakeman, R. J., Beaton, K., Kunaver, A., & Evans, D. M. (2008). The effects of livestock grazing on foliar arthropods associated with bird diet in upland grasslands of Scotland. The journal of applied ecology, 45(1), 279-287. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2007.01378.x

1. Upland biotopes have conservation importance for their typical plant and animal species. Recently, the condition of upland habitats has deteriorated with associated declines in many upland birds. Grazing by increased densities of sheep has been im... Read More about The effects of livestock grazing on foliar arthropods associated with bird diet in upland grasslands of Scotland.

Consensus decision making in human crowds (2007)
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Dyer, J. R. G., Ioannou, C. C., Morrell, L. J., Croft, D. P., Couzin, I. D., Waters, D. A., & Krause, J. (2008). Consensus decision making in human crowds. Animal behaviour, 75(2), 461-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.05.010

In groups of animals only a small proportion of individuals may possess particular information, such as a migration route or the direction to a resource. Individuals may differ in preferred direction resulting in conflicts of interest and, therefore,... Read More about Consensus decision making in human crowds.

The design and synthesis of pyrazine amide ligands suitable for the "tiles" approach to molecular weaving with octahedral metal ions (2007)
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Cockriel, D. L., McClain, J. M., Patel, K. C., Ullom, R., Hasley, T. R., Archibald, S. J., & Hubin, T. J. (2008). The design and synthesis of pyrazine amide ligands suitable for the "tiles" approach to molecular weaving with octahedral metal ions. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 11(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2007.10.006

The pyrazine-containing ligands 1 (pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid (pyridine-2-ylmethyl)-amide) and 2 (pyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylic acid bis[(pyridine-2-yimethyl)-amide]) have been synthesized and characterized in order to probe their ability to form polynuc... Read More about The design and synthesis of pyrazine amide ligands suitable for the "tiles" approach to molecular weaving with octahedral metal ions.

Physical and biological development of a newly breached managed realignment site, Humber estuary, UK (2007)
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Mazik, K., Smith, J. E., Leighton, A., & Elliott, M. (2007). Physical and biological development of a newly breached managed realignment site, Humber estuary, UK. Marine pollution bulletin, 55(10-12), 564-578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2007.09.017

As part of the Humber flood defence upgrade works (Urgent works) undertaken by the Environment Agency, the Paull Holme Strays site was identified as one of twelve potential managed realignment sites within the Humber catchment. The site was breached... Read More about Physical and biological development of a newly breached managed realignment site, Humber estuary, UK.

Fault diagnosis of an industrial gas turbine prototype using a system identification approach (2007)
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Simani, S., & Patton, R. J. (2008). Fault diagnosis of an industrial gas turbine prototype using a system identification approach. Control engineering practice, 16(7), 769-786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2007.08.009

In this work, a model-based procedure exploiting analytical redundancy for the detection and isolation of faults on a gas turbine simulated process is presented. The main point of the paper consists of exploiting an identification scheme in connectio... Read More about Fault diagnosis of an industrial gas turbine prototype using a system identification approach.

Habitat primary production and the evolution of body size within the hartebeest clade (2007)
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Capellini, I., & Gosling, L. M. (2007). Habitat primary production and the evolution of body size within the hartebeest clade. Biological journal of the Linnean Society, 92(3), 431-440. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2007.00883.x

Local adaptation is a key process in the evolution of biological diversity but relatively few studies have identified the selective forces that drive trait divergence at low taxonomic levels, particularly amongst mammals. Variation in body size acros... Read More about Habitat primary production and the evolution of body size within the hartebeest clade.

Gyro-scope: An individual-based computer model to forecast gyrodactylid infections on fish hosts (2007)
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Wright, H., Cable, J., Potter, R., & van Oosterhout, C. (2008). Gyro-scope: An individual-based computer model to forecast gyrodactylid infections on fish hosts. International journal for parasitology, 38(5), 541-548. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.09.016

Individual-based computer models (IBM) feature prominently in current theoretical ecology but have only been applied in a small number of parasitological studies. Here we designed an IBM to simulate the infection dynamics of gyrodactylid parasites an... Read More about Gyro-scope: An individual-based computer model to forecast gyrodactylid infections on fish hosts.

The composition of government spending and growth: Is current or capital spending better? (2007)
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Ghosh, S., & Gregoriou, A. (2008). The composition of government spending and growth: Is current or capital spending better?. Oxford economic papers, 60(3), 484-516. doi:10.1093/oep/gpn005

In an endogenous growth framework with two public goods with differing productivities, this paper analytically characterizes optimal fiscal policy for a decentralized economy, whereby the optimal values of the growth rate, tax rate and expenditure sh... Read More about The composition of government spending and growth: Is current or capital spending better?.

The apparent truth of dualism and the uncanny body (2007)
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Burwood, S. (2008). The apparent truth of dualism and the uncanny body. Phenomenology and the cognitive sciences, 7(2), 263-278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11097-007-9073-z

It has been suggested that our experiences of embodiment in general appear to constitute an experiential ground for dualist philosophy and that this is particularly so with experiences of dissociation, in which one feels estranged from one's body. Th... Read More about The apparent truth of dualism and the uncanny body.

Early cognitive change in the general population: How do different definitions work? (2007)
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Stephan, B. C., Matthews, F. E., McKeith, I. G., Bond, J., & Brayne, C. (2007). Early cognitive change in the general population: How do different definitions work?. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 55(10), 1534-1540. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01386.x

OBJECTIVES: To explore the application of existing classifications of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and associated states in a large population sample. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study, baseline phase (cross-sectional analysis). SETTING: Large-scal... Read More about Early cognitive change in the general population: How do different definitions work?.

Value of the 6-minute walk test in older patients with chronic heart failure (2007)
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Ingle, L. (2007). Value of the 6-minute walk test in older patients with chronic heart failure. Cardiology in review, 24(10), 29-32

We assessed the prognostic value of the 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) among 1592 subjects with differing degrees of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). We found that the 6-MWT was an independent predictor of mortality, particularly among patie... Read More about Value of the 6-minute walk test in older patients with chronic heart failure.

The lifestyles of affluent young people ages 9 to 15 years: a case study (2007)
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Sleap, M., Elliott, B., Paisi, M., & Reed, H. (2007). The lifestyles of affluent young people ages 9 to 15 years: a case study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 4(4), 460-469. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.4.4.460

BACKGROUND: There are concerns about the future health of young people due to inactive lifestyles. However, evidence about their physical activity levels is not extensive, especially with regard to affluent young people. This study aimed to investig... Read More about The lifestyles of affluent young people ages 9 to 15 years: a case study.

Force measurement from viscoelastically recovering Nylon 6,6 fibres (2007)
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Pang, J. W. C., Lamin, B. M., & Fancey, K. S. (2008). Force measurement from viscoelastically recovering Nylon 6,6 fibres. Materials letters, 62(10-11), 1693-1696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2007.09.061

The force generated from viscoelastically stored energy in nylon 6,6 fibres was investigated. A 320 MPa, 24 h tensile creep stress was applied to annealed yarn. Following elastic (short-term) recovery, the yarn was allowed to contract from a loose st... Read More about Force measurement from viscoelastically recovering Nylon 6,6 fibres.

Establishment of self-sustaining populations of non-native fish species in the River Trent and Warwickshire Avon, UK, indicated by the presence of 0+ fish (2007)
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Nunn, A. D., Bolland, J. D., Harvey, J. P., & Cowx, I. G. (2007). Establishment of self-sustaining populations of non-native fish species in the River Trent and Warwickshire Avon, UK, indicated by the presence of 0+ fish. Aquatic Invasions, 2(3), 190-196. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2007.2.3.6

This study investigated the reproduction of non-native fish species, inferred from the presence of 0+ fish, in three English lowland rivers over an 8 year period. Evidence of self-sustaining populations was found for three non-native fish species, na... Read More about Establishment of self-sustaining populations of non-native fish species in the River Trent and Warwickshire Avon, UK, indicated by the presence of 0+ fish.

Four models of political representation: British MPs and the use of ICT (2007)
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Norton, P. (2007). Four models of political representation: British MPs and the use of ICT. Journal of Legislative Studies, 13(3), 354-369. https://doi.org/10.1080/13572330701500771

This paper tests four models of political representation in the UK Parliament: the traditional, party, representative and tribune. Each involves a different usage of the Internet in order to fulfil a particular role. A rational choice approach emphas... Read More about Four models of political representation: British MPs and the use of ICT.