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The aesthetics of diaspora in colonial fields of power : elite nationalism, art and the love to die for (2013)
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Johnson, M. (2013). The aesthetics of diaspora in colonial fields of power : elite nationalism, art and the love to die for. Ethnos, 78(2), 175-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/00141844.2012.672334

This paper explores the conditions of cultural production that enabled the invention of the Philippine nation from afar among literary and artistic diasporan elites in the metropolitan centres of Europe in the late nineteenth century. I draw together... Read More about The aesthetics of diaspora in colonial fields of power : elite nationalism, art and the love to die for.

Management of patients with chronic cough using a clinical protocol: A prospective observational study (2013)
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Ojoo, O. C., Everett, C. F., Mulrennan, S. A., Faruqi, S., Kastelik, J. A., & Morice, A. H. (2013). Management of patients with chronic cough using a clinical protocol: A prospective observational study. Cough, 9(1), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-9974-9-2

Background and aims: Chronic cough is a common symptom the aetiology of which can be challenging to diagnose. Diagnostic protocols for chronic cough have required the use of specialist investigations which are not always easily available. We wanted t... Read More about Management of patients with chronic cough using a clinical protocol: A prospective observational study.

Pyrene-cored blue-light emitting [4]helicenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties (2013)
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Hu, J. Y., Paudel, A., Seto, N., Feng, X., Era, M., Matsumoto, T., Tanaka, J., Elsegood, M. R., Redshaw, C., & Yamato, T. (2013). Pyrene-cored blue-light emitting [4]helicenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties. Organic & biomolecular chemistry, 11(13), 2186-2197. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ob27320b

The synthesis, crystal structures and photophysical properties of two types of pyrene-cored blue-light emitting [4]helicenes (7 and 9) are reported. The chemical structures of all synthesized compounds were fully confirmed by 1H and 13C NMR spectra,... Read More about Pyrene-cored blue-light emitting [4]helicenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties.

Nickel complex pre-catalysts in ethylene polymerization: New approaches to elastomeric materials (2013)
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Gao, R., Sun, W. H., & Redshaw, C. (2013). Nickel complex pre-catalysts in ethylene polymerization: New approaches to elastomeric materials. Catalysis science & technology, 3(5), 1172-1179. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cy20691b

Recent progress on nickel-based complex pre-catalysts has been reviewed. Variation of the complex models by employing different types of heteroatom-containing ligands and the new features associated with the resulting highly branched polyethylenes is... Read More about Nickel complex pre-catalysts in ethylene polymerization: New approaches to elastomeric materials.

The clustering of extremely red objects (2013)
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Palamara, D. P., Brown, M. J. I., Jannuzi, B. T., Dey, A., Stern, D., Pimbblet, K. A., Weiner, B. J., Ashby, M. L. N., Kochanek, C. S., Gonzalez, A., Brodwin, M., Le Floc'h, E., & Rieke, M. (2013). The clustering of extremely red objects. The Astrophysical journal, 764(1), Article 31. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-637x/764/1/31

We measure the clustering of extremely red objects (EROs) in 8 deg 2 of the NOAO Deep Wide Field Survey Boötes field in order to establish robust links between ERO (z 1.2) and local galaxy (z < 0.1) populations. Three different color selection cr... Read More about The clustering of extremely red objects.

Proteomic (antibody microarray) exploration of the molecular mechanism of action of the specific COX-2 inhibitor DuP 697 (2013)
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Agarwal, V., Hodgkinson, V. C., Eagle, G. L., Scaife, L., Lind, M. J., & Cawkwell, L. (2013). Proteomic (antibody microarray) exploration of the molecular mechanism of action of the specific COX-2 inhibitor DuP 697. International Journal of Oncology, 42(3), 1088-1092. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2013.1784

We have previously shown that specific COX-2 inhibitors, including DuP 697, have anti-proliferative effects on mesothelioma cells and potentiate the cytotoxicity of pemetrexed. Here, we used a novel proteomic approach to explore the mechanism of acti... Read More about Proteomic (antibody microarray) exploration of the molecular mechanism of action of the specific COX-2 inhibitor DuP 697.

The Functionalization of Beta-Cyclodextrins on Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Effects of the Dispersant and Non Aqueous Media (2013)
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Latif Ahmad, A., Abbas Jawad, Z., Chun Low, S., & Hussein Sharif Zein, S. (2013). The Functionalization of Beta-Cyclodextrins on Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Effects of the Dispersant and Non Aqueous Media. Current nanoscience, 9(1), 93-102. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573413711309010015

Sidewall functionalization by chemical agents can improve the dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), but the improvement is at the expense of their properties and structure. An environmentally friendly dispersant, cyclodextrins (CD), was revealed as... Read More about The Functionalization of Beta-Cyclodextrins on Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Effects of the Dispersant and Non Aqueous Media.

Genetic linkage between the Yellow River, the Mu Us desert and the Chinese Loess Plateau (2013)
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Stevens, T., Carter, A., Watson, T. P., Vermeesch, P., Andò, S., Bird, A. F., Lu, H., Garzanti, E., Cottam, M. A., & Sevastjanova, I. (2013). Genetic linkage between the Yellow River, the Mu Us desert and the Chinese Loess Plateau. Quaternary science reviews, 78, 355-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2012.11.032

Arid and semi arid northern China holds some of the world's most significant sand sea and loess deposits. In particular, arguably the most important late Cenozoic wind-blown dust archives on land are exposed on the Chinese Loess Plateau. The origin o... Read More about Genetic linkage between the Yellow River, the Mu Us desert and the Chinese Loess Plateau.

Personality traits in people with synaesthesia: do synaesthetes have an atypical personality profile? (2013)
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Banissy, M. J., Holle, H., Cassell, J., Annett, L., Tsakanikos, E., Walsh, V., Spiller, M. J., & Ward, J. (2013). Personality traits in people with synaesthesia: do synaesthetes have an atypical personality profile?. Personality and individual differences, 54(7), 828-831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2012.12.018

People with synaesthesia not only have – by definition – unusual experiences (e.g., numbers triggering colour), they also have a different cognitive profile (e.g., in terms of their memory and perceptual abilities) and a bias towards certain interest... Read More about Personality traits in people with synaesthesia: do synaesthetes have an atypical personality profile?.

Individual patient data meta-analysis of beta-blockers in heart failure: rationale and design (2013)
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Kotecha, D., Manzano, L., Altman, D. G., Krum, H., Erdem, G., Williams, N., …Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure Collaborative Group. (2013). Individual patient data meta-analysis of beta-blockers in heart failure: rationale and design. Systematic reviews, 2(1), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-2-7

The Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure Collaborative Group (BB-HF) was formed to obtain and analyze individual patient data from the major randomized controlled trials of beta-blockers in heart failure. Even though beta-blockers are an established treatm... Read More about Individual patient data meta-analysis of beta-blockers in heart failure: rationale and design.

Superior numerical abilities following early visual deprivation (2013)
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Castronovo, J., & Delvenne, J. F. (2013). Superior numerical abilities following early visual deprivation. Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior, 49(5), 1435-1440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2012.12.018

In numerical cognition vision has been assumed to play a predominant role in the elaboration of the numerical representations and skills. However, this view has been recently challenged by the discovery that people with early visual deprivation not o... Read More about Superior numerical abilities following early visual deprivation.

Quantitative PCR analysis of blood- and saliva-specific microRNA markers following solid-phase DNA extraction (2013)
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Omelia, E. J., Uchimoto, M. L., & Williams, G. (2013). Quantitative PCR analysis of blood- and saliva-specific microRNA markers following solid-phase DNA extraction. Analytical Biochemistry, 435(2), 120-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2012.12.024

The use of mRNA for the identification of body fluids is of particular interest in forensic science, and increasing support has been demonstrated for the use of microRNA (miRNA) analysis. MiRNA is more stable than mRNA and has been shown to be differ... Read More about Quantitative PCR analysis of blood- and saliva-specific microRNA markers following solid-phase DNA extraction.

Neural bases for individual differences in the subjective experience of short durations (less than 2 seconds) (2013)
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Tipples, J., Brattan, V., & Johnston, P. (2013). Neural bases for individual differences in the subjective experience of short durations (less than 2 seconds). PLoS ONE, 8(1), e54669. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0054669

The current research was designed to establish whether individual differences in timing performance predict neural activation in the areas that subserve the perception of short durations ranging between 400 and 1600 milliseconds. Seventeen participan... Read More about Neural bases for individual differences in the subjective experience of short durations (less than 2 seconds).

Law, politics and the governance of English and Scottish joint-stock companies, 1600-1850 (2013)
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Freeman, M., Pearson, R., & Taylor, J. (2013). Law, politics and the governance of English and Scottish joint-stock companies, 1600-1850. Business history, 55(4), 636-652. https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2012.741971

This article examines the impact of law on corporate governance by means of a case study of joint-stock enterprise in England and Scotland before 1850. Based on a dataset of over 450 company constitutions together with qualitative information on gove... Read More about Law, politics and the governance of English and Scottish joint-stock companies, 1600-1850.

Effect of vibration after filling on mechanical reliability in thin wall investment casting with fillability filling regime—part 1 (2013)
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Abdul-Karem, W., Green, N., Al-Raheem, K. F., & Hasan, A. H. A. (2013). Effect of vibration after filling on mechanical reliability in thin wall investment casting with fillability filling regime—part 1. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 67(9-12), 2075-2082. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4632-z

A vibration technique is used in this study to explore the effect of low frequency vibration on the mechanical reliability of Al-7Si-Mg castings. The quality of castings is related to the number and the size of porosity and oxide film in thin wall in... Read More about Effect of vibration after filling on mechanical reliability in thin wall investment casting with fillability filling regime—part 1.

“Funerals aren’t nice but it couldn’t have been nicer”. The makings of a good funeral (2013)
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Holloway, M., Adamson, S., Argyrou, V., Draper, P., & Mariau, D. (2013). “Funerals aren’t nice but it couldn’t have been nicer”. The makings of a good funeral. Mortality, 18(1), 30-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/13576275.2012.755505

There is growing comment in both academic and popular writing about the shape and content of funerals today, with general agreement that we are seeing marked changes with a growing trend towards secularisation and personalisation. Despite this, there... Read More about “Funerals aren’t nice but it couldn’t have been nicer”. The makings of a good funeral.

Development and deployment of an intelligent kite aerial photography platform (iKAPP) for site surveying and image acquisition (2013)
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Murray, J. C., Neal, M. J., & Labrosse, F. (2013). Development and deployment of an intelligent kite aerial photography platform (iKAPP) for site surveying and image acquisition. Journal of field robotics, 30(2), 288-307. https://doi.org/10.1002/rob.21448

Aerial photographs and images are used by a variety of industries, including farming, landscaping, surveying, and agriculture, as well as academic researchers including archaeologists and geologists. Aerial imagery can provide a valuable resource for... Read More about Development and deployment of an intelligent kite aerial photography platform (iKAPP) for site surveying and image acquisition.

Nanoantibiotic particles for shape and size recognition of pathogens (2013)
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Borovicka, J., Paunov, V., & Stoyanov, S. D. (2013). Nanoantibiotic particles for shape and size recognition of pathogens. MRS Online Proceedings Library, 1498, 127 - 132. https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2013.14

We have developed a novel class of colloidal particles capable of shape and size recognition as well as specific binding to the target cells. These colloid particles were fabricated using a nanoimprinting technology which yields inorganic imprints of... Read More about Nanoantibiotic particles for shape and size recognition of pathogens.

Empowering the smart grid: Can redox batteries be matched to renewable energy systems for energy storage? (2013)
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Halls, J. E., Hawthornthwaite, A., Hepworth, R. J., Roberts, N. A., Wright, K. J., Zhou, Y., Haswell, S. J., Haywood, S. K., Kelly, S. M., Lawrence, N. S., & Wadhawan, J. D. (2013). Empowering the smart grid: Can redox batteries be matched to renewable energy systems for energy storage?. Energy & environmental science, 6(3), 1026-1041. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ee23708g

The charging of an undivided cerium-zinc redox battery by various current waveforms some of which mimic the output of renewable energy (solar, wind, tidal, biofuel burning) to electricity transducers is considered in this work, where the battery oper... Read More about Empowering the smart grid: Can redox batteries be matched to renewable energy systems for energy storage?.

Religion, Political Thought and the English Civil War (2013)
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Prior, C. W. (2013). Religion, Political Thought and the English Civil War. History compass, 11(1), 24-42. https://doi.org/10.1111/hic3.12025

Religion has always been central to explanations of the political and ideological causes and course of the English civil war. Where historians once privileged aspects of the conflict that associated it with a broader narrative about the historic deve... Read More about Religion, Political Thought and the English Civil War.