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MaGICC baryon cycle: The enrichment history of simulated disc galaxies (2014)
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Brook, C. B., Stinson, G., Gibson, B. K., Shen, S., Macciò, A. V., Obreja, A., Wadsley, J., & Quinn, T. (2014). MaGICC baryon cycle: The enrichment history of simulated disc galaxies. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 443(4), 3809-3818. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stu1406

Using cosmological galaxy formation simulations from the MaGICC (Making Galaxies in a Cosmological Context) project, spanning stellar mass from ∼107 to 3 × 1010 M⊙, we trace the baryonic cycle of infalling gas from the virial radius through to its ev... Read More about MaGICC baryon cycle: The enrichment history of simulated disc galaxies.

Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea (2014)
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Park, J., Ojiako, U., Williams, T., Chipulu, M., & Marshall, A. (2015). Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea. Journal of management in engineering, 31(5), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000337

This paper presents a practical tool for articulating best value criteria during the procurement of public-sector building projects in Korea. Data is obtained from sampling 180 stakeholders drawn mainly from a pool of government construction and proj... Read More about Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea.

EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement (2014)
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Holle, H., Holle, H., Rein, R., & Rein, R. (2015). EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement. Behavior research methods, 47(3), 837-847. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-014-0506-7

Reliable measurements are fundamental for the empirical sciences. In observational research, measurements often consist of observers categorizing behavior into nominalscaled units. Since the categorization is the outcome of a complex judgment process... Read More about EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement.

Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network (2014)
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Luo, X., Wang, M., Oko, E., & Okezue, C. (2014). Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network. Applied energy, 132(November), 610-620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.07.063

For large volumes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) onshore and offshore transportation, pipeline is considered the preferred method. This paper presents a study of the pipeline network planned in the Humber region of the UK. Steady state process simulation mo... Read More about Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network.

Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals (2014)
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Penny, S. J., Forbes, D. A., Pimbblet, K. A., & Floyd, D. J. E. (2014). Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 443(4), 3381-3387. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stu1397

We present the results of a Keck-ESI (Echellette Spectrograph and Imager) spectroscopic study of six dwarf elliptical (dE) galaxies in the Perseus Cluster core, and confirm two dwarfs as cluster members for the first time. All six dEs follow the size... Read More about Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals.

Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter (2014)
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Lugaro, M., Heger, A., Osrin, D., Goriely, S., Zuber, K., Karakas, A. I., Gibson, B. K., Doherty, C. L., Lattanzio, J. C., & Ott, U. (2014). Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter. Science, 345(6197), 650-653. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1253338

Among the short-lived radioactive nuclei inferred to be present in the early solar system via meteoritic analyses, there are several heavier than iron whose stellar origin has been poorly understood. In particular, the abundances inferred for ¹⁸²Hf (... Read More about Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter.

The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands (2014)
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Younger, P. L., & Mayes, W. M. (2015). The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands. Mine Water and the Environment, 34(1), 112-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10230-014-0293-5

Abandoned surface mine voids are often left to flood, forming pit lakes. Drawing simple but important lessons from experiences with compost-based passive remediation systems for acidic mine waters, an alternative end-use for open pit mine voids is pr... Read More about The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands.

Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit (2014)
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Vaughan Griffiths, D., Benoit, D. M., Cheong, Y. K., Duncanson, P., & Han, X. (2014). Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit. Phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon and the related elements, 189(7-8), 1013-1027. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426507.2014.905570

The reactions of trivalent phosphorus esters, including trialkyl phosphites, dialkyl phosphonites, and alkyl phosphinites, with 3-halo- and 3,4-dihalo-furan-2,5-diones has been shown to lead to the formation of novel phosphorus ylides possessing addi... Read More about Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit.

Multivariate bubbles and antibubbles (2014)
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Fry, J. (2014). Multivariate bubbles and antibubbles. European Physical Journal B : Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 87, Article 174. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2014-50324-9

In this paper we develop models for multivariate financial bubbles and antibubbles based on statistical physics. In particular, we extend a rich set of univariate models to higher dimensions. Changes in market regime can be explicitly shown to repres... Read More about Multivariate bubbles and antibubbles.

Integrated marine science and management : wading through the morass (2014)
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Elliott, M. (2014). Integrated marine science and management : wading through the morass. Marine pollution bulletin, 86(1-2), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.07.026

Many countries worldwide are now considering developing (or at least being required to consider developing) a holistic marine management planning framework which can encompass all the marine users and uses, the players and stakeholders, and the deman... Read More about Integrated marine science and management : wading through the morass.

Flexoelectric behavior of bimesogenic liquid crystals in the nematic phase-observation of a new self-assembly pattern at the twist-bend nematic and the nematic interface (2014)
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Balachandran, R., Panov, V. P., Panarin, Y. P., Vij, J. K., Tamba, M. G., Mehl, G. H., & Song, J. K. (2014). Flexoelectric behavior of bimesogenic liquid crystals in the nematic phase-observation of a new self-assembly pattern at the twist-bend nematic and the nematic interface. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2(38), 8179-8184. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4tc01043d

Flexoelectric properties - the effective flexoelectric coefficient and flexoelectric polarization - are investigated for a bimesogenic liquid crystal CBC11CB with a twist bend nematic phase (Ntb). Results show that the effective flexoelectric coeffic... Read More about Flexoelectric behavior of bimesogenic liquid crystals in the nematic phase-observation of a new self-assembly pattern at the twist-bend nematic and the nematic interface.

Underwater robotic vehicles: Latest development trends and potential challenges (2014)
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Mahmood Tahir, A., & Iqbal, J. (2014). Underwater robotic vehicles: Latest development trends and potential challenges. Science international (Lahore), 26(3), 1111-1117

The treacherous underwater working environment demands state of the art operational technology. Innovation in these technologies has been driven by the need to have a reliable, flexible, productive and reconfigurable machine termed as Remotely Operat... Read More about Underwater robotic vehicles: Latest development trends and potential challenges.

A review of paleontological finite element models and their validity (2014)
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Bright, J. A. (2014). A review of paleontological finite element models and their validity. Journal of Paleontology, 88(4), 760-769. https://doi.org/10.1666/13-090

Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful quantitative tool that models mechanical performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The unique potential of FEA to elucidate the function, performance, and ecolo... Read More about A review of paleontological finite element models and their validity.

Predicting school achievement rather than intelligence: does metacognition matter? (2014)
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Gomes, C. M. A., Golino, H. F., & Menezes, I. G. (2014). Predicting school achievement rather than intelligence: does metacognition matter?. Psychology, 05(9), 1095-1110. https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2014.59122

This paper investigates the role of specific and general metacognitive ability on specific and general academic achievement, controlling for the effects of intelligence. Four hypotheses were elaborated and empirically tested through structural equati... Read More about Predicting school achievement rather than intelligence: does metacognition matter?.

Age and impacts of the caldera-forming Aniakchak II eruption in western Alaska (2014)
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Blackford, J., Payne, R., Heggen, M., de la Riva Caballero, A., & van der Plicht, J. (2014). Age and impacts of the caldera-forming Aniakchak II eruption in western Alaska. Quaternary Research, 82(1), 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yqres.2014.04.013

The mid-Holocene eruption of Aniakchak volcano (Aniakchak II) in southwest Alaska was among the largest eruptions globally in the last 10,000. years (VEI-6). Despite evidence for possible impacts on global climate, the precise age of the eruption is... Read More about Age and impacts of the caldera-forming Aniakchak II eruption in western Alaska.

Speaking about sexual abuse in British South Asian communities: offenders, victims and the challenges of shame and reintegration (2014)
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Cowburn, M., Gill, A. K., & Harrison, K. (2015). Speaking about sexual abuse in British South Asian communities: offenders, victims and the challenges of shame and reintegration. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 21(1), 4-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2014.929188

Cultural dynamics have a significant impact on how sexual matters, including sexual abuse, are discussed in British South Asian communities. The ways in which these communities talk about sexual violence often reinforce patriarchal norms and values,... Read More about Speaking about sexual abuse in British South Asian communities: offenders, victims and the challenges of shame and reintegration.

Can hyper-synchrony in meditation lead to seizures? Similarities in meditative and epileptic brain states (2014)
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Lindsay, S. (2014). Can hyper-synchrony in meditation lead to seizures? Similarities in meditative and epileptic brain states. Medical hypotheses, 83(4), 465-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2014.07.015

Meditation is used worldwide by millions of people for relaxation and stress relief. Given sufficient practice, meditators may also experience a variety of altered states of consciousness. These states can lead to a variety of unusual experiences, in... Read More about Can hyper-synchrony in meditation lead to seizures? Similarities in meditative and epileptic brain states.

(G)hosting television: Ghostwatch and its medium (2014)
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Steward, T., & Zborowski, J. (2014). (G)hosting television: Ghostwatch and its medium. Journal of British cinema and television, 11(2-3), 189-212. https://doi.org/10.3366/jbctv.2014.0203

This article’s subject is Ghostwatch (BBC, 1992), a drama broadcast on Halloween night of 1992 which adopted the rhetoric of live non-fiction programming, and attracted controversy and ultimately censure from the Broadcasting Standards Council. In wh... Read More about (G)hosting television: Ghostwatch and its medium.

The reliability and validity of a soccer-specific non-motorised treadmill simulation (iSPT) (2014)
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Aldous, J. W. F., Akubat, I., Chrismas, B. C. R., Watkins, S. L., Mauger, A. R., Midgley, A. W., Abt, G., & Taylor, L. (2014). The reliability and validity of a soccer-specific non-motorised treadmill simulation (iSPT). Journal of strength and conditioning research, 28(7), 1971-1980. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000000310

The current study investigated the reliability and validity of a novel non-motorised treadmill(NMT) based soccer simulation utilising a novel activity category called a ‘variable run’to quantify fatigue during high-speed running. Twelve male Universi... Read More about The reliability and validity of a soccer-specific non-motorised treadmill simulation (iSPT).