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Interplay between right ventricular function and cardiac resynchronization therapy : an analysis of the CARE-HF trial (cardiac resynchronization–heart failure) (2013)
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Damy, T., Ghio, S., Rigby, A. S., Hittinger, L., Jacobs, S., Leyva, F., …Cleland, J. G. (2013). Interplay between right ventricular function and cardiac resynchronization therapy : an analysis of the CARE-HF trial (cardiac resynchronization–heart failure). Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 61(21), 2153-2160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2013.02.049

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on right ventricular (RV) function and the influence of RV dysfunction on the echocardiographic and clinical response to CRT among patients enr... Read More about Interplay between right ventricular function and cardiac resynchronization therapy : an analysis of the CARE-HF trial (cardiac resynchronization–heart failure).

Self-assembly of two-dimensional colloidal clusters by tuning the hydrophobicity, composition, and packing geometry (2013)
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Law, A. D., Auriol, M., Smith, D., Horozov, T. S., & Buzza, D. M. A. (2013). Self-assembly of two-dimensional colloidal clusters by tuning the hydrophobicity, composition, and packing geometry. Physical review letters, 110(13), 0 - 0. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.110.138301

We study the structure of binary monolayers of large (3 m diameter) very hydrophobic (A) and large (3 m diameter) hydrophilic (B) or small (1 m diameter) hydrophilic (C) silica particles at an octanewater interface. By tuning the composition and pack... Read More about Self-assembly of two-dimensional colloidal clusters by tuning the hydrophobicity, composition, and packing geometry.

Radiochemistry on chip: towards dose-on-demand synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals (2013)
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Arima, V., Pascali, G., Lade, O., Kretschmer, H. R., Bernsdorf, I., Hammond, V., …Rinaldi, R. (2013). Radiochemistry on chip: towards dose-on-demand synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Lab on a chip, 13(12), 2328-2336. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3lc00055a

We have developed an integrated microfluidic platform for producing 2-[¹⁸F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (¹⁸F-FDG) in continuous flow from a single bolus of radioactive isotope solution, with constant product yields achieved throughout the operation that... Read More about Radiochemistry on chip: towards dose-on-demand synthesis of PET radiopharmaceuticals.

In situ study of the evolution of atomic strain of bulk metallic glass and its effects on shear band formation (2013)
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Huang, Y. J., Khong, J. C., Connolley, T., & Mi, J. (2013). In situ study of the evolution of atomic strain of bulk metallic glass and its effects on shear band formation. Scripta materialia, 69(3), 207-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2013.03.016

The tensile behavior of TiZrNiCuBe metallic glass was studied using synchrotron X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Shear band formation was carefully controlled by the introduction of a stress gradient due to a semi-circular notch. M... Read More about In situ study of the evolution of atomic strain of bulk metallic glass and its effects on shear band formation.

Sexuality and sexual symbolism as processes of gendered identity formation: An autoethnography of an accounting firm (2013)
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Haynes, K. (2013). Sexuality and sexual symbolism as processes of gendered identity formation: An autoethnography of an accounting firm. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, 26(3), 374-398. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571311311865

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to critically evaluate sexuality and sexual symbolism within the organisational culture of an accounting firm to explore how it is implicated in processes of gendering identities of employees within the firm. Design/... Read More about Sexuality and sexual symbolism as processes of gendered identity formation: An autoethnography of an accounting firm.

Parallels between embryo and cancer cell metabolism (2013)
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Smith, D., & Sturmey, R. (2013). Parallels between embryo and cancer cell metabolism. Biochemical Society Transactions, 41(2), 664 - 669. https://doi.org/10.1042/BST20120352

A key characteristic of cancer cells is the ability to switch from a predominantly oxidative metabolism to glycolysis and the production of lactate even when oxygen is plentiful. This metabolic switch, known as the Warburg effect, was first described... Read More about Parallels between embryo and cancer cell metabolism.

Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures (2013)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2013). Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 52(2), 190-215. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12006

The aim of this article is straightforward and practical: by utilising elements of routine activity and rational choice theories, it explains how online child sex offenders use the Internet and what can be done to counter the challenge they pose. The... Read More about Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures.

The policing of Internet sex offences: pluralised governance versus hierarchies of standing (2013)
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Yar, M. (2013). The policing of Internet sex offences: pluralised governance versus hierarchies of standing. Policing and Society, 23(4), (482-497). doi:10.1080/10439463.2013.780226. ISSN 1043-9463

This article considers the dominant structure and patterns of policing as related to Internet-based sex offences. It is argued that the policing of Internet sex offences occupies an anomalous position, as compared to other forms of online offending.... Read More about The policing of Internet sex offences: pluralised governance versus hierarchies of standing.

The stellar masses of ~40 000 uv selected galaxies from the wigglez survey at 0.3 < z < 1.0: Analogues of Lyman Break galaxies? (2013)
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Banerji, M., Glazebrook, K., Blake, C., Brough, S., Colless, M., Contreras, C., …Yee, H. K. C. (2013). The stellar masses of ~40 000 uv selected galaxies from the wigglez survey at 0.3 < z < 1.0: Analogues of Lyman Break galaxies?. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 431(3), 2209-2229. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stt320

We characterize the stellar masses and star formation rates in a sample of ̃40 000 spectroscopically confirmed UV-luminous galaxies at 0.3 < z < 1.0 selected from within theWiggleZ Dark Energy Survey. In particular, we match this UV bright population... Read More about The stellar masses of ~40 000 uv selected galaxies from the wigglez survey at 0.3 < z < 1.0: Analogues of Lyman Break galaxies?.

The automated monocyte count is independently predictive of overall survival from diagnosis in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and of survival following first-line chemotherapy (2013)
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Mazumdar, R., Evans, P., Culpin, R., Bailey, J., & Allsup, D. (2013). The automated monocyte count is independently predictive of overall survival from diagnosis in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and of survival following first-line chemotherapy. Leukemia Research, 37(6), 614-618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leukres.2013.02.020

We conducted an analysis of the effect of monocytosis at diagnosis of CLL on subsequent overall (OS) and treatment-free survival (TFS). Monocyte counts were performed using the Sysmex XE2100™ analyser. A monocyte count >0.91×109L-1 at the time of dia... Read More about The automated monocyte count is independently predictive of overall survival from diagnosis in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and of survival following first-line chemotherapy.

Investigation of the gate oxide leakage current of low temperature formed hafnium oxide films (2013)
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Verrelli, E., & Tsoukalas, D. (2013). Investigation of the gate oxide leakage current of low temperature formed hafnium oxide films. Journal of applied physics, 113(11), Article 114103. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4795278

In this work, low temperature physically deposited hafnium oxide films are investigated in terms of their electrical properties through measurements and analysis of leakage currents in order to understand the defects behavior in this dielectric mater... Read More about Investigation of the gate oxide leakage current of low temperature formed hafnium oxide films.

Kinematics fingerprints of leader and follower role-taking during cooperative joint actions (2013)
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Sacheli, L. M., Tidoni, E., Pavone, E. F., Aglioti, S. M., & Candidi, M. (2013). Kinematics fingerprints of leader and follower role-taking during cooperative joint actions. Experimental Brain Research, 226(4), 473-486. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-013-3459-7

Performing online complementary motor adjustments is quintessential to joint actions since it allows interacting people to coordinate efficiently and achieve a common goal. We sought to determine whether, during dyadic interactions, signaling strateg... Read More about Kinematics fingerprints of leader and follower role-taking during cooperative joint actions.

What is available for case identification in autism research in mainland China? (2013)
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Sun, X., Allison, C., Auyeung, B., Matthews, F. E., Baron-Cohen, S., & Brayne, C. (2013). What is available for case identification in autism research in mainland China?. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(5), 579-590. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.11.003

Little is known about research on Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in mainland China. The few available studies in mainland China have shown the screening and diagnostic instruments for ASC used in mainland China were different from the West. Literat... Read More about What is available for case identification in autism research in mainland China?.

Lu-Hf and Sm-Nd dating of metamorphic garnet: evidence for multiple accretion events during the Caledonian orogeny in Scotland (2013)
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Bird, A. F., Thirlwall, M. F., Strachan, R. A., & Manning, C. J. (2013). Lu-Hf and Sm-Nd dating of metamorphic garnet: evidence for multiple accretion events during the Caledonian orogeny in Scotland. Journal of the Geological Society, 170(2), 301-317. https://doi.org/10.1144/jgs2012-083

Caledonian orogenesis in Scotland is currently interpreted in terms of a Mid-Ordovician arc- continent collision (Grampian event) followed by the Silurian collision of Laurentia with Baltica (Scandian event). Lu-Hf and Sm-Nd garnet ages of c. 475-460... Read More about Lu-Hf and Sm-Nd dating of metamorphic garnet: evidence for multiple accretion events during the Caledonian orogeny in Scotland.

Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior toward ethylene of 2-[1-(4,6-dimethyl-2-benzhydrylphenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-(arylimino)ethyl] pyridylmetal (iron or cobalt) chlorides (2013)
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Wang, S., Li, B., Liang, T., Redshaw, C., Li, Y., & Sun, W. H. (2013). Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior toward ethylene of 2-[1-(4,6-dimethyl-2-benzhydrylphenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-(arylimino)ethyl] pyridylmetal (iron or cobalt) chlorides. Dalton Transactions : an international journal of inorganic chemistry, 42(25), 9188-9197. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3dt00011g

A series of 2-[1-(4,6-dimethyl-2-benzhydrylphenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1- (arylimino)ethyl]pyridines was synthesized and used to prepare the iron(ii) and cobalt(ii) chloride complexes thereof. All organic compounds were fully characterized by elemental ana... Read More about Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior toward ethylene of 2-[1-(4,6-dimethyl-2-benzhydrylphenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-(arylimino)ethyl] pyridylmetal (iron or cobalt) chlorides.

Surface estimation of a pedestrian walk for outdoor use of power wheelchair based robot (2013)
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Khan, A. A., un Nabi, S. R., & Iqbal, J. (2013). Surface estimation of a pedestrian walk for outdoor use of power wheelchair based robot. Life science journal, 10(3), 1697-1704

In mobile robotics, surface estimation and object recognition play vital role in navigation and control. This research presents a normal vector estimation method of a surface using Delaunay tessellation. The proposed strategy is an expansion of previ... Read More about Surface estimation of a pedestrian walk for outdoor use of power wheelchair based robot.

Design of a multiple bloom filter for distributed navigation routing (2013)
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Jiang, P., Ji, Y., Wang, X., Zhu, J., & Cheng, Y. (2014). Design of a multiple bloom filter for distributed navigation routing. IEEE transactions on systems, man, and cybernetics. Systems, 44(2), 254-260. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMC.2013.2242884

Unmanned navigation of vehicles and mobile robots can be greatly simplified by providing environmental intelligence with dispersed wireless sensors. The wireless sensors can work as active landmarks for vehicle localization and routing. However, wire... Read More about Design of a multiple bloom filter for distributed navigation routing.

Incidence of and risk factors for perineal trauma: A prospective observational study (2013)
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Smith, L. A., Price, N., Simonite, V., & Burns, E. E. (2013). Incidence of and risk factors for perineal trauma: A prospective observational study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 13, Article 59. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-13-59

Background: Our aim was to describe the range of perineal trauma in women with a singleton vaginal birth and estimate the effect of maternal and obstetric characteristics on the incidence of perineal tears. Methods: We conducted a prospective observa... Read More about Incidence of and risk factors for perineal trauma: A prospective observational study.

Blue-emitting butterfly-shaped 1,3,5,9-tetraarylpyrenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties (2013)
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Feng, X., Hu, J. Y., Iwanaga, F., Seto, N., Redshaw, C., Elsegood, M. R., & Yamato, T. (2013). Blue-emitting butterfly-shaped 1,3,5,9-tetraarylpyrenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties. Organic Letters, 15(6), 1318-1321. https://doi.org/10.1021/ol4002653

The first example of aryl-functionalized, butterfly-shaped, highly fluorescent and stable blue-emitting monomers, namely, 7-tert-butyl-1,3,5,9- tetrakis(p-R-phenyl)pyrenes, were synthesized by the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction from a novel b... Read More about Blue-emitting butterfly-shaped 1,3,5,9-tetraarylpyrenes: Synthesis, crystal structures, and photophysical properties.