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Parameters for the mathematical modelling of clostridium difficile acquisition and transmission: A systematic review (2013)
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Otete, E. H., Ahankari, A. S., Jones, H., Bolton, K. J., Jordan, C. W., Boswell, T. C., …Puleston, R. L. (2013). Parameters for the mathematical modelling of clostridium difficile acquisition and transmission: A systematic review. PLoS ONE, 8(12), e84224. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0084224

Introduction: Mathematical modelling of Clostridium difficile infection dynamics could contribute to the optimisation of strategies for its prevention and control. The objective of this systematic review was to summarise the available literature spec... Read More about Parameters for the mathematical modelling of clostridium difficile acquisition and transmission: A systematic review.

The costs of giving up: Action versus inaction asymmetries in regret (2013)
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Nicolle, A., & Riggs, K. (2013). The costs of giving up: Action versus inaction asymmetries in regret. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(6), 702. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X13001143

Kurzban et al.'s opportunity cost model of mental effort relies heavily on counterfactual thinking. We suggest that a closer inspection of the role of counterfactual emotions, and particularly of action/inaction asymmetries in anticipated regret, may... Read More about The costs of giving up: Action versus inaction asymmetries in regret.

Framework for understanding marine ecosystem health (2013)
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Tett, P., Gowen, R. J., Painting, S. J., Elliott, M., Forster, R., Mills, D. K., …Wilkinson, M. (2013). Framework for understanding marine ecosystem health. Marine ecology progress series, 494, 1-27. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10539

ABSTRACT: Although the terms 'health' and 'healthy' are often applied to marine ecosystems and communicate information about holistic condition (e.g. as required by the Ecosystem Approach), their meaning is unclear. Ecosystems have been understood in... Read More about Framework for understanding marine ecosystem health.

Factors associated with social interactions between deaf children and their hearing peers: A systematic literature review (2013)
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Batten, G., Oakes, P. M., & Alexander, T. (2014). Factors associated with social interactions between deaf children and their hearing peers: A systematic literature review. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 19(3), 285-302. https://doi.org/10.1093/deafed/ent052

Research indicates that deaf children can have marked social difficulties compared with their hearing peers. Factors that influence these social interactions need to be reviewed to inform interventions. A systematic search of 5 key databases and 3 sp... Read More about Factors associated with social interactions between deaf children and their hearing peers: A systematic literature review.

The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study (2013)
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Rossi, S., Colicchia, C., Cozzolino, A., & Christopher, M. (2013). The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study. Supply chain management, 18(6), 583-603. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-02-2012-0053

Purpose: Sustainability and the search for solutions that are both efficient and ecologically sound (eco-efficient) have become topics of great interest. However, companies seeking to develop supply chain solutions that are eco-efficient are often ha... Read More about The logistics service providers in eco-efficiency innovation: An empirical study.

On-chip processing of particles and cells via multilaminar flow streams (2013)
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Tarn, M. D., Lopez-Martinez, M. J., & Pamme, N. (2014). On-chip processing of particles and cells via multilaminar flow streams. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 406(1), 139-161. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-013-7363-6

The processing of particles, cells, and droplets for reactions, analyses, labeling, and coating is an important aspect of many microfluidic workflows. However, performing multi-step processes is typically a laborious and timeconsuming endeavor. By ex... Read More about On-chip processing of particles and cells via multilaminar flow streams.

History without royalty? Queen and the strata of the popular music canon (2013)
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Desler, A. (2013). History without royalty? Queen and the strata of the popular music canon. Popular music, 32(3), 385-405. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0261143013000287

Although canon formation has been discussed in popular music studies for over a decade, the notion of what constitutes ‘the popular music canon' is still vague. However, considering that many scholars resent canon formation due to the negative effect... Read More about History without royalty? Queen and the strata of the popular music canon.

Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in humans (2013)
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Ariyaratnam, P., Loubani, M., & Morice, A. H. (2013). Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in humans. Biomed research international, 2013, Article 623684. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/623684

Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction is the elegant theory put forward more than six decades ago to explain regional variations in perfusion within the lung in certain animal species in response to localised restrictions in oxygenation. Although consid... Read More about Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in humans.

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following high dose chemotherapy for non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas (2013)
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Peinemann, F., Smith, L. A., & Bartel, C. (2013). Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following high dose chemotherapy for non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2013(8), Article CD008216. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008216.pub4

© 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a highly heterogeneous group of rare malignant solid tumors. Non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas (NRSTS) comprise all STS except rhabdomyosarcoma. In patients with ad... Read More about Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following high dose chemotherapy for non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas.

Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies (2013)
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Iqbal, J., Pasha, M., Riaz-un-Nabi, Khan, H., & Iqbal, J. (2013). Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies. Life science journal, 10(3), 804-813

This survey reports the approaches for object detection and successful target tracking based on image acquisition for real time applications. Moving target detection and its tracking is an important research topic in computer vision and robotics. Com... Read More about Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies.

Airway reflux as a cause of respiratory disease (2013)
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Morice, A. H. (2013). Airway reflux as a cause of respiratory disease. Breathe, 9(4), 257-266. https://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.000513

Reflux is the cause of much respiratory disease. More commonly still, it is the unrecognised agent provoking the symptoms of respiratory disease. That the reflux entering the airways from the gastrointestinal tract is central to the diagnosis, therap... Read More about Airway reflux as a cause of respiratory disease.

Are interventions to reduce the impact of arsenic contamination of groundwater on human health in developing countries effective? A systematic review (2013)
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Jones-Hughes, T., Peters, J., Whear, R., Cooper, C., Evans, H., Depledge, M., & Pearson, M. (2013). Are interventions to reduce the impact of arsenic contamination of groundwater on human health in developing countries effective? A systematic review. Environmental Evidence, 2(1), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-2382-2-11

Background Within developing countries, groundwater provides an alternative drinking source to polluted surface water. However, the presence of arsenic in some groundwater sources has resulted in chronic worldwide poisoning. The aim of this review wa... Read More about Are interventions to reduce the impact of arsenic contamination of groundwater on human health in developing countries effective? A systematic review.

Modelling of tar formation and evolution for biomass gasification: A review (2013)
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Font Palma, C. (2013). Modelling of tar formation and evolution for biomass gasification: A review. Applied energy, 111, 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.04.082

Many by-products are generated during gasification, such as tar, NOx, SO2, and fly ash. In particular, tar elimination from the product gas is necessary to make gasification an attractive option. The presence of tar can cause operational problems to... Read More about Modelling of tar formation and evolution for biomass gasification: A review.

The kinin–kallikrein system: physiological roles, pathophysiology and its relationship to cancer biomarkers (2013)
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Kashuba, E., Bailey, J., Allsup, D., & Cawkwell, L. (2013). The kinin–kallikrein system: physiological roles, pathophysiology and its relationship to cancer biomarkers. Biomarkers, 18(4), 279-296. https://doi.org/10.3109/1354750x.2013.787544

The kinin–kallikrein system (KKS) is an endogenous multiprotein cascade, the activation of which leads to triggering of the intrinsic coagulation pathway and enzymatic hydrolysis of kininogens with the consequent release of bradykinin-related peptide... Read More about The kinin–kallikrein system: physiological roles, pathophysiology and its relationship to cancer biomarkers.

Prevalence of autism in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2013)
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Sun, X., Allison, C., Matthews, F. E., Sharp, S. J., Auyeung, B., Baron-Cohen, S., & Brayne, C. (2013). Prevalence of autism in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Molecular Autism, 4(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/2040-2392-4-7

Background: The prevalence of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) is 1% in developed countries, but little data are available from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This study synthesizes evidence relating to the prevalence of ASC in these areas and... Read More about Prevalence of autism in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic cough hypersensitivity syndrome (2013)
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Morice, A. H. (2013). Chronic cough hypersensitivity syndrome. Cough, 9(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-9974-9-14

Chronic cough has been suggested to be due to three conditions, asthma, post nasal drip, and reflux disease. A different paradigm has evolved in which cough is viewed as the primary condition characterised by afferent neuronal hypersensitivity and di... Read More about Chronic cough hypersensitivity syndrome.

Soft OR in China: A critical report (2013)
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Li, Y., & Zhu, Z. (2014). Soft OR in China: A critical report. European journal of operational research, 232(3), 427-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2013.04.035

As China's reform steps into the 'deep water zone' where value complexity becomes paramount, general-purpose decision-making aids such as Operational Research (OR) are increasingly confronted with the challenge of dealing with interest conflicts. How... Read More about Soft OR in China: A critical report.

Parliamentary enclosure, vermin and the cultural life of English parishes, 1750-1850 (2013)
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Cragoe, M., & McDonagh, B. (2013). Parliamentary enclosure, vermin and the cultural life of English parishes, 1750-1850. Continuity and Change, 28(1), 27-50. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0268416013000118

This article explores the impact of parliamentary enclosure on the cultural life of English villages after 1750. It focuses on parish-sponsored vermin control, arguing that the popular 'hunting' sanctioned by parish vestries under Tudor legislation,... Read More about Parliamentary enclosure, vermin and the cultural life of English parishes, 1750-1850.

Nanophase Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial in advanced hard tissue engineering: A review (2013)
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Zakaria, S. M., Sharif Zein, S. H., Othman, M. R., Yang, F., & Jansen, J. A. (2013). Nanophase Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial in advanced hard tissue engineering: A review. Tissue Engineering: Parts A, B, and C, 19(5), 431-441. https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2012.0624

Hydroxyapatite is a biocompatible material that is extensively used in the replacement and regeneration of bone material. In nature, nanostructured hydroxyapatite is the main component present in hard body tissues. Hence, the state of the art in nano... Read More about Nanophase Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial in advanced hard tissue engineering: A review.

New targets for the immunotherapy of colon cancer - Does reactive disease hold the answer (2013)
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Boncheva, V., Bonney, S. A., Brooks, S. E., Tangney, M., O'Sullivan, G., Mirnezami, A., & Guinn, B. A. (2013). New targets for the immunotherapy of colon cancer - Does reactive disease hold the answer. Cancer Gene Therapy, 20(3), 157-168. https://doi.org/10.1038/cgt.2013.5

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in both men and women, posing a serious demographic and economic burden worldwide. In the United Kingdom, CRC affects 1 in every 20 people and it is often detected once well establ... Read More about New targets for the immunotherapy of colon cancer - Does reactive disease hold the answer.