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Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach (2015)
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Wani, S., Maker, J., Thompson, J., Barnes, J., & Singleton, I. (2015). Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach. Agriculture, 5(2), 155-169. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture5020155

The efficacy of “gaseous” ozone in reducing numbers and re-growth of food-borne pathogens, (Escherichia coli and Listeria spp.), on leafy salads was investigated using spinach. A preliminary in vivo study showed 1-log reduction in six strains of E. c... Read More about Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach.

Trust development and horizontal collaboration in logistics: a theory based evolutionary framework (2015)
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Pomponi, F., Fratocchi, L., & Rossi Tafuri, S. (2015). Trust development and horizontal collaboration in logistics: a theory based evolutionary framework. Supply chain management, 20(1), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/scm-02-2014-0078

Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide academicians and practitioners alike with a theory-based framework regarding horizontal collaboration in logistics. The proposed tool is based on an incremental perspective, according to two main dim... Read More about Trust development and horizontal collaboration in logistics: a theory based evolutionary framework.

MOVES model for idling emission of signalised junction in developing country. (2015)
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Kumar, R., Parida, P., Shukla, S., & Saleh, W. (2015). MOVES model for idling emission of signalised junction in developing country. World journal of science, technology and sustainable development, 12(1), 25-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-06-2014-0009

Purpose The purpose of this paper is estimation of total emission during idling of vehicles and validate emission results from real-world data. Design/methodology/approach MOVES201b emission model is customized for developing country like Indi... Read More about MOVES model for idling emission of signalised junction in developing country..

Travel behaviour in Saudi Arabia and the role of social factors. (2014)
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Al-Atawi, A. M., & Saleh, W. (2014). Travel behaviour in Saudi Arabia and the role of social factors. Transport, 29, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3846/16484142.2014.91319

Travel behaviour research indicates that travel decisions are usually influenced by accessibility as well as characteristics of the transport systems. Factors such as travel times, travel costs, waiting times, walking times have the most significant... Read More about Travel behaviour in Saudi Arabia and the role of social factors..

Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism (2014)
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Whiting, J., & Hannam, K. (2014). Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 49, 65-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2014.08.007

While much recent research has been focused on aspects of creative tourism, relatively little has paid attention to the views of creative residents. In this paper we argue that romantically informed modes of travel are important to working artists. T... Read More about Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism.

Structural and functional indices show similar performance in marine ecosystem quality assessment (2014)
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Culhane, F. E., Briers, R. A., Tett, P., & Fernandes, T. F. (2014). Structural and functional indices show similar performance in marine ecosystem quality assessment. Ecological Indicators, 43, 271-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2014.03.009

Reliable ecosystem quality assessment of marine environments is increasingly important due to mounting pressures attributable to human activities. Biotic indices are widely used in studies to describe communities and indicate the ecological state of... Read More about Structural and functional indices show similar performance in marine ecosystem quality assessment.

Seaport network performance measurement in the context of global freight supply chains. (2013)
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Lam, J. S. L., & Song, D. (2013). Seaport network performance measurement in the context of global freight supply chains. Polish maritime research, 20, 47-54. https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0026%2C

A global distribution channel with a reliable freight transport system is essential in the contemporary world economy. Acting as trade facilitators, seaports are important players in the system. The study of the role of ports in supply chain manageme... Read More about Seaport network performance measurement in the context of global freight supply chains..

A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society. (2013)
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Becker, A. H., Acciaro, M., Asariotis, R., Cabrera, E., Cretegny, L., Crist, P., …Velegrakis, A. F. (2013). A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society. Climatic Change, 120, 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-0843-z

With 80 % of world trade carried by sea, seaports provide crucial linkages in global supply-chains and are essential for the ability of all countries to access global markets. Seaports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climatic cha... Read More about A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society..

Some observations on mandatory disclosure practices of Malaysian public Listed companies (2013)
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Abdullah, M., Sulaiman, N. A., Sapiei, N. S., & Minhat, M. (2013). Some observations on mandatory disclosure practices of Malaysian public Listed companies. Middle East journal of scientific research, 17, 1228-1236. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2013.17.09.12278

This study investigates the mandatory disclosure practices evident in the annual reports of Malaysian public listed companies. Our findings show that none of the examined companies fully met the mandatory disclosure requirements even though the compa... Read More about Some observations on mandatory disclosure practices of Malaysian public Listed companies.

Measuring compliance with IFRS mandatory disclosure requirements: some evidence from Malaysia (2013)
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Abdullah, M., & Minhat, M. (2013). Measuring compliance with IFRS mandatory disclosure requirements: some evidence from Malaysia. Australian journal of basic and applied sciences / International network for scientific information ; INSInet, 7, 163-169

This study examines 225 Malaysian public listed firms’ compliance with IFRS mandatory disclosure requirements during 2008. Two unweighted methods of measuring compliance are used: the dichotomous method and the partial compliance method. The results... Read More about Measuring compliance with IFRS mandatory disclosure requirements: some evidence from Malaysia.

The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation. (2013)
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Monios, J., & Wilmsmeier, G. (2013). The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation. Transport Policy, 30, 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2013.09.010

The port regionalisation concept extended earlier spatial models of port development with a focus on institutional relationships governing the complexity of inland connections. The concept accounts for the fact that modern ports operate in an increas... Read More about The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation..

Corporate disclosure quality in Malaysia (2013)
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Abdullah, M., & Minhat, M. (2013). Corporate disclosure quality in Malaysia. International Journal of Education and Research, 1,

The objective of this study is to examine the quality of corporate disclosure in the annual reports of Malaysian public listed companies. It reviewed the reports published by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants from 2006-2012 on the common findi... Read More about Corporate disclosure quality in Malaysia.

Improving cloud network security using the Tree-Rule firewall (2013)
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He, X., Chomsiri, T., Nanda, P., & Tan, Z. (2014). Improving cloud network security using the Tree-Rule firewall. Future Generation Computer Systems, 30, 116-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2013.06.024

This study proposes a new model of firewall called the ‘Tree-Rule Firewall’, which offers various benefits and is applicable for large networks such as ‘cloud’ networks. The recently available firewalls (i.e., Listed-Rule firewalls) have their limita... Read More about Improving cloud network security using the Tree-Rule firewall.

The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings. (2013)
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Monios, J., & Lambert, B. (2013). The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings. Journal of Transport Geography, 27, 36-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.03.015

This paper examines the development process of the HeartlandIntermodal Corridor from Norfolk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio in the United States, opened in September 2010. The aim of the project was to decrease transport costs and increase competitivene... Read More about The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings..

Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China (2013)
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Monios, J., & Wang, Y. (2013). Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China. GeoJournal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-013-9473-2

This paper examines the spatial and institutional characteristics of the emerging trend of inland port development in China. The paper analyses a sample of 18 major inland ports in three geographical clusters, comparing observed issues with similar d... Read More about Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China.

How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition. (2013)
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Kumar, R., Parida, P., Durai, B. K., & Saleh, W. (2013). How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition. World journal of science, technology and sustainable development, 10, 66-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/20425941311313119

Purpose – Heterogeneous traffic in Delhi is complex to understand due its typical composition, speed acceleration, cruising, deceleration and idling activity in flow. To arrive at accurate emission factor estimates and implement proper traffic demand... Read More about How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition..

A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different? (2012)
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Merkert, R., & Cowie, J. (2012). A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different?. Journal of Air Transport Management, 22, 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jairtraman.2012.01.002

This paper applies a top-down approach to transaction cost measurement to identify the size of the transaction sector within types of transport firms in Britain, including rail and bus operating firms but also and importantly of airlines. Whilst this... Read More about A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different?.

Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. (2012)
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Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Garrod, B. (2012). Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2012.667070

Revenue management is often identified as a potentially valuable tool for addressing some of the challenges currently facing visitor attractions. This article sets out to investigate the adoption of revenue-management practices by Scottish paid-entry... Read More about Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions..

Islamic financial instruments in corporate firms’ balance sheet: a research note (2012)
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Dzolkarnaini, N., & Minhat, M. (2012). Islamic financial instruments in corporate firms’ balance sheet: a research note. International Journal of Excellence in Islamic Banking and Finance, 2,

Purpose: This paper examines the use of Islamic Financial Instruments (IFIs) in the corporate firms’ balance sheet. Methodology/Approach: The overall research approach involves an examination of annual reports of 20 top non-financial firms from 16 c... Read More about Islamic financial instruments in corporate firms’ balance sheet: a research note.

The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis (2012)
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Cullinane, K., & Wang, Y. (2012). The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis. Maritime Policy and Management, 39, 169-187. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2011.650719

This paper aims to provide a hierarchical configuration of the container port industry. It attempts to do so by determining a port hierarchy and then, utilising this, deriving the nature of the spatial interactions between sample ports in East Asia.... Read More about The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis.