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Exploiting agent mobility for large-scale network monitoring (2002)
Journal Article
Liotta, A., Pavlou, G., & Knight, G. (2002). Exploiting agent mobility for large-scale network monitoring. IEEE Network, 16(3), 7-15. https://doi.org/10.1109/MNET.2002.1002994

As networks become pervasive, the importance of efficient information gathering for purposes such as monitoring, fault diagnosis, and performance evaluation increases. Distributed monitoring systems based on either management protocols such as SNMP o... Read More about Exploiting agent mobility for large-scale network monitoring.

Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. (2002)
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Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002). Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90

This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow appraisal techniques alone do not take into account managerial investment flex... Read More about Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach..

Production economics of a vertically separated railway – The case of the British train operating companies. (2002)
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Cowie, J. (2002). Production economics of a vertically separated railway – The case of the British train operating companies. Trasporti europei, 5, 45-52

This paper focuses on the production economics issues surrounding the vertical separation of infrastructure from rail services with regard to passenger operations. A case study of the British passenger railway privatisation is used. The British a... Read More about Production economics of a vertically separated railway – The case of the British train operating companies..

Genetic algorithm based state assignment for power and area optimisation. (2002)
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Xia, Y., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2002). Genetic algorithm based state assignment for power and area optimisation. IEE proceedings. Computers and digital techniques, 149, 128-133. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-cdt%3A20020431

The use of assignment to minimise power dissipation and area for finite-state machines is computationally difficult. Most published results show that the reduction of switching activity often trades with area penalty. Two cost functions are introduce... Read More about Genetic algorithm based state assignment for power and area optimisation..

Mismatch in local labour market in central Scotland: the neglected role of demand. (2002)
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Adams, J., Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2002). Mismatch in local labour market in central Scotland: the neglected role of demand. Urban Studies, 39(8), 1399-1416. https://doi.org/10.1080/00420980220142691

This paper presents a model of mismatch unemployment in two local labour markets in Scotland. A total of seven possible sources of such unemployment are identified and examined within the context of a predominantly urban area and a mixed urban-rural... Read More about Mismatch in local labour market in central Scotland: the neglected role of demand..

Mundane knowledge management and microlevel organizational learning: an ethological approach. (2002)
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Davenport, E. (2002). Mundane knowledge management and microlevel organizational learning: an ethological approach. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 53, 1038-1046. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.10110

Knowledge management is discussed in the context of articulation work, that is routine interactions in groups of local practice. In such situations, knowledge is largely acquired and maintained by learning from the appropriate behavior of others by m... Read More about Mundane knowledge management and microlevel organizational learning: an ethological approach..

Developing a practical inclusive interface design approach (2002)
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Keates, S., Clarkson, P. J., & Robinson, P. (2002). Developing a practical inclusive interface design approach. Interacting with Computers, 14(4), 271-299. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0953-5438%2801%2900054-6

It is known that many products, both software and hardware, are not accessible to large sections of the population. Designers instinctively design for able-bodied users and are either unaware of the needs of users with different capabilities, or do n... Read More about Developing a practical inclusive interface design approach.

Scenarios and the HCI-SE design problem (2002)
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Benyon, D., & Macaulay, C. (2002). Scenarios and the HCI-SE design problem. Interacting with Computers, 14(4), 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0953-5438%2802%2900007-3

Diaper's critical review of Carrol's book ‘Making Use’ raises a number of interesting issues about how to set about the design of interactive systems. In particular Diaper poses an issue that has long dogged the area of Human–Computer Interaction and... Read More about Scenarios and the HCI-SE design problem.

Relationships between mechanical properties, weight loss and chemical composition of wood during incipient brown rot decay. (2002)
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Curling, S., Clausen, C. A., & Winandy, J. E. (2002). Relationships between mechanical properties, weight loss and chemical composition of wood during incipient brown rot decay. Forest Products Journal, 52, 34-39

Incipient decay of wood by brown-rot fungi causes measurable strength losses in wood before measurable weight loss occurs. Previous studies have shown that the high levels of strength loss that occur during incipient brown-rot decay may be related to... Read More about Relationships between mechanical properties, weight loss and chemical composition of wood during incipient brown rot decay..

Hype and spin in the NHS (2002)
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Andras, P., & Charlton, B. (2002). Hype and spin in the NHS. British Journal of General Practice, 52(479), 520-521

Sustainable urban development: the framework and directory of assessment methods. (2002)
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Deakin, M., Curwell, S., & Lombardi, P. (2002). Sustainable urban development: the framework and directory of assessment methods. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, 4(2), 171-197. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1464333202000978

Sustainable development is an issue that has attracted a considerable amount of academic interest since the publication of the Brundtland Report. With Agenda 21, it is an issue which has also found its way into the policy and action programmes of the... Read More about Sustainable urban development: the framework and directory of assessment methods..

A design guide for performance assessment of solar light-pipes (2002)
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Zhang, X., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2002). A design guide for performance assessment of solar light-pipes. Lighting Research and Technology, 34(2), 149-168. https://doi.org/10.1191/1365782802li041oa

Due to an increasing demand for an improvement in environmental conditions for living and a need for energy saving, development of daylight exploitation products has accelerated. The invention of light-pipes which bring natural light indoors where su... Read More about A design guide for performance assessment of solar light-pipes.

Experimental method to quantify progressive stages of decay of wood by basidiomycete fungi. (2002)
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Curling, S. F., Clausen, C. A., Winandy, J. E., & Curling, S. (2002). Experimental method to quantify progressive stages of decay of wood by basidiomycete fungi. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 49(1), 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0964-8305%2801%2900101-9

A biological exposure method was developed that allows wood samples to be progressively removed for monitoring colonization and decay by basidiomycete fungi. Monitoring involves strength tests, determination of weight loss, and chemical analysis. To... Read More about Experimental method to quantify progressive stages of decay of wood by basidiomycete fungi..

Design of a PV driven low flow solar domestic hot water system and modeling of the system collector outlet temperature (2002)
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Grassie, T., MacGregor, K., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2002). Design of a PV driven low flow solar domestic hot water system and modeling of the system collector outlet temperature. Energy Conversion and Management, 43(8), 1063-1078. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0196-8904%2801%2900090-5

The system under consideration comprises a new freeze tolerant flat plate collector connected directly to a domestic hot water storage tank. Water is circulated by means of a small 12 V DC pump, driven directly by a PV module. It is desired that the... Read More about Design of a PV driven low flow solar domestic hot water system and modeling of the system collector outlet temperature.

Residual fracture toughness of normal- and high-strength gravel concrete after heating to 600°C. (2002)
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Zhang, B., & Bicanic, N. (2002). Residual fracture toughness of normal- and high-strength gravel concrete after heating to 600°C. Materials Journal, 99, 217-226

Fracture toughness represents the resistance of concrete to cracking and fracture, and is significantly influenced by heating scenarios such as heating temperature and exposure time. In this paper, two parameters—the classic fracture toughness and th... Read More about Residual fracture toughness of normal- and high-strength gravel concrete after heating to 600°C..

Novel visualisation techniques for working with multiple, overlapping classification hierarchies (2002)
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Graham, M., Watson, M. F., & Kennedy, J. (2002). Novel visualisation techniques for working with multiple, overlapping classification hierarchies. Taxon, 51, 351-358

A Java-based program is presented that provides a visualisation tool for display of and comparison between classification hierarchies. Taxa, or groups of taxa, can be tracked across multiple, overlapping classifications. Recognition of congruence and... Read More about Novel visualisation techniques for working with multiple, overlapping classification hierarchies.

The equivalence of support vector machine and regularization neural networks (2002)
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Andras, P. (2002). The equivalence of support vector machine and regularization neural networks. Neural Processing Letters, 15, 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1015292818897

We show in this brief paper the equivalence of the support vector machine and regularization neural networks. We prove both implication sides of the equivalence in a generally applicable way. The novelty lies in the effective construction of the regu... Read More about The equivalence of support vector machine and regularization neural networks.