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Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction (2003)
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750

In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low profit margins and high failure rates. At times firms will seek to grow in an... Read More about Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction.

the eyes are filled with images (2003)
Other
Burton, K. (2003). the eyes are filled with images. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Work for Strings (2 violins and 2 Cellos) and Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon). It took its structural inspiration from the mechanics of a kaleidoscope. It was the first piece of the composer's output that explored the relationship betw... Read More about the eyes are filled with images.

Evolutionary algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of sequential logic circuits. (2003)
Thesis
Ali, B. Evolutionary algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of sequential logic circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4338

Considerable progress has been made recently 1n the understanding of combinational logic optimization. Consequently a large number of university and industrial Electric Computing Aided Design (ECAD) programs are now available for optimal logic syn... Read More about Evolutionary algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of sequential logic circuits..

Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections (2003)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2003). Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 59, 641-663. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0143-974X%2802%2900060-3

The results of a series of full-scale torsion tests on rectangular hollow sections (RHS) are presented and discussed. The observed torque–twist behaviour is compared to that predicted by an extended version of Marshall’s simplified thick wall torsion... Read More about Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections.

Higher-order sliding mode control of a diesel generator set (2003)
Journal Article
Goh, K. B., Spurgeon, S. K., & Jones, N. B. (2003). Higher-order sliding mode control of a diesel generator set. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 217(3), 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1177/095965180321700305

Diesel engines are used as prime movers and independent power sources in many applications because of their advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, robustness and reliability. This paper presents the results of isochronous speed controller design and... Read More about Higher-order sliding mode control of a diesel generator set.

Area and power optimization of FPRM function based circuits. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Xia, Y., Ali, B., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2003). Area and power optimization of FPRM function based circuits. In Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE INternational Symposium on Circuits and Systems (V329-V332). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISCAS.2003.1206270

In this paper a frame of power dissipation estimation for FPRM function based circuits is presented and polarity conversion is proposed to optimize power and area for FPRM functions. Based on searching optimized polarity, an optimized algotithm is pr... Read More about Area and power optimization of FPRM function based circuits..

Comparing neurophysiological measurements of simulated and real brains (2003)
Journal Article
Andras, P. (2003). Comparing neurophysiological measurements of simulated and real brains. Neurocomputing, 52-54, 677-682. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-2312%2802%2900729-4

The paper presents the comparison of simulated brains with real brains by means of statistical properties of neurophysiological measurements. Two neural models are selected to build a simulated column of the primary visual cortex. The first simulatio... Read More about Comparing neurophysiological measurements of simulated and real brains.

Environmental risk, cooperation, and communication complexity (2003)
Book Chapter
Andras, P., Roberts, G., & Lazarus, J. (2003). Environmental risk, cooperation, and communication complexity. In E. Alonso, D. Kudenko, & D. Kazakov (Eds.), Adaptive Agents and Multi-Agent Systems: Adaptation and Multi-Agent Learning (49-65). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44826-8_4

The evolution of cooperation and communication in communities of individuals is a puzzling problem for a wide range of scientific disciplines, ranging from evolutionary theory to the theory and application of multi-agent systems. A key issue is to un... Read More about Environmental risk, cooperation, and communication complexity.

Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. (2003)
Journal Article
Lo, H. K., Wan, K., Lo, V., Yip, C., & Wan, Q. (2003). Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 37(2), 149-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-2615%2802%2900005-X

In metropolitan areas where multi-modal trips are common, modeling transfers is an important issue. The existing approach of connecting multi-modal networks, without attending to the number or kinds of transfers, cannot fully describe actual behavior... Read More about Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network..

Unemployment duration and employability in remote rural labour markets (2003)
Journal Article
Lindsay, C., McCracken, M. G., & McQuaid, R. W. (2003). Unemployment duration and employability in remote rural labour markets. Journal of Rural Studies, 19(2), 187-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0743-0167%2802%2900067-0

This paper analyses the barriers to work faced by long- and short-term unemployed people in remote rural labour markets. Applying a broad concept of 'employability' as an analytical framework, it considers the attributes and experiences of 190 job se... Read More about Unemployment duration and employability in remote rural labour markets.

Simulation and measurement of broadband microstrip patch antenna for 3G wireless communications (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abd-Alhameed, R., Khalil, K., Excell, P. S., & See, C. H. (2003). Simulation and measurement of broadband microstrip patch antenna for 3G wireless communications. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A20030116

Bandwidth enhancement and size reduction techniques for microstrip patch antennas are investigated, both theoretically and experimentally. Two types of novel and small broadband stripline-fed microstrip patch antennas for 3G mobile communications are... Read More about Simulation and measurement of broadband microstrip patch antenna for 3G wireless communications.

A stochastic frontier model of the productive efficiency of Korean container terminals (2003)
Journal Article
Cullinane, K., & Song, D. (2003). A stochastic frontier model of the productive efficiency of Korean container terminals. Applied Economics, 35(3), 251-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840210139355

A central objective of port privatization and/or deregulation policies is stimulating greater efficiency by engendering a more competitive market and commercial approach to management. Korea provides a prime example of a nation that is implementing s... Read More about A stochastic frontier model of the productive efficiency of Korean container terminals.

Low Power Design Techniques for Digital Logic Circuits. (2003)
Thesis
Xia, Y. Low Power Design Techniques for Digital Logic Circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6887

With the rapid increase in the density and the size of chips and systems, area and power dissipation become critical concern in Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuit design. Low power design techniques are essential for today's VLSI industry.... Read More about Low Power Design Techniques for Digital Logic Circuits..

Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway (2003)
Journal Article
Reid, A., Fairfield, C. A., & Sibbald, A. (2003). Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 156(1), 57-66. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.156.1.57.37647

Local authorities are concerned about the adoption of cable television networks after they reach two years of age. Concerns have been raised about the shallow burial depth (250 mm to the crown for ducts in footways), the longevity of the reinstatemen... Read More about Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway.

Implementing Inclusive Design: The Discrepancy between Theory and Practice (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dong, H., Keates, S., Clarkson, P. J., & Cassim, J. (2002, October). Implementing Inclusive Design: The Discrepancy between Theory and Practice. Presented at 7th ERCIM International Workshop on User Interfaces for All, Paris, France

The theory of inclusive design tends to require user involvement and iterative assessment throughout the whole design process. However, in an industrial context, companies are restricted by design constraints such as time and cost. Through investigat... Read More about Implementing Inclusive Design: The Discrepancy between Theory and Practice.