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Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression (1994)
Journal Article
Coon, H., Hicks, A. A., Bailey, M. E., Hoff, M., Holik, J., Harvey, R. J., Johnson, K. J., Darlison, M. G., Reimherr, F., Wender, P., & Byerley, W. (1994). Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression. Psychiatric Genetics, 4(3), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041444-199400430-00009

The gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of manic depression. Tests of this hypothesis can now be carried out due to the recent characterization of simple sequence repeat polymorphisms for the... Read More about Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression.

Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stewart, B., Reading, I., Thomson, M., Binnie, T. D., Dickinson, K., & Wan, C. (1994). Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A19940441

The application of image processing and computer vision techniques to the analysis of video sequences of traffic flow offers considerable improvements over the existing methods of traffic data collection. The key to the development of a road monitori... Read More about Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis.

Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda (1994)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (1994). Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda. Journal of the Textile Institute, 85(4), 533-541. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405009408631299

A discussion of current thinking on the role of information as a business resource for competitive advantage leads to the conclusion that consideration should be given by the textile industry to the adoption of strategies to harness such a valuable r... Read More about Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda.

Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques (1994)
Journal Article
Lu, K., Jones, J., & Kerridge, J. (1994). Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques. Traffic engineering & control, 35(7/8), 433-436

A technique for modelling the flow of motor vehicle traffic in congested urban signal-controlled networks using parallel computing is presented. A brief overview of traffic simulation and control precedes a discussion of the future requirements for c... Read More about Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques.

Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kerridge, J., Jelly, I., & Bates, C. (1994, April). Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines. Presented at HPCN-Europe: International Conference on High-Performance Computing and Networking 1994, Munich, Germany

Many organisations are considering the use of large relational databases to implement their information needs. For large organisations this will result in the implementation of a machine dedicated to that task. In the near future, these database mach... Read More about Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines.

Dynamic Allocation of Tasks in occam3 (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kerridge, J., & Nixon, P. (1994). Dynamic Allocation of Tasks in occam3. In M. Jane, D. Marini, & A. De Gloria (Eds.), Transputer Applications and Systems '94: Proceedings of the 1994 World Transputer Congress, Cernobbio, Italy, Sept. 5-7, 1994

In many application environments there is a need to able to allocate resources dynamically. The occam programming language has no concept of such dynamic allocation. This paper shows how dynamic allocation can be incorporated into occam without sacri... Read More about Dynamic Allocation of Tasks in occam3.

A strategy for semantic integrity enforcement in a parallel database machine (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McCarroll, N., & Kerridge, J. (1994, July). A strategy for semantic integrity enforcement in a parallel database machine. Presented at Directions in Databases: 12th British National Conference on Databases, BNCOD 12, Guildford, UK

Semantic integrity constraints represent knowledge about data with which a relational database must be consistent. To enforce semantic integrity we must ensure that transactions which alter the database will preserve database consistency by accompany... Read More about A strategy for semantic integrity enforcement in a parallel database machine.

Benchmarking parallel SQL database machines (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jelly, I., Kerridge, J., & Bates, C. (1994, July). Benchmarking parallel SQL database machines. Presented at Directions in Databases 12th British National Conference on Databases, BNCOD 12, Guildford, UK

New parallel database systems are being developed to support the data processing needs of large commercial organisations: these offer increased performance in terms of processing throughput and enhanced support for both on-line transaction processing... Read More about Benchmarking parallel SQL database machines.

Large scale data management and massively parallel architectures in Automatic Fingerprint Recognition (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Walter, D., & Kerridge, J. (1994, April). Large scale data management and massively parallel architectures in Automatic Fingerprint Recognition. Presented at High-Performance Computing and Networking: International Conference and Exhibition, Munich, Germany

The National Transputer Support Centre is an independent parallel processing consultancy specialising in large scale data management and parallel databases. We were approached recently by the Home Office to investigate the data management aspects of... Read More about Large scale data management and massively parallel architectures in Automatic Fingerprint Recognition.

Dynamic allocation of processes and channels in T9000/C104 networks using occam3 (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kerridge, J. (1994). Dynamic allocation of processes and channels in T9000/C104 networks using occam3. In Progress in Transputer and occam Research: WoTUG-17: Proceedings of the 17th World occam* and Transputer User Group Technical Meeting (1-17)

The hardware of the Inmos T9000 transputer contains a resource channel mechanism which is used to implement a many-to-one client server programming model. This model has also been captured in occam3. The resource channel mechanism provided by the har... Read More about Dynamic allocation of processes and channels in T9000/C104 networks using occam3.

Parameterised Types in occam3(e) (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chutimaskul, W., & Kerridge, J. (1994). Parameterised Types in occam3(e). In Transputer/Occam: Proceedings of the 6th Transputer and Occam International Conference

An interrater reliability study of the Revised Elderly Persons’ Disability Scale (REPDS) (1994)
Journal Article
Maclean, F., & Nicol, M. (1994). An interrater reliability study of the Revised Elderly Persons’ Disability Scale (REPDS). Occupational Therapy International, 1(4), 233-249. https://doi.org/10.1002/oti.6150010404

The aim of this study was to investigate the interrater reliability of the Revised Elderly Persons' Disability Scale (REPDS). In a correlational design four raters assessed 15 subjects all over the age of 65, and diagnosed as having dementia of varyi... Read More about An interrater reliability study of the Revised Elderly Persons’ Disability Scale (REPDS).

Using critical thinking as a basis for library user education (1994)
Journal Article
Atton, C. (1994). Using critical thinking as a basis for library user education. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 20(5-6), 310-313. https://doi.org/10.1016/0099-1333%2894%2990069-8

The article focuses on the critical examination of information in rewriting an undergraduate course of bibliographic instruction. By learning to ask questions, by learning from each other, by thinking critically and by taking responsibility for their... Read More about Using critical thinking as a basis for library user education.

Requesting X-rays in A&E : A Comparative Study. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (1994, November). Requesting X-rays in A&E : A Comparative Study. Paper presented at Royal College of Nursing A&E Association Annual Conference, Daresbury

Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guan, Z., Thomson, P., & Almaini, A. E. A. (1994, October). Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter

A parallel 8x8 2's complement multiplier based on a novel 5:3 counter is presented. The structure of the multiplier is simple, regular and very suitable for VLSI implementation. Compared with Wallace tree and Redundant Bimary Addition Tree, the propo... Read More about Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter..

Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons (1994)
Journal Article
Barnes Jr., E. M., Baumgartner, B. J., Harvey, R. J., & Darlison, M. G. (1994). Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons. Molecular Brain Research, 26(1-2), 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-328x%2894%2990068-x

Research report
We have used quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to analyze the expression of {GABAA} receptor subunit genes in cultured neurons from the chick embryo cerebral cortex. During maturation of the neuro... Read More about Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons.

Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls (1994)
Journal Article
Edmonstone, Y., Austin, M., Prentice, N., Dougall, N., Freeman, C. P. L., Ebmeier, K. P. & Goodwin, G. M. (1994). Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls. Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica. 90. (4). 298-303. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1994.tb01597.x. ISSN 0001-690X.

Twelve patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were investigated at rest using single photon emission computerized tomography with 99mTc-exametazime. The uptake of 99mTc-exametazime was expressed relative to calcarine/occipital cortex. Pati... Read More about Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls.