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Report to UNHCR Chad on proposals for livestock and animal owners in Eastern Chad. (2008)
Report
Hulme, J., Pope, S., Smith, D., & Wilsmore, T. (2008). Report to UNHCR Chad on proposals for livestock and animal owners in Eastern Chad

Estimates of current livestock numbers owned by refugees in the 12 UNCHR camps in eastern Chad vary widely between 173,000 and 427,000 head, using data gathered by camp authorities. Finding adequate food for these animals is becoming an increasing c... Read More about Report to UNHCR Chad on proposals for livestock and animal owners in Eastern Chad..

Application areas of AIS: The past, the present and the future (2008)
Journal Article
Hart, E., & Timmis, J. (2008). Application areas of AIS: The past, the present and the future. Applied Soft Computing, 8(1), 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2006.12.004

After a decade of research into the area of artificial immune systems, it is worthwhile to take a step back and reflect on the contributions that the paradigm has brought to the application areas to which it has been applied. Undeniably, there have... Read More about Application areas of AIS: The past, the present and the future.

Tourism interest groups in the EU policy arena: characteristics, relationships and challenges. (2008)
Journal Article
Anastasiadou, C. (2008). Tourism interest groups in the EU policy arena: characteristics, relationships and challenges. Current Issues in Tourism, 11, 24-39. doi:10.2167/cit326.0

Despite the European Union’s (EU) influence on tourism, surprisingly little is known of tourism interest representation and the nature of their relationship with the EU institutions. Empirical evidence drawn from a study on the EU tourism policy env... Read More about Tourism interest groups in the EU policy arena: characteristics, relationships and challenges..

Preparation and characterization of nano-scale ZnO as a buffer layer for inkjet printing of silver cathode in polymer solar cells (2008)
Journal Article
Eom, S. H., Senthilarasu, S., Uthirakumar, P., Hong, C., Lee, Y., Lim, J., Yoon, S. C., Lee, C., & Lee, S. (2008). Preparation and characterization of nano-scale ZnO as a buffer layer for inkjet printing of silver cathode in polymer solar cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 92(5), 564-570. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2007.12.004

Less-populated and well-isolated ZnO nanorods were prepared from a simple solution method by using polyethylene glycol (PEG) surfactant molecules. The structural and morphological information provided by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission sca... Read More about Preparation and characterization of nano-scale ZnO as a buffer layer for inkjet printing of silver cathode in polymer solar cells.

‘Down-shifting’ among top UK scientists? – The decline of ‘revolutionary science’ and the rise of ‘normal science’ in the UK compared with the USA (2008)
Journal Article
Charlton, B. G., & Andras, P. (2008). ‘Down-shifting’ among top UK scientists? – The decline of ‘revolutionary science’ and the rise of ‘normal science’ in the UK compared with the USA. Medical Hypotheses, 70(3), 465-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2007.12.004

It is sometimes asserted that UK science is thriving, at other times that it has declined. We suggest that both assertions are partly true because the UK is thriving with respect to the volume of ‘normal’ science production but at the same time decli... Read More about ‘Down-shifting’ among top UK scientists? – The decline of ‘revolutionary science’ and the rise of ‘normal science’ in the UK compared with the USA.

Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism? (2008)
Journal Article
Williams, B., Entwistle, V., Haddow, G., & Wells, M. (2008). Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism?. Social Science and Medicine, 66(7), 1451-1456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.12.013

Participation rates have a major impact on the quality, cost and timeliness of health research. There is growing evidence that participation rates may be falling and that new research governance structures and procedures may be increasing the likelih... Read More about Promoting research participation: Why not advertise altruism?.

Managing Visitor Attractions (2008)
Book
Fyell, A., Garrod, B., Leask, A., & Wanhill, S. (Eds.). (2008). Managing Visitor Attractions. Elsevier

Visitor attractions represent a complex sector of the tourism industry and are the catalytic focus for the development of tourism infrastructure and services. As this area grows, there are still many questions to be answered and issues to be understo... Read More about Managing Visitor Attractions.

Mongrels 'smarter than their pedigree chums'. (2008)
Newspaper / Magazine
Smith, D. (2008). Mongrels 'smarter than their pedigree chums'. [The Telegraph]

Mongrels are cleverer than pedigree dogs, according to research. A study by Dr David Smith of Aberdeen University's department of animal sciences shows that crossbred dogs have better spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities than pedigree... Read More about Mongrels 'smarter than their pedigree chums'..

Concept relationship editor: a visual interface to support the assertion of synonymy relationships between taxonomic classifications (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Craig, P., & Kennedy, J. (2008, January). Concept relationship editor: a visual interface to support the assertion of synonymy relationships between taxonomic classifications. Presented at Visualization and Data Analysis 2008

An increasingly common approach being taken by taxonomists to define the relationships between taxa in alternative hierarchical classifications is to use a set-based notation which states relationship between two taxa from alternative classifications... Read More about Concept relationship editor: a visual interface to support the assertion of synonymy relationships between taxonomic classifications.

Why a mongrel will always trump the pedigree chump (2008)
Journal Article
Smith, D. (2008). Why a mongrel will always trump the pedigree chump. The Mail,

With a pedigree as long as his tail, you might expect the pure-bred pooch to trounce his mongrel cousin in an IQ test. But it seems that all that breeding may be for nothing. For when it comes to intelligence, scientists say the crossbreed wins, p... Read More about Why a mongrel will always trump the pedigree chump.

Modelling of Hampshire Adult Services—gearing up for future demands (2008)
Journal Article
Desai, M., Penn, M., Brailsford, S., & Chipulu, M. (2008). Modelling of Hampshire Adult Services—gearing up for future demands. Health Care Management Science, 11(2), 167-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10729-007-9049-0

This paper describes a study to investigate future demand from older people for social care services in Hampshire, UK. The study used system dynamics to explore the significant challenges of an ageing population in the context of budget limitations.... Read More about Modelling of Hampshire Adult Services—gearing up for future demands.

Consideration of some sampling problems in the on-line analysis of batch processes by low-field NMR spectrometry (2008)
Journal Article
Nordon, A., Diez-Lazaro, A., Wong, C. W. L., McGill, C. A., Littlejohn, D., Weerasinghe, M., Mamman, D. A., Hitchman, M. L., & Wilkie, J. (2008). Consideration of some sampling problems in the on-line analysis of batch processes by low-field NMR spectrometry. Analyst, 133(3), 339-347. https://doi.org/10.1039/b714266h

A low-field medium-resolution NMR spectrometer, with an operating frequency of 29 MHz for 1H, has been assessed for on-line process analysis. A flow cell that incorporates a pre-magnetisation region has been developed to minimise the decrease in the... Read More about Consideration of some sampling problems in the on-line analysis of batch processes by low-field NMR spectrometry.

Week 1: Report & Recommendations (2008)
Report
Laird, P. (2008). Week 1: Report & Recommendations. Edinburgh Napier University

The aims of Week 1 can be encapsulated as follows: - To promote active learning, respect for diversity, individual needs & ways of learning - To provide students with resources and methods to cope with University life - To offer a holistic appr... Read More about Week 1: Report & Recommendations.

Annealing effect on the structural and optical properties of a Cd1−xZnxS thin film for photovoltaic applications (2008)
Journal Article
Chavhan, S., Senthilarasu, S., & Lee, S. (2008). Annealing effect on the structural and optical properties of a Cd1−xZnxS thin film for photovoltaic applications. Applied Surface Science, 254(15), 4539-4545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.01.054

Herein is a report of a study on a Cd1−xZnxS thin film grown on an ITO substrate using a chemical bath deposition technique. The as-deposited films were annealed in air at 400 °C for 30 min. The composition, surface morphology and structural properti... Read More about Annealing effect on the structural and optical properties of a Cd1−xZnxS thin film for photovoltaic applications.

DAPK-1 Bbnding to a linear peptide motif in MAP1B stimulates autophagy and membrane blebbing (2008)
Journal Article
Harrison, B., Kraus, M., Burch, L., Stevens, C., Craig, A., Gordon-Weeks, P., & Hupp, T. R. (2008). DAPK-1 Bbnding to a linear peptide motif in MAP1B stimulates autophagy and membrane blebbing. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 283(15), 9999-10014. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M706040200

DAPK-1 (death-activated protein kinase) has wide ranging functions in cell growth control; however, DAPK-1 interacting proteins that mediate these effects are not well defined. Protein-protein interactions are driven in part by linear interaction mot... Read More about DAPK-1 Bbnding to a linear peptide motif in MAP1B stimulates autophagy and membrane blebbing.

Influence of species richness and environmental context on early survival of replanted mangroves at Gazi bay, Kenya (2008)
Journal Article
Kirui, B. Y. K., Huxham, M., Kairo, J., & Skov, M. (2008). Influence of species richness and environmental context on early survival of replanted mangroves at Gazi bay, Kenya. Hydrobiologia, 603(1), (171-181). doi:10.1007/s10750-007-9270-3. ISSN 0018-8158

Mangrove reforestation projects often suffer from low sapling survival, especially after transplanting saplings from nurseries to reforestation areas. This may be due to the sediment conditions at the target site, the planting strategy or failure to... Read More about Influence of species richness and environmental context on early survival of replanted mangroves at Gazi bay, Kenya.

Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them (2008)
Journal Article
Cassidy, A., McConkey, R., Truesdale‐Kennedy, M., & Slevin, E. (2008). Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178(2), 115-128. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430701491721

As more children are diagnosed at a younger age with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a new population of families is growing requiring services. Little is known about their characteristics and need for support. Instead, past research has tended to f... Read More about Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them.

Tourism Geographies, Tourist Studies and the Turn towards Mobilities (2008)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (2008). Tourism Geographies, Tourist Studies and the Turn towards Mobilities. Geography Compass, 2(1), 127-139. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-8198.2007.00079.x

Tourism is frequently acclaimed as one of the world's largest and most pervasive industries. Research into tourism has grown rapidly in recent years with many new books and journals appearing. In particular, this article notes that perhaps three new... Read More about Tourism Geographies, Tourist Studies and the Turn towards Mobilities.

Evolutionary optimization of parameters for distributed virtual environments (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parkin, S. E., Andras, P., & Morgan, G. (2008). Evolutionary optimization of parameters for distributed virtual environments. In 2007 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (1390-1397). https://doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2007.4424633

In a distributed virtual environment interest management schemes attempt to ensure virtual world objects exchange messages only if they are interacting. This provides an opportunity to allow such systems to scale to support many hundreds, even thousa... Read More about Evolutionary optimization of parameters for distributed virtual environments.

The influence of the extensional viscosity of very low concentrations of high molecular mass water-soluble polymers on atomisation and droplet impact (2008)
Journal Article
Williams, P. A., English, R. J., Blanchard, R. L., Rose, S. A., Lyons, L., & Whitehead, M. (2008). The influence of the extensional viscosity of very low concentrations of high molecular mass water-soluble polymers on atomisation and droplet impact. Pest management science, 64(5), 497-504. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1523

BACKGROUND: Water-soluble polymers are increasingly added to herbicide and pesticide formulations at very low concentrations (100–1000 mg L−1) in order to control the spray characteristics, notably to reduce spray drift and influence droplet bounce.... Read More about The influence of the extensional viscosity of very low concentrations of high molecular mass water-soluble polymers on atomisation and droplet impact.