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Pattern languages: a new paradigm for neurocomputation (2004)
Journal Article
Andras, P. (2004). Pattern languages: a new paradigm for neurocomputation. Neurocomputing, 58-60, 223-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2004.01.047

Existing neurocomputation models do not describe very faithfully biological neural systems. Here we offer a new look at neural activity data, by introducing the paradigm of pattern languages. Biological examples are presented to provide the biologica... Read More about Pattern languages: a new paradigm for neurocomputation.

An ILP model for a monotone graded classification problem (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vojtáš, P., Horvath, T., Krajči, S., & Lencses, R. An ILP model for a monotone graded classification problem. Presented at Znalosti 2003, Ostrava, Czech Republic

Motivation for this paper are classification problems in which data can not be clearly divided into positive and negative examples, especially data in which there is a monotone hierarchy (degree, preference) of more or less positive (negative) exampl... Read More about An ILP model for a monotone graded classification problem.

Public perceptions of franchising in Britain: Releasing the potential (2004)
Journal Article
Watson, A., & Kirby, D. (2004). Public perceptions of franchising in Britain: Releasing the potential. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(1), 75-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/14626000410519119

In the two decades prior to 2000, the UK franchise industry showed substantial growth. Subsequently, however, this growth appears to have reached a plateau, with growth of less than 1 per cent. Franchisors suggest that the biggest barrier to growth i... Read More about Public perceptions of franchising in Britain: Releasing the potential.

Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress (2004)
Journal Article
Mathers, J., Fraser, J. A., McMahon, M., Saunders, R. D. C., Hayes, J. D., & McLellan, L. I. (2004). Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress. Biochemical Society symposia, 71, 157-176. https://doi.org/10.1042/bss0710157

Aerobic cells produce reactive oxygen species as a consequence of normal cellular metabolism, and an array of antioxidant systems are in place to maintain the redox balance. When the redox equilibrium of the cell is upset by pro-oxidant environmental... Read More about Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress.

Research Governance Framework in Practice (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (2004, March). Research Governance Framework in Practice. Paper presented at RCN International Nursing Research Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Natural sway frequencies and damping ratios of trees: concepts, review and synthesis of previous studies (2004)
Journal Article
Moore, J. R., & Maguire, D. A. (2004). Natural sway frequencies and damping ratios of trees: concepts, review and synthesis of previous studies. Trees - Structure and Function, 18(2), 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-003-0295-6

Previous studies that measured the natural frequencies and damping ratios of conifer trees were reviewed and results synthesized. Analysis of natural frequency measurements from 602 trees, belonging to eight different species, showed that natural fre... Read More about Natural sway frequencies and damping ratios of trees: concepts, review and synthesis of previous studies.

Signal Management in Real Time for urban traffic NETworks: comparative evaluations results and cost benefit analysis. (2004)
Report
Bielefeldt, C., Kosmatopoulos, E., Richards, A., & Condie, H. (2004). Signal Management in Real Time for urban traffic NETworks: comparative evaluations results and cost benefit analysis

This deliverable provides a synthesis of the results of the evaluation of the TUC strategy in the three SMART NETS test sites (in Chania, Southampton and Munich), in terms of the effects on traffic flow and on fuel consumption and air pollution. It a... Read More about Signal Management in Real Time for urban traffic NETworks: comparative evaluations results and cost benefit analysis..

Pricing road use for greater responsibility, efficiency and sustainability in cities: Social and political issues. (2004)
Report
Bielefeldt, C. (2004). Pricing road use for greater responsibility, efficiency and sustainability in cities: Social and political issues

The PRoGRESS project was developed in response to a Call for Proposals by the European Commission, and more specifically, to address task 2.3.1/9 ‘Testing the
effectiveness and acceptance of urban pricing schemes’ of the Key Action ‘Sustainable Mobi... Read More about Pricing road use for greater responsibility, efficiency and sustainability in cities: Social and political issues..

Pressure ulcer grading tools: how reliable are they? (2004)
Journal Article
Sharp, A. (2004). Pressure ulcer grading tools: how reliable are they?. Journal of Wound Care, 13(2), 75-77. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2004.13.2.26579

Reports have indicated that 45\% of some hospital populations have a degree of tissue damage as a result of pressure. The reliability and validity of pressure ulcer risk assessment tools have been discussed in the literature, but little has been wri... Read More about Pressure ulcer grading tools: how reliable are they?.

Towards the wireless ward: evaluating a trial of networked PDAs in the National Health Service. (2004)
Book Chapter
Turner, P., Milne, G., Turner, S., Kubitscheck, M., & Penman, I. (2004). Towards the wireless ward: evaluating a trial of networked PDAs in the National Health Service. In Mobile and Ubiquitous Information Access. Springer-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24641-1_15

In this paper, we describe a pilot study of the clinical use of a wireless network of personal digital assistants (PDAs). We describe how we are dealing with the concerns of the clinicians with respect to maintaining the security of patient records a... Read More about Towards the wireless ward: evaluating a trial of networked PDAs in the National Health Service..

A review of Scottish publishing in the 21st century (2004)
Report
Sinclair, M., McCleery, A., & Graham, M. C. (2004). A review of Scottish publishing in the 21st century

The Scottish Arts Council commissioned a report that profiled the then current state of the publishing industry in Scotland, analysed its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and made recommendations to safeguard its continuing health.

The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry (2004)
Journal Article
Delaney, F. T., & Wamuziri, S. C. (2004). The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(1), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410512674

One of the primary motives behind any strategic corporate decision is to maximise shareholder value. Strategic decisions for UK construction firms are made with the objective of maximising the wealth of the company's shareholders. This paper investig... Read More about The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry.

Electrical conduction properties of flash evaporated ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films (2004)
Journal Article
Sathyamoorthy, R., Senthilarasu, S., Lalitha, S., Subbarayan, A., Natarajan, K., & Mathew, X. (2004). Electrical conduction properties of flash evaporated ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 82(1-2), 169-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2004.01.015

Solar energy as the principle source has become very attractive, as it is abundantly available, can be tapped locally, pollution free and commercially viable over a period. Solar energy may be converted to other forms of higher-grade energy through o... Read More about Electrical conduction properties of flash evaporated ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films.

Using portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence: the impact of four models (2004)
Journal Article
Gray, M. A., Endacott, R., Gray, M., Jasper, M. A., McMullan, M., Miller, C., Scholes, J., & Webb, C. (2004). Using portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence: the impact of four models. Nurse Education in Practice, 4(4), 250-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2004.01.003

This paper discusses the diversity of portfolio use highlighted in a study funded by the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting exploring the effectiveness of portfolios in assessing learning and competence (Endacott et al.... Read More about Using portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence: the impact of four models.

Synthesis and characterization of β-FeSi2 grown by thermal annealing of Fe/Si bilayers for photovoltaic applications (2004)
Journal Article
Senthilarasu, S., Sathyamoorthy, R., & Lalitha, S. (2004). Synthesis and characterization of β-FeSi2 grown by thermal annealing of Fe/Si bilayers for photovoltaic applications. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 82(1-2), 299-305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2004.01.027

In this article we have reported the synthesis and characterization of FeSi2 thin films. The Fe/Si thin films were obtained by electron beam evaporation. Thermal annealing was carried out at 650°C for 1 h. The formation of the β-FeSi2 layers were cha... Read More about Synthesis and characterization of β-FeSi2 grown by thermal annealing of Fe/Si bilayers for photovoltaic applications.

Characterization of CdTe thin film—dependence of structural and optical properties on temperature and thickness (2004)
Journal Article
Lalitha, S., Sathyamoorthy, R., Senthilarasu, S., Subbarayan, A., & Natarajan, K. (2004). Characterization of CdTe thin film—dependence of structural and optical properties on temperature and thickness. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 82(1-2), 187-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2004.01.017

The X-ray diffraction analysis of vacuum-evaporated cadmium telluride (CdTe) films reveals that the structure of the films is polycrystalline in nature for the samples prepared at higher substrate temperatures. The crystallite size (D), dislocation d... Read More about Characterization of CdTe thin film—dependence of structural and optical properties on temperature and thickness.

A kaleidoscope of understandings: spiritual nursing in a multi-faith society (2004)
Journal Article
MacLaren, J. (2004). A kaleidoscope of understandings: spiritual nursing in a multi-faith society. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 45(5), 457-462. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.2929_1.x

Background. Spirituality is an increasingly discussed topic in nursing. In some parts of the UK there is a policy requirement to establish policies of spiritual health care which are appropriate to a multi-cultural society. In the nursing literature,... Read More about A kaleidoscope of understandings: spiritual nursing in a multi-faith society.