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A comparison of the performance of different metaheuristics on the timetabling problem. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rossi-Doria, O., Sampels, M., Birattari, M., Chiarandini, M., Dorigo, M., Gambardella, L. M., Knowles, J., Manfrin, M., Mastrolilli, M., Paechter, B., Paquete, L., & Stutzle, T. (2002, August). A comparison of the performance of different metaheuristics on the timetabling problem

The main goal of this paper is to attempt an unbiased comparison of the performance of straightforward implementations of five different metaheuristics on a university course timetabling problem. In particular, the metaheuristics under consideration... Read More about A comparison of the performance of different metaheuristics on the timetabling problem..

Understanding neural computation in terms of pattern languages (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
András, P. (2003). Understanding neural computation in terms of pattern languages. In Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, 2003 (1385-1390)

There is some experimental evidence that the neural information processing in some small neural systems with complex behaviour (e.g., olfactory bulb, crab stomatogastric ganglion) can be best described in terms of activity patterns. Recently the patt... Read More about Understanding neural computation in terms of pattern languages.

Attempting to Reduce the Vanishing Gradient Effect through a novel Recurrent Multiscale Architecture (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Squartini, S., Hussain, A., & Piazza, F. (2003, July). Attempting to Reduce the Vanishing Gradient Effect through a novel Recurrent Multiscale Architecture. Presented at International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, 2003, Portland, OR, US

This paper proposes a possible solution to the vanishing gradient problem in recurrent neural networks, occurring when such networks are applied to solving tasks where detection of long term dependencies is required. The main idea consists of pre-pro... Read More about Attempting to Reduce the Vanishing Gradient Effect through a novel Recurrent Multiscale Architecture.

Inter-population differences in inherited copper tolerance involve photosynthetic adaptation and exclusion mechanisms in Fucus serratus. (2003)
Journal Article
Nielsen, H. D., Brownlee, C., Coelho, S. M., & Brown, M. T. (2003). Inter-population differences in inherited copper tolerance involve photosynthetic adaptation and exclusion mechanisms in Fucus serratus. New Phytologist, 160(1), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2003.00864.x

• A comparative study of copper (Cu) toxicity and tolerance in three populations of Fucus serratus was conducted by examining Cu2+ effects on various physiological parameters. • Chlorophyll fluorescence, oxygen evolution, copper content, and rela... Read More about Inter-population differences in inherited copper tolerance involve photosynthetic adaptation and exclusion mechanisms in Fucus serratus..

Recovery of mobility after knee arthroplasty (2003)
Journal Article
Lamb, S. E., & Frost, H. (2003). Recovery of mobility after knee arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 18(5), 575-582. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0883-5403%2803%2900110-4

Mobility was measured in 79 people 6 months after knee arthroplasty using timed tests of stair climbing and walking speed. Recovery rates were calculated in comparison with a preoperative assessment. Changes in leg extensor power, knee flexion range,... Read More about Recovery of mobility after knee arthroplasty.

Using curves to enhance parallel coordinate visualisations (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Graham, M., & Kennedy, J. (2003, July). Using curves to enhance parallel coordinate visualisations. Presented at Seventh International Conference on Information Visualization, 2003. IV 2003., London, UK

This paper introduces a number of refinements to the Parallel Coordinates visualisation metaphor for multi-dimensional data. Firstly, the traditional set of poly-lines are replaced with a collection of smooth curves across the attribute axes, allowin... Read More about Using curves to enhance parallel coordinate visualisations.

Maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and visual evoked potential development in term infants: a double blind, prospective, randomised trial (2003)
Journal Article
Malcolm, C. A., McCulloch, D. L., Montgomery, C., Shepherd, A., & Weaver, L. T. (2003). Maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and visual evoked potential development in term infants: a double blind, prospective, randomised trial. Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 88(5), 383F-390. https://doi.org/10.1136/fn.88.5.f383

Aim: To test the hypothesis that maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation during pregnancy enhances maturation of the visual evoked potential (VEP) in healthy term infants. Methods: One hundred women were supplemented with either fish... Read More about Maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during pregnancy and visual evoked potential development in term infants: a double blind, prospective, randomised trial.

Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy (2003)
Journal Article
Malcolm, C. A., Hamilton, R., McCulloch, D. L., Montgomery, C., & Weaver, L. T. (2003). Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 44(8), 3685-3691. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.02-0767

Purpose: to test the hypothesis that the supplementation of the diets of pregnant women with a fish oil rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enhances retinal development in their healthy term infants, as measured during the early postnatal period by th... Read More about Scotopic electroretinogram in term infants born of mothers supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy.

Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards? (2003)
Journal Article
Coid, D., Williams, B., & Crombie, I. (2003). Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?. Public Health, 117(5), 317-322. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-3506%2803%2900073-8

Background. The number of voluntary organizations active in health care is considerable. There have been recent calls for a new closer working relationship between voluntary bodies and the National Health Service. The relationship between the two hea... Read More about Partnerships with health and private voluntary organizations: what are the issues for health authorities and boards?.

Measurements of the cavitation threshold of multigrade engine oils under dynamic stressing by pulses of negative pressure (2003)
Journal Article
Williams, P. R., & Williams, R. L. (2003). Measurements of the cavitation threshold of multigrade engine oils under dynamic stressing by pulses of negative pressure. International Journal of Engine Research, 4(4), 269-282. https://doi.org/10.1243/146808703322743886

This paper reports the first measurements of the effective tensile strength (or ‘cavitation threshold’) Fc, of degassed samples of a commercial multigrade engine oil over a range of temperatures, T, which are representative of those encountered under... Read More about Measurements of the cavitation threshold of multigrade engine oils under dynamic stressing by pulses of negative pressure.

Multilevel logic simplification based on containment recursive paradigm. (2003)
Journal Article
Wang, L. Y., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2003). Multilevel logic simplification based on containment recursive paradigm. IEE proceedings. Computers and digital techniques, 150, 218-226. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-cdt%3A20030575

This paper addresses a number of fundamental concepts and a novel technique for optimising practical multi-level designs for completely and incompletely specified multi-output functions. Multi-level design is the preferred approach in complex VSLI ci... Read More about Multilevel logic simplification based on containment recursive paradigm..

Delivering job search services for unemployed people in rural areas: the role of ICT. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Lindsay, C. (2003). Delivering job search services for unemployed people in rural areas: the role of ICT.

The geographical remoteness of many rural communities from major centres of economic activity clearly affects the availability of public services, which tend to be concentrated in highly populated areas of industrial development. The potential benefi... Read More about Delivering job search services for unemployed people in rural areas: the role of ICT..

Whole cell immobilised biosensors for toxicity assessment of a wastewater treatment plant treating phenolics-containing waste (2003)
Journal Article
Philp, J. C., Balmand, S., Hajto, E., Bailey, M. J., Wiles, S., Whiteley, A. S., Lilley, A. K., Hajto, J., & Dunbar, S. (2003). Whole cell immobilised biosensors for toxicity assessment of a wastewater treatment plant treating phenolics-containing waste. Analytica Chimica Acta, 487(1), 61-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-2670%2803%2900358-1

Wastewater treatment plants dealing with industrial wastes are often susceptible to overload of toxic influent that can partially or completely destroy treatment for extended periods. An obvious candidate for monitoring toxicity in such wastewater sy... Read More about Whole cell immobilised biosensors for toxicity assessment of a wastewater treatment plant treating phenolics-containing waste.

Teamworking and change: managing the contradictions (2003)
Journal Article
Francis, H. (2003). Teamworking and change: managing the contradictions. Human Resource Management Journal, 13(3), 71-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2003.tb00099.x

Current models of HRM suggest that expectations about HR roles are changing as organisations are striving to make the HR function leaner and more ‘strategic’. In our article we explore the changing roles of HRM as they are perceived by different stak... Read More about Teamworking and change: managing the contradictions.