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Determinants of maritime transport costs – a panel data analysis for Latin American trade (2009)
Journal Article
Wilmsmeier, G., & Martínez-Zarzoso, I. (2010). Determinants of maritime transport costs – a panel data analysis for Latin American trade. Transportation Planning and Technology, 33(1), 105-121. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060903429447

This paper analyses the determinants of maritime transport costs for intra-Latin American trade over a period of 6 years (1999-2004). The data refer to yearly disaggregated (five-digit level Standard International Classification) containerised mariti... Read More about Determinants of maritime transport costs – a panel data analysis for Latin American trade.

Resource-awareness and trade-off optimisation in P2P video streaming (2009)
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Alhaisoni, M., Liotta, A., & Ghanbari, M. (2010). Resource-awareness and trade-off optimisation in P2P video streaming. International Journal of Advanced Media and Communication, 4(1), 59-77. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAMC.2010.030006

Recently, various P2P platforms have become widely popular tools for delivering both real-time and on-demand video services over the internet. However, these P2P TV approaches do experience some limitations, which adversely affect their performance.... Read More about Resource-awareness and trade-off optimisation in P2P video streaming.

Design of Wideband Balanced Folded-Arms Dipole Antenna for Mobile Handsets (2009)
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Zhou, D., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., See, C. H., & Excell, P. S. (2009). Design of Wideband Balanced Folded-Arms Dipole Antenna for Mobile Handsets. Electromagnetics, 29(8), 641-651. https://doi.org/10.1080/02726340903287406

Investigations of a wideband balanced antenna for mobile handsets covering three bands—GSM1800, GSM1900, and UMTS—are presented. Balanced antennas have advantages in handset applications as they are less affected by juxtaposition with human tissue th... Read More about Design of Wideband Balanced Folded-Arms Dipole Antenna for Mobile Handsets.

Proposing a service-enabled semantic grid model (2009)
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Chrysoulas, C., & Koufopavlou, O. (2009). Proposing a service-enabled semantic grid model. International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems, 2(4), 349-361. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijaacs.2009.029170

The semantic grid refers to an approach to grid computing in which information, computing resources and services are described in standard ways that can be processed by computer. This makes it easier for resources to be discovered and joined up autom... Read More about Proposing a service-enabled semantic grid model.

Quadrifilar Helical Antenna Design for Satellite-Mobile Handsets Using Genetic Algorithms (2009)
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Zhou, D., See, C., Alhameed, R., Excell, P., Khalil, K., Hu, Y., & McEwan, N. (2009). Quadrifilar Helical Antenna Design for Satellite-Mobile Handsets Using Genetic Algorithms. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 51(11), 2668-2671. https://doi.org/1

A circularly polarized quadrifilar helical antenna, operated at 2.4 GHz and intended for applications in satellite mobile communications, is designed using genetic algorithms (GA). The antenna was firstly considered as a test on an infinite ground pl... Read More about Quadrifilar Helical Antenna Design for Satellite-Mobile Handsets Using Genetic Algorithms.

FH-MAC: A Multi-Channel Hybrid MAC Protocol for Wireless Mesh Networks (2009)
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Tandjaoui, D., Doudou, M., & Romdhani, I. (2009). FH-MAC: A Multi-Channel Hybrid MAC Protocol for Wireless Mesh Networks. International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing, 1(4), 40-56. https://doi.org/10.4018/jghpc.2009070804

In this article, the authors propose a new hybrid MAC protocol named H-MAC for wireless mesh networks. This protocol combines CSMA and TDMA schemes according to the contention level. In addition, it exploits channel diversity and provides a medium ac... Read More about FH-MAC: A Multi-Channel Hybrid MAC Protocol for Wireless Mesh Networks.

New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands (2009)
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McQuaid, R. W., Lindsay, C., & McQuaid, R. W. (2009). New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands. Social Policy and Administration, 43(5), 445-463. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9515.2009.0067

This article explores the importance of new forms of governance in active labour market policies (activation) in two countries: Denmark and the Netherlands. Drawing on research with key stakeholders in these countries, we analyse how new governance,... Read More about New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands.

Conflicts of jurisdiction: An exploratory study of academic, professional, and epistemological norms in library and information science (2009)
Journal Article
Cronin, B., & Davenport, E. (2009). Conflicts of jurisdiction: An exploratory study of academic, professional, and epistemological norms in library and information science. Libri, 46, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1515/libr.1996.46.1.1

Library and information science (LIS) faculty, like their peers in other professional schools, are subject to the demands of at times conflicting jurisdictions: research productivity may clash with professional service, theory building with the devel... Read More about Conflicts of jurisdiction: An exploratory study of academic, professional, and epistemological norms in library and information science.

The governance of transport and climate change (2009)
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Marsden, G., & Rye, T. (2010). The governance of transport and climate change. Journal of Transport Geography, 18(6), 669-678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2009.09.014

Climate change is one of the key global policy issues of our time. Transport is the sector from which it has been hardest to cut emissions and, to make substantial progress in the future, action will be required at all levels of government from inter... Read More about The governance of transport and climate change.

Characterization of Zinc-phthalocyanine–CdS composite thin films for photovoltaic applications (2009)
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Senthilarasu, S., Sathyamoorthy, R., Lee, S., & Velumani, S. (2010). Characterization of Zinc-phthalocyanine–CdS composite thin films for photovoltaic applications. Vacuum, 84(10), 1212-1215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2009.10.027

The optical properties of ZnPc–CdS composite thin films have been measured. The composite layers were prepared by vacuum evaporation. The electrical conduction mechanism prevailing in these junctions was of Poole–Frenkel type and the activation energ... Read More about Characterization of Zinc-phthalocyanine–CdS composite thin films for photovoltaic applications.

Special issue on non-linear and non-conventional speech processing (2009)
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Chetouani, M., Faundez-Zanuy, M., Hussain, A., Gas, B., Zarader, J., & Paliwal, K. (2009). Special issue on non-linear and non-conventional speech processing. Speech Communication, 51(9), 713-830

Special issue on non-linear and non-conventional speech processing.

A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) (2009)
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Kint, D. P., Hill, C. A., Sharratt, V., Hill, C. A. S., & Kint, D. (2009). A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 94(9), 1589-1594. https://doi.org

A detailed study of early colour change in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) due to accelerated simulated sunlight exposure was undertaken focusing on the 1st 24 hours of change. Colour changes were monitored with a Datacolor check spectrophotometer and... Read More about A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).

Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource. (2009)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Moore, J., Lyon, A. J., Searles, G. J., & Gardiner, B. A. (2009). Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource. Non-conventional Materials and Technologies,

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is the United Kingdom’s main commercial tree species accounting for nearly one-third of the UK's total woodland area and half of its conifer estate. Sawn timber from this species readily grades to the C16 strength clas... Read More about Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource..

EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures (2009)
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Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2009). EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 87, 25-30

With timber or wood-based structures, deformation rather than strength behaviour will commonly be the limiting factor in design and as such, a lack of understanding of design requirements may lead to under or over-designed timber members and connecti... Read More about EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures.

Performance modelling and optimazation of integrated wireless LANs and multi-hop Mesh networks (2009)
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Min, G., Wu, Y., Li, K., & Al-Dubai, A. (2009). Performance modelling and optimazation of integrated wireless LANs and multi-hop Mesh networks. International Journal of Communication Systems, 23, 1111-1126. https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.1074

The increasing demand for the coverage of high-speed wireless local area networks (WLANs) is driving the installation of a very large number of access points (APs). Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have emerged as a promising technology in the next gene... Read More about Performance modelling and optimazation of integrated wireless LANs and multi-hop Mesh networks.

Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification (2009)
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Garnier, C., Currie, J., & Muneer, T. (2009). Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification. Applied Energy, 86, 1465-1469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2008.12.009

An analysis of the temperature stratification inside an Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater (ICS-SWH) was carried out. The system takes the form of a rectangular-shaped box incorporating the solar collector and storage tank into a single... Read More about Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification.

Strain Measurement Using Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors Inside an Anchored Carbon Fiber Polymer Reinforcement Prestressing Rod for Structural Monitoring (2009)
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Kerrouche, A., Boyle, W., Sun, T., Grattan, K., Schmidt, J., & Taljsten, B. (2009). Strain Measurement Using Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors Inside an Anchored Carbon Fiber Polymer Reinforcement Prestressing Rod for Structural Monitoring. IEEE Sensor

Results are reported from a study carried out using a series of Bragg grating-based optical fiber sensors written into a very short length (60 mm) optical fiber network and integrated into carbon fiber polymer reinforcement (CFPR) rod. Such rods are... Read More about Strain Measurement Using Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors Inside an Anchored Carbon Fiber Polymer Reinforcement Prestressing Rod for Structural Monitoring.

Disparate routes through support: negotiating the sites, stages and support of informal dementia care (2009)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., Bond, J., Brittain, K., & Jarvis, H. (2010). Disparate routes through support: negotiating the sites, stages and support of informal dementia care. Health & place, 16, 101-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2009.09.002

Worldwide people with dementia are usually cared for at home by informal carers who may themselves have poor health and/or live in social situations which intensify their needs. The scale of these needs continues to be underappreciated and they are e... Read More about Disparate routes through support: negotiating the sites, stages and support of informal dementia care.

Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET (2009)
Journal Article
Hasan, M., Yu, H., Carrington, A., & Yang, T. (2009). Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET. IET Communications, 3(8), 1297-1310. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-com.2008.0536

Wireless networked control systems (WNCS) over mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is a new area of research and has many potential applications, for instance, military or rescue missions, exploring hazardous environments, and so on. For performance evalua... Read More about Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET.

Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel (2009)
Journal Article
Vagenas, E. D., Karadimas, P., & Kotsopoulos, S. A. (2009). Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2009(1), Article 802067. https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/802067

This paper presents closed-form expressions for the ergodic channel capacity of SIMO (single-input and multiple output) wireless systems operating in a Nakagami- fading channel. As the performance of SIMO channel is closely related to the diversity c... Read More about Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel.