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Home-school technologies: Considering the family (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fraser, K., Rodden, T., & O'Malley, C. (2006, June). Home-school technologies: Considering the family. Presented at IDC06: 5th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, Tampere Finland

Research has focused on building technologies to support children in their transitions between home and school without a developed sense of how individual families react to such technologies. We interviewed three different families about their reacti... Read More about Home-school technologies: Considering the family.

Sexual and reproductive health in pregnant teenagers presenting for antenatal care or for termination (2006)
Journal Article
Collier, J., & Blake, H. (2006). Sexual and reproductive health in pregnant teenagers presenting for antenatal care or for termination. Current Paediatrics, 16(3), 211-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cupe.2006.03.008

Sexual health is an important public health issue with attention being paid to the development of national policy strategies for teenage pregnancy and reproductive health. A substantial proportion of pregnant adolescents engage in unprotected interco... Read More about Sexual and reproductive health in pregnant teenagers presenting for antenatal care or for termination.

Streamlining the formation of virtual enterprises in the aerospace industry (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Farr, R., Buxton, D., Bovik, C., & MacCarthy, B. L. (2006). Streamlining the formation of virtual enterprises in the aerospace industry.

The virtual enterprise is an ideal solution to the pace of change in modern markets, where increasingly well-informed customers demand high performance, customised products, with continuing downward pressure on prices and lead times. In meeting custo... Read More about Streamlining the formation of virtual enterprises in the aerospace industry.

Neuromedin U partially mediates leptin-induced hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal (HPA) stimulation and has a physiological role in the regulation of the HPA axis in the rat (2006)
Journal Article
Jethwa, P. H., Smith, K. L., Small, C. J., Abbott, C. R., Darch, S. J., Murphy, K. G., …Bloom, S. R. (2006). Neuromedin U partially mediates leptin-induced hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal (HPA) stimulation and has a physiological role in the regulation of the HPA axis in the rat. Endocrinology, 147(6), 2886-2892. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2005-0983

Intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of the hypothalamic neuropeptide neuromedin U (NMU) or the adipostat hormone leptin increases plasma ACTH and corticosterone. The relationship between leptin and NMU in the regulation of the hypothalamo-pi... Read More about Neuromedin U partially mediates leptin-induced hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal (HPA) stimulation and has a physiological role in the regulation of the HPA axis in the rat.

Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science (2006)
Journal Article
Wright, N., & Nerlich, B. (2006). Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science. Public Understanding of Science, 15(3), https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662506063017

The "deficit model" as an explanation of the public understanding of science has attracted sustained criticism. While acknowledging the limitations of the deficit model, we argue that researchers should not abandon all interest in exploring it. Our r... Read More about Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science.

Regulating the Digital Television Infrastructure in the EU. Room for Citizenship Interests? (2006)
Journal Article
Varney, E. (2006). Regulating the Digital Television Infrastructure in the EU. Room for Citizenship Interests?. SCRIPTed: A Journal of Law, Technology & Society, 3(3), 221-242. https://doi.org/10.2966/scrip.030306.221

This article argues that the regulation of the DTV infrastructure cannot be limited to economic concerns and that it must also address citizenship values. The analysis focuses on the regulatory framework for electronic communications (eCommunications... Read More about Regulating the Digital Television Infrastructure in the EU. Room for Citizenship Interests?.

The structure of uniform discrete defective crystals (2006)
Journal Article
Cermelli, P., & Parry, G. P. (2006). The structure of uniform discrete defective crystals. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 18(1-2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00161-006-0019-4

In the continuum context, a uniform crystal has dislocation density tensor constant in space. A simple iteration procedure generates an infinite set of points which is associated with uniform defective crystals. When certain necessary conditions are... Read More about The structure of uniform discrete defective crystals.

Comparative investigation of the pathogenicity of three Mycobacterium tuberculosis mutants defective in the synthesis of p-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives (2006)
Journal Article
Stadthagen, G., Jackson, M., Charles, P., Boudoua, F., Barilonea, N., Huerree, M., Constant, P., Liav, A., Bottova, I., Nigou, J., Brandod, T., Puzo, G., Daffé, M., Benjamin, P., Coade, S., Buxton, R. S., Tascon, R. E., Rae, A., Robertson, B. D., Lowrie, D. B., …Griffin, R. (in press). Comparative investigation of the pathogenicity of three Mycobacterium tuberculosis mutants defective in the synthesis of p-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives. Microbes and Infection, 8(8), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2006.04.008

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives (p-HBADs) are glycoconjugates secreted by all Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates whose contribution to pathogenicity remains to be determined. The pathogenicity of three transposon mutants of M. tuberculosis deficie... Read More about Comparative investigation of the pathogenicity of three Mycobacterium tuberculosis mutants defective in the synthesis of p-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives.

Quantification of pore clogging characteristics in potential permeable reactive barrier (PRB) substrates using image analysis (2006)
Journal Article
Wantanaphong, J., Mooney, S. J., & Bailey, E. H. (2006). Quantification of pore clogging characteristics in potential permeable reactive barrier (PRB) substrates using image analysis. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 86(3-4), 299-320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2006.04.003

Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are now an established approach for groundwater remediation. However, one concern is the deterioration of barrier material performance due to pore clogging. This study sought to quantify the effect of pore clogging... Read More about Quantification of pore clogging characteristics in potential permeable reactive barrier (PRB) substrates using image analysis.

M-theory on seven-dimensional manifolds with SU(3) structure (2006)
Journal Article
Micu, A., Palto, E., & Saffin, P. (2006). M-theory on seven-dimensional manifolds with SU(3) structure. Journal of High Energy Physics, 2006(5), https://doi.org/10.1088/1126-6708/2006/05/048

In this paper we study M-theory compactifications on seven-dimensional manifolds with SU(3) structure. As such manifolds naturally pick out a specific direction, the resulting effective theory can be cast into a form which is similar to type IIA comp... Read More about M-theory on seven-dimensional manifolds with SU(3) structure.

A resolution for the coiling direction paradox in Neogloboquadrina pachyderma (2006)
Journal Article
Darling, K. F., Kucera, M., Kroon, D., & Wade, C. M. (2006). A resolution for the coiling direction paradox in Neogloboquadrina pachyderma. Paleoceanography, 21(2), Article PA2011. https://doi.org/10.1029/2005PA001189

We present new data on genotypic differences and biogeographic distribution of coiling types in the living planktonic foraminiferal morphospecies Neogloboquadrina pachyderma. The genetic evidence demonstrates that coiling direction in N. pachyderma i... Read More about A resolution for the coiling direction paradox in Neogloboquadrina pachyderma.

DeFT: A conceptual framework for considering learning with multiple representations (2006)
Journal Article
Ainsworth, S. (2006). DeFT: A conceptual framework for considering learning with multiple representations. Learning and Instruction, 16(3), 183-198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2006.03.001

Multiple (external) representations can provide unique benefits when people are learning complex new ideas. Unfortunately, many studies have shown this promise is not always achieved. The DeFT (Design, Functions, Tasks) framework for learning with mu... Read More about DeFT: A conceptual framework for considering learning with multiple representations.

A comparison of microbial contamination on sheep/goat carcasses in a modern Indian abattoir and traditional meat shops (2006)
Journal Article
Bhandare, S. G., Sherikar, A. T., Paturkar, A. M., Waskar, V. S., & Zende, R. J. (2007). A comparison of microbial contamination on sheep/goat carcasses in a modern Indian abattoir and traditional meat shops. Food Control, 18(7), 854-858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2006.04.012

The microbial load on sheep/goat carcasses was investigated in Deonar abattoir and traditional meat shops in Mumbai. A total of 96 swab samples from carcass sites were collected and analysed from the abattoir, while 144 swab samples from carcass site... Read More about A comparison of microbial contamination on sheep/goat carcasses in a modern Indian abattoir and traditional meat shops.

A high-resolution late Holocene lake isotope record from Turkey and links to North Atlantic and monsoon climate (2006)
Journal Article
Jones, M. D., Roberts, C. N., Leng, M. J., & Türkeş, M. (2006). A high-resolution late Holocene lake isotope record from Turkey and links to North Atlantic and monsoon climate. Geology, 34(5), 361-364. https://doi.org/10.1130/G22407.1

A high resolution proxy record of precipitation and evaporation variability through the past 1700 yr from δ18O analysis of a varved lake sequence from central Turkey shows rapid shifts between dry periods (AD 300–500 and AD 1400–1950) and wetter inte... Read More about A high-resolution late Holocene lake isotope record from Turkey and links to North Atlantic and monsoon climate.

In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of plant cysteine proteinases against the rodent gastrointestinal nematode, Trichuris muris (2006)
Journal Article
Stepek, G., Lowe, A., Buttle, D. J., Duce, I., & Behnke, J. M. (2006). In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of plant cysteine proteinases against the rodent gastrointestinal nematode, Trichuris muris. Parasitology, 132(5), https://doi.org/10.1017/S003118200500973X

Extracts of plants, such as papaya, pineapple and fig, are known to be effective at killing intestinal nematodes that inhabit anterior sites in the small intestine, such as Heligmosomoides polygyrus. In this paper, we demonstrate that similar in vitr... Read More about In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of plant cysteine proteinases against the rodent gastrointestinal nematode, Trichuris muris.

Expression of the insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) hormone-receptor (LGR8) system in the testis (2006)
Journal Article
Anand-Ivell, R. J., Relan, V., Balvers, M., Coiffec-Dorval, I., Fritsch, M., Bathgate, R. A., & Ivell, R. (2006). Expression of the insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) hormone-receptor (LGR8) system in the testis. Biology of Reproduction, 74(5), 945-953. https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.105.048165

The new peptide hormone insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) is a member of the insulin-relaxin family, yet, unlike insulin, it signals through a new G-protein coupled receptor, LGR8, distantly related to the receptors for LH and FSH. INSL3 is produced in... Read More about Expression of the insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) hormone-receptor (LGR8) system in the testis.

The Dynamics of coset dimensional reduction (2006)
Journal Article
Karthauser, J. L., & Saffin, P. M. (2006). The Dynamics of coset dimensional reduction. Physical Review D, 73(8), https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.73.084027

The evolution of multiple scalar fields in cosmology has been much studied, particularly when the potential is formed from a series of exponentials. For a certain subclass of such systems it is possible to get `assisted` behaviour, where the presence... Read More about The Dynamics of coset dimensional reduction.

Toric Fano three-folds with terminal singularities (2006)
Journal Article
Kasprzyk, A. M. (2006). Toric Fano three-folds with terminal singularities. TÔhoku Mathematical Journal, 58(1), 101-121. https://doi.org/10.2748/tmj/1145390208

This paper classifies all toric Fano 3-folds with terminal singularities. This is achieved by solving the equivalent combinatoric problem; that of finding, up to the action of GL(3,Z), all convex polytopes in Z^3 which contain the origin as the only... Read More about Toric Fano three-folds with terminal singularities.