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A fast and robust license plate detection algorithm based on two-stage cascade AdaBoost. (2014)
Journal Article
SARKER, M.M.K., YOON, S. and PARK, D.S. 2014. A fast and robust license plate detection algorithm based on two-stage cascade AdaBoost. KSII transactions on internet and information systems [online], 8(10), pages 3490-3507. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3837/tiis.2014.10.012

License plate detection (LPD) is one of the most important aspects of an automatic license plate recognition system. Although there have been some successful license plate recognition (LPR) methods in past decades, it is still a challenging problem b... Read More about A fast and robust license plate detection algorithm based on two-stage cascade AdaBoost..

Estimating the burden of disease in chronic pain with and without neuropathic characteristics: does the choice between the EQ-5D and SF-6D matter? (2014)
Journal Article
TORRANCE, N., LAWSON, K.D., AFOLABI, E., BENNETT, M.I., SERPELL, M.G., DUNN, K.M. and SMITH, B.H. 2014. Estimating the burden of disease in chronic pain with and without neuropathic characteristics: does the choice between the EQ-5D and SF-6D matter? Pain [online], 155(10), pages 1996-2004. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2014.07.001

Chronic pain with neuropathic characteristics is associated with significantly lower EQ-5D and Short Form 6D health utilities scores, with 17% reporting health states 'worse than death'. The EQ-5D and Short Form (SF)12 are widely used generic health-... Read More about Estimating the burden of disease in chronic pain with and without neuropathic characteristics: does the choice between the EQ-5D and SF-6D matter?.

Hydrogen separation using silica-based composite membranes. (2014)
Journal Article
KAJAMA, M.N., NWOGU, N.C. and GOBINA, E. 2014. Hydrogen separation using silica-based composite membranes. Advanced materials research [online], 1051: selected papers from the 2014 international conference on green materials and environmental engineering (GMEE 2014), 21-22 September 2014, Hong Kong, China, pages 107-111. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1051.107

Silica sol-gel membranes have been developed for moderate temperature (300°C) separation of hydrogen (H2) from nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4) and argon (Ar) gas molecules. Tubular ceramic support with 15 nm nominal pore diameter and 45% porosity was mo... Read More about Hydrogen separation using silica-based composite membranes..

Images, forms and presence outside and beyond the pink ghetto. (2014)
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SMITH, R. 2014. Images, forms and presence outside and beyond the pink ghetto. Gender in management: an international journal [online], 29(8), pages 466-486. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-02-2014-0012

The purpose of this study is to consider entrepreneurial imagery that sheds light on differing and emerging patterns of female entrepreneurial identity which illustrate shifts in the locus of power that challenge masculine hegemony and power structur... Read More about Images, forms and presence outside and beyond the pink ghetto..

Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity. (2014)
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RYAN, M., YI, D., AVENELL, A., DOUGLAS, F., AUCOTT, L., VAN TEIJLINGEN, E. and VALE, L. 2015. Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity. Health economics, policy and law [online], 10(2), pages 161-182. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1744133114000413

While there is evidence that weight-loss interventions reduce morbidity, indications of their acceptability are limited. Understanding preferences for lifestyle interventions will help policymakers design interventions. We used a discrete choice expe... Read More about Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity..

Forward and backward motion control of a vibro-impact capsule system. (2014)
Journal Article
LIU, Y., PAVLOVSKAIA, E., WIERCIGROCH, M. and PENG, Z. 2015. Forward and backward motion control of a vibro-impact capsule system. International journal of non-linear mechanics [online], 70, pages 30-46. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2014.10.009

A capsule system driven by a harmonic force applied to its inner mass is considered in this study. Four various friction models are employed to describe motion of the capsule in different environments taking into account Coulomb friction, viscous dam... Read More about Forward and backward motion control of a vibro-impact capsule system..

Extradition, the forum bar and transnational drug trafficking. (2014)
Journal Article
ARNELL, P. 2014. Extradition, the forum bar and transnational drug trafficking. Criminal law and justice weekly [online], 178(42), pages 623-624. Available from: https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/legal/

Concerns have been expressed over what are perceived as insufficient safeguards in UK law to protect persons amenable to concurrent criminal jurisdiction. These were particularly forceful where an accused person had material links to the UK. The Crim... Read More about Extradition, the forum bar and transnational drug trafficking..

Delivering sustainable urban regeneration in emerging nations: introducing neighborhood hotspots. (2014)
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AKINSETE, E., HOELZEL, F. and OSHODI, L. 2014. Delivering sustainable urban regeneration in emerging nations: introducing neighborhood hotspots. Journal of architectural education [online], 68(2), pages 238-245. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10464883.2014.937245

Challenges faced by urban centres today often result from multiple social, economic and environmental issues, which act on multiple points of impact. As a result, successful urban interventions are increasingly geared towards tackling these multiple... Read More about Delivering sustainable urban regeneration in emerging nations: introducing neighborhood hotspots..

Biodesalination: an emerging technology for targeted removal of Na+ and Cl− from seawater by cyanobacteria. (2014)
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MINAS, K., KARUNAKARAN, E., BOND, T., GANDY, C., HONSBEIN, A., MADSEN, M., AMEZAGA, J., AMTMANN, A., TEMPLETON, M.R., BIGGS, C.A. and LAWTON, L. 2015. Biodesalination: an emerging technology for targeted removal of Na+ and Cl− from seawater by cyanobacteria. Desalination and water treatment [online], 55(10): selected papers presented at 2015 Desalination for the environment conference: clean water and energy, 11-15 May 2014, Limassol, Cyprus, pages 2647-2668. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2014.940647

Although desalination by membrane processes is a possible solution to the problem of freshwater supply, related cost and energy demands prohibit its use on a global scale. Hence, there is an emerging necessity for alternative, energy and cost-efficie... Read More about Biodesalination: an emerging technology for targeted removal of Na+ and Cl− from seawater by cyanobacteria..

Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete. (2014)
Journal Article
JAFARIFAR, N., PILAKOUTAS, K. and BENNETT, T. 2014. Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete. Construction and building materials [online], 73, pages 41-50. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.09.039

Drying shrinkage has a serious impact on the structural and durability performance of concrete pavements. Shrinkage strain development and distress can only be fully understood by knowing the moisture transport and free shrinkage properties of concre... Read More about Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete..

Authoring second generation entrepreneur and family business stories. (2014)
Journal Article
SMITH, R. 2014. Authoring second generation entrepreneur and family business stories. Journal of family business management [online], 4(2), pages 149-170. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFBM-11-2011-0050

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the under researched interface between entrepreneur and family business stories and in particular the form and structure of second-generation entrepreneur stories. It illustrates how second-generation... Read More about Authoring second generation entrepreneur and family business stories..

GPR55 deletion in mice leads to age-related ventricular dysfunction and impaired adrenoceptor-mediated inotropic responses. (2014)
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WALSH, S.K., HECTOR, E.E., ANDREASSON, A.-C., JONSSON-RYLANDER, A.-C. and WAINWRIGHT, C. L. 2014. GPR55 deletion in mice leads to age-related ventricular dysfunction and impaired adrenoceptor-mediated inotropic responses. PLoS ONE [online], 9(10), article number e108999. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0108999

G protein coupled receptor 55 (GPR55) is expressed throughout the body and, although its exact physiological function is unknown, studies have suggested that it has a role in the cardiovascular system. In particular, GPR55 has been proposed as mediat... Read More about GPR55 deletion in mice leads to age-related ventricular dysfunction and impaired adrenoceptor-mediated inotropic responses..

Negotiating meaning in the consumption of the past. (2014)
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SMITH, F. and BROWN, M. 2014. Negotiating meaning in the consumption of the past. Journal of fandom studies, 2(2), pages 147-161. Available from:https://doi.org/10.1386/jfs.2.2.147_1

The Internet and social networking technologies have facilitated communication between groups of retrophiles or fans of the past. The article seeks to examine motivations for retrophilic action and to discuss these ideas within the present late capit... Read More about Negotiating meaning in the consumption of the past..

Let the stalker beware? Analysis of the law of stalking in Scotland. (2014)
Journal Article
MIDDLEMISS, S. 2014. Let the stalker beware? Analysis of the law of stalking in Scotland. Journal of criminal law [online], 78(5), pages 407-422. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1350/jcla.2014.78.5.942

This article analyses the significance of changes to the law in Scotland dealing with stalking by outlining the previous legal position and examining the new legal rules and their impact. Stalking has been proven to be extremely harmful to the victim... Read More about Let the stalker beware? Analysis of the law of stalking in Scotland..

Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications. (2014)
Journal Article
ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications. Applied energy [online], 136, pages 363-372. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.053

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator - a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC). The RACPC aims at addressing the following objectives: (i) to increase the electrical output of a concentrating photovoltai... Read More about Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications..

Staying in the zone: the cognitive components associated with offshore drillers' situation awareness. (2014)
Journal Article
ROBERTS, R.C., FLIN, R. and CLELAND, J. 2014. Staying in the zone: the cognitive components associated with offshore drillers' situation awareness. Proceedings of the human factors and ergonomics society annual meeting [online], 58(1): papers of the 58th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society annual meeting 2014 (HFES 2014), 27-31 October, 2014, San Diego, USA, pages 270-274. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931214581056

Situation Awareness (SA) issues are often identified as contributing factors to drilling incidents, most recently in the Deepwater Horizon blowout. Two studies aimed to identify the cognitive components required for offshore drillers to develop and m... Read More about Staying in the zone: the cognitive components associated with offshore drillers' situation awareness..

Corrigendum to 'Neuropathic pain in the general population: a systematic review of epidemiological studies' (2014)
Journal Article
VAN HECKE, O., AUSTIN, S.K., KHAN, R.A., SMITH, B.H. and TORRANCE, N. 2014. Corrigendum to 'Neuropathic pain in the general population: a systematic review of epidemiological studies'. Pain [online], 155(9), page 1907. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2014.06.006

In the original article the data in Table 2 was unclear. This corrigendum is a revised version of this data.

Oats and bowel disease: a systematic literature review. (2014)
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THIES, F., MASSON, L.F., BOFFETTA, P. and KRIS-ETHERTON, P. 2014. Oats and bowel disease: a systematic literature review. British journal of nutrition [online], 112 (S2), pages s31-S43. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114514002293

Whole-grain foods such as oats may protect against colorectal cancer and have benefits on inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac disease. The present study aimed to systematically review the literature describing intervention studies that investigate... Read More about Oats and bowel disease: a systematic literature review..

Oats and CVD risk markers: a systematic literature review. (2014)
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THIES, F., MASSON, L.F., BOFFETTA, P. and KRIS-ETHERTON, P. 2014. Oats and CVD risk markers: a systematic literature review. British journal of nutrition [online], 112(S2), pages S19-S30. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114514002281

High consumption of whole-grain food such as oats is associated with a reduced risk of CVD and type 2 diabetes. The present study aimed to systematically review the literature describing long-term intervention studies that investigated the effects of... Read More about Oats and CVD risk markers: a systematic literature review..

Dispensing with the consent of a non-entitled spouse. (2014)
Journal Article
ANDERSON, C. 2014. Dispensing with the consent of a non-entitled spouse. Juridical review [online], 3, pages 177-186. Available from: http://www.westlaw.co.uk

Discusses the right given to a non-owning spouse to occupy the matrimonial home under the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 and in particular s.7 which allows the court to dispense with the non-owning spouse's consent to deali... Read More about Dispensing with the consent of a non-entitled spouse..