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Obtaining malignant melanoma indicators through statistical analysis of 3D skin surface disruptions (2009)
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Ding, Y., Smith, L., Smith, M., Sun, J., & Warr, R. (2009). Obtaining malignant melanoma indicators through statistical analysis of 3D skin surface disruptions. Skin Research and Technology, 15(3), 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0846.2009.00352.x

Background/purpose: It has been observed that disruptions in skin patterns are larger for malignant melanoma (MM) than benign lesions. In order to extend the classification results achieved for 2D skin patterns, this work intends to investigate the f... Read More about Obtaining malignant melanoma indicators through statistical analysis of 3D skin surface disruptions.

An information support approach for machine design & building companies (2009)
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Ding, L., Matthews, J., McMahon, C. A., & Mullineux, G. (2009). An information support approach for machine design & building companies. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 17(2), 103-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/1063293X09105325

The recording of information regarding machine function, performance, and failure, which is generated during the machine development, commissioning, and service is vital to an organization. Previous research has shown this information is often poorly... Read More about An information support approach for machine design & building companies.

Evaluation of paramagnetic particles for use in a resonant coil magnetometer based magneto-immunoassay (2009)
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Eveness, J., Kiely, J., Hawkins, P., Wraith, P., & Luxton, R. (2009). Evaluation of paramagnetic particles for use in a resonant coil magnetometer based magneto-immunoassay. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 139(2), 538-542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2009.03.078

This paper describes work that formed a part of an investigation to increase the detection sensitivity of a magneto-immunoassay. The study involved the characterisation of paramagnetic particles (PMPs) from a range of manufacturers in order to determ... Read More about Evaluation of paramagnetic particles for use in a resonant coil magnetometer based magneto-immunoassay.

Contact type dependency of texture classification in a whiskered mobile robot (2009)
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Fox, C. W., Mitchinson, B., Pearson, M., Pipe, A. G., & Prescott, T. J. (2009). Contact type dependency of texture classification in a whiskered mobile robot. Autonomous Robots, 26(4), 223-239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10514-009-9109-z

Actuated artificial whiskers modeled on rat macrovibrissae can provide effective tactile sensor systems for autonomous robots. This article focuses on texture classification using artificial whiskers and addresses a limitation of previous studies, na... Read More about Contact type dependency of texture classification in a whiskered mobile robot.

Modelling the activation of G-protein coupled receptors by a single drug (2009)
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Woodroffe, P. J., Bridge, L., King, J. R., & Hill, S. J. (2009). Modelling the activation of G-protein coupled receptors by a single drug. Mathematical Biosciences, 219(1), 32-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mbs.2009.02.003

In this paper, the most popular proposed mechanism for activation of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) - the shuttling mechanism - is modelled mathematically. An asymptotic analysis of this model clarifies the dynamics of the system in the presence... Read More about Modelling the activation of G-protein coupled receptors by a single drug.

Cerebellar-inspired adaptive control of a robot eye actuated by pneumatic artificial Muscles (2009)
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Anderson, S. R., Lenz, A., Anderson, S. A., Pipe, A. G., Melhuish, C., Dean, P., & Porrill, J. (2009). Cerebellar-inspired adaptive control of a robot eye actuated by pneumatic artificial Muscles. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, 39(6), 1420-1433. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMCB.2009.2018138

In this paper, a model of cerebellar function is implemented and evaluated in the control of a robot eye actuated by pneumatic artificial muscles. The investigated control problem is stabilization of the visual image in response to disturbances. This... Read More about Cerebellar-inspired adaptive control of a robot eye actuated by pneumatic artificial Muscles.

A randomized clinical trial of a brief hypnosis intervention to control venepuncture-related pain of paediatric cancer patients (2009)
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Liossi, C., White, P., & Hatira, P. (2009). A randomized clinical trial of a brief hypnosis intervention to control venepuncture-related pain of paediatric cancer patients. PAIN, 142(3), 255-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2009.01.017

Venepuncture for blood sampling can be a distressing experience for a considerable number of children. A prospective controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of a local anaesthetic (EMLA) with a combination of EMLA with self-hypnosis in... Read More about A randomized clinical trial of a brief hypnosis intervention to control venepuncture-related pain of paediatric cancer patients.

Spot test: new technologies bring point-of-care testing into the 21st century (2009)
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Luxton, R. W., & Kiely, J. (2009). Spot test: new technologies bring point-of-care testing into the 21st century

Every new technology offers the potential to effect changes in practise; many developments driven by the world-wide demand for instant results. This is never as true as in the arena of diagnostic testing. Once the sole preserve of the hospital labo... Read More about Spot test: new technologies bring point-of-care testing into the 21st century.

Effects of spark-assistance on controlled auto-ignition combustion at different injection timings in a multicylinder direct-injection gasoline engine (2009)
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Yang, C., Kalian, N., & Zhao, H. (2009). Effects of spark-assistance on controlled auto-ignition combustion at different injection timings in a multicylinder direct-injection gasoline engine. International Journal of Engine Research, 10(3), 133-148. https://doi.org/10.1243/14680874JER03209

Controlled auto-ignition (CAI) combustion, also known as homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) can be achieved by trapping residuals with early exhaust valve closure in a direct fuel injection in-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engines. CAI co... Read More about Effects of spark-assistance on controlled auto-ignition combustion at different injection timings in a multicylinder direct-injection gasoline engine.