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Prediction of fetal D status from maternal plasma: Introduction of a new noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping service (2002)
Journal Article
Finning, K. M., Martin, P., Soothill, P. W., & Avent, N. D. (2002). Prediction of fetal D status from maternal plasma: Introduction of a new noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping service. Transfusion, 42(8), 1079-1085. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.2002.00165.x

BACKGROUND: Invasive procedures to obtain fetal DNA for prenatal blood grouping present a risk to the fetus. During pregnancy, cell-free fetal DNA is present in maternal blood. The detection of RHD sequences in maternal plasma has been used to predic... Read More about Prediction of fetal D status from maternal plasma: Introduction of a new noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping service.

ZCS redux (2002)
Journal Article
Bull, L., & Hurst, J. (2002). ZCS redux. Evolutionary Computation, 10(2), 185-205. https://doi.org/10.1162/106365602320169848

Learning classifier systems traditionally use genetic algorithms to facilitate rule discovery, where rule fitness is payoff based. Current research has shifted to the use of accuracy-based fitness. This paper re-examines the use of a particular payof... Read More about ZCS redux.

The UK public transport industry and provision of multi-modal traveller information (2002)
Journal Article
Lyons, G., & Harman, R. (2002). The UK public transport industry and provision of multi-modal traveller information. International Journal of Transport Management, 1(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1471-4051%2801%2900002-7

In recent years significant developments in transport policy have taken place in the UK. Public transport is considered key to the policy objectives of achieving an integrated and sustainable transport system. Improvements to public transport operati... Read More about The UK public transport industry and provision of multi-modal traveller information.

Locality and community: Towards a vehicle for community-based decision making in rural localities in England (2002)
Journal Article
Owen, S. (2002). Locality and community: Towards a vehicle for community-based decision making in rural localities in England. Town Planning Review, 73(1), 41-61. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.73.1.3

Recent widespread discussion including policy statements by government suggest that more authority should be devolved to local communities to make decisions about the rural localities in which they live. The paper evaluates existing instruments, incl... Read More about Locality and community: Towards a vehicle for community-based decision making in rural localities in England.

Leadership in urban governance: The Mayor of London (2002)
Journal Article
Sweeting, D. (2002). Leadership in urban governance: The Mayor of London. Local Government Studies, 28(1), 3-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/714004134

This article discusses leadership in urban governance by examining the Mayor of London. It uses a conceptual framework of four elements: the external environment to local leadership; the institutional arrangements in which leaders operate; the local... Read More about Leadership in urban governance: The Mayor of London.

Air quality action plans: Early indicators of urban local authority practice in England (2002)
Journal Article
Beattie, C. I., Longhurst, J., & Woodfield, N. K. (2002). Air quality action plans: Early indicators of urban local authority practice in England. Environmental Science and Policy, 5(6), 463-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1462-9011%2802%2900094-1

The delivery of improved local ambient air quality in the UK has emerged through the implementation of the Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland [DETR, Welsh Office, Scottish Office, Department of the Environment for... Read More about Air quality action plans: Early indicators of urban local authority practice in England.