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A distributed evolutionary simulated annealing algorithm for combinatorial optimisation problems (2004)
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Fogarty, T. C., & Aydin, M. E. (2004). A distributed evolutionary simulated annealing algorithm for combinatorial optimisation problems. Journal of Heuristics, 10(3), 269-292. https://doi.org/10.1023/B%3AHEUR.0000026896.44360.f9

In this paper, the Evolutionary Simulated Annealing (ESA) algorithm, its distributed implementation (dESA) and its application to two combinatorial problems are presented. ESA consists of a population, a simulated annealing operator, instead of the m... Read More about A distributed evolutionary simulated annealing algorithm for combinatorial optimisation problems.

Reaction-diffusion navigation robot control: From chemical to VLSI analogic processors (2004)
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Rodríguez-Vázquez, A., De Lacy Costello, B., Carmona-Galán, R., Arena, P., Adamatzky, A., Basile, A., …Frasca, M. (2004). Reaction-diffusion navigation robot control: From chemical to VLSI analogic processors. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 51(5), 926-938. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSI.2004.827654

We introduce a new methodology and experimental implementations for real-time wave-based robot navigation in a complex, dynamically changing environment. The main idea behind the approach is to consider the robot arena as an excitable medium, in whic... Read More about Reaction-diffusion navigation robot control: From chemical to VLSI analogic processors.

Stable adaptive neurocontrol for nonlinear discrete-time systems (2004)
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Zhu, Q., & Guo, L. (2004). Stable adaptive neurocontrol for nonlinear discrete-time systems. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, 15(3), 653-662. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNN.2004.826131

This paper presents a novel approach in designing neural network based adaptive controllers for a class of nonlinear discrete-time systems. This type of controllers has its simplicity in parallelism to linear generalized minimum variance (GMV) contro... Read More about Stable adaptive neurocontrol for nonlinear discrete-time systems.

Equal opportunity for all? Trends in flexible training 1995-2001 (2004)
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Gray, S., Alexander, K., & Eaton, J. (2004). Equal opportunity for all? Trends in flexible training 1995-2001. Medical Teacher, 26(3), 256-259. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159042000191993

This paper describes current patterns and trends in flexible training in the UK. It is a descriptive study based on (1) survey data on the number of flexible trainees from the annual survey of UK deaneries from 1995 to 2001; (2) Department of Health... Read More about Equal opportunity for all? Trends in flexible training 1995-2001.

Genetic Variants of ABCA1 Modify Alzheimer Disease Risk and Quantitative Traits Related to β-Amylolid Metabolism (2004)
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Wilcock, G. K., Katzov, H., Chalmers, K., Palmgren, J., Andreasen, N., Johansson, B., …Prince, J. A. (2004). Genetic Variants of ABCA1 Modify Alzheimer Disease Risk and Quantitative Traits Related to β-Amylolid Metabolism. Human Mutation, 23(4), 358-367. https://doi.org/10.1002/humu.20012

Linkage studies have provided evidence that one or more loci on chromosome 9q influence Alzheimer disease (AD). The gene encoding the ATP-binding cassette A1 transporter (ABCA1) resides within proximity of previously identified linkage peaks and repr... Read More about Genetic Variants of ABCA1 Modify Alzheimer Disease Risk and Quantitative Traits Related to β-Amylolid Metabolism.

Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding (2004)
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Venus, A., Dunne, P., Soe, S., Byrne, G., & Wheatley, A. R. (2004). Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 150(3), 201-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136%2803%2900571-5

Injection moulded components are finding vigorously increasing applications in numerous sectors. The flexibility of the process allows complex components to be manufactured in high volumes in fully automated environments. Associated with such compone... Read More about Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding.

Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis (2004)
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Larbi, W. O., Antwi, A., & Olomolaiye, P. (2004). Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis. Land Use Policy, 21(2), 115-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2003.09.004

Compulsory land acquisition powers have been used extensively in Ghana since colonial times, as the main means of the state's access to land for development. The underlying principle is supremacy of the state over people and their private property, a... Read More about Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis.

New rights for old: Flexi-working and sex discrimination (2004)
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Fraser, M. (2004). New rights for old: Flexi-working and sex discrimination. Employee Relations, 26(2), 167-181. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450410511070

Employees have a statutory right to request a change to their working hours or conditions to enable them to care for children (so long as they meet certain criteria). The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 enables workers to claim that a requirement, such a... Read More about New rights for old: Flexi-working and sex discrimination.

Retail parks revisited: A growing competitive threat to traditional shopping centres? (2004)
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Bromley, R. D., Thomas, C. J., & Tallon, A. (2004). Retail parks revisited: A growing competitive threat to traditional shopping centres?. Environment and Planning A, 36(4), 647-666. https://doi.org/10.1068/a3683

Since the late 1970s retail parks have developed in the United Kingdom to become a substantial element of the process of retail decentralisation. From an early focus on 'bulky-goods' retailing, they have grown and evolved into a variety of unplanned... Read More about Retail parks revisited: A growing competitive threat to traditional shopping centres?.

Using values of travel time savings for toll roads: Avoiding some common errors (2004)
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Hensher, D. A., & Goodwin, P. (2004). Using values of travel time savings for toll roads: Avoiding some common errors. Transport Policy, 11(2), 171-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2003.10.002

There are many empirical studies on the estimation of values of travel time savings (VTTS), with varying degrees of rigour and relevance, mostly based on the observation that travellers are prepared to spend money to save time. These values are appli... Read More about Using values of travel time savings for toll roads: Avoiding some common errors.

Nociceptin/orphanin FQ modulates human T cell function in vitro (2004)
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Purcell, W. M., Fulford, A. J., McLeod, J. D., & Waits, P. S. (2004). Nociceptin/orphanin FQ modulates human T cell function in vitro. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 149(1-2), 110-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneuroim.2003.12.018

Although nociceptin/orphanin FQ (N/OFQ) and its receptor (ORL-1) are widely distributed throughout the immune system, its role has yet to be elucidated. This study shows that N/OFQ (10-14-10-12 M) modulates T cell activation by up-regulating activati... Read More about Nociceptin/orphanin FQ modulates human T cell function in vitro.

The natural history of lower urinary tract dysfunction in men: The influence of detrusor underactivity on the outcome after transurethral resection of the prostate with a minimum 10-year urodynamic follow-up (2004)
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Thomas, A. W., Cannon, A., Bartlett, E., Ellis-Jones, J., & Abrams, P. (2004). The natural history of lower urinary tract dysfunction in men: The influence of detrusor underactivity on the outcome after transurethral resection of the prostate with a minimum 10-year urodynamic follow-up. BJU International, 93(6), 745-750. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2003.04719.x

OBJECTIVES: To assess the long-term outcome of the efficacy of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in men with detrusor underactivity (DUA), a cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a significant minority of men. PATIENTS AND METH... Read More about The natural history of lower urinary tract dysfunction in men: The influence of detrusor underactivity on the outcome after transurethral resection of the prostate with a minimum 10-year urodynamic follow-up.

Public participation and collaborative governance (2004)
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Newman, J., Barnes, M., Sullivan, H., & Knops, A. (2004). Public participation and collaborative governance. Journal of Social Policy, 33(2), 203-223. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279403007499

This paper draws on the findings of a study within the ESRC's Democracy and Participation Programme. It explores the processes of participation within deliberative forums-such as user panels, youth forums, area based committees - developed as a means... Read More about Public participation and collaborative governance.