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Hierarchical fuzzy rule based systems using an information theoretic approach (2006)
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Waldock, A., Carse, B., & Melhuish, C. (2006). Hierarchical fuzzy rule based systems using an information theoretic approach. Soft Computing, 10(10), 867-879. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-005-0013-y

This paper proposes a novel anytime algorithm for the construction of a Hierarchical Fuzzy Rule Based System using an information theoretic approach to specialise rules that do not effectively model the decision space. The amount of uncertainty toler... Read More about Hierarchical fuzzy rule based systems using an information theoretic approach.

Modelling of cutting induced workpiece temperatures for dry milling (2006)
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Richardson, D. J., Keavey, M. A., & Dailami, F. (2006). Modelling of cutting induced workpiece temperatures for dry milling. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 46(10), 1139-1145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2005.08.008

A thermal model has been developed that predicts machining induced workpiece temperatures for peripheral milling. The model was developed to determine the magnitude and distribution of workpiece temperatures for dry milling of aerospace aluminium all... Read More about Modelling of cutting induced workpiece temperatures for dry milling.

The three challenges of community leadership (2006)
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Sullivan, H., Downe, J., Entwistle, T., & Sweeting, D. (2006). The three challenges of community leadership. Local Government Studies, 32(4), 489-508. https://doi.org/10.1080/03003930600793136

The ongoing reform of UK local government emphasises the development of local authorities as 'community leaders'. Both the definition of the term, and local government's fitness for the role are, however, contested. Previous research suggests that to... Read More about The three challenges of community leadership.

The interpersonal world of direct marketing: Examining conventions of quality at UK farmers' markets (2006)
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Kirwan, J. (2006). The interpersonal world of direct marketing: Examining conventions of quality at UK farmers' markets. Journal of Rural Studies, 22(3), 301-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2005.09.001

Inherent within emerging new food supply chains (FSCs) in the UK in recent years, and in particular those based upon direct marketing, is the (re)connection of production-consumption processes and concomitantly producers and consumers. New forms of c... Read More about The interpersonal world of direct marketing: Examining conventions of quality at UK farmers' markets.

Vegetarians: Uninvited, uncomfortable or special guests at the table of the alternative food economy? (2006)
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Morris, C., & Kirwan, J. (2006). Vegetarians: Uninvited, uncomfortable or special guests at the table of the alternative food economy?. Sociologia Ruralis, 46(3), 192-213. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9523.2006.00414.x

This article explores whether vegetarianism is congruent with the alternative food economy. Although it has been largely neglected by scholars concerned with agro-food system alternatives, there are good reasons to undertake an exploration of vegetar... Read More about Vegetarians: Uninvited, uncomfortable or special guests at the table of the alternative food economy?.

The impact of travel time information on travelers' learning under uncertainty (2006)
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Prashker, J. N., & Avineri, E. (2006). The impact of travel time information on travelers' learning under uncertainty. Transportation, 33(4), 393-408. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-005-5710-y

In this work, laboratory experiment was conducted in order to evaluate the effect of feedback on decision-making under uncertainty, with and without provided information about travel times. We discuss the prediction of travelers' response to uncertai... Read More about The impact of travel time information on travelers' learning under uncertainty.

Sustainable land reuse: The influence of different stakeholders in achieving sustainable brownfield developments in England (2006)
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Dair, C. M., & Williams, K. (2006). Sustainable land reuse: The influence of different stakeholders in achieving sustainable brownfield developments in England. Environment and Planning A, 38(7), 1345-1366. https://doi.org/10.1068/a37370

The UK government has made the sustainable reuse of land a strong policy aim in its sustainable development and planning strategies. However, in this paper we present research into recent urban brownfield redevelopments in England that shows that man... Read More about Sustainable land reuse: The influence of different stakeholders in achieving sustainable brownfield developments in England.

The role of the public toilet: Pathogen transmitter or health facilitator? (2006)
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Greed, C. (2006). The role of the public toilet: Pathogen transmitter or health facilitator?. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 27(2), 127-139. https://doi.org/10.1191/0143624406bt151oa

This paper discusses the role of public toilets, as transmitters of disease, but also of their importance in contributing to the health and well-being of society. Research has shown that public toilets are vital components in creating sustainable, ac... Read More about The role of the public toilet: Pathogen transmitter or health facilitator?.

Direct numerical simulation of jets in cross-flow (2006)
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Yao, Y., Petty, D., Barrington, P., Yao, J., & Mason, P. (2006). Direct numerical simulation of jets in cross-flow. International Journal of Computational Fluid Dynamics, 20(5), 279-285. https://doi.org/10.1080/10618560600909945

Direct numerical simulation (DNS) of jets in cross-flow (JICF) has been carried out in this study, aiming for the investigation of vortex structure formation and evolution process associated with JICF. A recently developed DNS code is used, which sol... Read More about Direct numerical simulation of jets in cross-flow.

Developing leisure and cultural attractions in the regional city centre: A policy perspective (2006)
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Thomas, C. J., Bromley, R. D., Tallon, A., & Reynolds, B. (2006). Developing leisure and cultural attractions in the regional city centre: A policy perspective. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 24(3), 351-370. https://doi.org/10.1068/c0526

Smaller regional cities and former industrial cities throughout North America and Europe have experienced fundamental transformations of their economies over recent decades, and authorities have continually sought new functions for the postindustrial... Read More about Developing leisure and cultural attractions in the regional city centre: A policy perspective.

Embryonics: A path to artificial life? (2006)
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Zhang, X., Dragffy, G., & Pipe, A. G. (2006). Embryonics: A path to artificial life?. Artificial Life, 12(3), 313-332. https://doi.org/10.1162/artl.2006.12.3.313

Electronic systems, no matter how clever and intelligent they are, cannot yet demonstrate the reliability that biological systems can. Perhaps we can learn from these processes, which have developed through millions of years of evolution, in our purs... Read More about Embryonics: A path to artificial life?.

Local democracy and political leadership: Drawing a map (2006)
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Haus, M., & Sweeting, D. (2006). Local democracy and political leadership: Drawing a map. Political Studies, 54(2), 267-288. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9248.2006.00605.x

Different concepts of local democracy imply different tasks, functions and reform strategies for local political leadership. This article draws a map of local democracy that entails four non-exclusive components: representative democracy, user democr... Read More about Local democracy and political leadership: Drawing a map.

Collaborative capacity and strategies in area-based initiatives (2006)
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Sullivan, H., Barnes, M., & Matka, E. (2006). Collaborative capacity and strategies in area-based initiatives. Public Administration, 84(2), 289-310. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9299.2006.00003.x

Despite considerable evaluator investment in examining partnership activity in UK public policy initiatives, little attention has been paid to the role of strategy in supporting the generation and harnessing of the resources necessary to collaborate... Read More about Collaborative capacity and strategies in area-based initiatives.

Odour and ammonia emissions from intensive pig units in Ireland (2006)
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Curran, T. P., Hayes, E. T., & Dodd, V. A. (2006). Odour and ammonia emissions from intensive pig units in Ireland. Bioresource Technology, 97(7), 940-948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2005.04.023

Odour and ammonia emissions were measured at four intensive pig units in Ireland. Odour samples were collected on-site and analysed for odour concentration using an olfactometer. Ammonia concentrations in the exhaust ventilation air were measured usi... Read More about Odour and ammonia emissions from intensive pig units in Ireland.

Workforce planning and education: Mapping competencies, skills and standards in mental health (2006)
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Musselwhite, C. B., & Freshwater, D. (2006). Workforce planning and education: Mapping competencies, skills and standards in mental health. Nurse Education Today, 26(4), 277-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2005.10.009

This paper aims to identify and critically analyse the provision and commissioning of relevant training for multidisciplinary mental health practitioners in the South West region of England. Data were collected from 45 education and training provider... Read More about Workforce planning and education: Mapping competencies, skills and standards in mental health.

Retailing local food in the Scottish-English borders: A supply chain perspective (2006)
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Ilbery, B., & Maye, D. (2006). Retailing local food in the Scottish-English borders: A supply chain perspective. Geoforum, 37(3), 352-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2005.09.003

Local food is championed as one alternative response to industrial systems of food production and supply. While advocacy for local food is high, there is a lack of empirical evidence about the actual shape and scale of such food supply chains, especi... Read More about Retailing local food in the Scottish-English borders: A supply chain perspective.

Overload for ionized solutes in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (2006)
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McCalley, D. V. (2006). Overload for ionized solutes in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Analytical Chemistry, 78(8), 2532-2538. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac052098b

Overloading occurs for submicrogram quantities of ionized solutes particularly when using low ionic strength mobile phases at low pH (e.g., formic acid), even with highly inert silica RP-HPLC columns of normal dimensions. Much higher loads can produc... Read More about Overload for ionized solutes in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.

Demand analysis projections for recreational visits to countryside woodlands in Great Britain (2006)
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Courtney, P. R., & Hill, G. W. (2006). Demand analysis projections for recreational visits to countryside woodlands in Great Britain. Forestry, 79(2), 185-200. https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpl005

Forests and woodlands have long been associated with tourism and recreation and there is a growing demand for improved planning tools to measure and maximize amenity value from policy intervention. Building on earlier studies, this study develops a t... Read More about Demand analysis projections for recreational visits to countryside woodlands in Great Britain.

Phenomenology of glider collisions in cellular automaton Rule 54 and associated logical gates (2006)
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Martínez, G. J., Adamatzky, A., & McIntosh, H. V. (2006). Phenomenology of glider collisions in cellular automaton Rule 54 and associated logical gates. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 28(1), 100-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2005.05.013

Rule 54, a two state, three neighbor cellular automaton in Wolfram's systems of nomenclature, is less complex that Rule 110, but nevertheless possess a rich and complex dynamics. We provide a systematic and exhaustive analysis of glider behavior and... Read More about Phenomenology of glider collisions in cellular automaton Rule 54 and associated logical gates.