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Continuous bio-aerosol monitoring in a tropical environment using a UV fluorescence and light scattering instrument
(University of Hertfordshire, 2008)This paper describes an instrument designed to achieve the continuous monitoring of ambient bio-aerosol concentrations. The instrument is a compact, relatively low-cost, UV aerosol spectrometer that monitors and classifies ... -
Continuous bioaerosol monitoring in a tropical environment using a UV fluorescence particle spectrometer
(2011)An instrument designed to continuously monitor ambient bioaerosol concentrations is presented. The instrument is a compact, relatively low-cost, UV aerosol spectrometer that monitors and classifies individual airborne ... -
Continuous delivery of ropinirole reverses motor deficits without dyskinesia induction in MPTP-treated common marmosets
(2008-05)L-DOPA treatment of Parkinson's disease induces a high incidence of motor complications, notably dyskinesia. Longer acting dopamine agonists, e.g. ropinirole, are thought to produce more continuous dopaminergic stimulation ... -
Continuous discrete-event simulation of a continuous-media server I/O subsystem
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2000)When designing computer systems, simulation tools are used to imitate a real or proposed system. Complex, dynamic systems can be simulated without the cost and time constraints involved with real systems. Experimentation ... -
Continuous rotigotine administration reduces dyskinesia resulting from pulsatile treatment with rotigotine or L-DOPA in MPTP-treated common marmosets
(2010-01)We previously showed that continuous infusion of rotigotine resulted in less dyskinesia than repeated pulsatile rotigotine administration or repeated oral administration Of L-DOPA in MPTP-treated marmosets. Now we investigate ... -
Continuous Steepest Descent Path for Traversing Non-Convex Regions
(2016-05-12)In this thesis, we investigate methods of finding a local minimum for unconstrained problems of non-convex functions with n variables, by following the solution curve of a system of ordinary differential equations. The ... -
Continuous steepest descent path for traversing non-convex regions
(2009)This paper revisits the ideas of seeking unconstrained minima by following a continuous steepest descent path (CSDP). We are especially interested in the merits of such an approach in regions where the objective function ... -
Continuous subcutaneous infusion of pramipexole protects against lipopolysaccharide-induced dopaminergic cell death without affecting the inflammatory response
(2008-08)The D2/D3 dopamine receptor agonist pramipexole, protects against toxin-induced dopaminergic neuronal destruction but its mechanism of action is unknown. Inflammation following glial cell activation contributes to cell ... -
Continuous-mode 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency induces greater deep blood flow changes compared to pulsed mode shortwave: a crossover study in healthy adults
(2017-07-03)Aims: Radiofrequency-based electrophysical agents (EPAs) have been used in therapy practice over several decades (e.g. shortwave therapies). Currently, there is insufficient evidence supporting such EPAs operating below ... -
Continuously variable mixing-ratio micromixer with elastomer valves
(2005-10)We report a self-contained microfluidic alternate flow injection mixer (AFIM) employing piezoelectrically actuated, PDMS seal-valves to control injection. AFIMs employ pulsatile injection of liquids to enhance interface ... -
Continuum model of tendon pathology - where are we now?
(2013-08)Chronic tendon pathology is a common and often disabling condition, the causes of which remain poorly understood. The continuum model of tendon pathology was proposed to provide a model for the staging of tendon pathology ... -
Contraception advice and provision for the prevention of under 18 conceptions and STIs : A rapid review
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Contractile dysfunction and nitrergic dysregulation in small intestine of a primate model of Parkinson’s disease : contractile dysfunction in MPTP-treated primate ileum
(2019-06-10)Bowel dysfunction is a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD). The main contractile neurotransmitter in the GI tract is acetylcholine (ACh), while nitric oxide (NO) causes the relaxation of smooth muscle in ... -
Contraction with shortening during stimulation or during relaxation : how do the energetic costs compare?
(1998-10)White muscle fibres from dogfish were used to compare the energetic costs of shortening by fully active muscle and by relaxing muscle. The muscle preparation was tetanized for 0.6 s and shortened either during stimulation ... -
Contradictions and power play in service encounters : An activity theory approach
(2010-06)We present a perspective on the interpersonal element of service in which economic and social collaboration takes place in real time: the service encounter. We view it as a site of conflict for power and control where ... -
Contradictions in “reputation management”
(2006)“Reputation management” is widely used as a rationale for public relations, although the public relations practice has problems with its own reputation. Public relations is presented in textbooks as a mature management ... -
Contralateral increase in thigmotactic scanning following unilateral cryogenic barrel-cortex lesion in mice
(2005)Adult C57BL/6 mice received uni- or bilateral cryogenic or sham-lesions over the barrel field and their exploratory behaviour was assessed in an open field between 1 and 7 days post-lesion. Bilateral cortical lesions ... -
Contrasting Debates and Perspectives from Second and Third Wave Feminists in Britain: Class, Work and Activism
(2015-08-20)The dissertation rests firstly on the author’s previously published work (German, 1989; German, 2007; German, 2013) which attempted to analyse the position of women in British society in terms of their relationship to ...