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    • Stellar variability in the VVV survey : Overview and first results 

      Catelan, M.; Minniti, D.; Lucas, P.W.; Dékány, I.; Saito, R. K.; Angeloni, R.; Alonso-García, J.; Hempel, M.; Hełminiak, K.; Jordán, A.; Ramos, R. Contreras; Navarrete, C.; Beamín, J. C.; Rojas, A. F.; Gran, F.; Lopes, C. E Ferreira; Peña, C. Contreras; Kerins, E.; Huckvale, L.; Rejkuba, M.; Cohen, R.; Mauro, F.; Borissova, J.; Amigo, P.; Eyheramendy, S.; Pichara, K.; Espinoza, N.; Navarro, C.; Hajdu, G.; Espinoza, D. N Calderón; Muro, G. A.; Andrews, H.; Motta, V.; Kurtev, R.; Emerson, J.P.; Bidin, C. Moni; Chené, A.-N. (Cambridge University Press, 2014-03-03)
      The Vista Variables in the Vía Láctea (VVV) ESO Public Survey is an ongoing time-series, near-infrared (IR) survey of the Galactic bulge and an adjacent portion of the inner disk, covering 562 square degrees of the sky, ...

    • Stellar variability on time-scales of minutes: results from the first 5 yr of the Rapid Temporal Survey 

      Barclay, Thomas; Ramsay, Gavin; Hakala, Pasi; Napiwotzki, Ralf; Nelemans, Gijs; Potter, Stephen; Todd, Ian (2011-06)
      The Rapid Temporal Survey (RATS) explores the faint, variable sky. Our observations search a parameter space which, until now, has never been exploited from the ground. Our strategy involves observing the sky close to the ...

    • Stellar Wind Signatures in sdB Stars 

      Heber, U.; Maxted, P.F.L.; Marsh, T.R.; Knigge, C.; Drew, J.E. (Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2003)
      Subdwarf B (sdB) stars form the blue end of the horizontal branch. Their peculiar atmospheric-abundance patters result from diffusion processes. However, diffusion models fail to explain these anomalies quantitatively. ...

    • Stellar x-ray sources in the chandra cosmos survey 

      Wright, N.J.; Drake, J.J.; Civano, F. (2010-12-10)
      We present an analysis of the X-ray properties of a sample of solar- and late-type field stars identified in the Chandra Cosmic Evolution Survey (COSMOS), a deep (160 ks) and wide (∼0.9 deg ) extragalactic survey. The ...

    • The stellar-activity-rotation relationship and the evolution of stellar dynamos 

      Wright, N.J.; Drake, J.J.; Mamajek, E.E.; Henry, G.W. (2011-12-10)
      We present a sample of 824 solar and late-type stars with X-ray luminosities and rotation periods. This is used to study the relationship between rotation and stellar activity and derive a new estimate of the convective ...

    • Stem Canker of oilseed rape : Molecular methods and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance 

      Evans, Neal; Fitt, Bruce D.L.; van den Bosch, Frank; Eckert, M. R.; Huang, Yongju; Pietravalle, S.; Rouxel, Thierry; Balesdent, Marie-Helene; Ross, S.; Gout, L.; Brun, Hortense; Andrivon, Didier; Bousset, L.; Gladders, P.; Pinochet, X.; Penaud, A.; Jedryczka, M.; Kachlicki, P.; Stachowiak, A.; Olechnowicz, J.; Happstadius, I.; Podlesna, A.; Renard, Michel; Karolewski, Z. (Fourth SECURE Annual Report for the European Union, 2008)

    • Stem canker of oilseed rape : molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance 

      Evans, Neal; Fitt, Bruce D.L.; van den Bosch, Frank; Eckert, M. R.; Huang, Yongju; Pietravalle, S.; Karolewski, Z.; Rouxel, Thierry; Balesdent, Marie-Helene; Ross, S.; Gout, L.; Brun, Hortense; Andrivon, Didier; Bousset, L.; Gladders, P.; Pinochet, X.; Penaud, A.; Jedryczka, M.; Kachlicki, P.; Stachowiak, A.; Olechnowicz, J.; Podlesna, A.; Happstadius, I.; Meyer, J.; Renard, Michel (2003)
      SECURE (Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance; QLK5-2002-01813) aims to deliver a model for deployment of cultivars with resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans ...

    • Stem canker of oilseed rape : molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance 

      Evans, Neal; Fitt, Bruce D.L.; van den Bosch, Frank; Rouxel, Thierry; Balesdent, Marie-Helene; Brun, Hortense; Andrivon, Didier; Gladders, P.; Pinochet, X.; Penaud, A.; Jedryczka, M.; Kachlicki, P; Happstadius, I; Meyer, J.; Karolewski, Z; Renard, Michel (2004)

    • Stem Scald 

      Fitt, Bruce D.L.; Bockus, W. W.; Bowden, R. L.; Hunger, R. M.; Morrill, W. L.; Murray, T. D.; Smiley, R. W.; School of Life and Medical Sciences; Department of Human and Environmental Sciences; Health & Human Sciences Research Institute; Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences; Geography, Environment and Agriculture; Crop Protection and Climate Change; Weight and Obesity Research Group (American Phytopathological Society (APS) Press, 2010)

    • Step change: the game of organisational digital capabilities 

      Scantlebury, Non; Killen, Clare (University of Hertfordshire, 2018-11-30)
      Purpose of the game: - Generate and capture rich discussions and tactics; - Problem solving; - Benefit from experience, creative thinking and collective wisdom of the players; - share ideas and best practice. Aligned to ...

    • A Step-Down ZVS Power Converter with Self-Driven Synchronous Rectifier 

      Nourieh, Najmehossadat; Sun, Yichuang; Simpson, Oluyomi (IEEE, 2021-04-27)
      In this paper a step-down ZVS power converter with a self-driven synchronous rectifier (SDSR) for a low-voltage high-current applications is proposed. A transformer leakage inductance, a resonant capacitor and a diode make ...

    • A Step-Down ZVS Power Converter with Self-Driven Synchronous Rectifier 

      Nourieh, Najmehossadat; Sun, Yichuang; Simpson, Oluyomi (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-04-27)
      In this paper a step-down ZVS power converter with a self-driven synchronous rectifier (SDSR) for a low-voltage high-current applications is proposed. A transformer leakage inductance, a resonant capacitor and a diode make ...

    • STEP: the VST survey of the SMC and the Magellanic Bridge - I : Overview and first results 

      Ripepi, V.; Cignoni, M.; Tosic, M.; Marconi, M.; Musella, Ilaria; Grado, A.; Limatola, L.; Clementini, G.; Brocato, Enzo; Cantiello, M.; Capaccioli, M.; Cappellaro, Enrico; Cioni, M-R.L.; Cusano, F.; Dall'Ora, Massimo; Gallagher, Jay S.; Grebel, Eva K.; Nota, Antonella; Palla, Francesco; Romano, D.; Raimondo, G.; Sabbi, Elena; Getman, F.; Napolitano, N.R.; Schipani, P.; Zaggia, S. (2014-08-11)
      STEP (the SMC in Time: Evolution of a Prototype interacting late-type dwarf galaxy) is a Guaranteed Time Observation survey being performed at the VST (the ESO VLT Survey Telescope). STEP will image an area of 74 sq. deg. ...

    • "Stepchildren of nature": Ellen Wood, East Lynne and the spectre of female degeneracy, 1860-61. 

      Maunder, Andrew (Ashgate Publishing, 2004-12)
      The chapter discusses Ellen Wood's 1861 bestseller and sensational morality tale and its engagement with fears of degeneration and the decline of the family.

    • Stephen Heath : English critic, editor, and translator 

      Hughes, Rowland (Fitzroy Dearborn, 1999)

    • Stephens' Detection and Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reactions : Principles and Practice 

      Talbot, John; Aronson, Jeffrey (Wiley, 2011)
      Written with practitioners in mind, this new edition of Stephen's Detection of Adverse Drug Reactions: Principle and Practice continues to be one of the corner stones of the pharmaceutical medicine list. The classic text ...

    • A stepwise neuron model fitting procedure designed for recordings with high spatial resolution : Application to layer 5 pyramidal cells 

      Mäki-Marttunen, Tuomo; Halnes, Geir; Devor, Anna; Metzner, Christoph; Dale, Anders M.; Andreassen, Ole A.; Einevoll, Gaute T. (2018-01-01)
      Background Recent progress in electrophysiological and optical methods for neuronal recordings provides vast amounts of high-resolution data. In parallel, the development of computer technology has allowed simulation of ...

    • Stereo Viewing and Virtual Reality Technologies in Mobile Robot Teleguide 

      Livatino, S.; Muscato, G.; Privitera, F. (2009)
      The use of 3-D stereoscopic visualization may provide a user with higher comprehension of remote environments in teleoperation when compared with 2-D viewing, in particular, a higher perception of environment depth ...

    • Stereoscopic Visualization and 3D Technologies in Medical Endoscopic Teleoperation 

      Livatino, Salvatore; De Paolis, Lucio; D'Agostino, Michele; Zocco, Alessandro; Agrimi, Alessio; De Santis, Alberto; Bruno, Luisa Vittoria; Lapresa, Michele (2015-01-01)
      3D stereoscopic visualization provides a user with higher comprehension of remote environments in teleoperation when compared to 2D viewing. Works in the literature have shown how stereo vision may contribute to improving ...

    • Stereospecific pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of carprofen in the dog 

      McKellar, Quintin; Delatour, P.; Lees, P. (1994-12)
      The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) carprofen (CPF) contains a single chiral centre. It was administered orally to Beagle dogs as a racemate (rac-CPF) at a dose of 4 mg per kg body weight and as individual ...