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Systematic mapping between dendritic function and structure
(2009)For many classes of neurons, the relationship between computational function and dendritic morphology remains unclear. To gain insights into this relationship, we utilize an inverse approach in which we optimize model ... -
Is It a Pleasure to Eat Together? : Theoretical Reflections on Conviviality and the Mediterranean Diet
(2015-11)In 2013 the Mediterranean Diet was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of Spain, Greece, Italy and Morocco. Conviviality – the pleasure of eating together – was recognized as the cornerstone of food ... -
Dry matter yields and forage quality of grass alone and grass plus legume mixture in relation to cattle manure rates and production methods
(2015)This work was carried out at Khon Kaen University from April-November 2011 to determine dry matter yields and forage quality of the Purple Guinea grass (Panicum maximum cv. TD 58) and grass plus legumes grown on Korat soil ... -
Low velocity heavy mass impact response of single curve composites
(2014-01)This article presents an extensive experimental investigation of singly curved fibre-reinforced composite structures subjected to low energy heavy mass impact. The objective of the study is to understand the contribution ... -
A study of the effect of strain rate and temperature on the characteristics of quasi-unidirectional natural fibre reinforced composites
(2011)The responses of quasi-unidirectional vegetable fibres (sisal and flax) – styrene polyester matrix composites under 6-J nominal strike energy at different sample temperatures and at higher impact energies of 9 and 12 J for ... -
Options for informal environmental management : the agricultural industry highlighted
(1997)Discussions are frequently found in the environmental press regarding the possible advantages to an organisation should they implement a formal environmental management system such as BS 7750, ISO 14001 and the EC ... -
Managing the Employment Relationship
(SAGE Publications, 2014-02-01)The chapter begins by discussing what is meant by ‘the employment relationship’, a term that is often used in a simplistic way, obscuring the complexities of such a relationship. The chapter goes on to consider the different ... -
Analysis of Diesel Engine In-Cylinder Air-Fuel Mixing with Homogeneity Factor : Combined Effects of Pilot Injection Strategies and Air Motion
(2014-10)With a view to understanding the air-fuel mixing behavior and the effects of the mixture quality on the emissions formation and engine performance, a new quantitative factor of the in-cylinder air-fuel homogeneity named ... -
A piston geometry and nozzle spray angle investigation in a DI diesel engine by quantifying the air-fuel mixture
(2015-03-01)Low temperature diesel combustion has been widely investigated over the last few years for reducing in-cylinder emissions of Direct Injection (DI) diesel engines without sacrificing efficiency and fuel consumption. The ... -
Fixed-Wing approach techniques for complex environments
(2015-08-01)The landing approach for fixed-wing small unmanned air vehicles (SUAVs) in complex environments such as urban canyons, wooded areas, or any other obscured terrain is challenging due to the limited distance available for ... -
Collaborative control in a flying-boom aerial refueling simulation
(2015-07-01)Unmanned aerial systems are increasingly prevalent in the defense and civil sectors, and there is a desire to increase their effectiveness and versatility by adding the capability to perform air-to-air refueling. Furthermore, ... -
Advances in air to air refuelling
(2014-11-01)An increasing interest over the last decade in developing unmanned aerial systems' technologies has prompted research into methods for automating air to air refuelling processes. Furthermore, for systems with increased ... -
State-of-the-art and Future Concepts for Interaction in Aircraft Cockpits
(Springer Nature, 2015)Aircraft cockpits have substantially increased in complexity over the last 60 years. Whilst the additional instrumentation and sys- tems have improved operational performance and certain aspects of sit- uational awareness, ... -
A vision-based strategy for autonomous aerial refueling tasks
(2013-08)Autonomous aerial refueling is a key enabling technology for both manned and unmanned aircraft where extended flight duration or range are required. The results presented within this paper offer one potential vision-based ... -
Black and Deep Desires : William Shakespeare, Vampire Hunter
(John Hunt Publishing, 2015-09-25)Historical fantasy novel which combines historical fiction, psychological mystery and supernatural thriller in a highly original and imaginative re-telling of the Gunpowder Plot -
The issue of moral distress in community pharmacy practice : background and research agenda
(2015-10)OBJECTIVES: Moral distress arises from situations in which the individual identifies the morally right action required, but feels unable to act accordingly due to organisational constraints within the work place. Research ... -
Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development : A case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS)
(2015-10)Background: It is good practice for the public to be involved in developing health research. Resources should be available for researchers to fund the involvement of the public in the development of their grants. Objective: ... -
Do small farmers’ achievements contradict the nutrient depletion scenarios for Africa?
(2005-01-01)The dominant narrative of soil degradation in sub-Saharan Africa, as expressed in global surveys and policy documents, is compared with long-term data on the productive performance of smallholder farming systems under ...