An Empirical Analysis of the Grouping Genetic Algorithm: The Timetabling Case.
Conference Proceeding
Lewis, R., & Paechter, B. (2005)
An Empirical Analysis of the Grouping Genetic Algorithm: The Timetabling Case. In 2005 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, 2856-2863. https://doi.org/10.1109/cec.2005.1555053
A grouping genetic algorithm (GGA) for the university course timetabling problem is outlined. We propose six different fitness functions, all sharing the same common goal, and...
Are telephone consultations useful in respiratory outpatients?
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Are telephone consultations useful in respiratory outpatients?. Presented at British Thoracic Â鶹ÉçÇø Winter Meeting 2005, London)
Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Are telephone consultations useful in respiratory outpatients?. Presented at British Thoracic Â鶹ÉçÇø Winter Meeting 2005, London
Carbon black nanoparticles induce type II epithelial cells to release chemotaxins for alveolar macrophages.
Journal Article
Barlow, P. G., Clouter-Baker, A., Donaldson, K., MacCallum, J., & Stone, V. (2005)
Carbon black nanoparticles induce type II epithelial cells to release chemotaxins for alveolar macrophages. Particle and fibre toxicology, 2(1), 11-24. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-8977-2-11
Background - Alveolar macrophages are a key cell in dealing with particles deposited in the lungs and in determining the subsequent response to that particle exposure. Nanopar...
Using behavioural and state variables to identify proximate causes of population change in a seabird
Journal Article
Lewis, S., Grémillet, D., Daunt, F., Ryan, P. G., Crawford, R. J., & Wanless, S. (2006)
Using behavioural and state variables to identify proximate causes of population change in a seabird. Oecologia, 147(4), 606-614. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-005-0321-z
Changes in animal population size are driven by the interactions between intrinsic processes and extrinsic forces, and identifying the proximate mechanisms behind population c...
Changes in the frequency of shopping trips in response to a congestion charge
Journal Article
Schmöcker, J., Fonzone, A., Quddus, M., & Bell, M. G. (2006)
Changes in the frequency of shopping trips in response to a congestion charge. Transport Policy, 13(3), 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2005.09.005
This paper presents an analysis of shopping trips into London’s central shopping district (Oxford Street area) before and after the introduction of the congestion charging sch...
Towards a holistic evaluation of communicative ability in tandem interactions
Book Chapter
Penman, C. (2005)
Towards a holistic evaluation of communicative ability in tandem interactions. In C. Penman (Ed.), Holistic Approaches to Language Learning (187-199). Frankfurt: Peter Lang
Abstract not available.
Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities.
Journal Article
Stirling, L. (2005)
Reduction and management of perioperative anxiety: facing responsibilities. British Journal of Nursing. 15, 359-361. ISSN 0966-0461
Patient anxiety is a normal part of the surgical patient’s ‘career’ and would be anticipated by nurses in a number of settings. Anxiety causes a number of undesirable effects...
Communication and contraception in rural Bangladesh.
Journal Article
Gayen, K. & Raeside, R. (2005)
Communication and contraception in rural Bangladesh. World Health and Population. 8, 57-73. ISSN 1718-3340
This paper examines the association of communication in explaining the decision of women in rural Bangladesh to use or not to use contraception. Using survey data from village...
Neighbour noise: control of noise from laminate and wooden flooring.
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., Mackenzie, R., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S. & Steel, C. (2005)
Neighbour noise: control of noise from laminate and wooden flooring.
Identification and molecular characterization of mannitol salt positive, coagulase-negative staphylococci from nasal samples of medical personnel and students.
Journal Article
Shittu, A., Lin, J., Morrison, D. & Kolawole, D. (2005)
Identification and molecular characterization of mannitol salt positive, coagulase-negative staphylococci from nasal samples of medical personnel and students. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 55, 317-324. doi:10.1099/jmm.0.46072-0. ISSN 0022-2615
The identification of mannitol salt positive, coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) is often disregarded when Staphylococcus aureus is screened in clinical samples using mann...