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Compact travelling waves in viscoelastic solids
(IOP Science, 2009-09-02)We introduce a model for nonlinear viscoelastic solids, for which travelling shear waves with compact support are possible. Using analytical and numerical methods, we investigate the general case of this model, and an ... -
A comparative examination of healthcare use related to hearing impairment in Europe
(2016)Impaired health resulting from whatever source presents challenges to individuals and societies. These challenges can be presented in terms of an economic burden - costs and dis-utilities - that arise from the experience ... -
Comparative genome analysis identifies novel nucleic acid diagnostic targets for use in the specific detection of Haemophilus influenzae
(Elsevier, 2015-06-23)Haemophilus influenzae is recognised as an important human pathogen associated with invasive infections, including bloodstream infection and meningitis. Currently used molecular-based diagnostic assays lack specificity in ... -
Comparing coronary stent material performance on a common geometric platform through simulated bench testing
(Elsevier ScienceDirect, 2012-03-02)Absorbable metallic stents (AMSs) are a newly emerging cardiovascular technology which has the potential to eliminate long-term patient health risks associated with conventional permanent stents. AMSs developed to date ... -
Comparing techniques for preference relaxation: a decision theory perspective
(Springer, 2010-09-01)This research proposes a decision aid based on a novel type of preference relaxation, which enables consumers to easily make quality choices in online multiattribute choice scenarios. In contrast to ltering and ... -
Comparing temporal event-coding in patients with first episode psychosis and chronic schizophrenia
(Elsevier, 2008-06)Cognitive impairments are a core feature of schizophrenia. It has been suggested that the underlying cause of the cognitive deficits in schizophrenia is an impaired ability to sequence mental activity in time. Various ... -
A Comparison of Traditional and Multimedia Information Systems Development Practices
(Elseiver, 2003)As multimedia information systems begin to infiltrate organizations, there arises a need to capture and disseminate knowledge about how to develop them. Little is thus far known about the realities of multimedia systems ... -
Comparison of a stratified and a single-layer laboratory sand filter to treat dairy soiled water from a farm-scale woodchip filter
(Springer, 2014-04)Washing-down parlours and standing areas, following milking on dairy farms, produces dairy soiled water (DSW) that contains variable concentrations of nutrients. Aerobic woodchip filters can remove organic matter, nutrients ... -
Comparison of an online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention with online pain management psychoeducation: A randomized controlled pilot study.
(2015-01-07)This study tested the effectiveness of a computerised mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention compared to computerized pain management psychoeducation in a randomized study. -
Comparison of behavioral intervention and sensory-integration therapy in the treatment of self-injurious behavior.
(Elsevier, 2009)The current study investigates the comparative effects of sensory-integration therapy and behavioral interventions on rates of self-injurious behaviour (SIB) in a nine-year-old boy with a diagnosis of autism. A functional ... -
Comparison of established diagnostic methodologies and a novel bacterial smpB real-time PCR assay for the specific detection of haemophilus influenzae associated with respiratory tract infections
(American Society for Microbiology, 2015-06-23)Haemophilus influenzae is a significant causative agent of respiratory tract infections (RTI) worldwide. The development of a rapid H. influenzae diagnostic assay that would allow for the implementation of infection control ... -
Comparison of intermittently aerated sequencing batch reactors (IASBRs) and conventional sequencing batch reactors (cSBRs) in wastewater treatment
(2014-01-08)Increasingly stringent discharge standards, increased water usage, variations in wastewater characteristics and climate change have resulted in increased difficulty in achieving cost effective wastewater treatment. The ... -
A Comparison of Leading and Lagging Indicators of Safety In Naval Aviation
(2010-07)Background: The purpose of this paper is to examine the results of two different methods of identifying human factors safety concerns in U.S. Naval aviation. In both studies, the information was collected using the Department ... -
A Comparison of Petri Net and System Dynamics Approaches for Modelling Dynamic Feedback Systems
(2006)Petri nets are a valuable tool that can be used to simulate workflow systems. They are based on a state-transition approach, and in common with discrete event simulation, events can be scheduled to fire at different time ... -
A comparison of student outcomes from an internet-based inventory simulation
(Western Decision Sciences Institute, 1999-04-06)The increasing globalization and global integration of national economies suggests the necessity of developing pedagogy that infuses global content throughout the business school curriculum. Business school graduates need ... -
Comparison of the Airtraq® and Truview® laryngoscopes to the Macintosh laryngoscope for use by Advanced Paramedics in easy and simulated difficult intubation in manikins
(2009)Background Paramedics are frequently required to perform tracheal intubation, a potentially life-saving manoeuvre in severely ill patients, in the prehospital setting. However, direct laryngoscopy is often more difficult ... -
A comparison of the effects of decommissioning, catch quotas and mesh regulation in restoring a depleted fishery.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1998-07)Possible means of rehabilitating the manY depleted fisheries in European waters now form a topic of great interest and relevance. This paper uses bioeconomic analysis to predict returns for the Irish Sea Nephrops ... -
A Comparison of the effects of Sensory-Integration Therapy and Behavioural Intervention on Challenging Behaviour and Academic Performance with Children with Autism
(2012-11)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and presents as a complex and often puzzling category of conditions. Parents of children with ASD face a dilemma when selecting the most efficient and ... -
Comparison of the fluorescence behavior of a biocrude oil and crude petroleum oils
(ACS Publications (American Chemical Society), 2006-02-15)The production and characterization of biocrude and petroleum like products from natural, renewable resources such as oil-bearing plant seeds is an interesting area of research at the moment. The present article discusses ... -
Comparison of the Glidescope® and Pentax AWS® laryngoscopes to the Macintosh laryngoscope for use by Advanced Paramedics in easy and simulated difficult intubation
(2009)Background Intubation of the trachea in the pre-hospital setting may be lifesaving in severely ill and injured patients. However, tracheal intubation is frequently difficult to perform in this challenging environment, is ...