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NuGrid: Toward High Precision Double-Degenerate Merger Simulations with SPH in 3D (2008)
Presentation / Conference

We present preliminary results from recent high-resolution double-degenerate merger simulations with the Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) technique. We put particular emphasis on verification and validation in our effort and show the importance of... Read More about NuGrid: Toward High Precision Double-Degenerate Merger Simulations with SPH in 3D.

44Ti and 56Ni in core-collapse supernovae (2008)
Presentation / Conference

We investigate the physical conditions where 44Ti and 56Ni are created in core-collapse supernovae. In this preliminary work we use a series of post-processing network calculations with parametrized expansion profiles that are representative of the w... Read More about 44Ti and 56Ni in core-collapse supernovae.

Difficulties in Probing Nuclear Physics: A Study of Ti and Ni (2008)
Presentation / Conference

The nucleosynthetic yield from a supernova explosion depends upon a variety of effects: progenitor evolution, explosion process, details of the nuclear network, and nuclear rates. Especially in studies of integrated stellar yields, simplifications re... Read More about Difficulties in Probing Nuclear Physics: A Study of Ti and Ni.

Orbital-polarization terms: From a phenomenological to a first-principles description of orbital magnetism in density-functional theory (2008)
Journal Article

Phenomenological orbital-polarization (OP) terms have been repeatedly introduced in the single-particle equations of spin-density-functional theory, in order to improve the description of orbital magnetic moments in systems containing transition meta... Read More about Orbital-polarization terms: From a phenomenological to a first-principles description of orbital magnetism in density-functional theory.

The proteome of Toxoplasma gondii: integration with the genome provides novel insights into gene expression and annotation. (2008)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND: Although the genomes of many of the most important human and animal pathogens have now been sequenced, our understanding of the actual proteins expressed by these genomes and how well they predict protein sequence and expression is still... Read More about The proteome of Toxoplasma gondii: integration with the genome provides novel insights into gene expression and annotation..

Ghosts of Futures Present: Photographs in the Filipino Migrant Archive (2008)
Journal Article

This article explores the role of photographs in shaping the social selves of Filipino temporary labor migrants. Examining the production of photographic self-images by Filipino migrants in Hong Kong and their reception in the Philippines, I show how... Read More about Ghosts of Futures Present: Photographs in the Filipino Migrant Archive.

Exported proteins required for virulence and rigidity of Plasmodium falciparum-infected human erythrocytes. (2008)
Journal Article

A major part of virulence for Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection, the most lethal parasitic disease of humans, results from increased rigidity and adhesiveness of infected host red cells. These changes are caused by parasite proteins exported to... Read More about Exported proteins required for virulence and rigidity of Plasmodium falciparum-infected human erythrocytes..

Beneficial links for the control of aphids: the effects of compost applications on predators and prey (2008)
Journal Article

1 Polyphagous predators, such as spiders and beetles, perform a fundamental ecosystem service as regulators of agricultural pests, particularly aphids. They are most effective when they colonize the crop before the pest has reached its exponential g... Read More about Beneficial links for the control of aphids: the effects of compost applications on predators and prey.

Do functional traits improve prediction of predation rates for a disparate group of aphid predators? (2008)
Journal Article

Aphid predators are a systematically disparate group of arthropods united on the basis that they consume aphids as part of their diet. In Europe, this group includes Araneae, Opiliones, Heteroptera, chrysopids, Forficulina, syrphid larvae, carabids,... Read More about Do functional traits improve prediction of predation rates for a disparate group of aphid predators?.

The star formation process in the Magellanic Clouds (2008)
Journal Article

The Magellanic Clouds offer unique opportunities to study star formation both on the global scales of an interacting system of gas-rich galaxies, as well as on the scales of individual star-forming clouds. The interstellar media of the Small and Larg... Read More about The star formation process in the Magellanic Clouds.

Pushing the precision limit of ground-based eclipse photometry (2008)
Book Chapter

Until recently, it was considered by many that ground-based photometry could not reach the high cadence sub-mmag regime because of the presence of the atmosphere. Indeed, high frequency atmospheric noises (mainly scintillation) limit the precision th... Read More about Pushing the precision limit of ground-based eclipse photometry.

The cell culture expansion of bone marrow stromal cells from humans with spinal cord injury: implications for future cell transplantation therapy. (2008)
Journal Article

STUDY DESIGN: Previous studies have shown that transplantation of bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs) in animal models of spinal cord injury (SCI) encourages functional recovery. Here, we have examined the growth in cell culture of MSCs isolated from in... Read More about The cell culture expansion of bone marrow stromal cells from humans with spinal cord injury: implications for future cell transplantation therapy..

Gender difference in symptomatic radiographic knee osteoarthritis in the Knee Clinical Assessment--CAS(K): a prospective study in the general population (2008)
Journal Article

BACKGROUND: A recent study of adults aged >or=50 years reporting knee pain found an excess of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (knee ROA) in symptomatic males compared to females. This was independent of age, BMI and other clinical signs and symptoms... Read More about Gender difference in symptomatic radiographic knee osteoarthritis in the Knee Clinical Assessment--CAS(K): a prospective study in the general population.

Stellar Evolution in the Early Universe (2008)
Journal Article

Massive stars played a key role in the early evolution of the Universe. They formed with the first halos and started the re-ionisation. It is therefore very important to understand their evolution. In this paper, we describe the strong impact of rota... Read More about Stellar Evolution in the Early Universe.

Defining an adequate dose of acupuncture using a neurophysiological approach: a narrative review of the literature (2008)
Journal Article

Many different styles of acupuncture practice exist, and lack of agreement on the optimal acupuncture treatment for any particular condition may mean that some patients do not receive the best treatment. This uncertainty also makes the negative resul... Read More about Defining an adequate dose of acupuncture using a neurophysiological approach: a narrative review of the literature.

On positive psychological outcomes; what helps groups with a history of conflict to forgive and reconcile with each other? (2008)
Journal Article

Three studies examined the roles of traditional and novel social psychological variables involved in intergroup forgiveness. Study 1 (N = 480) revealed that among the pro-Pinochet and the anti-Pinochet groups in Chile, forgiveness was predicted by in... Read More about On positive psychological outcomes; what helps groups with a history of conflict to forgive and reconcile with each other?.

Action learning as a developmental practice for clinical leadership (2008)
Journal Article

Clinical leadership is assuming a higher profile in the healthcare systems in the UK. This paper seeks to clarify the nature of clinical leadership, and proposes action learning as a developmental practice that is well suited to its enhancement. The... Read More about Action learning as a developmental practice for clinical leadership.

Social and Cultural Constructions of Ageing: The Case of the Baby Boomers (2008)
Journal Article

This paper examines social and cultural constructions of first wave baby boomers, those born in the period 1945-1954. Boomers are depicted, variously, as bringing new lifestyles and attitudes to ageing and retirement; or heralding economic disaster;... Read More about Social and Cultural Constructions of Ageing: The Case of the Baby Boomers.

Non-operative management of intracapsular femoral neck fractures (2008)
Journal Article

Increasing prevalence and low awareness, treatment and control of diabetes mellitus among Chinese adults: the InterASIA study (2008)
Journal Article