Climate and construction delays: Case study in Chile by Pablo Ballesteros-Perez, Maria Luisa del Campo-Hitschfeld, Manuel Alejandro Gonzalez-Naranjo, M. Carmen Gonzalez-Cruz

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Delay-induced homoclinic bifurcations in modified gradient bistable systems and their relevance to optimization by Natalia Janson, Christopher J. Marsden

“…Nonlinear dynamical systems with time delay are abundant in applications but are notoriously difficult to analyze and predict because delay-induced effects strongly depend on the form of the nonlinearities involved and on the exact way the delay enters the system. …”
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Omega-rational expressions with bounded synchronization delay by Volker Diekert, Manfred Kufleitner

“…© 2013, Springer Science+Business Media New York. In 1965 Sch ̈utzenberger published his famous result that star-free languages (SF) and aperiodic languages (AP) coincide over finite words, often written as SF = AP. …”
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Modelling interactions between rail operational delays and passenger satisfaction by Fredrik Monsuur

“…For instance, by setting delay thresholds for certain trains, or by avoiding cancellations of certain trains, in combination with better information provision, it might be feasible to improve passenger satisfaction during adverse service conditions.To conclude, based on this study, it becomes clear that infrastructure incidents, as well as incidents on busy locations are most problematic in terms of their impact. …”
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Robust model predictive control for nonlinear parameter varying systems without computational delay by Jianglin Lan, Dezong Zhao

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Fast and secure consortium blockchains with lightweight block verifiers by Weiquan Ni, Jiawen Kang, Carsten Maple, Zehui Xiong, Alia Asheralieva

Subjects: “…Lightweight block verifiers (LBVs)…”
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Disturbance-observer-based robust control for time delay uncertain systems by Mou Chen, Wen-Hua Chen

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Spontaneous oscillations in a nonlinear delayed-feedback shunting model of the pupil light reflex by P.C. Bressloff, C.V. Wood

“…We analyze spontaneous oscillations in a second-order delayed-feedback shunting model of the pupil light reflex. …”
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Effects of natural polyphenol-rich pomegranate juice on the acute and delayed response of Homocysteine and steroidal hormones following weightlifting exercises: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Achraf Ammar, Mouna Turki, Khaled Trabelsi, Nicola Bragazzi, Omar Boukhris, Mohamed Bouaziz, Fatma Ayadi, Kais El Abed, Tarak Driss, Nizar Souissi, Hamdi Chtourou, Stephen Bailey, Anita Hoekelmann

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of consuming natural polyphenol-rich pomegranate juice (POMj) on the acute and delayed [Hcy] and steroidal hormonal responses to a weightlifting exercises session. …”
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A computer-aided systematic approach to time delay analysis for extension of time claims on construction projects by Patrick J. Keane

“…The proposed approach employs an improved method of data capture, computer aided delay impact simulation and presentation of results. …”
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Low-latency robust MPC for CACC under variable road geometry by Jianglin Lan, Dezong Zhao, Daxin Tian

Subjects: “…Cooperative adaptive cruise control…”
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Sampled-data robust visual servoing control for moving target tracking of an inertially stabilized platform with a measurement delay by Jun Yang, Xiangyang Liu, Jiankun Sun, Shihua Li

“…To this end, the model of the perturbed and delayed system is established firstly. Due to the measurement delay, it is quite difficult to get the current system state. …”
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Robust visual landing control of quadrotor on a moving platform: A sampled-data approach with delayed output and disturbances by Zeyu Guo, Jun Yang, Shihua Li, Zuo Wang

“…In addition, disturbances arising from the unknown platform motion, wind resistance, and attitude tracking errors are also unavoidable. …”
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Expansions with different origins in a concrete dam with bridge over spillway by Ana Blanco-Alvarez, Sergio Pialarissi-Cavalaro, Ignacio Segura, Luis Segura-Castillo, Antonio Aguado

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Electrode erosion and lifetime performance of a compact and repetitively triggered field distortion spark gap switch by F Song, F Li, B Zhang, M Zhu, C Li, G Wang, H Gong, Y Gan, X Jin, Bucur Novac, Ivor Smith

Subjects: “…Fluids & Plasmas…”
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Weather-wise: A weather-aware planning tool for improving construction productivity and dealing with claims by Pablo Ballesteros-Perez, Yonatan Alexis Rojas-Cespedes, Will Hughes, Shabnam Kabiri, Eugenio Pellicer, Daniel Mora-Melia, Maria Luisa del Campo-Hitschfeld

“…However, construction practitioners cannot count on sound methods for mediating when weather-related claims arise, nor harnessing the influence of weather variability in construction projects. …”
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Dynamical phenomena connected with stability loss of equilibria and periodic trajectories by Anatoly Neishtadt, Dmitry Treschev

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Multirate control in internet-based control systems by Lili Yang, Shuang-Hua Yang

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Secure VoIP Performance Measurement by Amna Saad

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Dealing with weather-related claims in construction contracts: A new approach by Pablo Ballesteros-Perez, Shabnam Kabiri, Stefan T. Smith, Will Hughes

“…This is because extreme weather usually causes work disruption, waste of resources, significant project delays and, eventually, financial losses for both the contractor and the project owner. …”
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The interactional organisation of initial business-to-business sales calls with prospective clients by Bogdana Huma

“…Stalls slow down the progress of the sales process by delaying the next phase of the sale or by proposing less commitment-implicative alternatives. …”
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Model predictive control of nonlinear systems: computational burden and stability by Wen-Hua Chen, Donald J. Ballance, John O'Reilly

“…Implementation of Model Predictive Control (MPC) for nonlinear systems requires on-line solution of a non-convex, constrained nonlinear optimisation problem. Computational delay and loss of optimality arise in the optimisation procedures. …”
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Novel design methodology for 3D-printed lenses for travelling wave antennas by Aakash Bansal, Chinthana Panagamuwa, William Whittow

“…The new lens demonstrated a gain enhancement of more than 7 dB compared to less than 4 dB with conventional dielectric lenses. …”
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Engineering aerodynamics of horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) by James R. Shawler

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Unintended trajectories: liberalization and the geographies of private business flight by Lucy Budd, Brian Graham

“…This paper explores something of the relationship between air transport liberalization and the growth of private business aviation and suggests that the sector’s development is largely an unintended consequence of the increasingly deregulated operating environment in that it has developed to overcome some of liberalization’s negative impacts, including delays, congestion, and perceptions of poor customer service. …”
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Distributed fault-tolerant control of nonlinear multiagent systems with generally uncertain semi-Markovian switching topologies by Junyi Wang, Zhongli Gui, Jiayue Sun, Xiangpeng Xie, Qinggang Meng

“…Moreover, the controller gain and observer gain matrices are derived through the solution of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Finally, a simulation example is proposed to exhibit the capability of our design technique. …”
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Centralized or decentralized manufacturing? Key business model considerations for cell therapies by Nick Medcalf

“…The investment risk of building a centralized facility at the projected capacity, the cost of managing quality and the cost or quality implications of long-distance cold supply chains must be considered. No single business model will suit all cases. For any innovation the decision must be based on an operational analysis at the projected capacity required.…”
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Energy intake and appetite responses following manipulation of fluid balance and intake by Robert A. Corney

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Effects of pomegranate juice supplementation on oxidative stress biomarkers following weightlifting exercise by Achraf Ammar, Mouna Turki, Omar Hammouda, Hamdi Chtourou, Khaled Trabelsi, Mohamed Bouaziz, Osama Abdelkarim, Anita Hoekelmann, Fatma Ayadi, Nizar Souissi, Stephen Bailey, Tarak Driss, Sourour Yaich

“…The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that pomegranate juice supplementation would blunt acute and delayed oxidative stress responses after a weightlifting training session. …”
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Local travel plan groups : a practical guide to setting up an effective group by Marcus Enoch, Lian Zhang, Sophie Tyler, Helen Pearce

“…Although predominantly concerned with the inadequacy of public transport in the capital, the Mayor added that “traffic speeds in central London are now just 10 miles per hour, while congestion costs London business £5 billion per year. Residents and commuters alike suffer from delays, stress, discomfort and the overall poor urban environment.”i To help address these problems,Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging businesses and other organisations to develop workplace travel plans. …”
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Iterative assessment of a sports rehydration beverage containing a novel amino acid formula on water uptake kinetics by MP Funnell, LA Juett, Kirsty Reynolds, Drusus Johnson, RM James, Stephen Mears, SN Cheuvront, RW Kenefick, Lewis James

“…Conclusion: The addition of small amounts of AA (3.48 g/L) to a sugar-free beverage increased fluid delivery to the circulation compared to a carbohydrate-based beverage, but greater amounts (17.51 g/L) delayed delivery.…”
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Supplementary information files for "Iterative assessment of a sports rehydration beverage containing a novel amino acid formula on water uptake kinetics" by MP Funnell, LA Juett, Kirsty Reynolds, Drusus Johnson, RM James, Stephen Mears, SN Cheuvront, RW Kenefick, Lewis James

“…VSMOW) was greater (P = 0.046) for AA + PZ than GTQ, with no other differences (P ≥ 0.106).Conclusion: The addition of small amounts of AA (3.48 g/L) to a sugar-free beverage increased fluid delivery to the circulation compared to a carbohydrate-based beverage, but greater amounts (17.51 g/L) delayed delivery.© The Authors, CC BY 4.0…”
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Simulation and control of stationary crossflow vortices by Vinan I. Mistry

“…Turbulent flow and transition are some of the most important phenomena of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics and represent a challenging engineering problem for aircraft manufacturers looking to improve aerodynamic efficiency. …”
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Selected ‘Starter Kit’ energy system modelling data for Laos (#CCG) by Lucy Allington, Carla Cannone, Ioannis Pappis, Karla Cervantes Barron, Will Usher, Steve Pye, Ed Brown, Mark Howells, Miriam Zachau Walker, Aniq Ahsan, Flora Charbonnier, Claire Halloran, Stephanie Hirmer, Constantinos Taliotis, Caroline Sundin, Vignesh Sridharan, Eunice Ramos, Maarten Brinkerink, Paul Deane, Andrii Gritsevskyi, Gustavo Moura, Arnaud Rouget, David Wogan, Edito Barcelona, Holger Rogner

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What passengers really want: Assessing the value of rail innovation to improve experiences by Luis Oliveira, Claudia Bruen, Stewart Birrell, Rebecca Cain

“…Additional results include the segmentation of responses according to passenger type (commuters, business and leisure) and the similarities and differences in responses from the public versus those working directly in the rail industry. …”
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Wake dynamics of canonical symmetric bluff bodies by Simran Panesar

“…Initially, a coarse grid Hybrid RANS-LES approach was applied though shear layer instabilities were weak which delayed separation and ultimately suppressed the meandering motions. …”
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Combined experimental and multiphase computational fluid dynamics analysis of surface textured journal bearings in mixed regime of lubrication by Nick Morris, Hamed Shahmohamadi, Ramin Rahmani, Homer Rahnejat, Colin Garner

“…A comprehensive computational finite volume multiphase fluid dynamics analysis, including vapour transport equation and modified finite-size cavity Rayleigh-Plesset model, is used to study the effect of indented surface textures in the microscale contact domain and within the individual textures themselves. …”
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Large Eddy simulations of high Reynolds number jets with microjet injection by M.E. Rife

“…These jets, termed microjets, have the advantage over static devices that the microjets can be activated only when the noise benefit is required and deactivated when emitted noise is not an issue, such as in cruise, thereby reducing the thrust penalty associated with the devices over the majority of the flight. …”
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Tsunami disaster 2004: lessons from resettlement by Dharmasiri S. De Alwis

“…The tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004 killed over 30,000 people, displaced 1,000,000 persons and affected over two thirds of the island’s coastline lying in 12 districts. Besides the loss of life and injuries, the tsunami caused extensive damage to infrastructure and property and disruptions of fisheries and other livelihood activities and business assets. …”
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Numerical investigation on the in-cylinder flow with SI and CAI valve timings by Julien A. Beauquel

“…This study presents computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling results of transient flow, inside a 0.45 litre Lotus single cylinder engine. …”
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Public procurement: award mechanisms and implementation process by Chusu He

“…This thesis uses public procurement data for the UK and other EU countries plus Iceland and Norway. These countries adopt the same benchmark award mechanisms (the EU benchmark award mechanisms). …”
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Recent developments in setting and using objective tests in mathematics using QM Perception by E. Ellis, N. Baruah, Mundeep Gill, Martin Greenhow

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System dynamics’ potential in developing safety in complex systems– literature review and a pilot study for medication safety in a hospital pharmacy by Mohammed Ibrahim Shire, Gyuchan Thomas Jun, Stewart Robinson

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Carbon-efficient deployment of electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes in container terminals with workload uncertainty by Dayong Yu, Dong Li, Mei Sha, Dali Zhang

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Post-trip safety interventions: state-of-the-art, challenges, and practical implications by Eva Michelaraki, Christos Katrakazas, George Yannis, Ashleigh Filtness, Rachel Talbot, Graham Hancox, Fran Pilkington-Cheney, Kris Brijs, Veerle Ross, Hélène Dirix, An Neven, Roeland Paul, Tom Brijs, Petros Fortsakis, Eleni Konstantina Frantzola, Rodrigo Taveira

“…Focus was given on state-of-the-art-technologies for post-trip interventions utilized in four different transport modes (i.e. car, truck, bus and rail) associated with risk prevention and mitigation. …”
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A systems thinking approach for modelling supply chain risk propagation by Abhijeet Ghadge

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Pregnant women's access to maternal health information and its impact on healthcare utilization behaviour in rural Tanzania by Hilda A. Mwangakala

“…The Data was analysed thematically using the 6-stage guide to thematic data analysis with the help of NVIvo Software. …”
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Newcastle School Streets Evaluation by Yvanna Todorova, Jo Barnes, Lauren Sherar, Elizabeth Orton, Denise Kendrick, Maria Luisa Fernanda Pereira Vargas, Veronica Varela-Mato, Holly Knight

“…In addition to the CFIR, Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) (May & Finch, 2009) was used specifically to guide the questions used within the planned interviews. …”
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Simulation combined approach to police patrol services staffing by Hanjing Zhang, Antuela Tako, Lisa Jackson, Jiyin Liu

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Explaining the choice between alternative insolvency regimes for troubled companies in the UK and Sweden by Gary Cook, Keith Pond

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