Questions pupils ask: Why do we divide by n-1? by Colin Foster

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Load balancing strategies for distributed computer systems by Wajeeh U.N. Butt

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The relative performance and consequences of protecting crowded places from vehicle borne improvised explosive devices by Steven N. Harre-Young

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Growing apart? Partisan sorting in Canada, 1992–2015 by Anthony Kevins, Stuart N Soroka

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Interdisciplinary geographies of science by Heike Jons, David N. Livingstone, Peter Meusburger

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An exploratory study on sustainable ICT capability in the travel and tourism industry: the case of a global distribution system provider by Roya Gholami, M.N. Ravishankar, Farid Shirazi, Clementine Machet

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Motion detection using periodic background estimation subtraction method by Syed Tarmizi Syed Shazali, Wai Loon Cheong, Shahrol Mohamaddan, A.M.N. Abg Kamaruddin, A. Yassin, Keith Case

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Real-time periodic motion detection and background estimation by Syed Tarmizi Syed Shazali, Wai Loon Cheong, H.M. Johan, Shahrol Mohammadan, A.M.N. Abg Kamaruddin, Mohammad S. Osman, Keith Case

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Infinite balanced allocation via finite capacities by Petra Berenbrink, Tom Friedetzky, Christopher Hahn, Lukas Hintze, Dominik Kaaser, Peter Kling, Lars Nagel

“…Given a fixed arrival rate λ=λ(n)∈(0,1) , in every round λn new balls (requests) are generated. …”
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Quasilinear systems with linearizable characteristic webs by S.I. Agafonov, Evgeny Ferapontov, Vladimir Novikov

“…It is demonstrated that every such system with n > 3 components can be transformed by a reciprocal transformation to n uncoupled Hopf equations. …”
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Quenched decay of correlations for slowly mixing systems by Wael Bahsoun, Christopher Bose, Marks Ruziboev

“…In particular, we prove that for every δ > 0, for almost every ω ∈ [α0, α1] Z, the upper bound n 1− 1 α0 +δ holds on the rate of decay of correlation for Holder observables on the fibre over ¨ ω. …”
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The unambiguity of segmented morphisms by Dominik Freydenberger, Daniel Reidenbach

“…For every n, we consider the set U(σn) of those finite strings over an infinite alphabet with respect to which σn is unambiguous, and we comprehensively describe its relation to any U(σm), m ≠ n. …”
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Star graph automorphisms and disjoint Hamilton cycles by Parisa Derakhshan, Walter Hussak

“…We define automorphisms for star graphs St n of degree n−1, for every positive odd integer n, which yield permutations of labels for the edges of St n taken from the set of integers between 1 and ⌊ n/2 ⌋. …”
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Entanglement properties and correlations of certain one-dimensional magnets out of equilibrium using Matrix Product States by Richard M. Cole

“…Secondly, we weaken the strength of the interaction every nth pair with focus on the simplest case n=2. …”
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On blow-ups of projective spaces at points on a rational normal curve by Luis Santana-Sanchez

“…In this thesis we study a dimensionality problem on Xn s , which denotes the blow-up of the complex projective space P n at points sitting on a rational normal curve of degree n. …”
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On a class of spaces of skew-symmetric forms related to Hamiltonian systems of conservation laws by L Manivel, Evgeny Ferapontov

“…This problem is trivial for n= 2 , 3 and apparently wild for n≥ 5. In this paper we address the most interesting borderline case n= 4. …”
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Prioritization of rural water supply and sanitation schemes by Binay Shah, Bhanu Neupane

“…Drinking water is one of the basic needs of the people, receiving increasingly stronger emphasis in every consecutive development plans of the His Majesty’s Government of Nepal (HMG/N). …”
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Effect of acute exercise and hypoxia on markers of systemic and mucosal immunity by Ida Svendsen, Erlend Hem, Michael Gleeson

“…However, there was a main trial effect for concentration [F(11) = 5.99, P < 0.032] and secretion [F(11) = 5.01, P < 0.047] of salivary lysozyme, with this being higher in N at every time-point. Conclusion Whether the observed differences between H and N are of sufficient magnitude to clinically impair host defence is questionable, particularly as they are transient in nature and since other immune markers are unaffected. …”
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The daily incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest unexpectedly increases around New Year's Day in Japan by Kunihiko Takahashi, Hideyasu Shimadzu

“…Conclusions: Our analysis revealed the increased daily incidence of OHCA around every New Year's Day in Japan.…”
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On integrability in Grassmann geometries: integrable systems associated with fourfolds in Gr(3, 5) by B. Doubrov, Evgeny Ferapontov, B. Kruglikov, Vladimir Novikov

“…Let Gr(d; n) be the Grassmannian of d-dimensional linear subspaces of an n-dimensional vector space V n. …”
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On the prefix-suffix duplication reduction by Szilard Z. Fazekas, Robert Mercas, Daniel Reidenbach

“…The operation is defined as a reduction by one half of every square that is present as either a prefix or a suffix of a word, leading thus to a finite set of words associated to the starting one. …”
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Sex differences in ventilation amongst athletes undergoing EVH challenge testing for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction by Nilam Khan, Martin Lindley, Sarabjit Mastana

“…Seventy-seven athletes (n = 42 males, n = 35 females) performed six-minute EVH challenge involving compressed gas (5% CO2 , 21% O2 and balance N2 ) inhalation at an inspiratory target of 85% MVVindirect. …”
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Integrable systems in four dimensions associated with six-folds in Gr(4, 6) by B. Doubrov, Evgeny Ferapontov, B. Kruglikov, Vladimir Novikov

“…Let Gr(d, n) be the Grassmannian of d-dimensional linear subspaces of an n-dimensional vector space V . …”
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Influence of guideline operationalization on youth activity prevalence in the International Children's Accelerometry Database by Catherine Gammon, Andrew J. Atkin, Kirsten Corder, Ulf Ekelund, Bjørge Herman Hansen, Lauren Sherar, Lars Bo Andersen, Sigmund Anderssen, Rachel Davey, Pedro C. Hallal, Russell Jago, Susi Kriemler, Peter Lund Kristensen, Soyang Kwon, Kate Northstone, Russell Pate, Jo Salmon, Luis B. Sardinha, Esther M. F. Van Sluijs

“…Methods: Cross-sectional accelerometer data (n = 21,612, 5-18 yr) were used to examine compliance with four guideline definitions: daily method (DM; ≥60 min MVPA every day), average method (AM; average of ≥60 min MVPA per day), AM5 (AM compliance and ≥5 min of vigorous PA [VPA] on ≥3 d), and AM15 (AM compliance and ≥15 min VPA on ≥3 d). …”
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Schrödinger operators with complex sparse potentials by Jean-Claude Cuenin

“…The third result generalizes a theorem of Klaus (Ann Inst H Poincaré Sect A (N.S.) 38:7–13, 1983) on the characterization of the essential spectrum to the multidimensional non-selfadjoint case. …”
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Developing safety signs for children on board trains: findings from Great Britain by Patrick Waterson, Cara Pilcher, Sian Evans, Jill Moore

“…Every year a significant number of young children are injured as a result of accidents that occur on board trains in Great Britain. …”
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Developing safety signs for children on board trains by Patrick Waterson, Cara Pilcher, Sian Evans, Jill Moore

“…Every year a significant number of young children are injured as a result of accidents that occur on board trains in Great Britain. …”
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Supplementary information files for Influence of Guideline Operationalization on Youth Activity Prevalence in the International Children’s Accelerometry Database by Catherine Gammon, Andrew J. Atkin, Kirsten Corder, Ulf Ekelund, Bjørge Herman Hansen, Lauren Sherar, Lars Bo Andersen, Sigmund Anderssen, Rachel Davey, Pedro C. Hallal, Russell Jago, Susi Kriemler, Peter Lund Kristensen, Soyang Kwon, Kate Northstone, Russell Pate, Jo Salmon, Luis B. Sardinha, Esther M. F. Van Sluijs

“…Methods Cross-sectional accelerometer data (n = 21,612, 5–18 yr) were used to examine compliance with four guideline definitions: daily method (DM; ≥60 min MVPA every day), average method (AM; average of ≥60 min MVPA per day), AM5 (AM compliance and ≥5 min of vigorous PA [VPA] on ≥3 d), and AM15 (AM compliance and ≥15 min VPA on ≥3 d). …”
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) aided waste minimisation framework by Zhen Liu

“…The BaW Framework validation process included a validation questionnaire (N=6) and validation interviews (N=6) with architects. …”
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Sedentary time is independently related to adipose tissue insulin resistance in adults with or at risk of type 2 diabetes by Buket Engin, Scott Willis, Sundus Malaikah, Jack Sargeant, Greg Biddle, Cameron Razieh, Stavroula Argyridou, Charlotte Edwardson, Charlotte Jelleyman, David Stensel, Joseph Henson, Alex Rowlands, Melanie Davies, Thomas Yates, James King

“…These results were consistent in sensitivity analyses that excluded participants taking statins and/or metformin (n = 126) and when separated into the participants with T2DM (n = 32) and those at-high-risk (n = 147). …”
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Reducing sitting at work: process evaluation of the SMArT Work (Stand More At Work) intervention by Stuart Biddle, Sophie E O’Connell, Melanie J Davies, David Dunstan, Charlotte Edwardson, Dale Esliger, Laura J Gray, Thomas Yates, Fehmidah Munir

“…Control participants (n = 37) were asked via questionnaire at 12-month follow-up about the impact of the study on their behaviour and any lifestyle changes made during the study. …”
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Impacts of a standing desk intervention within an English primary school classroom: a pilot controlled trial by Aron Sherry, Natalie Pearson, Nicola D Ridgers, Will Johnson, Sally E Barber, Daniel D Bingham, Liana C Nagy, Stacy Clemes

“…All children within a Year 5 class (9–10-year-olds, n = 30) received an adjustable sit–stand desk, while another Year 5 class (n = 30) in a nearby school retained traditional furniture as a control classroom. …”
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Control of dopants / modifiers in differential mobility spectrometry using a piezoelectric injector by Victor Moll, Victor Bocos-Bintintan, Ileana-Andreea Ratiu, Dorota M. Ruszkiewicz, Paul Thomas

“…In the positive mode it was possible to control the extent of formation protonated monomer and proton bound cluster ions, tentatively assigned to {C4H9OH(H2O)n}+ and {2C4H9OH(H2O)n}+ and similar control was possible in the negative mode where the concentration relationship for the formation of bromide clusters indicated the presence of multiple ionisation mechanisms. …”
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Perceptually regulated training does not influence the differentiated RPE response following 16-weeks of aerobic exercise in adults with spinal cord injury by Michael Hutchinson, Sydney E. Valentino, Julia Totosy de Zepetnek, Maureen J. Macdonald, Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey

“…Nineteen participants (41.4±11.4 years; 19.2±7.2 ml·kg-1·min-1) with chronic SCI were randomly assigned to RPE-guided (n = 11; EXP) or active control (n = 8; CON) groups. …”
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The influence of climate change on the restoration trajectory of a nutrient-rich deep lake by Alan D Radbourne, David Ryves, Genevieve Madgwick, Nicholas John Anderson

“…Dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) concentrations have not substantially changed since diversion, resulting in the alteration of the DIN/SRP ratio from a system characterised by N limitation (N:P ~ 5), to one predominantly P limited (N:P > 20). …”
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Supplementary Information Files for 'The influence of climate change on the restoration trajectory of a nutrient-rich deep lake' by Alan D Radbourne, David Ryves, Genevieve Madgwick, Nicholas John Anderson

“…Dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) concentrations have not substantially changed since diversion, resulting in the alteration of the DIN/SRP ratio from a system characterised by N limitation (N:P ~ 5), to one predominantly P limited (N:P > 20). …”
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12-months of increased dietary intake does not exacerbate disordered eating-related attitudes, stress, or depressive symptoms in women with exercise-associated menstrual disturbanc... by Nicole CA Strock, Mary Jane De Souza, Rebecca J Mallinson, Marion Olmsted, Heather CM Allaway, Emma ODonnell, Franziska Plessow, Nancy I Williams

“…A reference group of ovulatory women (OVref, n=37) maintained diet and exercise behaviors. Body composition, eating behavior, stress, and depressive symptoms were assessed at baseline and every 3 months. …”
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Effect of dilute CHO beverages on performance in cool and warm environments by Phil Watson, Susan M. Shirreffs, Ronald J. Maughan

“…Methods: In two separate, but related studies, 24 healthy males completed a familiarisation trial and four trials to volitional exhaustion (TTE) at 70% VO2max in cool conditions (10C, n = 12) or 60% VO2max in a warm environment (30C, n = 12). …”
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The effect of specific bioactive collagen peptides on function and muscle remodeling during human resistance training by Tom Balshaw, Mark Funnell, Emmet McDermott, Thomas M Maden‐Wilkinson, Sean Abela, Btool Quteishat, Max Edsey, Lewis James, Jonathan Folland

“…Methods: Young healthy males were randomized to consume either 15 g of CP (n = 19) or PLA (n = 20) once every day during a standardized program of progressive knee extensor, knee flexor, and hip extensor RT 3 times/wk. …”
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Lesbians and health care: a national survey of lesbians' health behaviour and experiences by Julie Fish

“…Four follow-up focus groups (n = 30) were used to explore some of the issues arising from the survey. …”
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Promoting stair climbing in public-access settings: an audit of intervention opportunities in England by Oliver J. Webb, Lee Smith

“…From September 2010-March 2011 two investigators visually inspected all venues (N=410), counting ‘true’ POCs and ‘quasi’ POCs (i.e. instances where stairs were visible from, but not adjacent to, escalators). …”
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The influence of environmental and core temperature on cyclooxygenase and PGE2 in healthy humans by Chris Esh, Bryna CR Chrismas, Alexis R Mauger, Anissa Cherif, John Molphy, Lee Taylor

“…Whether cyclooxygenase (COX)/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) thermoregulatory pathways, observed in rodents, present in humans? Participants (n = 9) were exposed to three environments; cold (20 °C), thermoneutral (30 °C) and hot (40 °C) for 120 min. …”
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Motivation and decision making in eSports spectatorship in China by Xiuqi Zhu

“…There were 20 items retained in total. The second dataset (N = 485) was used for Phase One in CFA tests. The results supported the four-dimensional measurement model in Phase One. …”
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Prey capture by the non‐native carnivorous pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea across sites in Britain and Ireland by Rebecca Whatmore, Paul Wood, Ciara Dwyer, Jonathan Millett

“…Pitchers were removed from different plants at each of six bogs covering the species range in Britain and Ireland (n = 10 pitchers per site). For each pitcher we counted and identified every prey item and took measurements of morphology. …”
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The interaction between environmental temperature and hypoxia on central and peripheral fatigue during high-intensity dynamic knee extension by Alex Lloyd, Margherita Raccuglia, Simon Hodder, George Havenith

“…Neuromuscular fatigue rates and time to exhaustion (TTE) were investigated in active males (n=9) exposed to three climates (5°C,50%-rh/23°C,50%-rh/42°C,70%-rh) at two inspired oxygen fractions (0.209/0.125 FIO2; equivalent attitude=4100 m). …”
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Objective physical activity and physical performance in middle-aged and older adults by Nicole L. Spartano, Asya Lyass, Martin G. Larson, Tuyen Tran, Charlotte Andersson, Susan J. Blease, Dale Esliger, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Joanne M. Murabito

“…For adults ≥75 years, every 5000 more steps/day related to ~0.045 m/s greater gait speed (p = 0.006). …”
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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

“…Methods: Healthy individuals (n = 15–17 per study) completed three randomised trials. …”
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Socio-demographic variables, clinical features and the role of pre-assessment cross-sex hormones in older trans people by Walter P. Bouman, L. Claes, E. Marshall, Gill T. Pinner, Julia Longworth, Victoria Maddox, Gemma Witcomb, Susana Jimenez-Murcia, Fernando Fernandez-Aranda, Jon Arcelus

“…Trans males were removed for the analysis due to their small number (n=3). Participants included 71 trans females over the age of 50, of whom the vast majority were white, employed or retired, divorced and had children. …”
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Dietary nitrate supplementation increases nitrate and nitrite concentrations in human skin interstitial fluid by Naoto Fujii, Shin Omori, Yufuko Kataoka, Gulinu Maimaituxun, Stephen Bailey, Alex Lloyd, Josh T. Arnold, Tatsuro Amano, Yoko Tanabe, Naomi Omi, Koichi Watanabe, Takeshi Nishiyasu

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Household income supplements in early childhood to reduce inequities in children's development by Sharon Goldfeld, Marnie Downes, Sarah Gray, Cindy Pham, Shuaijun Guo, Elodie O'Connor, Gerry Redmond, Fran Azpitarte, Hannah Badland, Sue Woolfenden, Katrina Williams, Naomi Priest, Meredith O'Connor, Margarita Moreno-Betancur

“…Methods: Data were drawn from a nationally representative birth cohort, the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (N = 5107), which commenced in 2004 and conducted follow-ups every two years. …”
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