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Extending the natural range of a declining species: genetic evidence for native great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) populations in the Scottish Highlands by O’Brien, C. D, Hall, J. E, Orchard, D, Barratt, C. D, Arntzen, J. W, Jehle, R

“…Determining whether isolated populations of a species are native or introduced is important for conservation, as non-native occurrences are likely to be of…”
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Optical Retroreflective Marker Fabricated on Silicon-On-Insulator by Van Acoleyen, K., O'Brien, D. C., Payne, F., Bogaerts, W., Baets, R.

“…Optical retroreflective markers provide a strong return signal when illuminated by a source, resulting in an easy way to localize and identify an object. As…”
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A saturated red color converter for visible light communication using a blend of star-shaped organic semiconductors by Sajjad, M. T., Manousiadis, P. P., Orofino, C., Kanibolotsky, A. L., Findlay, N. J., Rajbhandari, S., Vithanage, D. A., Chun, H., Faulkner, G. E., O'Brien, D. C., Skabara, P. J., Turnbull, G. A., Samuel, I. D. W.

“…We report a study of blends of semiconducting polymers as saturated red color converters to replace commercial phosphors in hybrid Light emitting diodes (LEDs)…”
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BODIPY star-shaped molecules as solid state colour converters for visible light communications by Vithanage, D. A., Manousiadis, P. P., Sajjad, M. T., Rajbhandari, S., Chun, H., Orofino, C., Cortizo-Lacalle, D., Kanibolotsky, A. L., Faulkner, G., Findlay, N. J., O'Brien, D. C., Skabara, P. J., Samuel, I. D. W., Turnbull, G. A.

“…In this paper, we study a family of solid-state, organic semiconductors for visible light communications. The star-shaped molecules have a boron-dipyrromethene…”
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Visible light communication using InGaN optical sources with AlInGaP nanomembrane down-converters by Santos, J M M, Rajbhandari, S, Tsonev, D, Chun, H, Guilhabert, B, Krysa, A B, Kelly, A E, Haas, H, O'Brien, D C, Laurand, N, Dawson, M D

“…We report free space visible light communication using InGaN sources, namely micro-LEDs and a laser diode, down-converted by a red-emitting AlInGaP…”
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Vertical handover-decision-making algorithm using fuzzy logic for the integrated Radio-and-OW system by Hou, J., O'Brien, D.C.

“…Abstract-Due to the complementary nature of radio and optical wireless (OW) both in capacity and coverage, the combined use of both for data transmission could…”
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Equity between with-profits policyholders and shareholders by O'Brien, C. D.

“…This paper considers equity, or fairness, as being based on with-profits life insurers acting in accordance with their contracts. It uses the principles of…”
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Influence of Refractive Index Profile of Ring-Core Fibres for Space Division Multiplexing Systems by Jin, X. Q., Gomez, A., O'Brien, D. C., Payne, F. P.

“…Modal properties of step/graded-index ring-core fibres (SI/GI-RCFs) are investigated and compared for application in space-division multiplexing systems…”
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PECAM‐1 (CD31) engagement activates a phosphoinositide‐independent, nonspecific cation channel in endothelial cells by O'Brien, Christopher D., Ji, Guangju, Xiao Wang, Yong, Sun, Jing, Krymskaya, Vera P., Ruberg, Frederick L., Kotlikoff, Michael I., Albelda, Steven M.

“…ABSTRACT Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule‐1 (PECAM‐1) has been found to modulate a range of endothelial processes, including leukocyte…”
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A simple wide field of view concentrator for free space visible light communications by Collins, S., Mulyawan, R., Rajbhandari, S., Chu, H., Faulkner, G. E., O'Brien, D. C., Manousiadis, P. P., Vithanage, D. A., Turnbull, G. A., Samuel, I. D. W.

“…The optical gain of a simple new type of wide field of view optical concentrator is predicted and easy modifications that will significantly increase its gain…”
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The roles of actuaries in UK life offices: changes and challenges by O’Brien, C. D., Gallagher, G. A., Green, R. J., Hughes, D. W., Liang, F., Robinson, S. A., Simmons, P., Tay, A. J. W. H.

“…We examine the roles of actuaries in UK life offices, along with trends, challenges to and opportunities for actuaries. We carry out an analysis of senior…”
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Integrated transceivers for optical wireless communications by O'Brien, D.C., Faulkner, G.E., Zyambo, E.B., Jim, K., Edwards, D.J., Stavrinou, P., Parry, G., Bellon, J., Sibley, M.J., Lalithambika, V.A., Joyner, V.M., Samsudin, R.J., Holburn, D.M., Mears, R.J.

“…Line-of-sight free-space optical links can provide extremely high bandwidth communications, but this usually requires that transmitter and receiver are…”
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BER performance of NRZ-OOK and Manchester modulation in indoor wireless infrared links by Samaras, K, O'Brien, D C, Street, A M, Edwards, D J

“…This paper describes a novel approach to the evaluation of the bit error rate (BER) performance of optical wireless links that takes into account shot noise,…”
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Ustekinumab as Induction and Maintenance Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis by Sands, Bruce E, Sandborn, William J, Panaccione, Remo, O’Brien, Christopher D, Zhang, Hongyan, Johanns, Jewel, Adedokun, Omoniyi J, Li, Katherine, Peyrin-Biroulet, Laurent, Van Assche, Gert, Danese, Silvio, Targan, Stephan, Abreu, Maria T, Hisamatsu, Tadakazu, Szapary, Philippe, Marano, Colleen

“…Patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis were randomly assigned to receive placebo or induction doses of ustekinumab. Patients who had a response to…”
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Portal vein insulin flux and arterial glucose fluctuations in response to an oral meal test in islet cell-transplanted dogs by O'BRIEN, D. W, MOLNAR, G. D, O'BRIEN, D. C, RAJOTTE, R. V

“…Insulin flux was determined in the portal vein and simultaneously arterial blood glucose was measured before and during an oral glucose meal in conscious…”
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The Acute Physiological and Mood Effects of Tea and Coffee: The Role of Caffeine Level by Quinlan, Paul T., Lane, Joan, Moore, Karen L., Aspen, Jennifer, Rycroft, Jane A., O'Brien, Dawn C.

“…The objective of this study was to determine the effect of caffeine level in tea and coffee on acute physiological responses and mood. Randomised full…”
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Antibodies Against the First Ig-Like Domain of Human Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (PECAM-1) That Inhibit PECAM-1-Dependent Homophilic Adhesion Block In Vivo Neutrophil Recruitment by Nakada, Marian T, Amin, Kunjlata, Christofidou-Solomidou, Melpo, O'Brien, Christopher D, Sun, Jing, Gurubhagavatula, Indira, Heavner, George A, Taylor, Alexander H, Paddock, Cathy, Sun, Qi-Hong, Zehnder, James L, Newman, Peter J, Albelda, Steven M, DeLisser, Horace M

“…Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (PECAM-1), a member of the Ig superfamily, is found on endothelial cells and neutrophils and has been shown to be…”
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Enhance Lighting for the Internet of Things by Jungnickel, V., Riege, M., Wu, X., Singh, R., O'Brien, D. C., Collins, S., Faulkner, F., Vazquez, M. M., Bech, M.C., Geilhardt, F., Braun, R.-P., Hinrichs, M., Deng, X., Tangdiongga, E., Koonen, A.M.J., Bober, K. L., Kottke, C., Corici, A.A., Emmelmann, M., Rufo, J., Bok, P.-B., Behnke, D.

“…Today's Internet of Things (IoT), covering any communication between devices, is narrowband and not always provides reliability and low latency at the same…”
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Long-term Efficacy and Resource Utilization After Treatment With Budesonide and Formoterol Administered via One Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler (pMDI) Compared With Budesonide Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) Alone in Children With Asthma by Berger, W.E, Leflein, J.G, Uryniak, T, O'Brien, C.D, O'Dowd, L

“…Two of 123 patients receiving budesonide/formoterol (asthma; pneumonia) and 1/63 patients receiving budesonide (sickle cell anemia) were hospitalized because…”
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High data rate multiple input multiple output (MIMO) optical wireless communications using white led lighting by Lubin Zeng, O'Brien, D., Hoa Minh, Faulkner, G., Kyungwoo Lee, Daekwang Jung, YunJe Oh, Eun Tae Won

“…Solid-state lighting is a rapidly growing area of research and applications, due to the reliability and predicted high efficiency of these devices. The white…”
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