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Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing (2009)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. (2009). Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing. British Journal of Midwifery, 17(5), 279-285

The aim of this article is to relate basic findings from research papers to identify the effects that valsalva manoeuvre(‘purple pushing’) has upon maternal and fetal wellbeing. Analysis of 16 papers revealed four main consequences from purple pushin... Read More about Effects of valsalva manoeuvre on maternal and fetal wellbeing.

Is there a place within academic journals for articles presented in an accessible format? (2009)
Journal Article
Garbutt, R. (2009). Is there a place within academic journals for articles presented in an accessible format?. Disability and Society, 24(3), 357-371. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687590902789537

This article addresses some of the difficulties inherent in disseminating emancipatory research findings in academic journals in a way that is empowering to people with learning difficulties in the UK. It calls for academics to challenge the editoria... Read More about Is there a place within academic journals for articles presented in an accessible format?.

MDMA powder, pills and crystal : the persistence of ecstasy and the poverty of policy (2009)
Journal Article
Smith, Z., Moore, K., & Measham, F. (2009). MDMA powder, pills and crystal : the persistence of ecstasy and the poverty of policy. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 9(1), 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200900004

Commonly known as ecstasy, MDMA has been central to the British acid house, rave and dance club scene over the last 20 years. Figures from the annual national British Crime Survey suggest that ecstasy use has declined since 2001. This apparent declin... Read More about MDMA powder, pills and crystal : the persistence of ecstasy and the poverty of policy.

Researching "race" in lesbian space : a critical reflection (2009)
Journal Article
Held, N. (2009). Researching "race" in lesbian space : a critical reflection. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 13(2), 204-215. https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160802695379

Feminist researchers have acknowledged that racial differences between researcher and researched impact on the research process; however, there has been little concern with how “race” is actually made in/through the research process. If we think “rac... Read More about Researching "race" in lesbian space : a critical reflection.

Annotation is a valuable tool to enhance learning and assessment in student essays (2009)
Journal Article
Ball, E., Franks, H., Jenkins, J., McGrath, M., & Leigh, J. (2009). Annotation is a valuable tool to enhance learning and assessment in student essays. Nurse Education Today, 29(3), 284-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2008.10.005

As a United Kingdom (UK) wide organisation, the Quality Assurance Agencies ensure that best standards in higher education are reached. Following an institutional audit within a UK University, it was recommended that annotation be introduced to promot... Read More about Annotation is a valuable tool to enhance learning and assessment in student essays.

A participatory action research study on handwritten annotation feedback and its impact on staff and students (2009)
Journal Article
Ball, E. (2009). A participatory action research study on handwritten annotation feedback and its impact on staff and students. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 22(2), 111-124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11213-008-9116-6

Annotation was introduced to a United Kingdom (UK) School of Nursing following an institutional audit within a UK University. Handwritten annotation (writing in the margins of student assignments) was introduced to the grading procedure to enhance th... Read More about A participatory action research study on handwritten annotation feedback and its impact on staff and students.

The reliability of three-dimensional kinematic gait measurements: a systematic review (2009)
Journal Article
McGinley, J., Baker, R., Wolfe, R., & Morris, M. (2009). The reliability of three-dimensional kinematic gait measurements: a systematic review. Gait & Posture, 29(3), 360-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.09.003

Background/Aim: Three-dimensional kinematic measures of gait are routinely used in clinical gait analysis and provide a key outcome measure for gait research and clinical practice. This systematic review identifies and evaluates current evidence for... Read More about The reliability of three-dimensional kinematic gait measurements: a systematic review.

Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties (2009)
Journal Article
Burgess, K., Graham-Smith, P., & Pearson, S. (2009). Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27(4), 510-516. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20768

Stretching is commonly used prior to exercise, as it is thought to reduce the risk of injury, and it is also used in the preconditioning of tendon grafts. As tendon properties have been shown to be different between genders, it is proposed that stret... Read More about Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties.