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Cloud computing : adoption issues for Sub-Saharan Africa SMEs (2014)
Journal Article
Dahiru, A., Bass, J., & Allison, I. (2014). Cloud computing : adoption issues for Sub-Saharan Africa SMEs. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 62(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2014.tb00439.x

This paper explores the emergence and adoption of cloud computing by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and points towards its implications for developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have shown the importance of technologi... Read More about Cloud computing : adoption issues for Sub-Saharan Africa SMEs.

Application of a morphing wing technology on Hydra Technologies unmanned aerial system UAS-S4 (2014)
Book Chapter
Sugar-Gabor, O., Simon, A., Koreanschi, A., & Botez, R. (2014). Application of a morphing wing technology on Hydra Technologies unmanned aerial system UAS-S4. In ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 1: Advances in Aerospace Technology. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-37619

The paper describes the application of a morphing wing technology on the wing of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The morphing wing concept works by replacing a part of the rigid wing upper and lower surfaces with a flexible skin whose shape can be d... Read More about Application of a morphing wing technology on Hydra Technologies unmanned aerial system UAS-S4.

Introduction : the importance of method in the study of the ‘Political Internet’ (2014)
Book Chapter
Sudulich, L., Wall, M., Gibson, R., Cantijoch, M., & Ward, S. (2014). Introduction : the importance of method in the study of the ‘Political Internet’. In Analyzing social media data and web networks (1-21). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137276773_1

In this introduction, we outline our understanding of the ‘political Internet’ and present the methodologically focused approach that we take to the topic in this volume. We then discuss the growing social and political relevance of the Internet and... Read More about Introduction : the importance of method in the study of the ‘Political Internet’.

The Second World War and the Baltic States [Introduction] (2014)
Book Chapter
Corum, J., Mertelsmann, O., & Piirimäe, K. (2014). The Second World War and the Baltic States [Introduction]. In The Second World War and the Baltic States. Peter Lang. https://doi.org/10.3726/978-3-653-04447-8

This volume places the history of the Second World War and the Baltic states into a multidisciplinary and international perspective. It includes contributions from the fields of diplomacy, strategy, military operations, intelligence and propaganda. I... Read More about The Second World War and the Baltic States [Introduction].

Responsible construction? (2014)
Journal Article
Lou, E., Lee, A., Wu, S., & Mathison, G. (2014). Responsible construction?. International Journal of Sustainable Strategic Management, 4(4), 342. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSM.2014.070858

The ability of the construction industry to innovate in order to improve its practice has been widely debated over the years. As more and more organisations in other sectors, globally, are addressing 21st century consumer challenges: encompassing fai... Read More about Responsible construction?.

Observations on silence in telephone delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (T-CBT) (2014)
Journal Article
Chatwin, J., Bee, P., Macfarlane, G., & Lovell, K. (2014). Observations on silence in telephone delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (T-CBT). Journal of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1558/japl.27652

In psychotherapy and counselling, and many other institutional settings, the occurrence and interactionally derived meaning of pauses and silence have an array of implications over and above those of ‘everyday’ interaction. In this study we utilised... Read More about Observations on silence in telephone delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (T-CBT).

The role of the nurse lecturer situated within a practice-education partnership (2014)
Journal Article
Leigh, J. (2014). The role of the nurse lecturer situated within a practice-education partnership. International journal of practice-based learning in health and social care, 2(1), 122-141. https://doi.org/10.11120/pblh.2013.00021

Aims and Objectives: To critically explore the nurse lecturers role situated within a practice–education partnership and to identify practice recommendations to operate the role within the context of a partnership in the future.
Background: Practic... Read More about The role of the nurse lecturer situated within a practice-education partnership.

What are the supportive care needs of parents caring for a child diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasia : a rare genetic disorder? (2014)
Journal Article
Pelentsov, L., O'Shaughnessy, P., Laws, T., & Esterman, A. (2014). What are the supportive care needs of parents caring for a child diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasia : a rare genetic disorder?. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development, 7(1), 23-29

Parenting a child with a rare genetic disorder has special difficulties, because diagnosis may be delayed or undetermined, support groups may be small and geographically scattered, and healthcare skills and resources limited. Ectodermal dysplasia (ED... Read More about What are the supportive care needs of parents caring for a child diagnosed with Ectodermal Dysplasia : a rare genetic disorder?.

Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth (2014)
Journal Article
Kwegyir-Afful, E., Ijaz, S., Räsänen, K., & Verbeek, J. (2014). Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 40(1), 96-99. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3396

Pregnant women have been advised to avoid heavy lifting during
pregnancy due to concerns of adverse pregnancy outcomes including
premature delivery. To date there is no evidence on the effectiveness
of advice in preventing preterm birth as found i... Read More about Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth.

Digital evidence challenges in the Internet of Things (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Hegarty, R., Lamb, D., & Attwood, A. (2014, January). Digital evidence challenges in the Internet of Things. Presented at 9th International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis (WDFIA), Plymouth

The implementation of the Internet of Things will result in the connection of tens of billions of wireless devices to the Internet. These devices will form an intelligent substrate pervading all aspects of life. From intelligent home control to advan... Read More about Digital evidence challenges in the Internet of Things.

A FCM-based dynamic modeling of ERP implementation critical failure factors (2014)
Journal Article
Ravasan, A., & Mansouri, T. (2014). A FCM-based dynamic modeling of ERP implementation critical failure factors. International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 10(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijeis.2014010103

Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) is a complex and costly process which usually results in serious failures. Numerous factors affect these projects implementation due to their size, complexity and high chance of failure. T... Read More about A FCM-based dynamic modeling of ERP implementation critical failure factors.

Can sustainability be achieved by effective branding of a place? (2014)
Book Chapter
Maheshwari, V., & Vandewalle, I. (2014). Can sustainability be achieved by effective branding of a place?. In M. Dato-On (Ed.), The Sustainable Global Marketplace : Proceedings of the 2011 Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Annual Conference. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10873-5_177

The aim of this research is to examine the place brand construct and to establish its role in the sustainable development of a place. A place-specific branding campaign was considered and findings of this research suggest that place branding plays an... Read More about Can sustainability be achieved by effective branding of a place?.