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AI in software engineering : current developments and future prospects (2009)
Book Chapter
Meziane, F., & Vadera, S. (2009). AI in software engineering : current developments and future prospects. In F. Meziane, & S. Vadera (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence Applications for Improved Software Engineering Development: New Prospects (273-294). Hershey, New York, USA: IGI Global

Artificial intelligences techniques such as knowledge based systems, neural networks, fuzzy logic and data mining have been advocated by many researchers and developers as the way to improve many of the software development activities. As with many o... Read More about AI in software engineering : current developments and future prospects.

Preparing learners for a digital world (2009)
Book Chapter
Keegan, H. (2009). Preparing learners for a digital world. In R. Smith (Ed.), Effective practice in a digital age (32-33). JISC

Effective Practice in a Digital Age is designed for those in further and higher education whose focus is on designing and supporting learning: academic staff, lecturers, tutors and learning support staff, facilitators, learning technologists and staf... Read More about Preparing learners for a digital world.

Developing the UK e-social science research program (2009)
Book Chapter
Halfpenny, P., Procter, R., Lin, Y., & Voss, A. (2009). Developing the UK e-social science research program. In N. Jankowski (Ed.), E-research : transformation in scholarly practice (73-90). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203875049

The National Centre for e-Social Science (NCeSS) was established by the U.K. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in 2004 as its contribution to the U.K. e-Science program. NCeSS’s mission is to enable social scientists to exploit innovations... Read More about Developing the UK e-social science research program.

Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions (2009)
Book Chapter
Hammond, A. (2009). Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions. In I. Soderback (Ed.), International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions (First Edition) (325-332). New York: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75424-6_33

Joint protection includes applying ergonomic principles in daily life, altering working methods, using assistive devices and modifying environments. It is taught to people with musculoskeletal conditions (eg rheumatoid arthritis (RA)), osteoarthritis... Read More about Joint protection : enabling change in musculoskeletal conditions.

MediaCity Uk (2009)
Book Chapter
Cook, R. (2009). MediaCity Uk. In Made in the UK (129-137). London: Premium Publishing on behalf of the BBC

Ron Cook maintains that strong regional production is important for the cultural and economic health of the UK and to keep talent on the doorstep. MediaCityUK, the new media city being built at Salford Quays, gives the BBC an opportunity to build on... Read More about MediaCity Uk.

Potential obstacles to use BIM in architectural design (2009)
Book Chapter
Kiviniemi, A., & Fischer, M. (2009). Potential obstacles to use BIM in architectural design. In G. Shen, P. Brandon, & A. Baldwin (Eds.), Collaborative Construction Information Management (36-54). London: Taylor and Francis

The Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practices are facing a radical change because of the emerging use of Building Information Models (BIM) instead of traditional CAD and 2D drafting. The change is starting to affect the work of arch... Read More about Potential obstacles to use BIM in architectural design.

'And You Dinnay Want Tay Join The Army?' Friendship, Conflict and Kinship in Gregory Burke's Black Watch (2009)
Book Chapter
McCormick, S. (2009). 'And You Dinnay Want Tay Join The Army?' Friendship, Conflict and Kinship in Gregory Burke's Black Watch. In Friends and Foes Volume I: Friendship and Conflict in Philosophy and the Arts (67-76). Cambridge Scholars Publishing

This chapter examines the performance of kinship and friendship in the Black Watch regiment and its representation on stage in Burke’s play of the same name. Through a critical examination of performance and performativity, the chapter explores the c... Read More about 'And You Dinnay Want Tay Join The Army?' Friendship, Conflict and Kinship in Gregory Burke's Black Watch.

What use is domestication theory to information systems research? (2009)
Book Chapter
Hynes, D., & Richardson, H. (2009). What use is domestication theory to information systems research?. In Y. Diwedi, B. Lai, M. Schneberger, & M. Wade (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems (482-494). IGI Global

This chapter introduces and discusses domestication theory - essentially about giving technology a place in everyday life - and its relevance and importance to Information Systems (IS) research. We discuss domestication within the context of the soci... Read More about What use is domestication theory to information systems research?.

The relationship between the psychological contract and emotional labour at work and the implications for psychological well-being and organizational functioning (2009)
Book Chapter
Weinberg, A. (2009). The relationship between the psychological contract and emotional labour at work and the implications for psychological well-being and organizational functioning. In A. Antoniou, C. Cooper, G. Chrousos, C. Spielberger, & M. Eysenck (Eds.), Handbook of Managerial Behavior and Occupational Health (397-412). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781848447219.00039

There are many considerations which cross our minds when we look ahead to the day at work; these can range from high levels of satisfaction and fulfilment right through to misery and desperation, depending on our situation both inside and outside of w... Read More about The relationship between the psychological contract and emotional labour at work and the implications for psychological well-being and organizational functioning.

Organising, militancy and revitalisation: The case of the RMT (2009)
Book Chapter
Darlington, R. (2009). Organising, militancy and revitalisation: The case of the RMT. In G. Gall (Ed.), Union revitalisation in advanced economies: Assessing the contribution of union organising (83-106). London: Palgrave Macmillan

Modelling the new product development process : the value of a product development process model approach, as a means for business survival in the twenty-first century (2009)
Book Chapter
Owens, J. D. (2009). Modelling the new product development process : the value of a product development process model approach, as a means for business survival in the twenty-first century. In D. Jemielniak, & J. Kociatkiewics (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Knowledge Intensive Organisations (208-227). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-176-6.ch013

Success in new product development (NPD) can be considered a general aim for any company wishing to survive in the twenty-first century. It has been found that positive effects can result from the existence of formal ‘blueprints’ and ‘roadmaps’ of t... Read More about Modelling the new product development process : the value of a product development process model approach, as a means for business survival in the twenty-first century.

Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic (2009)
Book Chapter
Meziane, F., & Nefti-Meziani, S. (2009). Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic. In W. Hu (Ed.), Selected readings on electronic commerce technologies: contemporary applications (272-285). Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA: IGI Global

Trust is widely recognized as an essential factor for the continual development of business-to-customer electronic commerce. Many trust models have been developed, however, and most are subjective and do not take into account the vagueness and ambigu... Read More about Evaluating e-commerce trust using fuzzy logic.

John Audelay and John Mirk: comparisons and contrasts (2009)
Book Chapter
Powell, S. (2009). John Audelay and John Mirk: comparisons and contrasts. In S. Fein (Ed.), My Wyl and my Wrytyng: essays on John the Blind Audelay (86-111). Western Michigan University: Medieval Institute Publications

Talking blues (2009)
Book Chapter
Wise, T. (2009). Talking blues. In J. Shepherd, & D. Horn (Eds.), Continuum Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World. Continuum / Bloomsbury

Cowboy songs (2009)
Book Chapter
Wise, T. (2009). Cowboy songs. In J. Shepherd, D. Horn, & D. Laing (Eds.), Continuum encyclopaedia of popular music of the world volume II: performance and production. New York and London: Continuum International Publishing Group

Coon song (2009)
Book Chapter
Wise, T. (2009). Coon song. In J. Shepherd, & D. Horn (Eds.), Continuum Encyclopaedia of Popular Music of the World. Continuum / Bloomsbury

The legality and effectiveness of using Football Banning Orders in the fight against racism and violence at sports events (2009)
Book Chapter
James, M., & Pearson, G. (2009). The legality and effectiveness of using Football Banning Orders in the fight against racism and violence at sports events. In R. Parrish, R. Siekman, & S. Gardiner (Eds.), EU, sport, law and policy: regulation, re-regulation and representation (535-554). TMC Asser Press / Cambridge University Press

Paragraph 2.6 of the European Commission’s White Paper on Sport, entitled ‘Strengthening the prevention of and fight against racism and violence’, seeks to promote multi-party discussions on the issue of disorder and anti-social behaviour at European... Read More about The legality and effectiveness of using Football Banning Orders in the fight against racism and violence at sports events.

The Polysemy of Human-Computer Interaction (2009)
Book Chapter
Greenhill, A., & Fletcher, G. (2009). The Polysemy of Human-Computer Interaction. In P. Saariluoma, & H. Isomaki (Eds.), Future Interaction Design II (175-190). London: Springer

This chapter provides exemplars of the influence of digital artifacts upon cultural experiences. We argue that the associations between people and artifacts, and specifically digital artifacts, is an increasingly dense, interwoven, and pivotal aspect... Read More about The Polysemy of Human-Computer Interaction.