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The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana (2013)
Journal Article
Gyau, K., Hammond, F., & Lamond, J. (2013). The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana. Property Management, 31(5), 389-403. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-01-2013-0004

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess cost of land title formalisation in Ghana from the standpoint of individual land/property owners with the view to suggesting a cost-effective means for title formalisation in the country.
Design/met... Read More about The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana.

Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland (2013)
Journal Article
Pedreschi, D., Kelly-Quinn, M., Caffrey, J., O'Grady, M., & Mariani, S. (2014). Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland. Journal of Biogeography, 41(3), 548-560. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.12220

Aim: We investigated genetic variation of Irish pike populations and their relationship with European outgroups, in order to elucidate the origin of this species to the island, which is largely assumed to have occurred as a human-mediated introductio... Read More about Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland.

Seasonal microbial community dynamics correlate with phytoplankton-derived polysaccharides in surface coastal waters (2013)
Journal Article
Taylor, J., Cottingham, S., Billinge, J., & Cunliffe, M. (2013). Seasonal microbial community dynamics correlate with phytoplankton-derived polysaccharides in surface coastal waters. ISME Journal, 8, 245-248. https://doi.org/10.1038/ismej.2013.178

Phytoplankton produce large amounts of polysaccharide gel material known as transparent exopolymer particles (TEP). We investigated the potential links between phytoplankton-derived TEP and microbial community structure in the sea surface microlayer... Read More about Seasonal microbial community dynamics correlate with phytoplankton-derived polysaccharides in surface coastal waters.

Water (H2O and D2O) dispersible NIR-to-NIR upconverting Yb3+/Tm3+ Doped MF2 (M = Ca, Sr) Colloids : influence of the host crystal (2013)
Journal Article

Tm3+/Yb3+ doped CaF2, SrF2, and cubic phase NaYF4 nanoparticles dispersed as colloids in water (H2O and D2O) or saline solutions have been directly prepared by a one-step hydrothermal technique, using citrate anions as capping agents, without the nee... Read More about Water (H2O and D2O) dispersible NIR-to-NIR upconverting Yb3+/Tm3+ Doped MF2 (M = Ca, Sr) Colloids : influence of the host crystal.

The MM-CGI cerebral palsy : modification and testing of an instrument to measure anticipatory grief in parents whose child has cerebral palsy (2013)
Journal Article
Al-Gamal, E., & Long, T. (2013). The MM-CGI cerebral palsy : modification and testing of an instrument to measure anticipatory grief in parents whose child has cerebral palsy. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 23(13-14), 1810-1819. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12218

Aims and objectives: To establish the potential of a modified version of the MM-CGI Childhood Cancer to assess anticipatory grief in parents of children with cerebral palsy, to amend the existing scale for use with the specific patient group, to test... Read More about The MM-CGI cerebral palsy : modification and testing of an instrument to measure anticipatory grief in parents whose child has cerebral palsy.

Anion sensing by solution- and surface-assembled osmium(II) bipyridyl rotaxanes (2013)
Journal Article
Lehr, J., Lang, T., Blackburn, O., Barendt, T., Faulkner, S., Davis, J., & Beer, P. (2013). Anion sensing by solution- and surface-assembled osmium(II) bipyridyl rotaxanes. Chemistry - A European Journal, 19(47), 15898-15906. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201302886

We report the preparation of [2]rotaxanes containing an electrochemically and optically active osmium(II) bipyridyl macrocyclic component mechanically bonded with cationic pyridinium axles. Such interlocked host systems are demonstrated to recognise... Read More about Anion sensing by solution- and surface-assembled osmium(II) bipyridyl rotaxanes.

The Aeolus project : science outreach through art (2013)
Journal Article
Drumm, I., Belantara, A., Dorney, S., Waters, T., & Peris, E. (2015). The Aeolus project : science outreach through art. Public Understanding of Science, 24(3), 375-385. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662513501741

With a general decline in people’s choosing to pursue science and engineering degrees there has never been a greater need to raise the awareness of lesser known fields such as acoustics. Given this context, a large-scale public engagement project, th... Read More about The Aeolus project : science outreach through art.

The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance (2013)
Journal Article
Amin, D., & Herrington, L. (2014). The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance. Gait & Posture, 39(2), 718-722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.10.004

Background
The role that the ankle's physiological characteristics play in maintaining balance during quiet stance has been well documented. However, the role of the ankle in maintaining balance during more challenging conditions is questionable. As... Read More about The relationship between ankle joint physiological characteristics and balance control during unilateral stance.

Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial (2013)
Journal Article
Dziedzic, K., Nicholls, E., Hill, S., Hammond, A., Handy, J., Thomas, E., & Hay, E. (2015). Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 74(1), 108-118. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203938

Background: Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of
disability in older adults. Evidence of effectiveness for
self-management of hand osteoarthritis is lacking.

Methods: In this randomised, factorial trial, we
evaluated the effectiveness of jo... Read More about Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial.

Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model (2013)
Journal Article
Hung, K., Chen, A., & Peng, N. (2016). Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 40(3), 364-395. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096348013503992

This research’s purpose is to examine the factors that affect pet owners’ decisions when taking pets to participate in tourism activities. Unlike tourist travelling alone, pet owners must consider their own circumstances as well as the constraints th... Read More about Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model.

Wire-in-tube structure fabricated by single capillary electrospinning via nanoscale Kirkendall effect: the case of nickel–zinc ferrite (2013)
Journal Article

Wire-in-tube structures have previously been prepared using an electrospinning method by means of tuning hydrolysis/alcoholysis of a precursor solution. Nickel–zinc ferrite (Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4) nanowire-in-nanotubes have been prepared as a demonstration... Read More about Wire-in-tube structure fabricated by single capillary electrospinning via nanoscale Kirkendall effect: the case of nickel–zinc ferrite.

A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges (2013)
Journal Article
Wang, J., Haynes, B., & Melbourne, C. (2013). A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges

The Military Engineering eXperimental Establishment (MEXE) method is a long established system of masonry arch load carrying capacity assessment. It has been subject to review in recent years and some shortcomings have been identified. There is now g... Read More about A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges.

The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies (2013)
Journal Article
Alsehaimi, A., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2013). The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies. Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(4), 407-413. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000148

Over the years, there have been many studies of delay in construction, and this type of study continues to be popular in construction management research. A synthesis and critical evaluation of delay studies in developing countries reveals that poor... Read More about The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies.

Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study (2013)
Journal Article
Murphy, N., & Withnell, N. (2013). Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study. Mental health nursing (London), 33(5), 10-13

This paper discusses the impact of delivering a family interventions module to qualified mental health practitioners, and in particular highlights whether participants are able to utilise the skills that they learn into practice. This small-scale stu... Read More about Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study.

Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style (2013)
Journal Article
Willis, A. (2013). Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style. Film International, 11(5), 31-37

A critique is presented of the films "Hustle" directed by Robert Aldrich and "Night Moves" directed by Arthur Penn, focusing on the films' relation to American film noir from the 1940s and 1950s. The social and political aspects of films, social chan... Read More about Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style.