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Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system (2013)
Journal Article
Zounemat-Kermani, M., & Scholz, M. (2014). Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 140(1), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29EE.1943-7870.0000780

This paper develops a template-based fuzzy inference system (TFIS) capable of simulating the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration of an example stream by using daily data (2009–2012). Stepwise regression (SR) analysis and Mallows’ Cp statistic were em... Read More about Modeling of dissolved oxygen applying stepwise regression and a template-based fuzzy logic system.

Self-consistent field theory for the interactions between keratin intermediate filaments (2013)
Journal Article
Akinshina, A., Jambon-Puillet, E., Warren, P., & Noro, M. (2013). Self-consistent field theory for the interactions between keratin intermediate filaments. BMC Biophysics, 6(1), 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-1682-6-12

Background: Keratins are important structural proteins found in skin, hair and nails. Keratin Intermediate Filaments are major components of corneocytes, nonviable horny cells of the Stratum Corneum, the outermost layer of skin. It is considered that... Read More about Self-consistent field theory for the interactions between keratin intermediate filaments.

An exploratory study on the potential of social enterprise to act as the institutional glue of network governance (2013)
Journal Article
Park, C., & Wilding, M. (2014). An exploratory study on the potential of social enterprise to act as the institutional glue of network governance. Social Science Journal, 51(1), 120-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2013.08.004

This study combines two topics of contemporary salience for public administration: social enterprise and governance networks. While operating at different levels, both are institutions which attempt to draw together the three pillars of state, market... Read More about An exploratory study on the potential of social enterprise to act as the institutional glue of network governance.

Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial (2013)
Journal Article
Hollands, K., Pelton, T., Wimperis, A., Whitham, D., Jowett, S., Wing, A., & van Vliet, P. (2013). Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial. Trials, 14(276), https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-276

Visual information comprises one of the most salient sources of information used to control walking and the dependence on vision to maintain dynamic stability increases following a stroke. We hypothesize, therefore, that rehabilitation efforts incorp... Read More about Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke: a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial.

Development and psychometric testing of the online Adolescent Diabetes Needs Assessment Tool (ADNAT) (2013)
Journal Article
Cooper, H., Spencer, J., Lancaster, G., Titman, A., Johnson, M., Wheeler, S., & Lwin, R. (2014). Development and psychometric testing of the online Adolescent Diabetes Needs Assessment Tool (ADNAT). Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(2), 454-468. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12235

Aim. To report on the development and psychometric testing of the Adolescent Diabetes Needs Assessment Tool. Background. The UK has the fifth largest paediatric diabetes population in the world, but one of the poorest levels of diabetes control, h... Read More about Development and psychometric testing of the online Adolescent Diabetes Needs Assessment Tool (ADNAT).

Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1 (2013)
Journal Article
Carroll, C., Sayan, B., Bailey, S., & McCormick, J. (2013). Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1. Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research, 33(9), https://doi.org/10.1089/jir.2012.0165

Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The interferon inducible transcriptional activator signal transducer and activator of transcription-1 (STAT1) and p53 are two critical transcriptional factors that have p... Read More about Regulation of myocardial interleukin-6 expression by p53 and STAT1.

A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model (2013)
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Torija Martinez, A., Ruiz, D., & Ramos-Ridao, A. (2014). A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model. Science of the Total Environment, 482-83, 440-451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.07.108

To ensure appropriate soundscape management in urban environments, the urban-planning authorities need a range of tools that enable such a task to be performed. An essential step during the management of urban areas from a sound standpoint should b... Read More about A tool for urban soundscape evaluation applying Support Vector Machines for developing a soundscape classification model.

Measuring patients' preferences and priorities for information in chronic kidney disease (2013)
Journal Article
Ormandy, P., & Hulme, C. (2013). Measuring patients' preferences and priorities for information in chronic kidney disease. Information Research, 18(3),

Objective: To evaluate an information needs questionnaire that uses a Thurstone’s paired comparison approach to measure the information needs of patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods: A two-phased, cross-sectional survey that sequentially d... Read More about Measuring patients' preferences and priorities for information in chronic kidney disease.

Fathers at the birth? (2013)
Journal Article
Hollins-Martin, C. (2013). Fathers at the birth?. Practising Midwife, Sept, 1

In the West there is a contemporary expectation that fathers should be present at the birth of their babies (Longworth and Kingdon 2011), with many unclear of their job description(Vehvilainen-Julkunen and Liukkkonnen 1998). A former Royal College o... Read More about Fathers at the birth?.

Strength, power and speed qualities in english junior elite rugby league players (2013)
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Kirkpatrick, J., & Comfort, P. (2013). Strength, power and speed qualities in english junior elite rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(9), 2414-2419. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182804a6d

The aim of this study was to compare strength, power, and speed characteristics of elite junior English rugby league forwards and backs. A squad of males under 20's (n = 24; age 18.70 ± 0.90 years; body mass 86.4 ± 9.93 kg; height 178.47 ± 6.97 cm) p... Read More about Strength, power and speed qualities in english junior elite rugby league players.

Toward a framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria (2013)
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of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria. Mei Zhong gong gong guan li, 10(9), 901-913

Housing is a centre for many socio-economic activities and often provides a mark of prosperity, social acceptance, and an element of urban development and growth in a country. However, it is suspected that the significance of housing to people in t... Read More about Toward a framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria.

Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection (2013)
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Tota-Maharaj, K., & Scholz, M. (2013). Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection. Water and Environment Journal, 27(3), 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00350.x

Permeable pavement systems (PPS) are frequently associated with high removal efficiencies for water quality parameters. Their effluent can, therefore, be recycled, for example, for sprinkling onto gardens. Nevertheless, some stakeholders fear that po... Read More about Combined permeable pavement and photocatalytic titanium dioxide oxidation system for urban run-off treatment and disinfection.

Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage (2013)
Journal Article
Dong, Y., Scholz, M., & Mackenzie, S. (2013). Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage. Water and Environment Journal, 27(3), 317-327. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00348.x

Data collected from five Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust constructed wetland systems offering a range of styles and inflow water types between 2005 and 2009 were examined and compared to identify long-term trends in nutrient removal. Ammonia-nitrogen conce... Read More about Performance evaluation of representative wildfowl & wetlands trust constructed wetlands treating sewage.

‘Focus on feet’ – the effects of systemic lupus erythematosus: a narrative review of the literature (2013)
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a narrative review of the literature. Lupus, 22(10), 1017-1023. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203313498805

Background: The manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) vary between individuals, from the severe and life-threatening renal and central nervous system involvement, to the involvement of skin, musculoskeletal and vascular system, and t... Read More about ‘Focus on feet’ – the effects of systemic lupus erythematosus: a narrative review of the literature.

Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type (2013)
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Casar, C., Zuberbulher, K., Young, R., & Byrne, R. (2013). Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type. Biology Letters, 9(5), 20130535. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2013.0535

Animal alarm calls can encode information about a predator’s category, size, distance or threat level. In non-human primates, alarm calls typically refer to broad classes of disturbances, in some instances to specific predators. Here, we present t... Read More about Titi monkey call sequences vary with predator location and type.

The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes (2013)
Journal Article
Greensmith, D., & Nirmalan, M. (2013). The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes. Physiological Reports, 1(4), e00093. https://doi.org/10.1002/phy2.93

The proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is associated with myocardial dysfunction observed in sepsis and septic shock. There are two fundamental components to this dysfunction. (1) systolic dysfunction; and (2) diastolic dysf... Read More about The effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha on systolic and diastolic function in rat ventricular myocytes.

Traumatic brain injury in children part 2 : Recovery process and outcomes (2013)
Journal Article
Braine, M. (2013). Traumatic brain injury in children part 2 : Recovery process and outcomes. British Journal of School Nursing, 8(7), 330-334. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjsn.2013.8.7.330

Traumatic brain injury continues to be the leading cause of acquired disability in childhood. The vast majority of children who sustain a traumatic brain injury have a good prognosis, and return home and to school or nursery. However, traumatic brain... Read More about Traumatic brain injury in children part 2 : Recovery process and outcomes.

A qualitative evaluation of a preceptorship programme to support newly qualified midwives (2013)
Journal Article
Mason, J., & Davies, S. (2013). A qualitative evaluation of a preceptorship programme to support newly qualified midwives. Evidence Based Midwifery, 11(3), 94-98

Background. Contemporary UK midwifery practice has its own particular pressures upon – and requirements of – newly qualified practitioners. The NMC recommends that the focus of pre-registration programmes of midwifery must be on the skills and attitu... Read More about A qualitative evaluation of a preceptorship programme to support newly qualified midwives.

Getting needled (2013)
Journal Article
Lythgoe, J. (2013). Getting needled. Practising Midwife, 16(8), 6-9

Anxiety and stress in pregnancy can become severe and disabling, negatively impacting on both the short and long term outcomes for mother and baby. Women often seek alternative treatments for such problems, acupuncture being a popular choice. It... Read More about Getting needled.

Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology (2013)
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Hodgkinson, J., & Sheel, D. (2013). Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology. Surface and Coatings Technology, 230, 73-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.06.079

Atmospheric pressure (AP) PECVD systems have attracted considerable interest in recent years due to the significant benefits for large area, low cost substrates and low temperature operation. However to date, the film properties have tended to be c... Read More about Advances in atmospheric pressure PECVD : The influence of plasma parameters on film morphology.