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In search of accuracy for blood glucose monitoring (2016)
Journal Article
Meetoo, D. (2016). In search of accuracy for blood glucose monitoring. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 22(2), 52-56. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2016.22.2.52

As new standards come into place this year requiring greater accuracy in the measurement of blood glucose, this article looks at the implications for patients with diabetes. It explores the potential consequences of improved accuracy.

IJHG review (2016)
Journal Article
MacVane Phipps, F. (2016). IJHG review. International Journal of Health Governance, 21(1), 41-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHG-02-2016-0007

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to enable readers of International Journal of Health Governance (IJHG) to gain a quick overview of the key concepts explored in this issue of the journal. Design/methodology/approach - The review is prepared by... Read More about IJHG review.

The green infrastructure of a highly-urbanized neotropical city : the role of the urban vegetation in preserving native biodiversity (2016)
Journal Article
Pena, J., Magalhaes, D., Mourao, A., Young, R., & Rodrigues, M. (2016). The green infrastructure of a highly-urbanized neotropical city : the role of the urban vegetation in preserving native biodiversity. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Arborização Urbana, 11(4), 66-78

The composition of the urban vegetation that comprises the green infrastructure of a highly urbanized Neotropical city was mapped and described in order to assess how it can be used to preserve and maintain urban biodiversity. Supervised classificati... Read More about The green infrastructure of a highly-urbanized neotropical city : the role of the urban vegetation in preserving native biodiversity.

Evaluation of corporate governance practices in emerging markets (A case study of Nigerian Banking industry) (2016)
Journal Article
Ogundele, B., Nasseri, A., & Yazdifar, H. (2016). Evaluation of corporate governance practices in emerging markets (A case study of Nigerian Banking industry). International journal of finance and managerial accounting, 1(3), 1-27

This study explores corporate governance practices within the context of the Nigerian banking industry using instances of corporate governance lapses that resulted in part to the Nigerian banking crises. We present multiple case analysis of publicly... Read More about Evaluation of corporate governance practices in emerging markets (A case study of Nigerian Banking industry).

Linking race, the value of land and the value of life (2016)
Journal Article
Gibbons, A. (2016). Linking race, the value of land and the value of life. City, 20(6), 863-879. https://doi.org/10.1080/13604813.2016.1245049

This paper works to more fully integrate critical theories of race and privilege with political economy to explore the connections between segregation, property values and violence in US cities. Through the prism of Los Angeles (LA), it exposes the e... Read More about Linking race, the value of land and the value of life.

Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects (2016)
Journal Article
Omar, A., Bass, J., & Lowit, P. (2016). Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 77(5), 1-22

This paper explores information system insourcing in selected government agencies in Malaysia and discusses the challenges and barriers that have impeded its implementation. The paucity of similar projects and limited literature has resulted in this... Read More about Exploring the factors that influence the success of insourced government ICT projects.

Numerical and experimental validation of a morphed wing geometry using Price-Païdoussis wind-tunnel testing – CORRIGENDUM (2016)
Journal Article
Botez, R., Koreanschi, A., & Sugar-Gabor, O. (2016). Numerical and experimental validation of a morphed wing geometry using Price-Païdoussis wind-tunnel testing – CORRIGENDUM. Aeronautical Journal, 120(1230), 1335-1335. https://doi.org/10.1017/aer.2016.73

The authors were listed incorrectly in the article by Botez(1). The authors should have appeared in the following order: A. Koreanschi, O. Sugar-Gabor and R.M. Botez The article has now been updated with all authors listed in the correct order;... Read More about Numerical and experimental validation of a morphed wing geometry using Price-Païdoussis wind-tunnel testing – CORRIGENDUM.

Flutter analysis of a morphing wing technology demonstrator : numerical simulation and wind tunnel testing (2016)
Journal Article
Koreanschi, A., Henia, M., Guillemette, O., Michaud, F., Tondji, Y., Sugar-Gabor, O., …Flores salinas, M. (2016). Flutter analysis of a morphing wing technology demonstrator : numerical simulation and wind tunnel testing. Incas Bulletin, 8(1), 99-124. https://doi.org/10.13111/2066-8201.2016.8.1.10

As part of a morphing wing technology project, the flutter analysis of two finite element models and the experimental results of a morphing wing demonstrator equipped with aileron are presented. The finite element models are representing a wing secti... Read More about Flutter analysis of a morphing wing technology demonstrator : numerical simulation and wind tunnel testing.

A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note (2016)
Journal Article
Preece, S., Bramah, C., & Mason, D. (2016). A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 11(3), 390-396. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2016.113.07

A protocol for tracking the motion of the lumbar spine, which uses seven skin mounted markers, has been adopted in previous studies investigating running. However, this configuration of can be difficult to track with passive motion capture systems. T... Read More about A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note.

Supporting families : a historical lens on the contradiction of support and neoliberal objectives (2016)
Journal Article
Shannon, M. (2016). Supporting families : a historical lens on the contradiction of support and neoliberal objectives. Social Work and Social Sciences Review, 18(3), https://doi.org/10.1921/swssr.v18i3.957

An increased focus on ‘family’ has developed as part of the social investment state in many countries. In the particular case of England, an intensive state gaze on so-called Troubled Families has developed, where the emphasis is on families with mor... Read More about Supporting families : a historical lens on the contradiction of support and neoliberal objectives.

Evaluating the impact of an end-of-life dementia care training workshop in Dorset (2016)
Journal Article
Liu, S., Fisher, R., & Innes, A. (2016). Evaluating the impact of an end-of-life dementia care training workshop in Dorset. European journal of palliative care, 23(2), 74-77

End-of-life care training has a positive impact on healthcare professionals’ ability and confidence to deliver palliative care.1With essential training, healthcare professionals may develop a better understanding of, and better skills for, adva... Read More about Evaluating the impact of an end-of-life dementia care training workshop in Dorset.

Criminalising religious pluralism : the legal treatment of Shiites in Malaysia (2016)
Journal Article
Samuri, M., & Quraishi, M. (2016). Criminalising religious pluralism : the legal treatment of Shiites in Malaysia. Journal of Shi'a Islamic studies (Online), IX(4), 425-454

Shia teachings and doctrine are currently being socially-constructed as a new threat to the survival of Sunni Islam, followed by the majority of Muslims in Malaysia. The Government has taken action by using legal mechanisms to control the influence o... Read More about Criminalising religious pluralism : the legal treatment of Shiites in Malaysia.

Harmonising nursing terminologies using a conceptual framework (2016)
Journal Article
Jansen, K., Kim, T., Coenen, A., Saba, V., & Hardiker, N. (2016). Harmonising nursing terminologies using a conceptual framework. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-658-3-471

The International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP®) and the Clinical Care Classification (CCC) System are standardised nursing terminologies that identify discrete elements of nursing practice, including nursing diagnoses, interventions, an... Read More about Harmonising nursing terminologies using a conceptual framework.

The carnival is not over : cultural resistance in dementia care (2016)
Journal Article
Capstick, A., & Chatwin, J. (2016). The carnival is not over : cultural resistance in dementia care. Pragmatics and Society, 7(2), 169-195. https://doi.org/10.1075/ps.7.2.01cap

Within the still-dominant medical discourse on dementia, disorders of language feature prominently among diagnostic criteria. In this view, changes in ability to produce or understand coherent speech are considered to be an inevitable result of neuro... Read More about The carnival is not over : cultural resistance in dementia care.

Participatory video and well-being in long-term care (2016)
Journal Article
Capstick, A., Ludwin, K., Chatwin, J., & Walters, E. (2016). Participatory video and well-being in long-term care. Journal of dementia care, 24(1), 26-29

Advantages and limitations of community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction projects (2016)
Journal Article
Ophiyandri, T., Amaratunga, D., & Keraminiyage, K. (2016). Advantages and limitations of community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(4), 420-431. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-08-2014-0066

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the advantages and limitations of the implementation of a community-based method in post-disaster housing reconstruction. Design/methodology/approach The research was based on multipl... Read More about Advantages and limitations of community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction projects.

INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals (2016)
Journal Article
Mihai, A., Costea, M., Sarghie, B., Almodovar Falco, E., Perez, R., San Martin, A., …Gomez, M. (2016). INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals. Revista de pielărie - încălţăminte, 16(1), 43-54

INGA 3D project - Creative Transfer of Competence in 3D Footwear CAD to VET Professionals aims to transfer and extend innovative software solutions and 3D technologies for Footwear Computer Aided Design. The project brings together universities, rese... Read More about INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals.

BIM adoption within Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : an innovation diffusion model (2016)
Journal Article
Hosseini, M., Banihashemi, S., Chileshe, N., Namzadi, M., Udeaja, C., Rameezdeen, R., & McCuen, T. (2016). BIM adoption within Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : an innovation diffusion model. Construction Economics and Building, 16(3), 71-86. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v16i3.5159

Despite the envisaged benefits of BIM adoption for SMEs, BIM in SMEs has remained an underrepresented area within the available academic literature. This study proposes and draws upon a framework grounded on innovation diffusion theory (IDT) to provi... Read More about BIM adoption within Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : an innovation diffusion model.

Differences between road traffic and leisure noise in urban areas. Developing a model for automatic identification (2016)
Journal Article
Ballesteros Garrido, M., Torija Martinez, A., Fernandez, M., & Ballesteros, J. (2016). Differences between road traffic and leisure noise in urban areas. Developing a model for automatic identification. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 102(1), 35-44. https://doi.org/10.3813/AAA.918922

Leisure and road traffic are two of the major contributors to environmental noise in urban agglomerations. This environmental problem is particularly important in some cities, where there is a massive circulation of traffic vehicles and numerous ou... Read More about Differences between road traffic and leisure noise in urban areas. Developing a model for automatic identification.

Real-time gas lift valve to enhance well performance (2016)
Journal Article
Abdalsadig, M., Nourian, A., Nasr, G., & Babaie, M. (2016). Real-time gas lift valve to enhance well performance. Journal of petroleum engineering & technology (Online), 6(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.37591/jopet.v6i2.1898

Optimum production from a gas lift well mainly depends on proper injection gas quantity; injection pressure and depth of injection and gas lift valve performance. The quality of down hole gas lift valves plays a crucial role in achieving maximum effi... Read More about Real-time gas lift valve to enhance well performance.