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Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence? (2006)
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Brettle, A., & Hill, A. (2006). Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?. Journal of Social Work Practice, 20(3), 281-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650530600931807

This paper reports on a systematic review aimed at providing a reliable overview of the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of counselling older people. Papers were located from a wide range of sources to ensure comprehensive coverage of t... Read More about Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?.

Enhancing the early student experience (2006)
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Trotter, E., & Roberts, C. (2006). Enhancing the early student experience. Higher Education Research and Development, 25(4), 371-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360600947368

This paper is concerned with identifying how the early student experience can be enhanced in order to improve levels of student retention and achievement. The early student experience is the focus of this project as the literature has consistently de... Read More about Enhancing the early student experience.

Coming together: Thedatingchannel.com and the future of television (2006)
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Palmer, G. (2006). Coming together: Thedatingchannel.com and the future of television. Journal of Media Practice, 7(2), 109-121. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmpr.7.2.109/1

I begin with a very brief discussion of how the meaning of interactive television has developed over the past 20 years. I then consider the ways in which communities have usually been represented in television utilising old models of interactivity th... Read More about Coming together: Thedatingchannel.com and the future of television.

Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug (2006)
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Prosser, H. (2006). Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug

The first Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the UK, rofecoxib (Vioxx), was launched in August 1999. However, in September 2004 it was withdrawn from the international market because of concerns about its cardiovascular s... Read More about Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug.

Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure (2006)
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Moore, K., & Measham, F. (2006). Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 6(3), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200600047

In January 2006 ketamine shifted from medical regulation through the Medicines Act to a Class C drug through an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act. In the debate surrounding this criminalisation, interest has grown in prevalence and patterns of ket... Read More about Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure.

Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis (2006)
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Leboeuf, F., Bessonnet, G., Seguin, P., & Lacouture, P. (2006). Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis. Multibody System Dynamics, 16(3), 213-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-006-9024-4

Dynamic synthesis of human movements raises the question of the selection of a
suitable performance criterion able to generate proper dynamic behaviors. Two quite different
criteria are likely to be appropriate candidates: the minimum effort cost (... Read More about Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis.

The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated (2006)
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Darlington, R. (2006). The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated. Labor History, 47(4), 485-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/00236560600899024

This article re-evaluates the so-called 'agitator theory' of strikes, the popular (often media-induced) notion that industrial militancy is the work of a few hard-core militant shop stewards and/or left-wing political 'agitators.' It suggests that wh... Read More about The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated.

Revisiting translocation and reintroduction programmes: the importance of considering stress (2006)
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Teixeira, C., de Azevedo, C., Mendl, M., Cipreste, C., & Young, R. (2007). Revisiting translocation and reintroduction programmes: the importance of considering stress. Animal Behaviour, 73(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2006.06.002

It is widely known that the adverse effects of stress must be considered in animal conservation programmes. However, a full consideration of how and where stress occurs in animal conservation programmes has not been undertaken, especially in transloc... Read More about Revisiting translocation and reintroduction programmes: the importance of considering stress.

Use of individual and group seasonal indices in subaggregate demand forecasting. (2006)
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Chen, H., & Boylan, J. (2006). Use of individual and group seasonal indices in subaggregate demand forecasting. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 58(12), 1660-1671. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602310

An individual seasonal indices (ISI) method and two group seasonal indices (GSI) methods proposed in the literature are compared, based on two models. Rules have been established to choose between these methods and insights are gained on the conditio... Read More about Use of individual and group seasonal indices in subaggregate demand forecasting..

Dopaquinone redox exchange with dihydroxyindole and dihydroxyindole carboxylic acid (2006)
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Edge, R., d'Ischia, M., Land, E., Navaratnam, S., Panzella, L., Pezzella, A., …Riley, P. (2006). Dopaquinone redox exchange with dihydroxyindole and dihydroxyindole carboxylic acid. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0749.2006.00327.x

A pulse radiolytic investigation has been conducted to establish whether a redox reaction takes place between dopaquinone and 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI) and its 2-carboxylic acid (DHICA) and to measure the rate constants of the interactions. To obviat... Read More about Dopaquinone redox exchange with dihydroxyindole and dihydroxyindole carboxylic acid.

The application of usability concepts in the built environment. (2006)
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Alexander, K. (2006). The application of usability concepts in the built environment. Journal of Facilities Management, 4(4), 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960610702947

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is report to on the exploratory research into the application of usability concepts to the built environment conducted by a task group of the International Council for Building Research and Documentation (CIB TG51)... Read More about The application of usability concepts in the built environment..

Divisions of labour: the analysis of parentheticals (2006)
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Blakemore, D. (2006). Divisions of labour: the analysis of parentheticals. Lingua, 116(10), 1670-1687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lingua.2005.04.007

The term ‘parenthetical’ covers a disparate range of phenomena only some of which have been regarded as falling within the domain of syntax. However, it has been argued by Haegeman (1988) that adverbial parenthetical clauses, which have been treated... Read More about Divisions of labour: the analysis of parentheticals.

Design, poverty and sustainable development (2006)
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Thomas, A. (2006). Design, poverty and sustainable development. Design Issues, 22(4), 54-65. https://doi.org/10.1162/desi.2006.22.4.54

Design in a poor context, or for the alleviation of poverty, has received little or no attention. An informal discourse analysis shows that design and poverty have not been linked, the two being seen as mutually exclusive. This paper aims to examine... Read More about Design, poverty and sustainable development.

Application of the self-organizing map (SOM) to assess the heavy metal removal performance in experimental constructed wetlands (2006)
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Lee, B., & Scholz, M. (2006). Application of the self-organizing map (SOM) to assess the heavy metal removal performance in experimental constructed wetlands. Water Research, 40(18), 3367-3374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2006.07.027

The self-organizing map (SOM) model was applied to elucidate heavy metal removal mechanisms and to predict heavy metal concentrations in experimental constructed wetlands treating urban runoff. A newly developed SOM map showed that nickel in construc... Read More about Application of the self-organizing map (SOM) to assess the heavy metal removal performance in experimental constructed wetlands.

An Evaluation of the Potential Offered by a Relevance Vector Classifier in Fault Diagnosis (2006)
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Zhang, K., Li, Y., Fan, Y., & Ball, A. (2006). An Evaluation of the Potential Offered by a Relevance Vector Classifier in Fault Diagnosis

The increasing complexity of modern machinery systems demands an effective fault diagnosis strategy with low cost, high efficiency and reliability. This paper reports work which attempts to explore the potential offered by a Relevance Vector Machine... Read More about An Evaluation of the Potential Offered by a Relevance Vector Classifier in Fault Diagnosis.

The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience (2006)
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Arbuthnot, J., Stables, G., Hatcher, J., & McNicholas, M. (2006). The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience. Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume. Orthopaedic proceedings, 88-B(SupIII), 386

Introduction: Instrumented arthrometry is a widely used technique for the quantification of cruciate ligament laxity. It is used both before and after surgery. The Rolimeter(Aircast, Europe) is used in such scenarios. It has several advantages over i... Read More about The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience.

The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient (2006)
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Patel, M., Clarke-Cornwell, A. M., Bruce, I. N., & Symmons, D. P. M. (2006). The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 54(9), https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22079

Objective: Renal involvement is a major complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is a strong determinant of morbidity and mortality. There have been no previous studies of the epidemiology of lupus nephritis. Our aim was to establish th... Read More about The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient.

The burden of rheumatic disease (2006)
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Clarke-Cornwell, A. M., & Symmons, D. P. (2006). The burden of rheumatic disease. Medicine, 34(9), 333-335. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.mpmed.2006.06.007

Musculoskeletal conditions are a major burden to the individual, society and the health service. Most new musculoskeletal GP consultations are for self-limiting conditions such as soft tissue rheumatism, chronic widespread pain and arthralgia. Incide... Read More about The burden of rheumatic disease.