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New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach (2008)
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Basden, A., & Klein, H. (2008). New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach. Data and Knowledge Engineering, 67(2), 260-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.datak.2008.05.005

This article advances a strategic proposal that would enable future research in data/knowledge engineering and natural language processing to take a broader range of meanings into account than can be derived from analyzing text with current methods f... Read More about New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach.

Engaging with and enriching humanist thought: the case of information systems (2008)
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Basden, A. (2008). Engaging with and enriching humanist thought: the case of information systems

Those who believe that explicitly Christian thinking is possible in the scientific disciplines tend to assume that it must be antithetical to the world’s thinking. Based on some of the author’s experience, this article examines a different approach,... Read More about Engaging with and enriching humanist thought: the case of information systems.

Globalization, the ‘competition’ state and the rise of the ‘regulatory’ state in European telecommunications (2008)
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Humphreys, P., & Simpson, S. (2008). Globalization, the ‘competition’ state and the rise of the ‘regulatory’ state in European telecommunications. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5965.2008.00802.x

This article examines European telecommunications through the conceptual lenses of the ‘competition’ and the ‘regulatory’ state, exploring their complementarities and tensions. It analyses the EU's electronic communications regulatory framework, expo... Read More about Globalization, the ‘competition’ state and the rise of the ‘regulatory’ state in European telecommunications.

The clinical experiences of dyslexic healthcare students (2008)
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Murphy, F. (2008). The clinical experiences of dyslexic healthcare students. Radiography, 15, 341-344. https://doi.org/10.10116/j.radi.2008.06.002

This paper reflects on the experiences of healthcare students with dyslexia in order to raise awareness of the potential challenges for dyslexic student radiographers and their clinical educators. With widening participation policies it is likely t... Read More about The clinical experiences of dyslexic healthcare students.

The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation (2008)
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Preece, S., Graham-Smith, P., Nester, C., Howard, D., Hermens, H., Herrington, L., & Bowker, P. (2008). The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation. Gait & Posture, 27, 616-621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2007.08.007

There is a common clinical belief that transverse plane tibial rotation is controlled by the rearfoot. Although distal structures may influence the motion of the tibia, transverse plane tibial rotation could be determined by the proximal hip musculat... Read More about The influence of gluteus maximus on transverse plane tibial rotation.

Variation in pelvic morphology may prevent the identification of anterior pelvic tilt (2008)
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Preece, S., Willan, P., Nester, C., Graham-Smith, P., Herrington, L., & Bowker, P. (2008). Variation in pelvic morphology may prevent the identification of anterior pelvic tilt. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 113-117

Pelvic tilt is often quantified using the angle between the horizontal and a line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS). Although this angle is determined by the balance of muscular and liga... Read More about Variation in pelvic morphology may prevent the identification of anterior pelvic tilt.

Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study (2008)
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Twiste, M., & Rithalia, S. (2008). Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study. Primary intention, 16(4), 192-198

Clinicians who are selecting dynamic support surfaces such as alternating pressure redistribution mattresses (APRMs) for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are faced with commercial literature that predominantly reports on magnitudes of... Read More about Measurement system for the evaluation of alternating pressure redistribution mattresses using pressure relief index and tissue perfusion – a preliminary study.

City-states and the spatial in-between (2008)
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Green, N. (2008). City-states and the spatial in-between. Town & country planning, 77(5),

An examination of live-work patterns in England and Wales: why the city state is making a comeback, and what we need to do about it.

A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin (2008)
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Sha, N., Kenney, L., Heller, B., Barker, A., Howard, D., & Moatamedi, M. (2008). A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin. Artificial Organs, 32(8), 639-643. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2008.00615.x

Discomfort experienced during surface functional electrical stimulation (FES) is thought to be partly a result of localised high current density in the skin underneath the stimulating electrode. This paper describes a finite element (FE) model to pre... Read More about A finite element model to identify electrode influence on current distribution in the skin.

An exploration of step time variability on smooth and irregular surfaces in older persons with neuropathy (2008)
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Richardson, J., Thies, S., & Ashton-Miller, J. (2008). An exploration of step time variability on smooth and irregular surfaces in older persons with neuropathy. Clinical Biomechanics, 23(3), 349-356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2007.10.004

Background. Increased step time variability, particularly on an irregular surface, has been associated with impaired mobility function and a variety of diseases. However the biomechanical necessity, or advantage, of increasing step time variability h... Read More about An exploration of step time variability on smooth and irregular surfaces in older persons with neuropathy.

Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control (2008)
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Tresadern, P., Thies, S., Kenney, L., Howard, D., & Goulermas, J. (2008). Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control. IEEE Pervasive Computing, 7(2), 62-69. https://doi.org/10.1109/MPRV.2008.35

Electrical muscle stimulators can help restore limb function following a neurological injury. However, complex neuromuscular stimulators need a straightforward software interface to simplify hardware programming and make patient care more efficient.... Read More about Rapid prototyping for functional electrical stimulation control.

An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors. (2008)
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Goulermas, J., Findlow, A., Nester, C., Liatsis, P., Zeng, X., Kenney, L., …Howard, D. (2008). An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors. IEEE transactions on neural networks / a publication of the IEEE Neural Networks Council, 19(9), 1574-1582. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNN.2008.2000808

Wearable human movement measurement systems are increasingly popular as a means of capturing human movement data in real-world situations. Previous work has attempted to estimate segment kinematics during walking fromfoot acceleration and angular ve... Read More about An instance-based algorithm with auxiliary similarity information for the estimation of gait kinematics from wearable sensors..

Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages (2008)
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Kent, L., Smyth, L., Clayton, C., Scott, L., Cook, T., Stephens, R., …Singh, D. (2008). Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages. Cytokine, 42(2), 205-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cyto.2008.02.001

Macrophages are key inflammatory cells in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The transcriptional regulation of inflammatory signalling pathways by cigarette smoke (CS) in COPD macrophages is not well understood. We have studied the effects... Read More about Cigarette smoke extract induced cytokine and chemokine gene expression changes in COPD macrophages.

CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2008)
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Smyth, L., Starkey, C., Gordon, F., Vestbo, J., & Singh, D. (2008). CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2008.03729.x

Increased lung CD8 cells and their expression of chemokine receptors CXCR3 and CCR5 have been previously reported in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alterations of CD8-CCR3 and -CCR4 expression and their ligands in COPD patients have no... Read More about CD8 chemokine receptors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Factors influencing the development and implementation of advanced and consultant radiographer practice: A review of the literature (2008)
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Kelly, J., Piper, K., & Nightingale, J. (2008). Factors influencing the development and implementation of advanced and consultant radiographer practice: A review of the literature. Radiography, 14(1), e71-e78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2008.11.002

United Kingdom (UK) government policy, which has focused on modernising the NHS and making it more responsive to patients’ needs, has, in fact, created significant service demand. The Department of Health (DoH) committed itself to changing and impro... Read More about Factors influencing the development and implementation of advanced and consultant radiographer practice: A review of the literature.

Developing protocols for advanced and consultant practice (2008)
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Nightingale, J. (2008). Developing protocols for advanced and consultant practice. Radiography, 14(1), e55-e60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2008.04.001

Radiographers engaged in advanced and consultant roles are advised to base their work within an agreed framework of practice, commonly known as a protocol. A protocol is an agreed and documented system which outlines how certain categories of patient... Read More about Developing protocols for advanced and consultant practice.

Colorectal carcinoma in a patient with prior breast cancer: Is there a causal link? (2008)
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Scarles, E., & Nightingale, J. (2008). Colorectal carcinoma in a patient with prior breast cancer: Is there a causal link?. Radiography, 14(1), 2-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2006.08.002

A 70-year-old female patient with prior breast cancer was diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma six years following the original breast referral. The cancers were both discovered at an early stage enabling potentially curative surgery to be performed,... Read More about Colorectal carcinoma in a patient with prior breast cancer: Is there a causal link?.