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Labour ward incidents and potential claims - Lessons learned from research (2008)
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Ashcroft, B. (2008). Labour ward incidents and potential claims - Lessons learned from research. Clinical Risk, 14(6), 235-238. https://doi.org/10.1258/cr.2008.080081

This paper provides an insight into the underlying factors involved in potential cerebral palsy and/or shoulder dystocia claims. The research was undertaken to identify the root causes of 37 cases of birth asphyxia in term infants severe enough to wa... Read More about Labour ward incidents and potential claims - Lessons learned from research.

Telling tales: using storytelling to explore and model critical reflective practice in integrated children's services (2008)
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Haines, C., & Livesley, J. (2008). Telling tales: using storytelling to explore and model critical reflective practice in integrated children's services. Learning in Health and Social Care, 7(4), 227-234. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-6861.2008.00188.x

Realizing the vision for integrated children’s services will rely on effective collaboration and joined-up working across professional boundaries. One way of achieving this is to open up professional practice to the scrutiny of other professional gr... Read More about Telling tales: using storytelling to explore and model critical reflective practice in integrated children's services.

A transient boundary element method model of Schroeder diffuser scattering using well mouth impedance (2008)
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Hargreaves, J., & Cox, T. (2008). A transient boundary element method model of Schroeder diffuser scattering using well mouth impedance. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 124(5), 2942-2951. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.2982420

Room acoustic diffusers can be used to treat critical listening environments to improve sound quality. One popular class is Schroeder diffusers, which comprise wells of varying depth separated by thin fins. This paper concerns a new approach to ena... Read More about A transient boundary element method model of Schroeder diffuser scattering using well mouth impedance.

Biomechanical comparison of the track start and the modified one-handed track start in competitive swimming: an intervention study (2008)
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Galbraith, H., Scurr, J., Hencken, C., Wood, L., & Graham-Smith, P. (2008). Biomechanical comparison of the track start and the modified one-handed track start in competitive swimming: an intervention study. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 24(4), 307-315

This study compared the conventional track and a new one-handed track start in elite age group swimmers to determine if the new technique had biomechanical implications on dive performance. Five male and seven female GB national qualifiers participat... Read More about Biomechanical comparison of the track start and the modified one-handed track start in competitive swimming: an intervention study.

Characterisation of midgut digestive proteases from the maize stem borer Busseola fusca (2008)
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George, D., Ferry, N., Back, E., & Gatehouse, A. (2008). Characterisation of midgut digestive proteases from the maize stem borer Busseola fusca. Pest Management Science, 64(11), 1151-1158. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1610

BACKGROUND: Insect damage is a major constraint on maize production. Control of Busseola fusca (Fuller) in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively ineffective; the major larval digestive enzymes were characterised with a view to developing future control... Read More about Characterisation of midgut digestive proteases from the maize stem borer Busseola fusca.

Rice is a major exposure route for arsenic in Chakdaha block, Nadia district, west Bengal, India: A probabilistic risk assessment (2008)
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Mondal, D., & Polya, D. (2008). Rice is a major exposure route for arsenic in Chakdaha block, Nadia district, west Bengal, India: A probabilistic risk assessment. Applied Geochemistry, 23(11), 2987-2998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2008.06.025

The importance or otherwise of rice as an exposure pathway for As ingestion by people living in Bengal and other areas impacted by hazardous As-bearing groundwaters is currently a matter of some debate. Here this issue is addressed by determining th... Read More about Rice is a major exposure route for arsenic in Chakdaha block, Nadia district, west Bengal, India: A probabilistic risk assessment.

A comparison of two techniques for calculating groundwater arsenic-related lung, bladder and liver cancer disease burden using data from Chakdha block, west Bengal (2008)
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Mondal, D., Adamson, G., Nickson, R., & Polya, D. (2008). A comparison of two techniques for calculating groundwater arsenic-related lung, bladder and liver cancer disease burden using data from Chakdha block, west Bengal. Applied Geochemistry, 23(11), 2999-3009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2008.06.009

Calculation of excess disease burden for As exposed populations is becoming increasingly important to enable quantitative estimation of the impacts of various As mitigation options. There are several methods by which such calculations may be carried... Read More about A comparison of two techniques for calculating groundwater arsenic-related lung, bladder and liver cancer disease burden using data from Chakdha block, west Bengal.

A “Hydrokinematic” Method of Measuring the Glide Efficiency of a Human Swimmer (2008)
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Naemi, R., & H. Sanders, R. (2008). A “Hydrokinematic” Method of Measuring the Glide Efficiency of a Human Swimmer. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 130(6), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3002764

The aim of this study was to develop and test a method of quantifying the glide efficiency, defined as the ability of the body to maintain its velocity over time and to minimize deceleration through a rectilinear glide. The glide efficiency should be... Read More about A “Hydrokinematic” Method of Measuring the Glide Efficiency of a Human Swimmer.

'Black Phones': postmodern poetics in the Holocaust poetry of Sylvia Plath (2008)
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Boswell, M. (2008). 'Black Phones': postmodern poetics in the Holocaust poetry of Sylvia Plath. Critical Survey, 20(2), 53-64. https://doi.org/10.3167/cs.2008.200206

This essay offers a fresh perspective on the Holocaust verse of the American poet Sylvia Plath, taking issue with the accusation that in her poetry she uses the Holocaust as a metaphor to figure her own personal pain. This essay offers close readings... Read More about 'Black Phones': postmodern poetics in the Holocaust poetry of Sylvia Plath.

Seven Haiku from Queille (2008)
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Hurley, U. (2008). Seven Haiku from Queille. ˜The œFrench literary review, 39-39

Neural nets versus conventional techniques in credit scoring in Egyptian banking (2008)
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Abdou, H., Pointon, J., & El-Masry, A. (2008). Neural nets versus conventional techniques in credit scoring in Egyptian banking. Expert systems with applications, 35(3), 1275-1292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2007.08.030

Neural nets have become one of the most important tools using in credit scoring. Credit scoring is regarded as a core appraised tool of commercial banks during the last few decades. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the ability of neural ne... Read More about Neural nets versus conventional techniques in credit scoring in Egyptian banking.

Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach (2008)
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Matthews, M., & Comfort, P. (2008). Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 30(5), 12-15. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318187d31b

This article discusses the application of complex training principles in the development of speed and power in boxing. In it, we illustrate how the addition of external resistance, applied in biomechanically similar ways to traditional boxing skills... Read More about Applying complex training principles to boxing: A practical approach.

Towards the end of a long transition? Bipolarity and instability in Italy’s changing political system (2008)
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Carbone, C., & Newell, J. (2008). Towards the end of a long transition? Bipolarity and instability in Italy’s changing political system. Politics, 28(3), 138-149. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9256.2008.00322.x

This article analyses the significance of the 2008 general election for the prospects of an early conclusion to Italy's transition from a First to a Second Republic. The election saw not only the return of Berlusconi to power, but also a radical simp... Read More about Towards the end of a long transition? Bipolarity and instability in Italy’s changing political system.

Prey mediated effects of Bt maize on fitness and digestive physiology of the red spider mite predator Stethorus punctillum Weise (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). (2008)
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Alvarez-Alfageme, F., Ferry, N., Castañera, P., Ortego, F., & Gatehouse, A. (2008). Prey mediated effects of Bt maize on fitness and digestive physiology of the red spider mite predator Stethorus punctillum Weise (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Transgenic Research, 17(5), 943-54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11248-008-9177-4

The present study investigated prey-mediated effects of two maize varieties expressing a truncated Cry1Ab, Compa CB (event Bt176) and DKC7565 (event MON810), on the biology of the ladybird Stethorus punctillum. Although immuno-assays demonstrated the... Read More about Prey mediated effects of Bt maize on fitness and digestive physiology of the red spider mite predator Stethorus punctillum Weise (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)..

Assessment of emergency safety showers against proposed EU and ANSI standards (2008)
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Burby, M., Nasr, G., Yule, A., & Hughes, T. (2008). Assessment of emergency safety showers against proposed EU and ANSI standards. International Journal of Multiphysics, 2(3), 565. https://doi.org/10.1260/175095408786927426

This investigation was carried out with the cooperation of a major international safety shower manufacturer, Hughes Safety Showers Ltd. The first part of this study was to characterise various commercial safety shower heads with regard to their spray... Read More about Assessment of emergency safety showers against proposed EU and ANSI standards.

A trial analysis of Central Asia in Japan's energy strategy (2008)
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Wu, F. (2008). A trial analysis of Central Asia in Japan's energy strategy. Guowai shehui kexue qingkuang, 59-63

Japan's domestic energy resources are scarce and highly dependent on imported energy to meet domestic demand. In order to ensure the security of energy supply, Japan implements an energy strategy of diversifying oil and gas import sources and promoti... Read More about A trial analysis of Central Asia in Japan's energy strategy.