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Fe3O4–graphene hybrids: nanoscale characterization and their enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption in gigahertz range (2013)
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Li, X., Yi, H., Zhang, J., Feng, J., Li, F., Xue, D., …Mellors, N. (2013). Fe3O4–graphene hybrids: nanoscale characterization and their enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption in gigahertz range. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 15(3), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-013-1472-1

Fe3O4–graphene hybrid materials have been fabricated by a simple polyol method, and their morphology, chemistry and crystal structure have been characterized at the nanoscale. It is found that each Fe3O4 nanoparticles decorated on the graphene has a... Read More about Fe3O4–graphene hybrids: nanoscale characterization and their enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption in gigahertz range.

‘Moving with the times’ taking a glocal approach : a qualitative study of African student nurse views of e learning (2013)
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Barker, K., Omoni, G., Wakasiaka, S., Watiti, J., Mathai, M., & Lavender, T. (2013). ‘Moving with the times’ taking a glocal approach : a qualitative study of African student nurse views of e learning. Nurse Education Today, 33(4), 407-412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2013.01.001

Background: Information technology is a rapidly increasing means of communication in education and healthcare. This is also true in low resource settings, where electronic communication provides an opportunity for sharing information about health and... Read More about ‘Moving with the times’ taking a glocal approach : a qualitative study of African student nurse views of e learning.

Comparison of environmental and acoustic factors in occupied school classrooms for 11e16 year old students (2013)
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Mydlarz, C., Conetta, R., Connolly, D., Cox, T., Dockrell, D., & Shield, B. (2013). Comparison of environmental and acoustic factors in occupied school classrooms for 11e16 year old students. Building and Environment, 60, 265-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.10.020

This paper analyses and compares environmental and acoustic measurements taken from 12 contrasting schools in England. The 203 classrooms measured ranged in age, style (open plan, semi-open plan and cellular) and external noise levels. The occupied... Read More about Comparison of environmental and acoustic factors in occupied school classrooms for 11e16 year old students.

A survey of cost-sensitive decision tree induction algorithms (2013)
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Lomax, S., & Vadera, S. (2013). A survey of cost-sensitive decision tree induction algorithms. ACM computing surveys, 45(2), 16:1-16:35. https://doi.org/10.1145/2431211.2431215

The past decade has seen a significant interest on the problem of inducing decision trees that take account of costs of misclassification and costs of acquiring the features used for decision making. This survey identifies over 50 algorithms includi... Read More about A survey of cost-sensitive decision tree induction algorithms.

A narrative review of maternal physical activity during labour and its effects upon length of first stage (2013)
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Hollins-Martin, C., & Martin, C. (2013). A narrative review of maternal physical activity during labour and its effects upon length of first stage. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 19(1), 44-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.09.001

Women in western countries generally lie semi-recumbent during first stage of labour, when perhaps it is more natural to move around. Consequently carers are unaware of what constitutes instinctive behaviours and their outcomes. With this in mind, a... Read More about A narrative review of maternal physical activity during labour and its effects upon length of first stage.

Practitioner compression force variability in mammography : a preliminary study (2013)
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Mercer, C., Hogg, P., Lawson, R., Diffey, J., & Denton, E. (2013). Practitioner compression force variability in mammography : a preliminary study. British Journal of Radiology, 86(1022), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20110596

Objective: This preliminary study determines whether the absolute amount of breast compression in mammography varies between and within practitioners. Methods: Ethics approval was granted. 488 clients met the inclusion criteria. Clients were im... Read More about Practitioner compression force variability in mammography : a preliminary study.

Accurate localization of incidental findings on the computed tomography attenuation correction image: the influence of tube current variation (2013)
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of tube current variation. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 34(2), 180-184. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0b013e32835c0984

This observer performance study assessed lesion detection in the computed tomography attenuation correction image, as would be produced for myocardial perfusion imaging over a tube current (mA) range. A static anthropomorphic chest phantom contai... Read More about Accurate localization of incidental findings on the computed tomography attenuation correction image: the influence of tube current variation.

A mixed model study evaluating lean in the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service (2013)
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Martin, A., Hogg, P., & Mackay, S. (2013). A mixed model study evaluating lean in the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service. Radiography, 19(1), 2-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2012.09.005

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the proposition that lean is an effective methodology for service improvement within healthcare by using it to evaluate and implement change in a poor service. Design: A mixed model approach was u... Read More about A mixed model study evaluating lean in the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service.

Optimising the number of thermoluminescent dosimeters required for the measurement of effective dose for computed tomography attenuation correction data in SPECT/CT myocardial perfusion imaging (2013)
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Tootell, A., Szczepura, K., & Hogg, P. (2013). Optimising the number of thermoluminescent dosimeters required for the measurement of effective dose for computed tomography attenuation correction data in SPECT/CT myocardial perfusion imaging. Radiography, 19(1), 42-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2012.11.001

Background The use of thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) is regarded as time consuming and laborious. As part of our dosimetry research it was necessary to optimise the use of our resources, both physical and time. Experimental work was carried... Read More about Optimising the number of thermoluminescent dosimeters required for the measurement of effective dose for computed tomography attenuation correction data in SPECT/CT myocardial perfusion imaging.

“That was helpful… no one has talked to me about that before” : valuing the therapeutics of research participation (2013)
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Lakeman, R., McAndrew, S., McGabghann, L., & Warne, T. (2013). “That was helpful… no one has talked to me about that before” : valuing the therapeutics of research participation. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 22(1), 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00842.x

There is considerable interest in the various ethical problems associated with under- taking health and social science research. Participants in such research are often considered vulnerable because of their health status, social position, or depen... Read More about “That was helpful… no one has talked to me about that before” : valuing the therapeutics of research participation.

Flu frames (2013)
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Staniland, K., & Smith, G. (2013). Flu frames. Sociology of Health and Illness, 35(2), 309-324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2012.01537.x

This article investigates how the frame concept was used in media studies of the 2009 flu pandemic representation. We examine how frame (or framing) analysis has illuminated sociological features of these depictions and how the frame concept facilita... Read More about Flu frames.

Analytical approximations for low frequency band gaps in periodic arrays of elastic shells (2013)
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in periodic arrays of elastic shells. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 133(2), https://doi.org/10.1121/1.4773257

This paper presents and compares three analytical methods for calculating low frequency band gap boundaries in doubly periodic arrays of resonating thin elastic shells. It is shown that both Foldy-type equations (derived with lattice sum expansions... Read More about Analytical approximations for low frequency band gaps in periodic arrays of elastic shells.

Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients (2013)
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Herrington, L. (2013). Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 22, 27-32

Context: A valgus position of the knee on functional loading tasks has been reported to be associated with patellofemoral-joint pain. Training programs to reduce knee valgus have been shown to be effective but take time. It would appear logical to us... Read More about Effect of a SERF strap on pain and knee-valgus angle during unilateral squat and step landing in patellofemoral patients.

Mobile IPv4 based procedure for loose coupling architecture to optimize performance in heterogeneous wireless networks (2013)
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Khattab, O., & Alani, O. (2013). Mobile IPv4 based procedure for loose coupling architecture to optimize performance in heterogeneous wireless networks. International journal of computer networks and wireless communications (Online), 3(1), 56-61

One challenge of wireless networks integration is the ubiquitous wireless access abilities which provide the seamless handover for any moving communication device between the different types of technologies (3GPP and non-3GPP), such as GSM (Global Sy... Read More about Mobile IPv4 based procedure for loose coupling architecture to optimize performance in heterogeneous wireless networks.

An approach to context representation discovery and sharing in mobile ad-hoc networks (2013)
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Liu, Q., Linge, N., & Hope, M. (2013). An approach to context representation discovery and sharing in mobile ad-hoc networks. Information (Online), 16(2B), 1447-1456

The representation, discovery and exchange of context information in a mobile ad-hoc environment is challenging due to the dynamic nature of node movement and interaction. In this paper we present a new approach to context exchange that organizes the... Read More about An approach to context representation discovery and sharing in mobile ad-hoc networks.

Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality (2013)
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Mboho, M., Furber, C., & Waterman, H. (2013). Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 7(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2013.7.1.26

This study aimed to explore how sociocultural practices and beliefs may influence maternal mortality in Nigeria by examining the cultural practices and popular traditional beliefs of the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups of Akwa Ibom state. The researc... Read More about Social-cultural practices and beliefs influencing maternal mortality.

Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome (2013)
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Furber, C. M., McGowan, L., Bower, P., Kontopantelis, E., Quenby, S., & Lavender, T. Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome. Cochrane Library, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd009334.pub2

Background Being obese and pregnant is associated with substantial risks for the mother and her child. Current weight management guidance for obese pregnant women is limited. The latest recommendations suggest that obese pregnant women should gain b... Read More about Antenatal interventions for reducing weight in obese women for improving pregnancy outcome.

A systematic review of work interventions for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (2013)
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Prior, Y., & Hammond, A. (2013). A systematic review of work interventions for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Supp 1), 125-126

Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is most common cause of sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) (Black, 2008). Only 20% of people with RA consider they receive enough support with retaining employment (National Audit Office, 2009). This s... Read More about A systematic review of work interventions for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

“How, when, why” – a comparison of two action research methods to examine the hidden tones in annotation feedback (2013)
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Ball, E., & Regan, P. (2013). “How, when, why” – a comparison of two action research methods to examine the hidden tones in annotation feedback. ˜The œCanadian journal of action research, 14(2), 39-50

This paper broadly confirms earlier conclusions in which action research findings identified that feedback on student assignments through annotation carried an unfavourable lecturer tone and failed to motivate the student as a learner. It was importa... Read More about “How, when, why” – a comparison of two action research methods to examine the hidden tones in annotation feedback.