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Making Madlab : a creative space for innovation and creating prototypes (2013)
Journal Article
Bell, F., Fletcher, G., Greenhill, A., Griffiths, M., & McLean, R. (2013). Making Madlab : a creative space for innovation and creating prototypes. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 84, 43-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2013.09.004

This paper presents Manchester Digital Laboratory (MadLab) as an “organisation as prototype” in terms of its innovation; emphasising its permeability to external collaboration and internal structure. We present the accumulation of experience and insp... Read More about Making Madlab : a creative space for innovation and creating prototypes.

Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial (2013)
Journal Article
Dziedzic, K., Nicholls, E., Hill, S., Hammond, A., Handy, J., Thomas, E., & Hay, E. (2015). Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 74(1), 108-118. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203938

Background: Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in older adults. Evidence of effectiveness for self-management of hand osteoarthritis is lacking. Methods: In this randomised, factorial trial, we evaluated the effectiveness of jo... Read More about Self-management approaches for osteoarthritis in the hand : a 2x2 factorial randomised trial.

Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model (2013)
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Hung, K., Chen, A., & Peng, N. (2016). Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 40(3), 364-395. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096348013503992

This research’s purpose is to examine the factors that affect pet owners’ decisions when taking pets to participate in tourism activities. Unlike tourist travelling alone, pet owners must consider their own circumstances as well as the constraints th... Read More about Taking dogs to tourism activities : incorporating attachment into a pet-related constraint-negotiation model.

Wire-in-tube structure fabricated by single capillary electrospinning via nanoscale Kirkendall effect: the case of nickel–zinc ferrite (2013)
Journal Article
Fu, J., Zhang, J., Peng, Y., Zhao, C., He, Y., Zhang, Z., …Xie, E. (2013). Wire-in-tube structure fabricated by single capillary electrospinning via nanoscale Kirkendall effect: the case of nickel–zinc ferrite. Nanoscale, 5(24), 12551. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3NR03330A

Wire-in-tube structures have previously been prepared using an electrospinning method by means of tuning hydrolysis/alcoholysis of a precursor solution. Nickel–zinc ferrite (Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4) nanowire-in-nanotubes have been prepared as a demonstration... Read More about Wire-in-tube structure fabricated by single capillary electrospinning via nanoscale Kirkendall effect: the case of nickel–zinc ferrite.

A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges (2013)
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Wang, J., Haynes, B., & Melbourne, C. (2013). A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges

The Military Engineering eXperimental Establishment (MEXE) method is a long established system of masonry arch load carrying capacity assessment. It has been subject to review in recent years and some shortcomings have been identified. There is now g... Read More about A comparison between the MEXE and Pippard's methods of assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges.

The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies (2013)
Journal Article
Alsehaimi, A., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2013). The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies. Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(4), 407-413. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000148

Over the years, there have been many studies of delay in construction, and this type of study continues to be popular in construction management research. A synthesis and critical evaluation of delay studies in developing countries reveals that poor... Read More about The need for alternative research approaches in construction management : the case of delay studies.

Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study (2013)
Journal Article
Murphy, N., & Withnell, N. (2013). Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study. Mental health nursing (London), 33(5), 10-13

This paper discusses the impact of delivering a family interventions module to qualified mental health practitioners, and in particular highlights whether participants are able to utilise the skills that they learn into practice. This small-scale stu... Read More about Assessing the impact of delivering family interventions training modules: Findings of a small-scale study.

Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style (2013)
Journal Article
Willis, A. (2013). Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style. Film International, 11(5), 31-37

A critique is presented of the films "Hustle" directed by Robert Aldrich and "Night Moves" directed by Arthur Penn, focusing on the films' relation to American film noir from the 1940s and 1950s. The social and political aspects of films, social chan... Read More about Neo-Noir: The cultural significance (and insignificance) of a film style.

Farewell to the bottle trap? An evaluation of aquatic funnel traps for great crested newt surveys (Triturus cristatus) (2013)
Journal Article
funnel traps for great crested newt surveys (Triturus cristatus). Herpetological journal, 23(4), 241-244

Aquatic funnel traps are an established technique for the capture of newts. In the United Kingdom they are widely used for commercial surveys of great crested newts (Triturus cristatus) to comply with EU regulations during land developments such as c... Read More about Farewell to the bottle trap? An evaluation of aquatic funnel traps for great crested newt surveys (Triturus cristatus).

Independent component analysis for motion artifacts removal from electrocardiogram (2013)
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Sarfraz, M., & Li, F. (2013). Independent component analysis for motion artifacts removal from electrocardiogram. Global perspectives on artificial intelligence (Online), 1(4), 49-55

A method of using Independent Component Analysis to remove motion induced artifacts in the signals picked up by ECG electrodes is developed in this paper. In a first aid setting, ECG electrodes on patients cannot always keep stationary, resulting in... Read More about Independent component analysis for motion artifacts removal from electrocardiogram.

An ultra-low leakage current single carbon nanotube diode with split-gate and asymmetric contact geometry (2013)
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Homewood, K., Curry, R., & Ohno, Y. (2013). An ultra-low leakage current single carbon nanotube diode with split-gate and asymmetric contact geometry. Applied Physics Letters, 103(13), 133508. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4823602

A single carbon nanotube diode is reported, with Ti and Pd contacts, and split gates. Without gate bias the device displays strong rectification, with a leakage current (I0) of 6 × 10−16 A, and an ideality factor (η) of 1.38. When the gate above the... Read More about An ultra-low leakage current single carbon nanotube diode with split-gate and asymmetric contact geometry.

You are a manager : should you be a leader? (2013)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2013). You are a manager : should you be a leader?. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 19(8), 391-393. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2013.19.8.391

Within this article the author will examine the two important and distinct roles of both manager and leader. Often, out of necessity, these two roles are performed by the same individual, but this however is not always ideal or practical. Therefore a... Read More about You are a manager : should you be a leader?.

Appraisal : a key tool to delivering quality care (2013)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2013). Appraisal : a key tool to delivering quality care. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 19(7), 338-341. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2013.19.7.338

In this article the author will examine the important role that the appraisal system, or performance review, plays in ensuring and improving quality care. As a manager it is your responsibility to support and develop your staff. Through appraisal yo... Read More about Appraisal : a key tool to delivering quality care.

Recycling of fresh concrete exceeding and wash water in concrete mixing plants (2013)
Journal Article
Ferriz-Papi, J. (2014). Recycling of fresh concrete exceeding and wash water in concrete mixing plants. Materiales de Construcción, 64(313), https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2013.00113

The exceeding concrete and washing equipment water are a matter to solve in concrete production. This paper explains several possibilities for recycling and analyses the products obtained with one recycling equipment. The objective of this work is to... Read More about Recycling of fresh concrete exceeding and wash water in concrete mixing plants.

District nursing: the hidden giant of the NHS? (2013)
Journal Article
Heaslip, V. (2013). District nursing: the hidden giant of the NHS?. British Journal of Community Nursing, 18(8), 404-406

The recent 65th birthday of the NHS is a reminder of the purpose of the NHS: to provide a service that puts people that need it at the heart of care. However, recent negative reports have questioned nurses’ ability to provide this care, which led to... Read More about District nursing: the hidden giant of the NHS?.

Nurses’ understandings of suitable footwear for older people (2013)
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Borland, A., Hollins-Martin, C., & Locke, J. (2013). Nurses’ understandings of suitable footwear for older people. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 26(7), 653-665. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHCQA-05-2012-0050

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain insight into nurses’ understandings of what constitutes suitable footwear for older people in care homes. Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory descriptive qualitative survey was carried out of... Read More about Nurses’ understandings of suitable footwear for older people.