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Prediction of 7-year psychopathology from mother-infant joint attention behaviours: a nested case–control study (2013)
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Allely, C., Johnson, P., Marwick, H., Lidstone, E., Kočovská, E., Puckering, C., …Wilson, P. (2013). Prediction of 7-year psychopathology from mother-infant joint attention behaviours: a nested case–control study. BMC Pediatrics, 13(147), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-13-147

Background To investigate whether later diagnosis of psychiatric disorder can be predicted from analysis of mother-infant joint attention (JA) behaviours in social-communicative interaction at 12 months. Method Using data from a large contempora... Read More about Prediction of 7-year psychopathology from mother-infant joint attention behaviours: a nested case–control study.

The osteology and systematics of the enigmatic Australian Oligo-Miocene Metatherian Yalkaparidon (Yalkaparidontidae; Yalkaparidontia;?Australidelphia; Marsupialia) (2013)
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Beck, R., Travouillon, K., Aplin, K., Godthelp, H., & Archer, M. (2013). The osteology and systematics of the enigmatic Australian Oligo-Miocene Metatherian Yalkaparidon (Yalkaparidontidae; Yalkaparidontia;?Australidelphia; Marsupialia). Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 21, 127-172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-013-9236-3

We provide the first detailed description of the osteology of the enigmatic Oligo-Miocene Australian metatherian Yalkaparidon. This taxon exhibits a number of unusual craniodental apomorphies but appears to be plesiomorphic within Metatheria in retai... Read More about The osteology and systematics of the enigmatic Australian Oligo-Miocene Metatherian Yalkaparidon (Yalkaparidontidae; Yalkaparidontia;?Australidelphia; Marsupialia).

Optical trapping of NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ upconverting fluorescent nanoparticles (2013)
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Martinez Maestro, L., Haro-Gonzalez, P., del Rosal, B., Martin Rodriguez, E., Naccache, R., Cappobianco, J., …Jaque, D. (2013). Optical trapping of NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ upconverting fluorescent nanoparticles. Nanoscale, 5(24), https://doi.org/10.1039/c3nr03644h

We report on the first experimental observation of stable optical trapping of dielectric NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ upconverting fluorescent nanoparticles (∼26 nm in diameter) using a continuous wave 980 nm single-beam laser. The laser serves both to optically... Read More about Optical trapping of NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ upconverting fluorescent nanoparticles.

Socio-cultural factors influencing maternal mortailty in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria (2013)
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Mboho, M., Furber, C., & Waterman, H. (2013). Socio-cultural factors influencing maternal mortailty in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. #Journal not on list, 1(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 Socio-cultural factors influencing maternal mortailty in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

High-resolution sizing of monolayer-protected gold clusters by differential centrifugal sedimentation (2013)
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Krpetic, Z., Davidson, A., Volk, M., Lévy, R., Brust, M., & Cooper, D. (2013). High-resolution sizing of monolayer-protected gold clusters by differential centrifugal sedimentation. ACS nano, 7(10), 8881-8890. https://doi.org/10.1021/nn403350v

Differential centrifugal sedimentation (DCS) has been applied to accurately size ligand-protected gold hydrosols in the 10 to 50 nm range. A simple protocol is presented to correct for particle density variations due to the presence of the ligand she... Read More about High-resolution sizing of monolayer-protected gold clusters by differential centrifugal sedimentation.

Students’ experiences of using the partograph in Kenyan labour wards (2013)
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Lavender, T., Omoni, G., Lee, K., Wakasiaka, S., Watiti, J., & Mathai, M. (2013). Students’ experiences of using the partograph in Kenyan labour wards. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 5(3), 117-122. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2011.5.3.117

Background: Previous research has demonstrated the likely benefits of partograph use in low-resourced settings. However, the challenges of completing a partograph are also reported. The objective of this study was to examine students’ views and exper... Read More about Students’ experiences of using the partograph in Kenyan labour wards.

Ca analysis : an Excel based program for the analysis of intracellular calcium transients including multiple, simultaneous regression analysis (2013)
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Greensmith, D. (2014). Ca analysis : an Excel based program for the analysis of intracellular calcium transients including multiple, simultaneous regression analysis. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 113(1), 241-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2013.09.004

Here I present an Excel based program for the analysis of intracellular Ca transients recorded using fluorescent indicators. The program can perform all the necessary steps which convert recorded raw voltage changes into meaningful physiological info... Read More about Ca analysis : an Excel based program for the analysis of intracellular calcium transients including multiple, simultaneous regression analysis.

Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus (2013)
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Lloyd, R., Faigenbaum, A., Stone, M., Oliver, J., Jeffreys, L., Moody, J., …Myer, G. (2013). Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 498-505. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092952

The current manuscript has been adapted from the official position statement of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association on youth resistance training. It has subsequently been reviewed and endorsed by leading professional organisations within the... Read More about Position statement on youth resistance training: The 2014 international consensus.

Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review (2013)
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Wells, L., & McLoughlin, M. (2014). Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review. Nurse Education in Practice, 14(2), 137-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2013.08.006

In the United Kingdom (UK), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) stipulate that practice experience makes up 50% of the nursing curricula. We argue that mentors play a pivotal role in this experience, being the main practitioner responsible for su... Read More about Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review.

Measuring the evidence : reviewing the literature of the measurement of therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient wards (2013)
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McAndrew, S., Chambers, M., Nolan, F., Thomas, B., & Watts, P. (2014). Measuring the evidence : reviewing the literature of the measurement of therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient wards. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 23(3), 212-220. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12044

Quality nursing plays a central role in the delivery of contemporary health and social care, with a positive correlation being demonstrated between patient satisfaction and the quality of nursing care received. One way to ensure such quality is to de... Read More about Measuring the evidence : reviewing the literature of the measurement of therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient wards.

Online traffic-aware fault detection for networks-on-chip (2013)
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Liu, J., Harkin, J., Li, Y., & Maguire, L. (2014). Online traffic-aware fault detection for networks-on-chip. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpdc.2013.09.001

A key requirement for modern Networks-on-Chip (NoC) is the ability to detect and diagnose faults and failures. This paper addresses the challenge of fault diagnosis using online testing where the interruption of the runtime operation (performance) un... Read More about Online traffic-aware fault detection for networks-on-chip.

Purchase offering quality: The effects of buyer behaviour on organizational supplying behaviour (2013)
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Ramsay, J., Wagner, B., & Kelly, S. (2013). Purchase offering quality: The effects of buyer behaviour on organizational supplying behaviour. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 33(10), 1260-1282. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-09-2011-0325

Purpose This paper aims to explore the supply chain management problem of understanding the response of suppliers to buyer behaviours and characteristics. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the relevant literature in search of referen... Read More about Purchase offering quality: The effects of buyer behaviour on organizational supplying behaviour.

High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO<inf>2</inf> (2013)
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Yates, H., Evans, P., Sheel, D., Nicolay, S., Ding, L., & Ballif, C. (2013). High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO2. Surface and Coatings Technology, 230, 228-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2013.05.029

High-performance transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) have significance for optimising PV performance. The efficiency of the resulting solar cells is dependent particularly on achieving high light scattering, low resistivity and low absorption (via l... Read More about High-performance tandem silicon solar cells on F: SnO<inf>2</inf>.

Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations (2013)
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Blair, P. (2013). Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations. Journal of Postcolonial Writing, 49(5), 539-551. https://doi.org/10.1080/17449855.2013.842775

From the understanding that postcolonialism is linked to power structures, and that surveillance activity is a means for knowledge acquisition, this article considers different ways of seeing/being seen as avenues for gaining control. It addresses su... Read More about Panopticons within panopticons : surveillance inversions in Willie Doherty’s video installations.

Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics (2013)
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Grootveld, L., Thies, S., Ogden, D., Howard, D., & Kenney, L. (2014). Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(2), 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2013.08.008

Walking aids have been associated with falls and it is believed that incorrect use limits their usefulness. Measures are therefore needed that characterize their stable use and the classification of key events in walking aid movement is the first ste... Read More about Automatic detection of lift-off and touch-down of a pick-up walker using 3D kinematics.

Sources in the news (2013)
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Tiffen, R., Jones, P., Rowe, D., Aalberg, T., Coen, S., Curran, J., …Soroka, S. (2014). Sources in the news. Journalism Studies, 15(4), 374-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2013.831239

In analysing the news media's role in serving the functions associated with democratic citizenship, the number, diversity and range of news sources are central. Research conducted on sources has overwhelmingly focused on individual national systems.... Read More about Sources in the news.

Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals? (2013)
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Morcatty, T., Rocha El Bizri, H., Carneiro, H., Biasizzo, R., Almeri, C., da Silva, E., …Figuiera, J. (2013). Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals?. Ecological Research, 28, 935-947. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-013-1076-3

Habitat loss is considered to be the principal cause of the local extinction of mammals worldwide. We assessed the extinction pattern of medium- and large-sized mammals caused by the effects of habitat loss in reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero,... Read More about Habitat loss and mammalian extinction patterns: are the reserves in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, southeastern Brazil, effective in conserving mammals?.

‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice (2013)
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Grace, S. (2014). ‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 53(1), 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12034

Since the introduction of penalty notices for disorder (PNDs), there has been no clear political statement as to the purpose of the scheme. The findings of a grounded analysis of the relevant parliamentary debates, consultation papers and White Paper... Read More about ‘Swift, Simple, effective justice?’ Identifying the aims of penalty notices for disorder and whether these have been realised in practice.

The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department (2013)
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Kelly, J., Rowland, A., Cotterill, S., Lees, H., & Kamara, M. (2013). The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department. Emergency Medicine Journal, 30(10), 877.3-878. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-203113.29

Objectives & Background: No specific early warning score universally validated for use in all children presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) exists. POPS is a novel aggregate scoring system, designed for ED use. Methods: Prospectively collecte... Read More about The Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) : a useful tool to predict likelihood of admission from the emergency department.

Exploration of the experiences of young mothers seeking and accessing health services (2013)
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accessing health services. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 31(4), 399-412

Objective: The objective was to explore young mothers’ experiences of seeking and accessing health services, specifically maternity care. Study design: A phenomenological approach underpinned by the work of Husserl and guided by the framework off... Read More about Exploration of the experiences of young mothers seeking and accessing health services.