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Branded app implementation at the London symphony orchestra (2016)
Journal Article
Gosling, V., Crawford, G., Bagnall, G., & Light, B. (2016). Branded app implementation at the London symphony orchestra. Arts and the Market, 6(1), 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/AAM-08-2013-0012

This paper considers the key findings of a yearlong collaborative research project focusing on the London Symphony Orchestra’s development, implementation and testing of a branded smartphone app. This app was designed to primarily sell discounted tic... Read More about Branded app implementation at the London symphony orchestra.

The impact of delays on maternal and neonatal outcomes in Ugandan public health facilities : the role of absenteeism (2016)
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Ackers, H., Ionnou, E., & Ackers-Johnson, J. (2016). The impact of delays on maternal and neonatal outcomes in Ugandan public health facilities : the role of absenteeism. Health Policy and Planning, 31(9), 1152-1161. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czw046

Maternal mortality in low and middle income countries (LMICs) continues to remain high. The Ugandan Ministry of Health’s Strategic Plan suggests that little, if any, progress has been made in Uganda in terms of improvements in Maternal Health (Millen... Read More about The impact of delays on maternal and neonatal outcomes in Ugandan public health facilities : the role of absenteeism.

Mapping-by-sequencing in complex polyploid genomes using genic sequence capture : a case study to map yellow rust resistance in hexaploid wheat (2016)
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Gardiner, L., Bansept-Basler, P., Olohan, L., Joynson, R., Brenchley, R., Hall, N., …Hall, A. (2016). Mapping-by-sequencing in complex polyploid genomes using genic sequence capture : a case study to map yellow rust resistance in hexaploid wheat. Plant Journal, 87(4), 403-419. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13204

Previously we extended the utility of mapping-by-sequencing by combining it with sequence capture and mapping sequence data to pseudo-chromosomes that were organized using wheat-Brachypodium synteny. This, with a bespoke haplotyping algorithm, enable... Read More about Mapping-by-sequencing in complex polyploid genomes using genic sequence capture : a case study to map yellow rust resistance in hexaploid wheat.

Geometry and kinematics for a spherical-base integrated parallel mechanism (2016)
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Sun, J., Zhang, X., Wei, G., & Dai, J. (2016). Geometry and kinematics for a spherical-base integrated parallel mechanism. Meccanica, 51(7), 1607-1621. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11012-016-0438-7

Parallel mechanisms, in general, have a rigid base and a moving platform connected by several limbs. For achieving higher mobility and dexterity, more degrees of freedom are introduced to the limbs. However, very few researchers focus on changing the... Read More about Geometry and kinematics for a spherical-base integrated parallel mechanism.

Gas lift optimization using smart gas lift valve (2016)
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Abdalsadig, M., Nourian, A., Nasr, G., & Babaie, M. (2016). Gas lift optimization using smart gas lift valve. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1125185

Gas lift is one of the most common forms of artificial lift, particularly for offshore wells because of its relative down hole simplicity, flexibility, reliability, and ability to operate over a large range of rates and occupy very little space at th... Read More about Gas lift optimization using smart gas lift valve.

A relational study of critical threats and risks affecting the potential usage of collaborative pattern (2016)
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Hina, S., Dominic, P., & Ratnam, K. (2016). A relational study of critical threats and risks affecting the potential usage of collaborative pattern. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 17, 373-388. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40171-016-0133-5

With increased variety of collaborative tools offering advanced features, knowledge sharing among professional and social peers has become independent of space and time. This paper identifies the potential of social networks for educational collabora... Read More about A relational study of critical threats and risks affecting the potential usage of collaborative pattern.

Therapeutic safe holding with children and young people in hospital (2016)
Journal Article
Kennedy, R., & Binns, F. (2016). Therapeutic safe holding with children and young people in hospital. Nursing Children and Young People, 28(4), 28-32. https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.28.4.28.s22

This article demonstrates how a strategy to improve patient safety and the patient experience in hospital health care was implemented in a large tertiary children’s hospital. A children and young people’s therapeutic safe holding policy and train... Read More about Therapeutic safe holding with children and young people in hospital.

The relationship between psychopathy traits and neurodevelopmental disorders in forensic populations : a systematic PRISMA review (2016)
Journal Article
Allely, C., & Cooke, D. (2016). The relationship between psychopathy traits and neurodevelopmental disorders in forensic populations : a systematic PRISMA review. Sociology and anthropology (Alhambra, Calif. Online), 4(5), 380 -407. https://doi.org/10.13189/sa.2016.040511

Background: Numerous studies investigate the rate of neurodevelopmental disorders in forensic populations. Studies have also investigated the rate of psychopathy in such settings. However, there appears to be a paucity of studies looking at both of t... Read More about The relationship between psychopathy traits and neurodevelopmental disorders in forensic populations : a systematic PRISMA review.

Nanofluid slip flow over a stretching cylinder with schmidt and péclet number effects (2016)
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Basir, M., Uddin, M., Ismail, A., & Beg, A. (2016). Nanofluid slip flow over a stretching cylinder with schmidt and péclet number effects. AIP advances, 6(5), 055316-1. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4951675

A mathematical model is presented for three-dimensional unsteady boundary layer slip flow of Newtonian nanofluids containing gyrotactic microorganisms over a stretching cylinder. Both hydrodynamic and thermal slips are included. By applying suitable... Read More about Nanofluid slip flow over a stretching cylinder with schmidt and péclet number effects.

Hygrothermal performance of building envelopes in the tropics under operative conditions : condensation and mould growth risk appraisal (2016)
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Ali, M., Oladokun, M., Osman, S., Mohd Din, S., Ibrahim, M., & Yusof, F. (2016). Hygrothermal performance of building envelopes in the tropics under operative conditions : condensation and mould growth risk appraisal. Jurnal Teknologi, 78(5), https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.8309

Poor indoor hygrothermal performance increases the risk of indoor moisture problems and deterioration due to mould growth, corrosion and damage to archival materials. Hence, proper control of indoor thermohygric intensity abates indoor moisture and... Read More about Hygrothermal performance of building envelopes in the tropics under operative conditions : condensation and mould growth risk appraisal.

Language shift among Kurds in Turkey: a spatial and demographic analysis (2016)
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Zeyneloglu, S., Sirkeci, I., & Civelek, Y. (2016). Language shift among Kurds in Turkey: a spatial and demographic analysis. Kurdish Studies, 4(1), 25-50. https://doi.org/10.33182/ks.v4i1.405

This study explores language shift and interregional migration among Turkey’s Kurdish-origin population using census data as well as TDHS data. First, the geographical retraction of the Kurdish language between 1945 and 1965 is depicted using respect... Read More about Language shift among Kurds in Turkey: a spatial and demographic analysis.

Testing HIV positive in pregnancy: A phenomenological study of women׳s experiences (2016)
Journal Article
Lingen-Stallard, A., Furber, C., & Lavender, T. (2016). Testing HIV positive in pregnancy: A phenomenological study of women׳s experiences. Midwifery, 35, 31-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2016.02.008

Objective globally women receive HIV testing in pregnancy; however, limited information is available on their experiences of this potentially life-changing event. This study aims to explore women׳s experiences of receiving a positive HIV test result... Read More about Testing HIV positive in pregnancy: A phenomenological study of women׳s experiences.

Finite element simulation of magnetohydrodynamic convective nanofluid slip flow in porous media with nonlinear radiation (2016)
Journal Article
Uddin, M., Rana, P., Beg, A., & Ismail, A. (2016). Finite element simulation of magnetohydrodynamic convective nanofluid slip flow in porous media with nonlinear radiation. Alexandria engineering journal : AEJ, 55(2), 1305-1319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2016.04.021

A numerical investigation of two dimensional steady state laminar boundary layer flow of a viscous electrically-conducting nanofluid in the vicinity of a stretching ∕ shrinking porous flat plate located in a Darcian porous medium is performed. The no... Read More about Finite element simulation of magnetohydrodynamic convective nanofluid slip flow in porous media with nonlinear radiation.

Repurposing atovaquone : targeting mitochondrial complex III and OXPHOS to eradicate cancer stem cells (2016)
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Fiorillo, M., Lamb, R., Tanowitz, H., Mutti, L., Krstic- Demonacos, M., Cappello, A., …Lisanti, M. (2016). Repurposing atovaquone : targeting mitochondrial complex III and OXPHOS to eradicate cancer stem cells. Oncotarget, 7(23), 34084-34099. https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.9122

Atovaquone is an FDA-approved anti-malarial drug, which first became clinically available in the year 2000. Currently, its main usage is for the treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and/or toxoplasmosis in immune-compromised patients. Atovaquone... Read More about Repurposing atovaquone : targeting mitochondrial complex III and OXPHOS to eradicate cancer stem cells.

Shaping China’s climate diplomacy : wealth, status, and asymmetric interdependence (2016)
Journal Article
Wu, F. (2016). Shaping China’s climate diplomacy : wealth, status, and asymmetric interdependence. Journal of Chinese Political Science, 21, 199-215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11366-016-9404-4

China’s diplomacy in the post-Kyoto Protocol international climate change negotiations (ICCN) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) bears proactive and reactive feature. On the one hand, China has proactively built... Read More about Shaping China’s climate diplomacy : wealth, status, and asymmetric interdependence.

The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot (2016)
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foot. Journal of Tissue Viability, 25(3), 167-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2016.04.002

Introduction Foot blisters are a common injury, which can impact on activity and lead to infection. Increased skin surface hydration has been identified as a risk factor for blister formation, indicating that a reduction in hydration could reduce... Read More about The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot.

Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis (2016)
Journal Article
Williams, A. (2016). Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i16. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew090.001

This presentation will focus on the research that has significantly influenced both the foot health interventions that are now provided to people with inflammatory joint conditions and the development of guidelines that directly impact on patient car... Read More about Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis.

Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the ankle & foot - part 7 (2016)
Journal Article
Hatcher, J. (2017). Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the ankle & foot - part 7. Co-kinetic, 34-40

This article is the seventh from our Manual Therapy Student Handbook (see the ‘Contents panel’ for further details) and it describes how to assess and treat common foot and ankle complaints. As well as listing a comprehensive assessment procedure, th... Read More about Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the ankle & foot - part 7.

Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the shoulder - part 8 (2016)
Journal Article
Hatcher, J. (2017). Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the shoulder - part 8. Co-kinetic, 42-46

This article is the eighth from our Manual Therapy Student Handbook (see the ‘Contents panel’ for further details) and it describes how to assess and treat common shoulder complaints. As well as listing a comprehensive assessment procedure, the treat... Read More about Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the shoulder - part 8.