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Genetic variation in Irish Sea brown crab (Cancer pagurus L.) : implications for local and regional management (2018)
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McKeown, N., Watson, H., Coscia, I., Wootton, E., & Ironside, J. (2019). Genetic variation in Irish Sea brown crab (Cancer pagurus L.) : implications for local and regional management. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK, 99(4), 879-886. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0025315418000632

Understanding demographic processes over multiple spatial scales is vital for the optimization of conservation/management strategies, particularly for commercially harvested taxa such as the brown crab (Cancer pagurus L). Brown crab population geneti... Read More about Genetic variation in Irish Sea brown crab (Cancer pagurus L.) : implications for local and regional management.

Distributed adaptive primal algorithm for P2P-ETS over unreliable communication links (2018)
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Jogunola, O., Adebisi, B., Anoh, K., Ikpehai, A., Hammoudeh, M., Harris, G., & Gacanin, H. (2018). Distributed adaptive primal algorithm for P2P-ETS over unreliable communication links. Energies, 11(9), 2331. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11092331

Algorithms for distributed coordination and control are increasingly being used in smart grid applications including peer-to-peer energy trading and sharing to improve reliability and efficiency of the power system. However, for realistic deployment... Read More about Distributed adaptive primal algorithm for P2P-ETS over unreliable communication links.

Numerical simulation of time-dependent non-Newtonian nano-pharmacodynamic transport phenomena in a tapered overlapping stenosed artery (2018)
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Ali, N., Zaman, A., Sajid, M., Beg, O., Shamshuddin, M., & Kadir, A. (2018). Numerical simulation of time-dependent non-Newtonian nano-pharmacodynamic transport phenomena in a tapered overlapping stenosed artery. Nanoscience and Technology: An International Journal, 9(3), 247-282. https://doi.org/10.1615/NanoSciTechnolIntJ.2018027297

Nanofluids are becoming increasingly popular in novel hematological treatments and also advanced nanoscale biomedical devices. Motivated by recent developments in this area, a theoretical and numerical study is described for unsteady pulsatile flow,... Read More about Numerical simulation of time-dependent non-Newtonian nano-pharmacodynamic transport phenomena in a tapered overlapping stenosed artery.

Peristaltic pumping of magnetic nanofluids with thermal radiation and temperature-dependent viscosity effects : modelling a solar magneto-biomimetic nanopump (2018)
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Prakash, J., Siva, E., Tripathi, D., Kuharat, S., & Beg, O. (2019). Peristaltic pumping of magnetic nanofluids with thermal radiation and temperature-dependent viscosity effects : modelling a solar magneto-biomimetic nanopump. Renewable Energy, 133, 1308-1326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.08.096

Nanofluids have shown significant promise in the thermal enhancement of many industrial systems. They have been developed extensively in energy applications in recent years. Solar energy systems are one of the most promising renewables available to h... Read More about Peristaltic pumping of magnetic nanofluids with thermal radiation and temperature-dependent viscosity effects : modelling a solar magneto-biomimetic nanopump.

Depth-averaged simulation of flows in asymmetric compound channels with smooth and rough narrow floodplains (2018)
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narrow floodplains. Australasian Journal of Water Resource, 22(2), 137-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/13241583.2018.1509766

Depth-averaged hydrodynamic models are predominantly used in numerical simulations of compound channel flows. One of the most popular methods for the depth-averaged simulation is Shiono and Knight method (SKM). This method accounts for the effects... Read More about Depth-averaged simulation of flows in asymmetric compound channels with smooth and rough narrow floodplains.

Urban poachers : cosplay, playful cultures, and the appropriation of urban space (2018)
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Crawford, G., & Hancock, D. (2018). Urban poachers : cosplay, playful cultures, and the appropriation of urban space. Journal of Fandom Studies, 6(3), 301-318. https://doi.org/10.1386/jfs.6.3.301_1

This article considers cosplayers’ use and transformation of urban space. Cosplay provides an important subcultural embodiment of contemporary popular culture, through which we can learn a great deal about contemporary forms of fandom, participatory... Read More about Urban poachers : cosplay, playful cultures, and the appropriation of urban space.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, insulin like growth factor-1 and inflammatory cytokine responses to continuous and intermittent exercise in patients with type 1 diabetes. (2018)
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Żebrowska, A., Hall, B., Maszczyk, A., Banaś, R., & Urban, J. (2018). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, insulin like growth factor-1 and inflammatory cytokine responses to continuous and intermittent exercise in patients with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 144, 126-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2018.08.018

Aims Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an important risk factor for cognitive decline and motor dysfunction due to progressive muscular atrophy. Chronic hyperglycemia may be responsible for impaired vascular function, loss of muscle mass, and morp... Read More about Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, insulin like growth factor-1 and inflammatory cytokine responses to continuous and intermittent exercise in patients with type 1 diabetes..

Effect of fatigue on functional movement screening performance in dancers (2018)
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Armstrong, R., Brogden, C., Milner, D., Norris, D., & Greig, M. (2018). Effect of fatigue on functional movement screening performance in dancers. Medical problems of performing artists, 33(3), 213-219. https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2018.3032

OBJECTIVE: Dance is associated with a high risk of injury, with fatigue identified as a contributing factor. Functional movement screening (FMS) has been used to identify alterations in normal movement which may contribute to injury risk, though this... Read More about Effect of fatigue on functional movement screening performance in dancers.

A mixed methods investigation of an online intervention to facilitate student midwives’ engagement in effective conversations about weight-related behaviour change with pregnant women (2018)
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Hart, J., Furber, C., Chisholm, A., Aspinall, S., Lucas, C., Runswick, E., …Peters, S. (2018). A mixed methods investigation of an online intervention to facilitate student midwives’ engagement in effective conversations about weight-related behaviour change with pregnant women. Midwifery, 63, 52-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2018.05.001

Objective (1) To identify whether an online training intervention could increase midwifery students’ knowledge of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and intentions to use them in practice. (2) To identify students’ views and current experiences of t... Read More about A mixed methods investigation of an online intervention to facilitate student midwives’ engagement in effective conversations about weight-related behaviour change with pregnant women.

Evaluation of the influence of build and print orientations of unmanned aerial vehicle parts fabricated using fused deposition modeling process (2018)
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Ravindrababu, S., Govdeli, Y., Wong, Z. W., & Kayacan, E. (2018). Evaluation of the influence of build and print orientations of unmanned aerial vehicle parts fabricated using fused deposition modeling process. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 34, 659-666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.07.007

The principal objective of this study is to provide an insight into the simulation of fused deposition modeling (FDM) parts considering the influence of build and print orientations. The elastic modulus, strength and Poisson's ratio at different buil... Read More about Evaluation of the influence of build and print orientations of unmanned aerial vehicle parts fabricated using fused deposition modeling process.

Civil and forensic patients : comparing demographics, risk factors, and negative life events (2018)
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Laser-Maira, J., Petersen, G., Stephens, H., & Peach, D. (2018). Civil and forensic patients : comparing demographics, risk factors, and negative life events. Sociální práce (On-line), 7, 76-86

OBJECTIVES: This investigation centres on how the mentally ill with a forensic admission compare to the mentally ill with a civil admission, and investigates who inpatients with a forensic and civil admission are, and how the risk factors and negativ... Read More about Civil and forensic patients : comparing demographics, risk factors, and negative life events.

Enhancing sound attenuation in permeable heterogeneous materials via diffusion processes (2018)
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Venegas, R., & Boutin, C. (2018). Enhancing sound attenuation in permeable heterogeneous materials via diffusion processes. Acta acustica united with Acustica, 104(4), 623-635. https://doi.org/10.3813/AAA.919202

This paper illustrates the concept of inducing multiple local non-equilibrium pressure states in permeable rigid frame materials by means of introducing specific geometrical patterns or material heterogeneities locally. This results in enhanced sou... Read More about Enhancing sound attenuation in permeable heterogeneous materials via diffusion processes.

Do educational interventions aimed at nurses to support the implementation of evidence-based practice improve patient outcomes? A systematic review (2018)
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Wu, Y., Brettle, A., Zhou, C., Ou, J., Wang, Y., & Wang, S. (2018). Do educational interventions aimed at nurses to support the implementation of evidence-based practice improve patient outcomes? A systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 70, 109-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.08.026

Background: Numerous articles have sought to identify the impact of educational interventions for improving evidence-based practice (EBP) amongst nurses, most of these focus on skills and knowledge acquired. No systematic review has explored whether... Read More about Do educational interventions aimed at nurses to support the implementation of evidence-based practice improve patient outcomes? A systematic review.

Outstanding challenges in the transferability of ecological models (2018)
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Yates, K., Bouchet, P., Caley, M., & Mengersen, K. E. A. (2018). Outstanding challenges in the transferability of ecological models. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 33(10), 790-802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2018.08.001

Predictive models are central to many scientific disciplines and vital for informing management in a rapidly changing world. However, limited understanding of the accuracy and precision of models transferred to novel conditions (their ‘transferabilit... Read More about Outstanding challenges in the transferability of ecological models.

Supporting fathers who want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child (2018)
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Laws, T. (2018). Supporting fathers who want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child. Nursing Children and Young People, 30(6), https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2018.e1069

An increasing number of fathers want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child. Nurses endeavouring to include fathers in care are hindered by a lack of evidence-based guidelines outlining how best to engage with, educate and upskill thi... Read More about Supporting fathers who want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child.

Captive-born collared peccary (Pecari tajacu, Tayassuidae) fails to discriminate between predator and non-predator models (2018)
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Magno de Faria, C., de Souza Sá, F., Costa, D., da Silva, M., da Silva, B., Young, R., & Schetini, C. (2018). Captive-born collared peccary (Pecari tajacu, Tayassuidae) fails to discriminate between predator and non-predator models. Acta ethologica, 21(3), 175-184. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-018-0298-3

Captive animals may lose the ability to recognize their natural predators, making conservation programs more susceptible to failure if such animals are released into the wild. Collared peccaries are American tayassuids that are vulnerable to local... Read More about Captive-born collared peccary (Pecari tajacu, Tayassuidae) fails to discriminate between predator and non-predator models.

Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets (2018)
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Alam, M., Uddin, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2019). Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 34-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.08.007

Institutional environment of a country plays an important role for innovation activities. Our results confirm that external environment of emerging countries influence the R&D investment. Using Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimation of pa... Read More about Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets.

Dentists' perceptions of smart phone use in the clinical environment (2018)
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Wright, S., Crofts, G., Ucer, T., & Speechley, S. (2018). Dentists' perceptions of smart phone use in the clinical environment. British Dental Journal, 225(4), 320-324. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.642

Objective To determine the use of smart phones in clinical practice and to determine the perceived impact on patient safety. Study design A closed questionnaire survey with an exploratory open question. Setting, materials and methods A... Read More about Dentists' perceptions of smart phone use in the clinical environment.