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Can Bottom-Up Modelling In Virtual Reality Replace Conventional Structural Analysis Methods? (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Conventional structural analysis methods are typically based on describing the structure as a system of simultaneous algebraic equations and solving the system by iteration. A common feature of such methods is a top-down approach to modelling where t... Read More about Can Bottom-Up Modelling In Virtual Reality Replace Conventional Structural Analysis Methods?.

An exploration of midwives' attitudes to health promotion (2000)
Journal Article
Furber, C. M. (2000). An exploration of midwives' attitudes to health promotion. Midwifery, 16(4), 314-322. https://doi.org/10.1054/midw.2000.0219

Objective: to explore midwives' attitudes to health promotion.

Design:quantitative study, data collected using self-completed postal questionnaires in 1996.

Setting: the North West of England, UK.

Participants: 182 senior midwives who were w... Read More about An exploration of midwives' attitudes to health promotion.

Inside the labyrinth : the thematics of space in the fiction of Paola Capriolo (2000)
Journal Article
Ania, G. (2000). Inside the labyrinth : the thematics of space in the fiction of Paola Capriolo. Romance Studies, 18(2), 157-171. https://doi.org/10.1179/ros.2000.18.2.157

In Capriolo's fiction we see, above all, the centrality of place in the minds and lives of her protagonists, often linked with the idea of the labyrinth: labyrinth as endless tortuous passageways, enclosed place, puzzle, quest. The stories, built aro... Read More about Inside the labyrinth : the thematics of space in the fiction of Paola Capriolo.

Process improvement in facilities management: The SPICE FM approach (2000)
Presentation / Conference
Amaratunga, R., Sarshar, D., & Baldry, D. (2000, November). Process improvement in facilities management: The SPICE FM approach. Presented at Providing Facilities Solutions to Business Challenges – Moving Towards Integrated Resource Management, CIB Working Commission W70, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Methodologies for the structured development and documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems (2000)
Thesis
documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Computerised Manufacturing Planning and Control, (MPC), systems are used by many
manufacturing organisations and there has been a significant amount of research into the
implementation and use of these systems. It is apparent that these systems, on... Read More about Methodologies for the structured development and documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems.

Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis (2000)
Thesis
Zaidan, A. Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The University of Salford has developed a program in order to improve the control of
lower limb orthotics thus improving the ability of paraplegics to walk. Although the
system is greatly needed for rehabilitation it is hoped that the final system... Read More about Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis.

Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems? (2000)
Journal Article
James, P., Ashley, J., & Evans, A. (2000). Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?. Landscape Research, 25(3), 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/713684679

Ecological networks for different spatial scales (international to sub-regional) are being defined and realized throughout Europe. Historically they have been focused on nature conservation, but they may offer a mechanism whereby a holistic, integrat... Read More about Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?.

On the need for specifiers (2000)
Presentation / Conference
Rowlett, P. (2000, November). On the need for specifiers. Presented at Linguistics research seminar, University College London

Knowledge, identity and organisational transformation (2000)
Presentation / Conference
May, T. (2000, November). Knowledge, identity and organisational transformation. Presented at Critical Contributions to Management and Learning Network’s ‘Learning and Practice’ Conference, GMB College, Manchester

Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour (2000)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. (2000). Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour. British Journal of Midwifery, 8(11), 690-694

This paper addresses the issue of social attitudes. The purpose is to facilitate understanding of attitude structures and the application of this knowledge to
midwifery practice. Attitudes have been defined and their development within individuals d... Read More about Knowledge about attitudes can help change behaviour.

The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport (2000)
Journal Article
Miller, I. (2000). The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport. Historical Metallurgy, 34(2), 97-109

Reports on an archaeological investigation and documentary survey undertaken in 1993 of a mid-18th-century blast furnace in Maryport. The results suggested that the furnace was designed to operate on coke fuel, placing Netherhall at the forefront of... Read More about The Netherhall Blast Furnace, Maryport.