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A data deficiency based parameter estimating problem and case study in delay time PM modeling (2000)
Journal Article
Christer, A., Lee, C., & Wang, W. (2000). A data deficiency based parameter estimating problem and case study in delay time PM modeling. International Journal of Production Economics, 67, 63-76

This paper describes a modeling study of preventive maintenance (PM) policy of production plant in a local company with a view to improving current practice. The model developed is based upon the delay time concept where because of an absence of PM... Read More about A data deficiency based parameter estimating problem and case study in delay time PM modeling.

To interpret or translate? That is the question (2000)
Journal Article
Horwath, J., & Shardlow, S. (2000). To interpret or translate? That is the question. Social work in Europe, 7(2), 36-40

There has been a rapid growth of trans-national education and training in social work but little attention has been given to the importance of developing effective communication through the process of interpretation. Drawing on experiences in worki... Read More about To interpret or translate? That is the question.

Discharge and follow-up for people with stroke: what happens and why (2000)
Journal Article
what happens and why. Clinical Rehabilitation, 14, 381-392. https://doi.org/10.1191/0269215500cr331oa

Objective: To assess the quality of the process of discharge from hospital and follow-up services for people with stroke. Design: A criterion-based process audit and basic outcome measures, combined with surveys of patients’ satisfaction and staff... Read More about Discharge and follow-up for people with stroke: what happens and why.

The four roles of supply chain management in construction (2000)
Journal Article
Vrijhoef, R., & Koskela, L. (2000). The four roles of supply chain management in construction. European journal of purchasing and supply management, 6(3-4), 169-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-7012%2800%2900013-7

It is argued that due to construction peculiarities, supply chain management has four specific roles in construction. Practical initiatives in each role to advance the construction supply chain are analysed. The present status of construction supply... Read More about The four roles of supply chain management in construction.

The use of portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence (2000)
Journal Article
Ball, E., Daly, W., & Carnwell, R. (2000). The use of portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence. Nursing Standard, 14(43), 43-47

Fundamentally what this paper seeks to answer are questions founded on earlier and recent investigation on the quality of educational provision. Namely, inquiry of knowledge and how it is grounded in theory; the adequate provision for critical reflec... Read More about The use of portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence.

Acquiring qualitative skills for primary care research. Review and reflections on a three-stage workshop. Part 1: using interviews to generate data (2000)
Journal Article
Barbour, R., & Featherstone, V. (2000). Acquiring qualitative skills for primary care research. Review and reflections on a three-stage workshop. Part 1: using interviews to generate data. Family Practice, 17(1), 76-82

This paper reflects on one Primary Care Research Network's (WoReN's) experience of running a workshop on generating interview data, provided as the first of a three-part workshop concerned with acquiring qualitative interviewing skills. It discusses... Read More about Acquiring qualitative skills for primary care research. Review and reflections on a three-stage workshop. Part 1: using interviews to generate data.

Engaging fathers in preventive services: fathers and family centres (2000)
Book
Ghate, D., Shaw, C., & Hazel, N. (2000). Engaging fathers in preventive services: fathers and family centres. York: York Publishing Services

Although many fathers are spending more time caring for their children in the home, men continue to be conspicuous by their absence from mainstream family support services. Family centres - community-based services for families in need and at risk -... Read More about Engaging fathers in preventive services: fathers and family centres.

Women's work in Britain and France: Practice, theory and policy (2000)
Book
Gregory, A., & Windebank, J. (2000). Women's work in Britain and France: Practice, theory and policy. London: Macmillan

This book is a ground-breaking retheorization of what constitutes "progress in gender relations." It shows that French women, although having more full-time and continuous careers and greater social policy support, retain as great a responsibility fo... Read More about Women's work in Britain and France: Practice, theory and policy.

The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study (2000)
Journal Article
Klompenhouwer, P., Lysack, C., Dijkers, M., & Hammond, A. (2000). The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 54(5), 516-524

OBJECTIVE: Of the various measures developed for studying persons with rheumatoid arthritis, only one that focuses on joint protection has undergone extensive testing, the Joint Protection Behavior Assessment (JPBA). The purpose of the present study... Read More about The joint protection behaviour assessment: a reliability study.

Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation. Structural survey, 18(2), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800010330149

Examines the obligations to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and to pay compensation for loss or damage within the Party Wall, etc. Act 1996. Considers the argument that the two obligations are directly related. Demonstrates that the obligation to pay... Read More about Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation.

Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them. Structural survey, 18(4), 168-176. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800010341525

Considers the reasons for the invalidity of party wall awards. Examines decided cases under earlier party wall legislation in the context of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Explains invalidity on the basis of an excess of the surveyors’ statutory autho... Read More about Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them.

A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices. Property Management, 18(4), 243. https://doi.org/10.1108/02637470010348753

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 makes provision for the service of party structure notices on adjoining property owners where certain types of work are undertaken to party walls and other structures between neighbouring properties. The paper emphasises... Read More about A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices.

Assessment of the molecular basis of the proallergenic effects of cigarette smoke (2000)
Journal Article
Smyth, L., Machado, D., Upton, A., Good, S., Aufderheide, M., & Helm, B. (2000). Assessment of the molecular basis of the proallergenic effects of cigarette smoke. Environmental Science and Technology, 34(7), 1370-1374. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9909576

Epidemiological studies indicate a link between smoking and increased risk of immunoglobulin E-mediated allergies and asthma. The molecular basis underlying cigarette smoke related respiratory disorders are ill defined, but it is known that mast cell... Read More about Assessment of the molecular basis of the proallergenic effects of cigarette smoke.

Stress and psychiatric disorder in healthcare professionals and hospital staff (2000)
Journal Article
Weinberg, A., & Creed, F. (2000). Stress and psychiatric disorder in healthcare professionals and hospital staff. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736%2899%2907366-3

Background Previous studies of stress in healthcare staff have indicated a probable high prevalence of distress. Whether this distress can be attributed to the stressful nature of the work situation is not clear. No previous study has used a detaile... Read More about Stress and psychiatric disorder in healthcare professionals and hospital staff.