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A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence? (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Prosser, H., & Baker, D. (2009, November). A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence?. Presented at The American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Improving child health and reducing health inequalities is a global public health priority. It is paramount for low socioeconomic and minority ethnic groups where social disadvantage is strongly associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the... Read More about A review of preventative interventions to reduce child health inequalities among disadvantaged groups: where is the evidence?.

New approaches to the development of telecommunications infrastructures in Europe? The evolution of European Union policy for next generation networks (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Simpson, S. (2009, November). New approaches to the development of telecommunications infrastructures in Europe? The evolution of European Union policy for next generation networks. Presented at ECREA Communication Law and Policy Section workshop ‘New Directions for Communication Policy Research, Zurich

In May 2009, the European Commission released a draft consultation document on the application of state aid rules to broadband network deployment, leaving open the possibility of significant state aid intervention. However, this paper argues that th... Read More about New approaches to the development of telecommunications infrastructures in Europe? The evolution of European Union policy for next generation networks.

Genetic programming for credit scoring : the case of Egyptian public sector banks (2009)
Journal Article
Abdou, H. (2009). Genetic programming for credit scoring : the case of Egyptian public sector banks. Expert systems with applications, 36(9), 11402-11417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2009.01.076

Credit scoring has been widely investigated in the area of finance, in general, and banking sectors, in particular.
Recently, genetic programming (GP) has attracted attention in both academic and empirical fields,
especially for credit problems. Th... Read More about Genetic programming for credit scoring : the case of Egyptian public sector banks.

The creation of FRONTEX and the politics of institutionalisation in the EU external borders policy (2009)
Journal Article
Leonard, S. (2009). The creation of FRONTEX and the politics of institutionalisation in the EU external borders policy. Journal of Contemporary European Research, 5(3), 371-388

In a context of high politicization, if not securitization, of asylum and migration in Europe, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the EU – also known under its acronym FRO... Read More about The creation of FRONTEX and the politics of institutionalisation in the EU external borders policy.

Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers (2009)
Book
Sudbery, J. (2009). Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers. London, New York: Routledge

'This is a much welcome book providing an engaging, informative and accessible introduction to human growth and development for social workers...(It) will undoubtedly be invaluable reading for social work students, a learning companion during social... Read More about Human growth and development: An introduction for social workers.

Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 1. Synthesis of Si, Al, B, Zn substituted MCM-41 materials and their characterisation (2009)
Journal Article
Dyer, A., Newton, J., & Pillinger, M. (2009). Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 1. Synthesis of Si, Al, B, Zn substituted MCM-41 materials and their characterisation. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 126(1-2), 192-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2009.06.002

The syntheses of mesoporous MCM-41 silica phases containing the heteroatoms Al, B, Zn, were carried out making use of trimethyl ammonium bromide surfactants of chain lengths C8–C16. The resulting materials were fully characterised by wet chemical and... Read More about Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 1. Synthesis of Si, Al, B, Zn substituted MCM-41 materials and their characterisation.

Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 2. Cation exchange isotherms for MCM-41 phases (2009)
Journal Article
Dyer, A., Newton, J., & Pillinger, M. (2009). Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 2. Cation exchange isotherms for MCM-41 phases. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 126(1-2), 201-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2009.06.003

Well characterised MCM phases containing aluminium and zinc heteroatoms were selected from those described in Part 1 [A. Dyer, J. Newton, M. Pillinger, Micropor. Mesopor. Mater. (2009), doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2009.06.002] to this series. Cation exch... Read More about Synthesis and characterisation of mesoporous silica phases containing heteroatoms, and their cation exchange properties. Part 2. Cation exchange isotherms for MCM-41 phases.

The public health challenge of obesity: is it the new smoking? (2009)
Journal Article
Burns, D., Costello, J., Haggart, M., Kerr, J., Longshaw, K., & Thornton, E. (2009). The public health challenge of obesity: is it the new smoking?. Journal of district nursing, 23(11), 4-9

This article considers the complexity of obesity and its health implications, highlighting its implications for community practitioners.

Studies in modal density – its effect at low frequencies (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Wankling, M., & Fazenda, B. (2009, November). Studies in modal density – its effect at low frequencies. Presented at Reproduced Sound 25, Brighton

The ability to objectively measure the reproduction quality of a small room at low frequencies has long been desired. Over many years, there have been attempts to produce recommendations, metrics, and criteria by which to define a particular room. Th... Read More about Studies in modal density – its effect at low frequencies.

Objective quality measurement of audio using multiband dynamic range analysis (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Fenton, S., Fazenda, B., & Wakefield, J. (2009, November). Objective quality measurement of audio using multiband dynamic range analysis. Presented at Reproduced sound 25, Brighton

Ever since the very first recordings were made, people have strived to improve the recording and playback process to a point of ‘complete transparency’. However, in music production, it’s certainly the case that sound-engineers and producers employ t... Read More about Objective quality measurement of audio using multiband dynamic range analysis.

Characterisation of the directionality of reflections in small room acoustics (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Romero, J., Fazenda, B., & Atmoko, H. (2009, November). Characterisation of the directionality of reflections in small room acoustics. Presented at Reproduced sound 25, Brighton

This paper investigates the extraction and analysis of temporal and spatial distribution of early sound decay. A method based on B-format signals is adapted for small rooms. It can map the spatial and temporal distribution of sound energy and its di... Read More about Characterisation of the directionality of reflections in small room acoustics.

Telepresent embrace - Permanent installation exhibit for The PUBLIC Gallery (2009)
Exhibition / Performance
Sermon, P. Telepresent embrace - Permanent installation exhibit for The PUBLIC Gallery. [Interactive Art Installation]. 1 November 2009. (Unpublished)

Created by Paul Sermon (Salford, UK), Telepresent Embrace is an evolution of Paul Sermon’s work, (including Telematic Vision, which was one of the most impressive pieces in the Millennium Dome) and was therefore not created with input from local grou... Read More about Telepresent embrace - Permanent installation exhibit for The PUBLIC Gallery.

Telematic practice and research discourses: Three practice-based research project case studies (2009)
Book Chapter
Sermon, P. (2009). Telematic practice and research discourses: Three practice-based research project case studies. In S. Cubitt, & P. Thomas (Eds.), Re:Live Media Art Histories, Refereed Conference Proceedings (146-153). Melbourne, Australia: The University of Melbourne & Victorian College of the Arts and Music

This paper aims to open up the discussion around the production, documentation and preservation of telematic practice-based research in the interactive media arts. This reflects a timely research agenda that aims to have significant implications on t... Read More about Telematic practice and research discourses: Three practice-based research project case studies.

Hybrid ventilation for low energy building design in south China (2009)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Lomas, K., & Cook, M. (2009). Hybrid ventilation for low energy building design in south China. Building and Environment, 44(11), 2245-2255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.02.015

Buildings and their related activities are responsible for a large portion of the energy consumed in China. It is therefore worthwhile to investigate methods for improving the energy efficiency of buildings. This paper describes a low energy building... Read More about Hybrid ventilation for low energy building design in south China.

A smart house is not a home: the domestication of ICTs (2009)
Journal Article
Richardson, H. (2009). A smart house is not a home: the domestication of ICTs. Information Systems Frontiers, 11(5), 599-608. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-008-9137-9

This paper discusses the domestication of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), particularly their use, in UK households reporting on research undertaken between 1998 and 2004. Issues raised are linked to the dominant discourse of the `d... Read More about A smart house is not a home: the domestication of ICTs.

Out of control? An ethnographic analysis of the disposal of collectable objects through auction (2009)
Journal Article
Cheetham, F. (2009). Out of control? An ethnographic analysis of the disposal of collectable objects through auction. Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 8(6), 316-326. https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.296

This research contributes to our understanding of disposal by attempting to foreground the journey of the disposed object rather than examining disposal from the perspective of the seller as previous consumer researchers have done. Drawing on ideas t... Read More about Out of control? An ethnographic analysis of the disposal of collectable objects through auction.

Part-time work and activity in voluntary associations in Great Britain (2009)
Journal Article
Kamerade, D. (2009). Part-time work and activity in voluntary associations in Great Britain. Sociological Research Online, 14(5), 2. https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.2049

This paper evaluates both the economic, or rational choice, and sociological theories to examine the effects of part-time working on employees' activity in voluntary associations. Using longitudinal data analysis of the British Household Panel Survey... Read More about Part-time work and activity in voluntary associations in Great Britain.

Daylight for sustainable development of historic sites (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H. (2009, November). Daylight for sustainable development of historic sites. Presented at The 43rd International Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) Conference, Tasmania, Australia