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Characterizing the concept of activity pacing as a non-pharmacological intervention in rheumatology care : results of an international Delphi survey (2015)
Journal Article
Cuperus, N., Vliet Vlieland, T., Brodin, N., Hammond, A., Kjeken, I., Lund, H., …van der Ende, C. (2015). Characterizing the concept of activity pacing as a non-pharmacological intervention in rheumatology care : results of an international Delphi survey. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 45(1), 66-74. https://doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2015.1052552

Objective: To develop a consensual list of the most important aspects of activity pacing (AP) as an intervention within the context of non-pharmacological rheumatology care.
Method: An international, multidisciplinary expert panel comprising 60 clin... Read More about Characterizing the concept of activity pacing as a non-pharmacological intervention in rheumatology care : results of an international Delphi survey.

A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot (2015)
Journal Article
Parker, D., Cooper, G., Pearson, S., Crofts, G., Howard, D., Busby, P., & Nester, C. (2015). A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot. Medical Engineering and Physics, 37(11), 1098-1104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.08.008

The plantar soft tissue is a highly functional viscoelastic structure involved in transferring load to the human body during walking. A Soft Tissue Response Imaging Device was developed to apply a vertical compression to the plantar soft tissue whils... Read More about A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot.

The same but different : discussing the literature regarding mental health nurses' difficulty in meeting the physical health needs of service users, regardless of differing education programmes (2015)
Journal Article
Walker, S., & McAndrew, S. (2015). The same but different : discussing the literature regarding mental health nurses' difficulty in meeting the physical health needs of service users, regardless of differing education programmes. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 22(8), 640-646. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12220

In the Western world there is increasing concern regarding the ability of health care professionals to meet the physical health care needs of those diagnosed with mental illness. This discussion paper seeks to explore some of the issues facing mental... Read More about The same but different : discussing the literature regarding mental health nurses' difficulty in meeting the physical health needs of service users, regardless of differing education programmes.

Impact of elbow angular velocity on muscle activation and coactivation during active elbow extension and supination in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (2015)
Journal Article
Sarcher, A., Ballaz, L., Leboeuf, F., Gross, R., Perrouin-Verbe, B., & Raison, M. (2015). Impact of elbow angular velocity on muscle activation and coactivation during active elbow extension and supination in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture, 42(S1), S18-S19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.06.039

Does the increase of angular velocity cause an increase of agonist and antagonist muscles activation and of coactivation during active elbow extension and supination in the involved upper limb of children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy?

Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge core skill and vocational skill outcomes for surveying learners in higher education (2015)
Presentation / Conference
McLean, S. (2015, September). Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge core skill and vocational skill outcomes for surveying learners in higher education. Presented at Innovation in Built Environment (iBEE) Conference 2015, University of Bath

This paper is based upon the author’s research into developing the use of industrial simulation as a method of delivering, academic knowledge, vocational skills and transferable skills to undergraduate surveying learners. The rationale behind rese... Read More about Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge core skill and vocational skill outcomes for surveying learners in higher education.

Using generating functions to convert an implicit (3,3) finite difference method to an explicit form on diffusion equation with different boundary conditions (2015)
Journal Article
Kazem, S., Chadwick, E., Hatam, A., & Deghan, M. (2015). Using generating functions to convert an implicit (3,3) finite difference method to an explicit form on diffusion equation with different boundary conditions. Numerical Algorithms, 71(4), 827-854. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11075-015-0026-2

In this article, our main goal is to develop an idea to convert an implicit (3,3) Ø-scheme finite difference method to an explicit form for both linear and nonlinear diffusion equations and also for nonlinear advection-diffusion equation with differe... Read More about Using generating functions to convert an implicit (3,3) finite difference method to an explicit form on diffusion equation with different boundary conditions.

The effects of shoe temperature on the kinetics and kinematics of running (2015)
Journal Article
Sinclair, J., Naemi, R., Chockalingam, N., John Taylor, P., & Shore, H. (2015). The effects of shoe temperature on the kinetics and kinematics of running. Footwear Science, 7(3), 173-180. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2015.1084389

The aim of the current investigation was to examine the effects of cooled footwear on the kinetics and kinematics of running in comparison to footwear at normal temperature. Twelve participants ran at 4.0 m/s ± 5% in both cooled and normal temperatur... Read More about The effects of shoe temperature on the kinetics and kinematics of running.

The impact of social influence and third party endorsement on online shopping in Saudi Arabia (2015)
Journal Article
endorsement on online shopping in Saudi Arabia. Journal of internet and e-business studies, 2015, 146746. https://doi.org/10.5171/2015.146746

It is well documented that social influence and third party endorsements play a significant role in developing trust in E-Commerce. Previous studies have shown that it is relatively true in many countries and across cultures. However, very few studie... Read More about The impact of social influence and third party endorsement on online shopping in Saudi Arabia.

Cognitive style : a validation study using brain imaging and eye movements (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Lambert, S., Bendall, R., Galpin, A., Marrow, L., & Cassidy, S. (2015, September). Cognitive style : a validation study using brain imaging and eye movements. Poster presented at British Psychological Society Psychobiology Section Annual General Meeting, Windermere

Evaluation of the Positive Pathways Programme for Northumbria Community Rehabilitation Company (2015)
Report
Irving, A., Rowe, M., Soppitt, S., & Liley, S. (2015). Evaluation of the Positive Pathways Programme for Northumbria Community Rehabilitation Company. Northumbria Probation Trust

Positive Pathways (PP) – a new strengths-based model of desistance – was introduced within
Northumbria CRC in June 2014. It commenced with a three-day staff training programme, which
over 124 practitioners have completed.

The thrill of the chase: uncovering illegal sport hunting in Brazil through YouTube™ posts (2015)
Journal Article
Rocha El Bizri, H., Morcatty, T., Lima, J., & Valsecchi, J. (2015). The thrill of the chase: uncovering illegal sport hunting in Brazil through YouTube™ posts. Ecology and Society, 20(3), https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-07882-200330

The impacts of unregulated sport hunting can severely affect populations of target game species. Because hunting in Brazil is limited by law, obtaining data on illegal sport hunting in this country is challenging. We used an unusual online resource,... Read More about The thrill of the chase: uncovering illegal sport hunting in Brazil through YouTube™ posts.

Has man “paid too dear a price for his empire”? Monsters in romantic-era literature (2015)
Book Chapter
Ruston, S. (2015). Has man “paid too dear a price for his empire”? Monsters in romantic-era literature. In R. Calzoni, & G. Perletti (Eds.), Monstrous Anatomies : Literary and Scientific Imagination in Britain and Germany During the Long Nineteenth Century. Göttingen: V&R unipress

The book explores the significance and dissemination of ‘monstrous anatomies’ in British and German culture by investigating how and why scientific and literary representations and descriptions of abnormal bodies were proposed in the late Enlightenme... Read More about Has man “paid too dear a price for his empire”? Monsters in romantic-era literature.

A UK practitioner view of domestic energy performance measurement (2015)
Journal Article
Swan, W., Fitton, R., & Brown, P. (2015). A UK practitioner view of domestic energy performance measurement. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 168(3), 140-147. https://doi.org/10.1680/ensu.14.00056

There is a growing body of evidence concerning the energy efficiency performance of domestic buildings in the UK, driven by policy-based agenda, such as the need for zero carbon dioxide homes by 2016 for new build homes, and Green Deal and energy com... Read More about A UK practitioner view of domestic energy performance measurement.

Evaluation of WhatsApp for promoting social presence in a first year undergraduate Radiography Problem Based Learning (PBL) group (2015)
Journal Article
Robinson, L., Behi, O., Corcoran, A., Cowley, V., Cullinane, J., Martin, I., & Tomkinson, D. (2015). Evaluation of WhatsApp for promoting social presence in a first year undergraduate Radiography Problem Based Learning (PBL) group. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 46(3), 280-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2015.06.007

The paper reports the findings of an analysis into student postings on a Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) service (WhatsApp) established to develop social presence in a small group of first year undergraduate radiography students. The analysis was carr... Read More about Evaluation of WhatsApp for promoting social presence in a first year undergraduate Radiography Problem Based Learning (PBL) group.

Cargovibes : human response to vibration due to freight rail traffic (2015)
Journal Article
Waddington, D., Woodcock, J., Smith, M., Janssen, S., & Waye, K. (2015). Cargovibes : human response to vibration due to freight rail traffic. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 3(4), 233-248. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2015.1076623

The aim of this paper is to present an overview of the research concerning human response to vibration conducted in the EU FP7 CargoVibes project. The European Union funded project CargoVibes involved ten partners from eight nations and ran from Apri... Read More about Cargovibes : human response to vibration due to freight rail traffic.

The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet] (2015)
Report
Darlington, R., & Dobson, J. (2015). The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet]

According to the authors of this timely report, the government is attempting to rush into law ‘the most sweeping and radical tightening of rules on industrial
action since the Thatcher era of the 1980’s’. They warn that such proposals could result i... Read More about The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet].

Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Kreps, D. (2015, September). Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme. Presented at Inaugural Conference on Cultural Political Economy, Lancaster University, Lancaster UK

Does Foucault’s concentration upon the micropolitics in society that add up to and constitute (post-national) governmentality undermine and discount, or complement and mirror Gramsci’s concentration on the hegemonic reach of centralised power out int... Read More about Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme.