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Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the hip - part 5 (2016)
Journal Article
Hatcher, J. (2016). Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the hip - part 5. Co-kinetic, 42-45

This article is the fifth in a series from our Manual Therapy Student Handbook (see the class 'Contents panel’ for further details) and it describes how to assess and treat common hip complaints. As well as listing a comprehensive assessment procedur... Read More about Manual therapy student handbook : assessment & treatment of the hip - part 5.

Human annoyance, acceptability and concern as responses to vibration from the construction of light rapid transit lines in residential environments (2016)
Journal Article
rapid transit lines in residential environments. Science of the Total Environment, 568, 1308-1314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.01.121

The aim of this paper is to investigate the use of different self-reported measures for assessing the human response to environmental vibration from the construction of an urban LRT (Light Rapid Transit) system. The human response to environmental st... Read More about Human annoyance, acceptability and concern as responses to vibration from the construction of light rapid transit lines in residential environments.

Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces (2016)
Journal Article
Swaelens, C., Poole, R., Torella, F., McWilliams, R., England, A., & Fisher, R. (2016). Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 23(2), 297-301. https://doi.org/10.1177/1526602816631106

Purpose: To examine the changes in distraction force following relining of a conventional abdominal aortic stent-graft with a type IIIb endoleak using the Nellix endovascular sealing device compared to a unilateral stent-graft.
Methods: Relining is... Read More about Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces.

Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study (2016)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Chakraborty, D., Szczepura, K., Tootell, A., Vamvakas, I., Manning, D., & Hogg, P. (2016). Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study. Medical Physics, 43(3), 1265-1274. https://doi.org/10.1118/1.4941017

Purpose: To evaluate nodule detection in an anthropomorphic chest phantom in computed tomography (CT) images reconstructed with adaptive iterative dose reduction 3D (AIDR3D) and filtered back projection (FBP) over a range of tube current-time product... Read More about Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study.

Resolving taxonomic uncertainty in vulnerable elasmobranchs : are the Madeira skate (Raja maderensis) and the thornback ray (Raja clavata) distinct species? (2016)
Journal Article
Ball, R., Serra-Pereira, B., Ellis, J., Genner, M., Iglésias, S., Johnson, A., …Griffiths, A. (2016). Resolving taxonomic uncertainty in vulnerable elasmobranchs : are the Madeira skate (Raja maderensis) and the thornback ray (Raja clavata) distinct species?. Conservation Genetics, 17(3), 565-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-015-0806-1

Skates and rays constitute the most speciose group of chondrichthyan fishes, yet are characterised by remarkable levels of morphological and ecological conservatism. They can be challenging to identify, which makes monitoring species compositions for... Read More about Resolving taxonomic uncertainty in vulnerable elasmobranchs : are the Madeira skate (Raja maderensis) and the thornback ray (Raja clavata) distinct species?.

The exponential function method for solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients on a semi-infinite domain (2016)
Journal Article
Chadwick, E., Hatam, A., & Kazem, S. (2016). The exponential function method for solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients on a semi-infinite domain. Proceedings Mathematical Sciences, 126(1), 79-97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12044-015-0254-3

A new approach, named the Exponential Function Method (EFM) is used to obtain
solutions to nonlinear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients in a
semi-infinite domain. The form of the solutions of these problems is considered to... Read More about The exponential function method for solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients on a semi-infinite domain.

The Take Control Course : conceptual rationale for the development of a transdiagnostic group for common mental health problems (2016)
Journal Article
Morris, L., Mansell, W., & McEvoy, P. (2016). The Take Control Course : conceptual rationale for the development of a transdiagnostic group for common mental health problems. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00099

Background: Increasingly, research supports the utility of a transdiagnostic understanding of psychopathology. However, there is no consensus regarding the theoretical approach that best explains this. Transdiagnostic interventions can offer service... Read More about The Take Control Course : conceptual rationale for the development of a transdiagnostic group for common mental health problems.

Obtaining the heat loss coefficient of a dwelling using its heating system (integrated coheating) (2016)
Journal Article
Farmer, D., Johnston, D., & Miles-Shenton, D. (2016). Obtaining the heat loss coefficient of a dwelling using its heating system (integrated coheating). Energy and Buildings, 117, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.02.013

This paper presents the methodology, along with some of the initial findings and observations from tests performed on two dwellings, of differing construction and form, in which a coheating test was performed using the dwelling’s central heating syst... Read More about Obtaining the heat loss coefficient of a dwelling using its heating system (integrated coheating).

Living with schizophrenia and atypical medication (2016)
Journal Article
Gill, A., Morrall, P., & Knapp, P. (2016). Living with schizophrenia and atypical medication. Mental Health Practice, 19(5), 12-19. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.19.5.12.s16

Background
There is no available evidence providing detailed and valid accounts of how people with schizophrenia construct meaning in their lives.

Aim
To explore the lived experiences of people with schizophrenia who had been prescribed atypica... Read More about Living with schizophrenia and atypical medication.

Geographic variation in life-history traits : growth season affects age structure, egg size and clutch size in Andrew’s toad (Bufo andrewsi) (2016)
Journal Article
(Bufo andrewsi). Frontiers in Zoology, 13(6), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-016-0138-0

Background: Environmental variation associated with season length is likely to promote differentiation in lifehistory
traits, but has been little studied in natural populations of ectotherms. We investigated patterns of variation
in egg size, clutc... Read More about Geographic variation in life-history traits : growth season affects age structure, egg size and clutch size in Andrew’s toad (Bufo andrewsi).

Silicon-Modified rare-earth transitions - a new route to Near- and Mid-IR Photonics (2016)
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Lourenco, M., Lai, K., Sofi, I., Ludurczak, W., Wong, L., …Homewood, K. (2016). Silicon-Modified rare-earth transitions - a new route to Near- and Mid-IR Photonics. Advanced functional materials, 26(12), 1986-1994. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201504662

Silicon underpins microelectronics but lacks the photonic capability needed for next-generation systems and currently relies on a highly undesirable hybridization of separate discrete devices using direct band gap semiconductors. Rare-earth (RE) impl... Read More about Silicon-Modified rare-earth transitions - a new route to Near- and Mid-IR Photonics.

Impact of basin-wide dry climate conditions and non-climatic drivers : an isolation approach (2016)
Journal Article
Al-Faraj, F., & Scholz, M. (2016). Impact of basin-wide dry climate conditions and non-climatic drivers : an isolation approach. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 7(3), 498-513. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2016.130

The sustainable management of water resources subjected to the joined influence of transboundary basin-wide dry climatic conditions and intensive man-made river regulations in an upper riparian state on the stream flow regime of a downstream country... Read More about Impact of basin-wide dry climate conditions and non-climatic drivers : an isolation approach.

Reflecting on the process : actors' documentation of comic performance (and the case of Bull fighting Beckett) (2016)
Journal Article
Wilkie, I. (2016). Reflecting on the process : actors' documentation of comic performance (and the case of Bull fighting Beckett). Comedy Studies, 7(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/2040610X.2016.1139807

This article considers actors' documentation of their process and suggest how performers' ‘reflection-on action’ might become more formalised in the study and recording of performance. While ‘autobiographical’ material is generally regarded as being... Read More about Reflecting on the process : actors' documentation of comic performance (and the case of Bull fighting Beckett).

A look into cross-modal associations between taste, color and music (2016)
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Chambers, P., Patera, M., & Cox, T. (2016). A look into cross-modal associations between taste, color and music. https://doi.org/10.23738/ccsj.i52016.06

This paper explores how color and sound can alter taste perception and in particular whether there are any cross-modal associations between these three stimuli. It questions how information from stimuli outside the realms of gastronomy is combined in... Read More about A look into cross-modal associations between taste, color and music.

An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment (2016)
Journal Article
Charnley, C., England, A., Martin, A., Taylor, S., Benson, N., & Jones, L. (2016). An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment. Radiography, 22(2), e137-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.01.004

Aim: To investigate the optimum technique for the horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip projection
considering image quality and radiation dose.
Methods: Using digital radiography equipment an anthropomorphic phantom was positioned for a HBL
projectio... Read More about An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment.

Targeting hypoxic response for cancer therapy (2016)
Journal Article
Paolicchi, E., Gemignani, F., Krstic-Demonacos, M., Dedhar, S., Mutti, L., & Landi, S. (2016). Targeting hypoxic response for cancer therapy. Oncotarget, 7(12), https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.7229

Hypoxic tumor microenvironment (HTM) is considered to promote metabolic
changes, oncogene activation, and epithelial mesenchymal transition, and resistance
to chemo- and radio-therapy, all of which are hallmarks of aggressive tumor behavior.
Cance... Read More about Targeting hypoxic response for cancer therapy.

Panel discussion : WIT: making art out of illness (2016)
Presentation / Conference
McCormick, S. (2016, February). Panel discussion : WIT: making art out of illness. Presented at Panel Discussion: WIT: Making Art out of Illness, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Experimental assessment of recycled diesel spill-contaminated domestic wastewater treated by reed beds for irrigation of sweet peppers (2016)
Journal Article
Almuktar, S., & Scholz, M. (2016). Experimental assessment of recycled diesel spill-contaminated domestic wastewater treated by reed beds for irrigation of sweet peppers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13(2), 208-208. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13020208

The aim of this experimental study is to assess if urban wastewater treated by ten different greenhouse-based sustainable wetland systems can be recycled to irrigate Capsicum annuum L. (Sweet Pepper; California Wonder) commercially grown either in co... Read More about Experimental assessment of recycled diesel spill-contaminated domestic wastewater treated by reed beds for irrigation of sweet peppers.

Perception of audio quality in productions of popular music (2016)
Journal Article
Wilson, A., & Fazenda, B. (2016). Perception of audio quality in productions of popular music. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 64(1/2), 23-34. https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2015.0090

The quality of recorded music is often highly disputed. To gain insight into the dimensions
of quality perception, subjective and objective evaluation of musical programme material,
extracted from commercial CDs, was undertaken. It was observed tha... Read More about Perception of audio quality in productions of popular music.

Deformed wing virus is a recent global epidemic in honeybees driven by Varroa mites (2016)
Journal Article
Wilfert, L., Long, G., Leggett, H., Schmid-hemple, P., Butlin, R., Martin, S., & Boots, M. (2016). Deformed wing virus is a recent global epidemic in honeybees driven by Varroa mites. Science, 351(6273), 594-597. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aac9976

Deformed wing virus (DWV) and its vector, the mite Varroa destructor, are a major threat to the world’s honeybees. Although the impact of Varroa on colony-level DWV epidemiology is evident, we have little understanding of wider DWV epidemiology and t... Read More about Deformed wing virus is a recent global epidemic in honeybees driven by Varroa mites.