Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (1197)

Annoyance from wind turbine noise? Review of wind turbine noise studies of the last two decades (2018)
Presentation / Conference
von Hünerbein, S. (2018, May). Annoyance from wind turbine noise? Review of wind turbine noise studies of the last two decades. Presented at 3rd Wind Turbine Acoustic Day, Technical University of Denmark, DTU Risø Campus, Roskilde, DK

In agreement with other environmental noise literature, most work on the annoyance from wind turbines has focussed on noise. Notable work has been carried out in Sweden, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Canada and the US. Their results seem to show tha... Read More about Annoyance from wind turbine noise? Review of wind turbine noise studies of the last two decades.

Functional molecules in mesothelial to mesenchymal transition revealed by transcriptome analyses (2018)
Journal Article
Namvar, S., Woolf, A., Zeef, L., Wilm, T., Wilm, B., & Herrick, S. (2018). Functional molecules in mesothelial to mesenchymal transition revealed by transcriptome analyses. Journal of Pathology, 245(4), 491-501. https://doi.org/10.1002/path.5101

Peritoneal fibrosis is a common complication of abdominal and pelvic surgery, and can also be triggered by peritoneal dialysis, resulting in treatment failure. In these settings, fibrosis is driven by activated myofibroblasts that are considered to b... Read More about Functional molecules in mesothelial to mesenchymal transition revealed by transcriptome analyses.

Novel internal regulators and candidate miRNAs within miR-379/miR-656 miRNA cluster can alter cellular phenotype of human glioblastoma (2018)
Journal Article
Nayak, S., Aich, M., Kumar, A., Sengupta, S., Bajad, P., Dhapola, P., …Sarkar, C. (2018). Novel internal regulators and candidate miRNAs within miR-379/miR-656 miRNA cluster can alter cellular phenotype of human glioblastoma. Scientific reports, 8(2018), #7673. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26000-8

Clustered miRNAs can affect functioning of downstream pathways due to possible coordinated function. We observed 78-88% of the miR-379/miR-656 cluster (C14MC) miRNAs were downregulated in three sub-types of diffuse gliomas, which was also corrobora... Read More about Novel internal regulators and candidate miRNAs within miR-379/miR-656 miRNA cluster can alter cellular phenotype of human glioblastoma.

Tuna labels matter in Europe : mislabelling rates in different tuna products (2018)
Journal Article
Sotelo, C., Velasco, A., Perez-Martin, R., Kappel, K., Schröder, U., Verrez-Bagnis, V., …Griffiths, A. (2018). Tuna labels matter in Europe : mislabelling rates in different tuna products. PLoS ONE, 13(5), e0196641. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0196641

Tuna fisheries and processing represent economic activities of paramount importance around the world. Most of these products are traded for human consumption and in general are highly demanded commodities. However, not all tuna products achieve the s... Read More about Tuna labels matter in Europe : mislabelling rates in different tuna products.

Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus shiquicus in a small mammal community on the eastern Tibetan Plateau : host species composition, molecular prevalence, and epidemiological implications (2018)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Liu, J., Zuo, Q., Mu, Z., Weng, X., Sun, X., …Wang, Z. (2018). Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus shiquicus in a small mammal community on the eastern Tibetan Plateau : host species composition, molecular prevalence, and epidemiological implications. Parasites and Vectors, 11(1), 302. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-2873-x

Background The eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau is now recognized as an endemic region with the highest reported human infection rates in the world of human alveolar echinococcosis (AE) caused by Echinococcus multilocularis. Existing epidemiolog... Read More about Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus shiquicus in a small mammal community on the eastern Tibetan Plateau : host species composition, molecular prevalence, and epidemiological implications.

The importance of lakes for bat conservation in Amazonian rainforests : an assessment using autonomous recorders (2018)
Journal Article
Torrent, L., Lopez-Baucells, A., Rocha, R., Bobrowiec, P., & Meyer, C. (2018). The importance of lakes for bat conservation in Amazonian rainforests : an assessment using autonomous recorders. Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, 4(4), 339-351. https://doi.org/10.1002/rse2.83

Recent studies predict a future decrease in precipitation across the tropics, particularly the Amazon, likely causing significant droughts, with negative consequences for Amazonian freshwater biomes, especially lakes. Immediate consequences of global... Read More about The importance of lakes for bat conservation in Amazonian rainforests : an assessment using autonomous recorders.

Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya (2018)
Thesis
Albergley, M. (in press). Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is implemented in practice and how affects an organisational financial performance. Drawing on the contingency theory, the study investigates the role of two main contingent variables (environmenta... Read More about Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya.

Optimum positioning for AP pelvis radiography : a literature review (2018)
Journal Article
Alzyoud, K., Hogg, P., Snaith, B., Flintham, K., & England, A. (2018). Optimum positioning for AP pelvis radiography : a literature review. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 49(3), 316-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2018.04.025

Aim Pelvic radiography is used for the identification of hip joint changes, including pathologies such as osteoarthritis. Several studies have recommended that the position for this radiological procedure should be standing, not supine, to reflec... Read More about Optimum positioning for AP pelvis radiography : a literature review.

Morphodynamics of bedrock-influenced dryland rivers during extreme floods : insights from the Kruger National Park, South Africa (2018)
Journal Article
Milan, D., Heritage, G., Tooth, S., & Entwistle, N. (2018). Morphodynamics of bedrock-influenced dryland rivers during extreme floods : insights from the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Geological Society of America Bulletin, 130(11-12), 1825-1841. https://doi.org/10.1130/B31839.1

High-magnitude flood events are among the world’s most widespread and significant natural hazards and play a key role in shaping river channel–floodplain morphology and riparian ecology. Development of conceptual and quantitative models for the respo... Read More about Morphodynamics of bedrock-influenced dryland rivers during extreme floods : insights from the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Reflections on the theme issue outcomes : can the culture of safety and quality in organizations be measured and changed? (2018)
Journal Article
Kane, K., Taylor, J., & Teare, R. (2018). Reflections on the theme issue outcomes : can the culture of safety and quality in organizations be measured and changed?. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 10(3), 391-396. https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt-02-2018-0016

Purpose This paper aims to profile the WHATT theme issue “Can the culture of safety and quality in organizations be measured and changed?” with reference to the experiences of the theme editors and writing team. Design/methodology/approach T... Read More about Reflections on the theme issue outcomes : can the culture of safety and quality in organizations be measured and changed?.

Integrating culture and management control : is it oil and water or salad dressing? (2018)
Journal Article
Kane, K., & Taylor, J. (2018). Integrating culture and management control : is it oil and water or salad dressing?. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 10(3), 382-390. https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt-02-2018-0014

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the significance of the notion of food safety and quality culture as an important element in the practice of food safety management. It is the concluding article in a special themed edition of the Wo... Read More about Integrating culture and management control : is it oil and water or salad dressing?.

High speed chalcogenide glass electrochemical metallization cells with various active metals (2018)
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Burgess, A., Hinder, S., Gholizadeh, A., Craig, C., & Hewak, D. (2018). High speed chalcogenide glass electrochemical metallization cells with various active metals. Nanotechnology, 29(31), #315202. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/aac483

We fabricated electrochemical metallization (ECM) cells using a GaLaSO solid electrolyte, a InSnO inactive electrode and active electrodes consisting of various metals (Cu, Ag, Fe, Cu, Mo, Al). Devices with Ag and Cu active metals showed consistent a... Read More about High speed chalcogenide glass electrochemical metallization cells with various active metals.

How to write a good essay : general principles for success (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How to write a good essay : general principles for success. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(6), 292-295. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.6.292

The author has more than 14 years’ experience in higher education, supporting students in essaywriting and in marking across all levels up to masters, and as an external examiner. This article examines and highlights the general principles which wi... Read More about How to write a good essay : general principles for success.

The development of a safety and quality culture assessment tool from a longitudinal, mixed method research journey (2018)
Journal Article
Taylor, J., & Rostron, K. (2018). The development of a safety and quality culture assessment tool from a longitudinal, mixed method research journey. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 10(3), 313-329. https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt-02-2018-0006

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the 16-year research and development journey of the Culture Excellence assessment tool, which is used widely to assess safety and quality culture in the food industry. It is the third article in a the... Read More about The development of a safety and quality culture assessment tool from a longitudinal, mixed method research journey.

A mixed‐method systematic review of the effectiveness and acceptability of preoperative psychological preparation programmes to reduce paediatric preoperative anxiety in elective surgery (2018)
Journal Article
Dai, Y., & Livesley, J. (2018). A mixed‐method systematic review of the effectiveness and acceptability of preoperative psychological preparation programmes to reduce paediatric preoperative anxiety in elective surgery. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(9), 2022-2037. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13713

Aim To explore the effectiveness of preoperative psychological preparation programmes aimed to reduce paediatric preoperative anxiety and the potential factors that could have an impact on parent and children's acceptance of such interventions. B... Read More about A mixed‐method systematic review of the effectiveness and acceptability of preoperative psychological preparation programmes to reduce paediatric preoperative anxiety in elective surgery.

The short-term effect of swimming training load on shoulder rotational range of motion, shoulder joint position sense and pectoralis minor length (2018)
Journal Article
Higson, E., Herrington, L., Butler, C., & Horsley, I. (2018). The short-term effect of swimming training load on shoulder rotational range of motion, shoulder joint position sense and pectoralis minor length. Shoulder and Elbow, 10(4), 285-291. https://doi.org/10.1177/1758573218773539

Background: Shoulder pain or injury is the most common issue facing elite competitive swimmers and the most frequent reason for missed or modified training. Literature suggests that highly repetitive upper limb loading leads to inappropriate adaptati... Read More about The short-term effect of swimming training load on shoulder rotational range of motion, shoulder joint position sense and pectoralis minor length.

Climate change and anthropogenic intervention impact on the hydrologic anomalies in a semi-arid area : lower Zab river basin, Iraq (2018)
Journal Article
Mohammed, R., & Scholz, M. (2018). Climate change and anthropogenic intervention impact on the hydrologic anomalies in a semi-arid area : lower Zab river basin, Iraq. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(10), #357. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-018-7537-9

Climate change impact, drought phenomena and anthropogenic stress are of increasing apprehension for water resource managers and strategists, particularly in arid regions. The current study proposes a generic methodology to evaluate the potential imp... Read More about Climate change and anthropogenic intervention impact on the hydrologic anomalies in a semi-arid area : lower Zab river basin, Iraq.