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Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming (2005)
Book Chapter
James, M. (2005). Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming. In S. Greenfield, & G. Osborn (Eds.), Readings in law and popular culture (133-154). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis

The current explosion in the popularity of video games has lead to a burgeoning academic study of games and gaming. To date, the majority of empirical research has focused on the social and psychological effects of gaming, whilst the textual and nar... Read More about Virtually foul or virtually fair? FIFA, fair play and video gaming.

Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil (2005)
Journal Article
Strier, K., Boubli, J., Possamai, C., & Mendes, S. (2006). Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 130(2), 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.20366

The 957-ha forest at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, supports one of the largest known populations of the critically endangered northern muriqui (Brachytele... Read More about Population demography of Northern Muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural-Felìciano Miguel Abdala, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Eaglen, A., & Maccarrone-Eaglen, A. (2005, December). Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach. Presented at Second PolyU China Tourism Forum, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China

Sex tourism has been associated with human trafficking (sex slavery), violence, child sexual exploitation and the transmission of HIV/AIDS. Though marginalised, sex tourism is globally pervasive, embracing multiple stakeholders and contextualised wit... Read More about Sex tourism and chaos : a complex system approach.

The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education (2005)
Journal Article
Mitchell, M. (2005). The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education. Nursing Times, 101(50), 33-36

Link teachers have historically been employed to encourage the utilisation of nursing theory in the clinical setting. However, evidence suggests that this role has done little to help establish a theory-practice link. This article outlines the concep... Read More about The role of the link teacher in the context of nurse education.

Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China (2005)
Journal Article
Tiaoying, L., Jiamin, Q., Wen, Y., Craig, P., Xingwang, C., Ning, X., …Schantz, P. (2005). Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11(12), 1866-1873

We screened 3,199 people from Shiqu County, Sichuan Province, China, for abdominal echinococcosis (hydatid disease) by portable ultrasound combined with specific serodiagnostic tests. Both cystic echinococcosis (CE) (Echinococcus granulosus infection... Read More about Echinococcosis in Tibetan populations, Western Sichuan Province, China.

Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics. (2005)
Journal Article
Pearson, S., & Onambele, G. (2005). Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics. Chronobiology International, 22(6), 1013-1027. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420520500397900

The aim of the current study was to examine the relationships between quadriceps torque, vastus lateralis pennation angle (theta), and patella tendon stiffness (K) at 07:45 and 17:45 h. Using short-duration static contractions, simultaneous recording... Read More about Acute changes in knee-extensors torque, fiber pennation, and tendon characteristics..

The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England (2005)
Journal Article
Steele, A., & Todd, S. (2005). The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England. Construction Management and Economics, 23(10), 1017-1023. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500372429

It is generally recognized that there is a lack of equality of opportunity for minority-led contractors and consultants (i.e. where at least 50 per cent of the workforce or ownership is from a minority group, such as women, disabled people or a black... Read More about The future of the black and minority ethnic (BME) construction sector in England.

Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry? (2005)
Journal Article
Newton, R., & Ormerod, M. (2005). Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(10), 1071-1081. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500372510

In the UK, a significant number of disabled people are unemployed and previous research has suggested reasons for this include the inaccessibility of workplace environments that have either not been designed, or adapted, to accommodate the requiremen... Read More about Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction industry?.

Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment (2005)
Journal Article
Allen, S., & Williams, A. (2005). Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment. Industry and Higher Education, 19(6), 457-468

Recent education policy in the UK has encouraged universities and industry to work in partnership as a means of improving the quality of student learning and preparing graduates to enter the workplace. Indeed, both the Lambert Review of Business–Univ... Read More about Measuring engagement between industry and higher education in the built environment.

Reducing the burden of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) (2005)
Journal Article
Taylor, E., & Kane, K. (2005). Reducing the burden of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Food Control, 16(10), 833-839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2004.06.025

Despite the acknowledged contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to the food industry there is increasing evidence that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) implementation is limited in this sector, with the burden of implementa... Read More about Reducing the burden of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Diffusion - or delusion? Challenging an IS research tradition (2005)
Journal Article
McMaster, T., & Wastell, D. (2005). Diffusion - or delusion? Challenging an IS research tradition. https://doi.org/10.1108/09593840510633851

This paper seeks to critique the notion of diffusionism. Design/methodology/approach – The notion of diffusionism provides a general way of understanding innovation and human progress. It is pervasive within IS research and practice. Generically, d... Read More about Diffusion - or delusion? Challenging an IS research tradition.

The effectiveness of counselling with older people: results of a systematic review (2005)
Journal Article
Hill, A., & Brettle, A. (2005). The effectiveness of counselling with older people: results of a systematic review. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 5(4), 265-272. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140500510374

In 2003 the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) commissioned a systematic review of the research evidence relating to counselling older people. This paper reports on some of the findings of this review, particularly those whi... Read More about The effectiveness of counselling with older people: results of a systematic review.

Provision of counselling services in secondary schools: a survey of Local Education Authorities in England and Wales (2005)
Journal Article
Polat, F., & Jenkins, P. (2005). Provision of counselling services in secondary schools: a survey of Local Education Authorities in England and Wales. Pastoral Care in Education, 23(4), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0122.2005.00347.x

This paper explores the current state of counselling as provided by local education authorities (LEAs) to secondary schools in England and Wales. A questionnaire was sent to all 172 LEAs in England and Wales. The data suggest that the counselling pro... Read More about Provision of counselling services in secondary schools: a survey of Local Education Authorities in England and Wales.