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Służąca z językiem (2001)
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. (2001). Służąca z językiem. Polityka, 14(2292), 38-39

An overview of Britain's policies on the institution of 'au pair' and how Poland fares in comparison to other European countries. The article analyses attempts by Polish lobbies in the UK to open up opportunities for Polish au pairs to work legally i... Read More about Służąca z językiem.

Plona gory, plona steki (2001)
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. (2001). Plona gory, plona steki. Polityka, 11(2289), 45-46

The virus is very infectious. It hides in animals' hair, birds' plumage, on people's clothes, even on car tyres, contaminated food and airborne water droplets. Only speedy countermeasures can prevent the repeat of the 1967 scenario when 400,000 cattl... Read More about Plona gory, plona steki.

Polish yers in non-linear phonology (1992)
Book Chapter

The article examines the phanomenon of "flickering" or disappearing vowels in Polish in the framework of non-linear phonology and tries to find a conceptual solution by applying elements of the underspecification and redundancy theory in language.

Santa Claus is coming to town (1991)
Digital Artefact
Bekerman, M. (1991). Santa Claus is coming to town. [Radio and YouTube]

A radio feature programme in the Polish language for children with information about the multicultural influences of the Santa Claus tradition and its origins with musical illustrations

Accommodation inspection toolkit
Other
Rowland, A. Accommodation inspection toolkit. London

A toolkit to assist with the inspection of Junior Doctor Accommodation covered by the Junior Doctor contract of employment in force in 2008

The impact of libraries as creative spaces
Other
Light, B., Houghton, K., Burgess, J., Klaebe, H., Osborne, R., Cunningham, S., & Hearn, G. The impact of libraries as creative spaces. Brisbane, Australia

Ready access to information through digital media has challenged the perceived societal roles of public libraries. Since the mid 1990s, libraries have reoriented themselves towards public participation beyond lending and reading. Libraries now offer... Read More about The impact of libraries as creative spaces.

Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account
Journal Article
Bekerman, M. Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account. https://doi.org/10.1075/llsee.38.06pio

The author applies the principles of autosegmental phonology to explain the irregularities in the Polish vowel alternations. He focuses on the CVC - CC final syllable variations in numerous Polish words to postulate the concept of extrasyllabic vowel... Read More about Polish yers and extrasyllabicity - an autosegmental account.

Novus Vox
Digital Artefact
Baker, L. (in press). Novus Vox. [CD]

A CD of trombone solos from relatively new composers associated with the Salvation Army Composers accompanied by a Salvation Army Brass Band.

Crystal Palace
Digital Artefact
Baker, L. (in press). Crystal Palace. [CD]

This CD project is volume 2 of my research into pieces of music played and composed during the era of the American Civial War in both the USA and the UK. Many of the pieces have not been played for over 100 years. Many of the composers of these tromb... Read More about Crystal Palace.

Radio City
Exhibition / Performance

Radio City is a solo recording with the Black Dyke Band and Black Dyke Quartets. It features brand new compositions by Peter Graham and Rob Wiffin and performances of researched items Sea Shells Polka and Leona Polka both arranged by Keith Wilkinson.

Systematic and just: The use of a systematic review methodology in social work research
Journal Article
Kelly, C. Systematic and just: The use of a systematic review methodology in social work research. Social Work and Social Sciences Review, 15(3), 72-85. https://doi.org/10.1921/095352212X657544

This discussion paper is based on my experiences with the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) on a 12 day placement as part of the Research Development Initiative 4 (RDI4) program. Claims and counter claims are made about the appropriateness... Read More about Systematic and just: The use of a systematic review methodology in social work research.

"All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service
Journal Article
Carter, B., Danford, A., Howcroft, D., Richardson, H., Smith, A., & Taylor, P. "All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service. New Technology, Work and Employment, 26(2), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005X.2011.00261.x

The adaptation of lean techniques in public services is viewed as an innovative managerialist response to government
demands for more efficient services amidst large reductions in public spending. This paper explores workers’ experiences of the impa... Read More about "All they lack is a chain": lean and the new performance management in the British Civil Service.