All Outputs (114)

Endemic and emerging chlamydial infections of animals and their zoonotic implications (2011)
Journal Article
Wheelhouse, N., & Longbottom, D. (2011). Endemic and emerging chlamydial infections of animals and their zoonotic implications. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 59(4), 283-291. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1865-1682.2011.01274.x

The Chlamydiae are a diverse group of obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacteria that are known to infect a wide variety of host species and are responsible for a wide range of diseases in animals and man. Many of these organisms have been extensi... Read More about Endemic and emerging chlamydial infections of animals and their zoonotic implications.

‘Imagining meaning: a Lacanian introduction to discourse analysis’. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neill, C. (2011, November). ‘Imagining meaning: a Lacanian introduction to discourse analysis’. Presented at Open University Social Sciences Seminar, Open University, Milton Keynes

Quality of life is reduced in obese dogs but improves after successful weight loss (2011)
Journal Article
German, A. J., Holden, S. L., Wiseman-Orr, M. L., Reid, J., Nolan, A. M., Biourge, V., …Scott, E. M. (2012). Quality of life is reduced in obese dogs but improves after successful weight loss. Veterinary Journal, 192(3), 428-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.09.015

Obesity is thought to affect quality of life, but limited objective data exist to support this supposition. The current study aim was to use a questionnaire to determine health-related quality of life (HRQOL) both before and after weight loss, in obe... Read More about Quality of life is reduced in obese dogs but improves after successful weight loss.

Random sperm use and genetic effects on worker caste fate in Atta colombica leaf‐cutting ants (2011)
Journal Article
Holman, L., Stürup, M., Trontti, K., & Boomsma, J. J. (2011). Random sperm use and genetic effects on worker caste fate in Atta colombica leaf‐cutting ants. Molecular Ecology, 20(23), 5092-5102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294x.2011.05338.x

Sperm competition can produce fascinating adaptations with far‐reaching evolutionary consequences. Social taxa make particularly interesting models, because the outcome of sexual selection determines the genetic composition of groups, with attendant... Read More about Random sperm use and genetic effects on worker caste fate in Atta colombica leaf‐cutting ants.

Queer in Europe. Contemporary Case Studies, edited by Lisa Downing and Robert Gillett (2011)
Journal Article
Kulpa, R. (2013). Queer in Europe. Contemporary Case Studies, edited by Lisa Downing and Robert Gillett. Psychology and Sexuality, 4(2), 216-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2011.629515

Abstract not available.

Young men, sexual health and responsibility for contraception: a qualitative pilot study (2011)
Journal Article
Brown, S. (2011). Young men, sexual health and responsibility for contraception: a qualitative pilot study. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 38, 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1136/jfprhc-2011-100119

Background and methodology: despite increasing interest over the last decade or more in men’s views of sexual health services and use of contraception, most published literature focuses on women. It is important that the views of boys and young men a... Read More about Young men, sexual health and responsibility for contraception: a qualitative pilot study.

Silver Nanoparticles: A Microbial Perspective (2011)
Book Chapter
Sweet, M., & Singleton, I. (2011). Silver Nanoparticles: A Microbial Perspective. . Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-387044-5.00005-4

Abstract Silver nanoparticles (NPs) are used for a wide range of commercial reasons to restrict microbial growth. The increasing use of silver {NPs} in modern materials ensures they will find their way into environmental systems. The mode of action w... Read More about Silver Nanoparticles: A Microbial Perspective.

Antiviral Activity and Increased Host Defense against Influenza Infection Elicited by the Human Cathelicidin LL-37 (2011)
Journal Article
Barlow, P. G., Svoboda, P., Mackellar, A., Nash, A. A., York, I. A., Pohl, J., Davidson, D. J., & Donis, R. O. (2011). Antiviral Activity and Increased Host Defense against Influenza Infection Elicited by the Human Cathelicidin LL-37. PLOS ONE, 6(10), Article e25333. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0025333

The extensive world-wide morbidity and mortality caused by influenza A viruses highlights the need for new insights into the host immune response and novel treatment approaches. Cationic Host Defense Peptides (CHDP, also known as antimicrobial peptid... Read More about Antiviral Activity and Increased Host Defense against Influenza Infection Elicited by the Human Cathelicidin LL-37.

Cancer survivors' exercise barriers, facilitators and preferences in the context of fatigue, quality of life and physical activity participation: a questionnaire-survey: Cancer survivors' exercise barriers (2011)
Journal Article
Blaney, J. M., Lowe-Strong, A., Rankin-Watt, J., Campbell, A., & Gracey, J. H. (2013). Cancer survivors' exercise barriers, facilitators and preferences in the context of fatigue, quality of life and physical activity participation: a questionnaire-survey: Cancer survivors' exercise barriers. Psycho-Oncology, 22(1), 186-194. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.2072

ObjectiveTo investigate the exercise barriers, facilitators and preferences of a mixed sample of cancer survivors as well as fatigue levels, quality of life (QoL) and the frequency and intensity of exercise that cancer survivors typically engage in.M... Read More about Cancer survivors' exercise barriers, facilitators and preferences in the context of fatigue, quality of life and physical activity participation: a questionnaire-survey: Cancer survivors' exercise barriers.

Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy (2011)
Journal Article
Triggs, C., Lafferty, M. E., Brown, H. E., & Tolley, H. L. (2011). Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 2(3), 183-195. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2011.619046

This article explains how a sport psychologist practitioner used metaphors within song lyrics to broach the transition phase of retention or release with elite young football players. The metaphorical use of song lyrics within sport psychology practi... Read More about Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy.

A randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity behavioural change intervention in managing fatigue with gynaecological cancer survivors (2011)
Journal Article
Donnelly, C., Blaney, J., Lowe-Strong, A., Rankin, J., Campbell, A., McCrum-Gardner, E., & Gracey, J. (2011). A randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity behavioural change intervention in managing fatigue with gynaecological cancer survivors. Gynecologic Oncology, 122(3), 618-624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.05.029

Objective To determine the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity behavioural change intervention in managing cancer-related fatigue among gynaecological cancer survivors during and post anti-cancer treatments. Methods A two arm, single blin... Read More about A randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity behavioural change intervention in managing fatigue with gynaecological cancer survivors.

The digestion of chitin by callitrichids (2011)
Thesis
Macdonald, C. The digestion of chitin by callitrichids. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6654

Studies of wild callitrichids reveal limited data about their complex diets. As insectivorous primates it is likely that they can digest chitin. Using the common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus, as a model, this study assessed chitin digestibility and w... Read More about The digestion of chitin by callitrichids.

Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824 (2011)
Thesis
Bird, E. J. Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6194

Fossil fuels are a finite resource, which are subject to erratic price fluctuations and are contributing to disruption of the global carbon cycle. There is a requirement to establish a renewable, sustainable and secure fuel source that can reduce wor... Read More about Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824.

Terminal investment in multiple sexual signals: immune-challenged males produce more attractive pheromones (2011)
Journal Article
Nielsen, M. L., & Holman, L. (2012). Terminal investment in multiple sexual signals: immune-challenged males produce more attractive pheromones. Functional Ecology, 26(1), 20-28. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01914.x

Trade‐offs between current and future resource allocation can select for elevated reproductive effort in individuals facing mortality. Males are predicted to benefit from increasing investment in costly sexually selected signals after experiencing an... Read More about Terminal investment in multiple sexual signals: immune-challenged males produce more attractive pheromones.

Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sproule, J., Martindale, R., Wang, J., Gray, S., Allison, P., & Nash, C. (2011, September). Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework. Poster presented at 5th ISN International Sports Medicine and Sports Science Conference

No abstract available.

Witness interviews: Does recall of relational information improve identifiability of a facial composites? (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Skelton, F., Frowd, C., & Andrews, S. (2011, September). Witness interviews: Does recall of relational information improve identifiability of a facial composites?. Paper presented at International Conference for Emerging Security Technologies, University of Central Lancashire

Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice. (2011)
Book Chapter
Robertson, P. (2011). Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice. In B. A. Irving, & L. Barham (Eds.), Constructing the Future: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (131-146). Institute of Career Guidance

This article explores meeting the needs of clients with mental health conditions and seeks to establish this group as one of particular interest to career guidance practitioners. The issues are introduced in broad terms by looking at the incidence, s... Read More about Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice..

Antigone: Raw Female (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neill, C. (2011, August). Antigone: Raw Female. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the Society for European Philosophy and the Forum for European Philosophy, York St John University

Sacred Natural Sites: Conserving Nature and Culture (2011)
Journal Article
Velander, K. (2011). Sacred Natural Sites: Conserving Nature and Culture. Mountain Research and Development, 31(3), 276-277. https://doi.org/10.1659/mrd.mm088

Effect of vitamin supplementation on lung injury and running performance in a hot, humid, and ozone-polluted environment: Antioxidants on lung injury and performance (2011)
Journal Article
Gomes, E. C., Allgrove, J. E., Florida-James, G., & Stone, V. (2011). Effect of vitamin supplementation on lung injury and running performance in a hot, humid, and ozone-polluted environment: Antioxidants on lung injury and performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 21(6), e452-e460. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01366.x

In this study, the effect of vitamin C and E supplementation on lung injury and performance of runners were analyzed. Using a randomized, double-blinded, crossover design, nine runners participated in two experimental trials: a 2-week Vitamin trial (... Read More about Effect of vitamin supplementation on lung injury and running performance in a hot, humid, and ozone-polluted environment: Antioxidants on lung injury and performance.