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New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands (2009)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W., Lindsay, C., & McQuaid, R. W. (2009). New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands. Social Policy and Administration, 43(5), 445-463. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9515.2009.00673.x

This article explores the importance of new forms of governance in active labour market policies (activation) in two countries: Denmark and the Netherlands. Drawing on research with key stakeholders in these countries, we analyse how new governance,... Read More about New Governance and the Case of Activation Policies: Comparing Experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands.

Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A. M., Zhang, H., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2009, October). Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing

This paper presents an experimental investigation in which the torsion testing approach was employed to evaluate the shear strength of Sitka spruce and Norway spruce joists. Rectangular
structural size specimens of lengths ranging from 1.0 m to 3.6... Read More about Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing..

Conrad and his readers. (2009)
Book Chapter
Dryden, L. (2009). Conrad and his readers. In A. H. Simmons (Ed.), Joseph Conrad in context (221-228). Cambridge University Press

This is an essay in a special collection called Conrad in Context. The essay discusses Conrad in the context of late-nineteenth-century reading practices.

Polymer microspheres for microbial detection (2009)
Thesis
Atthakor, W. Polymer microspheres for microbial detection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3049

Microspheres have become an important material in the biomedical and environmental sciences, particularly for use in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins as well as for use as carriers in drug delivery. In this study, their use in mi... Read More about Polymer microspheres for microbial detection.

High quality recycled aggregate concrete (2009)
Thesis
Abukersh, S. A. High quality recycled aggregate concrete. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2963

Sustainable development is gaining popularity around the globe nowadays. Governments are under pressure, on many fronts, to embed sustainable development in policies, practice, and operations to secure the planet’s future. Adding to this, increased p... Read More about High quality recycled aggregate concrete.

The governance of transport and climate change (2009)
Journal Article
Marsden, G., & Rye, T. (2010). The governance of transport and climate change. Journal of Transport Geography, 18(6), 669-678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2009.09.014

Climate change is one of the key global policy issues of our time. Transport is the sector from which it has been hardest to cut emissions and, to make substantial progress in the future, action will be required at all levels of government from inter... Read More about The governance of transport and climate change.

The Empire of books: reviewing the march of globalisation. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McCleery, A. (2009, October). The Empire of books: reviewing the march of globalisation. Presented at 7th International Conference of the Book

The relationship between trade, political and cultural sovereignty, legal infrastructures and language lies at the core of this paper. Previous accounts of this relationship have been characterised either by a form of technological determinism and/or... Read More about The Empire of books: reviewing the march of globalisation..

Bolshie teenagers and boring books: pre and post Potter. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gray, A. (2009, October). Bolshie teenagers and boring books: pre and post Potter. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on the Book

A 1989 report provided both a snapshot of the contemporary role of reading in children’s lives and a basis upon which policies could be developed in order to encourage reading. The motivation for this work was both pragmatic and aspirational: a rever... Read More about Bolshie teenagers and boring books: pre and post Potter..

A semester with the Sony eBook Reader. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Allan, D. (2009, October). A semester with the Sony eBook Reader. Paper presented at International Conference on the Book

The marketplace has seen the launch over the past two years of a plethora of products that can now handle digitised books on mobile devices. One of the most prominent of these has been the Sony e-book reader, principally because of its availability t... Read More about A semester with the Sony eBook Reader..

The Hyporheic Handbook: a handbook on the groundwater-surface water interface and hyporheic zone for environment managers (2009)
Report
Buss, S., Cai, Z., Cardenas, B., Fleckenstein, J., Hannah, D., Heppell, K., Hulme, P., Ibrahim, T., Kaeser, D., Krause, S., Lawler, D., Lerner, D., Mant, J., Malcolm, I., Old, G., Parkin, G., Pickup, R., Pinay, G., Porter, J., Rhodes, G., …Wood, P. (2009). The Hyporheic Handbook: a handbook on the groundwater-surface water interface and hyporheic zone for environment managers. Bristol: Environment Agency

Buss, S., Cai, Z., Cardenas, B., Fleckenstein, J., Hannah, D., Heppell, K., …Wood, P. (2009). The Hyporheic Handbook: a handbook on the groundwater-surface water interface and hyporheic zone for environment managers. Bristol: Environment Agency.

A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Taylor, M. D., Fisher, A., & Wamuziri, S. (2009, September). A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study. Presented at Association of Researchers in Construction Management Annual Conference

Volumetric modules are often employed as an efficient and effective means of
constructing highly serviced areas in buildings such as bathroom, kitchens and
structures to house mechanical plant and equipment. Recent developments in
structurally int... Read More about A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study..

A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) (2009)
Journal Article
Kint, D. P., Hill, C. A., Sharratt, V., Hill, C. A. S., & Kint, D. (2009). A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 94(9), 1589-1594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2009.04.010

A detailed study of early colour change in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) due to accelerated simulated sunlight exposure was undertaken focusing on the 1st 24 hours of change. Colour changes were monitored with a Datacolor check spectrophotometer and... Read More about A study of early colour change due to simulated accelerated sunlight exposure in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).

Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource. (2009)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Moore, J., Lyon, A. J., Searles, G. J., & Gardiner, B. A. (2009). Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource. Non-conventional Materials and Technologies,

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is the United Kingdom’s main commercial tree species accounting for nearly one-third of the UK's total woodland area and half of its conifer estate. Sawn timber from this species readily grades to the C16 strength clas... Read More about Strategic Integrated Research in Timber: Getting the most out of the UK's timber resource..

EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures (2009)
Journal Article
Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2009). EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 87, 25-30

With timber or wood-based structures, deformation rather than strength behaviour will commonly be the limiting factor in design and as such, a lack of understanding of design requirements may lead to under or over-designed timber members and connecti... Read More about EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures.

Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification (2009)
Journal Article
Garnier, C., Currie, J., & Muneer, T. (2009). Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification. Applied Energy, 86(9), 1465-1469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2008.12.009

An analysis of the temperature stratification inside an Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater (ICS-SWH) was carried out. The system takes the form of a rectangular-shaped box incorporating the solar collector and storage tank into a single... Read More about Integrated collector storage solar water heater: temperature stratification.