All Outputs (12964)

Genres in support of collaborative information retrieval in the virtual library (1998)
Journal Article
Procter, R., Goldenberg, A., Davenport, E., & McKinlay, A. (1998). Genres in support of collaborative information retrieval in the virtual library. Interacting with Computers, 10(2), 157-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0953-5438%2897%2900021-0

The advent of the virtual library is usually presented as a positive development for library users. However, much of the research and development work being carried out in this field tends to reinforce the perception of the use of information resourc... Read More about Genres in support of collaborative information retrieval in the virtual library.

Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study (1998)
Journal Article
Velander, K. A., & Mocogni, M. (1998). Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 36(5), 385-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X%2897%2900204-X

Beach litter was monitored between April and October 1994 at Cramond Beach, Edinburgh. When compared with data collected over the same period in 1984, it was found that overall there was a twofold increase in litter, although the proportion of items... Read More about Maritime litter and sewage contamination at Cramond Beach Edinburgh — A comparative study.

Nitric oxide and gall-bladder motor function (1998)
Journal Article
Luman, W., Ardill, J. E. F., Armstrong, E., Smith, G. D., Brett, L., Lessells, A. M., Haynes, W. G., Gray, G. A., Mickley, E. J., Webb, D. J., & Palmer, K. R. (1998). Nitric oxide and gall-bladder motor function. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 12(5), 425-432. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2036.1998.00322.x

Background:The L-arginine: nitric oxide (NO) pathway has been shown to be important in the regulation of intestinal motility and NO may be the mediator for nonadrenergic noncholinergic (NANC) neurotransmission.Aim:To determine the role of the L-argin... Read More about Nitric oxide and gall-bladder motor function.

On a vector q-d algorithm. (1998)
Journal Article
Roberts, D. (1998). On a vector q-d algorithm. Advances in computational mathematics, 8(3), 193-219. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1018944213562

Using the framework provided by Clifford algebras, we consider a noncommutative quotient-difference algorithm for obtaining the elements of a continued fraction corresponding to a given vector-valued power series. We
demonstrate that these elements... Read More about On a vector q-d algorithm..

A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors (1998)
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Setiadi, D., Binnie, D., Armitage, A., Benjamin, K., & Weller, H. (1998). A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors. Integrated Ferroelectrics, 19(1-4), 33-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584589808012694

This paper presents a comparative study of integrated pyroelectric sensors based on ferroelectric polymers. Two deposition technologies of PVDF and VDF/TrFE copolymer, both compatible with IC manufacturing, are presented. A 9 μm PVDF film is bonded o... Read More about A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors.

The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support (1998)
Journal Article
Stockdale, A., Williams, B., & Pennington, C. (1998). The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 12(4), 367-372. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2036.1998.00317.x

Background:
Nutrition support is required for the prevention or treatment of malnutrition in patients with intestinal failure and those who are unable to eat.
Aims:
To determine the demands upon gastroenterologists for nutrition support, the avail... Read More about The role of the gastroenterologist in the provision of artificial nutrition support.

The association between walking distance and predicted aerobic capacity in patients with chronic low back pain (1998)
Journal Article
Frost, H. (1998). The association between walking distance and predicted aerobic capacity in patients with chronic low back pain. Physiotherapy, 84(4), 166-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406%2805%2966005-1

No abstract available.

All mothers should be offered help and support to breast feed (1998)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J. (1998). All mothers should be offered help and support to breast feed. BMJ British medical journal. 316. (7137). 1093. . ISSN 1468-5833.

Modelling vehicle emissions using the TEMIS program: part 2 case studies. (1998)
Journal Article
Saleh, W., & Nelson, J. D. (1998). Modelling vehicle emissions using the TEMIS program: part 2 case studies. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 212(3), 205-212

Many challenges are associated with the ever increasing level of energy consumption and the damage to the environment caused by the pollutants from all sectors. On the local level the problem is associated with matters such as noise and air pollution... Read More about Modelling vehicle emissions using the TEMIS program: part 2 case studies..

Leg extensor power and quadriceps strength: an assessment of repeatability in patients with osteoarthritic knees (1998)
Journal Article
Robertson, S., Frost, H., Doll, H., & O’Connor, J. J. (1998). Leg extensor power and quadriceps strength: an assessment of repeatability in patients with osteoarthritic knees. Clinical Rehabilitation, 12(2), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1191/026921598673072472

OBJECTIVE:
To assess the repeatability of two muscle function measures -- leg extensor power (LEP) and isometric quadriceps force (IQF) -- in a population of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
DESIGN:
Repeat measures of LEP and IQF at 25 de... Read More about Leg extensor power and quadriceps strength: an assessment of repeatability in patients with osteoarthritic knees.

Resetting the compass for the business information landscape (1998)
Journal Article
Hall, H., & Burke, M. E. (1998). Resetting the compass for the business information landscape. Business Information Review, 15(1), 22-26. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266382984236605

Kaye (1991) recognised the crucial importance of providing new business information managers with an understanding of business per se, as well as the actual sources used in its support. He set the context for the early 1990s in Information and busine... Read More about Resetting the compass for the business information landscape.

Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder. (1998)
Journal Article
Hart, E., Ross, P., & Nelson, J. (1998). Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder. Evolutionary Computation, 6(1), 61-80. https://doi.org/10.1162/evco.1998.6.1.61

This work addresses the real-life scheduling problem of a Scottish company that must produce daily schedules for the catching and transportation of large numbers of live chickens. The problem is complex and highly constrained. We show that it can be... Read More about Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder..

Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 2. Process improvement (1998)
Journal Article
Turner, P., & Murphy, R. J. (1998). Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 2. Process improvement. Wood science and technology, 32(1), 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00702557

This paper forms a continuation of the work on treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters. Turner and Murphy (1995) in an earlier paper indicated that gas flow rate into the wood substrate was the principle factor limiting the rate of bo... Read More about Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 2. Process improvement.

Actors in the HRD Process: An Exploratory Study (1998)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., Heraty, N., & Morley, M. (1998). Actors in the HRD Process: An Exploratory Study. International Studies of Management and Organization, 28(1), 114-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/00208825.1998.11656729

No abstract available.

Determinants of energy consumption: examination of alternative transport policies using the temis program. (1998)
Journal Article
Saleh, W., Nelson, J., & Bell, M. G. (1998). Determinants of energy consumption: examination of alternative transport policies using the temis program. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 3(2), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1361-9209%2897%2900030-8

Many challenges are associated with the increasing level of energy consumption and the environmental damage caused. At the local level, there is noise and air pollution while at the global level there are problems associated with acid rain, ozone lay... Read More about Determinants of energy consumption: examination of alternative transport policies using the temis program..

Political Conflict, Partition, and the Underdevelopment of the Irish Economy (1998)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M., Hamilton, D., & Munck, R. (1998). Political Conflict, Partition, and the Underdevelopment of the Irish Economy. Review of Radical Political Economics, 30(1), 1-31. https://doi.org/10.1177/048661349803000101

This paper argues that the partition of Ireland has not only contributed to over seventy years of political instability and conflict, but has also contributed to the underdevelopment of the Irish economy, North and South. The paper examines the histo... Read More about Political Conflict, Partition, and the Underdevelopment of the Irish Economy.

The political economy of a divided Ireland (1998)
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Michie, J., & Sheehan, M. (1998). The political economy of a divided Ireland. Cambridge Journal of Economics, 22(2), 243-259. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.cje.a013715

For a peace process in Ireland to succeed it will require an active transition away from the underlying causes of conflict—not just the partition of the country, but the inequalities of opportunities and employment between the communities in Northern... Read More about The political economy of a divided Ireland.

Commentary cognitive engineering as the development of information spaces (1998)
Journal Article
Benyon, D. (1998). Commentary cognitive engineering as the development of information spaces. Ergonomics, 41(2), 153-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/001401398187170

Winning new product business in the contract electronics industry (1998)
Journal Article
Hunt, I., & Jones, R. (1998). Winning new product business in the contract electronics industry. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 18(2), 130-142. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579810193276

The electronics contract manufacturing market is growing and becoming increasingly competitive with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) expanding their use of contract manufacturers (CMs) to balance workload, lower operation costs and avoid manuf... Read More about Winning new product business in the contract electronics industry.

Ecological and Regional Protests in Uttarakhand, Northern India (1998)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (1998). Ecological and Regional Protests in Uttarakhand, Northern India. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 89(1), 56-65. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9663.00006

This article examines the continuities and discontinuities between the Chipko ecological movement and the recent regional movement for a separate State of Uttarakhand in the Indian Himalayas. The movement for a separate Uttarakhand State within the I... Read More about Ecological and Regional Protests in Uttarakhand, Northern India.