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Conrad, Ford, Wells and Modernism (2012)
Journal Article
Dryden, L. (2012). Conrad, Ford, Wells and Modernism. L'Epoque Conradienne,

This article develops on my previous work on Conrad and Wells, but brings Ford more firmly into the frame. The argument centres on how Conrad and Ford discussed their efforts to create a 'New Form' for the English novel. It positions Wells as being m... Read More about Conrad, Ford, Wells and Modernism.

Everyday listening to auditory displays: lessons from acoustic ecology. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Droumeva, M., & McGregor, I. (2012). Everyday listening to auditory displays: lessons from acoustic ecology. In Proceedings of The 18th International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD2012)

In order to design auditory displays that function well within the cultural, informational and acoustic ecology of everyday situations designers as well as researchers in psychoacoustics need to continue to gain a better understanding of how listener... Read More about Everyday listening to auditory displays: lessons from acoustic ecology..

Process validation of urban freight and logistics models (2012)
Journal Article
Donnelly, R., Thompson, R. G., & Wigan, M. (2012). Process validation of urban freight and logistics models. Procedia, social and behavioral sciences, 39, 400-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.03.117

A number of innovative modelling approaches for the analysis of urban freight demand and its impact upon the built environment and transport infrastructure have been proposed over the past several years. These range from new and more robust synthetic... Read More about Process validation of urban freight and logistics models.

The Gordian knot – provision and integrated provision in Scotland and England (2012)
Journal Article
Donaldson, J. H., McIntosh, B., & Jones, S. (2012). The Gordian knot – provision and integrated provision in Scotland and England. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 18, 462-463

Comment Paper: The changing shape of health means human resources is always adapting. Healthcare needs to assume that workforce delivery systems are efficient within defined financial parameters. In the UK, two NHS systems have emerged with fundamen... Read More about The Gordian knot – provision and integrated provision in Scotland and England.

Systematic review of grading practice: Is there evidence of grade inflation? (2012)
Journal Article
Donaldson, J. H., & Gray, M. (2012). Systematic review of grading practice: Is there evidence of grade inflation?. Nurse Education in Practice, 12, 101-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2011.10.007

Systematic Review of Grading Practice: Is there evidence of grade inflation? This paper describes the outcomes of a systematic review of literature pertaining to the grading of practice within nursing, midwifery, medicine and allied health profession... Read More about Systematic review of grading practice: Is there evidence of grade inflation?.

The mass-retrofitting of an energy efficient low carbon dioxide zone (2012)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., Reid, A., & Campbell, F. H. (2012). The mass-retrofitting of an energy efficient low carbon dioxide zone. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 165, 197-208. https://doi.org/10.1680/ener.12.00004

This paper offers a case-study analysis of a recent attempt to reduce energy consumption and the associated levels of carbon dioxide emissions by way of and through what has been termed ‘an active and integrated institutional arrangement’. It involve... Read More about The mass-retrofitting of an energy efficient low carbon dioxide zone.

Constructive scaffolding for accessible PBL. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davison, B., & McEwan, T. (2012). Constructive scaffolding for accessible PBL. . https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2012.6462395

We reflect on the success of embedding legal, social, ethical and professional issues (LSEPI) into computing courses while at the same time encouraging a "growth mindset" in our students. We review the only compulsory course for our first year comput... Read More about Constructive scaffolding for accessible PBL..

Moisture conditions in timber cladding: field trial data for Sitka spruce (2012)
Journal Article
Davies, I., Fairfield, C. A., Stupart, A., & Wilson, P. (2012). Moisture conditions in timber cladding: field trial data for Sitka spruce. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 165, 263-278. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.11.00033

Exposure trials on timber cladding are valuable for informing facade designers. This paper describes a trial using Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). Sitka spruce is the only UK-grown timber available in sufficient volume to supply the growing cladding... Read More about Moisture conditions in timber cladding: field trial data for Sitka spruce.

The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis (2012)
Journal Article
Cullinane, K., & Wang, Y. (2012). The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis. Maritime Policy and Management, 39, 169-187. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2011.650719

This paper aims to provide a hierarchical configuration of the container port industry. It attempts to do so by determining a port hierarchy and then, utilising this, deriving the nature of the spatial interactions between sample ports in East Asia.... Read More about The hierarchical configuration of the container port industry: an application of multiple linkage analysis.

The right resources to support LIS research: findings from the RiLIES2 project poll (2012)
Journal Article
Cruickshank, P., Hall, H., & Irving, C. (2012). The right resources to support LIS research: findings from the RiLIES2 project poll. Library and information research, 36(113), 24-31

In 2011 and 2012 the Library and Information Science Research Coalition supported two projects entitled Research in Librarianship Impact Evaluation Study (RiLIES1 and RiLIES2). This paper discusses the results of a survey completed in spring 2012 as... Read More about The right resources to support LIS research: findings from the RiLIES2 project poll.

Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., Alexander, J., & Bongers, F. (2012). Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication.

Accoya® GluLam beams were specified for use as an external foundation support detail for an innovative low carbon affordable home in the Scottish Highlands. This detail was identified in collaboration with Neil Sutherland Architects (NSA) LLP where t... Read More about Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication..

Contestability in bus markets – evidence from the British de-regulated market (2012)
Journal Article
Cowie, J. (2012). Contestability in bus markets – evidence from the British de-regulated market. Applied Economics, 44, 4777-4785. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2011.564146

Following the 1985 Transport Act in Great Britain, reforms in the provision of bus services continue across Europe and other parts of the world to this day. The British experience, however, remains a key point of study in informing these continuing d... Read More about Contestability in bus markets – evidence from the British de-regulated market.

Public feedback - but personal feedforward? (2012)
Journal Article
Cowan, J., & Chiu, Y. J. (2012). Public feedback - but personal feedforward?. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, 4,

Academic feedback is taken here as the reporting to student writers of the strengths and weaknesses of their submitted draft work, while academic feedforward refers to constructive advice regarding possible strengthening of students’ next work. Both... Read More about Public feedback - but personal feedforward?.

The learner’s role in assessing higher level abilities (2012)
Journal Article
Cowan, J., & Cherry, D. (2012). The learner’s role in assessing higher level abilities. Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 6, 12-22

This paper responds to the vision of a new assessment culture, which will be a meaningful integration of teaching, learning and assessment. It reviews the advice in the literature about assessment, and from there identifies principles for the assessm... Read More about The learner’s role in assessing higher level abilities.

Developing a Pedagogy for Interactive Learning. (2012)
Book Chapter
Cowan, J. (2012). Developing a Pedagogy for Interactive Learning. In J. Jia (Ed.), Educational Stages and Interactive Learning (1-17). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0137-6.ch001

Recent developments in higher education have seen the demise of much didactic, teacher-directed instruction which was aimed mainly towards lower-level educational objectives. This traditional educational approach has been largely replaced by methods... Read More about Developing a Pedagogy for Interactive Learning..