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A dynamic connection capability for pervasive adaptive environments using JCSP (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kosek, A., Syed, A., Kerridge, J., & Armitage, A. (2009, April). A dynamic connection capability for pervasive adaptive environments using JCSP. Paper presented at AISB 2009 Convention

The house, office or warehouse environment is full of devices that make users’ life and work easier. People nowadays use personal computers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants, mobile phones and many more devices with ease. The mechanism to connec... Read More about A dynamic connection capability for pervasive adaptive environments using JCSP.

The Sleep Elaboration–Awake Pruning (SEAP) theory of memory: Long term memories grow in complexity during sleep and undergo selection while awake. Clinical, psychopharmacological and creative implications (2009)
Journal Article
Charlton, B. G., & Andras, P. (2009). The Sleep Elaboration–Awake Pruning (SEAP) theory of memory: Long term memories grow in complexity during sleep and undergo selection while awake. Clinical, psychopharmacological and creative implications. Medical Hypotheses, 73(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.03.005

The Personalised Surface, New Approaches to Digital Printmaking (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thompson, P. (2009). The Personalised Surface, New Approaches to Digital Printmaking. In The Personalised Surface: New Approaches to Digital Printmaking

My work is formed through practice-based research and is placed within the context of the transferred image. I have developed my digital practice from traditional methods of painting, printmaking and the multiple, through contextual study and action... Read More about The Personalised Surface, New Approaches to Digital Printmaking.

A new approach to visualize ecosystem health by using parasites (2009)
Journal Article
Palm, H. W., & Rückert, S. (2009). A new approach to visualize ecosystem health by using parasites. Parasitology Research, 105(2), 539-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-009-1423-z

A new approach is chosen to visualize ecosystem health by using parasite bioindicators in Segara Anakan Lagoon, a brackish water ecosystem at the southern Java coast, Indonesia. Three fish species (Mugil cephalus, Scatophagus argus, Epinephelus coioi... Read More about A new approach to visualize ecosystem health by using parasites.

Playing the game: HCI careers in the competency era (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McEwan, T. (2009, April). Playing the game: HCI careers in the competency era. Paper presented at HCI Educators 2009

This paper summarises the increasing formalization of HCI-related job-roles in competency frameworks (such as the UK’s Skills Framework for the Information Age – SFIA), and the adoption of these by industry. At present these are mainly in mature area... Read More about Playing the game: HCI careers in the competency era.

Long-acting, reversible and permanent methods of contraception: insight into women’s choice of method. (2009)
Journal Article
Kane, R., Irving, G., Brown, S., Parkes, N., Walling, M., & Killick, S. (2009). Long-acting, reversible and permanent methods of contraception: insight into women’s choice of method. Quality in Primary Care, 17, 107-114

Background This study aims to explore the views of women concerning their choice of long-acting method of contraception. Method: two-hundred and eighty-six women who had either been sterilised or fitted with an etonorgestrel (ETN) implant or the le... Read More about Long-acting, reversible and permanent methods of contraception: insight into women’s choice of method..

Effects of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on breeding success in a long lived seabird (2009)
Journal Article
Lewis, S., Elston, D. A., Daunt, F., Cheney, B., & Thompson, P. M. (2009). Effects of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on breeding success in a long lived seabird. Oikos, 118(4), 521-528. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0706.2008.17308.x

There is growing concern over the impacts of climate change on animal species. Many studies have demonstrated impacts of climate change at the population level, and density dependent effects of climate are frequently reported. However, there is an in... Read More about Effects of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on breeding success in a long lived seabird.

A brief survey of service development needs for dual diagnosis in East Midlands prisons (2009)
Journal Article
Hughes, L. (2009). A brief survey of service development needs for dual diagnosis in East Midlands prisons. Advances in dual diagnosis, 2(1), 21-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/17570972200900004

There are significant numbers of prisoners with complex substance misuse, health and mental health needs. Although there have been substantial developments in drug and mental health services within prisons and the wider criminal justice system, this... Read More about A brief survey of service development needs for dual diagnosis in East Midlands prisons.

Agent-based tools for modeling and simulation of self-organization in peer-to-peer, ad hoc, and other complex networks (2009)
Journal Article
Niazi, M., & Hussain, A. (2009). Agent-based tools for modeling and simulation of self-organization in peer-to-peer, ad hoc, and other complex networks. IEEE Communications Magazine, 47(3), 166-173. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2009.4804403

Agent-based modeling and simulation tools provide a mature platform for development of complex simulations. They however, have not been applied much in the domain of mainstream modeling and simulation of computer networks. In this article, we evaluat... Read More about Agent-based tools for modeling and simulation of self-organization in peer-to-peer, ad hoc, and other complex networks.

Validity of the use of a fixed point for intracycle velocity calculations in swimming (2009)
Journal Article
Psycharakis, S. G., & Sanders, R. H. (2009). Validity of the use of a fixed point for intracycle velocity calculations in swimming. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(2), 262-265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2007.11.008

The intracycle velocity (V) of a fixed point on a swimmer’s body, usually the hip, is frequently calculated as a direct indication of the intracycle V of the centre of mass (CM). The purpose of this study was to examine whether the intracycle V of th... Read More about Validity of the use of a fixed point for intracycle velocity calculations in swimming.

Why does acetylation protect wood from microbiological attack? (2009)
Journal Article
Hill, C. A. S. (2009). Why does acetylation protect wood from microbiological attack?. Wood Material Science and Engineering, 4(1-2), 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480270903249409

Three main mechanisms have been postulated for explaining why acetylation provides protection from wood against fungal decay, which can be divided into biochemical (substrate recognition) and physical (cell wall nanopore blocking or cell wall moistur... Read More about Why does acetylation protect wood from microbiological attack?.

Vicarious traumatisation in practitioners who work with adult survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse: Literature review and directions for future research (2009)
Journal Article
Chouliara, Z., Hutchison, C., & Karatzias, T. (2009). Vicarious traumatisation in practitioners who work with adult survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse: Literature review and directions for future research. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 9(1), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140802656479

Primary objective: The authors sought to summarise and evaluate evidence regarding vicarious traumatisation (VT) in practitioners working with adult survivors of sexual violence and/or child sexual abuse (CSA). Methods and selection criteria: Relev... Read More about Vicarious traumatisation in practitioners who work with adult survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse: Literature review and directions for future research.

A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students (2009)
Journal Article
Barron, P., & D'Annunzio-Green, N. (2009). A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students. Active learning in higher education, 10(1), 7-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787408100190

While the most common type of student entering higher education falls within the 17—19-year-old age group, universities in the UK are keen to accept other categories of students onto programmes as a means of increasing diversity and maintaining stude... Read More about A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students.

Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges. (2009)
Book
Wilmsmeier, G., & Sánchez, R. (2009). Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges. ECLAC/ United Nations

This report analyses the current state of the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) Bolivia and Paraguay. The report analyses the traditional topics (1) infrastructure at national level and connectivity towards adjacent countries; (2) the recent de... Read More about Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges..

Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: moving on to the highest flexibility level. (2009)
Journal Article
Khamkanya, T., & Sloan, B. (2009). Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: moving on to the highest flexibility level. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 13, 37-52. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648-715X.2009.13.37-52

Flexible working has emerged as a modern concept for managing office resources more effectively, efficiently, and economically. The highest level of flexible working environment, a non-territorial working environment, can provide the best opportunity... Read More about Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: moving on to the highest flexibility level..

Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service. (2009)
Journal Article
Hancock, P. G., & Raeside, R. (2009). Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service. Prison Journal, 89, 99-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885508330445

This investigation explores the relationship of sentence management and recidivism. Data were manually gathered on a sample of more than 200 prisoners released from two facilities in Scotland. Key elements of sentence management are observed as signi... Read More about Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service..

Local government and the problem of English governance. (2009)
Journal Article
Fenwick, J., McMillan, J., & Elcock, H. (2009). Local government and the problem of English governance. Local Government Studies, 35, 5-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/03003930802574417

The paper is concerned with the problematic nature of English governance. The discussion begins with reference to the reluctance to engage in debates about English national governance. It then poses a series of questions about the balance to be drawn... Read More about Local government and the problem of English governance..