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A grounded theory approach to explore how women with Type 1 diabetes manage their diabetes during the menopausal transition (2012)
Thesis
Mackay, L. A grounded theory approach to explore how women with Type 1 diabetes manage their diabetes during the menopausal transition. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5689

Aim
To explore the experiences of women with Type 1 diabetes during the menopausal transition using a grounded theory approach and, from the data, develop a substantive theory that will have potential implications for service users and service provi... Read More about A grounded theory approach to explore how women with Type 1 diabetes manage their diabetes during the menopausal transition.

Family law. (2012)
Book Chapter
Macfarlane, L. B. (2011). Family law. In M. A. Mulhern (Ed.), The LawJohn Donald

J. Leslie Mitchell/Lewis Grassic Gibbon and exploration (2012)
Journal Article
Lyall, S. (2012). J. Leslie Mitchell/Lewis Grassic Gibbon and exploration. Scottish Literary Review, 4, 131-150

The article presents the literary works of James Leslie Mitchell using the pseudonym Lewis Grassic Gibbon. It discusses Mitchell's adventurous spirit as reflected in the travel exploits of his characters in "The Lost Trumpet," "Hanno" and "The Thirte... Read More about J. Leslie Mitchell/Lewis Grassic Gibbon and exploration.

Dividend tunneling and joint expropriation: empirical evidence from China's capital market (2012)
Journal Article
Lv, H., Li, W., & Gao, S. S. (2012). Dividend tunneling and joint expropriation: empirical evidence from China's capital market. European Journal of Finance, 18, 369-394. https://doi.org/10.1080/1351847X.2011.579741

This paper examines the association between cash dividends and the shareholders balancing mechanism (SBM) using the exogeneity and endogeneity assumptions of corporate ownership structure. This paper identifies, in the case of China, whether paying c... Read More about Dividend tunneling and joint expropriation: empirical evidence from China's capital market.

Using qualitative methodologies to understand behaviour change (2012)
Journal Article
Logie-MacIver, L., Piacentini, M. G., & Eadie, D. (2012). Using qualitative methodologies to understand behaviour change. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 15, 70-86. https://doi.org/10.1108/13522751211192008

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of qualitative approaches to add depth and insight to understanding concerning the issues involved when consumers try to make changes in their behaviour. The context of this study is people tr... Read More about Using qualitative methodologies to understand behaviour change.

Technical evaluation of an e-health platform. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lo, O., Fan, L., Buchanan, W. J., & Thuemmler, C. (2012). Technical evaluation of an e-health platform. In M. Macedo (Ed.), Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Health 2012

Methodologies for evaluation of e-Health platforms are still lacking. We propose an e-Health evaluation framework that aims to provide a concise methodology for the evaluation of e-Health platforms under three main categories: usability evaluation, l... Read More about Technical evaluation of an e-health platform..

A Tai Chi exercise programme improved exercise behaviour and reduced blood pressure in outpatients with hypertension (2012)
Journal Article
Lo, H., Yeh, C., Chang, S., Sung, H., & Smith, G. D. (2012). A Tai Chi exercise programme improved exercise behaviour and reduced blood pressure in outpatients with hypertension. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 18, 545-551. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12006

This two‐group pretest and posttest quasi‐experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Tai Chi exercise programme on exercise behaviour and blood pressure (BP) in outpatients with hypertension. The experimental group (n = 27) received the Ya... Read More about A Tai Chi exercise programme improved exercise behaviour and reduced blood pressure in outpatients with hypertension.

Financial anatomy of the E4 Helsinki-Lahti shadow toll PPP-Project. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leviäkangas, P., Wigan, M., & Haapasalo, H. J. O. (2012). Financial anatomy of the E4 Helsinki-Lahti shadow toll PPP-Project.

Purpose - Purpose: This paper investigates the returns to the investors and the state in private finance of road infrastructure. It uses an empirical case of the E4 Helsinki-Lahti road, which was built in 1995-1999 in Finland as the first real PPP-pr... Read More about Financial anatomy of the E4 Helsinki-Lahti shadow toll PPP-Project..

Determination of inflammatory and prominent proteomic changes in plasma and adipose tissue after high-intensity intermittent training in overweight and obese males (2012)
Journal Article
Leggate, M., Carter, W. G., Evans, M. J. C., Vennard, R. A., Sribala-Sundaram, S., & Nimmo, M. A. (2012). Determination of inflammatory and prominent proteomic changes in plasma and adipose tissue after high-intensity intermittent training in overweight and obese males. Journal of Applied Physiology, 112, 1353-1360. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01080.2011

This study aimed to determine whether 2 wk of high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) altered inflammatory status in plasma and adipose tissue in overweight and obese males. Twelve participants [mean (SD): age 23.7 (5.2) yr, body mass 91.0 (8.0)... Read More about Determination of inflammatory and prominent proteomic changes in plasma and adipose tissue after high-intensity intermittent training in overweight and obese males.

The kinematic features of motorcycles in congested urban networks (2012)
Journal Article
Lee, T., Polak, J. W., Bell, M. G. H., & Wigan, M. (2012). The kinematic features of motorcycles in congested urban networks. Accident analysis and prevention, 49, 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2011.04.002

The aim of this paper is to compare the kinematic features of motorcycles with those of passenger cars in urban traffic. The hypothesis that motorcycles’ capability to swerve in urban traffic contributes to their seemingly assertive behaviour is exam... Read More about The kinematic features of motorcycles in congested urban networks.

Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults (2012)
Journal Article
Lee, S. H., Cox, K. M., Grant, R., Kennedy, C., & Kilbride, L. (2012). Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007609.pub2

Background
Many patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) have spinal instability but are determined, by their clinician, to be unsuitable for surgical internal fixation due to their advanced disease. Mobilisation may be hazardous in... Read More about Patient positioning (mobilisation) and bracing for pain relief and spinal stability in metastatic spinal cord compression in adults.

Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. (2012)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Garrod, B. (2012). Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2012.667070

Revenue management is often identified as a potentially valuable tool for addressing some of the challenges currently facing visitor attractions. This article sets out to investigate the adoption of revenue-management practices by Scottish paid-entry... Read More about Managing revenue in Scottish visitor attractions..

Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5. (2012)
Report
Lawrence, A., Marcroft, J., Crawford, D., & Hairstans, R. (2012). Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5. Edinburgh, Scotland: Accsys Technologies

Until now, using wood in damp external conditions for structural applications has been a real challenge, chiefly because of the risk of fungal attack. The most effective preservatives are by definition toxic and so have environmental issues both in u... Read More about Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5..

Cancer awareness among adolescents in Britain: a cross-sectional study (2012)
Journal Article
Kyle, R. G., Forbat, L., & Hubbard, G. (2012). Cancer awareness among adolescents in Britain: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 12, 580. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-580

Background: Little is known about adolescents' cancer awareness and help-seeking behaviour in Britain. This study assessed adolescents': awareness of cancer symptoms, common cancers, and the relationship between cancer and age; anticipated delay and... Read More about Cancer awareness among adolescents in Britain: a cross-sectional study.

Employment Conversations: understanding the impact of cancer on work. (2012)
Report
Kyle, R. G., Culbard, B., Gray, N. M. & Hubbard, G. (2011). Employment Conversations: understanding the impact of cancer on work. Edinburgh, Scotland: Macmillan Cancer Support/ Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) exists to support people living with illness manage the impact of ill-health on work. But, there are few VR services to specifically support people with cancer with work-related issues. And, because there are so few ser... Read More about Employment Conversations: understanding the impact of cancer on work..

Relationships between deprivation and duration of children's emergency admissions for breathing difficulty, feverish illness and diarrhoea in North West England: an analysis of hospital episode statistics (2012)
Journal Article
Kyle, R. G., Campbell, M., Powell, P., & Callery, P. (2012). Relationships between deprivation and duration of children's emergency admissions for breathing difficulty, feverish illness and diarrhoea in North West England: an analysis of hospital episode statistics. BMC Pediatrics, 12, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-12-22

Background In the United Kingdom there has been a long term pattern of increases in children's emergency admissions and a substantial increase in short stay unplanned admissions. The emergency admission rate (EAR) per thousand population for breathin... Read More about Relationships between deprivation and duration of children's emergency admissions for breathing difficulty, feverish illness and diarrhoea in North West England: an analysis of hospital episode statistics.

Integrating community children’s nursing in urgent and emergency care: a qualitative comparison of two teams in North West England (2012)
Journal Article
Kyle, R. G., Banks, M., Kirk, S., Powell, P., & Callery, P. (2012). Integrating community children’s nursing in urgent and emergency care: a qualitative comparison of two teams in North West England. BMC Pediatrics, 12, 101. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-12-101

Background: Despite the policy principle that "children are best cared for at home whenever possible" children continue to have high rates of emergency department (ED) attendance and emergency hospital admission. Community Children's Nursing Teams (C... Read More about Integrating community children’s nursing in urgent and emergency care: a qualitative comparison of two teams in North West England.

Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers (2012)
Journal Article
Kurauchi, F., Schmoecker, J., Fonzone, A., Hemdan, S. M. H., Shimamoto, H., & Bell, M. G. H. (2012). Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers. Transportation research record, 2284, 89-99. https://doi.org/10.3141/2284-11

In high-frequency transit networks, travelers are often assumed to reduce their travel time by identifying sets of attractive lines. This concept was used in the development of most transit assignment models. Whether transfer penalties and waiting ti... Read More about Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers.