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The Educational Needs of the Timber Industries – Report of an Online Survey by the Centre for Timber Engineering. (2006)
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Ridley-Ellis, D., & Nolte, S. (2006). The Educational Needs of the Timber Industries – Report of an Online Survey by the Centre for Timber Engineering

This survey was conducted by the Centre for Timber Engineering (CTE) in summer 2005 to investigate the educational needs and preferences of the timber industries. Both employers and employees were asked to define and articulate curriculum and skills... Read More about The Educational Needs of the Timber Industries – Report of an Online Survey by the Centre for Timber Engineering..

Extended induction tutorials for ‘at risk’ students (2006)
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Huxham, M. (2005). Extended induction tutorials for ‘at risk’ students. Ulster: The STAR (Student Transition and Retention) Project

Biology students at risk are identified through the completion of a
diagnostic test, which is based on the characteristics of early leavers.
Those students identified as being at risk are offered the opportunity
to attend a series of tutorials... Read More about Extended induction tutorials for ‘at risk’ students.

Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (2006)
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McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Milligan, V. (2006). Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Blefast: Family Planning Association NI; Family Planning Association UK

The WASP Project is funded by the Children Fund and aims to develop a holistic approach to interventions with families in the Western Board1 area of Northern Ireland. This is the first attempt in Northern Ireland to develop a Board-wide approach to t... Read More about Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows. (2006)
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Waters-Fuller, T., Lurcock, D., Mackenzie, R., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows

Planning guidance is required to advise on appropriate standards against which the suitability of development can be assessed. Consideration is needed of the locale, its
existing character and of future residential amenity. In the noise context, adv... Read More about Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows..

Review of interactive digital television pilot: final report. (2005)
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Smith, C. F., & Webster, W. (2005). Review of interactive digital television pilot: final report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. This report presents an evaluation of the Scottish iDTV (interactive Digital Television) pilot. The research reported here was commissioned by the Scottish Executive in May 2005, undertaken by Dr Colin Smith, Napier University a... Read More about Review of interactive digital television pilot: final report..

Transportation metadata: role of data and information technology section: final metadata working group report. (2005)
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Zmud, J., Wigan, M., Turner, S., Hall, J., Gillman, R., & Harrison, F. (2005). Transportation metadata: role of data and information technology section: final metadata working group report

This report is the collaborative product of a workgroup convened under the auspices of Data and
Information Technology Section (ABJ00) of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). The Lilbrary and
Information Science Committee (ABG40) from the Resea... Read More about Transportation metadata: role of data and information technology section: final metadata working group report..

BS 7000-6:2005 Design management systems. Managing inclusive design. Guide (2005)
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Keates, S. (2005). BS 7000-6:2005 Design management systems. Managing inclusive design. Guide. London, UK: British Standards Institution

BS 7000-6 provides the guidelines for adoption of inclusive approach to to design of products. BS 7000 Part 6 is the British Standard that is a part of the BS 7000 series on Design Management Systems and this part provides guidance on managing inclus... Read More about BS 7000-6:2005 Design management systems. Managing inclusive design. Guide.

Effectiveness of information provision in reducing risks to the environment (2005)
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Andras, P., Bush, J., Garratt, J., Hinks, J., Kennedy, A., Piggott, G., …Willis, K. (2005). Effectiveness of information provision in reducing risks to the environment. Defra

As part of a wider effort to develop new approaches to evaluating and quantifying the benefits of chemicals regulation, this project will review the effectiveness of existing information provision tools (such as classification and labelling for hazar... Read More about Effectiveness of information provision in reducing risks to the environment.