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Ly6C supports preferential homing of central memory CD8+ T cells into lymph nodes (2011)
Journal Article
Hänninen, A., Maksimow, M., Alam, C., Morgan, D. J., & Jalkanen, S. (2011). Ly6C supports preferential homing of central memory CD8+ T cells into lymph nodes. European Journal of Immunology, 41(3), 634-644. https://doi.org/10.1002/eji.201040760

Ly6C is a murine cell-surface antigen expressed by plasma cells, subsets of myeloid cells and many T cells, including memory T cells. We previously documented that Ly6C crosslinking induces LFA-1 clustering on naïve CD8(+) T cells. Here, we show that... Read More about Ly6C supports preferential homing of central memory CD8+ T cells into lymph nodes.

Genes and schizophrenia: a pseudoscientific disenfranchisement of the individual: Genes and schizophrenia (2011)
Journal Article
FLEMING, M. P., & MARTIN, C. R. (2011). Genes and schizophrenia: a pseudoscientific disenfranchisement of the individual: Genes and schizophrenia. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(6), 469-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01690.x

The biological model of schizophrenia remains the dominant model within mental health services. It has a powerful influence on the culture of mental health services; providing the structure for the delivery and selection of mental health treatments.... Read More about Genes and schizophrenia: a pseudoscientific disenfranchisement of the individual: Genes and schizophrenia.

Compact Tunable Microstrip F-Slot antenna for Mobile Handset Applications (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Elfergani, I., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., See, C. H., Abidin, Z., Hraga, H., & Excell, P. (2011). Compact Tunable Microstrip F-Slot antenna for Mobile Handset Applications.

This paper presents a design for a single-feed, compact, tunable microstrip F- slot antenna capable of achieving high tuning ranges without using any matching networks. An F shaped slot embedded in a patch is used to generate resonant frequencies. Th... Read More about Compact Tunable Microstrip F-Slot antenna for Mobile Handset Applications.

Audiences as journalists: problems and positions. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Atton, C. (2011, February). Audiences as journalists: problems and positions

A 15-step model for writing a research proposal. (2011)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Fleming, V. (2011). A 15-step model for writing a research proposal. British Journal of Midwifery, 18, 791-798

On occasion midwives may be required to construct a research proposal. In the current climate of evidence-based practice. Such activity is considered an elemental skill for career progression in both education and service. Examples of where writing a... Read More about A 15-step model for writing a research proposal..

Alternative media and professional journalism: separatism or supplementarity? (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Atton, C. (2011, February). Alternative media and professional journalism: separatism or supplementarity?

Optimised concentrator for the Solar Photonic Optoelectronic Transformer System: First optimisation stage (2011)
Journal Article
Muhammad Sukki, F., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S., Stewart, B., & Clive, B. (2011). Optimised concentrator for the Solar Photonic Optoelectronic Transformer System: First optimisation stage. Caledonian Journal of Engineering, 7(1), 19-24

Collecting and storing solar energy will be a key part of efficient renewable technologies for buildings of the future, particularly in the Middle East. This paper presents the topic of improved properties of optical concentrators to achieve increase... Read More about Optimised concentrator for the Solar Photonic Optoelectronic Transformer System: First optimisation stage.

Meeting the challenge of delivering high-quality breastfeeding training for all (2011)
Journal Article
Wallace, L., Hughes, E., Law, S., & Joshi, P. (2011). Meeting the challenge of delivering high-quality breastfeeding training for all. Practising Midwife, 14(1), 20-22

Staff training is an essential element of achieving the prestigious UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) global standard for organisations seeking to provide services that support breastfeeding. A breastfeeding self-study training programme (work... Read More about Meeting the challenge of delivering high-quality breastfeeding training for all.

The hidden curriculum: A critical analysis of tertiary English teaching in China (2011)
Book Chapter
Stanley, P. (2011). The hidden curriculum: A critical analysis of tertiary English teaching in China. In J. Ryan (Ed.), China's Higher Education Reform and Internationalisation, 193-210. Taylor & Francis

No abstract available.

Performing foreigners: Attributed and appropriated roles and identities of Westerners teaching English in Shanghai (2011)
Book Chapter
Stanley, P. (2011). Performing foreigners: Attributed and appropriated roles and identities of Westerners teaching English in Shanghai. In M. Lobo, V. Marotta, & N. Oke (Eds.), Intercultural Relations in a Global World. (Common Ground). Common Ground Research Networks

No abstract available.

Sustainable wheelchair provision. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gowran, R., Murray, E., Sund, T., McKay, E. A., & O'Regan, B. (2011, August). Sustainable wheelchair provision. Presented at Association of Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, Maastricht, Netherlands

This session is to heighten awareness, generate debate, facilitate dialogue, reflect and review current practices and unite as a community of people with a common goal to build a system for sustainable wheelchair provision within their own country. M... Read More about Sustainable wheelchair provision..

Re‐branding Africa. (2011)
Journal Article
Osei, C., & Gbadamosi, A. (2011). Re‐branding Africa. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29(3), 284-304. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129257

Purpose – The purpose of this conceptual paper is to explore how Africa has been branded, and to suggest ways the continent could be re‐branded to attract both international and domestic investments. Design/methodology/approach – An extensive revi... Read More about Re‐branding Africa..

Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2011, January). Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme. Poster presented at Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Edinburgh Napier: Staff Conference, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme

Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2011, January). Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme. Poster presented at Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) Annual Conference, Queens University, Belfast

Podcasting project targeting key stages of the three year undergraduate Adult nursing programme

Family Nursing - Children's Rights (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nicol, J. (2011, January). Family Nursing - Children's Rights. Presented at Family Nursing - Children's Rights, Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Lahti, Finland

Family Nursing - Children's Rights

Temporal change in pre-hospital statin use and total cholesterol levels in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. (2011)
Journal Article
Ranasinghe, I., Freedman, B., Neubeck, L., Costa, B., Devlin, G., Lefkovits, J., …Brieger, D. (2011). Temporal change in pre-hospital statin use and total cholesterol levels in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 20(2), S56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.142

We assessed if patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) were better treated with statins prior to hospitalisation and the effect on total cholesterol (TC) with time.

Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes. (2011)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Redfern, J., Briffa, T., Bauman, A., & Freedman, S. (2011). Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 20(2), S249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.611

Lipid lowering is of paramount importance in the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events. Our original CHOICE (Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events) trial demonstrated significant benefit in lowering total cholesterol... Read More about Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes..

The Relationship Between Nutrition and Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia (2011)
Book Chapter
Fleming, M. P., & Martin, C. R. (2011). The Relationship Between Nutrition and Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia. In Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition (1859-1872). Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92271-3_121

The risk of developing major health problems such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes is significantly higher for people with schizophrenia than it is for the general population. People with schizophrenia are likely to die 1... Read More about The Relationship Between Nutrition and Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia.

Coronary Heart Disease, Diet and Neurocognitive Functioning (2011)
Book Chapter
Martin, C. R., Fleming, M. P., & Thompson, D. R. (2011). Coronary Heart Disease, Diet and Neurocognitive Functioning. In Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition (1555-1566). Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92271-3_101

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide and has an adverse effect on health-related quality of life and well-being. The burden CHD imposes and the costs incurred – human and economic – are profound. Several ris... Read More about Coronary Heart Disease, Diet and Neurocognitive Functioning.

Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life (2011)
Book Chapter
de Luis, D. A., Fleming, M. P., & Martin, C. R. (2011). Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life. In Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition, 3163-3172. Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92271-3_196

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is associated with high mortality, morbidity, and cost. Estimates of the prevalence of dysphagia among individuals older than 50 years ranges from 15% to 22%. The correct evaluation of a patient with dysphagia must not only ta... Read More about Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life.