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Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner. Nursery World, 23,

When making the transition to studying at degree level, students will be challenged to think in new and unaccustomed ways, with different study practices than they have used before. Embarking on any degree involves a step-change in a student's approa... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner.

A Candidate H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Elicits Protective Immunity in Mice (2010)
Journal Article
Steitz, J., Barlow, P. G., Hossain, J., Kim, E., Okada, K., Kenniston, T., Rea, S., Donis, R. O., & Gambotto, A. (2010). A Candidate H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Elicits Protective Immunity in Mice. PLOS ONE, 5(5), Article e10492. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0010492

Background
In 2009 a new pandemic disease appeared and spread globally. The recent emergence of the pandemic influenza virus H1N1 first isolated in Mexico and USA raised concerns about vaccine availability. We here report our development of an adeno... Read More about A Candidate H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Elicits Protective Immunity in Mice.

Improved protection against avian influenza H5N1 virus by a single vaccination with virus-like particles in skin using microneedles (2010)
Journal Article
Song, J.-M., Kim, Y.-C., Barlow, P. G., Hossain, M. J., Park, K.-M., Donis, R. O., Prausnitz, M. R., Compans, R. W., & Kang, S.-M. (2010). Improved protection against avian influenza H5N1 virus by a single vaccination with virus-like particles in skin using microneedles. Antiviral Research, 88(2), 244-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2010.09.001

To develop a more effective vaccination method against H5N1 virus, we investigated the immunogenicity and protective efficacy after skin vaccination using microneedles coated with influenza virus-like particles containing hemagglutinin derived from A... Read More about Improved protection against avian influenza H5N1 virus by a single vaccination with virus-like particles in skin using microneedles.

A new semantic-supported and agent-based decentralized algorithm for resource discovery in economic grid (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rahimzadeh, P., Barati, M., & Alizadeh, R. (2010, August). A new semantic-supported and agent-based decentralized algorithm for resource discovery in economic grid. Presented at 2010 3rd International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE 2010), Chengdu, China

Grid computing offers geographically dispatched heterogeneous resources in order to perform complex computations. Besides, issues such as sharing, allocation and integration of resources as well as resource discovery are of high importance in grid co... Read More about A new semantic-supported and agent-based decentralized algorithm for resource discovery in economic grid.

Deacon (World Premier) (2010)
Exhibition / Performance
Moir, Z. Deacon (World Premier). Performed at Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, UK. 19 September 2010

(The premier performance of an original 'musical' commissioned by MED-EL UK for the rehabilitation of Cochlear Implant Users)

Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice? (2010)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Glasser, M., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?. BMJ Quality & Safety, 19(5), 383-386. https://doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2008.028969

Introduction: Evaluation of the way in which respiratory care is delivered is increasingly recognised to be an important area for research. When service developments are reported, it is not always clear whether they are subsequently implemented withi... Read More about Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?.

A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: I. PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269IN VIVO IS LINKED TO INACTIVATION OF p53 FUNCTION (2010)
Journal Article
Fraser, J. A., Vojtesek, B., & Hupp, T. R. (2010). A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: I. PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269IN VIVO IS LINKED TO INACTIVATION OF p53 FUNCTION. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 285(48), 37762-37772. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m110.143099

p53 is a thermodynamically unstable protein containing a conformationally flexible multiprotein docking site within the DNA-binding domain. A combinatorial peptide chip used to identify the novel kinase consensus site RXSΦ(K/D) led to the discovery o... Read More about A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: I. PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269IN VIVO IS LINKED TO INACTIVATION OF p53 FUNCTION.

Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit (2010)
Journal Article
McInnes, R. J., Shepherd, A. J., Cheyne, H., & Niven, C. (2010). Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 6(4), 306-317. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2009.00210.x

Infants admitted to a neonatal unit (NNU) are frequently unable to feed by breast or bottle because of ill health or prematurity. These infants require nutritional support until they can start oral feeding. Breastfeeding is advocated for these infant... Read More about Infant feeding in the neonatal unit: Infant feeding in the neonatal unit.

Novel QoS-Aware Gateway Centralized Multi-hop Routing for Wireless Mesh Networks (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhao, L., Al-Dubai, A. Y., & Romdhani, I. (2010, June). Novel QoS-Aware Gateway Centralized Multi-hop Routing for Wireless Mesh Networks. Presented at 2010 10th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology

Wireless Mesh Networking (WMN) emerges as a new technology to reshape the broadband industry towards a more efficient and cost effective connectivity. The WMN has been the ideal technology for the next generation wireless community networks that offe... Read More about Novel QoS-Aware Gateway Centralized Multi-hop Routing for Wireless Mesh Networks.

A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: II. A MODEL IN WHICH PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269INDUCES A MUTANT CONFORMATION TO p53 (2010)
Journal Article
Fraser, J. A., Madhumalar, A., Blackburn, E., Bramham, J., Walkinshaw, M. D., Verma, C., & Hupp, T. R. (2010). A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: II. A MODEL IN WHICH PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269INDUCES A MUTANT CONFORMATION TO p53. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 285(48), 37773-37786. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m110.143107

The p53 DNA-binding domain harbors a conformationally flexible multiprotein binding site that regulates p53 ubiquitination. A novel phosphorylation site exists within this region at Ser269, whose phosphomimetic mutation inactivates p53. The phosphomi... Read More about A Novel p53 Phosphorylation Site within the MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal: II. A MODEL IN WHICH PHOSPHORYLATION AT SER269INDUCES A MUTANT CONFORMATION TO p53.

Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces (2010)
Journal Article
Moore, F. R., Cornwell, R. E., Law Smith, M. J., Al Dujaili, E. A. S., Sharp, M., & Perrett, D. I. (2011). Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278(1706), 774-780. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.1678

The stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis (SL-ICHH) of sexual selection incorporates a role of the stress hormone corticosterone (C; cortisol in humans) in relationships between testosterone (T), immunity and secondary sexual trait expre... Read More about Evidence for the stress-linked immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in human male faces.

What to Expect After the Honeymoon: Testing a Lifecycle Theory of Franchise Relationships (2010)
Journal Article
Blut, M., Backhaus, C., Heussler, T., Woisetschläger, D. M., Evanschitzky, H., & Ahlert, D. (2020). What to Expect After the Honeymoon: Testing a Lifecycle Theory of Franchise Relationships. Journal of Retailing, 87(3), 306-319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretai.2010.06.003

This research examines the evolution of interorganizational relationships in a franchising context. Using U-curve theory, we develop three hypotheses and contrast them with traditional lifecycle theory. Three groups of constructs are affected by life... Read More about What to Expect After the Honeymoon: Testing a Lifecycle Theory of Franchise Relationships.

Effect of aspirin and NSAIDs on risk and survival from colorectal cancer (2010)
Journal Article
Din, F. V. N., Theodoratou, E., Farrington, S. M., Tenesa, A., Barnetson, R. A., Cetnarskyj, R., Stark, L., Porteous, M. E., Campbell, H., & Dunlop, M. G. (2010). Effect of aspirin and NSAIDs on risk and survival from colorectal cancer. Gut, 59(12), 1670-1679. https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.2009.203000

Background Previous studies have shown that aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) lower colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. However, the lowest effective NSAID dose, treatment duration, and effects on survival are not defined. In... Read More about Effect of aspirin and NSAIDs on risk and survival from colorectal cancer.

Ectopic lymphoid tissue formation in the lungs of mice infected with Chlamydia pneumoniae is associated with epithelial macrophage inflammatory protein-2/CXCL2 expression (2010)
Journal Article
Fitch, P., Wheelhouse, N., Bowles, P., Paterson, M., Longbottom, D., Entrican, G., & Howie, S. (2010). Ectopic lymphoid tissue formation in the lungs of mice infected with Chlamydia pneumoniae is associated with epithelial macrophage inflammatory protein-2/CXCL2 expression. Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 162(2), 372-378. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2010.04231.x

Infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cp) accounts for around 10% of community acquired bacterial pneumonia and has been associated with other chronic inflammatory conditions. We describe a C57/Bl6 murine model of Cp lung infection characterized by a... Read More about Ectopic lymphoid tissue formation in the lungs of mice infected with Chlamydia pneumoniae is associated with epithelial macrophage inflammatory protein-2/CXCL2 expression.

Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Freedman, G. (2010, September). Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges. Presented at International Conference on Timber Bridges, ICTB2010

Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges.

Projects for Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Engaging Students across Design Disciplines in a Shared Undergraduate First Year Curriculum. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lambert, I., & Firth, R. (2010, May). Projects for Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Engaging Students across Design Disciplines in a Shared Undergraduate First Year Curriculum. Presented at Cumulus Genk conference 2010: Borderline - Pushing Design Over the Limit

On undergraduate design courses at Edinburgh Napier University, two thirds of the first year curriculum is shared. Working in open studios, students are able to gain awareness of each others’ modes of practice and the common skills that transcend dis... Read More about Projects for Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Engaging Students across Design Disciplines in a Shared Undergraduate First Year Curriculum..

EvoFIT: Police Software For Constructing Facial Composites (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Skelton, F., & Frowd, C. (2010, September). EvoFIT: Police Software For Constructing Facial Composites. Poster presented at Police Learning: A Changing World, University of Central Lancashire