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Scenarios for the future of events and festivals: Mick Jagger at 107 and Edinburgh Fringe (2014)
Book Chapter
Yeoman, I., Robertson, M., McMahon-Beattie, U., & Musarurwa, N. (2014). Scenarios for the future of events and festivals: Mick Jagger at 107 and Edinburgh Fringe. In I. Yeoman, M. Robertson, U. McMahon-Beattie, E. Backer, & K. Smith (Eds.), The Future of Events and Festivals (36-50). (1). Routledge

Introduction: a tipping point The power of festivals and events is multifarious. As both historic artefacts and barometers of current beliefs, opinions and the state of society, events and festivals can be inordinately useful tools. Festivals have al... Read More about Scenarios for the future of events and festivals: Mick Jagger at 107 and Edinburgh Fringe.

Cognitive map(s) of event and festival futures (2014)
Book Chapter
Yeoman, I., Robertson, M., & Wheatley, C. (2014). Cognitive map(s) of event and festival futures. In I. Yeoman, M. Robertson, U. M. .-. Beattie, E. Backer, & K. A. Smith (Eds.), The Future of Events and Festivals (271-314). Routledge

The future cannot be forecasted with a high degree of certainty and precision (Eden and Ackermann 1998); however, understanding the environment and context as explanation is a purposeful way to examine the future. In the future studies literature (Ye... Read More about Cognitive map(s) of event and festival futures.

Innovation in the Australian Spatial Information Industry (2014)
Book Chapter
Sawang, S., Zolin, R., Matthews, J., & Bezemer, M. (2014). Innovation in the Australian Spatial Information Industry. In U. Stettner, B. S. Aharonson, & T. L. Amburgey (Eds.), Exploration and Exploitation in Early Stage Ventures and SMEs (211-236). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/s1479-067x20140000014006

Business literature reveals the importance of generating innovative products and services, but much of the innovation research has been conducted in large firms and not replicated in small firms. These firms are likely to have different perspectives... Read More about Innovation in the Australian Spatial Information Industry.

Assessment for learning environments: a student-centred perspective (2014)
Book Chapter
McDowell, L., & Sambell, K. (2014). Assessment for learning environments: a student-centred perspective. In C. Kreber, . C. Anderson, N. Entwistle, & . J. McArthur (Eds.), Advances and innovations in university assessment and feedback (56-72). Edinburgh University Press. https://doi.org/10.3366/edinburgh/9780748694549.003.0004

Liz McDowell and Say Sambell focus on the importance of assessment for learning. Rather than simply adding new assessment techniques to existing entrenched practices that are seen to encourage learner dependence on their teachers and assign learners... Read More about Assessment for learning environments: a student-centred perspective.

Psychological adjustment of Chinese women with breast cancer: A grounded theory study (2014)
Book Chapter
Ching, S. S.-Y., & Martinson, I. M. (2015). Psychological adjustment of Chinese women with breast cancer: A grounded theory study. In M. de Chesnay (Ed.), Nursing Research Using Grounded Theory (91-115). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826134684.0006

The idea of studying the coping of cancer patients began when the author was working in the oncology ward of an acute hospital in Hong Kong. With the purpose of understanding the coping process of Chinese women with breast cancer and exploring the fa... Read More about Psychological adjustment of Chinese women with breast cancer: A grounded theory study.

Winning through specialization: The role of the business model in value creation (2014)
Book Chapter
Neves Da Rocha, F., & Silva e Meirelles, D. (2014). Winning through specialization: The role of the business model in value creation. In Latin America’s emergence in global services: A new driver of structural change in the region? (215-231). United Nations

The chapter presents a case study on a recent venture in the enterprise system market in Brazil, reporting on the company from its discovery phase through its development into a successful consulting company. The objective of the study is to identify... Read More about Winning through specialization: The role of the business model in value creation.

MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks (2014)
Book Chapter
Onishi, V. C., Ravagnani, M. A., & Caballero, J. A. (2014). MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks. In J. Jaromír Klemeš, P. Sabev Varbanov, & P. Yen Liew (Eds.), 24th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (115-120). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-63456-6.50020-x

This paper introduces a new optimization model for the simultaneous synthesis of heat and work exchange networks. The work integration is performed in the work exchange network (WEN), while the heat integration is carried out in the heat exchanger ne... Read More about MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks.

MINLP Model for the Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks with Handling Pressure of Process Streams (2014)
Book Chapter
Onishi, V. C., Ravagnani, M. A., & Caballero, J. A. (2014). MINLP Model for the Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks with Handling Pressure of Process Streams. In 24th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (163-168). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-63456-6.50028-4

This paper introduces a new mathematical model for the simultaneous synthesis of heat exchanger networks (HENs), wherein the handling pressure of process streams is used to enhance the heat integration. The proposed approach combines generalized disj... Read More about MINLP Model for the Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks with Handling Pressure of Process Streams.

What Makes e-Learning Work? (2014)
Book Chapter
Jamieson, K., Sawang, S., & Newton, C. (2014). What Makes e-Learning Work?. In T. Short, & R. Harris (Eds.), Workforce Development (171-184). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-068-1_11

This chapter examines lessons learnt from a study of the use of e-learning within the rail sector in Australia and explores factors that inhibit or advance its organisational effectiveness. We examine the social, organisational and technical influenc... Read More about What Makes e-Learning Work?.

Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs (2014)
Book Chapter
White, G. R. T., Afolayan, A., & Plant, E. (2014). Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs. In E-commerce Platform Acceptance (23-39). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06121-4_2

The evolution of Information Technology has enhanced consumers' and organisations’ ability to gather information along with purchasing goods and services. Information Technology offers businesses increased competition, lower prices of goods and servi... Read More about Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs.

Stand-up comedy for researchers (2014)
Book Chapter
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2014). Stand-up comedy for researchers. In I. Daly, & A. Brophy Haney (Eds.), 53 interesting ways to communicate your research (57-58). The Professional and Higher Partnership Ltd

Effective researchers need both to conduct high-quality research and to communicate it - to subject specialists, researchers in other fields, research participants, business, government, the third sector, or the public, not to mention potential emplo... Read More about Stand-up comedy for researchers.

Lung Inflammation, oxidative stress and air pollution. (2014)
Book Chapter
Gomes, E. C., & Florida-James, G. (2014). Lung Inflammation, oxidative stress and air pollution. In K. C. Ong (Ed.), Lung Inflammation. InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/58252

This is a very relevant chapter in the context of “Lung Inflammation” because it details and discusses an important theme in this area: air pollution. The analyses of epidemiological studies, conducted in various urban centres, have provided coherent... Read More about Lung Inflammation, oxidative stress and air pollution..

Midwifery care in the community during the woman’s pregnancy (2014)
Book Chapter
Kuipers, Y. (2014). Midwifery care in the community during the woman’s pregnancy. In R. Mander, & V. Fleming (Eds.), Becoming a midwife (28-40). (2nd edn.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203074367-10

Stories such as this made me realise that pregnancy is a major event in the life of a woman and her family and represents a journey to motherhood. How to become a caring, safe and considerate midwife to accompany the woman’s journey is influenced by t... Read More about Midwifery care in the community during the woman’s pregnancy.

The Independent and Non NHS Midwife (2014)
Book Chapter
McHugh, N. (2014). The Independent and Non NHS Midwife. In R. Mander, & V. Fleming (Eds.), Becoming a Midwife (2nd Edition) (119-129). Routledge

An insight into self employed midwifery practice.

Common Errors and Good Practice in Design and Workmanship. (2014)
Book Chapter
García, T. C., Fausti, P., Beentjes, W., Clarke, E., & Steel, C. (2014). Common Errors and Good Practice in Design and Workmanship. In B. Rasmusen, & M. Machimbarrena (Eds.), COST Action TU0901: Building acoustics throughout Europe Volume 1: Towards a common framework in building acoustics throughout Europe (180-257). COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology

A great variety of design and construction techniques have been
described from around the European Union and beyond. COST action TU0901 has provided a unique opportunity to exchange practical experience of the design, construction and in-situ perfor... Read More about Common Errors and Good Practice in Design and Workmanship..

Design and Acoustic Performance of Building Constructions for Multi-Storey Housing: Compendium. (2014)
Book Chapter
Fausti, P., García, T. C., Ingelaere, B., Machimbarrena, M., Monteiro, C. R. A., Santoni, A., Secchi, S., & Smith, S. (2014). Design and Acoustic Performance of Building Constructions for Multi-Storey Housing: Compendium. In B. Rasmussen, & M. Machimbarrena (Eds.), COST Action TU0901 – Building acoustics throughout Europe. Volume 1: Towards a common framework in building acoustics throughout Europe (213-244). COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology

This chapter provides an overview of the range of construction types
found across Europe to meet various sound insulation requirements for separating (party) walls and floors. The typical construction system, material properties and key influencing... Read More about Design and Acoustic Performance of Building Constructions for Multi-Storey Housing: Compendium..

Design for the Value of Inclusiveness (2014)
Book Chapter
Keates, S. (2014). Design for the Value of Inclusiveness. In J. V. D. Hoven, P. E. Vermaas, & I. V. D. Poel (Eds.), Handbook of Ethics, Values and Technological Design (1-17). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6994-6_15-1

There is an increasing awareness that many everyday products and services present challenges and difficulties to potential users. These difficulties may arise because the products and services have not been designed to allow for the full range of fun... Read More about Design for the Value of Inclusiveness.

Tourism Mobilities (2014)
Book Chapter
Hannam, K. (2016). Tourism Mobilities. In A. A. Lew, C. Michael Hall, & A. M. Williams (Eds.), The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism (78-87). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118474648.ch6

Tourism mobilities emphasize the complex interrelationships involved in the movement of people as well as material and nonmaterial things at different scales. This chapter outlines some key aspects of research into tourism mobilities in terms of firs... Read More about Tourism Mobilities.

Ubuntu: Reflections on research within indigenous cultures (2014)
Book Chapter
Davey, J., Ashencaen Crabtree, S., & Parker, J. (2014). Ubuntu: Reflections on research within indigenous cultures. In S. Ashencaen Crabtree (Ed.), Diversity and the Processes of Marginalisation and Otherness: Giving Voice to Hidden Themes - A European Perspective (73-88). Whiting & Birch