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Contested National Tragedies: An Ethical Dimension (2009)
Book Chapter
Wight, C. (2009). Contested National Tragedies: An Ethical Dimension. In R. Sharpley, & P. R. Stone (Eds.), The Darker Side of Travel: The Theory and Practice of Dark Tourism (129-144). Bristol: Channel View Publications. https://doi.org/10.21832/97818454

This chapter explores some of the intrinsically western ethical complexities associated with the production and consumption of dark tourism attractions, focusing specifi cally on contested narratives of national tragedy and dis-graced mo... Read More about Contested National Tragedies: An Ethical Dimension.

Stochastic Modeling of Narrowband Fading Channels with Three Dimensional Diffuse Scattering (2009)
Book Chapter
Karadimas, P. (2009). Stochastic Modeling of Narrowband Fading Channels with Three Dimensional Diffuse Scattering. In S. Kotsopoulos, & K. Ioannou (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Heterogeneous Next Generation Networking: Innovations and Platforms (361-381

This chapter studies a composite stochastic model, in which the diffuse component arises from three dimensional (3-D) multipath scattering. That case occurs especially in dense scattering environments, in which the tall obstacles cause arrival of mul... Read More about Stochastic Modeling of Narrowband Fading Channels with Three Dimensional Diffuse Scattering.

Listening, Corporeality, Place and Presence (2009)
Book Chapter
Turner, S., McGregor, I., & Turner, P. (2009). Listening, Corporeality, Place and Presence. In P. Turner, S. Turner, & E. Davenport (Eds.), Exploration of Space, Technology, and Spatiality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (113-127). London: IGI Global. htt

This chapter considers the role of sound, and more specifically, listening, in creating a sense of presence (of "being there") in "places" recreated by virtual reality technologies. We first briefly review the treatment of sound in place and presence... Read More about Listening, Corporeality, Place and Presence.

Autonomie und Loyalität in strategischen Unternehmensnetzwerken: Eine Mehrebenenbetrachutung (2009)
Book Chapter
Backhaus, C., Blut, M., Evanschitzky, H., & Woisetschläger, D. M. (2009). Autonomie und Loyalität in strategischen Unternehmensnetzwerken: Eine Mehrebenenbetrachutung. In G. Schreyögg, & J. Sydow (Eds.), Verhalten in Organisationen (141-178). Wiesbaden

Die Möglichkeit der Netzwerkpartner, in gewissen Grenzen autonom Entscheidungen treffen zu können, stellt eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für die Funktionsfähigkeit eines Netzwerks dar. Entsprechend zeigt eine Vielzahl von Untersuchungen positive Eins... Read More about Autonomie und Loyalität in strategischen Unternehmensnetzwerken: Eine Mehrebenenbetrachutung.

Let's Meander Through a Measured Space (2009)
Book Chapter
Kerridge, J. (2009). Let's Meander Through a Measured Space. In Exploration of Space, Technology, and Spatiality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (17-25). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-020-2.ch002

This chapter concerns the question of how people navigate through a space in which other people are also present. Issues addressed include how the space itself affects the way people navigate, how this is changed by the presence of others in the spac... Read More about Let's Meander Through a Measured Space.

'I didn't expect to get so much out of it myself': Student perspectives on the relationship between peer mentoring and self assessment (2009)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., & Beven, P. (2009). 'I didn't expect to get so much out of it myself': Student perspectives on the relationship between peer mentoring and self assessment. In J. Potter, & D. Hampton (Eds.), Students supporting students (15-18). Staff and Ed

This paper presents case study research into the student experience of becoming a mentor on an undergraduate Joint Honours programme at Northumbria University. The teaching team who devised the scheme primarily sought to offer peer mentors a realisti... Read More about 'I didn't expect to get so much out of it myself': Student perspectives on the relationship between peer mentoring and self assessment.

The medium became the message: the MEDAL project as learning space. (2009)
Book Chapter
Samberll, K., & Gibson, M. (2009). The medium became the message: the MEDAL project as learning space. In L. Hodsdon, & R. Segal (Eds.), FDTL voices : drawing from learning and teaching projects (100-107). Higher Education Academy

Our contribution offers a retrospective glimpse into some perspectives on the MEDAL (Making a difference: educational development to enhance academic literacy) project, a three-year initiative that created a pedagogic network for childhood studies (C... Read More about The medium became the message: the MEDAL project as learning space..

Variable message signs: are they effective TDM measures? (2009)
Book Chapter
Saleh, W., Walker, C., & Pai, C. W. (2009). Variable message signs: are they effective TDM measures?. In Travel Demand Management and Road User Pricing: Success, Failure and Feasibility (135-150). Ashgate Publishing

This chapter investigates impacts of Variable Message Signs (VMS) on accidents rates and severities on Scottish trunk roads. A before and after analysis of accidents at 14 selected VMS sites in central and north-east Scotland is presented.

Biomass accumulation in a rehabilitated mangrove forest at Gazi Bay (2009)
Book Chapter
Tamooh, F., Kairo, J. G., Huxham, M., Kirui, B., Mencuccini, M., & Karachi, M. (2009). Biomass accumulation in a rehabilitated mangrove forest at Gazi Bay. In Advances in Coastal Ecology : People, Processes and Ecosystems in Kenya, (138-147). African Stu

Global mangrove coverage is estimated to be 0.4% of the forested areas globally (Spalding et al. 1997). Despite this small areal coverage, mangroves are important because of the range of ecological, economic and environmental services they provide (S... Read More about Biomass accumulation in a rehabilitated mangrove forest at Gazi Bay.

Caring for the person having surgery. (2009)
Book Chapter
Waugh, A., & Botha, A. (2009). Caring for the person having surgery. In C. Brooker, A. Waugh, D. Van Rooyen, & P. J. Jordan (Eds.), Foundations of nursing practice: fundamentals of holistc care (African edition) (681-702). Elsevier-Mosby

Parental problem drug use. (2009)
Book Chapter
Whittaker, A. (2008). Parental problem drug use. In J. Taylor, & M. Themessl-Huber (Eds.), Safeguarding Children in Primary Health CareJessica Kingsley Publishers

Presence and consciousness. (2009)
Book Chapter
Turner, P. (2009). Presence and consciousness. In D. Benyon, M. Smyth, & I. Helgason (Eds.), Presence for everyone: a short guide to presence research (21-24). Peach Consortium

Medication management with older adults. (2009)
Book Chapter
Snowden, A. (2008). Medication management with older adults. In The Care and Wellbeing of Older People A Textbook for Health Care StudentsReflect Press