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Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in Poland: further evidence for the changing epidemiology of MRSA. (2008)
Journal Article
Bogut, A., Kozioł-Montewka, M., Baranowicz, I., Józ’wiak, L., Al-Doori, Z., Morrison, D., …Ksia˛z’ek, A. (2007). Community-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in Poland:
further evidence for the changing epidemiology
of MRSA. The new microbiologica. 31. . 229-234. . ISSN 1121-7138.

This study reports the isolation of CA-MRSA strain which was found to colonize the nasal mucosa of a patient undergoing haemodialysis treatment. The MRSA was subjected to molecular analysis by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE), multiplex PCR as... Read More about Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in Poland: further evidence for the changing epidemiology of MRSA..

Using electronic surveying to assess psychological distress within the UK university student population: a multi-site pilot investigation. (2008)
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Bewick, B. M., Gill, J. S., Mulhern, B., Barkham, M., & Hill, A. J. (2008). Using electronic surveying to assess psychological distress within the UK university student population: a multi-site pilot investigation. E-journal of applied psychology clinical and social issues, 4, 1-5. doi:10.7790/ejap.v4i2.120

This paper describes the level of psychological distress within university students participating in an evaluation of a web-based intervention for alcohol use. Data was collected from 1129 students from four UK universities. Psychological distress... Read More about Using electronic surveying to assess psychological distress within the UK university student population: a multi-site pilot investigation..

Attacker-defender models and road network vulnerability (2008)
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Bell, M. G. H., Kanturska, U., Schmocker, J. D., & Fonzone, A. (2008). Attacker-defender models and road network vulnerability. Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 366, 1893-1906. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2008.0019

The reliability of road networks depends directly on their vulnerability to disruptive incidents, ranging in severity from minor disruptions to terrorist attacks. This paper presents a game theoretic approach to the analysis of road network vulnerabi... Read More about Attacker-defender models and road network vulnerability.

'Housing First' as a means of addressing multiple needs and homelessness. (2008)
Journal Article
Atherton, I. & Nicholls, C. M. (2007). 'Housing First' as a means of addressing multiple needs and homelessness. European journal of homelessness. 2. . 289-303. . ISSN 2030-2762.

This paper considers the effectiveness of Housing First and its applicability to the European context. Housing First approaches explicitly incorporate secure tenures as an intrinsic part of support packages for homeless people who have mental health... Read More about 'Housing First' as a means of addressing multiple needs and homelessness..

Application of genetic algorithm to design of sequentially rotated circularly polarised dual-feed microstrip patch antenna array. (2008)
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Aljibouri, B., Sambell, A., & Sharif, B. S. (2008). Application of genetic algorithm to design of sequentially rotated circularly polarised dual-feed microstrip patch antenna array. Electronics Letters, 44, 708. https://doi.org/10.1049/el%3A20080947

A design procedure for a circularly polarised 2 times 2 patch antenna array is presented. The structure involves 22 design parameters with associated constraints, and a multi-objective genetic algorithm is developed to determine the parameter values.... Read More about Application of genetic algorithm to design of sequentially rotated circularly polarised dual-feed microstrip patch antenna array..

Optimization of MPRM functions using tabular techniques and genetic algorithms. (2008)
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Al-Jassani, B. A., Urquhart, N. B., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2008). Optimization of MPRM functions using tabular techniques and genetic algorithms. The Mediterranean journal of electronics and communications, 4, 115-125

This paper presents new techniques and algorithms to compute and optimize Mixed Polarity Reed Muller logic functions (MPRM) using Tabular techniques and Genetic Algorithms (GA). The first algorithm is used for bidirectional conversion between Fixed P... Read More about Optimization of MPRM functions using tabular techniques and genetic algorithms..

Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation (2008)
Journal Article
Feng, Y., Liu, X., Liu, X., Feng, Y., & Kerridge, J. (2008). Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation. IET Software, 2(2), 149. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-sen%3A20070049

As a solution to eliminating component mismatches, a generative aspect- oriented approach to component adaptation is presented. The approach enjoys high level of automation and capability of deep level adaptation, which is achieved in an aspect-orien... Read More about Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation.

Moisture adsorption isotherms of Acacia Mangium and Endospermum Malaccense using dynamic vapour sorption. (2008)
Journal Article
Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A. S., Curling, S., Hashim, W. S., & Hamdan, H. (2008). sorption. Journal of tropical forest science, 21, 277-285

Moisture adsorption isotherms of Acacia mangium and sesenduk using dynamic vapour sorption. Two Malaysian hardwoods, namely, acacia (Acacia mangium) and sesenduk (Endospermum malaccense) were studied to determine their moisture sorption behaviour usi... Read More about Moisture adsorption isotherms of Acacia Mangium and Endospermum Malaccense using dynamic vapour sorption..

Shoulder and hip roll changes during 200-m front crawl swimming (2008)
Journal Article
Psycharakis, S., & Sanders, R. (2008). Shoulder and hip roll changes during 200-m front crawl swimming. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40, 2129-2136. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31818160bc

Purpose: To determine accurately the magnitude and changes in shoulder roll (SR) and hip roll (HR) throughout a 200m maximum front crawl swim and whether SR and HR were associated with swimming velocity (V). Bilateral roll asymmetries and timing diff... Read More about Shoulder and hip roll changes during 200-m front crawl swimming.

An examination of subgroup classification in irritable bowel syndrome patients over time: a prospective study. (2008)
Journal Article
Penny, K. I., Smith, G. D., Steinke, D. T., Kinnear, M., Penman, I., & Ramsay, D. (2008). An examination of subgroup classification in irritable bowel syndrome patients over time: a prospective study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45, 1715-1720. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.04.004

Abstract Background Irritablebowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex functional gastrointestinal disorder which to date remains poorly understood. Therapies for irritablebowel syndrome (IBS) patients are usually aimed at relieving the predominant symptom... Read More about An examination of subgroup classification in irritable bowel syndrome patients over time: a prospective study..

Collecting student feedback: a comparison of questionnaire and other methods (2008)
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Huxham, M., Laybourn, P., Cairncross, S., Gray, M., Brown, N., Goldfinch, J., & Earl, S. (2008). Collecting student feedback: a comparison of questionnaire and other methods. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 33, 675-686. doi:10.1080/02602930701773000

A study was conducted comparing the feedback received from students about teaching obtained using different instruments. Twelve first- and second-year undergraduate modules were selected from seven different schools within a single university. Studen... Read More about Collecting student feedback: a comparison of questionnaire and other methods.

Governance and accountability: a role for social accounts in the sustainable school. (2008)
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Gibbon, J., Fenwick, J., & McMillan, J. (2008). Governance and accountability: a role for social accounts in the sustainable school. Public Money and Management, 28, 353-360. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9302.2008.00669.x

Alongside formal systems of governance in secondary education there are important informal relationships of accountability among key stakeholders, organized around voluntary obligation in the public interest. Developing these accountabilities enhanc... Read More about Governance and accountability: a role for social accounts in the sustainable school..

Characterization of signaling and traffic in Joost (2008)
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Alhaisoni, M., & Liotta, A. (2009). Characterization of signaling and traffic in Joost. Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, 2, 75-83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12083-008-0015-5

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) IPTV applications have increasingly been considered as a potential approach to online broadcasting. Recently, many applications such as PPlive, PPStream, and Sopcast have been deployed to deliver live streaming via P2P. One of the... Read More about Characterization of signaling and traffic in Joost.

Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection (2008)
Journal Article
King, A. E., Wheelhouse, N., Cameron, S., McDonald, S. E., Lee, K., Entrican, G., …Horne, A. W. (2009). Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Human Reproduction, 24(3), 679-686. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/den452

BACKGROUND: Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) and elafin are anti-protease and anti-microbial molecules with a role in innate immune defence. They have been demonstrated at multiple mucosal surfaces including those of the female reproduct... Read More about Expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor and elafin in human fallopian tube and in an in-vitro model of Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

Metazoan fish parasites of Segara Anakan Lagoon, Indonesia, and their potential use as biological indicators (2008)
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Palm, H. W., Rueckert, S., Hagen, W., & Yuniar, A. T. (2009). Metazoan fish parasites of Segara Anakan Lagoon, Indonesia, and their potential use as biological indicators. Regional Environmental Change, 9(4), 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-008-00

The present study reports metazoan fish parasites from Segara Anakan, a brackish water lagoon located at the southern Java coast, Indonesia. Seven economically important marine fish species (Mugil cephalus, Siganus javus, Scatophagus argus, Caranx se... Read More about Metazoan fish parasites of Segara Anakan Lagoon, Indonesia, and their potential use as biological indicators.

Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives? (2008)
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Rye, T., & Mykura, W. (2009). Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives?. Journal of Transport Geography, 17(6), 451-456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.08.003

A concessionary fare (hereafter referred to as a “concession”) is offered to defined groups of people to travel at a reduced fare on public transport. This paper discusses concessions that are arranged by the government for social policy reasons, and... Read More about Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives?.

Potential use of DNA adducts to detect mutagenic compounds in soil (2008)
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Hua, G., Lyons, B., Killham, K., & Singleton, I. (2009). Potential use of DNA adducts to detect mutagenic compounds in soil. Environmental Pollution, 157(3), 916-921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2008.10.026

In this study, three different soils with contrasting features, spiked with 300 mg benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)/kg dry soil, were incubated at 20 °C and 60% water holding capacity for 540 days. At different time points, BaP and {DNA} were extracted and quant... Read More about Potential use of DNA adducts to detect mutagenic compounds in soil.

Study on photoelectrochemical solar cells of nanocrystalline Cd0. 7Zn0. 3Se-water soluble conjugated polymer (2008)
Journal Article
Chavhan, S., Mane, R., Lee, W., Senthilarasu, S., Han, S., Lee, J., & Lee, S. (2009). Study on photoelectrochemical solar cells of nanocrystalline Cd0. 7Zn0. 3Se-water soluble conjugated polymer. Electrochimica Acta, 54(11), 3169-3175. https://doi.org/10.

Cadmium zinc selenide (Cd0.7Zn0.3Se) nanocrystalline thin films were chemically synthesized onto indium tin oxide (ITO)-coated glass substrate at relatively low temperature (