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Defining and detecting undesirable disturbance in the context of eutrophication. (2007)
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Tett, P., Gowen, R. J., Mills, D., Fernandes, T., Gilpin, L., Huxham, M., …Malcolm, S. J. (2007). Defining and detecting undesirable disturbance in the context of eutrophication. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 55, 282-297. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2006.08.028

An understanding of undesirable disturbance to the balance of organisms is needed to diagnose marine eutrophication as defined by EU Directives and OSPAR. This review summarizes the findings of the UK Defra-funded Undesirable Disturbance Study Team,... Read More about Defining and detecting undesirable disturbance in the context of eutrophication..

Performance, importance and user disgruntlement: a six-step method for measuring satisfaction with travel modes. (2007)
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Stradling, S. G., Anable, J., & Carreno, M. (2007). Performance, importance and user disgruntlement: a six-step method for measuring satisfaction with travel modes. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 41, 98-106. doi:10.1016/j.tra.2006.05.013

The technique described in this paper builds on work in the customer service literature on the measurement of customer dissatisfaction to develop a new way of combining measures of performance (how well is this aspect of a service being delivered?) a... Read More about Performance, importance and user disgruntlement: a six-step method for measuring satisfaction with travel modes..

The effects of marathon running on expression of the complement regulatory proteins CD55 (DAF) and CD59 (MACIF) on red blood cells. (2007)
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Simpson, R. J., Florida-James, G., Whyte, G. P., Middleton, N., Shave, R., George, K., & Guy, K. (2007). The effects of marathon running on expression of the complement regulatory proteins CD55 (DAF) and CD59 (MACIF) on red blood cells. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 99, 201-204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0326-2

Exercise is known to result in the haemolysis of red blood cells (RBCs). Although mechanical stressors such as footstrike and an increased velocity of blood flow may be involved, the biological mechanisms that underpin RBC haemolysis remain elusive.... Read More about The effects of marathon running on expression of the complement regulatory proteins CD55 (DAF) and CD59 (MACIF) on red blood cells..

Thyroid hormone signaling in human ovarian surface epithelial cells. (2007)
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Rae, M. T., Gubbay, O., NaKostogiannou, A., Price, D., Critchley, H. O. D., & Hillier, S. G. (2007). Thyroid hormone signaling in human ovarian surface epithelial cells. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 92, 322-327. doi:10.1210/jc.2006-1522

Ovarian surface epithelial (OSE) cells express multiple nuclear hormone receptor genes, including those encoding thyroid hormone and estrogen receptors (TR and ER, respectively). Ovarian cancer is hormone-dependent, and epidemiological evidence links... Read More about Thyroid hormone signaling in human ovarian surface epithelial cells..

Impact of repeated prolonged exercise bouts on cardiac function and biomarkers. (2007)
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Middleton, N., Shave, R., George, K., Whyte, G. P., Simpson, R. J., Florida-James, G., & Gaze, D. (2007). Impact of repeated prolonged exercise bouts on cardiac function and biomarkers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39, 83-90. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000239395.93578.60

Purpose: The present study examined the impact of repeated bouts of prolonged (< 60 min) exercise on left ventricular function and cardiac biomarkers. Methods: Ten athletes completed a 15.3-mile hill run on three consecutive days and were assessed... Read More about Impact of repeated prolonged exercise bouts on cardiac function and biomarkers..

Managing complexity in agile global fashion industry supply chains. (2007)
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Masson, R., Losif, L., MacKerron, G., & Fernie, J. (2007). Managing complexity in agile global fashion industry supply chains. International Journal of Logistics Management, The, 18, 238-254. https://doi.org/10.1108/09574090710816959

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the agile supply chain management practices adopted by UK clothing retailers in order to effectively manage the supply of innovative, high-margin, high-fashion content product offerings in a complex g... Read More about Managing complexity in agile global fashion industry supply chains..

Anaerobic biodegradation of linear alkylbenzene: Isomeric ratio as a monitoring tool. (2007)
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Johnson, S. J., Barry, D. A., & Christofi, N. (2007). Anaerobic biodegradation of linear alkylbenzene: Isomeric ratio as a monitoring tool. Land Contamination and Reclamation, 15, 235-241. doi:10.2462/09670513.858

Linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) are common environmental contaminants associated with a range of industrial and domestic activities. Although natural environments receiving LABs may exhibit a range of redox conditions, until now only aerobic biodegradati... Read More about Anaerobic biodegradation of linear alkylbenzene: Isomeric ratio as a monitoring tool..

An investigation of hotel property renovation. (2007)
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Hassanien, A. (2007). An investigation of hotel property renovation. Property Management, 25, 209-224. doi:10.1108/02637470710753602

The purpose of this paper is to present an empirically-based insight into the practice and perception of architects, interior designers and building contractors who make up the external parties involved in the hotel renovation process. In the pap... Read More about An investigation of hotel property renovation..

Branding strategy and consumer high-technology product. (2007)
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Hamann, D., Williams, J., & Omar, M. (2007). Branding strategy and consumer high-technology product. Journal of Product and Brand Management, 16, 98-111. doi:10.1108/10610420710739973

The paper aims to propose a model to investigate the relationships between price, use, quality, and culture regarding the adoption of high-technology branding strategy. Design/methodology/approach - Based on the identified areas of influence - price,... Read More about Branding strategy and consumer high-technology product..

Trigger questions: their role in problem based learning - Do they add value to the quality of interactive business case study solutions? (2007)
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Gallagher, J. (2007). Trigger questions: their role in problem based learning - Do they add value to the quality of interactive business case study solutions?. Journal of Business Case Studies, 3, 9-22

The most effective learning is grounded in experience - learning by doing. However, in business schools it is unlikely that many of the students will have had any great exposure to real life business experience. Moreover, the depth of their experienc... Read More about Trigger questions: their role in problem based learning - Do they add value to the quality of interactive business case study solutions?.

The IntelCities elearning platform, knowledge management system and digital library for semantically-rich e-governance services. (2007)
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Deakin, M., Allwinkle, S., Campbell, F. H., & Jesurethnam, J. P. (2007). The IntelCities elearning platform, knowledge management system and digital library for semantically-rich e-governance services. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 2, 31-38

The paper examines the architecture and services of the e-learning platform and describes how the knowledge management system designed for IntelCities is supported by the IP’s digital library. It suggests the e-Learning platform, knowledge manageme... Read More about The IntelCities elearning platform, knowledge management system and digital library for semantically-rich e-governance services..

An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation. (2007)
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Clarke, P., Munawwar, S., Davidson, A., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2007). An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation. Building Service Engineering Research and Technology, 28, 189-197. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624407076907

Horizontal hourly and sub-hourly diffuse and beam irradiance are required for the estimation of global irradiance on a given tilted surface. This information is used by engineers and architects for various solar energy applications and also to calcul... Read More about An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation..

Careers in hospitality management: Generation Y's experiences and perceptions. (2007)
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Barron, P., Maxwell, G., Broadbridge, A., & Ogden, S. (2007). Careers in hospitality management: Generation Y's experiences and perceptions. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 14, 119-128. doi:10.1375/jhtm.14.2.119

This article is founded on Broadbridge, Maxwell and Ogden's (2006) work on the job experiences and career expectations of Generation Y undergraduates who are soon to embark on their full-time careers. The industrial context under examination is the U... Read More about Careers in hospitality management: Generation Y's experiences and perceptions..

Learning, living and working: experiences of international postgraduate students at a Scottish university. (2007)
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Barron, P., Baum, T., & Conway, F. (2007). Learning, living and working: experiences of international postgraduate students at a Scottish university. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 14, 85-101. doi:10.1375/jhtm.14.2.85

International students have, for many years, sought higher education in the United Kingdom (UK) and other major English-speaking destinations (MESDs). Recently, a combination of government initiatives, development of the higher education sector and t... Read More about Learning, living and working: experiences of international postgraduate students at a Scottish university..

Active Labour market policy in Scotland: does it make a difference? (2007)
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Adams, J. (2007). Active Labour market policy in Scotland: does it make a difference?. International Journal of Manpower, 28, 30-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720710733456

The paper aims to show that active labour market policies in Scotland over a nine-year period have failed to meet key policy objectives. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses the UK national online manpower information system (NOMIS) to conduc... Read More about Active Labour market policy in Scotland: does it make a difference?.