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The role of communication to the retention of seafarers in the profession (2015)
Journal Article
Papachristou, A., Stantchev, D., & Theotokas, I. (2015). The role of communication to the retention of seafarers in the profession. WMU journal of maritime affairs / World Maritime University, 14(1), 159-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13437-015-0085-1

The aim of this paper is to examine the availability of and access to communication facilities on board ships as a key factor that contributes to the retention of seafarers in the profession. To understand the communication options available on board... Read More about The role of communication to the retention of seafarers in the profession.

Book review of 'Communication Design: Insights from the Creative Industries' (Yates and Price 2015) (2015)
Journal Article
Macdonald, I. (2015). Book review of 'Communication Design: Insights from the Creative Industries' (Yates and Price 2015). AD, 33-33

Derek Yates and Jessie Price’s book Communication Design: Insights from the Creative Industries is about designers who make a difference in the world. Its aim is to bridge the gap between education and emerging practices in communication design so th... Read More about Book review of 'Communication Design: Insights from the Creative Industries' (Yates and Price 2015).

Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) (2015)
Journal Article
Shaw, S., Oei, T. P. S., & Sawang, S. (2015). Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX). Psychological Assessment, 27(1), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038195

This study reported on the validation of the psychometric properties, the factorability, validity, and sensitivity of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) in 3 clinical and nonclinical samples. A mixed sample of 997 participants—community (n = 663),... Read More about Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX).

Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study (2015)
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Bandara, Y. M., Garaniya, V., Chin, C., & Leong, Z. H. (2015). Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study. Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 31(1), 161-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsl.2015.03.007

Foldable containers have the potential to enhance the cost efficiency of the logistics industry and improve the problem of space allocation at seaports. Using primary and secondary data sources the pros and cons of using foldable containers as compar... Read More about Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study.

A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy (2015)
Journal Article
Fiorini, G., Bland, J., Hughes, E., Castelli, V., & Vaira, D. (2015). A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy. Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 24(1), 95-100. https://doi.org/10.15403/jgld.2014.1121.fio

Background & Aims: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been suggested as a cause of impaired drug absorption. This infection leads to alteration of the gastric acid secretion that may change the conformational characteristics of drugs and t... Read More about A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy.

The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses (2015)
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Hu, S. X., Luk, A. L., & Smith, G. D. (2015). The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2(1), 86-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.01.006

Objective To examine the effects of various hazardous factors in working environments on burnout in a cohort of clinical nurses in Macau. Methods A cross–sectional survey was used to examine specific workplace hazards for burnout in qualifie... Read More about The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses.

Drivers for Outside-In port hinterland integration in Latin America: The case of Veracruz, Mexico (2015)
Journal Article
Wilmsmeier, G., Monios, J., & Rodrigue, J. (2015). Drivers for Outside-In port hinterland integration in Latin America: The case of Veracruz, Mexico. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 14, 34-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2014.10.013

This paper examines the spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in Latin America, through an analysis of a detailed case study of the port of Veracruz in Mexico. It explores the spatial distribution of seaports and inland... Read More about Drivers for Outside-In port hinterland integration in Latin America: The case of Veracruz, Mexico.

An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market. (2015)
Journal Article
Omar, M., & Osei, C. (2015). An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market. Transnational Marketing Journal, 3, 45-60

This paper focuses on factors that influence the degree of involvement in foreign markets. Using survey method, the research data was obtained from 112 usable responses from a sample of 500 UK companies which operate in at least two other countries.... Read More about An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market..

Etched in the Memory. (2015)
Journal Article
Forster, A. M., Vettese-Forster, S., & Borland, J. (2015). Etched in the Memory. RICS Building Conservation Journal, 28-29

Alan Forster, Samantha Vettese-Forster and John Borland explore the cultural value of preserving historic graffiti.

A novel situation specific network security for Wireless Sensor Networks (2015)
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Al-Rousan, M., Bani Yassein, M., Al-Dubai, A., Ghaleb, B., & Mahmoud, I. (2015). A novel situation specific network security for Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors & transducers, 186(3), 33-42

Researchers have come up with many high level security protocols and key management algorithms that can be applied for different types of networks. The main characteristics of wireless sensor networks that are limited computation and power made it di... Read More about A novel situation specific network security for Wireless Sensor Networks.

An examination of perioperative temperature fluctuations in canine patients undergoing routine neutering (2015)
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Fraser, M., Beverly, F., & Wood, B. (2015). An examination of perioperative temperature fluctuations in canine patients undergoing routine neutering. Veterinary Nurse, 6(2), 124-128. https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2015.6.2.124

Objective: To examine the fluctuations in body temperature in dogs undergoing routine neutering both during surgery and in the recovery phase. Methods: Utilising a convenience sampling approach, body temperatures of 17 healthy male and female do... Read More about An examination of perioperative temperature fluctuations in canine patients undergoing routine neutering.

The problem of English language export fiction in Europe (2015)
Journal Article
Craighill, S. (2015). The problem of English language export fiction in Europe. Publishing Research Quarterly, 31(2), 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12109-015-9400-0

Translations from the English language domain are reportedly declining, thus suggesting that there is a counter trend in publishing where Anglophone markets are coexisting more favourably alongside small-nation book trades. This article, however, arg... Read More about The problem of English language export fiction in Europe.

Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach (2015)
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Wani, S., Maker, J., Thompson, J., Barnes, J., & Singleton, I. (2015). Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach. Agriculture, 5(2), 155-169. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture5020155

The efficacy of “gaseous” ozone in reducing numbers and re-growth of food-borne pathogens, (Escherichia coli and Listeria spp.), on leafy salads was investigated using spinach. A preliminary in vivo study showed 1-log reduction in six strains of E. c... Read More about Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach.

Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education (2015)
Journal Article
Mahoney, C. M., Rowat, A. M., Macmillan, M., & Dennis, M. S. (2015). Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education. British Journal of Nursing, 24(6), 319-325. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2015.24.6.319

Background and aims: Dysphagia is common after stroke, so feeding through a nasogastric (NG) tube may be necessary. These tubes are frequently dislodged, causing interruption to feeding and hydration, and potential aspiration of feed or fluids into... Read More about Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education.

Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA) (2015)
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Hanley, J., Fairbrother, P., Krishan, A., McCloughan, L., Padfield, P., Paterson, M., Pinnock, H., Sheikh, A., Sudlow, C., Todd, A., & McKinstry, B. (2015). Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Trials, 16(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0628-y

Background Good blood pressure (BP) control reduces the risk of recurrence of stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Although there is strong evidence that BP telemonitoring helps achieve good control, none of the major trials have considered th... Read More about Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients (2015)
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Giesinger, J. M., Kesterke, N., Hamilton, D. F., Holzner, B., Jost, B., & Giesinger, K. (2015). Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 16(1), 67 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0520-7

Background To generate an item list for the assessment of joint awareness in shoulder patients and to collect patient feedback on the comprehensibility of the items and the forgotten joint concept. Methods Item content was generated on the basis... Read More about Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients.

Reliability and validity of the short Hong Kong Chinese Self-Regulation of Learning Self-Report Scale (SRL-SRS-C) (2015)
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Pitkethly, A. J., & Lau, P. W. C. (2016). Reliability and validity of the short Hong Kong Chinese Self-Regulation of Learning Self-Report Scale (SRL-SRS-C). International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 14(3), 210-226. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2015.1025810

Objectives: This study translated and shortened the original English, six-factor, Self-Regulated Learning Self-Report Scale (SRL-SRS). This version was subsequently assessed for its reliability and validity, for use in a Hong Kong Chinese adolescent... Read More about Reliability and validity of the short Hong Kong Chinese Self-Regulation of Learning Self-Report Scale (SRL-SRS-C).