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Requesting X-rays in A&E : A Comparative Study. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neades, B. L. (1994, November). Requesting X-rays in A&E : A Comparative Study. Paper presented at Royal College of Nursing A&E Association Annual Conference, Daresbury

Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls (1994)
Journal Article
Edmonstone, Y., Austin, M., Prentice, N., Dougall, N., Freeman, C. P. L., Ebmeier, K. P. & Goodwin, G. M. (1994). Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls. Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica. 90. (4). 298-303. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1994.tb01597.x. ISSN 0001-690X.

Twelve patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were investigated at rest using single photon emission computerized tomography with 99mTc-exametazime. The uptake of 99mTc-exametazime was expressed relative to calcarine/occipital cortex. Pati... Read More about Uptake of99mTc-exametazime shown by single photon emission computerized tomography in obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with major depression and normal controls.

Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons (1994)
Journal Article
Barnes Jr., E. M., Baumgartner, B. J., Harvey, R. J., & Darlison, M. G. (1994). Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons. Molecular Brain Research, 26(1-2), 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-328x%2894%2990068-x

Research report
We have used quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to analyze the expression of {GABAA} receptor subunit genes in cultured neurons from the chick embryo cerebral cortex. During maturation of the neuro... Read More about Developmental up-regulation and agonist-dependent down-regulation of GABAA receptor subunit mRNAs in chick cortical neurons.

Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guan, Z., Thomson, P., & Almaini, A. E. A. (1994, October). Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter

A parallel 8x8 2's complement multiplier based on a novel 5:3 counter is presented. The structure of the multiplier is simple, regular and very suitable for VLSI implementation. Compared with Wallace tree and Redundant Bimary Addition Tree, the propo... Read More about Parallel CMOS 2's complement multiplier based on 5:3 counter..

Media and Birth Images. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (1994, October). Media and Birth Images. Paper presented at Motherhood and Manipulation, Loughborough University

The impact of consumerism on antenatal clinic literature.

PASAT performance and the pattern of uptake of 99mTc-exametazime in brain estimated with single photon emission tomography. (1994)
Journal Article
Deary, I. J., Ebmeier, K. P., MacLeod, K. M., Dougall, N., Hepburn, D. A., Frier, B. M. & Goodwin, G. M. (1994). PASAT performance and the pattern of uptake of 99mTc-exametazime in brain estimated with single photon emission tomography. Biological Psychology. 38. (1). 1-18. doi:10.1016/0301-0511(94)90046-9. ISSN 0301-0511.

The effect of the paced auditory serial addition test (PASAT) on the regional uptake of 99mTc-exametazime was determined by single photon emission computed tomography. Twenty insulin-treated diabetic outpatients were scanned at rest and during the pe... Read More about PASAT performance and the pattern of uptake of 99mTc-exametazime in brain estimated with single photon emission tomography..

Urban and rural fertility in Bangladesh: A causal approach (1994)
Journal Article
Khan, H. T. A., & Raeside, R. (1994). Urban and rural fertility in Bangladesh: A causal approach. Biodemography and Social Biology, 41(3-4), 240-251. https://doi.org/10.1080/19485565.1994.9988875

Fertility models are constructed from the 1989 Bangladesh Fertility Survey (BFS) employing path analysis. These models are developed and interpreted for urban and rural situations. As a proxy for fertility, the number of children ever born is used, a... Read More about Urban and rural fertility in Bangladesh: A causal approach.

Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1 (1994)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., & O′Cinneide, B. (1994). Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1. Journal of European industrial training, 18(8), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599410068024

Reviews literature highlighting a number of problems associated with entrepreneurship education and training programmes. The major problem relates to balance: too much of an emphasis on knowledge and not enough on competence; too much emphasis on in... Read More about Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1.

Theoretical analysis of the LP mode in e-core fibre. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hu, X., South, R., & Rutter, M. (1994). Theoretical analysis of the LP mode in e-core fibre. In R. E. Fischer, & W. J. Smith (Eds.), Current Developments in Optical Design and Optical Engineering IV (430-437). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188024

The LP mode in e-core fiber has been analyzed theoretically. It is found that the solution of the modal fields of e-core fiber is a combination of Mathieu and modified Mathieu functions. The modal eigenvalue equations are derived. The mode nondegener... Read More about Theoretical analysis of the LP mode in e-core fibre..

Images of motherhood in antenatal cllinic literature. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (1994, September). Images of motherhood in antenatal cllinic literature. Paper presented at 14th Annual Conference of the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland

A critical analysis of the manipulation of the pregant woman as a consumer.

Organisational Structures and Contexts in British National Governing Bodies of Sport (1994)
Journal Article
Theodoraki, E. I., & Henry, I. P. (1994). Organisational Structures and Contexts in British National Governing Bodies of Sport. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 29(3), 243-265. doi:10.1177/101269029402900302

This paper reports the findings of the first stages of a research project which investigates the organisational structures of the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) in Britain and the strategic management styles which these organisations emplo... Read More about Organisational Structures and Contexts in British National Governing Bodies of Sport.

The Investment Decision-making Process and Investment Determinants in the Northern Ireland Manufacturing Sector (1994)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M. (1994). The Investment Decision-making Process and Investment Determinants in the Northern Ireland Manufacturing Sector. Regional Studies, 28(5), 511-520. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343409412331348436

The investment decision-making process and investment determinants in the Northern Ireland manufacturing sector, Reg. Studies 28, 511-520. The way in which companies make investment decisions is one of the least understood processes in the workings o... Read More about The Investment Decision-making Process and Investment Determinants in the Northern Ireland Manufacturing Sector.

Toxoplasma Gondii: An Investigation of Infection in the Immunocompromised Host (1994)
Thesis
Nicoll, S. J. Toxoplasma Gondii: An Investigation of Infection in the Immunocompromised Host. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1052952

The aim of this study was to develop a sensitive and specific method of detecting Toxoplasma gondii in the immunocompromised host which would reduce the need for other tests and would ensure the prompt initiation of the appropriate treatment, the eff... Read More about Toxoplasma Gondii: An Investigation of Infection in the Immunocompromised Host.

A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera (1994)
Journal Article
Wan, C., Dickinson, K., & Binnie, T. (1994). A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera. IFAC papers online, 27(12), 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-6670%2817%2947460-x

The availability of a range image processing systems has made automatic traffic image analysis a viable proposition. The industrial take-up of image processing technology for traffic monitoring and control has been slow. One reason can be attributed... Read More about A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera.

Information strategy and manufacturing industry — Case studies in the Scottish textile industry (1994)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (1994). Information strategy and manufacturing industry — Case studies in the Scottish textile industry. International Journal of Information Management, 14(4), 281-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/0268-4012%2894%2990005-1

The results are given of an investigation into the perception and use of information as a strategic resource for effective business performance and competitive advantage in the Scottish high performance textile industry. Case studies reveal that ther... Read More about Information strategy and manufacturing industry — Case studies in the Scottish textile industry.

Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators (1994)
Journal Article
Lynch, P. A. (1994). Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 6(4), 25-31. doi:10.1108/09596119410060892

Assesses the implications for tourism organizations, with responsibility for training, of promoting world‐class standards in the delivery of the UK tourism product. Analyses the implications through a detailed assessment of the demand for training b... Read More about Demand for Training by Bed and Breakfast Operators.

Potential manipulation of glycaemic control by patients with diabetes: Unreliability of random blood glucose measurements (1994)
Journal Article
Gold, A., Charlton, J., Allwinkle, J., & Frier, B. (1994). Potential manipulation of glycaemic control by patients with diabetes: Unreliability of random blood glucose measurements. Practical Diabetes International, 11(4), 160-161. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1960110408

Glycaemic control is often assessed using a random blood glucose measurement in patlents attending for diabetes review in specialist clinics. This measurement is susceptible to manipulation by patients and the aim of this study was to determine the e... Read More about Potential manipulation of glycaemic control by patients with diabetes: Unreliability of random blood glucose measurements.