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TGFbeta in the developing organism (1999)
Book Chapter
MacCallum, J. (1999). TGFbeta in the developing organism. In J. R. Bensen (Ed.), TGFbeta and Cancer. Austin, USA: Landes Bioscience Publications

Franchising as a small business development strategy: A qualitative study of operational and "failed" franchisors in the UK (1999)
Journal Article
Kirby, D., & Watson, A. (1999). Franchising as a small business development strategy: A qualitative study of operational and "failed" franchisors in the UK. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 6(4), 341-349. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006689

The study of franchising as a small business growth strategy is only weakly researched and understood. This preliminary, qualitative investigation examines the experiences of 17 operational and five “failed” franchises in the UK, in translating their... Read More about Franchising as a small business development strategy: A qualitative study of operational and "failed" franchisors in the UK.

The Unequal Unemployed: Discrimination, unemployment and state policy in Northern Ireland (1999)
Book
Sheehan, M., & Tomlinson, M. (1999). The Unequal Unemployed: Discrimination, unemployment and state policy in Northern Ireland. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429431371

First published in 1999, this volume is about unemployment and discrimination, with a focus on Northern Ireland and its debate over patterns of inequality between unemployed Catholics and Protestants. The Unequal Unemployed uses the important and rev... Read More about The Unequal Unemployed: Discrimination, unemployment and state policy in Northern Ireland.

Electronic Publications: an Agenda for National Libraries and Publishers (1999)
Journal Article
Haynes, D. (1999). Electronic Publications: an Agenda for National Libraries and Publishers. Alexandria, 11(3), 167-179. https://doi.org/10.1177/095574909901100304

A questionnaire survey of national libraries and publishers of electronic materials and their representatives) was conducted in order to identify the most important issues about archiving electronic publications. The purpose of the project was to gai... Read More about Electronic Publications: an Agenda for National Libraries and Publishers.

Teleworking Directory (1999)
Book
Blake, M., Cookman, N., & Haynes, D. (1999). Teleworking Directory. London: The British Library

Gestures and multimodal input (1999)
Journal Article
Keates, S., & Robinson, P. (1999). Gestures and multimodal input. Behaviour and Information Technology, 18(1), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.1080/014492999119237

For users with motion impairments, the standard keyboard and mouse arrangement for computer access often presents problems. Other approaches have to be adopted to overcome this. In this paper, we will describe the development of a prototype multimoda... Read More about Gestures and multimodal input.

Hearing people's stories: the life history method. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A. (1999, January). Hearing people's stories: the life history method. Paper presented at Association of Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Conference, Oxford, London

Using computer-aided assessment (1999)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., Sambell, A., & Sexton, G. (1999). Using computer-aided assessment. In L. McDowell (Ed.), Using Information Technology in Teaching, Learning & Assessment. Northumbria University, MARCET

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Seeing the wood for the trees: defining the forgotten concept of patient dissatisfaction in the light of patient satisfaction research (1999)
Journal Article
Coyle, J., & Williams, B. (1999). Seeing the wood for the trees: defining the forgotten concept of patient dissatisfaction in the light of patient satisfaction research. Leadership in Health Services, 12(4), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/13660759910298707

Studies of patient satisfaction are regarded by many as the most important way to obtain patients′ views. To date, relatively few studies have focussed specifically on dissatisfaction. Concerns have been expressed about the validity of the concept of... Read More about Seeing the wood for the trees: defining the forgotten concept of patient dissatisfaction in the light of patient satisfaction research.

Yield Management (1999)
Book Chapter
Yeoman, I., & Leask, A. (1998). Yield Management. In A. Leask, & I. Yeoman (Eds.), Heritage Visitor Attractions: An Operations Management PerspectiveCassell

No abstract available.

Structural timber design. (1999)
Book
Kermani, A. (1999). Structural timber design. Wiley

Structural Timber Design is a comprehensive textbook that provides students of building and civil engineering courses with a wealth of information and in–depth guidance on design methods to the recently revised BS 5268 : Part 2 and the proposed Euroc... Read More about Structural timber design..

Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI (1999)
Journal Article
McCarthy, A. M., & Garavan, T. N. (1999). Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI. Journal of European industrial training, 23(9), 437-445. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599910302613

Proposes that a crucial component of the career development process is what is termed “managerial self‐awareness” (MSA). To‐date relatively little has been written about self‐awareness, particularly in the literature on managerial career development... Read More about Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI.

The ‘Chicken and Egg’ Problem of Co-evolution of Peptides and Their Cognate Receptors: Which Came First? (1999)
Book Chapter
Darlison, M. G., & Richter, D. (1999). The ‘Chicken and Egg’ Problem of Co-evolution of Peptides and Their Cognate Receptors: Which Came First?. In D. Richter (Ed.), Regulatory Peptides and Cognate Receptors (1-11). Berlin: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-49421-8_1

As will be evident from the other chapters in this Volume, small peptide molecules regulate a wide variety of biological processes in both vertebrate and invertebrate species. For each bioactive peptide there exists one or more specific membrane-boun... Read More about The ‘Chicken and Egg’ Problem of Co-evolution of Peptides and Their Cognate Receptors: Which Came First?.

Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method? (1999)
Journal Article
Velander, K., & Mocogni, M. (1999). Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method?. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 38(12), 1134-1140. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X%2899%2900143-5

Ten methods for sampling beach litter were tested on 16 beaches located around the Firth of Forth, Scotland in order to ascertain the effectiveness of the various methods. Both fresh and/or accumulated litter were sampled. Some methods were more effe... Read More about Beach Litter Sampling Strategies: is there a ‘Best’ Method?.

Employer transport plans-a case for regulation? (1999)
Journal Article
Rye, T. (1999). Employer transport plans-a case for regulation?. Transport Reviews, 19(1), 13-31. https://doi.org/10.1080/014416499295655

Employer transport plans (ETPs) are increasingly seen by transport planners as one of potential means to manage the demand for private transport. Such plans seek to reduce trips to work by car by providing, through individual employers, a targeted,... Read More about Employer transport plans-a case for regulation?.