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Stereospecific synthesis of chiral caprolactone monomers from D-glucose. (2003)
Journal Article
Defossemont, G., & Mincher, D. (2003). Stereospecific synthesis of chiral caprolactone monomers from D-glucose. Carbohydrate Research, 338(6), 563-565. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-6215%2802%2900490-1

The synthesis and characterisation of a novel chiral bicyclic oxacaprolactone is reported. The choice of diisopropylidene- -glucose as a starting material allowed selective introduction of the synthetic equivalent necessary for the formation of the s... Read More about Stereospecific synthesis of chiral caprolactone monomers from D-glucose..

Infusion devices: characteristics, limitations and risk management. (2003)
Journal Article
Amoore, J. & Adamson, E. (2003). Infusion devices: characteristics, limitations and risk management. Nursing Standard. 17. . 45-52. . ISSN 0029-6570.

Safe administration of IV
therapy requires skilled use of
the equipment, knowledge of
the associated risks and the
prevention of adverse
consequences. The authors
outline the basic principles
underpinning safe use of
infusion devices.

Emotional changes following childbirth. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McHugh, N. (2003, March). Emotional changes following childbirth

Workshops to support Asian community workers in Leicester

E2F and cell cycle control: a double-edged sword (2003)
Journal Article
Stevens, C., & La Thangue, N. B. (2003). E2F and cell cycle control: a double-edged sword. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 412(2), 157-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-9861%2803%2900054-7

The E2F family of transcription factors plays a central role in regulating cellular proliferation by controlling the expression of both the genes required for cell cycle progression, particularly DNA synthesis, and the genes involved with apoptosis.... Read More about E2F and cell cycle control: a double-edged sword.

SANS and Rheology Study of Aqueous Solutions and Gels Containing Highly Swollen Diblock Copolymer Micelles (2003)
Journal Article
Castelletto, V., Hamley, I. W., English, R. J., & Mingvanish, W. (2003). SANS and Rheology Study of Aqueous Solutions and Gels Containing Highly Swollen Diblock Copolymer Micelles. Langmuir, 19(8), 3229-3235. https://doi.org/10.1021/la026917o

Aqueous micellar solutions and gels of the diblock copolymer E398B19 (E = oxyethylene, B = oxybutylene) have been investigated by rheology and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) in the liquid, soft gel, and hard gel phases. Rheology experiments w... Read More about SANS and Rheology Study of Aqueous Solutions and Gels Containing Highly Swollen Diblock Copolymer Micelles.

Indicator taxa for the conservation of pond invertebrate diversity (2003)
Journal Article
Briers, R. A., & Biggs, J. (2003). Indicator taxa for the conservation of pond invertebrate diversity. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 13(4), 323-330. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.576

1.Ponds are a valuable resource for the conservation of freshwater biodiversity, but are often extremely numerous in a given area, making assessment of the conservation value of individual sites potentially time consuming.* 2.The use of indicator tax... Read More about Indicator taxa for the conservation of pond invertebrate diversity.

Educating the accounting professional: the hidden curriculum of work experience (2003)
Preprint / Working Paper
Windram, B. S. (2003). Educating the accounting professional: the hidden curriculum of work experience

This paper offers a critique of the pre-qualification work experience requirements of accounting students. The analysis draws on literature from post-compulsory education and professional learning to explore and identify important aspects of knowledg... Read More about Educating the accounting professional: the hidden curriculum of work experience.

Three journeys to reflexivity. (2003)
Book Chapter
McKay, E., Ryan, S., & Sumsion, T. (2003). Three journeys to reflexivity. In L. Finlay, & B. Gough (Eds.), Reflexivity: a critical guide for researchers in health and social science, 52-65

The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history (2003)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2003). The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history. Accounting, business & financial history, 13(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585200210164566d

This paper attempts to examine the influences of Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism on the evolution of Chinese accounting before recent accounting reforms commencing in the 1980s. Chinese cultural variables (e.g. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, et... Read More about The influences on Confucianism, Feng Shui and Buddhism in Chinese accounting history.

Re-use of stabilised flue gas ashes from solid waste incineration in cement-treated base layers for pavements (2003)
Journal Article
Cai, Z., Jensen, D. L., Christensen, T. H., & Bager, D. H. (2003). Re-use of stabilised flue gas ashes from solid waste incineration in cement-treated base layers for pavements. Waste Management and Research, 21(1), 42-53. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242x0302100106

Fly ash from coal-burning power plants has been used extensively as a pozzolan and fine filler in concrete for many years. Laboratory experiments were performed investigating the effect of substituting the coal-based fly ash with chemically stabilise... Read More about Re-use of stabilised flue gas ashes from solid waste incineration in cement-treated base layers for pavements.

Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning (2003)
Journal Article
Falconer, S., & Pettigrew, M. (2003). Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning. International Journal of Manpower, 24(1), 48-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720310464963

This paper examines the extent to which the softer or transferable skills that are apparently sought by firms are developed through work‐based learning. The study is a pilot study, as it is restricted to the experience of students and graduates of a... Read More about Developing added value skills within an academic programme through work‐based learning.

Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin? (2003)
Journal Article
Wise, S., & Bond, S. (2003). Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?. Women In Management Review, 18(1/2), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420310462307

Policies which help employees balance their work and non-work priorities have become increasingly popular among UK employers in recent years. Along with a legislative imperative for family leave-related policies, employers are being encouraged to int... Read More about Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?.

Automated construction in Japan (2003)
Journal Article
Taylor, M., Wamuziri, S., & Smith, I. (2003). Automated construction in Japan. Proceedings of the ICE - Civil Engineering, 156(1), 34-41. https://doi.org/10.1680/cien.2003.156.1.34

Over the last 20 years the concept of automating construction
and civil engineering operations has become a reality within
Japan, resulting in improvements in site safety, efficiency and
productivity. Examples renewed in this paper include concret... Read More about Automated construction in Japan.

Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature (2003)
Journal Article
McMullan, M., Endacott, R., Gray, M. A., Jasper, M., Miller, C. M., Scholes, J., & Webb, C. (2003). Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41(3), 283-294. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02528.x

BACKGROUND: The literature review presented here was conducted as part of an English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting funded project to evaluate the use of portfolios in the assessment of learning and competence. Initial cons... Read More about Portfolios and assessment of competence: a review of the literature.

Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems. (2003)
Thesis
Urquhart, N. B. Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2748

This thesis investigates the solving of routing problems using Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs). Routing problems are known to be hard and may possess complex search spaces. Evolutionary algorithms are potentially powerful tools for finding solutions wi... Read More about Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems..

Lovesongs. (2003)
Other
Hails, J. (2003). Lovesongs. London, UK

The research aims of this piece were to explore a tempo grid, using tempo ratios to construct a complex metrical texture in conjunction with the use of quotation to create formal outline to each movement.

The tempo grid (seven tempi, related by si... Read More about Lovesongs..

Flight activity of adult stoneflies in relation to weather (2003)
Journal Article
Briers, R. A., Cariss, H. M., & Gee, J. H. R. (2003). Flight activity of adult stoneflies in relation to weather. Ecological Entomology, 28(1), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2311.2003.00480.x

1. Dispersal of adult aquatic insects between streams may have important consequences for local and regional population dynamics, but little is known about how dispersal is affected by weather conditions.2. The influence of meteorological variables o... Read More about Flight activity of adult stoneflies in relation to weather.