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Ageing of the labour force and regions under globalization (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2006). Ageing of the labour force and regions under globalization.

The rapid aging of the population structure across most developed countries is one of the main challenges facing their economies and governments (CEC 2004a).1 These changes will have significant impacts upon pension and healthcare costs, the demand f... Read More about Ageing of the labour force and regions under globalization.

High-resolution multiple-unit EEG in cat auditory cortex reveals large spatio-temporal stochastic interactions (2006)
Journal Article
Wennekers, T., Ay, N., & Andras, P. (2007). High-resolution multiple-unit EEG in cat auditory cortex reveals large spatio-temporal stochastic interactions. BioSystems, 89(1-3), 190-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystems.2006.04.017

It has been argued that information processing in the cortex is optimised with regard to certain information theoretic principles. We have, for instance, recently shown that spike-timing dependent plasticity can improve an information-theoretic measu... Read More about High-resolution multiple-unit EEG in cat auditory cortex reveals large spatio-temporal stochastic interactions.

‘Holier than thou’: aristocracy, asceticism and the politics of piety in post-Roman Gaul (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dodd, L. (2006, November). ‘Holier than thou’: aristocracy, asceticism and the politics of piety in post-Roman Gaul. Presented at University of Glasgow Classics Research Seminar Series

This paper examines the ways in which late Roman Christian aristocrats used ostentatious displays of asceticism to achieve specific political ends within their communities. It also examines the limits of acceptable asceticism by considering the expul... Read More about ‘Holier than thou’: aristocracy, asceticism and the politics of piety in post-Roman Gaul.

Structural Orientations and Optical Bandgap of Zinc Phthalocyanine (ZnPc) Thin Films: Modification by Substrate Temperature (2006)
Journal Article
Sathyamoorthy, R., & Senthilarasu, S. (2007). Structural Orientations and Optical Bandgap of Zinc Phthalocyanine (ZnPc) Thin Films: Modification by Substrate Temperature. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 154(1), https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2372580

The variations of the structural orientations and optical bandgap values have been reported for the zinc phthalocyanine thin film coated on elevated substrate temperatures. The optical bandgap energy values are estimated from the Q band maximum. The... Read More about Structural Orientations and Optical Bandgap of Zinc Phthalocyanine (ZnPc) Thin Films: Modification by Substrate Temperature.

Design of quadrifilar helical and spiral antennas in the presence of satellite-mobile handsets using genetic algorithms (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhou, D., Abd-Alhameed, R., See, C., Excell, P., & Amushan, E. (2006, November). Design of quadrifilar helical and spiral antennas in the presence of satellite-mobile handsets using genetic algorithms. Presented at 2006 First European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Nice, France

Two circularly-polarised quadrifilar helical and spiral antennas, operated at 1.6 GHz and intended for the applications of satellite mobile communications, were designed using genetic algorithms. The antennas were firstly considered as a test on an i... Read More about Design of quadrifilar helical and spiral antennas in the presence of satellite-mobile handsets using genetic algorithms.

A new design of circularly-polarised conical-beam microstrip patch antennas using a genetic algorithm (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
See, C., Abd-Alhameed, R., Zhou, D., Excell, P., & Hu, Y. (2006, November). A new design of circularly-polarised conical-beam microstrip patch antennas using a genetic algorithm. Presented at 2006 First European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Nice, France

Two circularly-polarised conical beam air-dielectric microstrip patch antennas for short-range low-power Wireless Sensor Network application were designed using genetic algorithms. They were achieved using two slots or a shorting wall, both designs i... Read More about A new design of circularly-polarised conical-beam microstrip patch antennas using a genetic algorithm.

Mapping workplace soundscapes: Reifying Office Auditory Environments (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McGregor, I., Crerar, A., Benyon, D., & LePlâtre, G. (2006). Mapping workplace soundscapes: Reifying Office Auditory Environments. In World Forum on Acoustic Ecology Conference (334-344)

This paper reports an empirical study to investigate how individuals perceive and classify elements of their workplace auditory environments. The participants were 18 university employees chosen for their varying degrees of room occupancy, from singl... Read More about Mapping workplace soundscapes: Reifying Office Auditory Environments.

In Perpetuity (2006)
Digital Artefact
Medbøe, H. (2006). In Perpetuity. Edinburgh, UK

An album of seven original compositions featuring Sue McKenzie (soprano saxophone), Chris Greive (trombone), Signy Jacobsen (percussion) and the strings of The Edinburgh Quartet. Engineered by Dr Paul Ferguson and Dave Hook Mixed, mastered and pr... Read More about In Perpetuity.

The effects of macrophage migratory inhibitory factor on acute-phase protein production in primary human hepatocytes (2006)
Journal Article
Wheelhouse, N. M., Dowidar, N., Dejong, C. H. C., Garden, O. J., Powell, J. J., Barber, M. D., …Ross, J. A. (2006). The effects of macrophage migratory inhibitory factor on acute-phase protein production in primary human hepatocytes. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 18(5), 957-961. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.18.5.957

Macrophage inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pituitary peptide released during the physiological stress response, a T-cell product secreted during the antigen-specific response and a pro-inflammatory macrophage cytokine secreted after LPS stimulation. It... Read More about The effects of macrophage migratory inhibitory factor on acute-phase protein production in primary human hepatocytes.

Stakeholder engagement, social auditing and corporate sustainability (2006)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Zhang, J. J. (2006). Stakeholder engagement, social auditing and corporate sustainability. Business Process Management Journal, 12(6), 722-740. https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150610710891

Purpose To identify the applicability of social auditing as an approach of engaging stakeholders in assessing and reporting on corporate sustainability and its performance. Design/methodology/approach Drawing upon the framework of AA1000 and t... Read More about Stakeholder engagement, social auditing and corporate sustainability.

Experiences of using a blended teaching and learning method: virtual learning environment blended with simulation. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adamson, E., Donaldson, J. H., & Smith, F. C. (2006, November). Experiences of using a blended teaching and learning method: virtual learning environment blended with simulation. Paper presented at 10 out of 10, Celebrating ten successful years of Nursing & Midwifery programmes in higher education in Scotland

The module was developed in a blended manner: the theoretical underpinnings are learned and taught using a VLE, and students apply these to simulated exercises. The opportunity to share the lessons learned from development, implementation and eval... Read More about Experiences of using a blended teaching and learning method: virtual learning environment blended with simulation..

Impact on hypertension control of patient-held guideline: a randomised controlled trial. (2006)
Journal Article
McKinstry, B., Hanley, J., Heaney, D., McLoughlan, L., Elton, R. & Webb, D. (2006). Impact on hypertension control of patient-held guideline: a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of General Practice. 56. . 842-847. . ISSN 0960-1643.

Background Hypertension is generally poorly controlled in primary care. One possible intervention for improving control is the harnessing of patient expertise through education and encouragement to challenge their care. Aim To determine whethe... Read More about Impact on hypertension control of patient-held guideline: a randomised controlled trial..

Energy efficiency improvements through sunspace augmented positive input ventilation of buildings. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Currie, J., Capper, G., & Holmes, J. (2006). Energy efficiency improvements through sunspace augmented positive input ventilation of buildings.

Positive input ventilation (PIV) systems were installed in a new build housing development in Ballantrae in south west Scotland; utilising a glazed sunspace on the south elevation of each dwelling to augment the energy saving potential of the install... Read More about Energy efficiency improvements through sunspace augmented positive input ventilation of buildings..

An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability (2006)
Journal Article
Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Ferguson, P., & Roberts, P. (2006). An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability. Child Care in Practice, 12(4), 377-390. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575270600863291

Services for families caring for a child with a learning disability are changing to become more family-centred, focusing not only on the child’s needs but on those of the whole family. An evaluation of a newly developed Families Project in one Health... Read More about An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability.