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Recounting the scores: an analysis of the QAA subject review grades 1995-2001. (2006)
Journal Article
Cook, R., Butcher, I., & Raeside, R. (2006). Recounting the scores: an analysis of the QAA subject review grades 1995-2001. Quality in Higher Education, 12, 135-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/13538320600916726

In this paper the grades awarded in the subject level review process that ran in England between 1995 and 2001 are examined. These grades have subsequently been used to sustain most published league tables and are often cited in debates about institu... Read More about Recounting the scores: an analysis of the QAA subject review grades 1995-2001..

Familiarity as a basis for universal design (2006)
Journal Article
Walle, G. V. D., Turner, P., Turner, P., & Van de Walle, G. (2006). Familiarity as a basis for universal design. Gerontechnology : international journal on the fundamental aspects of technology to serve the ageing society, 5(3), 150-159. https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2006.05.03.004.00

The aim of Universal Design is to make interactive artifacts usable by the broadest possible range of users and how best to achieve this lies at the heart of human-computer interaction (H CI). HCI relies on a variety of tools , techniques and a num... Read More about Familiarity as a basis for universal design.

The Sheffield School and Discourse Theory: Divergences and Similarities in Legal Idealism/Anti-Positivism* (2006)
Journal Article
Clucas, R. (2006). The Sheffield School and Discourse Theory: Divergences and Similarities in Legal Idealism/Anti-Positivism*. Ratio Juris, 19(2), 230-244. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9337.2006.00326.x

When first I began this paper, I envisaged it as a fairly straightforward exercise in comparison between the Sheffield School’s and Discourse Theory’s varieties of legal idealism or anti-positivism (these terms being synonymous for the types of theo... Read More about The Sheffield School and Discourse Theory: Divergences and Similarities in Legal Idealism/Anti-Positivism*.

Extraction of an activity pattern language from EEG data (2006)
Journal Article
Andras, P. (2006). Extraction of an activity pattern language from EEG data. Neurocomputing, 69(10-12), 1313-1316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2005.12.099

Recent research shows that activity patterns play an important role in neural information processing. This seems to be the case both at micro- and macro-level processes within the nervous system. An important question is how to extract such activity... Read More about Extraction of an activity pattern language from EEG data.

A decision making framework for dynamic service deployment (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chrysoulas, C., Kostopoulos, G., Haleplidis, E., Haas, R., Denazis, S., & Koufopavlou, O. (2006, June). A decision making framework for dynamic service deployment. Presented at IST 2006, 15th Mobile and Wireless Summit, Myconos, Greece

Owing to the increase in both heterogeneity and complexity in today's networking systems, the need arises for an architecture for network-based services that provides flexibility and efficiency in the definition, deployment and execution of the servi... Read More about A decision making framework for dynamic service deployment.

Prediction of in-hospital mortality and length of stay using an early warning scoring system: clinical audit (2006)
Journal Article
Paterson, R., MacLeod, D., Thetford, D., Beattie, A., Graham, C., Lam, S., & Bell, D. (2006). Prediction of in-hospital mortality and length of stay using an early warning scoring system: clinical audit. Clinical Medicine, 6(3), 281-284. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.6-3-281

This aim of this study was to assess the impact of the introduction of a standardised early warning scoring system (SEWS) on physiological observations and patient outcomes in unselected acute admissions at point of entry to care. A sequential clinic... Read More about Prediction of in-hospital mortality and length of stay using an early warning scoring system: clinical audit.

The motivation of nurses to participate in continuing professional education in Ireland (2006)
Journal Article
Murphy, C., Cross, C., & McGuire, D. (2006). The motivation of nurses to participate in continuing professional education in Ireland. Journal of European industrial training, 30(5), 365-384. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590610677926

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to review the extant literature on CPE amongst nurses and concentrate on discovering the factors that motivate and inhibit participation in CPE for nurses in Ireland.Design/methodology/approach – A review of t... Read More about The motivation of nurses to participate in continuing professional education in Ireland.

Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2006). Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 15(6), 678-684. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01356.x

Aims and objectives.  This study quantified health-related quality of life in a group of irritable bowel syndrome patients and measures changes following a treatment programme of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy. Background.  It is well recognize... Read More about Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Early intervention for relapse in schizophrenia: Impact of cognitive behavioural therapy on negative beliefs about psychosis and self-esteem (2006)
Journal Article
Gumley, A., Karatzias, A., Power, K., Reilly, J., McNay, L., & O'Grady, M. (2006). Early intervention for relapse in schizophrenia: Impact of cognitive behavioural therapy on negative beliefs about psychosis and self-esteem. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45(2), 247-260. https://doi.org/10.1348/014466505x49925

Objectives. The study aimed to test two hypotheses. Firstly, that participants who relapsed during the 12-month follow-up period of our randomized controlled trial, would show increased negative beliefs about their illness and reduced self-esteem, in... Read More about Early intervention for relapse in schizophrenia: Impact of cognitive behavioural therapy on negative beliefs about psychosis and self-esteem.

Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China. (2006)
Journal Article
Bathgate, I., Omar, M., Nwankwo, S., & Zhang, Y. (2006). Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 24(4), 332-346. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634500610672080

Purpose – The research objective was to assess the challenges of transition that firms face in adopting a market orientation in China, as the basis for providing a context-specific explanation of market orientation. Design/methodology/approach – A... Read More about Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China..

Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects (2006)
Journal Article
Adams, J., Young, A., & Zhihong, W. (2006). Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 19(4), 384-396. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513550610669202

Public private partnership (PPP), which has been operating in China for over 20 years. In addition, an increased focus on value for money in the public sector has led to a need to improve the efficiency of the management, delivery and effectiveness o... Read More about Public private partnerships in China: System, constraints and future prospects.

Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits. (2006)
Thesis
Yang, M. Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6493

With the increased complexity of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits, Computer Aided Design (CAD) plays an even more important role. Top-down design methodology and layout of VLSI are reviewed. Moreover, previously published algorithms in... Read More about Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits..

Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment (2006)
Journal Article
Rutter, M. (2006). Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment. ALT-J : Association for Learning Technology journal, 14(2), 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687760600668594

This case study describes the use of a web-based synchronous chat application, run during computing tutorials. The chat room was moderated by a paid demonstrator, who assisted and encouraged students whenever possible. Most of the discussion was ba... Read More about Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment.

Workplace soundscape mapping: a trial of Macaulay and Crerar’s method (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McGregor, I., Crerar, A., Benyon, D., & LePlâtre, G. (2006). Workplace soundscape mapping: a trial of Macaulay and Crerar’s method. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD2006)

This paper describes a trial of Macaulay and Crerar’s method of mapping a workplace soundscape to assess its fitness as a basis for an extended soundscape mapping method. Twelve participants took part within 14 separate environments, which included a... Read More about Workplace soundscape mapping: a trial of Macaulay and Crerar’s method.

Study of stratification in a (ICSSWH) Integrated CollectorStorage Solar Water Heater. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Junaidi, H., Henderson, D., Muneer, T., Grassie, T., & Currie, J. (2006). Study of stratification in a (ICSSWH) Integrated CollectorStorage Solar Water Heater.

Stratification inside the water storage tank of a solar heater is a desirable natural phenomenon that improves the collector output. For an ICS storage heater type, where the storage tank is in direct contact with the heating surface (absorber plate)... Read More about Study of stratification in a (ICSSWH) Integrated CollectorStorage Solar Water Heater..

Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd". (2006)
Thesis
Davidson, L. Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd". (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6492

The body of research that this document accompanies and which forms a folio of compositions has sought to develop a new type of music utilising elements from both the western art music and bagpiping 1 traditions. The orchestral2 medium is combined... Read More about Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd"..

The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus (2006)
Journal Article
Abraham, A., Collins, D., & Martindale, R. (2006). The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24(6), 549-564. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410500189173

Current research in coaching development infers that coaching is predominantly a decision-making process. The same and other research is not, however, informing the coaching development process due to a lack of a big picture approach. Consequently, t... Read More about The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus.