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Introduction (2009)
Book Chapter
Grier, N. (2009). Introduction. In Company Law. (3rd). W. Green and Son

Introductory chapter about the origins and purpose of company law.

Critical companionship - the lived experience. (2009)
Book Chapter
Greggans, A., & Conlon, M. M. M. (2008). Critical companionship - the lived experience. In A. Titchen, & B. McCormack (Eds.), Revealing Nursing Expertise Through Practitioner InquiryWiley-Blackwell

Visual search for targets on natural textured backgrounds. (2009)
Journal Article
Green, P. R., Willis, A., & Egan, C. D. (2008). Visual search for targets on natural textured backgrounds. Perception, 38, (41). ISSN 0301-0066

Little is known about visual search for targets on natural, textured backgrounds, or about the capacity of biological camouflage patterns to provide protection across a range of backgrounds. The experiments described address both these problems. Obse... Read More about Visual search for targets on natural textured backgrounds..

Contribution of smoking during pregnancy to inequalities in stillbirth and infant death in Scotland 1994-2003: retrospective population based study using hospital maternity records. (2009)
Journal Article
Gray, R., Bonellie, S., Chalmers, J., Greer, I., Jarvis, S., Kurinczuk, J. J., & Williams, C. (2009). Contribution of smoking during pregnancy to inequalities in stillbirth and infant death in Scotland 1994-2003: retrospective population based study using hospital maternity records. BMJ, 339, b3754-b3754. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b3754

OBJECTIVE: To quantify the contribution of smoking during pregnancy to social inequalities in stillbirth and infant death. DESIGN: Population based retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Scottish hospitals between 1994 and 2003. PARTICIPANTS: Records o... Read More about Contribution of smoking during pregnancy to inequalities in stillbirth and infant death in Scotland 1994-2003: retrospective population based study using hospital maternity records..

Forensic verification of operating system activity via novel data, acquisition and analysis techniques (2009)
Thesis
Graves, J. Forensic verification of operating system activity via novel data, acquisition and analysis techniques. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6699

Digital Forensics is a nascent field that faces a number of technical, procedural and cultural difficulties that must be overcome if it is to be recognised as a scientific discipline, and not just an art. Technical problems involve the need to develo... Read More about Forensic verification of operating system activity via novel data, acquisition and analysis techniques.

The role of social networks and geographical location in labour market participation in the UK coalfields. (2009)
Journal Article
Gore, T., & Hollywood, E. (2009). in labour market participation in the UK coalfields. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 27, 1008-1021. https://doi.org/10.1068/c0850

The demise of the coalmining industry has entailed an increased geographical separation of individuals from workplaces, highlighting the importance of understanding the spatial dimension of job search for those living in the coalfields. There has b... Read More about The role of social networks and geographical location in labour market participation in the UK coalfields..

The design of a CCTV system for use in a hazardous atmosphere (2009)
Thesis
Gordon, C. The design of a CCTV system for use in a hazardous atmosphere. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6693

The aim of the project was to develop a new Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera station that could be used in the petrochemical industry. The petrochemical industry presents a number of unique environmental restrictions that impact new product design. Th... Read More about The design of a CCTV system for use in a hazardous atmosphere.

Treatment of Aspergillus species infection in reptiles with itraconazole at metabolically scaled doses. (2009)
Journal Article
Girling, S. J., & Fraser, M. (2009). Treatment of Aspergillus species infection in reptiles with itraconazole at metabolically scaled doses. Veterinary Record, 165, 52-54. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetrec.165.2.52

This short communication describes the successful treatment of seven cases of cutaneous and deep subcutaneous aspergillosis infections with itraconazole at metabolically scaled oral doses specifically for reptiles.

Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters (2009)
Thesis
Garnier, C. Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2593

In a period of rapidly growing deployment of sustainable energy sources the exploitation of solar energy systems is imperative. Colder climates like those experienced in Scotland show a good potential in addressing the thermal energy requirement of b... Read More about Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters.

Corporate governance reform and firm performance: evidence from China. (2009)
Book Chapter
Gao, S. S., Gao, G., & Zhang, T. (2009). Corporate governance reform and firm performance: evidence from China. In M. Tsamenyi, & S. Uddin (Eds.), Corporate Governance in Less Developed and Emerging Economies (Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies, 189-209. Emerald Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-3563%2808%2908007-9

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of China's 2005 shareholding reform and investigate the relationship of the changes of state-owned shareholdings and the largest shareholdings with corporate performance... Read More about Corporate governance reform and firm performance: evidence from China..

Impact of speed change on estimated journey time: Failure of drivers to appreciate relevance of initial speed. (2009)
Journal Article
Fuller, R., Gormley, M., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C., & Hannigan, B. (2009). Impact of speed change on estimated journey time: Failure of drivers to appreciate relevance of initial speed. Accident analysis and prevention, 41, 10-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2008.07.013

Higher speeds are associated with increases in the probability of crashing and the severity of the outcome. Logically drivers speed to save time, and research evidence supports this assertion. It is therefore important to investigate drivers’ underst... Read More about Impact of speed change on estimated journey time: Failure of drivers to appreciate relevance of initial speed..

The itchy and scratchy show: bacterial infections of the skin. (2009)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. (2009). The itchy and scratchy show: bacterial infections of the skin. VN Times, 11,

An examination of the primary and secondary skin infections of cats and dogs, and the clinical signs of the various disease manifestations

Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia (2009)
Book Chapter
Fraser, M. (2009). Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia. In E. Welsh (Ed.), Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses 2nd edition (19-38). Wiley Blackwell

From the Ganga to the Tay. (2009)
Book
Fraser, B. (2009). From the Ganga to the Tay. Luath Press

From The Ganga to the Tay is an epic poem in which the Indian River Ganges and the Scottish River Tay, the largest waterways in their countries, relate the historical importance of the ties between India and Scotland. The rivers are potent natural sy... Read More about From the Ganga to the Tay..