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Comparison of PCR with Phenotypic Methods for the Speciation of Enterococci (1997)
Book Chapter
Woodford, N., Egelton, C. M., & Morrison, D. (1997). Comparison of PCR with Phenotypic Methods for the Speciation of Enterococci. In Streptococci and the Host (405-408). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_97

In recent years, enterococci have emerged as an important cause of hospital infections, particularly in patients with serious underlying disease. There are currently 17 recognized species in the genus Enterococcus, although E. faecalis and E. faecium... Read More about Comparison of PCR with Phenotypic Methods for the Speciation of Enterococci.

PCR Typing of Enterococcus faecium (1997)
Book Chapter
Morrison, D., Jones, B., Egleton, C., & Cookson, B. D. (1997). PCR Typing of Enterococcus faecium. In Streptococci and the Host (387-391). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_93

In the last two decades enterococci, especially E. faecium, have emerged as a major cause of nosocomial infection. A knowledge of their epidemiology within the hospital environment is crucial for the implementation of effective infection control meas... Read More about PCR Typing of Enterococcus faecium.

Dynamics of Enterococcus faecalis Colonization of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients (1997)
Book Chapter
Pasquarella, C., Morrison, D., Savino, A., & Cookson, B. D. (1997). Dynamics of Enterococcus faecalis Colonization of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients. In Streptococci and the Host (275-279). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1825-3_68

Enterococci have become increasingly important as a cause of hospital acquired infections. They are reported to be the third commonest cause of hospital acquired infections, responsible for approximately 10.7% of such infections. Furthermore, enteroc... Read More about Dynamics of Enterococcus faecalis Colonization of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients.

Responsibility for digital archiving and long-term access to digital data. JISC/NPO Studies on the Preservation of Electronic Materials (1997)
Report
Haynes, D., Streatfield, D., Jowett, T., & Blake, M. (1997). Responsibility for digital archiving and long-term access to digital data. JISC/NPO Studies on the Preservation of Electronic Materials. London: Jisc

This report presents the findings of an investigation into opinions on the responsibility for maintaining an archive of digital materials produced in the UK and Ireland. The study was conducted by means of focus group meetings and interviews. The rep... Read More about Responsibility for digital archiving and long-term access to digital data. JISC/NPO Studies on the Preservation of Electronic Materials.

Records Management (1997)
Book Chapter
Haynes, D. (1997). Records Management. In A. Scammell (Ed.), Handbook of Special Librarianship and Information Work. Aslib

Abstract not available.

Large join order optimization on parallel shared-nothing database machines using genetic algorithms (1997)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nafjan, K. A., & Kerridge, J. M. (1997, August). Large join order optimization on parallel shared-nothing database machines using genetic algorithms. Presented at Euro-Par'97 Parallel Processing: Third International Euro-Par Conference, Passau, Germany

This paper proposes the use of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the sequence of large joins execution on parallel shared-nothing database architectures. In order to measure the suitability of this method we compare the GA that we have specific... Read More about Large join order optimization on parallel shared-nothing database machines using genetic algorithms.

User modelling and the design of computer-based assistive devices (1997)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., & Dowland, R. (1997, March). User modelling and the design of computer-based assistive devices. Presented at IEE Colloquium on Computers in the Service of Mankind: Helping the Disabled, London, UK

User models are well represented in the field of human-computer interaction. They afford designers of interfaces detailed quantitative knowledge of the user for improved design, both in terms of the final end-product and the time taken to achieve thi... Read More about User modelling and the design of computer-based assistive devices.

The role of user modelling in rehabilitation robotics. (1997)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., & Robinson, P. (1997, April). The role of user modelling in rehabilitation robotics. Presented at ICORR '97: International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Bath, UK

No abstract available.

User performance modelling and cognitive load (1997)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., & Robinson, P. (1997, June). User performance modelling and cognitive load. Presented at RESNA '97 Annual Conference: let's tango : partnering people and technology, Pittsburgh, PA

No abstract available.

Gesture recognition - Research and clinical perspectives. (1997)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., Potter, R., Perricos, C., & Robinson, P. (1997, June). Gesture recognition - Research and clinical perspectives. Presented at RESNA '97 Annual Conference: let's tango : partnering people and technology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This paper provides an overview of an existing gesture recognition system from both research and clinical perspectives. Developing a gestural input system needs not only a gesture recognizer but also the identification of appropriate clinical conditi... Read More about Gesture recognition - Research and clinical perspectives..

Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: the Myth of Madonna (1997)
Book Chapter
Littlewood, J., & McHugh, N. (1997). Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: the Myth of Madonna. In Maternal Distress and Postnatal Depression (89-104). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13755-8_6

This chapter is concerned with the extent to which postnatal depression and maternal distress may be regarded as occurring cross-culturally. Consequently, the first part of the chapter will be concerned with an evaluation of cross-cultural evidence c... Read More about Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: the Myth of Madonna.

Viewpoint: Linking training policy and practice to organizational goals (1997)
Journal Article
O’Donnell, D., & Garavan, T. N. (1997). Viewpoint: Linking training policy and practice to organizational goals. Journal of European industrial training, 21(9), 301-309. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599710189144

Argues that a human resource development (HRD) strategy, in alliance with a global‐arching human resource management (HRM) strategy, is the most effective way to link training policy and practice to organizational goals. Both manufacturing and servi... Read More about Viewpoint: Linking training policy and practice to organizational goals.

Training, development, education and learning: different or the same? (1997)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N. (1997). Training, development, education and learning: different or the same?. Journal of European industrial training, 21(2), 39-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599710161711

Attempts to discuss the concepts of training, development, education and learning with regard to employees in terms of their substantive differences. Discusses how these concepts have evolved historically within human resource management and develop... Read More about Training, development, education and learning: different or the same?.

Interpersonal skills training for quality service interactions (1997)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N. (1997). Interpersonal skills training for quality service interactions. Industrial and Commercial Training, 29(3), 70-77. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197859710165056

Achieving improvements in customer service is now recognized as a major challenge facing manufacturing and service industries throughout the world. This challenge is particularly pertinent to the tourism and hospitality sector. Notions of quality in... Read More about Interpersonal skills training for quality service interactions.

The information age: implications for education and training in a small economy (1997)
Journal Article
Garrihy, D., & Garavan, T. N. (1997). The information age: implications for education and training in a small economy. Industrial and Commercial Training, 29(7), 208-217. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197859710190724

Information technology presents considerable challenges and opportunities to society. Ireland, as a member of the European Union with a small, open economy which is highly influenced by international trends, has a particular interest in this new phe... Read More about The information age: implications for education and training in a small economy.

Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector (1997)
Journal Article
Glancey, K., & Pettigrew, M. (1997). Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 9(1), 21-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119710157540

Reports the findings from a study of entrepreneurial activity in the small hotel sector in a Scottish town, St Andrews. Applies bodies of theory on the small entrepreneurial firm, developed for other sectors of the economy, to an examination of smal... Read More about Entrepreneurship in the small hotel sector.