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Synthesis and properties of novel columnar liquid crystals based on symmetrical and non-symmetrical 1,3,5-trisubstituted benzene derivatives (2010)
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Stackhouse, P. J., Wilson, A., Lacey, D., & Hird, M. (2010). Synthesis and properties of novel columnar liquid crystals based on symmetrical and non-symmetrical 1,3,5-trisubstituted benzene derivatives. Liquid crystals, 37(9), 1191-1203. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2010.490647

In this structure-property correlation study we have investigated a number of novel disc-shaped compounds incorporating a 1,3,5-trisubstituted benzene at the central core. All the materials with peripheral arms attached through an ester linkage exhib... Read More about Synthesis and properties of novel columnar liquid crystals based on symmetrical and non-symmetrical 1,3,5-trisubstituted benzene derivatives.

A new in vitro screening bioassay for the ecotoxicological evaluation of the estrogenic responses of environmental chemicals using roach (Rutilus rutilus) liver explant culture (2010)
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Gerbron, M., Geraudie, P., Rotchell, J., & Minier, C. (2010). A new in vitro screening bioassay for the ecotoxicological evaluation of the estrogenic responses of environmental chemicals using roach (Rutilus rutilus) liver explant culture. Environmental Toxicology, 25(5), 510-516. https://doi.org/10.1002/tox.20596

There is growing evidence that many chemicals released in the environment are able to disturb the normal endocrinology of organisms affecting the structure and function of their reproductive system. This has prompted the scientific community to devel... Read More about A new in vitro screening bioassay for the ecotoxicological evaluation of the estrogenic responses of environmental chemicals using roach (Rutilus rutilus) liver explant culture.

Belonging among disaporic African communities in the UK: plurilocal homes and simultaneity of place attachments (2010)
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Waite, L., & Cook, J. (2011). Belonging among disaporic African communities in the UK: plurilocal homes and simultaneity of place attachments. Emotion, space and society, 4(4), 238-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emospa.2010.08.001

This paper compares the emotional attachments to place(s) of first and second generation African migrants in the UK. Qualitative studies from the field of migration studies have tended to examine generational cohorts in isolation from one another rat... Read More about Belonging among disaporic African communities in the UK: plurilocal homes and simultaneity of place attachments.

The effect of schooling on teenage childbearing: evidence using changes in compulsory education laws (2010)
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Silles, M. A. (2011). The effect of schooling on teenage childbearing: evidence using changes in compulsory education laws. Journal of Population Economics, 24(2), 761-777. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00148-010-0334-8

A strong negative correlation is often found between schooling and teenage childbearing. The question at the center of this research is whether this correlation represents a causal relation. This paper uses changes in compulsory schooling laws in Gre... Read More about The effect of schooling on teenage childbearing: evidence using changes in compulsory education laws.

Inpatient staff perceptions in providing care to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use (2010)
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Howard, V., & Holmshaw, J. (2010). Inpatient staff perceptions in providing care to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 17(10), 862-872. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2010.01620.x

The extent of illicit substance use within inpatient mental health settings is becoming a major cause of concern. This poses growing challenges not only for the management of inpatient units, but also for providing continuity of care. Service users w... Read More about Inpatient staff perceptions in providing care to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use.

Fast vibrational configuration interaction using generalized curvilinear coordinates and self-consistent basis (2010)
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Scribano, Y., Lauvergnat, D. M., & Benoit, D. M. (2010). Fast vibrational configuration interaction using generalized curvilinear coordinates and self-consistent basis. The Journal of chemical physics, 133(9), 094103 - 0. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3476468

In this paper, we couple a numerical kinetic-energy operator approach to the direct-vibrational self-consistent field (VSCF)/vibrational configuration interaction (VCI) method for the calculation of vibrational anharmonic frequencies. By combining th... Read More about Fast vibrational configuration interaction using generalized curvilinear coordinates and self-consistent basis.

Cardiotocography and ST analysis (STAN): a retrospective review (2010)
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Jomeen, J., Cross, D., & Cairns, J. (2010). Cardiotocography and ST analysis (STAN): a retrospective review. British Journal of Midwifery, 18(9), 568 - 574. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2010.18.9.78065

Fetal heart monitoring via cardiotocograph (CTG) has become integral to modern maternity care. The development of more sophisticated analytical techniques for fetal heart rate analysis has resulted in fetal monitoring systems that can add automated f... Read More about Cardiotocography and ST analysis (STAN): a retrospective review.

Can false memories prime problem solutions? (2010)
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Howe, M. L., Garner, S. R., Dewhurst, S. A., & Ball, L. J. (2010). Can false memories prime problem solutions?. Cognition, 117(2), 176-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2010.08.009

Previous research has suggested that false memories can prime performance on related implicit and explicit memory tasks. The present research examined whether false memories can also be used to prime higher order cognitive processes, namely, insight-... Read More about Can false memories prime problem solutions?.

Investigation of the stability of Co-doped apatite ionic conductors in NH3 (2010)
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Headspith, D. A., Orera, A., Slater, P. R., Young, N. A., & Francesconi, M. G. (2010). Investigation of the stability of Co-doped apatite ionic conductors in NH3. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 183(12), 2746-2758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2010.08.033

Hydrogen powered solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are of enormous interest as devices for the efficient and clean production of electrical energy. However, a number of problems linked to hydrogen production, storage and transportation are slowing down... Read More about Investigation of the stability of Co-doped apatite ionic conductors in NH3.

Polymorphisms in LMNA and near a SERPINA gene cluster are associated with cognitive function in older people (2010)
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Cluett, C., Brayne, C., Clarke, R., Evans, G., Matthews, F., Rubinsztein, D. C., …Melzer, D. (2010). Polymorphisms in LMNA and near a SERPINA gene cluster are associated with cognitive function in older people. Neurobiology of Aging, 31(9), 1563-1568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2008.08.020

A recent genome-wide association (GWA) study of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) identified 15 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) independent of ApoE. We hypothesised that variants associated with LOAD are also associated with poor cog... Read More about Polymorphisms in LMNA and near a SERPINA gene cluster are associated with cognitive function in older people.

Robust FDI applied to thruster faults of a satellite system (2010)
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Patton, R. J., Polle, B., Simani, S., & Uppal, F. J. (2010). Robust FDI applied to thruster faults of a satellite system. Control engineering practice, 18(9), 1093-1109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2009.04.011

This paper presents a practical solution to the problem of robust fault detection and isolation (FDI) for faults affecting the thrusters of a satellite system Mars Express (MEX). A non-linear model of MEX is used and the system is considered in the p... Read More about Robust FDI applied to thruster faults of a satellite system.

The temporal selfish herd: predation risk while aggregations form (2010)
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Morrell, L. J., Ruxton, G. D., & James, R. (2011). The temporal selfish herd: predation risk while aggregations form. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278(1705), 605-612. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.1605

The hypothesis of the selfish herd has been highly influential to our understanding of animal aggregation. Various movement strategies have been proposed by which individuals might aggregate to form a selfish herd as a defence against predation, but... Read More about The temporal selfish herd: predation risk while aggregations form.

Ethnic disparities in knowledge of Cancer Screening Programmes in the UK (2010)
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Robb, K., Wardle, J., Stubbings, S., Ramirez, A., Austoker, J., MacLeod, U., …Waller, J. (2010). Ethnic disparities in knowledge of Cancer Screening Programmes in the UK. Journal of Medical Screening, 17(3), 125-131. https://doi.org/10.1258/jms.2010.009112

Objective: The aim of the study was to examine awareness of the three National Cancer Screening Programmes (breast, cervical, bowel) among white and ethnic minority groups in the UK. Setting Data were from two surveys in which the screening questions... Read More about Ethnic disparities in knowledge of Cancer Screening Programmes in the UK.

The mediating role of coping: a cross-sectional analysis of the relationship between coping self-efficacy and coping effectiveness among athletes (2010)
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Nicholls, A. R., Polman, R. C. J., Levy, A. R., & Borkoles, E. (2010). The mediating role of coping: a cross-sectional analysis of the relationship between coping self-efficacy and coping effectiveness among athletes. International Journal of Stress Management, 17(3), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020064

This study examines the relationship among global coping self-efficacy, coping, and coping effectiveness within athletes. We hypothesized that there would be a positive association between coping self-efficacy and coping effectiveness, which would be... Read More about The mediating role of coping: a cross-sectional analysis of the relationship between coping self-efficacy and coping effectiveness among athletes.

Perspectives on Eating Disorders and Service Provision: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals (2010)
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Reid, M., Williams, S., & Burr, J. (2010). Perspectives on Eating Disorders and Service Provision: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals. European Eating Disorders Review, 18(5), 390-398. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.976

The study examined healthcare professionals' perspectives of eating disorder patients and services. Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 healthcare professionals resulting in two themes. First, the practical difficulties of me... Read More about Perspectives on Eating Disorders and Service Provision: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals.

Optical properties of light-emitting nematic liquid crystals: A joint experimental and theoretical study (2010)
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Liedtke, A., O'Neill, M., Kelly, S. M., Kitney, S. P., van Averbeke, B., Boudard, P., …Cornil, J. (2010). Optical properties of light-emitting nematic liquid crystals: A joint experimental and theoretical study. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 114(37), 11975-11982. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp104280w

Semiempirical quantum-chemical calculations are used to simulate the optical properties of a series of green light-emitting nematic liquid crystals containing fluorene, thiophene, or thienothiophene groups with solid-state photoluminescence quantum e... Read More about Optical properties of light-emitting nematic liquid crystals: A joint experimental and theoretical study.

Disparate effects of atorvastatin compared with simvastatin on C-reactive protein concentrations in patients with Type 2 diabetes (2010)
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Sathyapalan, T., Atkin, S. L., & Kilpatrick, E. S. (2010). Disparate effects of atorvastatin compared with simvastatin on C-reactive protein concentrations in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 33(9), 1948-1950. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc10-0201

OBJECTIVE - Reduction in LDL and high sensitivity (hs) C-reactive protein (CRP) are independent indicators of successful cardiovascular risk reduction with statins. This study compared the effect of equivalent LDL-lowering doses of simvastatin and at... Read More about Disparate effects of atorvastatin compared with simvastatin on C-reactive protein concentrations in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Bimetallic copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of acyclic Schiff base ligands derived from amino acids (2010)
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Arbaoui, A., Redshaw, C., Sanchez-Ballester, N. M., Elsegood, M. R., & Hughes, D. L. (2011). Bimetallic copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of acyclic Schiff base ligands derived from amino acids. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 365(1), 96-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2010.08.043

The acyclic Schiff-base ligands (2-(OH)-5-(R3)C 6H2-1,3-(HCNC(R1)(R2)CO 2H), derived from the dialdehyde 2-hydroxy-5-R-1,3- benzenedicarboxaldehyde (R = Me or t-Bu) and two equivalents of the amino acids glycine, 2,2-diphenylglycine or phenylalanine,... Read More about Bimetallic copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of acyclic Schiff base ligands derived from amino acids.