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On low frequency sound propagation across closely coupled narrow cavities along an infinite duct and the similarity in stopband cut-on frequencies (2018)
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Tang, Y., & Tang, S. K. (2019). On low frequency sound propagation across closely coupled narrow cavities along an infinite duct and the similarity in stopband cut-on frequencies. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 443, 411-429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.11.049

The propagation of sound across closely coupled narrow rectangular cavities in an infinitely long duct is studied numerically using finite-element simulation and the method of mode matching in the present investigation. Sound frequencies below the fi... Read More about On low frequency sound propagation across closely coupled narrow cavities along an infinite duct and the similarity in stopband cut-on frequencies.

Can sit-to-stand muscle power explain the ability to perform functional tasks in adults with severe obesity? (2018)
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Orange, S. T., Marshall, P., Madden, L. A., & Vince, R. V. (2019). Can sit-to-stand muscle power explain the ability to perform functional tasks in adults with severe obesity?. Journal of sports sciences, 37(11), 1227-1234. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1553500

This study examined the relationship between sit-to-stand (STS) power and physical function in adults with severe obesity. Thirty-eight adults (age: 44 ± 12 years; body mass index [BMI]: 45.2 ± 7.8 kg/m2) completed evaluations of STS power, strength... Read More about Can sit-to-stand muscle power explain the ability to perform functional tasks in adults with severe obesity?.

In situ high speed imaging study and modelling of the fatigue fragmentation of dendritic structures in ultrasonic fields (2018)
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Wang, S., Kang, J., Guo, Z., Lee, T. L., Zhang, X., Wang, Q., …Mi, J. (2019). In situ high speed imaging study and modelling of the fatigue fragmentation of dendritic structures in ultrasonic fields. Acta Materialia, 165, 388-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2018.11.053

The fatigue fragmentation of dendritic structures of a SCN-5wt.% Camphor transparent alloy in an ultrasound field was investigated systematically using high-speed imaging. Dynamic interactions between oscillating ultrasonic bubbles and the primary an... Read More about In situ high speed imaging study and modelling of the fatigue fragmentation of dendritic structures in ultrasonic fields.

A769662 inhibits insulin-stimulated akt activation in human macrovascular endothelial cells independent of AMP-activated protein kinase (2018)
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Strembitska, A., Mancini, S. J., Gamwell, J. M., Palmer, T. M., Baillie, G. S., & Salt, I. P. (2018). A769662 inhibits insulin-stimulated akt activation in human macrovascular endothelial cells independent of AMP-activated protein kinase. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(12), 3886. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19123886

Protein kinase B (Akt) is a key enzyme in the insulin signalling cascade, required for insulin-stimulated NO production in endothelial cells (ECs). Previous studies have suggested that AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation stimulates NO synt... Read More about A769662 inhibits insulin-stimulated akt activation in human macrovascular endothelial cells independent of AMP-activated protein kinase.

Effective contracting for high operational performance in projects (2018)
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Kapsali, M., Roehrich, J. K., & Akhtar, P. (2019). Effective contracting for high operational performance in projects. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 39(2), 294-325. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-10-2017-0604

Effective contracting for high operational performance in projects Abstract Purpose – This study examines combinations of contract clauses in order to ascertain which combinations correlate to high operational performance. Design/methodology/approach... Read More about Effective contracting for high operational performance in projects.

Age-related changes in femoral head trabecular microarchitecture (2018)
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Greenwood, C., Clement, J., Dicken, A., Evans, P., Lyburn, I., Martin, R. M., …Rogers, K. (2018). Age-related changes in femoral head trabecular microarchitecture. Aging and Disease, 9(6), 976-987. https://doi.org/10.14336/AD.2018.0124

Osteoporosis is a prevalent bone condition, characterised by low bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. Currently, the gold standard for identifying osteoporosis and increased fracture risk is through quantification of bone mineral density... Read More about Age-related changes in femoral head trabecular microarchitecture.

Intensive Interaction and discourses of personhood: A focus group study with dementia caregivers (2018)
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Heap, C. . J., & Wolverson, E. (2020). Intensive Interaction and discourses of personhood: A focus group study with dementia caregivers. Dementia, 9(6), 2018-2037. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301218814389

Introduction: Societal discourses of dementia are medicalised and dehumanising. This leads to a social problem: the loss of personhood in dementia care. The communication technique Intensive Interaction, however, honours personhood. The current study... Read More about Intensive Interaction and discourses of personhood: A focus group study with dementia caregivers.

Thermo-mechanical behavior assessment of smart wire connected and busbarPV modules during production, transportation, and subsequent field loading stages (2018)
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Li, G., Akram, M., Jin, Y., Chen, X., Zhu, C., Ahmad, A., …Zhao, X. (2019). Thermo-mechanical behavior assessment of smart wire connected and busbarPV modules during production, transportation, and subsequent field loading stages. Energy, 168, 931-945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.002

Thermo-mechanical loads induce stresses in photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to crack formation. In this context, the understanding of module’s thermo-mechanical behavior is important. To investigate the thermo-mechanical behavior of smart wire conn... Read More about Thermo-mechanical behavior assessment of smart wire connected and busbarPV modules during production, transportation, and subsequent field loading stages.

Group size and individual 'personality' influence emergence times in hermit crabs (2018)
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Broadhurst, H. E., & Morrell, L. J. (2018). Group size and individual 'personality' influence emergence times in hermit crabs. Bioscience Horizons, 11, Article hzy011. https://doi.org/10.1093/biohorizons/hzy011

Many animals benefit from aggregating due to the anti-predator effects associated with living in groups. Hermit crabs are known to form groups, or ‘clusters’, which may occur at sites of high shell availability. Clustering may also have anti-predator... Read More about Group size and individual 'personality' influence emergence times in hermit crabs.

Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women (2018)
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Fontein-Kuipers, Y., & Jomeen, J. (2019). Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 14(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-06-2018-0034

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions for routine screening of maternal distress in Dutch antenatal care. Design/methodology/approach: In this cohor... Read More about Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women.

‘This feels like a whole new thing’: a case study of a new LGBTQ-affirming school and its role in developing ‘inclusions’ (2018)
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Hope, M. A., & Hall, J. J. (2018). ‘This feels like a whole new thing’: a case study of a new LGBTQ-affirming school and its role in developing ‘inclusions’. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 22(12), 1320-1332. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2018.1427152

The notion of inclusive education has multiple meanings and the precise definition remains contested. In particular, the debate rages as to whether it is appropriate for some schools to offer specialised provision to particular cohorts of students ra... Read More about ‘This feels like a whole new thing’: a case study of a new LGBTQ-affirming school and its role in developing ‘inclusions’.

Hidden morbidity: the results of a collaborative community chronic obstructive pulmonary disease screening initiative (2018)
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Crooks, M. G., Thompson, J. L., Cummings, H., Watkins, K., Jackson, N., Platten, S., …Faruqi, S. (2019). Hidden morbidity: the results of a collaborative community chronic obstructive pulmonary disease screening initiative. Clinical Respiratory Journal, 13(1), 43-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/crj.12978

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often goes unrecognised resulting in people living with the disease without a diagnosis. We investigated the characteristics, symptom burden and flow of participants in a community COPD screening initiativ... Read More about Hidden morbidity: the results of a collaborative community chronic obstructive pulmonary disease screening initiative.

Inequalities in living well with dementia—The impact of deprivation on well-being, quality of life and life satisfaction: Results from the improving the experience of dementia and enhancing active life study (2018)
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Wu, Y. T., Clare, L., Jones, I. R., Martyr, A., Nelis, S. M., Quinn, C., …Matthews, F. E. (2018). Inequalities in living well with dementia—The impact of deprivation on well-being, quality of life and life satisfaction: Results from the improving the experience of dementia and enhancing active life study. International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 33(12), 1736-1742. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4998

Objectives: Area level factors, such as deprivation and urban/rural settings, have been associated with variation in local resources and services and health inequality in later life. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential impact of dep... Read More about Inequalities in living well with dementia—The impact of deprivation on well-being, quality of life and life satisfaction: Results from the improving the experience of dementia and enhancing active life study.

Sensory attenuation in Parkinson’s disease is related to disease severity and dopamine dose (2018)
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Wolpe, N., Zhang, J., Nombela, C., Ingram, J. N., Wolpert, D. M., Rowe, J. B., …Villis, L. (2018). Sensory attenuation in Parkinson’s disease is related to disease severity and dopamine dose. Scientific reports, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33678-3

Abnormal initiation and control of voluntary movements are among the principal manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the processes underlying these abnormalities and their potential remediation by dopamine treatment remain poorly under... Read More about Sensory attenuation in Parkinson’s disease is related to disease severity and dopamine dose.

The (music) educator as producer (2018)
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King, A. (2018). The (music) educator as producer. Journal of Music, Technology and Education, 11(3), 235-249. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte.11.3.235_1

Music technology has been an active part of the Higher Education (HE) curricula for several decades but it is perhaps the last few decades that have witnessed the proliferation of courses at tertiary level, or at least certainly in the United Kingdom... Read More about The (music) educator as producer.

Debatable "Chineseness": Diversification of Confucian classical education in contemporary China (2018)
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Wang, C. (2018). Debatable "Chineseness": Diversification of Confucian classical education in contemporary China. China Perspectives, 2018(4), 53-63. https://doi.org/10.4000/chinaperspectives.8482

© 2018, Francais sur la Chine Contemporaine China. This article discusses the ongoing debates about classics reading (dujing) in the revitalisation and diversification of Confucian classical education in mainland China. It begins by reviewing two dis... Read More about Debatable "Chineseness": Diversification of Confucian classical education in contemporary China.