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Physical aging in isotactic polypropylene (1996)
Journal Article
Ibhadon, A. O. (1996). Physical aging in isotactic polypropylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 62(11), 1843-1846. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28SICI%291097-4628%2819961212%2962%3A11%3C1843%3A%3AAID-APP8%3E3.0.CO%3B2-Q

Physical aging studies were made using commercial and laboratory samples of isotactic polypropylene. Linear and nonlinear viscoelastic responses were measured after quenching the glass from above the glass transition temperatures to below the glass t... Read More about Physical aging in isotactic polypropylene.

Is non-judgemental care possible in the context of nurses' attitudes to patients' sexuality? (1996)
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Hayter, M. (1996). Is non-judgemental care possible in the context of nurses' attitudes to patients' sexuality?. Journal of advanced nursing, 24(4), 662-666. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1996.02402.x

Developments in nursing practice in the United Kingdom are increasingly focusing on holistic models and approaches to care The recognition of the importance of sexuality and sexual orientation of patients is a significant aspect of holistic care This... Read More about Is non-judgemental care possible in the context of nurses' attitudes to patients' sexuality?.

Challenging behaviour in children with learning disabilities. (1996)
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Gates, B., Wray, J., & Newell, R. (1996). Challenging behaviour in children with learning disabilities. British Journal of Nursing, 5(19), 1189-1194. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1996.5.19.1189

This article outlines the initial stages of an ongoing experiment to evaluate the comparative efficacy of two different therapeutic interventions--behaviour modification and gentle teaching--in the management of challenging behaviour in children who... Read More about Challenging behaviour in children with learning disabilities..

Compromise, massive encouragement and forcing: a discussion of mechanisms used to limit the choices available to the older adult in hospital (1996)
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Draper, P. (1996). Compromise, massive encouragement and forcing: a discussion of mechanisms used to limit the choices available to the older adult in hospital. Journal of clinical nursing, 5(5), 325 - 331. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.1996.5.5.325

This paper gives a partial account of the findings of a qualitative research project concerning the quality of life of older people in nursing homes and hospital wards. Using strategies of ethnographic interview and hermeneutical analysis, 14 older... Read More about Compromise, massive encouragement and forcing: a discussion of mechanisms used to limit the choices available to the older adult in hospital.

A cognitive approach to road recognition with novel feature indicators (1996)
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Varley, D., Visvalingam, M., & Wright, C. (1996). A cognitive approach to road recognition with novel feature indicators. Computer Journal, 39(9), 751-756. https://doi.org/10.1093/comjnl/39.9.751

This paper outlines a simple strategy for recognition of prototypical cases of urban roads from their outline forms alone. Two new form indicators, namely exits and occupancy, are used together with average width to label regions as roads. They prove... Read More about A cognitive approach to road recognition with novel feature indicators.

Using the diffusion of innovation model to influence practice: a case study (1996)
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Pearcey, P., & Draper, P. (1996). Using the diffusion of innovation model to influence practice: a case study. Journal of advanced nursing, 23(4), 714-721. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1996.tb00042.x

There continue to be suggestions within the nursing literature that research findings are not being utilized in clinical practice The reasons for this are well documented However, less emphasis is given to ways to facilitate utilization It seemed pos... Read More about Using the diffusion of innovation model to influence practice: a case study.

Two-dimensional MRI at 1.5 and 0.5 T versus CT myelography in the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy (1996)
Journal Article
Devlin, R., Bartlett, R. J., Hill, C. A. R., & Gardiner, E. D. (1996). Two-dimensional MRI at 1.5 and 0.5 T versus CT myelography in the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. Neuroradiology, 38(2), 142-147. doi:10.1007/BF00604801

A prospective comparison was made of standard two-dimensional MRI sequences, at both high and midfield strength, with CT myelography in 23 patients with cervical spondylosis. MRI is adequate for assessment of cord compression, where high field streng... Read More about Two-dimensional MRI at 1.5 and 0.5 T versus CT myelography in the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.

Morphological divergence and evidence for reproductive isolation in Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) in northeast England (1996)
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Hull, S., Grahame, J., & Mill, P. (1996). Morphological divergence and evidence for reproductive isolation in Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) in northeast England. Journal of Molluscan Studies, 62(1), 89-99. https://doi.org/10.1093/mollus/62.1.89

Current work at Old Peak (Ravenscar) on the northeast coast of England indicates that boulder-dwelling Lutonna saxatilis (Olvi) comprise at least two distinct forms, inhabiting high- and mid-shore boulders Using multivariate morphometrics we show tha... Read More about Morphological divergence and evidence for reproductive isolation in Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) in northeast England.

Cancer mortality in relatives of women with ovarian cancer: The OPCS study (1996)
Journal Article
Easton, D. F., Matthews, F. E., Ford, D., Swerdlow, A. J., & Peto, J. (1996). Cancer mortality in relatives of women with ovarian cancer: The OPCS study. International journal of cancer. Journal international du cancer, 65(3), 284-294. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28SICI%291097-0215%2819960126%2965%3A3%3C284%3A%3AAID-IJC2%3E3.0.CO%3B2-W

Mortality from cancer and other causes in first-degree relatives of women with ovarian cancer diagnosed before age 60 has been examined in a large population-based cohort study in England and Wales. Relatives of 1,188 ovarian-cancer cases diagnosed b... Read More about Cancer mortality in relatives of women with ovarian cancer: The OPCS study.

Cancer mortality in relatives of women with breast cancer: The OPCS study (1996)
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Peto, J., Easton, D. F., Matthews, F. E., Ford, D., & Swerdlow, A. J. (1996). Cancer mortality in relatives of women with breast cancer: The OPCS study. International journal of cancer. Journal international du cancer, 65(3), 275-283. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28SICI%291097-0215%2819960126%2965%3A3%3C275%3A%3AAID-IJC1%3E3.0.CO%3B2-X

Mortality from cancer and other causes in male and female first-degree relatives of women with breast cancer diagnosed before age 60 has been examined in a large population-based cohort study, providing estimates of familial risks free from ascertain... Read More about Cancer mortality in relatives of women with breast cancer: The OPCS study.

Children's memory for drawings based on a false belief (1996)
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Robinson, E. J., Riggs, K. J., & Samuel, J. (1996). Children's memory for drawings based on a false belief. Developmental Psychology, 32(6), 1056-1064. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.32.6.1056

In 3 studies, preschool children drew or saw another person draw what they wrongly thought were the contents of a box, saw the true contents, and then were asked what had been drawn and what they (or the other person) had thought was in the box. Chil... Read More about Children's memory for drawings based on a false belief.