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Insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk marker evaluation in morbid obesity 12 months after bariatric surgery compared to weight-matched controls (2013)
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Dawson, A. J., Sathyapalan, T., Sedman, P., Ajjan, R., Kilpatrick, E. S., & Atkin, S. L. (2014). Insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk marker evaluation in morbid obesity 12 months after bariatric surgery compared to weight-matched controls. Obesity Surgery, 24(3), 349-358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-013-1100-2

Background Insulin resistance (IR) after bariatric surgery is significantly lower than controls matched for bodymass index (BMI) and is indistinguishable from lean subjects however it is not known if this is the same for associated cardiovascular ris... Read More about Insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk marker evaluation in morbid obesity 12 months after bariatric surgery compared to weight-matched controls.

Fabrication of a TCEP-immobilised monolithic silica microchip for reduction of disulphide bonds in proteins (2013)
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Alzahrani, E., & Welham, K. (2014). Fabrication of a TCEP-immobilised monolithic silica microchip for reduction of disulphide bonds in proteins. Analytical Methods, 6(2), 558-568. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ay41442f

Protein identification by mass spectrometry forms the cornerstone of proteomics. Commonly, the identification of proteins is based on digestion of proteins into peptides using proteolytic enzymes. Cleavage of the disulphide bonds in proteins before e... Read More about Fabrication of a TCEP-immobilised monolithic silica microchip for reduction of disulphide bonds in proteins.

First direct measurements of hydraulic jumps in an active submarine density current (2013)
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Sumner, E. J., Peakall, J., Parsons, D. R., Wynn, R. B., Darby, S. E., Dorrell, R. M., McPhail, S. D., Perrett, J., Webb, A., & White, D. (2013). First direct measurements of hydraulic jumps in an active submarine density current. Geophysical research letters, 40(22), 5904-5908. https://doi.org/10.1002/2013gl057862

For almost half a century, it has been suspected that hydraulic jumps, which consist of a sudden decrease in downstream velocity and increase in flow thickness, are an important feature of submarine density currents such as turbidity currents and deb... Read More about First direct measurements of hydraulic jumps in an active submarine density current.

On the implementation of LIR: The case of simple linear regression with interval data (2013)
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Cattaneo, M. E., & Wiencierz, A. (2014). On the implementation of LIR: The case of simple linear regression with interval data. Computational statistics, 29(3-4), 743-767. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00180-013-0459-9

This paper considers the problem of simple linear regression with interval-censored data. That is, n pairs of intervals are observed instead of the n pairs of precise values for the two variables (dependent and independent). Each of these inter... Read More about On the implementation of LIR: The case of simple linear regression with interval data.

Outcomes after open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians: a 20-year, single-center experience (2013)
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Barakat, H. M., Shahin, Y., Barnes, R., Chetter, I., & McCollum, P. (2014). Outcomes after open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians: a 20-year, single-center experience. Annals of vascular surgery, 28(1), 80-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2013.07.006

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate morbidity, mortality, and survival in octogenarians undergoing open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAAs) in comparison to younger patients.MethodsThis investigation was a retrospe... Read More about Outcomes after open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians: a 20-year, single-center experience.

Surface alignment, anchoring transitions, optical properties, and topological defects in the thermotropic nematic phase of organo-siloxane tetrapodes (2013)
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Kim, Y.-K., Senyuk, B., Shin, S.-T., Kohlmeier, A., Mehl, G. H., & Lavrentovich, O. D. (2014). Surface alignment, anchoring transitions, optical properties, and topological defects in the thermotropic nematic phase of organo-siloxane tetrapodes. Molecular crystals and liquid crystals, 540(1), 20-41. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3SM52249K

We address the status of oxadiazole mesogens, C7 and C12, reported to show the biaxial nematic phase, by exploring material aspects (chemical stability, surface anchoring, optical and dielectric properties, topological defects) linked to the type of... Read More about Surface alignment, anchoring transitions, optical properties, and topological defects in the thermotropic nematic phase of organo-siloxane tetrapodes.

Nematic twist-bend phase with nanoscale modulation of molecular orientation (2013)
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Borshch, V., Kim, Y. .-K., Xiang, J., Gao, M., Jákli, A., Panov, V. P., Vij, J. K., Imrie, C. T., Tamba, M. G., Mehl, G. H., & Lavrentovich, O. D. (2013). Nematic twist-bend phase with nanoscale modulation of molecular orientation. Nature communications, 4, Article ARTN 2635. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms3635

A state of matter in which molecules show a long-range orientational order and no positional order is called a nematic liquid crystal. The best known and most widely used (for example, in modern displays) is the uniaxial nematic, with the rod-like mo... Read More about Nematic twist-bend phase with nanoscale modulation of molecular orientation.

Exploring nurses' use of language with older people (2013)
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Draper, P., Wray, J., & Burley, S. (2013). Exploring nurses' use of language with older people. Nursing older people, 25(9), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.7748/nop2013.11.25.9.18.e509

The authors discuss ways in which nurses speak to older people. Research shows that the words nurses use can have a powerful effect on the wellbeing of older people. An experimental project developed at the University of Hull is described in which cr... Read More about Exploring nurses' use of language with older people.

Regulation of cell survival by sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor S1P 1 via reciprocal ERK-dependent suppression of Bim and PI-3-kinase/protein kinase C-mediated upregulation of Mcl-1 (2013)
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Rutherford, C., Childs, S., Ohotski, J., McGlynn, L., Riddick, M., MacFarlane, S., Tasker, D., Pyne, S., Pyne, N. J., Edwards, J., & Palmer, T. M. (2013). Regulation of cell survival by sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor S1P 1 via reciprocal ERK-dependent suppression of Bim and PI-3-kinase/protein kinase C-mediated upregulation of Mcl-1. Cell Death and Disease, 4(11), Article e927. https://doi.org/10.1038/cddis.2013.455

Although the ability of bioactive lipid sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) to positively regulate anti-apoptotic/pro-survival responses by binding to S1P1 is well known, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Here we demonstrate that expression of S1P1... Read More about Regulation of cell survival by sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor S1P 1 via reciprocal ERK-dependent suppression of Bim and PI-3-kinase/protein kinase C-mediated upregulation of Mcl-1.

Maternal-fetal relationships and psychological health: Emerging research directions (2013)
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Walsh, J., Hepper, E. G., Bagge, S. R., Wadephul, F., & Jomeen, J. (2013). Maternal-fetal relationships and psychological health: Emerging research directions. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 31(5), 490-499. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2013.834311

Maternal representations of, and relationships with, the unborn baby appear to be associated with psychological health in pregnancy and beyond, and might play an important role in identifying women who need additional support, as well as providing an... Read More about Maternal-fetal relationships and psychological health: Emerging research directions.

Diffuse interstellar band at 8620 Å in RAVE : a new method for detecting the diffuse interstellar band in spectra of cool stars (2013)
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Bland-Hawthorn, J., Kos, J., Zwitter, T., Grebel, E. K., Bienayme, O., Binney, J., Freeman, K. C., Gibson, B. K., Gilmore, G., Kordopatis, G., Navarro, J. F., Parker, Q., Reid, W. A., Seabroke, G., Siebert, A., Siviero, A., Steinmetz, M., Watson, F., & Wyse, R. F. G. (2013). Diffuse interstellar band at 8620 Å in RAVE : a new method for detecting the diffuse interstellar band in spectra of cool stars. The Astrophysical journal, 778(2), 86. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-637x/778/2/86

Diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs) are usually observed in spectra of hot stars, where interstellar lines are rarely blended with stellar ones. The need for hot stars is a strong limitation in the number of sightlines we can observe and their distribu... Read More about Diffuse interstellar band at 8620 Å in RAVE : a new method for detecting the diffuse interstellar band in spectra of cool stars.

A unifying approach to understanding transitional waters: fundamental properties emerging from ecotone ecosystems (2013)
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Basset, A., Barbone, E., Elliott, M., Li, B.-L., Jorgensen, S. E., Lucena-Moya, P., Pardo, I., & Mouillot, D. (2013). A unifying approach to understanding transitional waters: fundamental properties emerging from ecotone ecosystems. Estuarine, coastal and shelf science, 132, 5-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2012.04.012

Estuaries, rias, fjords and lagoons (collectively called transitional waters, TW) are highly important ecosystems both for their high productivity but also as sites of urban and industrial development, supporting many major cities and ports. Increasi... Read More about A unifying approach to understanding transitional waters: fundamental properties emerging from ecotone ecosystems.

‘O, what a sympathy of woe is this': passionate sympathy in Titus Andronicus (2013)
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Meek, R. (2013). ‘O, what a sympathy of woe is this': passionate sympathy in Titus Andronicus. Shakespeare survey, 66, 287 - 297. https://doi.org/10.1017/SSO9781107300699.021

Various critics have considered Titus Andronicus in relation to questions of language, grief, and violence. In this paper I want to explore a more specific aspect of the play's interest in the passions: its preoccupation with the concept of sympathy.... Read More about ‘O, what a sympathy of woe is this': passionate sympathy in Titus Andronicus.

Determining 'Age at death' for forensic purposes using human bone by a laboratory-based biomechanical analytical method (2013)
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Zioupos, P., Williams, A., Christodoulou, G., & Giles, R. (2014). Determining 'Age at death' for forensic purposes using human bone by a laboratory-based biomechanical analytical method. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 33(1), 109-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.10.015

Determination of age-at-death (AAD) is an important and frequent requirement in contemporary forensic science and in the reconstruction of past populations and societies from their remains. Its estimation is relatively straightforward and accurate (±... Read More about Determining 'Age at death' for forensic purposes using human bone by a laboratory-based biomechanical analytical method.

Time-to-diagnosis and symptoms of myeloma, lymphomas and leukaemias: A report from the Haematological malignancy Research Network (2013)
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Howell, D. A., Smith, A. G., Jack, A., Patmore, R., Macleod, U., Mironska, E., & Roman, E. (2013). Time-to-diagnosis and symptoms of myeloma, lymphomas and leukaemias: A report from the Haematological malignancy Research Network. BMC Hematology, 13(1), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/2052-1839-13-9

© 2013 Howell et al. Background: Prior to diagnosis, patients with haematological cancers often have multiple primary care consultations, resulting in diagnostic delay. They are less likely to be referred urgently to hospital and often present as eme... Read More about Time-to-diagnosis and symptoms of myeloma, lymphomas and leukaemias: A report from the Haematological malignancy Research Network.

Gendered prison work: female prison officers in the local prison system, 1877-1939 (2013)
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Johnston, H. (2014). Gendered prison work: female prison officers in the local prison system, 1877-1939. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 53(2), 193-212. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12043

This article examines the working lives of female prison officers between 1877 and 1939. It documents a relatively under-researched, but important, period in the history of women's imprisonment in England. In doing so it aims to uncover the working l... Read More about Gendered prison work: female prison officers in the local prison system, 1877-1939.

Automatic optimisation of system architectures using EAST-ADL (2013)
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Walker, M., Reiser, M.-O., Tucci-Piergiovanni, S., Papadopoulos, Y., Lönn, H., Mraidha, C., Parker, D., Chen, D., & Servat, D. (2013). Automatic optimisation of system architectures using EAST-ADL. Journal of Systems and Software, 86(10), 2467-2487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2013.04.001

There are many challenges which face designers of complex system architectures, particularly safety-critical or real-time systems. The introduction of Architecture Description Languages (ADLs) has helped to meet these challenges by consolidating info... Read More about Automatic optimisation of system architectures using EAST-ADL.

Developmental differences in holistic interference of facial part recognition (2013)
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Nakabayashi, K., & Liu, C. H. (2013). Developmental differences in holistic interference of facial part recognition. PLoS ONE, 8(10), e77504. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0077504

Research has shown that adults' recognition of a facial part can be disrupted if the part is learnt without a face context but tested in a whole face. This has been interpreted as the holistic interference effect. The present study investigated wheth... Read More about Developmental differences in holistic interference of facial part recognition.

Performance enhancement of nylon/Kevlar fiber composites through viscoelastically generated pre-stress (2013)
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Fazal, A., & Fancey, K. S. (2014). Performance enhancement of nylon/Kevlar fiber composites through viscoelastically generated pre-stress. Polymer composites, 35(5), 931-938. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.22737

Kevlar-29 fibers have high strength and stiffness but nylon 6,6 fibers have greater ductility. Thus by commingling these fibers prior to molding in a resin, the resulting hybrid composite may be mechanically superior to the corresponding single fiber... Read More about Performance enhancement of nylon/Kevlar fiber composites through viscoelastically generated pre-stress.

Robotic milking technologies and renegotiating situated ethical relationships on UK dairy farms (2013)
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Holloway, L., Wilkinson, K., & Bear, C. (2014). Robotic milking technologies and renegotiating situated ethical relationships on UK dairy farms. Agriculture and human values, 31(2), 185-199. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-013-9473-3

Robotic or automatic milking systems (AMS) are novel technologies that take over the labor of dairy farming and reduce the need for human-animal interactions. Because robotic milking involves the replacement of 'conventional' twice-a-day milking mana... Read More about Robotic milking technologies and renegotiating situated ethical relationships on UK dairy farms.