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The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test (2007)
Journal Article
Elliott, D., Abt, G., & Barry, T. (2008). The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test. Journal of science and medicine in sport / Sports Medicine Australia, 11(2), 112-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2006.12.116

This study examined whether the predictive outcomes of the Chester step test (CST) would be influenced by arm dynamics. Participants completed the CST on two separate occasions, once using active arms and once using passive arms. Results revealed tha... Read More about The effect of an active arm action on heart rate and predicted VO2max during the Chester step test.

Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation (2007)
Journal Article
Ibhadon, A., Greenway, G., & Yue, Y. (2008). Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation. Catalysis communications, 9(1), 153-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2007.05.038

SiO2/RuO2 modified high surface area titania dioxide nanoparticles prepared by hydrogen reduction were examined for their catalytic properties towards the photodegradation of methyl orange (MO), a common water pollutant in the textile industry. The m... Read More about Photocatalytic activity of surface modified TiO2/RuO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for azo-dye degradation.

The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository (2007)
Journal Article
Green, R., Dolphin, I., Awre, C., & Sherratt, R. (2007). The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository. OCLC Systems and Services, 23(2), 210-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750710748513

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to report on the work of the JISC-funded RepoMMan project, which is developing a tool that will allow users to interact with a Fedora-based institutional repository. The tool facilitates user interaction with th... Read More about The RepoMMan project: Automating workflow and metadata for an institutional repository.

Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI (2007)
Journal Article
Watson, R., Deary, I., & Austin, E. (2007). Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI. Personality and individual differences, 43(6), 1460-1469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.04.023

The psychometric properties of self-report scales, such as the NEO-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), are examined using a range of statistical methods such as factor analysis. These methods establish, among other things, whether items in a scale covar... Read More about Are personality trait items reliably more or less 'difficult'? Mokken scaling of the NEO-FFI.

To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations? (2007)
Journal Article
Bird, D. J., Rotchell, J. M., Hesp, S. A., Newton, L. C., Hall, N. G., & Potter, I. C. (2008). To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations?. Environmental pollution, 151(3), 641-651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2007.03.018

We explored how hepatic [metal]s in Anguilla anguilla at a contaminated estuarine site are influenced by body size, age and season, and the extent that [Cu], [Cd] and [Zn]s are reflected in [metallothionein (MT)]s. Although each [metal] and [MT] incr... Read More about To what extent are hepatic concentrations of heavy metals in Anguilla anguilla at a site in a contaminated estuary related to body size and age and reflected in the metallothionein concentrations?.

Men at work and at home: Managing emotion in telework (2007)
Journal Article
Marsh, K., & Musson, G. (2008). Men at work and at home: Managing emotion in telework. Gender, work, and organization, 15(1), 31-48. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0432.2007.00353.x

Home-based telework, as one of the flexible working options available today, is unique in its ability to blur physically and emotionally the boundaries between work and home. This article explores how men experience working from home, how they constr... Read More about Men at work and at home: Managing emotion in telework.

Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating (2007)
Journal Article
Wilkinson, K., Ferrier, G., Pope, R., Skourtsos, E., & Triantaphyllou, M. (2008). Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating. Geomorphology, 94(1-2), 206-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2007.05.007

Analysis of fan sediments and post-incisive soils was combined with luminescence dating to re-assess Nemec and Postma's [Nemec, W., Postma, G., 1993. Quaternary alluvial fans in southwestern Crete: sedimentation processes and geomorphic evolution. In... Read More about Clarifying stages of alluvial fan evolution along the Sfakian piedmont, southern Crete: New evidence from analysis of post-incisive soils and OSL dating.

Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context (2007)
Thesis
Lamper, D. J. Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219397

The purpose of this thesis is to apply an existing model to a new situation: In this instance to explore the possible relevance of the research of Jim Collins in his book, Good to Great (2001) to a sample often UK schools.

The review of literature... Read More about Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context.

The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework (2007)
Thesis
Baker, R. P. The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216591

Homework has long been a subject of discussion. This research reflects upon previous research in this area and endeavours to clarify some of the more significant issues surrounding homework. Using a case study based upon Cromer High School in Norfolk... Read More about The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework.

An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools (2007)
Thesis
Gifford, D. P. An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213754

This study investigates factors that help and hinder primary schools in their distribution of leadership in England. Distributed leadership is defined as collaborative leadership within a culture of shared action and interaction. The research extends... Read More about An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools.

Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability (2007)
Thesis
McLean, S. M. Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213201

Neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal problem that consumes considerable NHS resources. The socioeconomic impact for individuals, industry and society is high. However research into the management of neck pain is sparse. Reviews of the evidence re... Read More about Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability.

Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt (2007)
Thesis
Selim, A. E. M. Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209440

Hurghada coastal reefs have encountered a huge modification in the last three decades, associated with an increase in sediment input from coastal development. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sediment on reef health at a number of s... Read More about Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt.

Place and Native American Indian history and culture (2007)
Book
Porter, J. (2007). J. Porter (Ed.). Place and Native American Indian history and culture. Peer Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften

Review
«Place remains a native concept rich with political meaning for North American culture as a whole, and for the world as a whole. This volume undertakes a broad and deep exploration of what the sense of place has meant in specific Indian cultu... Read More about Place and Native American Indian history and culture.

Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring (2007)
Journal Article
Mi, J., & Grant, P. S. (2007). Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring. Materials Science Forum, 546-549, 1327-1332. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.546-549.1327

The optimisation of spray forming IN718 alloy rings for aeroengine applications was investigated using both modelling and experimental approaches. A multiphysics numerical model has been developed and implemented to assist in the optimisation of the... Read More about Optimisation of spray forming ni superalloys via process modelling and on-line monitoring.