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Rationalising the vibrational spectra of biomolecules using atomistic simulations (2009)
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Benoit, D. M. (2009). Rationalising the vibrational spectra of biomolecules using atomistic simulations. Frontiers in Bioscience, 14(11), 4229-4241. https://doi.org/10.2741/3525

This review presents an account of the recent developments in the use of atomistic simulations to predict vibrational spectra of biomolecules. I give an overview of the concepts used in the various theoretical vibrational models and discuss their rel... Read More about Rationalising the vibrational spectra of biomolecules using atomistic simulations.

Effects of different impact exercise modalities on bone mineral density in premenopausal women: a meta-analysis (2009)
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Martyn-St James, M., & Carroll, S. (2010). Effects of different impact exercise modalities on bone mineral density in premenopausal women: a meta-analysis. Journal of bone and mineral metabolism, 28(3), 251-267. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00774-009-0139-6

Our objective was to assess the effects of differing modes of impact exercise on bone density at the hip and spine in premenopausal women through systematic review and meta-analysis. Electronic databases, key journals and reference lists were searche... Read More about Effects of different impact exercise modalities on bone mineral density in premenopausal women: a meta-analysis.

First Impressions : Diarists, Scientists, Imperialists and the Management of the Environment in the American Pacific, 1899-1902 (2009)
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Bankoff, G. (2009). First Impressions : Diarists, Scientists, Imperialists and the Management of the Environment in the American Pacific, 1899-1902. Journal of Pacific History, 44(3), 261-280. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223340903356849

They say first impressions always matter. Americans acquired an empire of tropical islands in the Pacific about which they knew little and cared even less. Yet they set to almost immediately to understand and harness these new environments for their... Read More about First Impressions : Diarists, Scientists, Imperialists and the Management of the Environment in the American Pacific, 1899-1902.

Wound-related pain: features, assessment and treatment. (2009)
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Barrett, S., & Bowers, K. (2009). Wound-related pain: features, assessment and treatment. Nursing standard : official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing, 24(10), 47 - 56. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2009.11.24.10.47.c7388

This article explores the problem of wound-related pain. It provides an overview of the different types of pain associated with wounds, discusses approaches to pain assessment and considers a range of strategies that may be used to minimise wound-rel... Read More about Wound-related pain: features, assessment and treatment..

The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse (2009)
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Pearson, M., & Coomber, R. (2010). The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse. Addiction, 105(1), 136-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02713.x

Aim  To critically evaluate the methods utilized in the conduct of a systematic review in the field of substance misuse Design  Participant‐observation in the review process, semi‐structured interviews with review team members and management and str... Read More about The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse.

Photography and causation: Responding to Scruton's scepticism (2009)
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Phillips, D. M. (2009). Photography and causation: Responding to Scruton's scepticism. British Journal of Aesthetics, 49(4), 327-340. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesthj/ayp036

According to Roger Scruton, it is not possible for photographs to be representational art. Most responses to Scruton's scepticism are versions of the claim that Scruton disregards the extent to which intentionality features in photography; but these... Read More about Photography and causation: Responding to Scruton's scepticism.

Contingent learning for creative music technologists (2009)
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King, A. (2009). Contingent learning for creative music technologists. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 18(2), 137-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/14759390902992550

This article will review educational literature relevant to the design and implementation of a learning technology interface (LTI) into an undergraduate music technology curriculum. It also explores through empirical enquiry some of the advantages an... Read More about Contingent learning for creative music technologists.

Does clinical method mask significant VTE-related mortality and morbidity in malignant disease? Mini review. (2009)
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Johnson, M., & Maraveyas, A. (2009). Does clinical method mask significant VTE-related mortality and morbidity in malignant disease? Mini review. The British Journal of Cancer, 100(12), 1837 - 1841. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6605091

After more than 150 years of a recognised link between cancer and vascular thromboembolic events (VTE), and despite a greatly improved understanding of its pathophysiology, epidemiology and treatment, the management of patients with cancer and VTE is... Read More about Does clinical method mask significant VTE-related mortality and morbidity in malignant disease? Mini review..

Madagascar as a model region of species diversification (2009)
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Vences, M., Wollenberg, K. C., Vieites, D. R., & Lees, D. C. (2009). Madagascar as a model region of species diversification. Trends in ecology & evolution, 24(8), 456-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2009.03.011

Tropical biotas provide excellent settings in which to explore mechanisms of evolutionary diversification, yet these processes remain poorly understood. Pioneering work on biodiversity patterns and diversification processes in other tropical regions... Read More about Madagascar as a model region of species diversification.

A panel data analysis of locational determinants of Chinese and Indian outward foreign direct investment (2009)
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Guney, Y., & Duanmu, J. L. (2009). A panel data analysis of locational determinants of Chinese and Indian outward foreign direct investment. Journal of Asia Business Studies, 3(2), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/15587890980001512

The upsurge of Chinese and Indian outward foreign direct investment (FDI) raises an unanswered question about locational determinants of direct investment from the two countries. Using an unbalanced bilateral FDI database, we find that Chinese and In... Read More about A panel data analysis of locational determinants of Chinese and Indian outward foreign direct investment.

Theorising transient mood after ingestion (2009)
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Hammersley, R., & Reid, M. (2009). Theorising transient mood after ingestion. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 33(3), 213-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2008.07.010

Ingesting foods or drugs can alter rated mood. Moods have been theorised as reinforcers that cause ingestion. This assumption may be incompatible with the current two-system models of affect, where 'moods' are less intense yet more protracted than em... Read More about Theorising transient mood after ingestion.

Trachoma survey methods: A literature review (2009)
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Ngondi, J., Reacher, M., Matthews, F., Brayne, C., & Emerson, P. (2009). Trachoma survey methods: A literature review. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 87(2), 143-151. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.07.046326

Reliable population-based prevalence data are essential for planning, monitoring and evaluating trachoma control programmes and understanding the scale of the problem, yet they are not currently available for 22 out of 56 trachoma-endemic countries.... Read More about Trachoma survey methods: A literature review.

pH testing for detecting the position of nasogastric tubes in adults and children (2009)
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Kalia, S., Hall, J., El-Habbal, M., Imrie, C., Arabiat, D. H., Shields, L., …Elliott, B. (2009). pH testing for detecting the position of nasogastric tubes in adults and children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 28126. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd007660

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: Our objective is to determine if there is sufficient evidence to recommend the use of pH testing (the intervention under scrutiny) for verification of correct... Read More about pH testing for detecting the position of nasogastric tubes in adults and children.

Disinterestedness and objectivity (2009)
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Came, D. (2009). Disinterestedness and objectivity. European Journal of Philosophy, 17(1), 91-100. doi:10.1111/j.1468-0378.2008.00334.x