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Behavioural and psychological symptoms in the older population without dementia - Relationship with socio-demographics, health and cognition (2010)
Journal Article
Van Der Linde, R., Stephan, B. C., Matthews, F. E., Brayne, C., & Savva, G. M. (2010). Behavioural and psychological symptoms in the older population without dementia - Relationship with socio-demographics, health and cognition. BMC Geriatrics, 10, https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-10-87

Background: Behavioural and psychological symptoms are associated with dementia, but are also present in a significant number of the older population without dementia. Here we explore the distribution of behavioural and psychological symptoms in the... Read More about Behavioural and psychological symptoms in the older population without dementia - Relationship with socio-demographics, health and cognition.

An Introduction to the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS) I and II (2010)
Book Chapter
Matthews, F. E., & Brayne, C. (2010). An Introduction to the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS) I and II. . https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470669600.ch39

In this chapter we describe the methods and results of the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (MRC CFAS) I and II. The study design and aims of CFAS I and CFAS II (started in October 2008) are described. CFAS I and CFAS II... Read More about An Introduction to the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS) I and II.

Field and globular cluster low-mass X-ray binaries in NGC 4278 (2010)
Journal Article
Fabbiano, G., Brassington, N. J., Lentati, L., Angelini, L., Davies, R. L., Gallagher, J., Kalogera, V., Kim, D. W., King, A. R., Kundu, A., Pellegrini, S., Richings, A. J., Trinchieri, G., Zezas, A., & Zepf, S. (2010). Field and globular cluster low-mass X-ray binaries in NGC 4278. The Astrophysical journal, 725(2), 1824-1847. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-637X/725/2/1824

We report a detailed spectral analysis of the population of low-massX-ray binaries (LMXBs) detected in the elliptical galaxy NGC 4278 with Chandra. Seven luminous sources were studied individually, four in globular clusters (GCs) and three in the ste... Read More about Field and globular cluster low-mass X-ray binaries in NGC 4278.

Support-vector-machine tree-based domain knowledge learning toward automated sports video classification (2010)
Journal Article
Xiao, G., Jiang, Y., Song, G., & Jiang, J. (2010). Support-vector-machine tree-based domain knowledge learning toward automated sports video classification. Optical Engineering, 49(12), Article 127003. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3518080

We propose a support-vector-machine (SVM) tree to hierarchically learn from domain knowledge represented by low-level features toward automatic classification of sports videos. The proposed SVM tree adopts a binary tree structure to exploit the natur... Read More about Support-vector-machine tree-based domain knowledge learning toward automated sports video classification.

Interstate cooperation and anti-trafficking : assessing existing approaches between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (2010)
Thesis
Ikeora, M. N. Interstate cooperation and anti-trafficking : assessing existing approaches between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215790

Even though it is over a century since the abolition of transatlantic slavery, people are still sold as commodities in the form of human trafficking, to be exploited for sexual services, cheap labour, domestic servitude and other emerging forms of co... Read More about Interstate cooperation and anti-trafficking : assessing existing approaches between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

The value of e-banking services in the Egyptian environment : an integrated model (2010)
Thesis
El Naggar, R. A. E. A. I. The value of e-banking services in the Egyptian environment : an integrated model. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214557

Introduction: Driving the introduction of e-banking services in Egypt are structural changes, which have intensified competition across the banking sector. The value (net benefits) of e-banking services to their suppliers lies in their ability to att... Read More about The value of e-banking services in the Egyptian environment : an integrated model.

Personality representation: predicting behaviour for personalised learning support (2010)
Thesis
Wood, D. H. Personality representation: predicting behaviour for personalised learning support. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214060

The need for personalised support systems comes from the growing number of students that are being supported within institutions with shrinking resources. Over the last decade the use of computers and the Internet within education has become more pre... Read More about Personality representation: predicting behaviour for personalised learning support.

Transition stories : politics of urban living space in Tirana city region, Albania (2010)
Thesis
Mele, M. Transition stories : politics of urban living space in Tirana city region, Albania. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213030

This thesis contributes to the geography of urban transition and to the expansion of knowledge of the post socialist city. Although many cities in transitional countries have inherited similar forms of housing and infrastructure provision and urban d... Read More about Transition stories : politics of urban living space in Tirana city region, Albania.

Marketing communications practices in SMES through a cultural lens : a one nation perspective : Icealnd [i.e. Iceland] (2010)
Thesis
Guðríður Ármannsdóttir. Marketing communications practices in SMES through a cultural lens : a one nation perspective : Icealnd [i.e. Iceland]. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211752

The marketing environment has in the past two decades changed dramatically. The Internet has given businesses of all sizes the opportunity to compete throughout the world with brands of seemingly similar quality, and to promote their wares in ways pr... Read More about Marketing communications practices in SMES through a cultural lens : a one nation perspective : Icealnd [i.e. Iceland].

Development of porphyrin-antiangiogenic antibody immunoconjugates for photodynamic therapy (2010)
Thesis
Bullous, A. Development of porphyrin-antiangiogenic antibody immunoconjugates for photodynamic therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211381

Photodynamic therapy is a novel cancer treatment, involving the combination of light, photosensitiser and molecular oxygen to produce cytotoxic species. Currently, commercially available photosensitisers, including Photofrin and Foscan, only exhibit... Read More about Development of porphyrin-antiangiogenic antibody immunoconjugates for photodynamic therapy.

Optimisation and frequency tuning concepts for a vibration energy harvester (2010)
Thesis
Ooi, B. L. Optimisation and frequency tuning concepts for a vibration energy harvester. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211042

With current electronic designs becoming more versatile and mobile, applications that were wired and bulky before have now seen a great reduction in size and increase in portability. However, the issue is that the scaling down in size and cost of ele... Read More about Optimisation and frequency tuning concepts for a vibration energy harvester.

Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials (2010)
Thesis
Benstead, M. Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210942

Several series of BODIPYs bearing mesogenic substituents were synthesised and their fluorescence and liquid crystal properties were characterized. Each compound prepared consisted of one BODIPY fluorophore and one, two or three mesogenic units based... Read More about Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials.

Necessity as the mother of intervention: The industrial policy debate in England (2010)
Journal Article
Lee, S. (2010). Necessity as the mother of intervention: The industrial policy debate in England. Local Economy, 25(8), 622-630. https://doi.org/10.1080/02690942.2010.533421

This article seeks to demonstrate two simple points about industrial policy in England. First, industrial policy matters, but if there is to be an effective and fruitful debate about industrial policy, it must not be insular. It must be located withi... Read More about Necessity as the mother of intervention: The industrial policy debate in England.

Lower limb kinematic and kinetic differences between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers (2010)
Journal Article
Vanicek, N., Strike, S. C., McNaughton, L., & Polman, R. (2010). Lower limb kinematic and kinetic differences between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers. Prosthetics and orthotics international, 34(4), 399-410. https://doi.org/10.3109/03093646.2010.480964

Stair walking relies on concentric contraction of the ankle plantarflexor and knee extensor muscles, which are either absent or weakened in transtibial amputees. As a result the risk of falling is increased in this population. The aim of this study w... Read More about Lower limb kinematic and kinetic differences between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers.

Polymorphic variation within the VWF gene contributes to the failure to detect mutations in patients historically diagnosed with type 1 von willebrand disease from the MCMDM-1VWD cohort (2010)
Journal Article
Hampshire, D. J., Burghel, G. J., Goudem, J., Bouvet, L. C., Eikenboom, J. C., Schneppenheim, R., Budde, U., Peake, I. R., & Goodeve, C. (2010). Polymorphic variation within the VWF gene contributes to the failure to detect mutations in patients historically diagnosed with type 1 von willebrand disease from the MCMDM-1VWD cohort. Haematologica, 95(12), 2163-2165. https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2010.027177

Multi-disciplinary definitions and understandings of 'paedophilia' (2010)
Journal Article
Harrison, K., Manning, R., & McCartan, K. (2010). Multi-disciplinary definitions and understandings of 'paedophilia'. Social & legal studies, 19(4), 481-496. https://doi.org/10.1177/0964663910369054

Despite the current high-profile concern over paedophiles and paedophilic activity, there is no easily accessible or widely accepted multi-disciplinary definition of paedophilia. Commentators have pointed to a general contemporary misunderstanding su... Read More about Multi-disciplinary definitions and understandings of 'paedophilia'.

Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal (2010)
Journal Article
Parsons, D. R., Peakall, J., Aksu, A. E., Flood, R. D., Hiscott, R. N., Beşiktepe, Ş., & Mouland, D. (2010). Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal. Geology, 38(12), 1063-1066. https://doi.org/10.1130/G31121.1

Submarine meandering channels are conduits that transport gravity-driven flows and sediments into the deep sea. Such channel systems form distributive networks across submarine fans, ultimately forming the largest sedimentary deposits on Earth. Despi... Read More about Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal.

The 'neo-orthodox' in Cyprus: Religious resurgence and western orthodoxy (2010)
Journal Article
Argyrou, V. (2010). The 'neo-orthodox' in Cyprus: Religious resurgence and western orthodoxy. Journal of Mediterranean studies, 19(1), 27-42

This essay explores that resurgence of religion in the Greek-speaking world popularly known as ‘neo-Orthodoxy’. It distinguishes between two versions, one that broadly conforms to the stereotype of revitalised religion as a particularistic, exclusive... Read More about The 'neo-orthodox' in Cyprus: Religious resurgence and western orthodoxy.