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Tectonometamorphic evolution of Seram and Ambon, eastern Indonesia: Insights from 40 Ar/ 39 Ar geochronology (2016)
Journal Article
Pownall, J. M., Forster, M. A., Hall, R., & Watkinson, I. M. (2017). Tectonometamorphic evolution of Seram and Ambon, eastern Indonesia: Insights from 40 Ar/ 39 Ar geochronology. Gondwana Research, 44, 35-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2016.10.018

The island of Seram, eastern Indonesia, experienced a complex Neogene history of multiple metamorphic and deformational events driven by Australia–SE Asia collision. Geological mapping, and structural and petrographic analysis has identified two main... Read More about Tectonometamorphic evolution of Seram and Ambon, eastern Indonesia: Insights from 40 Ar/ 39 Ar geochronology.

Linking environmental flows to sediment dynamics (2016)
Journal Article
De Jalón, D. G., Bussettini, M., Rinaldi, M., Grant, G., Friberg, N., Cowx, I. G., Magdaleno, F., & Buijse, T. (2017). Linking environmental flows to sediment dynamics. Water policy : official journal of the World Water Council, 19(2), 358-375. https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2016.106

© 2017 The Authors. This is a policy discussion paper aimed at addressing possible alternative approaches for environmental flows (e- Flows) assessment and identification within the context of best strategies for fluvial restoration. We focus on damm... Read More about Linking environmental flows to sediment dynamics.

What meaning for sustainability? The role of tourism academics in securing impact (2016)
Journal Article
Correia, F. (2017). What meaning for sustainability? The role of tourism academics in securing impact. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 9(2), 224-227. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2016.1258511

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. CONTEXT: This section of the journal encourages discussion between several authors on a policy-related topic. The same question may, therefore, be addressed from different theoretical, c... Read More about What meaning for sustainability? The role of tourism academics in securing impact.

Evaluation of a retrospective diary for peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy drinking in Scotland: a cross-sectional study (2016)
Journal Article
Symon, A., Rankin, J., Butcher, G., Smith, L., & Cochrane, L. (2017). Evaluation of a retrospective diary for peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy drinking in Scotland: a cross-sectional study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 96(1), 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.13050

Introduction: Heavy episodic (“binge”) drinking among women in Scotland is commonplace; prepregnancy drinking is associated with continued antenatal drinking. Evidence for effectiveness of standardized antenatal alcohol assessment is lacking. Alcohol... Read More about Evaluation of a retrospective diary for peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy drinking in Scotland: a cross-sectional study.

D-π-D chromophores based on dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3'-d]thiophene (DTT) : potential application in the fabrication of solar cell (2016)
Journal Article
Akther, T., Feng, X., Elsegood, M. R., Elsegood, M. R., Wang, C.-Z., Do, J.-H., Akther, T., Xing, F., Horsburgh, L., Elsegood, M., Redshaw, C., & Yamato, T. (2017). D-π-D chromophores based on dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3'-d]thiophene (DTT) : potential application in the fabrication of solar cell. Tetrahedron, 73(4), 307-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2016.11.077

In this work, four stable dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3'-d]thiophene-based π-extended molecules were designed and synthesized via a Pd-catalysed Sonogashira coupling reaction. The structures of these symmetrical compounds, including dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3'-d]thio... Read More about D-π-D chromophores based on dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3'-d]thiophene (DTT) : potential application in the fabrication of solar cell.

Genetic architecture and evolution of the S locus supergene in Primula vulgaris (2016)
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Li, J., Cocker, J. M., Wright, J., Webster, M. A., McMullan, M., Dyer, S., Swarbreck, D., Caccamo, M., Oosterhout, C. V., & Gilmartin, P. M. (2016). Genetic architecture and evolution of the S locus supergene in Primula vulgaris. Nature Plants, 2(12), Article 16188. https://doi.org/10.1038/nplants.2016.188

Darwin's studies on heterostyly in Primula described two floral morphs, pin and thrum, with reciprocal anther and stigma heights that promote insect-mediated cross-pollination. This key innovation evolved independently in several angiosperm families.... Read More about Genetic architecture and evolution of the S locus supergene in Primula vulgaris.

Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel (2016)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2018). Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel. British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, 45(2), 290-310. https://doi.org/10.1080/13530194.2016.1258543

© 2016 British Society for Middle Eastern Studies Democracy is supposed to allow individuals the opportunity to follow their conception of the good without coercion. Generally speaking, Israel gives precedence to Judaism over liberalism. This article... Read More about Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel.

Modelling life course blood pressure trajectories using Bayesian adaptive splines (2016)
Journal Article
Muniz-Terrera, G., Bakra, E., Hardy, R., Matthews, F. E., & Lunn, D. (2016). Modelling life course blood pressure trajectories using Bayesian adaptive splines. Statistical Methods in Medical Research, 25(6), 2767-2780. https://doi.org/10.1177/0962280214532576

No single study has collected data over individuals' entire lifespans. To understand changes over the entire life course, it is necessary to combine data from various studies that cover the whole life course. Such combination may be methodologically... Read More about Modelling life course blood pressure trajectories using Bayesian adaptive splines.

Cross sectional associations between socio-demographic factors and cognitive performance in an older british population: The European investigation of cancer in Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk) study (2016)
Journal Article
Hayat, S. A., Luben, R., Dalzell, N., Moore, S., Anuj, S., Matthews, F. E., Wareham, N., Brayne, C., & Khaw, K. T. (2016). Cross sectional associations between socio-demographic factors and cognitive performance in an older british population: The European investigation of cancer in Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk) study. PLoS ONE, 11(12), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166779

Background: Cognition covers a range of abilities, such as memory, response time and language, with tests assessing either specific or generic aspects. However differences between measures may be observed within the same individuals. Objective: To in... Read More about Cross sectional associations between socio-demographic factors and cognitive performance in an older british population: The European investigation of cancer in Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk) study.

Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time (2016)
Thesis
Gonzalez Sanchez, R. Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219882

The purpose of this research is to develop a new methodology based upon ideas on managing complexity from the Viable System Model. The context for the research is Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico. Worldwide, SMEs represent the segm... Read More about Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time.

Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model (2016)
Thesis
Baroudi, S. Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219646

Motivational factors and bargaining power have been recognized by scholars and practitioners alike, as important elements for negotiation strategies. However, there has been little effort to date to empirically or theoretically study the effect of th... Read More about Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model.

Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent (2016)
Thesis
Broughton, L. J. Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219417

Duramycin is a relatively small (~2kDa) tetracyclic peptide that has a defined three-dimensional (3D) structure, this structure forms a stable binding pocket which specifically recognises the plasma membrane phospholipid phosphatidylethanolamine (PE)... Read More about Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent.

By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved? (2016)
Thesis
Slade, M. By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219354

Background:
There is limited consensus on whether medical trainees in secondary care outpatient departments affect patient care that is delivered, despite the increasing momentum to provide more clinical education in this setting.

Objectives:
Th... Read More about By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved?.

Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece (2016)
Thesis
Vourdoubas, J. Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219243

Although Crete is an island highly utilizing renewable energy sources (RES) for heat and power generation, their further applications in agriculture would result in many socioeconomic and environmental benefits. The use of renewable energies integrat... Read More about Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece.

New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals (2016)
Thesis
Al-Khafaji, Y. New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219115

In this study, a number of Nb, Ta, Mo, V, Al, Li and Zn complexes have been synthesised and fully characterised. The catalytic behavior of these pre-catalysts towards the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of the cyclic esters is discussed.

Chapter... Read More about New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals.

Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services (2016)
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Alariefy, M. S. Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219104

This study explores the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on the challenges involved and the implications for the development of relevant family support services. A qualitative approach was employed for the stud... Read More about Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services.

Surgical options for management of malignant pleural mesothelioma in the current era (2016)
Journal Article
Loubani, M., Qadri, S. S., Hussain, A., Chaudhry, M. A., & Kastelik, J. A. (2016). Surgical options for management of malignant pleural mesothelioma in the current era. Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, 12(4), 286-293. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573398X13666161230162248

© 2016 Bentham Science Publishers. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an asbestos-linked cancer associated with a very poor prognosis. Surgical interventions form an important aspect of the management of this aggressive form of cancer. However, debate... Read More about Surgical options for management of malignant pleural mesothelioma in the current era.

Macroeconomic impacts of fiscal policy shocks in the UK : a DSGE analysis (2016)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K., & Trzeciakiewicz, D. (2017). Macroeconomic impacts of fiscal policy shocks in the UK : a DSGE analysis. Economic modelling, 61, 321-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2016.10.012

This paper develops and estimates a new-Keynesian dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model for the analysis of fiscal policy in the UK. We find that government consumption and investment yield the highest GDP multipliers in the short-run,... Read More about Macroeconomic impacts of fiscal policy shocks in the UK : a DSGE analysis.

On the appearance and reality of mind (2016)
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Whiting, D. (2016). On the appearance and reality of mind. Journal of Mind and Behavior, 37(1), 47-70

According to what I will call the “appearance-is-reality doctrine of mind,” conscious mental states are identical to how they subjectively appear or present themselves to us in our experience of them. The doctrine has had a number of supporters but t... Read More about On the appearance and reality of mind.

Divergent personality structures of brown (Sapajus apella) and white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus) (2016)
Journal Article
Robinson, L. M., Morton, F. B., Gartner, M. C., Widness, J., Paukner, A., Essler, J. L., Brosnan, S. F., & Weiss, A. (2016). Divergent personality structures of brown (Sapajus apella) and white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus). Journal of Comparative Psychology, 130(4), 305-312. https://doi.org/10.1037/com0000037

One way to gain insights into personality evolution is by comparing the personality structures of related species. We compared the personality structure of 240 wild white-faced capuchin monkeys to the personality structure of 100 captive brown capuch... Read More about Divergent personality structures of brown (Sapajus apella) and white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus).