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Learning words over time : the role of stimulus repetition in mutual exclusivity
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Mather, E., & Plunkett, K. Learning words over time : the role of stimulus repetition in mutual exclusivity. Infancy, 14(1), 60-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/15250000802569702

During the second year of life, infants develop a preference to attach novel labels to novel objects. This behavior is commonly known as "mutual exclusivity" (Markman, 1989). In an intermodal preferential looking experiment with 19.5- and 22.5-month-... Read More about Learning words over time : the role of stimulus repetition in mutual exclusivity.

Same items, different order : effects of temporal variability on infant categorization
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Mather, E., & Plunkett, K. Same items, different order : effects of temporal variability on infant categorization. Cognition, 119(3), 438-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2011.02.008

How does variability between members of a category influence infants' category learning? We explore the impact of the order in which different items are sampled on category formation. Two groups of 10-months-olds were presented with a series of exemp... Read More about Same items, different order : effects of temporal variability on infant categorization.

Shakespeare and paradigms of early modern authorship
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Clare, J. Shakespeare and paradigms of early modern authorship. Journal of Early Modern Studies, 1(1), 137-153. https://doi.org/10.13128/JEMS-2279-7149-10641

The essay examines current thinking on early modern authorship within the competitive economies of the theatre and publishing industries. In the wake of Foucault's seminal essay, 'What is an Author?', there has been much investigation of the status,... Read More about Shakespeare and paradigms of early modern authorship.

The surveillance of 'prolific' offenders : beyond 'docile bodies'
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McCahill, M., & Finn, R. The surveillance of 'prolific' offenders : beyond 'docile bodies'. Punishment and Society, 15(1), 23-42. https://doi.org/10.1177/1462474512466198

This article uses ethnographic research to explore how a sample of state-defined ‘prolific’ offenders living in Northern City (a small city in the North of England) experience and respond to a surveillance regime which includes ‘appointments’, ‘track... Read More about The surveillance of 'prolific' offenders : beyond 'docile bodies'.

The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature
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Crawford, R., & Glover, L. The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature. British Journal of Health Psychology, 17(3), 609-630. doi:10.1111/j.2044-8287.2011.02059.x

PURPOSE  Research exploring the relationships between initial weight-loss expectations with actual outcome in terms of weight loss, weight regain, and attrition/attendance suggests contradictory findings. The purpose of this review was to collat... Read More about The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature.

Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England
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Jomeen, J., & Redshaw, M. Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England. Ethnicity and Health, 18(3), 280-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2012.730608

Objectives. Provision for ethnic minority groups has been acknowledged as integral to good maternity care in England and ethnicity has been highlighted as an indicator of both poorer clinical outcomes and poorer experiences. Improving outcomes and se... Read More about Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England.

The Taliban Layeha for Mujahidin and the law of armed conflict
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Shah, N. The Taliban Layeha for Mujahidin and the law of armed conflict. Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies, 3(1), 192-229. https://doi.org/10.1163/18781527-00301006

In 2010 the Taliban issued a third edition of their Layeha. The Layeha contains Rules and Regulations of Jihad for Mujahidin. This article first details the short history of the Layeha published by the Taliban. Subsequently its content is analysed an... Read More about The Taliban Layeha for Mujahidin and the law of armed conflict.

Old questions, new answers? : Luther and the problem of catholicity
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Bagchi, D. Old questions, new answers? : Luther and the problem of catholicity. Reformation, 17, 161-176. https://doi.org/10.1558/refm.v17.161

Luther's omission of the word "catholic" from his German translations of the creedal article on the Church have led many to suppose that he had little time for the concept of catholicity. A survey of vernacular devotional literature on the eve of the... Read More about Old questions, new answers? : Luther and the problem of catholicity.

Building environmental sustainability : empirical evidence from Logistics Service Providers
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Colicchia, C., Marchet, G., Melacini, M., & Perotti, S. Building environmental sustainability : empirical evidence from Logistics Service Providers. Journal of cleaner production, 59, 197-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.06.057

Environmental sustainability has recently become more and more of a concern among both academics and practitioners. In particular logistics services operations can play a significant role in reducing the environmental burden of the supply chain. Alth... Read More about Building environmental sustainability : empirical evidence from Logistics Service Providers.

Effects of α-lipoic acid on mtDNA damage after isolated muscle contractions
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Fogarty, M. C., Devito, G., Hughes, C. M., Burke, G., Brown, J. C., McClean, C., …McClean, C. Effects of α-lipoic acid on mtDNA damage after isolated muscle contractions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(8), 1469-1477. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31828bf31e

Introduction: Although pharmacological antioxidants have previously been investigated for a prophylactic effect against exercise oxidative stress, it is not known if [alpha]-lipoic acid supplementation can protect against DNA damage after high-intens... Read More about Effects of α-lipoic acid on mtDNA damage after isolated muscle contractions.