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The neural correlates of change detection in the face perception network (2008)
Journal Article
Large, M., Cavina-Pratesi, C., Vilis, T., & Culham, J. C. (2008). The neural correlates of change detection in the face perception network. Neuropsychologia, 46(8), 2169-2176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2008.02.027

A common view is that visual processing within the ventral visual stream is modulated by attention and awareness. We used fMRI adaptation to investigate whether activation in a network of brain regions involved with face recognition - namely the fusi... Read More about The neural correlates of change detection in the face perception network.

Ras gene in marine mussels: A molecular level response to petrochemical exposure (2008)
Journal Article
Lima, I., Peck, M. R., Rendón-Von Osten, J., Soares, A. M. V. M., Guilhermino, L., & Rotchell, J. (2008). Ras gene in marine mussels: A molecular level response to petrochemical exposure. Marine pollution bulletin, 56(4), 633-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2008.01.018

Mussels are susceptible to numerous toxicants and are often employed as bioindicators. This study investigated the status of the ras proto-oncogene in Mytilus galloprovincialis following petrochemical exposure. A M. galloprovincialis homologue of the... Read More about Ras gene in marine mussels: A molecular level response to petrochemical exposure.

Trading frictions and market structure: An empirical analysis (2008)
Journal Article
Cai, C. X., Hillier, D., Hudson, R., & Keasey, K. (2008). Trading frictions and market structure: An empirical analysis. Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, 35(3-4), 563-579. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5957.2008.02076.x

Market structure affects the informational and real frictions faced by traders in equity markets. Using bid-ask spreads, we present evidence which suggests that while real frictions associated with the costs of supplying immediacy are less in order-d... Read More about Trading frictions and market structure: An empirical analysis.

Rigid-body analysis of a lizard skull: modelling the skull of Uromastyx hardwickii (2008)
Journal Article
Moazen, M., Curtis, N., Evans, S. E., O'Higgins, P., & Fagan, M. J. (2008). Rigid-body analysis of a lizard skull: modelling the skull of Uromastyx hardwickii. Journal of biomechanics, 41(6), 1274-1280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.01.012

Lizard skulls vary greatly in their detailed morphology. Theoretical models and practical studies have posited a definite relationship between skull morphology and bite performance, but this can be difficult to demonstrate in vivo. Computer modelling... Read More about Rigid-body analysis of a lizard skull: modelling the skull of Uromastyx hardwickii.

Sovereign risk, FDI spillovers, and growth (2008)
Journal Article
Sebastián, F. P., Maliar, L., & Maliar, S. (2008). Sovereign risk, FDI spillovers, and growth. Review of International Economics, 16(3), 463-477. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9396.2007.00718.x

This paper studies the effect of sovereign risk on capital flows from rich to poor nations in the context of a two-country model, where Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) creates positive externalities in domestic production. We show that if externaliti... Read More about Sovereign risk, FDI spillovers, and growth.

Co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive disorders in a community sample of older people: Results from the MRC CFAS (Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study) (2008)
Journal Article
Kvaal, K., McDougall, F. A., Brayne, C., Matthews, F. E., & Dewey, M. E. (2008). Co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive disorders in a community sample of older people: Results from the MRC CFAS (Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study). International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 23(3), 229-237. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.1867

Background: Few population-based studies have examined the whole range of subthreshold syndromes and disorders of anxiety and depression in older people. Aims: To investigate the co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive syndromes in older people. Asso... Read More about Co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive disorders in a community sample of older people: Results from the MRC CFAS (Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study).

'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson (2008)
Thesis
Johnson, S. A. (2008). 'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213923

This thesis examines the relationship between autobiography and art in Anne Stevenson's work by exploring her poetic negotiation of her own presence within her poems, or 'house of words'. A brief contextual preface assesses Stevenson's importance... Read More about 'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson.

The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis) (2008)
Thesis
Vakilian, H. (2008). The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212336

In this research the law making power of the Iranian parliament is studied at two levels: Firstly, the power of the parliament according to the Constitution is explored. Secondly its power in real politics is analysed. It is shown that the law making... Read More about The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis).

Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish (2008)
Thesis
Bolland, J. D. (2008). Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208647

Globally, freshwater fisheries are faced with numerous impacts that compromise fish populations. A knowledge and understanding of riverine fish movements are crucial for effective management and conservation of populations. However, there is a paucit... Read More about Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish.

Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems (2008)
Thesis
Mung'au, F. (2008). Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208538

The fundamental detection problem in fading channels involves the correct estimation of transmitted symbols at the receiver in the presence of Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN). Detection can be considered when the receiver is assumed not to know... Read More about Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems.

Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children (2008)
Thesis
Randall, P. (2008). Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208426

This thesis examined the psychological characteristics of clerical and laymen who had sexually abused children. A three group design was used which permitted comparisons to be made between a group of 30 clerical men who had sexually abused children,... Read More about Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children.

Nutrient intakes of primary school children (2008)
Thesis
Gatenby, L. A. (2008). Nutrient intakes of primary school children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208401

Background In April 2004 Hull City Council introduced free healthy school meals for all primary and special school pupils (approximately 20,500 children from 71 primary schools and 6 special schools) in an attempt to reduce health and education in... Read More about Nutrient intakes of primary school children.

Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics (2008)
Thesis
Kitney, S. P. (2008). Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208396

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel liquid crystalline materials with light-emitting and or charge-transporting properties. Some of the liquid crystals (LCs) synthesised incorporate photopolymerisable diene or methacrylate... Read More about Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics.

An empirical study of interest rate determination rules (2008)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K. (2008). An empirical study of interest rate determination rules. Applied financial economics, 18(4), 327-343. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603100500447560

This paper finds empirical support for a Taylor (1993) type interest rate determination rule. The model is solved analytically, estimated and used for simulation, impulse response analyses and forecasting with quarterly time series data for the UK an... Read More about An empirical study of interest rate determination rules.

A pilot microbial assessment of beef sold in the Ashaiman market, a suburb of Accra, Ghana (2008)
Journal Article
Soyiri, I., Agbogli, H., & Dongdem, J. (2008). A pilot microbial assessment of beef sold in the Ashaiman market, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 8(1), 91-103

Food safety is a matter of great public health concern worldwide and particularly crucial if the environment in which the food is handled is heavily contaminated. Most fresh foods particularly that of animal origin like beef is highly susceptible to... Read More about A pilot microbial assessment of beef sold in the Ashaiman market, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.

Firm size, sector and market valuation of R&D expenditures (2008)
Journal Article
Shah, S. Z. A., Stark, A. W., & Akbar, S. (2008). Firm size, sector and market valuation of R&D expenditures. Applied financial economics letters, 4(2), 87-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/17446540701537756

Significant market value effects of RD are found for UK firms of all sizes. Sector-based analyses indicate large, positive and statistically significant influences of RD on market values of UK firms in both manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors.

Government control, transaction costs, and commitment between the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the Chinese government (2008)
Journal Article
Lu, Q. (2008). Government control, transaction costs, and commitment between the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the Chinese government. Enterprise & society, 9(1), 44-69. https://doi.org/10.1093/es/khm106

We use the tools of transaction cost politics (TCP) developed from transaction cost economics and economic analysis, to analyze the business relationship building between the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), the largest and most succ... Read More about Government control, transaction costs, and commitment between the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the Chinese government.