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Ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activity and fluctuating asymmetry (FA) in Zosterisessor ophiocephalus (Teleostei, Gobiidae) as indicators of environmental stress in the Venice lagoon (2002)
Journal Article
Franco, A., Malavasi, S., Pranovi, F., Nasci, C., & Torricelli, P. (2002). Ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activity and fluctuating asymmetry (FA) in Zosterisessor ophiocephalus (Teleostei, Gobiidae) as indicators of environmental stress in the Venice lagoon. Journal of aquatic ecosystem stress and recovery, 9(4), 239-247. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1024010813669

The impact of environmental stress on the grass goby, Zosterisessor ophiocephalus, was studied at both biochemical and morphological levels, by comparing three sites in the Venice lagoon (the Northern, Central and Southern basins) which differ in ter... Read More about Ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activity and fluctuating asymmetry (FA) in Zosterisessor ophiocephalus (Teleostei, Gobiidae) as indicators of environmental stress in the Venice lagoon.

A Bayesian hierarchical approach to comparative audit for carotid surgery (2002)
Journal Article
Kuhan, G., Marshall, E., Abidia, A., Chetter, I., & McCollum, P. (2002). A Bayesian hierarchical approach to comparative audit for carotid surgery. European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 24(6), 505-510. https://doi.org/10.1053/ejvs.2002.1763

Objectives: the aim of this study was to illustrate how a Bayesian hierarchical modelling approach can aid the reliable comparison of outcome rates between surgeons. Design: retrospective analysis of prospective and retrospective data. Materials: bin... Read More about A Bayesian hierarchical approach to comparative audit for carotid surgery.

Rheology and molecular weight distribution of hyperbranched polymers (2002)
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Buzza, D. M., Groves, D. J., McLeish, T. C., Parker, D., Keeney, A. J., Feast, W. J., & Suneel. (2002). Rheology and molecular weight distribution of hyperbranched polymers. Macromolecules, 35(25), 9605-9612. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma020820r

We study the melt rheology and molecular weight distribution of four short chain branched hyperbranched polyesters with different molecular weights and containing branched monomers of various alkyl chain lengths n (2 → 4; n is the number of CH2 group... Read More about Rheology and molecular weight distribution of hyperbranched polymers.

The determination of the core structure and core surfactant interface in overbased detergents (2002)
Thesis
Rogerson, E. (2002). The determination of the core structure and core surfactant interface in overbased detergents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216198

Overbased detergents are oil additives, which are included in oil to neutralise the acids that are generated as by-products during the combustion process within an engine. These overbased detergents have been investigated on an atomic scale by the pr... Read More about The determination of the core structure and core surfactant interface in overbased detergents.

One of the gang (2002)
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Howard, V. (2002). One of the gang. Mental health practice, 6(3), 6-11

Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population (2002)
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Drummond, D. C., & Phillips, T. S. (2002). Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population. Addiction, 97(11), 1465-1472. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2002.00252.x

Background: Alcohol craving is a key element of the alcohol dependence syndrome. However, there is a lack of consensus about the precise nature of craving and the most appropriate method of measurement. Alcohol urges measured by the Alcohol Urge Ques... Read More about Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population.

How effective is acute normovolaemic haemodilution in femoro-distal bypass surgery? (2002)
Journal Article
Spark, J., Chetter, I., Kester, R., & Scott, D. (2002). How effective is acute normovolaemic haemodilution in femoro-distal bypass surgery?. Cardiovascular Surgery -Oxford-, 10(5), 460-463. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0967-2109%2802%2900060-1

Background: Recent guidelines have emphasised the use of autologous blood in the surgical setting. The aim of this study was to analyse the efficacy and efficiency of acute normovolaemic haemodilution (ANH) as a blood conservation intervention in pat... Read More about How effective is acute normovolaemic haemodilution in femoro-distal bypass surgery?.

The effects of using stimuli from three different dimensions on autoshaping with a complex negative patterning discrimination (2002)
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Pearce, J. M., & George, D. N. (2002). The effects of using stimuli from three different dimensions on autoshaping with a complex negative patterning discrimination. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Section B. Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55(4b), 349-364. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724990244000061

In two experiments pigeons received a complex negative patterning discrimination, using autoshaping, in which food was made available after three stimuli if they were presented alone (A, B, C), or in pairs (AB, AC, BC), but not when they were all pre... Read More about The effects of using stimuli from three different dimensions on autoshaping with a complex negative patterning discrimination.

Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government (2002)
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Lee, S., & Woodward, R. (2002). Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government. Public money & management, 22(4), 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9302.00329

This article focuses on the implementation of the Blair governments' agenda for the delivery of public services in England. A distinctive approach to policy is identified which has effectively nationalized the implementation process in England. This... Read More about Implementing the third way: the delivery of public services under the Blair government.

General Theory for Capillary Waves and Surface Light Scattering (2002)
Journal Article
Buzza, D. M. (2002). General Theory for Capillary Waves and Surface Light Scattering. Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 18(22), 8418-8435. https://doi.org/10.1021/la011713d

We present a general theory for capillary waves and surface quasi-elastic light scattering for an isotropic liquid interface with adsorbed surfactant. We first examine the validity of three constitutive models for isotropic interfaces in the Newtonia... Read More about General Theory for Capillary Waves and Surface Light Scattering.

Perceptions of nursing: a study involving nurses, nursing students, patients and non-nursing students (2002)
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Watson, R., Deary, I. J., Hoogbruin, A. L., Vermeijden, W., Rumeu, C., Beunza, M., …McCready, T. (2003). Perceptions of nursing: a study involving nurses, nursing students, patients and non-nursing students. International journal of nursing studies, 40(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-7489%2802%2900042-1

This paper describes a study of perceptions of nursing by nursing students, qualified nurses (United Kingdom and Spain), patients and non-nursing students. A survey method was used with a longitudinal panel element incorporating a 35-item version of... Read More about Perceptions of nursing: a study involving nurses, nursing students, patients and non-nursing students.

Patient-specific spine models. Part 1: Finite element analysis of the lumbar intervertebral disc—a material sensitivity study (2002)
Journal Article
Fagan, M. J., Julian, S., Siddall, D. J., & Mohsen, A. M. (2002). Patient-specific spine models. Part 1: Finite element analysis of the lumbar intervertebral disc—a material sensitivity study. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 216(5), 299-314. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544110260216577

If patient-specific finite element models of the spine could be developed, they would offer enormous opportunities in the diagnosis and management of back problems. Several generic models have been developed in the past, but there has been very littl... Read More about Patient-specific spine models. Part 1: Finite element analysis of the lumbar intervertebral disc—a material sensitivity study.

Recovery of distal hole axis in intramedullary nail trajectory planning (2002)
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Zhu, Y., Phillips, R., Griffiths, J. G., Viant, W., Mohsen, A., & Bielby, M. (2002). Recovery of distal hole axis in intramedullary nail trajectory planning. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 216(5), 323-332. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544110260216595

In intramedullary nail (IMN) surgical operations, one of the main efforts for surgeons is to find the axes of two distal holes. Two distal holes on an IMN, which are inside the intramedullary canal of a patient's femur, can only be seen in a lateral... Read More about Recovery of distal hole axis in intramedullary nail trajectory planning.

Antiferroelectricity and related chirality induced frustrations in smectic liquid crystals : effect of molecular structure (2002)
Thesis
Petrenko, A. S. (2002). Antiferroelectricity and related chirality induced frustrations in smectic liquid crystals : effect of molecular structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219693

This work was devoted to synthesis of new antiferroelectric liquid crystalline materials in series of chiral I-methylheptyI4'-(4-n-alkyloxybenzoyloxy)biphenyl-4-carboxylates. 9 new types of materials were synthesised and their chemical, mesomorphic a... Read More about Antiferroelectricity and related chirality induced frustrations in smectic liquid crystals : effect of molecular structure.

A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction (2002)
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Upstone, L. (2002). A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216193

This longitudinal study aimed to investigate into the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction. The study was based upon the psychological sequelae model of infertility and encompasses the framework of the family systems theory. The study c... Read More about A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction.

Retiring to paradise? : reassessing liminality through leisure migration to Spain (2002)
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Oliver, C. J. (2002). Retiring to paradise? : reassessing liminality through leisure migration to Spain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210217

Over the last forty years, we have witnessed the birth of a new phenomenon in the Western world, that of 'the dream retirement. ' This study examines a group of (mainly) Northern European older people who move to Spain in search of the culmination of... Read More about Retiring to paradise? : reassessing liminality through leisure migration to Spain.