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Morbidita hudby a opery (1) (The Morbidity of Music and Opera (1)) (2012)
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Drábek, P., & Drabek, P. (2012). Morbidita hudby a opery (1) (The Morbidity of Music and Opera (1))

A critical essay on the sociology of contemporary opera practice and the practice of classical music. Inspired by the works of Joseph Kerman. The first part of a two-part text. Commissioned by the Opera PLUS website.

Ectopic expression of cyclase associated protein CAP restores the streaming and aggregation defects of adenylyl cyclase a deficient Dictyostelium discoideum cells (2012)
Journal Article
Sultana, H., Neelakanta, G., Rivero, F., Blau-Wasser, R., Schleicher, M., & Noegel, A. A. (2012). Ectopic expression of cyclase associated protein CAP restores the streaming and aggregation defects of adenylyl cyclase a deficient Dictyostelium discoideum cells. BMC developmental biology, 12, Article 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-213X-12-3

Background: Cell adhesion, an integral part of D. discoideum development, is important for morphogenesis and regulated gene expression in the multicellular context and is required to trigger cell-differentiation. G-protein linked adenylyl cyclase pat... Read More about Ectopic expression of cyclase associated protein CAP restores the streaming and aggregation defects of adenylyl cyclase a deficient Dictyostelium discoideum cells.

Et in Arcadia ego: West Indian planters in glory, 1674-1784 (2012)
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Burnard, T. (2012). Et in Arcadia ego: West Indian planters in glory, 1674-1784. Atlantic Studies: Literary, Historical and Cultural Perspectives, 9(1), 19-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/14788810.2012.636993

The decline of West Indian planters in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries was both remarkable and, to an extent, inexplicable outside the context of a determined abolitionist onslaught against them. During the eighteenth century, plan... Read More about Et in Arcadia ego: West Indian planters in glory, 1674-1784.

Reduced-size circularly polarised square microstrip antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID applications (2012)
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Nguyen, D., Paulson, K., & Riley, N. (2012). Reduced-size circularly polarised square microstrip antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID applications. IET Microwaves Antennas and Propagation, 6(1), 94-99. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2011.0269

This study proposes a new design of circular polarised (CP), microstrip (patch) antenna using a set of slits and slots to effectively reduce the area of patch by 67% compared with the conventional, corner truncated, circular polarised square patch. T... Read More about Reduced-size circularly polarised square microstrip antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID applications.

Voltammetric Immunoassay for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers (2012)
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Haswell, S. J., Dou, Y., Wadhawan, J., & Greenman, J. (2012). Voltammetric Immunoassay for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers. Electroanalysis, 24(2), 264-272. https://doi.org/10.1002/elan.201100676

A strategy for a fast (ca. 20 min), specific, electrochemical immunoassay for the cardiac biomarker creatine kinase (CK) and the human cytokine interleukin 10 (IL10) has been developed in this paper. The polyaniline modified gold surface formed from... Read More about Voltammetric Immunoassay for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers.

Differential effects of a dual orexin receptor antagonist (SB-649868) and zolpidem on sleep initiation and consolidation, SWS, REM sleep and EEG power spectra in a model of situational insomnia (2012)
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Bettica, P., Squassante, L., Groeger, J. A., Gennery, B., Winsky-Sommerer, R., & Dijk, D. (2012). Differential effects of a dual orexin receptor antagonist (SB-649868) and zolpidem on sleep initiation and consolidation, SWS, REM sleep and EEG power spectra in a model of situational insomnia. Neuropsychopharmacology, 37(5), 1224-1233. https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2011.310

Orexins have a role in sleep regulation, and orexin receptor antagonists are under development for the treatment of insomnia. We conducted a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, four-period crossover study to investigate the effect of single... Read More about Differential effects of a dual orexin receptor antagonist (SB-649868) and zolpidem on sleep initiation and consolidation, SWS, REM sleep and EEG power spectra in a model of situational insomnia.

Integrated environmental assessment of energy crops for biofuel and energy production in Greece (2012)
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Fontaras, G., Skoulou, V., Zanakis, G., Zabaniotou, A., & Samaras, Z. (2012). Integrated environmental assessment of energy crops for biofuel and energy production in Greece. Renewable energy, 43, 201-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2011.12.010

This paper attempts an integrated environmental assessment of certain crops, their products and by-products, which are promoted in Greece, as potential raw materials for liquid biofuel and low carbon energy production. The analysis is based on the ex... Read More about Integrated environmental assessment of energy crops for biofuel and energy production in Greece.

The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers (2012)
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Twiddy, M., House, A., & Jones, F. (2012). The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers. Journal of psychosomatic research, 72(3), 220-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2011.12.004

Background: To investigate the association between the illness representations of recently diagnosed stroke patients and their carers and distress in the months after stroke. Method: Forty-two stroke survivors and their carers were assessed at 3 m... Read More about The association between discrepancy in illness representations on distress in stroke patients and carers.

Multi-indicator conductivity transfer functions for Quaternary palaeoclimate reconstruction (2012)
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Reed, J. M., Griffiths, H. I., & Mesquita-Joanes, F. (2012). Multi-indicator conductivity transfer functions for Quaternary palaeoclimate reconstruction. Journal of paleolimnology, 47(2), 251-275. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10933-011-9574-1

Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae; single-celled algae) and ostracods (Ostracoda; shelled microcrustacea) are known for their sensitivity to salinity. In palaeolimnology, the potential has yet to be tested for quantifying past salinity, lake level, and by i... Read More about Multi-indicator conductivity transfer functions for Quaternary palaeoclimate reconstruction.

Oil Powders and Gels from Particle-Stabilized Emulsions (2012)
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Adelmann, H., Binks, B. P., & Mezzenga, R. (2012). Oil Powders and Gels from Particle-Stabilized Emulsions. Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(3), 1694-1697. https://doi.org/10.1021/la204811c

We report on the use of silica particle-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions as a template for the preparation of oil powders and gels obtained in a single step by either slow or rapid evaporation of water using freeze-drying or spray-drying, respective... Read More about Oil Powders and Gels from Particle-Stabilized Emulsions.

The Chinese version of the Myocardial Infarction Dimensional Assessment Scale (MIDAS): Mokken scaling (2012)
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Watson, R., Wang, W., Ski, C. F., & Thompson, D. R. (2012). The Chinese version of the Myocardial Infarction Dimensional Assessment Scale (MIDAS): Mokken scaling. Health and quality of life outcomes, 10(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-10-2

Background: Hierarchical scales are very useful in clinical practice due to their ability to discriminate precisely between individuals, and the original English version of the Myocardial Infarction Dimensional Assessment Scale has been shown to cont... Read More about The Chinese version of the Myocardial Infarction Dimensional Assessment Scale (MIDAS): Mokken scaling.

A novel mathematical model of bone remodelling cycles for trabecular bone at the cellular level (2012)
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Ji, B., Genever, P. G., Patton, R. J., Putra, D., & Fagan, M. J. (2012). A novel mathematical model of bone remodelling cycles for trabecular bone at the cellular level. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 11(7), 973-982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-011-0366-3

After an initial phase of growth and development, bone undergoes a continuous cycle of repair, renewal and optimisation by a process called remodelling. This paper describes a novel mathematical model of the trabecular bone remodelling cycle. It is e... Read More about A novel mathematical model of bone remodelling cycles for trabecular bone at the cellular level.

Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children (2012)
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Twiddy, M., Wilson, I., Bryant, M., & Rudolf, M. (2012). Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children. Public health nutrition, 15(07), 1310-1317. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980011003211

Treatment for childhood obesity is characterised by high attrition rates and failure to achieve weight maintenance. It is therefore important to develop more effective programmes. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore the views of p... Read More about Lessons learned from a family-focused weight management intervention for obese and overweight children.

The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms (2012)
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Kahal, H., Aye, M., Rigby, A. S., Sathyapalan, T., England, R. J. A., & Atkin, S. L. (2012). The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms. Clinical Endocrinology, 76(2), 196-200. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2011.04197.x

Background With increased biochemical screening, primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is often discovered incidentally whilst patients are asymptomatic. Objective To assess the impact of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical... Read More about The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms.

Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions (2012)
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Murakami, R., Moriyama, H., Yamamoto, M., Binks, B. P., & Rocher, A. (2012). Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions. Advanced materials, 24(6), 767-771. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201104089

Drops of a particle-stabilised oil-in-water emulsion are encapsulated in air by using hydrophobic silica particles. Such systems, termed oil-in-water-in-air powdered emulsions, show free-flowing behavior. Successful preparation of the material is ach... Read More about Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions.

Scaling sustainable development? How voluntary groups negotiate spaces of sustainability governance in the United Kingdom (2012)
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Jonas, A. E. G., & Kythreotis, A. P. (2012). Scaling sustainable development? How voluntary groups negotiate spaces of sustainability governance in the United Kingdom. Environment and planning. D, Society & space, 30(3), 381-399. https://doi.org/10.1068/d11810

This paper seeks to address the way the politics of sustainability governance is spatially organised and contested by voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in the United Kingdom. Using the research lens of the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP),... Read More about Scaling sustainable development? How voluntary groups negotiate spaces of sustainability governance in the United Kingdom.

Turned into body by the other (2012)
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Burwood, S. (2012). Turned into body by the other. In S. Gonzalez-Arnal, G. Jagger, & K. Lennon (Eds.), Embodied selves (119-138). London: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137283696_8

Jean Améry’s autobiographical account of torture at the hands of the Gestapo provides the most striking, if also the most harrowing, example of how the body resurfaces in conscious awareness due to pain and how such experiences often reveal an ambigu... Read More about Turned into body by the other.

Expanding the role of civil society in Britain and beyond (2012)
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Monaghan, E. (2012). Expanding the role of civil society in Britain and beyond. In J. Connelly, & J. Hayward (Eds.), The Withering of the Welfare State : Regression (37-51). London: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230349230_3

© Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2012. The social, political and economic changes that indicate a withering of the welfare state have, as well as changing the relationship between the state and the economy, also brough... Read More about Expanding the role of civil society in Britain and beyond.

Human welfare in a world of states: reassessing the balance of responsibility (2012)
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Morris, J., & Wheeler, N. (2012). Human welfare in a world of states: reassessing the balance of responsibility. In J. Connelly, & J. Hayward (Eds.), The Withering of the Welfare State : Regression (175-192). London: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230349230_11

The welfare of people and their division into states are inextricably linked. As Robert Jackson observes, about at least one thing most political theorists agree: If the good life is to be obtained in this mortal world it can only be obtained within... Read More about Human welfare in a world of states: reassessing the balance of responsibility.

Public procurement and public services in the EU (2012)
Book Chapter
Bovis, C. (2012). Public procurement and public services in the EU. In I. Lianos, & O. Odudu (Eds.), Regulating Trade in Services in the EU and the WTO: Trust, Distrust and Economic Integration (147-170). The University of Hull. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139022118.008

Introduction The regulation of public procurement has been an instrumental component of the EU Common Market, as it has provided a platform for economic, legal and policy justifications in order to eliminate non-tariff barriers. Public procurement in... Read More about Public procurement and public services in the EU.