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The impact of childbirth on female sexuality (2012)
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Leal, I., Lourenço, S., Oliveira, R. V., Carvalheira, A., & Maroco, J. (2012). The impact of childbirth on female sexuality. Psychology, Community and Health, 1(1), 127-139. https://doi.org/10.5964/pch.v1i1.13

Objective: To compare variables related to sexual functioning, namely: sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, sexual satisfaction and sexual function in women during the pregnancy and 3 months after delivery. Methods: This is an exploratory and descri... Read More about The impact of childbirth on female sexuality.

Modelling the direct and indirect effects of thought suppression on personal choice (2012)
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Hooper, N., Stewart, I., Duffy, C., Freegard, G., & McHugh, L. (2012). Modelling the direct and indirect effects of thought suppression on personal choice. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 1(1-2), 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2012.06.001

The current study sought to provide an empirical model of the direct and indirect effects of thought suppression on personal choice. In Experiment 1 (direct effect) participants were required to make a preference on a dichotomous choice task. After m... Read More about Modelling the direct and indirect effects of thought suppression on personal choice.

The deliberate infliction of pain (2012)
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Moore, J. (2012). The deliberate infliction of pain

John Moore says that we should not forget that punishment is a nasty business.

An Evaluation of Current Services Available for People Diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in the UK (2009-2010) (2012)
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Thomas, S., Persson, M., Ness, A., Hughes, C., Jeffreys, M., Hughes, C., …Thomas, S. (2012). An Evaluation of Current Services Available for People Diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in the UK (2009-2010). Clinical Oncology, 24(10), 187-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clon.2012.07.005

Aims: To evaluate current care and service provision for people with head and neck cancer in the UK. Materials and Methods: Self-report questionnaires for cancer networks, clinical leads of oncology units and leads for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)... Read More about An Evaluation of Current Services Available for People Diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in the UK (2009-2010).

The myth of hidden ovulation: Shape and texture changes in the face during the menstrual cycle (2012)
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Oberzaucher, E., Katina, S., Schmehl, S. F., Holzleitner, I., Mehu-Blantar, I., & Grammer, K. (2012). The myth of hidden ovulation: Shape and texture changes in the face during the menstrual cycle. Journal of Evolutionary Psychology, 10(4), 163-175. https://doi.org/10.1556/jep.10.2012.4.1

In recent years, evidence has been gathered indicating increased attractiveness of female faces at the point of ovulation. In this paper, we asked what changes in facial appearance occur during menstrual cycle that lead to this shift in attractivenes... Read More about The myth of hidden ovulation: Shape and texture changes in the face during the menstrual cycle.

Contrasting beliefs about screening for mental disorders among UK military personnel returning from deployment to Afghanistan (2012)
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Keeling, M., Knight, T., Sharp, D., Fertout, M., Greenberg, N., Chesnokov, M., & Rona, R. J. (2012). Contrasting beliefs about screening for mental disorders among UK military personnel returning from deployment to Afghanistan. Journal of Medical Screening, 19(4), 206-211. https://doi.org/10.1258/jms.2012.012054

Objective The objective of the study was to elicit beliefs and experiences of the value of a screening programme for mental illness among UK military personnel. Method Three months after returning from Afghanistan 21 army personnel participated in a... Read More about Contrasting beliefs about screening for mental disorders among UK military personnel returning from deployment to Afghanistan.

Examining theory and evidence to inform the development of an active commuting intervention: An iConnect case study (2012)
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Baker, G., Bird, E., Powell, J., & Mutrie, N. (2012). Examining theory and evidence to inform the development of an active commuting intervention: An iConnect case study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15(1), S3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.010

Systematic review on factors associated with medication non-adherence in Parkinson's disease (2012)
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Deane, K. H. O., Gray, R. J., Myint, P. K., Daley, D. J., Daley, D., Myint, P., …Deane, K. (2012). Systematic review on factors associated with medication non-adherence in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, 18(10), 1053-1061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parkreldis.2012.09.004

Background: Medication non-adherence is prevalent in Parkinson's disease (PD) and results in substantial motor dysfunction. Although various approaches have been suggested to address non-adherence in PD, good quality evidence of associated factors is... Read More about Systematic review on factors associated with medication non-adherence in Parkinson's disease.

Learning from the past: Remembering road victims (2012)
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Pant, P. R. (2012). Learning from the past: Remembering road victims

Available information about Road traffic crashes in Nepal shows that nearly 1,700 people lost their lives and over 13,000 people sustained injuries in the year 2010. So far, this number corresponds to 5 deaths each day in Nepal. A study conducted by... Read More about Learning from the past: Remembering road victims.

The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components (2012)
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Moss, T. P., Moss, T., & Rosser, B. A. (2012). The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components. PLoS ONE, 7(11), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0050605

This paper describes the creation and psychometric properties of two independent measures of aspects of appearance schematicity - appearance salience and valence, assessed by the CARSAL and CARVAL, and their relation to appearance self-consciousness.... Read More about The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components.

Lessons from Lance: Moralities of the human cyborg (2012)
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Meacham, D. E. (2012). Lessons from Lance: Moralities of the human cyborg

The effects of graded motor imagery and its components on chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2012)
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Bowering, K. J., O'Connell, N. E., Tabor, A., Catley, M. J., Leake, H. B., Moseley, G. L., & Stanton, T. R. (2013). The effects of graded motor imagery and its components on chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pain, 14(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2012.09.007

Graded motor imagery (GMI) is becoming increasingly used in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize all evidence concerning the effects of GMI and its constituent components on chronic pain.... Read More about The effects of graded motor imagery and its components on chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Inter-institutional decision-making: The case of the Common Agricultural Policy (2012)
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Greer, A., & Hind, T. (2012). Inter-institutional decision-making: The case of the Common Agricultural Policy. Policy and Society, 31(4), 331-341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polsoc.2012.09.005

The dominant portrayal of the policy process around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) emphasises a system of inter-governmental bargaining, close links between institutions and farming interests, and compartmentalised closed policy networks. This... Read More about Inter-institutional decision-making: The case of the Common Agricultural Policy.

Independence movements in the Caribbean: Withering on the vine? (2012)
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Clegg, P. (2012). Independence movements in the Caribbean: Withering on the vine?. Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, 50(4), 422-438. https://doi.org/10.1080/14662043.2012.729728

Several countries in the Caribbean are not yet independent. However, none wish to become so, despite politicians in several of them initiating moves towards that end. This contribution evaluates these attempts and explains why they failed. The key fa... Read More about Independence movements in the Caribbean: Withering on the vine?.

Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries (2012)
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Lyttle, M., Crowe, L., Crowe, E., Dunning, J., & Babl, F. E. (2012). Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries. Emergency Medicine Journal, 29(10), 785-794. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2011-200225

Many children present to emergency departments following head injury (HI), with a small number at risk of avoidable poor outcome. Difficulty identifying such children, coupled with increased availability of cranial CT, has led to variation in practic... Read More about Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries.

A longitudinal qualitative study of the journeys of single parents on Jobseeker's Allowance (2012)
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Haux, T., Salmon, D., Taylor, L. E., Deave, T., Cohen, S., Dewar, L., & Samelius, T. (2012). A longitudinal qualitative study of the journeys of single parents on Jobseeker's Allowance. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 20(3), 337-341. https://doi.org/10.1332/175982712X657172

Ingesting breakfast meals of different glycaemic load does not alter cognition and satiety in children (2012)
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Noakes, M., Bowen, J., Wilson, C., Danthiir, V., Baird, D., Brindal, E., …Noakes, M. (2012). Ingesting breakfast meals of different glycaemic load does not alter cognition and satiety in children. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 66(10), 1166-1171. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2012.99

Background/Objectives: The effect of Glycaemic Index (GI) and Load (GL) of breakfasts on satiety and aspects of cognitive function in children is inconclusive. We aimed to assess if isocaloric breakfasts differing in GL (by replacing high-GI carbohyd... Read More about Ingesting breakfast meals of different glycaemic load does not alter cognition and satiety in children.

A comparative analysis of students' satisfaction with teaching on STEM vs non-STEM programmes (2012)
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Pawson, C. (2012). A comparative analysis of students' satisfaction with teaching on STEM vs non-STEM programmes. Psychology Teaching Review, 18(2),

Perceptions of the painful body: The relationship between body perception disturbance, pain and tactile discrimination in complex regional pain syndrome (2012)
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Lewis, J. S., & Schweinhardt, P. (2012). Perceptions of the painful body: The relationship between body perception disturbance, pain and tactile discrimination in complex regional pain syndrome. European Journal of Pain, 16(9), 1320-1330. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00120.x

Background: Disturbances in body perception are increasingly acknowledged as a feature of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Conventional treatments have limited success particularly among those with long-standing disease. Understanding the relat... Read More about Perceptions of the painful body: The relationship between body perception disturbance, pain and tactile discrimination in complex regional pain syndrome.

Resilience to health related adversity in older people (2012)
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Gallacher, J., Mitchell, C., Heslop, L., & Christopher, G. (2012). Resilience to health related adversity in older people. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 13(3), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.1108/14717791211264188

Purpose - This paper's aim is to explore factors underlying resilience to health adversity, where resilience is defined as better perceived health after adjusting for the presence of doctor diagnosed heart disease, stroke or diabetes (vascular diseas... Read More about Resilience to health related adversity in older people.