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Identity, life history and commitment to welfare (2006)
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Mayo, M., Jimenez, L., Hoggett, P., Beedell, P., & Miller, C. (2006). Identity, life history and commitment to welfare. Journal of Social Policy, 35(4), 689-704. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279406000146

Using detailed extracts from two life histories, this article examines the nature of the personal identifications that often underpin the commitment of welfare workers to their jobs. We explore the paradox that it is those identifications such as cla... Read More about Identity, life history and commitment to welfare.

The reversibility of constraints on size and fecundity in the parasitic nematode Strongyloides ratti (2006)
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Viney, M. E., Steer, M. D., & Wilkes, C. P. (2006). The reversibility of constraints on size and fecundity in the parasitic nematode Strongyloides ratti. Parasitology, 133(4), 477-483. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003118200600062X

The size and fecundity of parasitic nematodes are constrained by the host immune response. For the parasitic nematode of rats, Strongyloides ratti, parasitic females infecting immunized rats are smaller and less fecu1nd than those infecting naïve rat... Read More about The reversibility of constraints on size and fecundity in the parasitic nematode Strongyloides ratti.

The experiences of trained nurses caring for critically ill patients within a general ward setting (2006)
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Hunt, J., Cox, H., & James, J. (2006). The experiences of trained nurses caring for critically ill patients within a general ward setting. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 22(5), 283-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2006.02.003

Background: The concept that critical care is a service rather than a location has been increasingly highlighted. However, there is limited information regarding nurses' perceptions of caring for critically ill patients outside of high dependency are... Read More about The experiences of trained nurses caring for critically ill patients within a general ward setting.

The role of natural heritage in rural development: An analysis of economic linkages in Scotland (2006)
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Courtney, P., Hill, G., & Roberts, D. (2006). The role of natural heritage in rural development: An analysis of economic linkages in Scotland. Journal of Rural Studies, 22(4), 469-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2006.02.003

There is growing recognition of the important role played by natural heritage in rural economic development, but limited empirical work as yet to inform this debate. This paper examines the nature and strength of local economic linkages associated wi... Read More about The role of natural heritage in rural development: An analysis of economic linkages in Scotland.

Production of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species by angiosperm stigmas and pollen: Potential signalling crosstalk? (2006)
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McInnis, S. M., Desikan, R., Hancock, J. T., & Hiscock, S. J. (2006). Production of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species by angiosperm stigmas and pollen: Potential signalling crosstalk?. New Phytologist, 172(2), 221-228. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01875.x

• Angiosperm stigmas exhibit high levels of peroxidase activity when receptive to pollen. To explore possible function(s) of this peroxidase activity we investigated amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly hydrogen peroxide, in stigmas... Read More about Production of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species by angiosperm stigmas and pollen: Potential signalling crosstalk?.

The Wilms tumour suppressor protein WT1 (+KTS isoform) binds alpha-actinin 1 mRNA via its zinc-finger domain (2006)
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Morrison, A. A., Venables, J. P., Dellaire, G., & Ladomery, M. (2006). The Wilms tumour suppressor protein WT1 (+KTS isoform) binds alpha-actinin 1 mRNA via its zinc-finger domain. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 84(5), 789-798. https://doi.org/10.1139/O06-065

Mutations in WT1 are associated with developmental syndromes that affect the urogenital system and neoplasms, including Wilms tumour, acute myeloid leukemia, and breast and prostate cancers. The WT1 protein belongs to the early growth response family... Read More about The Wilms tumour suppressor protein WT1 (+KTS isoform) binds alpha-actinin 1 mRNA via its zinc-finger domain.

Advanced paternal age: How old is too old? (2006)
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Smith, G. D., Bray, I., & Gunnell, D. (2006). Advanced paternal age: How old is too old?. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 60(10), 851-853. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2005.045179

Average paternal age in the UK is increasing. The public health implications of this trend have not been widely anticipated or debated. This commentary aims to contribute to such a debate. Accumulated chromosomal aberrations and mutations occurri... Read More about Advanced paternal age: How old is too old?.

Does the price impact of flooding fade away? (2006)
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Lamond, J., & Proverbs, D. (2006). Does the price impact of flooding fade away?. Structural Survey, 24(5), 363-377. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800610711960

Purpose Climate change will present many new challenges for professionals in the built environment. Observers have speculated that the increase in damage to property caused by more frequent and severe flood events may result in loss of property value... Read More about Does the price impact of flooding fade away?.

Relationship between the expression of hepatic but not testicular 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase with androstenone deposition in pig adipose tissue (2006)
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Wood, J. D., Whittington, F. M., McGivan, J. D., Nicolau-Solano, S. I., Nieuwhof, G. J., & Doran (nee Udovikova), O. (2006). Relationship between the expression of hepatic but not testicular 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase with androstenone deposition in pig adipose tissue. Journal of Animal Science, 84(10), 2809-2817. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2005-595

This study investigated the relationship between expression of hepatic and testicular 3/3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3/3-HSD) and accumulation of androstenone in adipose tissue because of its relation to boar taint. The experiments were performed... Read More about Relationship between the expression of hepatic but not testicular 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase with androstenone deposition in pig adipose tissue.

A dispersion modelling approach to determine the odour impact of intensive poultry production units in Ireland (2006)
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Curran, T. P., Hayes, E. T., Curran, T., & Dodd, V. A. (2006). A dispersion modelling approach to determine the odour impact of intensive poultry production units in Ireland. Bioresource Technology, 97(15), 1773-1779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2005.09.019

The use of atmospheric dispersion modelling has become more common for the determination of odour impacts from existing poultry production facilities and the assessment of setback distances for new facilities. Setback distances for broiler, layer and... Read More about A dispersion modelling approach to determine the odour impact of intensive poultry production units in Ireland.

A phylogenetic effect on strontium concentrations in angiosperms (2006)
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Willey, N., & Fawcett, K. (2006). A phylogenetic effect on strontium concentrations in angiosperms. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 57(3), 258-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2005.06.005

A Residual Maximum Likelihood (REML) procedure was used to compile Sr concentrations in 103 plant species from experiments with Sr concentrations in 66 plant species from the literature. There were 14 species in common between experiments and the lit... Read More about A phylogenetic effect on strontium concentrations in angiosperms.

N-cadherin and b-catenin signalling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and cell cycle genes (2006)
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Quasnichka, H. L., Sala-Newby, G. B., & George, S. J. (2006). N-cadherin and b-catenin signalling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and cell cycle genes. Vascular Pharmacology, 45(3), 194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2006.08.052

Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation is a key event in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases. Dismantling of cadherin junctions and translocation of b-catenin to the cytoplasm occurs in proliferating VSMCs. To determine whether N-cadherin... Read More about N-cadherin and b-catenin signalling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and cell cycle genes.

Implementing strategically aligned performance measurement in small firms (2006)
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Hudson Smith, M., & Smith, D. (2007). Implementing strategically aligned performance measurement in small firms. International Journal of Production Economics, 106(2), 393-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.07.011

This paper investigates the potential for improving the implementation of strategically aligned performance measurement (PM) in smaller firms. It identifies structural and cultural characteristics that typify smaller firms and examines the PM literat... Read More about Implementing strategically aligned performance measurement in small firms.

Clinical characteristics and objective living conditions in relation to quality of life among community-based individuals of schizophrenia in Hong Kong (2006)
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Yeung, F. K. C., & Chan, S. H. W. (2006). Clinical characteristics and objective living conditions in relation to quality of life among community-based individuals of schizophrenia in Hong Kong. Quality of Life Research, 15(9), 1459-1469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-006-0006-z

Quality of life (QOL) has gained importance as an outcome measure for people with schizophrenia living in the community following deinstitutionalization. This study aims at exploring the effects of clinical characteristics and objective living condit... Read More about Clinical characteristics and objective living conditions in relation to quality of life among community-based individuals of schizophrenia in Hong Kong.

Impact of surgical treatment on nocturia in men with benign prostatic obstruction (2006)
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Cai, T., Gardener, N., Abraham, L., Boddi, V., Abrams, P., & Bartoletti, R. (2006). Impact of surgical treatment on nocturia in men with benign prostatic obstruction. BJU International, 98(4), 799-805. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06380.x

OBJECTIVES: To validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Nocturia Quality-of-life (NQoL) questionnaire in Italian (IT-NQoL) and use it to evaluate the impact of surgical treatment on nocturia in men with lower urinary tract symptoms rel... Read More about Impact of surgical treatment on nocturia in men with benign prostatic obstruction.

The threat to core competence posed by developing closer supply chain relationships (2006)
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Parry, G., James-Moore, M., & Graves, A. (2006). The threat to core competence posed by developing closer supply chain relationships. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 9(3), 295-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/13675560600859524

Supply bases have been rationalised and now fewer “preferred” suppliers are in direct contact with customers, who demand more personal attention and greater responsiveness from them. In developing closer supplier relationships, the exchange of propri... Read More about The threat to core competence posed by developing closer supply chain relationships.

Using use case patterns to estimate reusability in software systems (2006)
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Issa, A., Odeh, M., & Coward, D. (2006). Using use case patterns to estimate reusability in software systems. Information and Software Technology, 48(9), 836-845. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infsof.2005.10.005

The applicability of using use case patterns as a basis for software cost estimation in the early stages of software development is described. This required the construction of a use case patterns catalogue using a novel process. The catalogue has be... Read More about Using use case patterns to estimate reusability in software systems.

Rural-urban impacts of CAP measures in Greece: An inter-regional SAM approach (2006)
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Balamou, E., Psaltopoulos, D., & Thomson, K. J. (2006). Rural-urban impacts of CAP measures in Greece: An inter-regional SAM approach. Journal of Agricultural Economics, 57(3), 441-458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-9552.2006.00059.x

This paper evaluates the inter-regional impacts of CAP measures implemented in the rural town of Archanes (Crete, Greece), an area which received considerable EU Agricultural Guarantee and rural development funds during the 1990s. A hybrid, three-are... Read More about Rural-urban impacts of CAP measures in Greece: An inter-regional SAM approach.