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Gender inequality in employment: Editors' introduction (2010)
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Durbin, S., & Fleetwood, S. (2010). Gender inequality in employment: Editors' introduction. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 29(3), 221-238. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610151011028831

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon the relationship between the causes of gender inequality in employment and policies designed to eliminate or ameliorate it. When this is brought into focus, some fundamental shortcomings in polic... Read More about Gender inequality in employment: Editors' introduction.

Mobility accessibility and quality of later life (2010)
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Musselwhite, C., & Haddad, H. (2010). Mobility accessibility and quality of later life. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 11(1), 25-37. https://doi.org/10.5042/qiaoa.2010.0153

Older people today are more active and more mobile than previous generations. However, they continue to suffer a reduction in quality of life when giving up driving. This article reports research carried out to identify the role of mobility and acces... Read More about Mobility accessibility and quality of later life.

The challenges of the analysis of basic compounds by high performance liquid chromatography: Some possible approaches for improved separations (2010)
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McCalley, D. V. (2010). The challenges of the analysis of basic compounds by high performance liquid chromatography: Some possible approaches for improved separations. Journal of Chromatography A, 1217(6), 858-880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2009.11.068

This review considers some of the difficulties encountered with the analysis of ionised bases using reversed-phase chromatography, such as detrimental interaction with column silanol groups, and overloading which both lead to poor peak shapes. Method... Read More about The challenges of the analysis of basic compounds by high performance liquid chromatography: Some possible approaches for improved separations.

Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document (2010)
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Harris, N., Fraser, J., Beringer, A., Prescott, H., & Finlay, F. (2010). Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 95(2), 79-82. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2009.160051

The number of children with severe life-limiting conditions is increasing, and at present most of these patients die in hospital, often on PICU. We advocate that end-of-life planning should take place with children and their families at an opportune... Read More about Advanced care planning in children with life-limiting conditions - The Wishes Document.

Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke (2010)
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Kumar, P., Kassam, J., Denton, C., Taylor, E., & Chatterley, A. (2010). Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(1), 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328810X12647087218596

© 2010 Maney Publishing. Objective: Shoulder subluxation is reported in up to 81% of stroke patients. It presents considerable challenges to those involved in rehabilitation. Extensive research has focused on treatment strategies used to reduce sublu... Read More about Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke.

Interpreting Plato phenomenologically: Relationality and being in Heidegger's sophist (2010)
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Keane, N. (2010). Interpreting Plato phenomenologically: Relationality and being in Heidegger's sophist. Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology, 41(2), 170-192. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071773.2010.11006709

In recent years a growing number of scholars, conversant in both ancient and continental philosophy, have begun to caution us against clinging to those canonical interpretations of the Platonic dialogues which have been put forward over the last cent... Read More about Interpreting Plato phenomenologically: Relationality and being in Heidegger's sophist.

Specific aspects of gastro-intestinal transit in children for drug delivery design (2010)
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Bowles, A., Keane, J., Ernest, T., Clapham, D., & Tuleu, C. (2010). Specific aspects of gastro-intestinal transit in children for drug delivery design. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 395(1-2), 37-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2010.04.048

This mini-review discusses relevant aspects of gastro-intestinal transit in different ages of paediatric patients with an attempt to highlight factors which should be considered in oral dosage form design, in particular multi-particulate dosage forms... Read More about Specific aspects of gastro-intestinal transit in children for drug delivery design.

An approach for determining the extent of contribution of construction project features to accident causation (2010)
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Manu, P., Ankrah, N., Proverbs, D., & Suresh, S. (2010). An approach for determining the extent of contribution of construction project features to accident causation. Safety Science, 48(6), 687-692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2010.03.001

In the pursuit of Health and Safety (H&S) improvement within the UK construction industry, several studies have been conducted to identify accident causal factors to enable the development of accident prevention measures. Adding to such studies, a cr... Read More about An approach for determining the extent of contribution of construction project features to accident causation.

Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice (2009)
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Gray, R., Spilling, R., Burgess, D., & Newey, T. (2009). Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice. British Journal of Psychiatry, 195(SUPPL. 52), S51-S56. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.195.52.s51

Background: A patient-centred approach to care, focusing on recovery, demands a reconsideration of how choices are made about treatment, how this affects medication adherence, and the role of long-acting antipsychotics (LAIs) in this process. Aims: T... Read More about Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice.

Space per person in the UK: A review of densities, trends, experiences and optimum levels (2009)
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Williams, K. (2009). Space per person in the UK: A review of densities, trends, experiences and optimum levels. Land Use Policy, 26(SUPPL. 1), 83-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2009.08.024

This paper reviews the issue of 'space per person' in the UK. It uses relevant literature and data to identify various means of measuring living space. In particular, it sets out differences in measures of density such as 'population', 'residential'... Read More about Space per person in the UK: A review of densities, trends, experiences and optimum levels.

Grid infrastructures for computational neuroscience: The neuGRID example (2009)
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Spenger, C., Barkhof, F., Redolfi, A., McClatchey, R., Anjum, A., Zijdenbos, A., …Frisoni, G. B. (2009). Grid infrastructures for computational neuroscience: The neuGRID example. Future Neurology, 4(6), 703-722. https://doi.org/10.2217/fnl.09.53

Neuroscience is increasingly making use of statistical and mathematical tools to extract information from images of biological tissues. Computational neuroimaging tools require substantial computational resources and the increasing availability of la... Read More about Grid infrastructures for computational neuroscience: The neuGRID example.

A review of wave energy converter technology (2009)
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Sahinkaya, M. N., Plummer, A. R., & Drew, B. (2009). A review of wave energy converter technology. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 223(8), 887-902. https://doi.org/10.1243/09576509JPE782

Ocean waves are a huge, largely untapped energy resource, and the potential for extracting energy from waves is considerable. Research in this area is driven by the need to meet renewable energy targets, but is relatively immature compared to other r... Read More about A review of wave energy converter technology.

Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives (2009)
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Corry, N., Pruzinsky, T., & Rumsey, N. (2009). Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives. International Review of Psychiatry, 21(6), 539-548. https://doi.org/10.3109/09540260903343901

This paper reviews four major topics related to the long-term psychosocial rehabilitation for burn survivors; (1) Body image adjustment process; (2) Social functioning challenges; (3) Interventions designed to address psychosocial rehabilitation chal... Read More about Quality of life and psychosocial adjustment to burn injury: Social functioning, body image, and health policy perspectives.

Prevention of unintentional injuries in children (2009)
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Towner, E., & Mytton, J. (2009). Prevention of unintentional injuries in children. Paediatrics and Child Health, 19(11), 517-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2009.10.007

Unintentional injury is a major cause of death in children throughout the world and is responsible for considerable morbidity. All children are vulnerable to injury because their physical, psychological and behavioural characteristics place them at r... Read More about Prevention of unintentional injuries in children.

Why do We put cervical collars on conscious Trauma patients? (2009)
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Benger, J., & Blackham, J. (2009). Why do We put cervical collars on conscious Trauma patients?. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 17(1), 1757-7241. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-17-44

In this commentary we argue that fully alert, stable and co-operative trauma patients do not require the application of a semi-rigid cervical collar, even if they are suspected of underlying cervical spine fracture, unless their conscious level deter... Read More about Why do We put cervical collars on conscious Trauma patients?.

Considering the implication of variations within Delphi research (2009)
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Thompson, M. (2009). Considering the implication of variations within Delphi research. Family Practice, 26(5), 420-424. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmp051

Delphi research is an increasingly popular method within medical, social and psychological research. It tends to be employed where established theory or knowledge are lacking but where 'experts' are thought to hold relevant information. It consists o... Read More about Considering the implication of variations within Delphi research.

The role of redox mechanisms in cell signalling (2009)
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Hancock, J. T. (2009). The role of redox mechanisms in cell signalling. Molecular Biotechnology, 43(2), 162-166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-009-9189-1

Functioning and efficient cell signalling is vital for the survival of cells. Over the years various components have been identified and recognised as crucial for the transduction of signals in cells. Many of the mechanisms allow for a relatively rap... Read More about The role of redox mechanisms in cell signalling.

Young people's knowledge, attitude, and behaviour on STI/HIV/AIDS in the context of Nepal: A systematic review (2009)
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Upreti, D., Regmi, P., Pant, P., & Simkhada, P. (2009). Young people's knowledge, attitude, and behaviour on STI/HIV/AIDS in the context of Nepal: A systematic review. Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ), 7(4), 383-391. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i4.2759

Background: Sexual and reproductive health of young people has become a major health problem in recent decades. Recent and rapidly increasing Human Immune Defi ciency Virus (HIV) rates show an urgent need for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) an... Read More about Young people's knowledge, attitude, and behaviour on STI/HIV/AIDS in the context of Nepal: A systematic review.

Current considerations for the effective safety evaluation of drugs in vitro (2009)
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Xu, J., & Jackson, S. K. (2009). Current considerations for the effective safety evaluation of drugs in vitro. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, 9(7), 861-868. https://doi.org/10.2174/138955709788452577

As the traditional in vivo tests are gradually shifting into in vitro tests, some new issues become apparent. This review discusses the essential considerations in endpoint selection, cell model quality, exposure concentration and linking factors bet... Read More about Current considerations for the effective safety evaluation of drugs in vitro.

"Biting the sour apple": The Nietzschean undertow in Little Eyolf (2009)
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Reid, J. (2009). "Biting the sour apple": The Nietzschean undertow in Little Eyolf. Modern Drama, 52(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3138/md.52.1.1

In this essay, Little Eyolf is treated as a play that offers compelling internal evidence of Ibsen's critical, intertextual engagement with Nietzche. Not only does the play invoke the Nietzschean imagery associated with lower chthonic powers and tran... Read More about "Biting the sour apple": The Nietzschean undertow in Little Eyolf.