All Outputs (1569)

Wind convection coefficient correlations for CPV modules (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Heat loss due to convection cooling from photovoltaic modules exposed to the external environment plays an important role in the study of photovoltaic design. It is well documented that thermal loss from external surfaces constitutes a large portion... Read More about Wind convection coefficient correlations for CPV modules.

The TRADA pavilion: A timber plate funicular shell (2013)
Book Chapter

This paper describes the design and construction of the TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) Pavilion by Ramboll Computational Design. The design process combined a zero-length spring funicular form-finding approach with a planar polyg... Read More about The TRADA pavilion: A timber plate funicular shell.

A critical exploration of lesbian perspectives on eating disorders (2013)
Journal Article

There is now a considerable body of research exploring how culturally dominant gendered norms are implicated in mobilising girls' and women's 'anorexic' and 'bulimic' experiences and practices. However, much less is known about lesbian experiences of... Read More about A critical exploration of lesbian perspectives on eating disorders.

What Angles Can Tell Us About What Holes Are Not (2013)
Journal Article

In this paper I argue that holes are not objects, but should instead be construed as properties or relations. The argument proceeds by first establishing a claim about angles: that angles are not objects, but properties or relations. It is then argue... Read More about What Angles Can Tell Us About What Holes Are Not.

The effect of long-term storage on the physiochemical and bactericidal properties of electrochemically activated solutions (2013)
Journal Article

Electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS) are generated by electrolysis of NaCl solutions, and demonstrate broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and high environmental compatibility. The biocidal efficacy of ECAS at the point of production is wide... Read More about The effect of long-term storage on the physiochemical and bactericidal properties of electrochemically activated solutions.

Fatty acid composition and lipogenic enzyme protein expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue of male pigs vaccinated against boar taint, barrows, and entire boars (2013)
Journal Article

Objectives of this study were to compare fatty acid composition of subcutaneous adipose tissue of entire boars, barrows, and male pigs vaccinated against boar taint with a vaccine containing a GnRH analogue-protein conjugate (Improvac, Pfizer Animal... Read More about Fatty acid composition and lipogenic enzyme protein expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue of male pigs vaccinated against boar taint, barrows, and entire boars.

"If only I had taken the other road...": Regret, risk and reinforced learning in informed route-choice (2013)
Journal Article

This paper presents a study of the effect of regret on route choice behavior when both descriptional information and experiential feedback on choice outcomes are provided. The relevance of Regret Theory in travel behavior has been well demonstrated i... Read More about "If only I had taken the other road...": Regret, risk and reinforced learning in informed route-choice.

Planning and policy documents as transactions costs: The case of rural decision-making in England (2013)
Journal Article

The growth in community involvement in public domain decisions for rural spaces in England over the past 20 years has increased the overall costs of such decision-making. These transaction's costs can be grouped into four types pertaining to organisa... Read More about Planning and policy documents as transactions costs: The case of rural decision-making in England.

The feasibility of using local general practice data to estimate the prevalence of childhood disabling conditions (2013)
Journal Article

Aims This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using general practice data to estimate the prevalence of potentially disabling conditions in young people aged 0-18 years. Background There are limited data that estimate the prevalence of disabling... Read More about The feasibility of using local general practice data to estimate the prevalence of childhood disabling conditions.

Minorities on the move? Assessing post-enlargement emigration intentions of Latvia's Russian speaking minority (2013)
Journal Article

Are ethnic minorities more likely to emigrate from the new EU Member States? Who are the potential minority and majority migrants? This paper studies emigration intentions of the Russian speaking minority in Latvia after the 2004 EU enlargement. Usin... Read More about Minorities on the move? Assessing post-enlargement emigration intentions of Latvia's Russian speaking minority.

Examining the process of driving cessation in later life (2013)
Journal Article

Driving cessation for many older people is associated with a poorer quality of life and can lead to health problems such as depression. This paper aims to reveal the process of giving-up driving, examining in particular triggers for giving-up driving... Read More about Examining the process of driving cessation in later life.

'Never judge a book by its cover?': students' understandings of lesbian, gay and bisexual appearance (2013)
Journal Article

This research aimed to explore (predominantly heterosexual) students' perceptions of sexuality and appearance. A short qualitative survey, which contained questions about the 'typical appearance' of lesbians, gay men, bisexual and heterosexual people... Read More about 'Never judge a book by its cover?': students' understandings of lesbian, gay and bisexual appearance.

'I am who I am'? Navigating norms and the importance of authenticity in lesbian and bisexual women's accounts of their appearance practices (2013)
Journal Article

This article explores how lesbian and bisexual women negotiate pressures to look like an authentic lesbian and an authentic individual in their accounts of their clothing and appearance practices. Thirty women responded to a 'paper-and-pen' qualitati... Read More about 'I am who I am'? Navigating norms and the importance of authenticity in lesbian and bisexual women's accounts of their appearance practices.

Challenges to Kenyan tourism since 2008: Crisis management from the Kenyan tour operator perspective (2013)
Journal Article

Moralism, mafias and markets: The evolution of popular and governmental understanding of organized crime (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper

What does it take to make a primary maths teacher? Two trainee teachers’ successful mathematical journeys (2013)
Journal Article

TACTIP - Tactile fingertip device, texture analysis through optical tracking of skin features (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In this paper we present texture analysis results for TACTIP, a versatile tactile sensor and artificial fingertip which exploits compliant materials and optical tracking. In comparison to previous MEMS sensors, the TACTIP device is especially suited... Read More about TACTIP - Tactile fingertip device, texture analysis through optical tracking of skin features.

An Introduction to Human Resource Management (2013)
Book

Mental health, patient and public involvement and research methods: Interconnections in the real world (2013)
Thesis

Comprising a collection of seven published papers, this body of work explores methods of involving the public in the development of health services, as well as furthering the understanding of their attitudes to stress, depression and help-seeking.... Read More about Mental health, patient and public involvement and research methods: Interconnections in the real world.

Encouraging sustainable lifestyles through urban design (2013)
Digital Artefact