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Use of guidelines in primary care - Practitioners' perspectives (1998)
Journal Article
Faulkner, A., Langley, C., Watkins, C., Harvey, I., & Gray, S. (1998). Use of guidelines in primary care - Practitioners' perspectives. Family Practice, 15(2), 105-111. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/15.2.105

Background and objectives. Concern about the inadequate take-up of guidelines in general practice has concentrated on problems arising from the process of their development and implementation. However, these perspectives fail to take account of the n... Read More about Use of guidelines in primary care - Practitioners' perspectives.

This is not a book (1998)
Journal Article
Ward, J. (1998). This is not a book. Eye Magazine, 7(27), 48 -55

An appraisal of the book form, centering on the Artists'book, as a form of communication. The article uses multiple bookworks as fulcra for discussion and debate.

The role of the marketing function in operations of a construction enterprise: Misconceptions and paradigms (1998)
Journal Article
Cicmil, S., & Nicholson, A. (1998). The role of the marketing function in operations of a construction enterprise: Misconceptions and paradigms. Management Decision, 36(2), 96-101. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810204179

Elaborates on specific realities of the construction environment, and of management and operations of growing construction enterprises. Presents a case study looking particularly at entrepreneurial attitudes towards the marketing function in the sect... Read More about The role of the marketing function in operations of a construction enterprise: Misconceptions and paradigms.

Consultancy in nursing: Roles and opportunities (1998)
Journal Article
Berragan, E. (1998). Consultancy in nursing: Roles and opportunities. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 7(2), 139-143. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2702.1998.00145.x

This paper considers the development of consultancy roles within nursing, specifically examining internal and external approaches to consultation. As consultancy in nursing develops there appear to be two major trends: external or independent consult... Read More about Consultancy in nursing: Roles and opportunities.

Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK (1998)
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Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1998). Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK. Building and Environment, 34(2), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2898%2900004-3

A survey of contractors planning engineers in France, Germany the U.K. indicates significant differences between projected completion times for an identical model building. Completion times are shortest in France, followed by Germany and then the U.K... Read More about Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK.

The use of thin silver films for the detection of low concentrations of hydrogen sulphide (1998)
Journal Article
Hawkins, S. J., Ratcliffe, N. M., & Sagastizabal, A. (1998). The use of thin silver films for the detection of low concentrations of hydrogen sulphide. Analytica Chimica Acta, 359(1-2), 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-2670%2897%2900633-8

This work describes the facile fabrication of a sensor for the visual detection of hydrogen sulphide at concentrations of ≤0.1 ppm. Colloidal silver films were prepared on PVC by a dip-coating method which, on exposure to hydrogen sulphide, underwent... Read More about The use of thin silver films for the detection of low concentrations of hydrogen sulphide.

Planning for major urban expansion: A case study in the UK's M4 growth corridor (1998)
Journal Article
Lambert, C., & Boddy, M. (1998). Planning for major urban expansion: A case study in the UK's M4 growth corridor. Planning Practice and Research, 13(4), 371-388. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459815941

A previous article in Planning Practice and Research 'Swindon: a suitable place for expansion' discussed the background to the Northern Sector development and some of the issues raised. As an example of a comprehensive private-sector-led development,... Read More about Planning for major urban expansion: A case study in the UK's M4 growth corridor.

Stating the case for nursing research ethics committees: A discussion paper (1998)
Journal Article
Fletcher, I., & Mitchell, T. (1998). Stating the case for nursing research ethics committees: A discussion paper. Nurse Education Today, 18(2), 133-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0260-6917%2898%2980017-8

Progression of nurse education from apprentice to educational courses in response to demands for strengthening professional status has led to an increase of nursing research proposals at Level 3 and beyond. Accordingly, the demands on ethics committe... Read More about Stating the case for nursing research ethics committees: A discussion paper.

Psychological aspects of cleft lip and palate (1998)
Journal Article
Turner, S. R., Rumsey, N., & Sandy, J. R. (1998). Psychological aspects of cleft lip and palate. European Journal of Orthodontics, 20(4), 407-415. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/20.4.407

In addition to the influences of family dynamics, educational and vocational factors on the social development and rehabilitation of CLP patients, psychological problems, such as lowered self-esteem and difficulties during social interaction, are als... Read More about Psychological aspects of cleft lip and palate.

Weekly exercise consistenty reinstates positive mood (1998)
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Steinberg, H., Nicholls, B., Sykes, E. A., LeBoutillier, N., Ramlakhan, N., Moss, T., & Dewey, A. (1998). Weekly exercise consistenty reinstates positive mood. European Psychologist, 3(4), 271-280

Managing oneself in role: A working tool for the management of change (1998)
Journal Article
Simpson, P., & French, R. (1998). Managing oneself in role: A working tool for the management of change. Public Money and Management, 18(2), 45-50. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9302.00115

Changes in the nature of work and in organizational structures in the UK public sector have had a major impact on working roles and relationships. The authors explore whether a new approach to organizational role could help managers in HM Customs and... Read More about Managing oneself in role: A working tool for the management of change.