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Public sector performance improvement through private sector management practices: A satisfactory solution? (2007)
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This paper examines the assumption that the injection of market discipline and private sector management practices will result in the transformation of public services. The present UK government looks for an opportunity to achieve synergy between the... Read More about Public sector performance improvement through private sector management practices: A satisfactory solution?.

The cannabinoid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits RAS-MAPK and PI3K-AKT survival signalling and induces BAD-mediated apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells (2007)
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Deregulation of cell survival pathways and resistance to apoptosis are widely accepted to be fundamental aspects of tumorigenesis. As in many tumours, the aberrant growth and survival of colorectal tumour cells is dependent upon a small number of hig... Read More about The cannabinoid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits RAS-MAPK and PI3K-AKT survival signalling and induces BAD-mediated apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells.

Building donor loyalty: The antecedents and role of commitment in the context of charity giving (2007)
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In both the United States and the United Kingdom donor attrition rates are an increasing cause for concern. Many organizations lose up to 60% of cash donors after their first donation. In this study we delineate the factors that drive donor commitmen... Read More about Building donor loyalty: The antecedents and role of commitment in the context of charity giving.

Encuentro de culturas milenarias: Maaya wíinik ich Stonehenge / Historic celebration between cultures: Maaya wíinik ich Stonehenge (2007)
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El presente artículo fue inspirado a través de un encuentro histórico realizado entre dos culturas milenarias en el pasado mes de Mayo al sudoeste de Inglaterra. Debemos presentar introducciones muy generales acerca de la cultura Maya y Stonehenge, d... Read More about Encuentro de culturas milenarias: Maaya wíinik ich Stonehenge / Historic celebration between cultures: Maaya wíinik ich Stonehenge.

BMP signalling inhibits premature neural differentiation in the mouse embryo (2007)
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The specification of a subset of epiblast cells to acquire a neural fate constitutes the first step in the generation of the nervous system. Little is known about the signals required for neural induction in the mouse. We have analysed the role of BM... Read More about BMP signalling inhibits premature neural differentiation in the mouse embryo.

Fuzzy classifier system architectures for mobile robotics: An experimental comparison (2007)
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We present an experimental comparison between two approaches to optimization of the rules for a fuzzy controller. More specifically, the problem is autonomous acquisition of an "investigative" obstacle avoidance competency for a mobile robot. We repo... Read More about Fuzzy classifier system architectures for mobile robotics: An experimental comparison.

Development of omni-directional correlation functions for nonlinear model validation (2007)
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In the present study a set of first order correlation functions are proposed to examine the quality of a wide class of identified nonlinear models. The first order correlation functions, defined as omni-directional correlation functions, are integrat... Read More about Development of omni-directional correlation functions for nonlinear model validation.

Measuring the quality of life of youth with facial differences (2007)
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Objective: To describe the Facial Differences Module of the Youth Quality of Life Instruments (YQOL-FD) and present results evaluating domain structure, internal consistency, reproducibility, validity, and respondent burden. Design: A multisite obser... Read More about Measuring the quality of life of youth with facial differences.

Career choices in health care: Is nursing a special case? A content analysis of survey data (2007)
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Background: As demand for nurses and other health professionals continues to outstrip supply it is important to understand what motivates individuals to join a non-medical health profession. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigat... Read More about Career choices in health care: Is nursing a special case? A content analysis of survey data.

Residential exposure to electric power transmission lines and risk of lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders: A case-control study (2007)
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Background: Studies have shown an association between electromagnetic fields and childhood leukaemia. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an increased risk of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) or myeloproliferative disorders (MP... Read More about Residential exposure to electric power transmission lines and risk of lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders: A case-control study.

DNA detection rates of host mtDNA in bloodmeals of human body lice (Pediculus humanus L., 1758) (2007)
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Using polymerase chain reaction, we investigated the extent to which digestion affects the potential to amplify 12S mitochondrial DNA sequences from bloodmeals of individual human body lice (Pediculus humanus L.) (Phthiraptera, Pediculidae) up to 72... Read More about DNA detection rates of host mtDNA in bloodmeals of human body lice (Pediculus humanus L., 1758).

Evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for individuals with visible differences: A systematic review of the empirical literature (2007)
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The objective of this review was to systematically identify and evaluate all known studies testing empirically the efficacy of psychosocial intervention programmes for adults with visible differences. Twelve papers met the inclusion criteria. None of... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for individuals with visible differences: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

The role of midwife-complementary therapists data from in-depth interviews (2007)
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Does routine antenatal enquiry lead to an increased rate of disclosure of domestic abuse? Findings from the Bristol Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Programme (2007)
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Degrees of distribution: Towards an understanding of variations in the nature of distributed leadership in schools (2007)
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The research reported on in this article explores how degrees of leadership distribution in schools might be differentiated. Data were collected from ten schools - eight primary and two secondary schools - which were identified as exhibiting 'good pr... Read More about Degrees of distribution: Towards an understanding of variations in the nature of distributed leadership in schools.

Fabrication and characterisation of novel screen-printed tubular microband electrodes, and their application to the measurement of hydrogen peroxide (2007)
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Eigth annual regional conference: Buckfastleigh Abbey (2007)
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Children who commit acts of serious interpersonal violence: Messages for best practice (2007)
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30 years of hurt? (2007)
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The perception of peer support by teenagers aged 12-16 years with type 1 diabetes (2007)
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Teenagers with diabetes have to cope with the demands of managing the condition within their social context at a time of rapid physical and psychosocial development. As teenagers actively seek independence from parents, they place greater importance... Read More about The perception of peer support by teenagers aged 12-16 years with type 1 diabetes.