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Digital knowledge exploitation: ICT, memory institutions and innovation from cultural assets (2006)
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De Laurentis, C. (2006). Digital knowledge exploitation: ICT, memory institutions and innovation from cultural assets. Journal of Technology Transfer, 31(1), 77-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-005-5014-6

There has been considerable recognition of the regional embeddedness of the knowledge-based economy and its uneven geographical incidence, with mainly urban or metropolitan areas being the crucibles of knowledge-intensive activities. Drawing from rec... Read More about Digital knowledge exploitation: ICT, memory institutions and innovation from cultural assets.

Ad hoc networks routing protocols and mobility (2006)
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Djenouri, D., Derhab, A., & Badache, N. (2006). Ad hoc networks routing protocols and mobility. International Arab Journal of Information Technology, 3(2), 126-133

Spontaneous gene flow from rapeseed (Brassica napus) to wild Brassica oleracea (2006)
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Wilkinson, M. J., Allender, C. J., Ford, C. S., Allainguillaume, J., Grilli-Chantler, P., & Cuccato, G. (2006). Spontaneous gene flow from rapeseed (Brassica napus) to wild Brassica oleracea. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 273(1605), 3111-3115. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2006.3686

Research on the environmental risks of gene flow from genetically modified (GM) crops to wild relatives has traditionally emphasized recipients yielding most hybrids. For GM rapeseed (Brassica napus), interest has centred on the 'frequently hybridizi... Read More about Spontaneous gene flow from rapeseed (Brassica napus) to wild Brassica oleracea.

Human mitochondrial branched chain aminotransferase isozyme: Structural role of the CXXC center in catalysis (2006)
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Conway, M., Islam, M. M., Yennawar, N. H., Islam, M. M., Conway, M. E., Wallin, R., & Hutson, S. M. (2006). Human mitochondrial branched chain aminotransferase isozyme: Structural role of the CXXC center in catalysis. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 281(51), 39660-39671. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M607552200

Mammalian branched chain aminotransferases (BCATs) have a unique CXXC center. Kinetic and structural studies of three CXXC center mutants (C315A, C318A, and C315A/C318A) of human mitochondrial (hBCATm) isozyme and the oxidized hBCATm enzyme (hBCATm-O... Read More about Human mitochondrial branched chain aminotransferase isozyme: Structural role of the CXXC center in catalysis.

Information and empowerment: The keys to achieving sustainable tourism (2006)
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Cole, S. (2006). Information and empowerment: The keys to achieving sustainable tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 14(6), 629-644. https://doi.org/10.2167/jost607.0

Sustainable tourism is a sub-branch of sustainable development that was put on the world agenda with the publication of the Bruntland report. The report focused on environmental issues and the natural environment has remained a central theme. Socio-c... Read More about Information and empowerment: The keys to achieving sustainable tourism.

Regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation by β-catenin/T-cell factor signaling involves modulation of cyclin D1 and p21 expression (2006)
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Quasnichka, H., Slater, S. C., Beeching, C. A., Boehm, M., Sala-Newby, G. B., & George, S. J. (2006). Regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation by β-catenin/T-cell factor signaling involves modulation of cyclin D1 and p21 expression. Circulation Research, 99(12), 1329-1337. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.0000253533.65446.33

We previously observed that stimulation of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation with growth factors is associated with dismantling of cadherin junctions and nuclear translocation of β-catenin. In this study we demonstrate directly that gr... Read More about Regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation by β-catenin/T-cell factor signaling involves modulation of cyclin D1 and p21 expression.

An exploration of the 'value-added' of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers' perspectives (2006)
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Girot, E. A., Wilkinson, G., Coles, J., & Miers, M. (2006). An exploration of the 'value-added' of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers' perspectives. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 31(1), 121-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930500262429

As part of a larger case study, this co-operative inquiry explores the lecturers' perspectives of the added value of the higher education experience of mixed ability groups of experienced care workers undertaking a 60 credit Certificate in Empowering... Read More about An exploration of the 'value-added' of higher education for the health and social care workforce: The lecturers' perspectives.

Developing creativity in tourist experiences: A solution to the serial reproduction of culture? (2006)
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Richards, G., & Wilson, J. (2006). Developing creativity in tourist experiences: A solution to the serial reproduction of culture?. Tourism Management, 27(6), 1209-1223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2005.06.002

As culture is increasingly utilised as a means of social and economic development, the cultural tourism market is being flooded with new attractions, cultural routes and heritage centres. However, many consumers, tired of encountering the serial repr... Read More about Developing creativity in tourist experiences: A solution to the serial reproduction of culture?.

Some effects of nitrogen nutrition on caesium uptake and translocation by species in the Poaceae, Asteraceae and Caryophyllidae (2006)
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Willey, N., & Tang, S. (2006). Some effects of nitrogen nutrition on caesium uptake and translocation by species in the Poaceae, Asteraceae and Caryophyllidae. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 58(1-3), 114-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2005.07.001

There is current interest in managing and manipulating 137Cs transfer from soil to plants. We hypothesized that N source might affect Cs uptake by plants and report experiments that confirm this. Uptake experiments using hydroponics with a variety of... Read More about Some effects of nitrogen nutrition on caesium uptake and translocation by species in the Poaceae, Asteraceae and Caryophyllidae.

The efficacy of three techniques to alleviate soil compaction at a restored sand and gravel quarry (2006)
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Sinnett, D., Poole, J., & Hutchings, T. R. (2006). The efficacy of three techniques to alleviate soil compaction at a restored sand and gravel quarry. Soil Use and Management, 22(4), 362-371. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2006.00053.x

Reinstated soil at restored sites often suffers from severe compaction which can significantly impede root development. Several methods, such as ripping and complete cultivation, are available to alleviate compaction that may occur as a result of soi... Read More about The efficacy of three techniques to alleviate soil compaction at a restored sand and gravel quarry.

The report of The International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur: The question of genocide (2006)
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Quenivet, N. (2006). The report of The International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur: The question of genocide. Human Rights Review, 7(4), 38-68. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12142-006-1002-y

The crisis in Darfur (Sudan), which sparked in February 2003, only caught the United Nations' attention in Spring 2004. Questions emerged as to whether the conflict between the rebels and the government was simply insurgency warfare or, in fact, conc... Read More about The report of The International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur: The question of genocide.

Innovation and corporate failure: Cyril Lord in U.K. textiles, 1945-1968 (2006)
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Ollerenshaw, P. (2006). Innovation and corporate failure: Cyril Lord in U.K. textiles, 1945-1968. Enterprise and Society, 7(4), 777-811. https://doi.org/10.1093/es/khl042

This article is a response to Patrick Fridenson's call for more research into the life cycle of enterprises and especially into business failure. Its subject is the textile group established in 1945 by Cyril Lord, which went on to encompass merchanti... Read More about Innovation and corporate failure: Cyril Lord in U.K. textiles, 1945-1968.

Using thematic analysis in psychology (2006)
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Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa

Thematic analysis is a poorly demarcated, rarely acknowledged, yet widely used qualitative analytic method within psychology. In this paper, we argue that it offers an accessible and theoretically flexible approach to analysing qualitative data. We o... Read More about Using thematic analysis in psychology.

The role of information in decision-making with regard to travel (2006)
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Lyons, G. (2006). The role of information in decision-making with regard to travel. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, 153(3), 199-212. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-its%3A20060001

The decision-making of individuals lies at the heart of individual and collective travel behaviour and gives rise to the patterns of mobility that place their demands upon our transport systems. This paper aims to examine the role of information in d... Read More about The role of information in decision-making with regard to travel.

The modelling of roundness in cylindrical plunge grinding to incorporate wave shift and external vibration effects (2006)
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Pearce, T. R., Fricker, D. C., & Speight, A. (2006). The modelling of roundness in cylindrical plunge grinding to incorporate wave shift and external vibration effects. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 220(8), 1347-1358. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM509

An elastic model has been developed which predicts the roundness profiles generated in cylindrical plunge grinding. The model considers two sources of error, which are run-out of the grinding wheel and an external vibration. Comparisons are made with... Read More about The modelling of roundness in cylindrical plunge grinding to incorporate wave shift and external vibration effects.

An evaluative case study of the dilemmas experienced in designing a self-assessment strategy for community nursing students (2006)
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Fitzpatrick, J. (2006). An evaluative case study of the dilemmas experienced in designing a self-assessment strategy for community nursing students. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 31(1), 37-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930500262361

The Dearing Report's (1997) radical proposals challenged lecturers in higher education to develop innovative assessment strategies. This paper explores the dilemmas experienced by one teaching team in designing and implementing a student self-assessm... Read More about An evaluative case study of the dilemmas experienced in designing a self-assessment strategy for community nursing students.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The current debate and neglected dimensions (2006)
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Blew, H., & Kenny, G. (2006). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The current debate and neglected dimensions. Journal of Child Health Care, 10(3), 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493506066485

The aim of this article is to identify and highlight the issues facing children, young people and families experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in an United Kingdom context. In presenting these issues it is hoped that wider di... Read More about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The current debate and neglected dimensions.

Delimiting knowledge transfer from training (2006)
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Butler, A., Le Grice, P., & Reed, M. (2006). Delimiting knowledge transfer from training. Education and Training, 48(8-9), 627-641. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910610710056

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to deepen the understanding of how and to whom knowledge is transferred from training to practice. Design/methodology/approach - Through recognising the interrelationship between knowledge, social network struct... Read More about Delimiting knowledge transfer from training.