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Bad bars: A review of risk factors (2007)
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Green, J., & Plant, M. (2007). Bad bars: A review of risk factors. Journal of Substance Use, 12(3), 157-189. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890701374703

Bars, inns, taverns, and hotels have been popular settings for recreational alcohol consumption for centuries. The bar is firmly established as an important adjunct of leisure in many societies. Alcohol consumption in bars is mainly convivial, restra... Read More about Bad bars: A review of risk factors.

Physics envy (2007)
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Tapp, A. (2007). Physics envy. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 25(3), 229-231. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634500710747743

Purpose - This paper seeks to identify and discuss a phenomenon with a hidden but severe impact on the conduct of research and teaching in marketing. Design/methodology/approach - Solicited as a viewpoint contribution, with permission to think aloud.... Read More about Physics envy.

A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (2007)
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Allen, T. D., Rutherford, S. A., Murray, S., Sanderson, H., Gardiner, F., Kiseleva, E., …Drummond, S. P. (2007). A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Nature Protocols, 2(5), 1166-1172. https://doi.org/10.1038/nprot.2007.137

This protocol details methods for the isolation of oocyte nuclear envelopes (NEs) from the African clawed toad Xenopus laevis, immunogold labeling of component proteins and subsequent visualization by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESE... Read More about A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Measuring fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of scales in use (2007)
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Kirwan, J. R., Hehir, M., & Hewlett, S. (2007). Measuring fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of scales in use. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 57(3), 429-439. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22611

Objective. Fatigue is an important outcome for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The purpose of this study was to identify the scales being used to measure RA fatigue, and to systematically examine the evidence for their validation. Methods. A... Read More about Measuring fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of scales in use.

An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Eritrea (2007)
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Zeremariam, T. K., & Quinn, N. (2007). An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Eritrea. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 25(1), 53-63. https://doi.org/10.3152/146155107X190604

This paper reviews the environmental impact assessment (EIA) system in Eritrea against a set of evaluation criteria. It analyses the institutional aspects of EIA, the process of EIA, together with other features of the system. The review indicates th... Read More about An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Eritrea.

Non-surgical management of piriformis syndrome: a systematic review (2007)
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Cramp, F. (., Bottrell, O., Campbell, H., Ellyatt, P., Smith, C., & Wilde, B. (2007). Non-surgical management of piriformis syndrome: a systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 12(1), 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1179/108331907X175014

© 2007 Maney Publishing. The aim of this review was to identify and evaluate the evidence for the non-surgical management of Piriformis Syndrome. A systematic review of electronic databases was carried out up to February 2006. This was supplemented b... Read More about Non-surgical management of piriformis syndrome: a systematic review.

Unbecoming teachers: Towards a more dynamic notion of professional participation (2007)
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Colley, H., James, D., & Diment, K. (2007). Unbecoming teachers: Towards a more dynamic notion of professional participation. Journal of Education Policy, 22(2), 173-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/02680930601158927

This article considers teacher professionalism from a neglected perspective. It analyses assumptions about the dynamics of professional participation implicit within competing academic and policy constructs of professionalism, including the currently... Read More about Unbecoming teachers: Towards a more dynamic notion of professional participation.

Twelve years' experience with the Patient Generated Index (PGI) of quality of life: A graded structured review (2007)
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Martin, F., Camfield, L., Rodham, K., Kliempt, P., & Ruta, D. (2007). Twelve years' experience with the Patient Generated Index (PGI) of quality of life: A graded structured review. Quality of Life Research, 16(4), 705-715. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-006-9152-6

The Patient Generated Index (PGI) is an individualised quality of life (QoL) measure that has been in use since 1994. Various adaptations have been made to suit a variety of client groups. The PGI's psychometric properties have been studied but their... Read More about Twelve years' experience with the Patient Generated Index (PGI) of quality of life: A graded structured review.

Coevolving memetic algorithms: A review and progress report (2007)
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Smith, J. (2007). Coevolving memetic algorithms: A review and progress report. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, 37(1), 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMCB.2006.883273

Coevolving memetic algorithms are a family of metaheuristic search algorithms in which a rule-based representation of local search (LS) is coadapted alongside candidate solutions within a hybrid evolutionary system. Simple versions of these systems h... Read More about Coevolving memetic algorithms: A review and progress report.

Britain and individual employment rights: 'Paper tigers, fierce in appearance but missing in tooth and claw' (2007)
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Pollert, A. (2007). Britain and individual employment rights: 'Paper tigers, fierce in appearance but missing in tooth and claw'. Economic and Industrial Democracy, 28(1), 110-139. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143831X07073031

There is much evidence that the 'European social model' is under threat, with neoliberalism increasingly dominating policy both at EU and national levels. Within this trend, Britain stands out as already having a long-established free market traditio... Read More about Britain and individual employment rights: 'Paper tigers, fierce in appearance but missing in tooth and claw'.

Bridging the gap: An attempt to reconcile strategic planning and very local community-based planning in Rural England (2007)
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Owen, S., Moseley, M., & Courtney, P. (2007). Bridging the gap: An attempt to reconcile strategic planning and very local community-based planning in Rural England. Local Government Studies, 33(1), 49-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/03003930601081226

This paper reviews briefly the emergence of holistic governance at the strategic and very local levels in rural England before reporting a programme of action research designed to address the need to develop an effective 'bridge' between planning act... Read More about Bridging the gap: An attempt to reconcile strategic planning and very local community-based planning in Rural England.

A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria (2007)
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Egbu, A. U., Olomolaiye, P., & Gameson, R. (2007). A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria. International Development Planning Review, 29(2), 215-239. https://doi.org/10.3828/idpr.29.2.4

The institution of land use planning in the cities of Nigeria significantly affects development. It is responsible for delays in securing land and development rights, affects plot sizes, and imposes unrealistic standards on housing development. No ap... Read More about A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria.

Disease-modifying trials in Alzheimer's disease: a European task force consensus (2007)
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Vellas, B., Sampaio, C., Andrieu, S., & Wilcock, G. (2007). Disease-modifying trials in Alzheimer's disease: a European task force consensus. Lancet Neurology, 6(1), 56-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422%2806%2970677-9

After symptomatic treatments, the new target for therapeutic approaches in Alzheimer's disease is the development of disease-modifying drugs. The concept of disease modification in Alzheimer's disease is controversial and the design of these trials r... Read More about Disease-modifying trials in Alzheimer's disease: a European task force consensus.

Trusting patients, trusting nurses. (2007)
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Sellman, D. (2007). Trusting patients, trusting nurses. Nursing Philosophy, 8(1), 28-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-769X.2007.00294.x

The general expectation that patients should be willing to trust nurses is rarely explored or challenged despite claims of diminishing public trust in social and professional institutions. Everyday meanings of trust take account of circumstance and s... Read More about Trusting patients, trusting nurses..

The social and emotional toll of chemotherapy - Patients' perspectives (2007)
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Mitchell, T. (2007). The social and emotional toll of chemotherapy - Patients' perspectives. European Journal of Cancer Care, 16(1), 39-47. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2006.00701.x

The aim of this paper is to briefly describe the unique methodology employed by nine nurse researchers who conducted research into the social and emotional effects of chemotherapy from the patient's perspective, and to present four dominant themes. T... Read More about The social and emotional toll of chemotherapy - Patients' perspectives.

Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement initiatives on UK health services: A systematic review (2007)
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Daykin, N., Evans, D., Petsoulas, C., & Sayers, A. (2007). Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement initiatives on UK health services: A systematic review. Evidence and Policy, 3(1), 47-65. https://doi.org/10.1332/174426407779702201

This article reports on a systematic review of the patient and public involvement (PPI) literature in the UK that was undertaken in 2005 to support an evaluation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) in England.The general PPI literature... Read More about Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement initiatives on UK health services: A systematic review.

American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists guideline recommendations for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 testing in breast cancer (2007)
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Press, M. F., Wolff, A. C., Hammond, M. E. H., Schwartz, J. N., Hagerty, K. L., Allred, D. C., …Hayes, D. F. (2007). American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists guideline recommendations for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 testing in breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(1), 118-145. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2006.09.2775

Purpose: To develop a guideline to improve the accuracy of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) testing in invasive breast cancer and its utility as a predictive marker. Methods: The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the College of... Read More about American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists guideline recommendations for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 testing in breast cancer.

Face transplantation: A review of the technical, immunological, psychological and clinical issues with recommendations for good practice (2007)
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Morris, P., Bradley, A., Doyal, L., Earley, M., Hagen, P., Milling, M., & Rumsey, N. (2007). Face transplantation: A review of the technical, immunological, psychological and clinical issues with recommendations for good practice. Transplantation, 83(2), 109-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.tp.0000254201.89012.ae

Three years ago, the Working Party on Facial Transplantation concluded that until there was more information available about risks any potential patient would be exposed to, it would be unwise to proceed with transplantation of the human face. Over t... Read More about Face transplantation: A review of the technical, immunological, psychological and clinical issues with recommendations for good practice.