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The framing of nanotechnologies in the British newspaper press (2005)
Journal Article
Anderson, A., Allan, S., Petersen, A., & Wilkinson, C. (2005). The framing of nanotechnologies in the British newspaper press. Science Communication, 27(2), 200-220. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547005281472

This article investigates how developments in nanotechnology were framed in the British national newspaper press during a formative period in their rising public salience. Specifically, an intervention by Prince Charles in April 2003 is shown to have... Read More about The framing of nanotechnologies in the British newspaper press.

City centre regeneration through residential development: Contributing to sustainability (2005)
Journal Article
Thomas, C. J., Bromley, R. D., & Tallon, A. (2005). City centre regeneration through residential development: Contributing to sustainability. Urban Studies, 42(13), 2407-2429. https://doi.org/10.1080/00420980500379537

Following a discussion of recent policies for the city centre in Britain, the paper explores the contribution of residential development to aspects of sustainability, drawing on a range of survey evidence in Bristol and Swansea. The residents are fre... Read More about City centre regeneration through residential development: Contributing to sustainability.

Amperometric, screen-printed, glucose biosensor for analysis of human plasma samples using a biocomposite water-based carbon ink incorporating glucose oxidase (2005)
Journal Article
Crouch, E., Cowell, D. C., Hoskins, S., Pittson, R. W., & Hart, J. P. (2005). Amperometric, screen-printed, glucose biosensor for analysis of human plasma samples using a biocomposite water-based carbon ink incorporating glucose oxidase. Analytical Biochemistry, 347(1), 17-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2005.08.011

This paper describes the optimisation of a screen-printing water-based carbon ink containing cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPC) and glucose oxidase (GOD) for the fabrication of a glucose biosensor. To optimise the performance of the biosensor, the loadings... Read More about Amperometric, screen-printed, glucose biosensor for analysis of human plasma samples using a biocomposite water-based carbon ink incorporating glucose oxidase.

Models of military expenditure and growth: A critical review (2005)
Journal Article
Smith, R. P., Dunne, J. P., & Willenbockel, D. (2005). Models of military expenditure and growth: A critical review. Defence and Peace Economics, 16(6), 449-461. https://doi.org/10.1080/10242690500167791

This paper reviews some of the theoretical and econometric issues involved in estimating growth models that include military spending. While the mainstream growth literature has not found military expenditure to be a significant determinant of growth... Read More about Models of military expenditure and growth: A critical review.

Robust and efficient automated detection of tooling defects in polished stone (2005)
Journal Article
Lee, J. R., Smith, M. L., Smith, L. N., & Midha, P. S. (2005). Robust and efficient automated detection of tooling defects in polished stone. Computers in Industry, 56(8-9), 787-801. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2005.05.006

The automated detection of process-induced defects such as tooling marks is a common and important problem in machine vision. Such defects are often distinguishable from natural flaws and other features by their geometric form, for example their circ... Read More about Robust and efficient automated detection of tooling defects in polished stone.

A mathematical morphology approach to image based 3D particle shape analysis (2005)
Journal Article
Lee, J. R. J., Smith, M. L., Smith, L. N., & Midha, P. S. (2005). A mathematical morphology approach to image based 3D particle shape analysis. Machine Vision and Applications, 16(5), 282-288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00138-005-0181-x

Angularity is a critically important property in terms of the performance of natural particulate materials. It is also one of the most difficult to measure objectively using traditional methods. Here we present an innovative and efficient approach to... Read More about A mathematical morphology approach to image based 3D particle shape analysis.

Licensing reform: From order to chaos? (2005)
Journal Article
Light, R. (2005). Licensing reform: From order to chaos?. The Journal of social welfare law, 27(3-4), 406-419. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649060500387065

The benefits claimed by the government for the Licensing Act 2003 include simplification and modernisation, increased freedom on how we spend our leisure time, greater protection for those who live in the vicinity of licensed premises and a reduction... Read More about Licensing reform: From order to chaos?.

Measuring quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Not as simple as it sounds (2005)
Journal Article
Nicholl, L., Hobart, J. C., Cramp, F. (., & Lowe-Strong, A. S. (2005). Measuring quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Not as simple as it sounds. Multiple Sclerosis, 11(6), 708-712. https://doi.org/10.1191/1352458505ms1235oa

Data from a clinical study presented an opportunity to examine the psychometric properties of the Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life scale (LMSQoL), which has undergone limited psychometric evaluation. LMSQoL and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of L... Read More about Measuring quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Not as simple as it sounds.

Trends in drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among 15- and 16-year-olds in the UK (1995-2003) (2005)
Journal Article
Plant, M. L., Plant, M. A., & Miller, P. (2005). Trends in drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among 15- and 16-year-olds in the UK (1995-2003). Journal of Substance Use, 10(6), 331-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/19659890412331519452

This paper describes the results of drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among a representative sample of 2,032 UK school students aged 15 and 16 years in a cross-sectional, single-phase survey based on a stratified cluster sample of 77 UK secondar... Read More about Trends in drinking, smoking and illicit drug use among 15- and 16-year-olds in the UK (1995-2003).

Field testing of the ACCESS materials: a portfolio of materials to assist health workers to identify children with disabilities and offer simple advice to mothers (2005)
Journal Article
Wirz, S., Edwards, K., Flower, J., & Yousafzai, A. (2005). Field testing of the ACCESS materials: a portfolio of materials to assist health workers to identify children with disabilities and offer simple advice to mothers. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 28(4), 293-302

Children in less-developed countries with mild to moderate disabilities often remain unidentified until school age. Delayed identification leads to less successful interventions for most children and risks secondary disabilities. The disability group... Read More about Field testing of the ACCESS materials: a portfolio of materials to assist health workers to identify children with disabilities and offer simple advice to mothers.

Contributors to white matter damage in the frontal lobe in Alzheimer's disease (2005)
Journal Article
Lovet, S., Wilcock, G., Chalmers, K., & Love, S. (2005). Contributors to white matter damage in the frontal lobe in Alzheimer's disease. Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology, 31(6), 623-631. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2990.2005.00678.x

Abnormalities of cerebral white matter are present in a majority of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and probably contribute to motor dysfunction and cognitive impairment. The white matter abnormalities are usually attributed to degenerative va... Read More about Contributors to white matter damage in the frontal lobe in Alzheimer's disease.

Menstrual misogyny and taboo: The medusa, vampire and the female stigmatic (2005)
Book Chapter
Mulvey-Roberts, M. (2005). Menstrual misogyny and taboo: The medusa, vampire and the female stigmatic. In A. Shail, & G. Howie (Eds.), Menstruation: A Cultural History (149-161). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

The author was invited to contribute to this collection which arose from the first academic conference on menstruation in the UK, held at the Medical School, University of Liverpool (2003) at which she gave the keynote lecture.

Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals (2005)
Journal Article
Palmer, S., & Martin, D. (2005). Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals. Somatosensory and Motor Research, 22(4), 327-334. https://doi.org/10.1080/08990220500420731

This paper raises methodological issues concerning Quantitative Sensory Testing assessments used to investigate short term efficacy of analgesic interventions. Thermal perception thresholds were demonstrated to change over time even in the absence of... Read More about Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals.

Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals (2005)
Journal Article
Palmer, S. T., Martin, D. J., Plant, E., & Plant, M. (2005). Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals. Somatosensory and Motor Research, 22(4), 327-334. https://doi.org/10.1080/08990220500420731

Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) of thermal perception thresholds assesses small afferent nerve function. QST has also been widely used to investigate the effects of interventions on the perception of activity within these nerve fibres, often over... Read More about Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals.