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Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer. (2020)
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MORROW, G.B., BEAVIS, J., HARPER, S., BAKER, P., DESBOROUGH, M.J.R., CURRY, N., STANWORTH, S.J. and LAFFAN, M.A. 2020. Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], 18(7), pages 1576-1585. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.14802

The liver synthesizes the majority of pro- and anti-oagulant and fibrinolytic proteins, and during liver dysfunction synthesis of these proteins is reduced. The end point of conventional hemostatic tests, such as the prothrombin time (PT), occurs whe... Read More about Coagulation status of critically ill patients with and without liver disease assessed using a novel thrombin generation analyzer..

Is intrinsic lumbar spine shape associated with lumbar disc degeneration? An exploratory study. (2020)
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DEANE, J.A., PAVLOVA, A.V., LIM, A.K.P., GREGORY, J.S., ASPDEN, R.M. and MCGREGOR, A.H. 2020. Is intrinsic lumbar spine shape associated with lumbar disc degeneration? An exploratory study. BMC musculoskeletal disorders [online], 21, article number 433. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03346-7

Background: Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is a condition associated with recurrent low back pain (LBP). Knowledge regarding effective management is limited. As a step towards the identification of risk, prognostic or potentially modifiable factors i... Read More about Is intrinsic lumbar spine shape associated with lumbar disc degeneration? An exploratory study..

4D BIM integrated construction supply chain logistics to optimise on-site production. (2020)
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MAGILL, L.J., JAFARIFAR, N., WATSON, A. and OMOTAYO, T. 2022. 4D BIM integrated construction supply chain logistics to optimise on-site production. International journal of construction management [online], 22(12), pages 2325-2334. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1786623

Loss of productivity through on-site delays and disruptions is a significant problem in the construction industry. This can be caused by workforce, materials, and equipment clashes. A major need for the industry is to improve construction logistic ef... Read More about 4D BIM integrated construction supply chain logistics to optimise on-site production..

A causal map analysis of supply chain decentralization. (2020)
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OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2022. A causal map analysis of supply chain decentralization. Journal of computer information systems [online], 62(2), pages 205-215. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2020.1768606

We study the inclusion of loops in automated theory development based on causal logic. As an area of application, we formalize a model of learning, adaptation, and selection in supply chain management. Our methodological contribution is to analyze a... Read More about A causal map analysis of supply chain decentralization..

District nurses' experiences with a caseload profiling tool: a service evaluation. (2020)
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HARPER-MCDONALD, B. 2020. District nurses' experiences with a caseload profiling tool: a service evaluation. British journal of community nursing [online], 25(7), pages 318-326. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.7.318

Caseload profiling is being advocated as a method to measure, manage and evidence increasingly complex caseloads in district nursing. However, there is no qualitative work on district nurses' experiences of applying caseload profiling to their caselo... Read More about District nurses' experiences with a caseload profiling tool: a service evaluation..

Does good ESG lead to better financial performances by firms? Machine learning and logistic regression models of public enterprises in Europe. (2020)
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DE LUCIA, C., PAZIENZA, P. and BARTLETT, M. 2020. Does good ESG lead to better financial performances by firms? Machine learning and logistics regression models of public enterprises in Europe. Sustainability [online], 12(13), article ID 5317. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12135317

The increasing awareness of climate change and human capital issues is shifting companies towards aspects other than traditional financial earnings. In particular, the changing behaviors towards sustainability issues of the global community and the a... Read More about Does good ESG lead to better financial performances by firms? Machine learning and logistic regression models of public enterprises in Europe..

The influence of leadership career development on the organizational adaptiveness of millennial engineers in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (2020)
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UMUTEME, O.M. 2020. The influence of leadership career development on the organizational adaptiveness of millennial engineers in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The international journal of humanities and social studies [online], 8(6), pages 329-337. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i6/HS2006-061

Introduction: This study seeks to assess the attitude of millennial engineers towards leadership career development opportunities in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. It was conducted based on the gap in the literature of none existence of a frame... Read More about The influence of leadership career development on the organizational adaptiveness of millennial engineers in the Nigerian oil and gas industry..

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) transient pressure and temperature simulation of a natural gas–hydrogen gas blend transportation pipeline. (2020)
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UMUTEME, O.M. 2020. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) transient pressure and temperature simulation of a natural gas–hydrogen gas blend transportation pipeline. International journal of innovative research and development [online], 9(6), pages 112-116. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/202/v9/i6/JUN20056

The need for a CFD exploratory investigation into the possible effect of hydrogen injection into existing natural gas pipeline network, was the driver for this study. Recent technical feasibility reports on transporting a blend of both gases (JIR, 20... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) transient pressure and temperature simulation of a natural gas–hydrogen gas blend transportation pipeline..

Bodies of archives / archival bodies: an introduction. (2020)
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BATTAGLIA, B., CLARKE, J. and SIEGENTHALER, F. 2020. Bodies of archives/archival bodies: an introduction. Visual anthropology review [online], 36(1), pages 8-16. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/var.12203

Compared to other disciplines and despite its central role in research practices, the concept of the “archive” has received insufficient critical attention in anthropology until recently. Anthropologists working in collaboration with artists and cura... Read More about Bodies of archives / archival bodies: an introduction..

Citric acid crosslinked natural bi-polymer-based composite hydrogels: effect of polymer ratio and beta-cyclodextrin on hydrogel microstructure. (2020)
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UYANGA, K. A., OKPOZO, O. P., ONYEKWERE, O. S., and DAOUD, W. A. 2020. Citric acid crosslinked natural bi-polymer-based composite hydrogels: effect of polymer ratio and beta-cyclodextrin on hydrogel microstructure. Reactive and functional polymers [online], 154, article ID 104682. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104682

Composite hydrogels based on natural polymers arouse interest as sustainable matrices for the delivery of bioactive materials. This study investigates the possibility of achieving high thermally and hydrolytically stable, well-defined microstructure... Read More about Citric acid crosslinked natural bi-polymer-based composite hydrogels: effect of polymer ratio and beta-cyclodextrin on hydrogel microstructure..

Analysis of barriers and drivers for BIM adoption. (2020)
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HAMMA-ADAMA, M., KOUIDER, T. and SALMAN, H. 2020. Analysis of barriers and drivers for BIM adoption. International journal of BIM and engineering science [online], 3(1), pages 18-41. Available from: HAMMA-ADAMA, M., KOUIDER, T. and SALMAN, H. 2020. Analysis of barriers and drivers for BIM adoption. International journal of BIMa and engineering science [online], 3(1), pages 18-41. Available from: http://bimarabia.com/IJBES/2020/06/30/ijbes_volume_3_issue_1_2020/

Research on 'digitalization and collaboration' in the construction industry has been gaining momentum in the recent academic engagements. Despite its existence in many industries (i.e. financial services, retailing, publishing and travelling) for ove... Read More about Analysis of barriers and drivers for BIM adoption..

Exploring terms used for the oldest old in the gerontological literature. (2020)
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KYDD, A., FLEMING, A., PAOLETTI, I. and HVALIČ-TOUZERY, S. 2020. Exploring the terms used for the oldest old in the gerontological literature. Journal of aging and social change [online], 10(2), pages 53-73. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18848/2576-5310/CGP/v10i02/53-73

In response to the global increasing age of the population, there is general agreement on the need to define what is meant by 'old.' Yet there is no consensus on age groups within the definition of old, which makes comparative studies of people of di... Read More about Exploring terms used for the oldest old in the gerontological literature..

Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report. (2020)
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SEHRAWAT, J.S., RAI, N. and MEIER-AUGENSTEIN, W. 2020. Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report. Journal of archaelogical science: reports [online], 32, article ID 102434. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102434

Fragmented and badly damaged commingled human remains present a tough challenge for their identification pursuits in forensic anthropology. Thousands of unknown human remains along with items of contextual identity, reportedly belonging to 282 Indian... Read More about Identification of Ajnala skeletal remains using multiple forensic anthropological methods and techniques: a bioarchaeological report..

A study of higher education students' self-perceived digital competences for learning and everyday life online participation. (2020)
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MARTZOUKOU, K., FULTON, C., KOSTAGIOLAS, P. and LAVRANOS, C. 2020. A study of higher education students' self-perceived digital competences for learning and everyday life online participation. Journal of documentation [online], 76(6), pages 1413-1458. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-03-2020-0041

Purpose: An increasing amount of research and debate has emerged over the last few years, emphasising the need for developing digitally competent, literate, able, skilled, capable people within a constantly changing technological and online environme... Read More about A study of higher education students' self-perceived digital competences for learning and everyday life online participation..

Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments. (2020)
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EAGLESHAM, A., SCOTT, A. and PETRIE, B. 2020. Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments. Environmental chemistry letters [online], 18(6), pages 2119-2126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01041-6

Pharmaceutical and illicit drugs are emerging contaminants found in the environment globally. Many are chiral and stereochemistry plays an important role on their environmental fate and effects. However, investigations at the enantiomeric level are l... Read More about Multi-residue enantioselective analysis of chiral drugs in freshwater sediments..

The forum bar to extradition in Scotland. (2020)
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ARNELL, P. 2020. The forum bar to extradition in Scotland. Scots law times [online], 2020(22), pages 139-141. Available from: http://westlaw.co.uk

Discusses Craig (James) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal), refusing an appeal by a UK resident, who was the subject of an extradition request by the US government, against a sheriff's decision to order his extradition, notwithstanding the illegality of the... Read More about The forum bar to extradition in Scotland..

Instagram versus reality: the design and use of self-curated photo elicitation in a study exploring the construction of Scottish identity amongst personal style influencers on Instagram. (2020)
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MARCELLA-HOOD, M. 2021. Instagram versus reality: the design and use of self-curated photo elicitation in a study exploring the construction of Scottish identity amongst personal style influencers on Instagram. Qualitative research [online], 21(6), pages 865-889. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1468794120934404

This paper evaluates the use of self-curated photo elicitation as a new method for exploring self-identity by reflecting on its design and use in a study of Scottish identity. The approach builds on the work of others in the fields of visual analysis... Read More about Instagram versus reality: the design and use of self-curated photo elicitation in a study exploring the construction of Scottish identity amongst personal style influencers on Instagram..

The legality of the citizenship deprivation of UK foreign terrorist fighters. (2020)
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ARNELL, P. 2020. The legality of the citizenship deprivation of UK foreign terrorist fighters. ERA-forum [online], 21(3), pages 395-412. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12027-020-00615-9

Citizenship deprivation of foreign terrorist fighters by the United Kingdom is increasing. This is of debatable legality under international law on five separate grounds. First, the UK is arguably wrong in claiming that an extraterritorial deprivatio... Read More about The legality of the citizenship deprivation of UK foreign terrorist fighters..

Critical government and national oil company role in their petroleum resource development: lessons for Guyana petroleum sector. (2020)
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AZUBIKE, V.C. 2020. Critical government and national oil company role in their petroleum resource development: lessons for Guyana petroleum sector. Commonwealth law bulletin [online], 46(3), pages 461-482. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/03050718.2020.1782238

The discovery of vast deposits of petroleum resources in any state can arguably lead to many positive outcomes for the country, but for this favourable outcome to be actualised individual players have to perform some significant roles in achieving th... Read More about Critical government and national oil company role in their petroleum resource development: lessons for Guyana petroleum sector..

Caring for older people with dementia in the emergency department. (2020)
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WATKINS, S., MURPHY, F., KENNEDY, C., GRAHAM, M. and DEWAR, B. 2020. Caring for older people with dementia in the emergency department. British journal of nursing [online], 29(12), pages 692-699. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.12.692

Background: Admission to an emergency department (ED) may expose the older person with dementia to a range of negative consequences, including a deterioration in their behavioural symptoms. The authors conducted a review of primary research relating... Read More about Caring for older people with dementia in the emergency department..