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Leadership: a perniciously vague concept. (2012)
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SPICKER, P. 2012. Leadership: a perniciously vague concept. International journal of public sector management [online], 25(1), pages 34-47. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/09513551211200276

Purpose “ Despite the vast amount of literature covering the concept of leadership, it remains contentious, under-conceptualised and often uncritical. The purpose of this paper is to question the validity of the concept and dispute its application. D... Read More about Leadership: a perniciously vague concept..

The North Laine: a visual essay. (2012)
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YUILL, C. 2012. The North Laine: a visual essay. Sociological research online [online], 17(1), pages 66-75. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.2572

The North Laine in Brighton provides a useful case study in exploring different ways of experiencing and imagining urban life. The area possess many distinctive street forms and supports counter-cultural lifestyles, which emphasise environmentalism a... Read More about The North Laine: a visual essay..

An analytical study of weakly nonlinear dynamics of a Walters’ liquid B around a flexible sheet undergoing super linear stretching. (2012)
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SIDDHESHWAR, P.G., CHAN, A. and MAHABALESWAR, U.S. 2012. An analytical study of weakly nonlinear dynamics of a Walters’ liquid B around a flexible sheet undergoing super linear stretching. ISRN applied mathematics [online], 2012, article ID 782369. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/782369

The paper discusses the boundary layer flow of Walters' liquid B over a stretching sheet. The stretching is assumed to be a quadratic function of the coordinate along the direction of stretching. The study encompasses within its realm both Walters' l... Read More about An analytical study of weakly nonlinear dynamics of a Walters’ liquid B around a flexible sheet undergoing super linear stretching..

Robust trading in spot and forward oligopolistic markets. (2012)
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GÜLPıNAR, N. and OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2012. Robust trading in spot and forward oligopolistic markets. International journal of production economics [online], 138(1), pages 35-45. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.12.005

In this article we consider the interaction between forward and spot prices and analyze trading in oligopolistic markets under uncertainty. We extend the two-stage risk-neutral stochastic model to worst-case analysis with rival demand scenarios. At t... Read More about Robust trading in spot and forward oligopolistic markets..

The realities of a part-time PhD (2012)
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SMITH, D. 2012. The realities of a part-time PhD. Psychologist [online], 25(1), pages 80-81. Available from: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/careers-diplomat-director

According to a recent review (Kulej & Park, 2008, cited in Hooley et al., 2009) 32 % of full-time PhD students are below the age of 25 while just 5 % of part-time students are. This statistic shows that amongst graduates the latter option is highly u... Read More about The realities of a part-time PhD.

Theorising illegal rural enterprise: is everyone at it? (2011)
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MCELWEE, G., SMITH, R. and SOMERVILLE, P. 2011. Theorising illegal rural enterprise: is everyone at it? International journal of rural criminology [online], 1(1), pages 40-62. Available: https://kb.osu.edu/bitstream/handle/1811/51127/IJRC_mcelwee_vol1-issue1_pp40-62.pdf

Illegal entrepreneurship in the rural is under researched and scrutinised, yet it occupies a distinctive space in entrepreneurship practice in terms of how it is construed and how it is enacted. This is a theoretical paper which provides a conceptual... Read More about Theorising illegal rural enterprise: is everyone at it?.

Innovation by design: a programme to support SMEs. (2011)
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MALINS, J.P. 2011. Innovation by design: a programme to support SMEs. Swedish design journal, 2011(2), pages 25-31.

Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs)1 are generally clear on the need for innovation; however they are very often less clear on how innovation can be achieved. One possible reason for this may be because of a lack of a culture supportive of innov... Read More about Innovation by design: a programme to support SMEs..

Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration. (2011)
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ZAMAN, Q.M.M. 2011. Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration. Open house international, 36(2), pages 45-58.

At a time, when there are world-wide calls for sustainable building design and construction focusing on building adaptation and remodeling rather than demolition and replacement, a local system of remodeling and functional adaptation has been applied... Read More about Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration..

Remediation of oily wastewater from an interceptor tank using a novel photocatalytic drum reactor. (2011)
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SALU, O.A., ADAMS, M., ROBERTSON, P.K.J., WONG, L.S. and MCCULLAGH, C. 2011. Remediation of oily wastewater from an interceptor tank using a novel photocatalytic drum reactor. Desalination and water treatment [online], 26(1-3), pages 87-91. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2011.2114

A novel photocatalytic reactor has been developed to remediate oily wastewaters. In the first instance degradation rates of model organic compounds, methylene blue (MB) and 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) were determined. The experimental set-up investigated a... Read More about Remediation of oily wastewater from an interceptor tank using a novel photocatalytic drum reactor..

Machine learning for improved pathological staging of prostate cancer: a performance comparison on a range of classifiers. (2011)
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REGNIER-COUDERT, O., MCCALL, J., LOTHIAN, R., LAM, T., MCCLINTON, S. and N'DOW, J. 2012. Machine learning for improved pathological staging of prostate cancer: a performance comparison on a range of classifiers. Artificial intelligence in medicine [online], 55(1), pages 25-35. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artmed.2011.11.003

Prediction of prostate cancer pathological stage is an essential step in a patient's pathway. It determines the treatment that will be applied further. In current practice, urologists use the pathological stage predictions provided in Partin tables t... Read More about Machine learning for improved pathological staging of prostate cancer: a performance comparison on a range of classifiers..

Evidence of adaptation for mate choice within women's memory. (2011)
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ALLAN, K., JONES, B.C., DEBRUINE, L.M. and SMITH, D.S. 2012. Evidence of adaptation for mate choice within women's memory. Evolution and human behavior [online], 33(3), pages 193-199. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2011.09.002

Sexually dimorphic characteristics in men may act as cues, advertising long-term health, dominance, and reproductive potential to prospective mates. Evolution has accordingly adapted human cognition so that women perceive sexually dimorphic facial fe... Read More about Evidence of adaptation for mate choice within women's memory..

The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review. (2011)
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ROLLAND, C. and BROOM, I. 2011. The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review. Cholesterol [online], 2011, article ID 306278. Available from: http://doi.org/10.1155/2011/306278

This paper investigates the effects of very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) used in the treatment of obesity on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. Although the studies varied widely in their intervention format, duration, and baseline HDL levels, it wo... Read More about The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review..

Natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites. (2011)
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KALIA, S., AVÉROUS, L., NJUGUNA, J., DUNFRESNE, A. and CHERIAN, B.M. 2011. Natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites. International journal of polymer science [online], 2011: natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites, article 735932. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/735932

This is an editorial article in which the authors discuss natural fibers and nanocomposites and give a brief introduction to the papers in this special issue.

Equal pay legislation and its impact on the gender pay gap. (2011)
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GOW, L. and MIDDLEMISS, S. 2011. Equal pay legislation and its impact on the gender pay gap. International journal of discrimination and the law [online], 11(4), pages 164-186. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1358229112440442

Equal pay legislation has been in existence for over 40 years in the UK and the legal rules dealing with equal pay have been consolidated and amended recently with the implementation of the Equality Act 2010. However, despite this, problems can still... Read More about Equal pay legislation and its impact on the gender pay gap..

Can regulatory focus help explain why we shop differently online? (2011)
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ATOROUGH, P. and DONALDSON, B. 2011. Can regulatory focus help explain why we shop differently online? A proposed model and research agenda. Contemporary management research [online], 7(3), pages 231-242. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7903/cmr.9568

As an important behavioral trait in consumer psychology, regulatory focus (RF) has been proven to describe and predict human behavior in numerous situations as it demonstrates that individuals can be distinguished according to two independent structu... Read More about Can regulatory focus help explain why we shop differently online?.

Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance. (2011)
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SWINTON, P.A., STEWART, A.D., KEOGH, J.W.L., AGOURIS, I. and LLOYD, R. 2011. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 25(11), pages 3163-3174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318212e389

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the deadlift could be effectively incorporated with explosive resistance training (ERT) and to investigate whether the inclusion of chains enhanced the suitability of the deadlift for ERT. Twenty-t... Read More about Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance..

An examination of Canadian information professionals' involvement in the provision of business information synthesis and analysis services. (2011)
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PATTERSON, L. and MARTZOUKOU, K. 2012. An examination of Canadian information professionals' involvement in the provision of business information synthesis and analysis services. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 44(1), pages 47-64. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000611426215

The present study investigated the processes information professionals, working in a business environment, follow to meet business clients information needs and particularly their involvement in information synthesis and analysis practices. A combina... Read More about An examination of Canadian information professionals' involvement in the provision of business information synthesis and analysis services..

Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review (2011)
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KALIA, S., DUFRESNE, A., CHERIAN, B.M., KAITH, B.S., AVÉROUS, L., NJUGUNA, J. and NASSIOPOULOS, E. 2011. Cellulose-based bio- and nanocomposites: a review. International journal of polymer science [online], 2011: natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites, article 837875. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875

Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the... Read More about Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review.

Criminal entrepreneurship, white-collar criminality, and neutralization theory. (2011)
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GOTTSCHALK, P. and SMITH, R. 2011. Criminal entrepreneurship, white-collar criminality, and neutralization theory. Journal of enterprising communities: People and places in the global economy [online], 5(4), pages 300-308. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/17506201111177334

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to apply neutralization theory to white-collar criminals to discuss criminal entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach: The theoretical framework of neutralization techniques is applied to criminal entreprene... Read More about Criminal entrepreneurship, white-collar criminality, and neutralization theory..

Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations. (2011)
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ABDEL-WAHAB, M., MOORE, D. and MCDONALD, S. 2011. Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations. International journal of low-carbon technologies [online], 6(4), pages 318-323. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctr031

Housing associations (HAs) are responsible for building and managing approximately one-third of affordable homes in Scotland. The adoption of low carbon technologies (LCTs) by HAs presents an area that could potentially help towards reducing the carb... Read More about Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations..