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A creativity support system based on causal mapping. (2016)
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OLIVEIRA, F.S. 2018. A creativity support system based on causal mapping. Journal of computer information systems [online], 58(2), pages 99-109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2016.1202089

Theory development is a very complex process that requires creativity and highly specialized analytical skills. This article presents a new algorithm, based on causal mapping, for assisting in the creation of qualitative theories. This algorithm is a... Read More about A creativity support system based on causal mapping..

A framework for understanding the evolution of relationship quality and the customer relationship development process. (2016)
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ATOROUGH, P. and SALEM, H. 2016. A framework for understanding the evolution of relationship quality and the customer relationship development process. Journal of financial services marketing [online], 21(4), pages 267-283. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41264-016-0008-z

This paper attempts to develop and empirically test a conceptual model of relationship quality (RQ) in the financial sector from the perspective of the individual consumer (B2C). Based on a review of RQ research, the paper proposes a model of RQ from... Read More about A framework for understanding the evolution of relationship quality and the customer relationship development process..

A new mathematical modelling using Homotopyperturbation method to solve nonlinear equations in enzymatic glucose fuel cells. (2016)
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SARANYA, J., RAJENDRAN, L., WANG, L. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2016. A new mathematical modelling using Homotopyperturbation method to solve nonlinear equations in enzymatic glucose fuel cells. Chemical physics letters [online], 662, pages 317-326. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2016.09.056

For the first time a mathematical modelling of the enzymatic glucose membraneless fuel cell with direct electron transfer has been reported. The niche of this mathematical modelling is the description of the new Homotopy perturbation method to solve... Read More about A new mathematical modelling using Homotopyperturbation method to solve nonlinear equations in enzymatic glucose fuel cells..

The significance of personal learning environments (PLEs) in nursing education: extending current conceptualizations. (2016)
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PATTERSON, C., STEPHENS, M. CHANG, V., PRICE, A.M., WORK, F., SNELGROVE-CLARKE, E. and HARADA, T. 2016. The significance of personal learning environments (PLEs) in nursing education: extending current conceptualizations. Nurse education today [online], 48, pages 99-105. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.09.010

Background - Personal learning environments (PLE) have been shown to be a critical part of how students negotiate and manage their own learning. Understandings of PLEs appear to be constrained by narrow definitions that focus primarily on technologic... Read More about The significance of personal learning environments (PLEs) in nursing education: extending current conceptualizations..

Parent-child connectedness and communication in relation to alcohol, tobacco and drug use in adolescence: an integrative review of the literature. (2016)
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CARVER, H., ELLIOTT, L., KENNEDY, C. and HANLEY, J. 2017. Parent-child connectedness and communication in relation to alcohol, tobacco and drug use in adolescence: an integrative review of the literature. Drugs: education, prevention and policy [online], 24(2), pages 119-133. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2016.1221060.

Previous reviews have highlighted parent-child connectedness and communication as important protective factors against adolescent substance use. However, these reviews focus on single substances such as alcohol. An integrative review of the literatur... Read More about Parent-child connectedness and communication in relation to alcohol, tobacco and drug use in adolescence: an integrative review of the literature..

Broadband and the creative industries in rural Scotland. (2016)
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TOWNSEND, L., WALLACE, C., FAIRHURST, G. and ANDERSON, A. 2016. Broadband and the creative industries in rural Scotland. Journal of rural studies [online], 54, pages 451-458. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.09.001

The creative industries potentially contribute much to the social and economic viability of rural regions. This paper explores the role that broadband connectivity plays in the development of professional and creative practices. In particular, we exp... Read More about Broadband and the creative industries in rural Scotland..

Novel bisnaphthalimidopropyl (BNIPs) derivatives as anticancer compounds targeting DNA in human breast cancer cells. (2016)
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KOPSIDA, M., BARRON, G.A. BERMANO, G., KONG THOO LIN, P. and GOUA, M. 2016. Novel bisnaphthalimidopropyl (BNIPs) derivatives as anticancer compounds targeting DNA in human breast cancer cells. Organic and biomolecular chemistry [online], 14(41), pages 9780-9789. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/C6OB01850E

Bisnaphthalimidopropyl (BNIP) derivatives are a family of compounds that exert anti-cancer activities in vitro and, according to previous studies, variations in the linker sequence have increased their DNA binding and cytotoxic activities. By modifyi... Read More about Novel bisnaphthalimidopropyl (BNIPs) derivatives as anticancer compounds targeting DNA in human breast cancer cells..

Obtaining the consensus of multiple correspondences between graphs through online learning. (2016)
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MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F. and SERRATOSA, F. 2017. Obtaining the consensus of multiple correspondences between graphs through online learning. Pattern recognition letters [online], 87, pages 79-86. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patrec.2016.09.003

In structural pattern recognition, it is usual to compare a pair of objects through the generation of a correspondence between the elements of each of their local parts. To do so, one of the most natural ways to represent these objects is through att... Read More about Obtaining the consensus of multiple correspondences between graphs through online learning..

Explaining stock returns in Nepal: application of single and multi-factor models. (2016)
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KARKI, D. and GHIMIRE, B. 2016. Explaining stock returns in Nepal: application of single and multi-factor models. Journal of finance and investment analysis [online], 5(3), pages 59-77. Available from: https://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=69&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1911

This paper investigates the relevance of CAPM single factor and Fama-French three factor (Fama-French) models to explain the return for cross sectional portfolios in the context of Nepalese stock market. We use stock market data and treasury bill rat... Read More about Explaining stock returns in Nepal: application of single and multi-factor models..

Call the student midwife: experiencing home birth. (2016)
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LAWRIE, A. and RENNIE, A.M. 2016. Call the student midwife: experiencing home birth. The practising midwife [online], 19(9). Available from: https://www.all4maternity.com/call-student-midwife-experiencing-home-birth/

Midwives should be competent in caring for women experiencing home birth. Home birth is influenced by exposure during midwifery education. In the UK not all student midwives experience home birth, and this paper discusses the barriers that currently... Read More about Call the student midwife: experiencing home birth..

Thermal upgrading. (2016)
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DIGNAN, M. 2016. Thermal upgrading. Building surveying journal [online], Oct/Nov 2016, pages 10-11. Available from: http://www.rics.org/uk/news/journals/building-surveying-journal/building-surveying-journal-octobernovember-2016/

The author looks at how the non-standard construction characteristics of a Scottish housing association's properties pose challenges for refurbishment.

The governance-performance relationship: evidence from Ghana. (2016)
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OWUSU, A. and WEIR, C. 2016. The governance-performance relationship: evidence from Ghana. Journal of applied accounting research [online], 17(3), pages 285-310. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JAAR-06-2014-0057

Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact corporate governance, measured by a governance index, on the performance of listed firms in a developing economy, Ghana. It also evaluates the effect of the introduction of a code of corp... Read More about The governance-performance relationship: evidence from Ghana..

Arbitrability and public policy: an African perspective. (2016)
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MANTE, J. 2017. Arbitrability and public policy: an African perspective. Arbitration international [online], 33(2), pages 275-294. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/arbint/aiw034

Growth in international trade has led to considerable expansion of the scope of matters capable of settlement by arbitration. In spite of sustained scholarly activity on arbitrability, the question of what is arbitrable remains controversial but rele... Read More about Arbitrability and public policy: an African perspective..

Cardiovascular benefits of lycopene: fantasy or reality? (2016)
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THIES, F., MILLS, L.M., MOIR, S. and MASSON, L.F. 2017. Cardiovascular benefits of lycopene: fantasy or reality? Proceedings of the nutrition society [online], 76(2), pages 122-129. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665116000744

Epidemiological evidence indicates that high consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as CVD and cancer. Such potential benefits are often ascribed to high concentrations of lycopene present in tomat... Read More about Cardiovascular benefits of lycopene: fantasy or reality?.

The importance of specific recycling information in designing a waste management scheme. (2016)
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OKE, A. and KRUIJSEN, J. 2016. The importance of specific recycling information in designing a waste management scheme. Recycling [online], 1(2), pages 271-285. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling1020271

Recycling information can be complex and often confusing which may subsequently reduce the participations in any waste recycling schemes. As a result, this research explored the roles as well as the importance of a holistic approach in designing recy... Read More about The importance of specific recycling information in designing a waste management scheme..

Preparation and analysis of multi-layered hybrid nanostructures. (2016)
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KHOBRAGADE, P.S., HANSORA, D.P., NAIK, J.B., NJUGUNA, J. and MISHRA, S. 2016. Preparation and analysis of multi-layered hybrid nanostructures. Applied clay science [online], 132-133, pages 668-674. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2016.08.022

In this study, we report a simple and efficient (bath ultrasonication) method for the preparation of multi-functional layered hybrid nanostructures using graphene oxide (GO) and modified Mg-Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) [LDH@GO]. The functional... Read More about Preparation and analysis of multi-layered hybrid nanostructures..

Digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff: a systematic review. (2016)
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MACLURE, K. and STEWART, D. 2016. Digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff: a systematic review. Journal of innovation in health informatics [online], 23(3), pages 560-571. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14236/jhi.v23i3.840

Objective: To explore the digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff including pharmacists, graduate (pre-registration) pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensing assistants and medicine counter assistants. Methods: A systematic review... Read More about Digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff: a systematic review..

Quantifying behavioural determinants relating to health professional reporting of medication errors: a cross-sectional survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework. (2016)
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ALQUBAISI, M., TONNA, A., STRATH, A. and STEWART, D. 2016. Quantifying behavioural determinants relating to health professional reporting of medication errors: a cross-sectional survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework. European journal of clinical pharmacology [online], 72(11), pages 1401-1411. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-016-2124-z

The aims of this study were to quantify the behavioural determinants of health professional reporting of medication errors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to explore any differences between respondents. The research was undertaken using a cross... Read More about Quantifying behavioural determinants relating to health professional reporting of medication errors: a cross-sectional survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework..

Adaptation to climate change: ASEAN and comparative experiences. (2016)
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MADEBWE, T. 2016. Adaptation to climate change: ASEAN and comparative experiences. Hong Kong law journal, 46(2), page 749.

This is a book review of "Adaptation to climate change: ASEAN and comparative experiences", edited by Kheng-Lian Koh, Ilan Kelman, Robert Kibugi and Rose-Liza Eisma Osorio. The book is available for purchase from the publisher's website: https://doi.... Read More about Adaptation to climate change: ASEAN and comparative experiences..

The migrant crisis and refugee law in Scotland. (2016)
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ARNELL, P. and LEWIS, O. 2016. The migrant crisis and refugee law in Scotland. SCOLAG legal journal, 466, page 152-155.

In October 2015 the world's media carried an image of a dead young boy lying face down on a beach in Greece. He had died in an effort to come to Europe.1 The photograph sparked international outcry. Amongst the political responses to the development... Read More about The migrant crisis and refugee law in Scotland..