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Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery. (2018)
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SONG, S., DONG, Z., FERNANDEZ, C., WEN, Z., HU, N. and LU, L. 2019. Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery. Materials letters [online], 236, pages 13-15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2018.10.059

The exploration of solid polymer electrolytes with both superior ionic conductivity and high mechanical stability for sodium-metal batteries still remains dramatical challenges. Herein, we report a composite electrolyte fabricated by sandwiching nano... Read More about Nanoporous ceramic-poly(ethylene oxide) composite electrolyte for sodium metal battery..

Multidisciplinary views towards the clinical pharmacist: a hospital palliative cancer care team perspective in Malta. (2018)
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ATKINS, S.R. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2018. Multidisciplinary views towards the clinical pharmacist: a hospital palliative cancer care team perspective in Malta. Journal of pharmaceutical health services research [online], 9(4), pages 327-333. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jphs.12267

Objectives: To explore the views of the multidisciplinary healthcare team towards the role of the clinical pharmacist within the palliative care unit of an oncology hospital in Malta. At present, in Malta, clinical pharmacists are not routinely invol... Read More about Multidisciplinary views towards the clinical pharmacist: a hospital palliative cancer care team perspective in Malta..

Methodological considerations in clinical outcomes assessment of pharmacy-based minor ailments management: a systematic review. (2018)
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PAUDYAL, V., CUNNINGHAM, S., GIBSON SMITH, K., MACLURE, K., RYAN, C. and CORDINA, M. 2018. Methodological considerations in clinical outcomes assessment of pharmacy-based minor ailments management: a systematic review. PLoS one [online], 13(10), article ID e0205087. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205087

Background: The accessibility of services within community pharmacies provides an ideal opportunity to manage minor ailments, yet over £1.1 billion is spent by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) in managing minor ailments in... Read More about Methodological considerations in clinical outcomes assessment of pharmacy-based minor ailments management: a systematic review..

Health policy and its unintended consequences for midwife-woman partnerships: is normal pregnancy at risk when the BMI measure is used? (2018)
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KNOX, S., CROWTHER, S., MCARA-COUPER, J. and GILKISON, A. 2018. Health policy and its unintended consequences for midwife-woman partnerships: is normal pregnancy at risk when the BMI measure is used? New Zealand College of Midwives journal [online], 54, pages 30-37. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12784/nzcomjnl54.2018.4.30-37

Background: Little attention has been paid to understanding the unintended consequences of health policy for midwife-woman partnerships. The measure of Body Mass Index (BMI) is one such policy example which has become established in contemporary midw... Read More about Health policy and its unintended consequences for midwife-woman partnerships: is normal pregnancy at risk when the BMI measure is used?.

The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service in Scotland. (2018)
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REID, L.E.M., PRETSCH, U., JONES, M.C., LONE, N.I., WEIR, C.J. and MORRISON, Z. 2018. The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service Scotland. PLoS ONE [online], 13(10), article ID e0204010. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204010

Acute medical units (AMUs) receive the majority of acute medical patients presenting to hospital as an emergency in the United Kingdom (UK) and in other international settings. They have emerged as a result of local service innovation in the context... Read More about The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service in Scotland..

Women's experiences of peacebuilding in violence-affected communities in Kenya. (2018)
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MUELLER-HIRTH, N. 2019. Women's experiences of peacebuilding in violence-affected communities in Kenya. Third world quarterly [online], 40(1), pages 163-179. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2018.1509701

Despite the attention to gender and conflict in empirical positivist peace research, and the interest in local agency in recent peacebuilding literature, women's understandings and lived experiences of peacebuilding are not necessarily well accounted... Read More about Women's experiences of peacebuilding in violence-affected communities in Kenya..

Inheritance patterns of coat colouration and horn number in Jacob sheep. (2018)
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ANJOLA, O.A. and MCEWAN, N.R. 2018. Inheritance patterns of coat colouration and horn number in Jacob sheep. Open Agriculture [online], 3(1), pages 363-367. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2018-0040

The allele for black coat colour is dominant relative to the allele for lilac in Jacob sheep and is affected by a single gene locus. The percentage of this colouration, as opposed to white fleece, across the body has a heritability value of 0.255. Th... Read More about Inheritance patterns of coat colouration and horn number in Jacob sheep..

Exploring facilitators and barriers to medication error reporting among healthcare professionals in Qatar using the theoretical domains framework: a mixed-methods approach. (2018)
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STEWART, D., THOMAS, B., MACLURE, K., WILBUR, K., WILBY, K., PALLIVALAPILA, A., DIJKSTRA, A., RYAN, C., EL KASSEM, W., AWAISU, A., MCLAY, J.S., SINGH, R. and AL HAIL, M. 2018. Exploring facilitators and barriers to medication error reporting among healthcare professionals in Qatar using the theoretical domains framework: a mixed-methods approach. PLoS one [online], 13(10), article ID e0204987. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204987

There is a need for theory-informed interventions to optimise medication reporting. This study aimed to quantify and explain behavioural determinants relating to error reporting of healthcare professionals in Qatar, as a basis of developing intervent... Read More about Exploring facilitators and barriers to medication error reporting among healthcare professionals in Qatar using the theoretical domains framework: a mixed-methods approach..

A gaming perspective on mathematics education. (2018)
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YONG, S.-T., GATES, P. and CHAN, A.T.-Y. 2018. A gaming perspective on mathematics education. International journal of information and communication technology education [online], 14(4), pages 85-98. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.2018100106

This article explores how motivation in computer games could be integrated into mathematics education. The scope of the study was confined to four motivation dimensions, namely challenge, control, complexity and collaboration. A phenomenology study w... Read More about A gaming perspective on mathematics education..

Combining heterogeneous classifiers via granular prototypes. (2018)
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NGUYEN, T.T., NGUYEN, M.P., PHAM, X.C., LIEW, A. W.-C. and PEDRYCZ, W. 2018. Combining heterogeneous classifiers via granular prototypes. Applied soft computing [online], 73, pages 795-815. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2018.09.021

In this study, a novel framework to combine multiple classifiers in an ensemble system is introduced. Here we exploit the concept of information granule to construct granular prototypes for each class on the outputs of an ensemble of base classifiers... Read More about Combining heterogeneous classifiers via granular prototypes..

Perspectives of healthcare professionals in Qatar on causes of medication errors: a mixed methods study of safety culture. (2018)
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STEWART, D., THOMAS, B., MACLURE, K., PALLIVALAPILA, A., EL KASSEM, W., AWAISU, A., MCLAY, J.S., WILBUR, K., WILBY, K., RYAN, C., DIJKSTRA, A., SINGH, R. and AL HAIL, M. 2018. Perspectives of healthcare professionals in Qatar on causes of medication errors: a mixed methods study of safety culture. PLoS one [online], 13(9), article ID e0204801. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204801

Background: There is a lack of robust, rigorous mixed methods studies of patient safety culture generally and notably those which incorporate behavioural theories of change. The study aimed to quantify and explain key aspects of patient safety cultur... Read More about Perspectives of healthcare professionals in Qatar on causes of medication errors: a mixed methods study of safety culture..

Complexation of novel thiomers and insulin to protect against in vitro enzymatic degradation: towards oral insulin delivery. (2018)
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IBIE, C.O., KNOTT, R.M. and THOMPSON, C.J. 2019. Complexation of novel thiomers and insulin to protect against in vitro enzymatic degradation: towards oral insulin delivery. Drug development and industrial pharmacy [online], 45(1), pages 67-75. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/03639045.2018.1517776

A significant barrier to oral insulin delivery is its enzymatic degradation in the gut. Nano-sized polymer-insulin polyelectrolyte complexes (PECS) have been developed to protect insulin against enzymatic degradation. Poly(allylamine) (Paa) was trime... Read More about Complexation of novel thiomers and insulin to protect against in vitro enzymatic degradation: towards oral insulin delivery..

Res religiosae and the Roman roots of the crime of violation of sepulchres. (2018)
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BROWN, J. 2018. Res religiosae and the Roman roots of the crime of violation of sepulchres. Edinburgh law review [online], 22(3), pages 347-367. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3366/elr.2018.0503

Violation of sepulchres is a common law crime in Scotland. This crime ensures that interred human corpses are not subject to the ordinary laws of property, but are instead protected under this distinct heading of law. While it now appears settled tha... Read More about Res religiosae and the Roman roots of the crime of violation of sepulchres..

Addressing global ruminant agricultural challenges through understanding the rumen microbiome: past, present and future. (2018)
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HUWS, S.A., CREEVEY, C.J., OYAMA, L.B., MIZRAHI, I., DENMAN, S.E., POPOVA, M., MUÑOZ-TAMAYO, R., FORANO, E., WATERS, S.M., HESS, M., TAPIO, I., SMIDT, H., KRIZSAN, S.J., YÁÑEZ-RUIZ, D.R., BELANCHE, A., GUAN, L., GRUNINGER. R.J., MCALLISTER, T.A., NEWBOLD, C.J., ROEHE. R., DEWHURST, R.J., SNELLING, T.J., WATSON, M., SUEN, G., HART, E.H., KINGSTON-SMITH, A.H., SCOLLAN, N.D., DO PRADO, R.M., PILAU, E.J., MANTOVANI, H.C., ATTWOOD, G.T., EDWARDS, J.E., MCEWAN, N.R., MORRISSON, S., MAYORGA, O.L., ELLIOTT, C. and MORGAVI, D.P. 2018. Addressing global ruminant agricultural challenges through understanding the rumen microbiome: past, present and future. Frontiers in microbiology [online], 9, Article 2161. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.02161

The rumen is a complex ecosystem composed of anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, fungi, methanogenic archaea and phages. These microbes interact closely to breakdown plant material that cannot be digested by humans, whilst providing metabolic energy to the... Read More about Addressing global ruminant agricultural challenges through understanding the rumen microbiome: past, present and future..

A novel PAA derivative with enhanced drug efficacy in pancreatic cancer cell lines. (2018)
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ALSURAIFI, A., KONG THOO LIN, P., CURTIS, A., LAMPROU, D.A. and HOSKINS, C. 2018. A novel PAA derivative with enhanced drug efficacy in pancreatic cancer cell lines. Pharmaceuticals [online], 11(4), article ID 91. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ph11040091

Nanoparticles have been shown to be effective drug carriers in cancer therapy. Pancreatic cancer forms dense tumours which are often resistant to drug molecules. In order to overcome such multidrug resistance, new drug entities, novel delivery system... Read More about A novel PAA derivative with enhanced drug efficacy in pancreatic cancer cell lines..

A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service. (2018)
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OCHEI, L.C., PETROVSKI, A. and BASS, J.M. 2018. A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service. International journal of cloud computing [online], 7(3-4), pages 248-281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCC.2018.095396

Multitenancy allows multiple tenants to access a single instance of a cloud offering. While several approaches exist for implementing multitenancy, little attention has been paid to implementing the required degree of isolation since there are varyin... Read More about A framework for achieving the required degree of multitenancy isolation for deploying components of a cloud-hosted service..

Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim. (2018)
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ASIM, T., MISHRA, R., OLIVEIRA, A. and CHARLTON, M. 2019. Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim. Journal of petroleum science and engineering [online], 172, pages 124-138. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.09.050

Control valves are an integral part of a number of energy systems, such as those used in chemical and nuclear industries. These valves are used to regulate the amount of fluid flow passing through these systems. A key component of a control valve is... Read More about Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim..

Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland. (2018)
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COWIE, J., HOLLAND, P., PIRIE, I. and MILLIGAN, C. 2018. Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland. Journal of health visiting [online], 6(9), pages 440-446. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2018.6.9.440

The aim of this study was to determine trends over time and geographical differences in prescribing for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in infants aged 0–1 year in Scotland. National prescribing data obtai... Read More about Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland..

Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015. (2018)
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ISLAM, M.A., CHAN, A., ASHFOLD, M.J., OOI, C.G. and AZARI, M. 2018. Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015. Atmosphere [online], 9(9), article 352. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos9090352

The Maritime Continent (MC) is positioned between the Asian and Australian summer monsoons zone. The complex topography and shallow seas around it are major challenges for the climate researchers to model and understand it. It is also the centre of t... Read More about Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015..

Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift. (2018)
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AFOLABI, R.O. 2019. Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift. International nano letters [online], 9(1), pages 1-15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40089-018-0248-0

Renewable and non-renewable energy sources remain the two fronts for meeting global emergent energy demand. Renewable energy sources such as crude oil, in meeting energy needs, is a function of new hydrocarbon discoveries and improving the recovery o... Read More about Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift..