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Enhanced and durable electrocatalytic performance of thin layer PtRu bimetallic alloys on Pd-nanocubes for methanol oxidation reactions. (2017)
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YOUSAF, A.B., IMRAN, M., KASAK, P., ZAVAHIR, F.S., ZAIDI, S.J. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2017. Enhanced and durable electrocatalytic performance of thin layer PtRu bimetallic alloys on Pd-nanocubes for methanol oxidation reactions. Catalysis science and technology [online], 7(15), pages 3283-3290. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cy00923b

As a renewable and promising energy devices, direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have attracted a wide range of interest in recent years. The design of electrocatalysts highly influences the performance of DMFCs systems. Herein, PtRu bimetallic alloy... Read More about Enhanced and durable electrocatalytic performance of thin layer PtRu bimetallic alloys on Pd-nanocubes for methanol oxidation reactions..

A qualitative case study of ehealth and digital literacy experiences of pharmacy staff. (2017)
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MACLURE, K. and STEWART, D. 2018. A qualitative case study of ehealth and digital literacy experiences of pharmacy staff. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], 14(6), pages 555-563. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.07.001

Background: eHealth's many forms are benchmarked by the World Health Organization. Scotland is considered an advanced adopter of ehealth. The third global survey on ehealth includes pharmacy-related ehealth indicators. Advances in ehealth place an ob... Read More about A qualitative case study of ehealth and digital literacy experiences of pharmacy staff..

The wheels of justice in extradition. (2017)
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ARNELL, P. 2017. The wheels of justice in extradition. Scots law times [online], 2017(26), pages 143-146. Available from: http://login.westlaw.co.uk

Reports on recent extradition cases, namely: Dean (Zain Taj) v Lord Advocate (SC) on whether the extradition of a UK citizen to Taiwan to serve a custodial sentence would give rise to a breach of his rights under ECHR art.3 due to the perceived risk... Read More about The wheels of justice in extradition..

Outlook: paradoxes, paradigms and pluralism; reflections on the future challenges for police science in Europe. (2017)
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FYFE, N.R. 2017. Outlook: paradoxes, paradigms and pluralism: reflections on the future challenges for police science in Europe. European police science and research bulletin: special conference edition [online], 2: selected contributions from 2006-2012 CEPOL (European Police College) European police research and science conferences, pages 309-316. Available from: https://bulletin.cepol.europa.eu/index.php/bulletin/article/view/234

In this contribution the author explores two challenges for the future development of police science in Europe. The first challenge concerns the need to become ‘smarter’ in terms of making research evidence ‘part of the conversation’ about police pol... Read More about Outlook: paradoxes, paradigms and pluralism; reflections on the future challenges for police science in Europe..

How can the use of 'mutual trust and cooperation' in the NEC 3 suite of contracts help collaboration? (2017)
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CHRISTIE, D. 2017. How can the use of 'mutual trust and cooperation' in the NEC 3 suite of contracts help collaboration? International construction law review [online], 34(2), pages 93-112. Available from: https://www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/view.htm?id=376379

The NEC 3 standard form of construction contract aims to promote collaboration. It hinges on the use of a particular phrase 'mutual trust and understanding' which is largely undefined. Linking that to notions of good faith in contract, this paper exp... Read More about How can the use of 'mutual trust and cooperation' in the NEC 3 suite of contracts help collaboration?.

A continuous improvement framework using IDEF0 for post-contract cost control. (2017)
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OMOTAYO, T. and KULATUNGA, U. 2017. A continuous improvement framework using IDEF0 for post-contract cost control. Journal of construction project management and innovation [online], 7(1), pages 1807-1823. Available from: https://doi.org/10520/EJC-8506b6f28

Advancements in construction project management have necessitated a comprehensive rethink of construction project processes. Gantt charts and critical path analysis have been produced to create a work breakdown structure which can identify challenges... Read More about A continuous improvement framework using IDEF0 for post-contract cost control..

A Gemba Kaizen model based on BPMN for small-and medium-scale construction businesses in Nigeria. (2017)
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OMOTAYO, T. and KULATUNGA, U. 2017. A Gemba Kaizen model based on BPMN for small-and medium-scale construction businesses in Nigeria. Journal of construction project management and innovation [online], 7(1), pages 1760-1778. Available from: https://doi.org/10520/EJC-8503ec7a8

This article presents a demonstration of how gemba kaizen, which is continuous improvement in the workplace, can be implemented using business process modelling and notation (BPMN). The scope of the study is construction businesses in Nigeria. In dev... Read More about A Gemba Kaizen model based on BPMN for small-and medium-scale construction businesses in Nigeria..

A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. (2017)
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AZIZ, N.F.A., RAHMAT, N.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAHMAN, T.K.A., YASIN, Z.M., WAHAB, N.A. and SALIM, N.A. 2017. A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. Journal of telecommunication electronic and computer engineering [online], 9(2-11), pages 171-177. Available from: http://journal.utem.edu.my/index.php/jtec/article/view/2762/1967

Identification of voltage stability weak area in power system plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of voltage collapse. A fast and accurate identification method helps power system operators to apply voltage stability control action o... Read More about A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability..

Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom. (2017)
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ABU-BAKAR, S. H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., FREIER, D., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., MAS'UD, A.A., ABU-BAKAR, S.S., BANI, N.A. and MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N. 2017. Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom. International journal of electrical and computer engineering [online], 7(3), pages 1398-1405. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v7i3.pp1398-1405

This paper discusses the prospect of integrating a novel type of low concentration photovoltaic (LCPV) design known as the rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC) in a building in the United Kingdom. This is done by proposin... Read More about Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom..

Frequency dependence of electroluminescence measurement in LDPE. (2017)
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BANI, N.A., ABDUL-MALEK, Z., MOHD ARIS, S.A., JALIL, S.Z.A., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., MAD KAIDI, H., RAHMAN, S.A.S.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., MAS'UD, A.A., ABU-BAKAR, S.H. and ARDILLA REY, J.A. 2017. Frequency dependence of electroluminescence measurement in LDPE. International journal of electrical and computer engineering [online], 7(3), pages 1406-1413. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v7i3.pp1406-1413

A good insulator for high voltage cable has low dielectric loss, reasonable flexibility and thermo-mechanically stable. However, prolonged application of electrical stresses on the cable will degraded the cable; physically and morphologically. Electr... Read More about Frequency dependence of electroluminescence measurement in LDPE..

South African child and family welfare services: changing times or business as usual? (2017)
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STRYDOM, M., SPOLANDER, G., ENGELBRECHT, L. and MARTIN, L. 2017. South African child and family services: challenging times or business as usual. Social work/Maatskaplike werk [online], 53(2), pages 145-164. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15270/53-2-563

South African welfare policy is influenced by global economic trends and has some indicators of neoliberal policy implementation. This paper discusses the indicators of neoliberalism before exploring the implications for child and family welfare serv... Read More about South African child and family welfare services: changing times or business as usual?.

Dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry: an appraisal of mediation and litigation procedures. (2017)
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MOHAMMED, J.I. 2017. Dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry: an appraisal of mediation and litigation procedures. Journal of private and business law [online], 2(1), pages 115-126.

The Oil and Gas Industry Resolution originally recognised negotiation and concede to the alternative dispute resolution rather, their litigation. The paper analysed appraised the different alternative dispute resolution, formulae including mediation... Read More about Dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry: an appraisal of mediation and litigation procedures..

Authors using social media: layers of identity and the online author community. (2017)
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LAING, A. 2017. Authors using social media: layers of identity and the online author community. Publishing research quarterly [online], 33(3), pages 254-267. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12109-017-9524-5

This article offers an analysis of the impact of professional social-media engagement upon authors. Authors primarily use Facebook, Twitter and there is growing use of Pinterest. Authors use social-media platforms primarily for marketing, publicity a... Read More about Authors using social media: layers of identity and the online author community..

Voters' online information behaviour and response to campaign content during the Scottish referendum on independence. (2017)
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BAXTER, G. and MARCELLA, R. 2017. Voters' online information behaviour and response to campaign content during the Scottish referendum on independence. International journal of information management [online], 37(6), pages 539-546. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2017.05.013

Research into the public's motivations for, and barriers to, the use of referendum campaign sites was carried out in the final weeks before the 2014 vote on Scottish independence. As a qualitative study, drawing on 54 interactive, electronically-assi... Read More about Voters' online information behaviour and response to campaign content during the Scottish referendum on independence..

Assessment of nanoparticles release into the environment during drilling of carbon nanotubes/epoxy and carbon nanofibres/epoxy nanocomposites. (2017)
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STAROST, K., FRIJNS, E., VAN LAER, J., FAISAL, N., EGIZABAL, A., ELIZEXTEA, C., BLAZQUEZ, M., NELISSEN, I. and NJUGUNA, J. 2017. Assessment of nanoparticles release into the environment during drilling of carbon nanotubes/epoxy and carbon nanofibres/epoxy nanocomposites. Journal of hazardous materials [online], 340, pages 57-66. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.06.057

The risk assessment, exposure and understanding of the release of embedded carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) from commercial high performance composites during machining processes is yet to be fully evaluated and quantified. In thi... Read More about Assessment of nanoparticles release into the environment during drilling of carbon nanotubes/epoxy and carbon nanofibres/epoxy nanocomposites..

Sustainability, corporate community engagement and enterprise development: lessons from a case study in Emu-Ebendo Niger-Delta, Nigeria. (2017)
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AJIDE, O.E., STRACHAN, P.A., RUSSELL, A. and JONES, D.R. 2017. Sustainability, corporate community engagement and enterprise development: lessons from a case study in Emu-Ebendo Niger-Delta, Nigeria. Problemy ekorozwoju: problems of sustainable development [online], 12(2), pages 59-67. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/7mdcbry7

Corporate community engagement remains an under researched area in sustainability debates. Presenting a case study, based on in-depth interviews and site visits, of how one indigenous company Energia Ltd has formed a strong partnership or bond with t... Read More about Sustainability, corporate community engagement and enterprise development: lessons from a case study in Emu-Ebendo Niger-Delta, Nigeria..

Revalorisation of rapeseed pomace extracts: an in vitro study into its anti-oxidant and DNA protective properties. (2017)
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POHL, F., GOUA, M., BERMANO, G., RUSSELL, W.R., SCOBBIE, L., MACIEL, P. and KONG THOO LIN, P. 2018. Revalorisation of rapeseed pomace extracts: an in vitro study into its anti-oxidant and DNA protective properties. Food chemistry [online], 239, pages 323-332. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.06.129

Rapeseed pomace (RSP) is a waste product obtained after edible oil production from Brassica napus. Analysis of ubiquitous secondary metabolites in RSP samples (two breeds, harvested in 2012/2014 respectively from North East of Scotland) and their eth... Read More about Revalorisation of rapeseed pomace extracts: an in vitro study into its anti-oxidant and DNA protective properties..

A comparison of car driving, public transport and cycling experiences in three European cities. (2017)
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WOODS, R. and MASTHOFF, J. 2017. A comparison of car driving, public transport and cycling experiences in three European cities. Transportation research, part A: policy and practice [online], 103, pages 211-222. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2017.06.002

Private car use in large cities causes congestion and pollution, and should be reduced. Previous research has shown that private cars are preferred over public transport, but it is not known whether that preference holds in large cities that attenuat... Read More about A comparison of car driving, public transport and cycling experiences in three European cities..

The contradictory condition of 'homelessness' in the life of the transnational professional. (2017)
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WHITEHEAD, G. 2017. The contradictory condition of 'homelessness' in the life of the transnational professional. Culture and organization [online], 23(4), pages 306-324. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14759551.2017.1341517

This paper explores the condition of 'homelessness' as self-represented by a particular category of skilled professionals, who in the pursuit of work have relocated internationally more than once. The argument proposed is that, as a result of their h... Read More about The contradictory condition of 'homelessness' in the life of the transnational professional..

Hospital electronic prescribing system implementation impact on discharge information communication and prescribing errors: a before and after study. (2017)
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MILLS, P., WEIDMANN, A.E. and STEWART, D. 2017. Hospital electronic prescribing system implementation impact on discharge information communication and prescribing errors: a before and after study. European journal of clinical pharmacology [online], 73(10), pages 1279-1286. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-017-2274-7

The study aimed to test the hypothesis that hospital electronic prescribing and medicine administration (HEPMA) system implementation impacted patient discharge letter quality, and the nature and frequency of prescribing errors. A quasi experimental... Read More about Hospital electronic prescribing system implementation impact on discharge information communication and prescribing errors: a before and after study..