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A comparative study of construction cost and commercial management services in the UK and China. (2016)
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PERERA, S., ZHOU, L., UDEAJA, C., VICTORIA, M. and CHEN, Q. 2016. A comparative study of construction cost and commercial management services in the UK and China. London: RICS.

Cost and commercial management processes and practices in different parts of the world vary significantly. In the UK and the British Commonwealth these practices are mainly market oriented and matured over several centuries. The effects of globalisat... Read More about A comparative study of construction cost and commercial management services in the UK and China..

Black, white and grey: investigating the pathways and interface between police, those in mental health distress and emergency health services. (2016)
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HEYMAN, I. 2016. Black, white and grey: investigating the pathways and interface between police, those in mental health distress and emergency health services. In the Scottish institute for policing research annual report 2015. Dundee: Scottish Institute for Policing Research, School of the Environment, University of Dundee [online], pages 38-39. Available from: http://www.sipr.ac.uk/Plugin/Publications/assets/files/SIPR_Annual_Report_15.pdf

People who experience mental health distress (PWEMHD) often come to the attention of police through direct contact when help seeking or through concern by others in the community. Frequently officers are required to seek safe-keeping advice through m... Read More about Black, white and grey: investigating the pathways and interface between police, those in mental health distress and emergency health services..

The capability and competency requirements of auditors in today's complex global business environment. (2016)
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BARAC, K., GAMMIE, E., HOWIESON, B. and VAN STADEN, M. 2016. The capability and competency requirements of auditors in today's complex global business environment. Edinburgh: ICAS [online]. Available from: https://www.icas.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/239457/The-capability-and-competency-requirements-of-auditors-in-todays-complex-global-business-environment.pdf

In 2013 ICAS and the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) commissioned two international teams of researchers to undertake studies to investigate what mix of attributes, competencies, professional skills and qualities need to be combined in an audit... Read More about The capability and competency requirements of auditors in today's complex global business environment..

The fiscal framework and the delivery of welfare benefits. (2016)
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SPICKER, P. 2016. The fiscal framework and the delivery of welfare benefits. Written submission presented at the 10th Meeting of the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee (Scottish Parliament, session 4), 3 March 2016, Edinburgh, UK. Edinburgh: Scottish Parliament [online], pages 19-23. Available from: http://www.parliament.scot/Papers_20160303_updated_3.3.16.pdf

The author author was approached by the Clerks of the committee to comment on the Scotland Bill and Fiscal Framework, since the publication of the Committee's Interim Report published in May 2015. This is his written submission.

What can the Scottish Parliament do with new social security powers? (2016)
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SPICKER, P. 2016. What can the Scottish Parliament do with new social security powers? Glasgow: Comon Weal [online]. Available from: http://allofusfirst.org/tasks/render/file/?fileID=5F353C60-ECE3-72D9-CAD3D044ACBB03D0

Professor Paul Spicker analyses the planned devolution of social security powers to the Scottish Parliament in the Scotland Bill and argues: The reforms have been represented as giving Scotland 'one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the wo... Read More about What can the Scottish Parliament do with new social security powers?.

Development of risk profiling. (2016)
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BALD, J., MENCHACA, I., BENNET, F. and MASCARENHAS, P. 2016. Development of risk profiling. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RiCORE-D3.3-Risk-Profiling-Final.pdf

This report contributes further to the Survey, Deploy and Monitor policy guidance, acting as a guide for users wishing to apply a risk-based approach at a Member State level. To this end, it undertakes a review and further development of the three ma... Read More about Development of risk profiling..

New benefit powers for Scotland. (2016)
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SPICKER, P. 2016. New benefit powers for Scotland. Poverty Alliance briefing, 23. Glasgow: The Poverty Alliance [online]. Available from: http://www.povertyalliance.org/article/new_welfare_powers

Pending agreement between the Scottish and UK Governments, and the completion of the relevant Parliamentary processes, Scotland is set to gain significant new powers over aspects of the social security system. In order to help Poverty Alliance member... Read More about New benefit powers for Scotland..

Report on potential emerging innovative monitoring approaches, identifying potential reductions in monitoring costs and evaluation of existing long-term datasets. (2015)
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CULLOCH, R., BENNET, F., BALD, J., MENCHACA, I., JESSOPP, M. and SIMAS, T. 2015. Report on potential emerging innovative monitoring approaches, identifying potential reductions in monitoring costs and evaluation of existing long-term datasets. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RiCORE-D4.3-Pre-Consent-Survey-Efficiencies-Final.pdf

This report highlights the potential for using emerging and innovative technologies for pre-consent surveys of key receptor groups at proposed marine renewable energy sites. The report also identifies potential reductions in cost through comparison o... Read More about Report on potential emerging innovative monitoring approaches, identifying potential reductions in monitoring costs and evaluation of existing long-term datasets..

Legal and institutional review of national consenting processes. (2015)
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LE LIÈVRE, C. and O'HAGAN, A.M. 2015. Legal and institutional review of national consenting processes. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RiCORE-D2.2-Legal-Institutional-Review-Final-1.pdf

This report aims to consolidate up-to-date information on the structure of consenting processes in partner countries of the RiCORE project: France, Portugal, Spain, Ireland and the UK.

RiCORE project novel technology selection. (2015)
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MASCARENHAS, P., BALD, J., MENCHACA, I., O'HAGAN, A.M. and SIMAS, T. 2015. RiCORE project novel technology selection. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/D3-2-RiCORE_Novel_Technology_Selection-encrypt.pdf

This report compiles and inventory of technology types (within the tidal, wave and offshore wind categories) that the RiCORE project considers when providing recommendations and guidelines in favour of implementing a risk-based consenting approach fo... Read More about RiCORE project novel technology selection..

Standardised quality assessment criteria and output evaluation plans for all WPs. (2015)
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STEWART, D., MACLURE, K., WIESE, B. and JUNIUS-WALKER, U. 2015. Standardised quality assessment criteria and output evaluation plans for all WPs. Edinburgh: SIMPATHY [online], Deliverable 3.1. Available from: http://www.simpathy.eu/

Objectives: - The objectives relating to this deliverable are: 1) To develop communications channels between WP3 and WP leads. 2) To develop an internal reporting system for WP tasks, activities, progress with milestones and deliverables, and high qu... Read More about Standardised quality assessment criteria and output evaluation plans for all WPs..

Evaluation of Parkinson's 'Care of the elderly' out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff. (2015)
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HENDERSON, L., DUNDAS, F., FORBES, J., HARVEY, A. and NORRIS, S. 2015. Evaluation of Parkinson’s ‘Care of the elderly’ out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff. Aberdeen: Clinical Effectiveness Team, NHS Grampian.

There has been a marked increase in the number of patients presenting with Parkinson symptoms over the past year 2013/2014. Care of the Elderly Parkinson Consultant Clinics are held across Grampian with the frequency varying from twice monthly to eve... Read More about Evaluation of Parkinson's 'Care of the elderly' out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff..

Summary report: evaluation of Parkinson’s ‘Care of the elderly’ out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff. (2015)
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HENDERSON, L., DUNDAS, F., FORBES, J., HARVEY, A. and NORRIS, S. 2015. Summary report: evaluation of Parkinson’s ‘Care of the elderly’ out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff. Aberdeen: Clinical Effectiveness Team, NHS Grampian.

There has been a marked increase in the number of patients presenting with Parkinson symptoms over the past year 2013/2014. Care of the Elderly Parkinson Consultant Clinics are held across Grampian with the frequency varying from twice monthly to eve... Read More about Summary report: evaluation of Parkinson’s ‘Care of the elderly’ out-patient clinics: perspectives from patients, carers and staff..

Bring your own heritage: final project report. (2015)
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TAIT, E., LAING, R., GRINNALL, A., BURNETT, S., ISAACS, J. and SCOTT, J. 2015. Bring your own heritage: final project report. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

Public libraries have traditionally played a role in the acquisition and curation of local studies collections, and cultural heritage is recognised as a core area of activity for libraries aiming to increase patron numbers (Danish Agency for Librarie... Read More about Bring your own heritage: final project report..

Report on the analysis of commonalities and differences in approaches to pre-consent surveys. (2015)
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SIMAS, T., HEINRICHS, J., BALD, J., MENTXACA, I., CULLOCH, R. and BENNET, F. 2015. Report on the analysis of commonalities and differences in approaches to pre-consent surveys. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RICORE-D4.2-Commonalities-and-Differences-Final.pdf

This report identifies commonalities and transferability of pre-consent surveying among renewable energy technology types. This comes as part of the RiCORE project, which aimed to promote the use of offshore renewable energy projects in the EU by str... Read More about Report on the analysis of commonalities and differences in approaches to pre-consent surveys..

Evidence of the effectiveness and patient experience of formalised social support for people with a diagnosis of heart failure: final report to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. (2015)
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DONALDSON, J.H., ROXBURGH, M., WATT, S., POLSON, R., ARMSTRONG, L. and LAUDER, W. 2015. Evidence of the effectiveness and patient experience of formalised social support for people with a diagnosis of heart failure: final report to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Edinburgh: University of Stirling/Edinburgh Napier University [online]. Available from: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/10186

This systematic review was undertaken during December 2014 to June 2015, and was commissioned by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS). The review team comprised of systematic review experts, and experts in heart failure and/or loneliness.

Marine renewable energy licensing and regulatory systems: workshop report. (2015)
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O'HAGAN, A.M., NIXON, C. and MASCARENHAS, P. 2015. Marine renewable energy licensing and regulatory systems: workshop report. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RICORE-Workshop2ReportFinalencrypt.pdf

This report reviews the outcomes of the second workshop organised as part of the RiCORE project, which took place in Paris on 21st May 2015. This workshop explored the regulatory aspects associated with marine renewable energy projects.

Review of the state of the art and future direction of the Survey, Deploy and Monitor policy. (2015)
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BALD, J., MENCHACA, I., BENNET, F., DAVIES, I., SMITH, P., O'HAGAN, A.M., CULLOCH, R., SIMAS, T. and MASCARENHAS, P. 2015. Review of the state of the art and future direction of the Survey, Deploy and Monitor policy. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Deliverable-3.1-17-June-2015.pdf

This report reviews the state of the art of the Survey, Deploy and Monitor Licensing Policy Guidance in order to set the basis for its further development to all relevant technologies in the offshore renewable energy sector, including the adaptation... Read More about Review of the state of the art and future direction of the Survey, Deploy and Monitor policy..

Marine renewables and environmental risks: current practices in pre- and post-consent monitoring: workshop report. (2015)
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SIMAS, T. and HEINRICHS, J. 2015. Marine renewables and environmental risks: current practices in pre- and post-consent monitoring: workshop report. Aberdeen: RiCORE Project [online]. Available from: http://ricore-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/RICORE-Workshop1Report-locked.pdf

This report reviews the outcomes of the first workshop organised as part of the RiCORE project, which took place in Bilbao on 21st April 2015. This workshop focused on analysing pre- and post-consent environmental requirements during the process of c... Read More about Marine renewables and environmental risks: current practices in pre- and post-consent monitoring: workshop report..