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Towards a model of information behaviour of a information provider: a mixed methods study. (2013)
Thesis
DAVIES, R. 2013. Towards a model of information behaviour of a information provider: a mixed methods study. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Not much is not known about the totality of information behaviours of information providers from among the plethora of library and information science literature. This research aims to describe, categorise and devise a representation of information w... Read More about Towards a model of information behaviour of a information provider: a mixed methods study..

Examination of the antibacterial activities of some semi-synthetic chalcone-derivatives alone and in combination with polymyxin B. (2013)
Thesis
MEDU, E.O. 2013. Examination of the antibacterial activities of some semi-synthetic chalcone-derivatives alone and in combination with polymyxin B. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Bacterial resistance is an increasing challenge across the world, which means that there is an urgent need for the rational development of antibacterial compounds that have either novel or multiple mechanisms of action. This study demonstrated that t... Read More about Examination of the antibacterial activities of some semi-synthetic chalcone-derivatives alone and in combination with polymyxin B..

Bayesian network structure learning using characteristic properties of permutation representations with applications to prostate cancer treatment. (2013)
Thesis
REGNIER-COUDERT, O. 2013. Bayesian network structure learning using characteristic properties of permutation representations with applications to prostate cancer treatment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Over the last decades, Bayesian Networks (BNs) have become an increasingly popular technique to model data under presence of uncertainty. BNs are probabilistic models that represent relationships between variables by means of a node structure and a s... Read More about Bayesian network structure learning using characteristic properties of permutation representations with applications to prostate cancer treatment..

Experimental user interface design toolkit for interaction research (IDTR). (2013)
Thesis
GOLOVINE, J.C.R.R. 2013. Experimental user interface design toolkit for interaction research (IDTR). Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research reported and discussed in this thesis represents a novel approach to User Interface evaluation and optimisation through cognitive modelling. This is achieved through the development and testing of a toolkit or platform titled Toolkit for... Read More about Experimental user interface design toolkit for interaction research (IDTR)..

Combined effects of bioavailable organic contaminants in the aquatic environment. (2013)
Thesis
EMELOGU, E.S. 2013. Combined effects of bioavailable organic contaminants in the aquatic environment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

In contrast to conventional spot or bottle water sampling techniques, passive sampling has been shown to be a reliable and efficient method for monitoring the toxicologically-relevant, freely-dissolved (e.g. bioavaialable) concentrations of a wide ra... Read More about Combined effects of bioavailable organic contaminants in the aquatic environment..

Investigation of the production and isolation of bioactive compounds from cyanobacteria. (2013)
Thesis
HAMEED, S. 2013. Investigation of the production and isolation of bioactive compounds from cyanobacteria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Due to heavy nutrient load and adverse climate change the occurrence of toxic cyanobacterial blooms have significantly increased during the last decades. Nodularia spumigena is one of the dominant toxic cyanobacteria which produces massive and inhere... Read More about Investigation of the production and isolation of bioactive compounds from cyanobacteria..

The impact of information, education and communication (IEC) strategies in malaria prevention and control during pregnancy in Africa. (2013)
Thesis
MALOREH-NYAMEKYE, T. 2013. The impact of information, education and communication (IEC) strategies in malaria prevention and control during pregnancy in Africa. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Background: Malaria continues to pose a complex public health problem amongst pregnant women in Africa (Schantz-Dunn & Nour 2009; Antwi 2010), accounting for over 90% of the global malaria burden (WHO 2002; Morel et al. 2005; Schantz-Dunn & Nour 2009... Read More about The impact of information, education and communication (IEC) strategies in malaria prevention and control during pregnancy in Africa..

Freshwater bacterial diversity, functions and stability. (2013)
Thesis
GIARAMIDA, L. 2013. Freshwater bacterial diversity, functions and stability. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Biodiversity is declining worldwide with detrimental effects on ecosystems functions and services that it sustains. The relationship between biodiversity and freshwater purification remains unclear. Freshwater purification is of paramount importance... Read More about Freshwater bacterial diversity, functions and stability..

Library development in the Georgian Republic: problems and progress since the dissolution of the USSR. (2013)
Journal Article
JOHNSON, I.M. 2013. Library development in the Georgian Republic: problems and progress since the dissolution of the USSR. World libraries [online], 20(2). Available from: https://worldlibraries.dom.edu/index.php/worldlib/article/view/516

The paper provides a situation report on the state of libraries and information services, publishing and bookselling in the Republic of Georgia in the South Caucasus. It briefly describes their development, outlines the international development assi... Read More about Library development in the Georgian Republic: problems and progress since the dissolution of the USSR..

Success in law studies: the 10 keys to top grades. (2013)
Book
EZEANI, E.C. 2013. Success in law studies: the 10 keys to top grades. Dundee: Dundee University Press.

Although we have mentioned critical analysis previously, its importance demands that we elaborate a little more on this very essential aspect of a good law paper for emphasis, since it will help to gain good grades in your assessments. The file accom... Read More about Success in law studies: the 10 keys to top grades..

Modeling multiphase solid transport velocity in long subsea tiebacks: numerical and experimental methods. (2013)
Thesis
BELLO, K.O. 2013. Modeling multiphase solid transport velocity in long subsea tiebacks: numerical and experimental methods. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Transportation of unprocessed multiphase reservoir fluids from deep/ultra-deep offshore through a long subsea tieback/pipeline is inevitable. This form of transportation is complex and requires accurate knowledge of critical transport velocity, flow... Read More about Modeling multiphase solid transport velocity in long subsea tiebacks: numerical and experimental methods..

Cooperación internacional para el desarrollo desde la teoría de autocuidado de D. Orem. (2013)
Journal Article
VELO HIGUERAS, M., FAJARDO GALVÁN, D., CRUCES GONZÁLEZ, M., SÁNCHEZ MERINO, B. and SANTOS MUÑIZ, A. 2013. Cooperación internacional para el desarrollo desde la teoría de autocuidado de D. Orem. Revista ROL de enfermería [online], 36(5), pages 48-51. Available from: https://e-rol.es/producto/mayo-2013/

The aim of this article is to analyze the performance of Spanish co-operation from the perspective of Orem self-care theory, working from the hypothesis that international co-operation programmes function as total compensation systems. This was a des... Read More about Cooperación internacional para el desarrollo desde la teoría de autocuidado de D. Orem..

The next challenge for world wide robotized tele-echography experiment (WORTEX 2012): from engineering success to healthcare delivery. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
VIEYRES, P., NOVALES, C., RIVAS, R., VILCAHUAMAN, L. SANDOVAL, J., CLARK, T., DESTIGTER, K., JOSSERAND, L., MORRISON, Z., ROBERTSON, A., AVGOUSTI, S., MORETTE, N., VOSKARIDES, S., FONTE, A., KASPARIS, T. and LEFEBVRE, E. 2013. The next challenge for world wide robotized tele-echography experiment (WORTEX 2012): from engineering success to healthcare delivery. In Proceedings of the 2013 Peruvian biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology and medical physics congress (TUMI II 2013), co-located with 24th annual meeting of the Coral 2013, 29-31 May 2013, Lima, Peru. Lima: PUCP [online], pages 205-210. Available from: http://www.congreso.pucp.edu.pe/tumi/docs/papers_revision.pdf

Access to good quality healthcare remains difficult for many patients whether they live in developed or developing countries. In developed countries, specialist medical expertise is concentrated in major hospitals in urban settings both to improve cl... Read More about The next challenge for world wide robotized tele-echography experiment (WORTEX 2012): from engineering success to healthcare delivery..

Numerical investigation of the effect of bed height and coefficient of restitution on the minimum fluidization velocity of a cylindrical fluidized bed. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
KARNIK, A., RANGARAJAN, A. and TANDON, A. 2013. Numerical investigation of the effect of bed height and coefficient of restitution on the minimum fluidization velocity of a cylindrical fluidized bed. Presented at the 8th International conference on multiphase flow (ICMF 2013), 26-31 May 2013, Jeju, Korea.

Numerical simulation for 4 different ratios of initial bed heights (H) to base diameter (D), were performed; viz. 0.5, 1, 2 and 3. Glass beads of density 2600kg/m3 and with an average diameter of 550μm were used for all the simulations. Simulations w... Read More about Numerical investigation of the effect of bed height and coefficient of restitution on the minimum fluidization velocity of a cylindrical fluidized bed..

Bravehearts or tim'rous beasties? (2013)
Conference Proceeding
BAXTER, G. and MARCELLA, R. 2013. Bravehearts or tim'rous beasties? A decade of research into online election campaigns in Scotland. In Parycek, P. and Edelmann, N. (eds). Proceedings of the 2013 International conference for e-democracy and open government (CeDEM13), 22-24 May 2013, Krems, Austria. 2nd ed. Krems: Edition Donau-Universität [online], pages 75-87. Available from: http://www.donau-uni.ac.at/imperia/md/content/department/gpa/zeg/bilder/cedem/cedem13_2nd_ed_final_version.pdf

Over the last ten years, the authors have conducted a series of investigations into the use of the Internet by political parties and individual candidates during parliamentary at the Scottish political arena. This paper provides an overview of the re... Read More about Bravehearts or tim'rous beasties?.

Decision making criteria in adopting renewable energies in the built environment. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
BENNADJI, A. and HERRERA, D. 2013. Decision making criteria in adopting renewable energies in the built environment. Presented at the 2013 All-Energy exhibition and conference (All Energy 2013), 22-23 May 2013, Aberdeen, UK.

The best system for a particular property is strongly linked to the occupiers. User’s energy needs vary depending on type and size of building they occupy. A deeper analysis of the heating and electricity demand should include detailed assessment of... Read More about Decision making criteria in adopting renewable energies in the built environment..

Energy efficient homes: implementation of renewable energies in retrofitted buildings. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
HERRERA, D. and BENNADJI, A. 2013. Energy efficient homes: implementation of renewable energies in retrofitted buildings. Presented at the 2013 All-Energy exhibition and conference (All-Energy 2013), 22-23 May 2013, Aberdeen, UK.

According to the Climate change (Scotland) Act 2009, by 2020 total carbon emission should be reduced 42% respect 1990 levels (and 80% lower than the baseline by 2050). In this context, it is important to highlight that buildings are responsible of 45... Read More about Energy efficient homes: implementation of renewable energies in retrofitted buildings..

Three salts from the reactions of cysteamine and cystamine with L-(+)-tartaric acid. (2013)
Journal Article
BENYLLES, A., CAIRNS, D., COX, P.J. and KAY, G. 2013. Three salts from the reactions of cysteamine and cystamine with L-(+)-tartaric acid. Acta crystallographica section C: crystal structure communications [online], 69(6), pages 658-664. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1107/S0108270113012377

Reaction between cysteamine (systematic name: 2-aminoethanethiol, C 2H7NS) and l-(+)-tartaric acid [systematic name: (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, C4H6O6] results in a mixture of cysteamine tartrate(1-) monohydrate, C2H 8NS+·C4H5O6-·H2O, (I)... Read More about Three salts from the reactions of cysteamine and cystamine with L-(+)-tartaric acid..

A technical evaluation of wind-hydrogen (WH) demonstration projects in Europe. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
VALVERDE, L., ALI, D., ABDEL-WAHAB, M., GUERRA, J. and HOGG, D.F. 2013. A technical evaluation of wind-hydrogen (WH) demonstration projects in Europe. In Proceedings of 4th international conference on Power engineering, energy and electrical drives 2013 (POWERENG 2013), 13-17 May 2013, Istanbul, Turkey. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1098-1104. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/powereng.2013.6635764

Investment in Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is at the center of energy policy in Europe. A key shortcoming of renewable energy is the issue of intermittency which can pose a risk to the security of energy supply. Energy storage thus becomes essentia... Read More about A technical evaluation of wind-hydrogen (WH) demonstration projects in Europe..

A randomized trial of balloon kyphoplasty and nonsurgical management for treating acute vertebral compression fractures: vertebral body kyphosis correction and surgical parameters. (2013)
Journal Article
VAN MEIRHAEGHE, J., BASTIAN, L., BOONEN, S., RANSTAM, J., TILLMAN, J.B. and WARDLAW, D. 2013. A randomized trial of balloon kyphoplasty and nonsurgical management for treating acute vertebral compression fractures: vertebral body kyphosis correction and surgical parameters. Spine [online], 38(12), pages 971-983. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828e8e22

Objective. To compare the efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) with nonsurgical management (NSM) during 24 months in patients with painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Summary of Background Data. Recently, several large randomi... Read More about A randomized trial of balloon kyphoplasty and nonsurgical management for treating acute vertebral compression fractures: vertebral body kyphosis correction and surgical parameters..