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Fermentation of resistant starch: implications for colonic health in the monogastric animal. (1999)
Thesis
REID, C.-A. 1999. Fermentation of resistant starch: implications for colonic health in the monogastric animal. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Retrograded starches are commonly found in foods due to the production and/or processing conditions they have received prior to consumption. These resistant starches escape digestion in the small intestine and are fermented in the colon by the microf... Read More about Fermentation of resistant starch: implications for colonic health in the monogastric animal..

Factors influencing salt-induced weathering of building sandstone. (1999)
Thesis
POMBO FERNANDEZ, S. 1999. Factors influencing salt-induced weathering of building sandstone. Robert Gordon University [online], PhD thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

The role of chemical cleaning in causing salt-induced weathering of building sandstone was investigated by looking at the changes in a series of weathering indicators selected. These were mainly, porosity and pore size distribution changes, chemical... Read More about Factors influencing salt-induced weathering of building sandstone..

The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship. (1999)
Journal Article
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1999. The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship. Journal of documentation [online], 55(2), pages 159-183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007142

This paper reports the results of a survey of information needs and information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the UK population. The project was funded by the BLR&IC and comprised a survey by questionnaire covering all regions of the Unit... Read More about The information needs and the information seeking behaviour of a national sample of the population in the United Kingdom, with special reference to needs related to citizenship..

The development of a national heritage policy for libraries and book collections of country houses. (1999)
Thesis
REID, P.H. 1999. The development of a national heritage policy for libraries and book collections of country houses. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This work examines the country house libraries of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Hitherto this is an area largely overlooked both in terms of librarianship and social history. The first part of the thesis examines the historical development of b... Read More about The development of a national heritage policy for libraries and book collections of country houses..

Stone cleaning: a value assessment. (1999)
Thesis
LAING, R.A. 1999. Stone cleaning: a value assessment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Buildings are an important record of a country's history and cultural heritage, and make an important contribution to modern cultural identity. Any intervention which changes their appearance, or the manner in which they contribute towards the living... Read More about Stone cleaning: a value assessment..

Cytochrome P450 CYP3A in human renal cell cancer. (1999)
Journal Article
MURRAY, G.I., MCFADYEN, M.C.E., MITCHELL, R.T., CHEUNG, Y.-L., KERR, A.C. and MELVIN, W.T. 1999. Cytochrome P450 CYP3A in human renal cell cancer. British journal of cancer [online], 79(11-12), pages 1836-1842. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6690292

Renal cell cancer is the main malignant tumour of the kidney and has an increasing incidence. This type of tumour has a poor prognosis and shows intrinsic resistance to several anti-cancer drugs. The CYP3A P450 family, which consists of three closely... Read More about Cytochrome P450 CYP3A in human renal cell cancer..

Managing experts and competing through innovation: an activity theoretical analysis. (1999)
Journal Article
BLACKLER, F., CRUMP, N. and MCDONALD, S. 1999. Managing experts and competing through innovation: an activity theoretical analysis. Organization, 6(1), pages 5-31. Available: https://doi.org/10.1177/135050849961001

An activity theoretical analysis is presented of an organisation that is operating in a rapidly changing sector and whose competitiveness depends upon the design skills of its engineers, a number of whom are world experts in their fields. The Company... Read More about Managing experts and competing through innovation: an activity theoretical analysis..

Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau. (1998)
Journal Article
BEER, S.F., MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1998. Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 30(4), pages 223-240. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/096100069803000403

Reports results of a study of the rural information needs in the Shetland Islands areas aimed at gaining a greater understanding of the operation of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau (SICAB). The objectives were: to analyse the operation of... Read More about Rural citizens' information needs: a survey undertaken on behalf of the Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau..

The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession. (1998)
Thesis
GAMMIE, E.B.A. 1998. The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The aim of this thesis was to critically evaluate whether biodata could be used as a valid tool in the pre-selection process of trainee chartered accountants. Biographical details of recently qualified accountants who trained within the whole spectru... Read More about The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession..

Natural landscape scenic preference: techniques for evaluation and simulation. (1998)
Thesis
WHERRETT, J.R. 1998. Natural landscape scenic preference: techniques for evaluation and simulation. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The aesthetic beauty of a landscape is a very subjective issue: every person has their own opinions and their own idea of what beauty is. However, all people have a common evolutionary history, and, according to the Biophilia hypothesis, a genetic pr... Read More about Natural landscape scenic preference: techniques for evaluation and simulation..

An application of genetic algorithms to chemotherapy treatment. (1998)
Thesis
PETROVSKI, A. 1998. An application of genetic algorithms to chemotherapy treatment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The present work investigates methods for optimising cancer chemotherapy within the bounds of clinical acceptability and making this optimisation easily accessible to oncologists. Clinical oncologists wish to be able to improve existing treatment reg... Read More about An application of genetic algorithms to chemotherapy treatment..

Re:presenting making: the integration of new technology into ceramic designer-maker practice. (1998)
Thesis
BUNNELL, K. 1998. Re:presenting making: the integration of new technology into ceramic designer-maker practice. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The aim of the research is to integrate computer technologies and environmentally - sensitive materials and processes into the practice of the ceramic designer-maker, in order to assess the impact of new technologies on practice. A critical contextua... Read More about Re:presenting making: the integration of new technology into ceramic designer-maker practice..

The politics of alterity and exclusion in the European Union. (1998)
Book Chapter
LYONS, C. 1998. The politics of alterity and exclusion in the European Union. In Fitzpatrick, P. and Bergeron J.H. (eds.) Europe's other: European law between modernity and postmodernity. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing [online], chapter 8, pages 157-176. Available from: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429444265-9

The notion of the human face of Europe merits evocation after almost 50 years of planned integration. What face does Europe now present or represent? A selective and inaccurate representation of the integrated European might be a white, prosperous an... Read More about The politics of alterity and exclusion in the European Union..

Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 in breast cancer. (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MURRAY, G.I., BUCHAN, S., MCFADYEN, M.C.E., MILLER, I.D., PAYNE, S. and MELVIN, W.T. 1998. Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 in breast cancer. Presented at the 1998 Joint special conference of the British Association for Cancer Research and the Royal Society of Medicine (Oncology Section), 7-8 December 1998, London, UK.

This poster gives an overview of recent research into cytochrome P450 CYP1B1, which has previously been shown to present increased expression in several types of human cancer. This study specifically used immunohistochemistry to investigate the expre... Read More about Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 in breast cancer..

Development and characterization of biodegradable microspheres containing selected antimycobacterials. (1998)
Thesis
BAIN, D.F. 1998. Development and characterization of biodegradable microspheres containing selected antimycobacterials. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Prolonged therapy required to effectively treat mycobacterial infection frequently results in severe dose-limiting side-effects and drug resistance due to patient non-compliance with protracted dosage regimens. Biodegradable poly-a-hydroxy acid micro... Read More about Development and characterization of biodegradable microspheres containing selected antimycobacterials..

Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995. (1998)
Thesis
GOURLAY, D. 1998. Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis analyses the reasons why the system of industrial relations on the United Kingdom continental shelf is very different from that which prevails both onshore and on the Norwegian continental shelf, where the same technology is used to produ... Read More about Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995..

Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector. (1998)
Thesis
MACLEOD, C. 1998. Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694952

This thesis presents an empirical analysis of the implementation of environmental policy in Scotland as undertaken through the use of specific regulatory and distributive policy instruments. In particular, it examines the implementation of regulatory... Read More about Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector..

An evaluation of the use and efficacy of analgesics in the management of chronic pain in the community. (1998)
Thesis
READ, R.W. 1998. An evaluation of the use and efficacy of analgesics in the management of chronic pain in the community. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The main aims of this research were to evaluate the use and efficacy of analgesics in the management of chronic pain in the community and to investigate the role of the pharmacist in optimising health outcomes relating to chronic pain by assessing th... Read More about An evaluation of the use and efficacy of analgesics in the management of chronic pain in the community..

The role of image in the promotion of a region as a visitor destination. (1998)
Thesis
FINLAY, G.C. 1998. The role of image in the promotion of a region as a visitor destination. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694935

This research examines the role of image in the promotion of a geographical region as a visitor destination. The inter-relationship between tourism and image was focused upon from both the potential visitor's perspective and the viewpoint of the prom... Read More about The role of image in the promotion of a region as a visitor destination..

The citizenship information needs of the UK public: the quest for representativeness in methodological approach. (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 1998. The citizenship information needs of the UK public: the quest for representativeness in methodological approach. In Wilson, T.D. and Allen, D.K. (eds.) Exploring the contexts of information behaviour: proceedings of the 2nd International conference on research in information needs, seeking and use in different contexts (ISIC 1998), 13-15 August 1998, Sheffield, UK. London: Taylor Graham, pages 304-320. Available from: http://www.informationr.net/isic/ISIC1998/98_Marcella.pdf

The aims of the Citizenship Information project were to measure demand for citizenship information and establish the nature of information need exhibited by users. The objectives of the project were to: 1.define and describe citizenship information 2... Read More about The citizenship information needs of the UK public: the quest for representativeness in methodological approach..