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Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience (2012)
Journal Article
Vezyridis, P., Timmons, S., & Wharrad, H. J. (2012). Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 30(10), 540–546. https://doi.org/10.1097/NXN.0b013e3182573b04

This article explores the reactions of nurses toward the implementation of an emergency department information system. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 nurses, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results suggest that d... Read More about Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience.

Classroom assessment techniques: an assessment and student evaluation method (2012)
Journal Article
Walker, D. (2012). Classroom assessment techniques: an assessment and student evaluation method. Creative Education, 3(6A), https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2012.326136

Some of the challenges that face Higher Education are how to ensure that assessment is meaningful and that feedback is prompt in order to promote learning. Another issue is how to provide lecturers with feedback regarding their efficacy, in a timely... Read More about Classroom assessment techniques: an assessment and student evaluation method.

The island–mainland species turnover relationship (2012)
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Stuart, Y. E., Losos, J. B., & Algar, A. C. (2012). The island–mainland species turnover relationship. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 279(1744), https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.0816

Many oceanic islands are notable for their high endemism, suggesting that islands may promote unique assembly processes. However, mainland assemblages sometimes harbour comparable levels of endemism, suggesting that island biotas may not be as unique... Read More about The island–mainland species turnover relationship.

Calpain-2 expression is associated with response to platinum based chemotherapy, progression-free and overall survival in ovarian cancer (2012)
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Storr, S. J., Safuan, S., Woolston, C. M., Abdel-Fatah, T., Deen, S., Chan, S. Y., & Martin, S. G. (2012). Calpain-2 expression is associated with response to platinum based chemotherapy, progression-free and overall survival in ovarian cancer. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 16(10), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1582-4934.2012.01559.x

Ovarian cancer is routinely treated with surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy. Resistance is a major obstacle in the efficacy of this chemotherapy
regimen and the ability to identify those patients at risk of developing resistance is of considera... Read More about Calpain-2 expression is associated with response to platinum based chemotherapy, progression-free and overall survival in ovarian cancer.

Keeping an open mind: highlights and controversies of the breast cancer stem cell theory (2012)
Journal Article
Shah, M., & Allegrucci, C. (2012). Keeping an open mind: highlights and controversies of the breast cancer stem cell theory. Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy, 2012(4), https://doi.org/10.2147/BCTT.S26434

The discovery that breast cancers contain stem-like cells has fuelled exciting research in the last few years. These cells are referred to as breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) and are thought to be involved in tumor initiation, progression, and metast... Read More about Keeping an open mind: highlights and controversies of the breast cancer stem cell theory.

Bacterial involvement in otitis media with effusion (2012)
Journal Article
Daniel, M., Imtiaz-Umer, S., Fergie, N., Birchall, J., & Bayston, R. (2012). Bacterial involvement in otitis media with effusion. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 76(10), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.06.013

Objective
Otitis media with effusion (OME), a common chronic childhood condition affecting hearing, is thought to be a result of bacterial infection, with biofilms recently implicated. Although bacterial DNA can be detected by polymerase chain react... Read More about Bacterial involvement in otitis media with effusion.

The conceptual framing, design and evaluation of device ecologies for collaborative activities (2012)
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Coughlan, T., Collins, T. D., Adams, A., Rogers, Y., Haya, P. A., & Martin, E. (2012). The conceptual framing, design and evaluation of device ecologies for collaborative activities. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 70(10), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2012.05.008

A variety of computing technologies, in addition to the personal computer, are now commonly used in many settings. As networking infrastructures mature, it is increasingly feasible and affordable to consider closer integration and use of these hetero... Read More about The conceptual framing, design and evaluation of device ecologies for collaborative activities.

Multiscale modelling of auxin transport in the plant-root elongation zone (2012)
Journal Article
Band, L. R., & King, J. R. (2012). Multiscale modelling of auxin transport in the plant-root elongation zone. Journal of Mathematical Biology, 65(4), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00285-011-0472-y

In the root elongation zone of a plant, the hormone auxin moves in a polar manner due to active transport facilitated by spatially distributed influx and efflux carriers present on the cell membranes. To understand how the cell-scale active transport... Read More about Multiscale modelling of auxin transport in the plant-root elongation zone.

Medical device design in context: a model of user–device interaction and consequences (2012)
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Sharples, S., Martin, J. L., Lang, A., Craven, M. P., O'Neil, S., & Barnett, J. (2012). Medical device design in context: a model of user–device interaction and consequences. Displays, 33(4-5), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.displa.2011.12.001

The practice of evaluating interaction with devices is embedded in disciplines such as human-computer interaction and cognitive ergonomics, including concepts such as affordances, error analysis, skill, rule and knowledge based behaviour and decision... Read More about Medical device design in context: a model of user–device interaction and consequences.

Novel approaches to the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis (2012)
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Hurley, M., Cámara, M., & Smyth, A. R. (2012). Novel approaches to the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis. European Respiratory Journal, 40(4), https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00042012

Pseudomonas aeruginosa chronically infects patients with cystic fibrosis and is associated with greater morbidity. There has been limited progress on the clinical development of new antibiotics with novel modes of action. This review addresses some o... Read More about Novel approaches to the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis.

Rank-based model selection for multiple ions quantum tomography (2012)
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Guţă, M., Kypraios, T., & Dryden, I. (2012). Rank-based model selection for multiple ions quantum tomography. New Journal of Physics, 14(105002), https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/14/10/105002

The statistical analysis of measurement data has become a key component of many quantum engineering experiments. As standard full state tomography becomes unfeasible for large dimensional quantum systems, one needs to exploit prior information and th... Read More about Rank-based model selection for multiple ions quantum tomography.

Beyond resistance and nationalism: local history and the case of Afaq Khoja (2012)
Journal Article
Thum, R. (2012). Beyond resistance and nationalism: local history and the case of Afaq Khoja. Central Asian Survey, 31(3), 293-310. https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2012.722366

Kashgar's seventeenth-century ruler-saint, Afaq Khoja, is remarkable for the amount of historical writing he has inspired, both outside and within Chinese Turkestan. His reputation among Uyghur historians is one of the few aspects of local Uyghur his... Read More about Beyond resistance and nationalism: local history and the case of Afaq Khoja.

A randomised trial of primary tamoxifen versus mastectomy plus adjuvant tamoxifen in fit elderly women with invasive breast carcinoma of high oestrogen receptor content: long-term results at 20 years of follow-up (2012)
Journal Article
Johnston, S. J., Kenny, F. S., Syed, B. M., Robertson, J. F. R., Pinder, S. E., Winterbottom, L., …Cheung, K. L. (2012). A randomised trial of primary tamoxifen versus mastectomy plus adjuvant tamoxifen in fit elderly women with invasive breast carcinoma of high oestrogen receptor content: long-term results at 20 years of follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 23(9), 2296-2300. https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdr630

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Long-term analysis of a randomised trial in Nottingham comparing tamoxifen versus surgery as initial treatment demonstrated that in oestrogen receptor (ER)-unselected cases, surgery achieved better local control, with no difference in ove... Read More about A randomised trial of primary tamoxifen versus mastectomy plus adjuvant tamoxifen in fit elderly women with invasive breast carcinoma of high oestrogen receptor content: long-term results at 20 years of follow-up.

A new model and a hyper-heuristic approach for two-dimensional shelf space allocation (2012)
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Bai, R., Van Woensel, T., Kendall, G., & Burke, E. K. (in press). A new model and a hyper-heuristic approach for two-dimensional shelf space allocation. 4OR: A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10288-012-0211-2

In this paper, we propose a two-dimensional shelf space allocation model. The second dimension stems from the height of the shelf. This results in an integer nonlinear programming model with a complex form of objective function. We propose a multiple... Read More about A new model and a hyper-heuristic approach for two-dimensional shelf space allocation.

The challenge of Schmallenberg virus emergence in Europe (2012)
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Tarlinton, R., Daly, J. M., Dunham, S. P., & Kydd, J. M. (2012). The challenge of Schmallenberg virus emergence in Europe. Veterinary Journal, 194(1), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.08.017

The large-scale outbreak of disease across Northern Europe caused by a new orthobunyavirus known as
Schmallenberg virus has caused considerable disruption to lambing and calving. Although advances in
technology and collaboration between veterinary... Read More about The challenge of Schmallenberg virus emergence in Europe.

Cost effectiveness of epidural steroid injections to manage chronic lower back pain (2012)
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Whynes, D. K., McCahon, R. A., Ravenscroft, A., & Hardman, J. (2012). Cost effectiveness of epidural steroid injections to manage chronic lower back pain. BMC Anesthesiology, 12(26), Article 26. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2253-12-26

Background
The efficacy of epidural steroid injections in the management of chronic low back pain is disputed, yet the technique remains popular amongst physicians and patients alike. This study assesses the cost effectiveness of injections administ... Read More about Cost effectiveness of epidural steroid injections to manage chronic lower back pain.

Reliability of quantitative echocardiography in adult sheep and goats (2012)
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Hallowell, G. D., Potter, T. J., & Bowen, I. M. (2012). Reliability of quantitative echocardiography in adult sheep and goats. BMC Veterinary Research, 8(Septem), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-181

Background
Echocardiography is a non-invasive method for assessment of the ovine and caprine heart. Complete reference ranges for cardiac dimensions and time indices for both species are not currently available and reliability of these measurements... Read More about Reliability of quantitative echocardiography in adult sheep and goats.