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Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide (2013)
Journal Article
Parry, R. H., & Land, V. (2013). Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 13(May), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-13-69

Background

Healthcare delivery is largely accomplished in and through conversations between people, and healthcare quality and effectiveness depend enormously upon the communication practices employed within these conversations. An important body... Read More about Systematically reviewing and synthesizing evidence from conversation analytic and related discursive research to inform healthcare communication practice and policy: an illustrated guide.

hp-Version composite discontinuous Galerkin methods for elliptic problems on complicated domains (2013)
Journal Article
Antonietti, P. F., Giani, S., & Houston, P. (2013). hp-Version composite discontinuous Galerkin methods for elliptic problems on complicated domains. SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, 35(3), Article A1417-A1439. https://doi.org/10.1137/120877246

In this paper we introduce the hp-version discontinuous Galerkin composite finite element method for the discretization of second-order elliptic partial differential equations. This class of methods allows for the approximation of problems posed on c... Read More about hp-Version composite discontinuous Galerkin methods for elliptic problems on complicated domains.

The relationship between yeast cell age, fermenter cone environment, and Petite Mutant Formation in lager fermentations (2013)
Journal Article
Lawrence, S. J., Nicholls, S., Box, W. G., Sbuelz, R., Bealin-Kelly, F., Axcell, B., & Smart, K. A. (2013). The relationship between yeast cell age, fermenter cone environment, and Petite Mutant Formation in lager fermentations. Journal- American Society of Brewing Chemists, 71(2), 90-96. https://doi.org/10.1094/ASBCJ-2013-0405-01

Fermentation performance and final beer product quality can be greatly influenced by the integrity of brewing yeast mtDNA, particularly when petite mutants are formed. The factors that influence the susceptibility of cropped yeast to form petites are... Read More about The relationship between yeast cell age, fermenter cone environment, and Petite Mutant Formation in lager fermentations.

Subdeterminant approach for pseudo-orbit expansions of spectral determinants in quantum maps and quantum graphs (2013)
Journal Article
Waltner, D., Gnutzmann, S., Tanner, G., & Richter, K. (2013). Subdeterminant approach for pseudo-orbit expansions of spectral determinants in quantum maps and quantum graphs. Physical Review E, 87(5), Article 052919. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.052919

We study implications of unitarity for pseudo-orbit expansions of the spectral determinants of quantum maps and quantum graphs. In particular, we advocate to group pseudo-orbits into sub-determinants. We show explicitly that the cancellation of long... Read More about Subdeterminant approach for pseudo-orbit expansions of spectral determinants in quantum maps and quantum graphs.

Is Overshoot Caused by an Efferent Reduction in Cochlear Gain? (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fletcher, M., de Boer, J., & Krumbholz, K. (2013). Is Overshoot Caused by an Efferent Reduction in Cochlear Gain?. In Basic Aspects of Hearing: Physiology and Perception (65-72). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1590-9_8

Under certain conditions, detection of a masked tone is improved by a preceding sound ("precursor"). This phenomenon is referred to as the "temporal effect" or "overshoot". A prevalent model of overshoot, referred to as the "gain reduction model", po... Read More about Is Overshoot Caused by an Efferent Reduction in Cochlear Gain?.

An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Jones, H. F., Adams, C. E., Clifton, A., Simpson, J., Tosh, G., Liddle, P. F., …Furtado, V. (2013). An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 14, Article 158. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-158

Background
Oral health is an important part of general physical health and is essential for self-esteem, self-confidence and overall quality of life. There is a well-established link between mental illness and poor oral health. Oral health problems... Read More about An oral health intervention for people with serious mental illness (Three Shires Early Intervention Dental Trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Lung cancer diagnosed following emergency admission: a mixed methods study protocol to improve understanding of patients’ characteristics, needs, experiences and outcomes (2013)
Journal Article
Wilcock, A., Crosby, V., Freer, S., Freemantle, A., Caswell, G., & Seymour, J. (2013). Lung cancer diagnosed following emergency admission: a mixed methods study protocol to improve understanding of patients’ characteristics, needs, experiences and outcomes. BMC Palliative Care, 12(May), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-684X-12-24

Background
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in England. About 40% of patients with lung cancer are diagnosed following an emergency admission (DFEA) to hospital. DFEA is more common in women, and more likely with increasing age... Read More about Lung cancer diagnosed following emergency admission: a mixed methods study protocol to improve understanding of patients’ characteristics, needs, experiences and outcomes.

The role of the WNT/β-catenin pathway in central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumours (CNS PNETs) (2013)
Journal Article
Rogers, H., Ward, J., Miller, S., Lowe, J., Coyle, B., & Grundy, R. G. (2013). The role of the WNT/β-catenin pathway in central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumours (CNS PNETs). British Journal of Cancer, 108, https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2013.170

Background: Central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumours (CNS PNETs) are embryonal tumours occurring predominantly in children. Current lack of knowledge regarding their underlying biology hinders development of more effective treatments... Read More about The role of the WNT/β-catenin pathway in central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumours (CNS PNETs).

Delivery of definable number of drug or growth factor loaded poly(DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) microparticles within human embryonic stem cell derived aggregates (2013)
Journal Article
Qutachi, O., Shakesheff, K. M., & Buttery, L. D. (2013). Delivery of definable number of drug or growth factor loaded poly(DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) microparticles within human embryonic stem cell derived aggregates. Journal of Controlled Release, 168(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2013.02.029

Embryoid bodies (EBs) generated from embryonic stem cells are used to study processes of differentiation within a three dimensional (3D) cell environment. In many instances however, EBs are dispersed to single cell suspensions with a subsequent monol... Read More about Delivery of definable number of drug or growth factor loaded poly(DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) microparticles within human embryonic stem cell derived aggregates.

Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study (2013)
Journal Article
Greatrex-White, S., & Moxey, H. (in press). Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study. International Wound Journal, 12(3), https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12100

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how well different wound assessment tools meet the needs of nurses in carrying out general wound assessment and whether current tools are fit for purpose. The methodology employed was evaluation research. In... Read More about Wound assessment tools and nurses’ needs: an evaluation study.

Viscoelastic melt rheology and time-temperature superposition of polycarbonate – multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites (2013)
Journal Article
Choong, G. Y., De Focatiis, D. S., & Hassell, D. G. (in press). Viscoelastic melt rheology and time-temperature superposition of polycarbonate – multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites. Rheologica Acta, 52(8), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00397-013-0706-6

This work investigates the linear and non-linear viscoelastic melt rheology of four grades of polycarbonate melt-compounded with 3 wt% Nanocyl NC7000 multi-walled carbon nanotubes and of the matching matrix polymers. Amplitude sweeps reveal an earlie... Read More about Viscoelastic melt rheology and time-temperature superposition of polycarbonate – multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites.

Separation of oil/water emulsions in continuous flow using microwave heating (2013)
Journal Article
Binner, E., Robinson, J. P., Kingman, S., Lester, E., Azzopardi, B. J., Dimitrakis, G., & Briggs, J. (2013). Separation of oil/water emulsions in continuous flow using microwave heating. Energy and Fuels, 27(6), https://doi.org/10.1021/ef400634n

This work studies a continuous flow microwave system to enhance gravity settling of water-in-oil emulsions. Settling times were found to be dependent upon the applied power, flowrate and energy input. Power and energy input are linked to liquid flowr... Read More about Separation of oil/water emulsions in continuous flow using microwave heating.

Caspase-1 is a novel target of p63 in tumor suppression (2013)
Journal Article
Celardo, I., Grespi, F., Antonov, A., Bernassola, F., Garabadgiu, A. V., Melino, G., & Amelio, I. (2013). Caspase-1 is a novel target of p63 in tumor suppression. Cell Death and Disease, 4(5), Article e645. https://doi.org/10.1038/cddis.2013.175

p63 is a p53 family transcription factor, which besides unique roles in epithelial development, shares tumor suppressive activity with its homolog p53. The p63 gene has different transcriptional start sites, which generate two N-terminal isoforms (tr... Read More about Caspase-1 is a novel target of p63 in tumor suppression.

Peptic digestion of beef myofibrils is modified by prior marination (2013)
Journal Article
Patel, N., & Welham, S. J. (2013). Peptic digestion of beef myofibrils is modified by prior marination. Food and Nutrition Research, 57(20294), https://doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v57i0.20294

Background: Preparatory steps such as seasoning, marination, and cooking may induce changes in meat
which affects the ability of the stomach to adequately digest it. This may result in peptide chains reaching the
colon intact where resident bacteri... Read More about Peptic digestion of beef myofibrils is modified by prior marination.

Fundamental characterisation of reclaimed asphalts: the importance of testing homogeneous specimens (2013)
Journal Article
Lo Presti, D., Hassan, N., Airey, G., & Collop, A. (2013). Fundamental characterisation of reclaimed asphalts: the importance of testing homogeneous specimens. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 14(SUPPL.1), 120-131. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2013.774750

This study highlights the importance of defining appropriate specimen manufacturing procedures when assessing the fundamental properties of reclaimed asphalt (RA) mixes for further modelling purposes. Two gyratory compactor procedures were used: the... Read More about Fundamental characterisation of reclaimed asphalts: the importance of testing homogeneous specimens.

Assessing the accuracy of volunteered geographic information arising from multiple contributors to an internet based collaborative project (2013)
Journal Article
Foody, G. M., See, L., Fritz, S., Van der Velde, M., Perger, C., Schill, C., & Boyd, D. (2013). Assessing the accuracy of volunteered geographic information arising from multiple contributors to an internet based collaborative project. Transactions in GIS, 17(6), 847-860. https://doi.org/10.1111/tgis.12033

The recent rise of neogeography and citizen sensing has increased the opportunities for the use of crowdsourcing as a means to acquire data to support geographical research. The value of the resulting volunteered geographic information is, however, o... Read More about Assessing the accuracy of volunteered geographic information arising from multiple contributors to an internet based collaborative project.