Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (1295)

Paradoxical effects of low dose MDMA on latent inhibition in the rat (2013)
Journal Article
Nelson, A. J., Thur, K. E., Marsden, C., & Cassaday, H. J. (2013). Paradoxical effects of low dose MDMA on latent inhibition in the rat. Neuropharmacology, 67(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2012.11.012

The cognitive effects of MDMA ('Ecstasy') are controversial, particularly in the case of acute administration of low doses. Latent inhibition (LI) refers to the reduction in conditioning to a stimulus that has received non-reinforced pre-exposure, an... Read More about Paradoxical effects of low dose MDMA on latent inhibition in the rat.

Surface finishing of intricate metal mould structures by large-area electron beam irradiation (2013)
Journal Article
Murray, J., Kinnell, P., Cannon, A., Bailey, B., & Clare, A. (2013). Surface finishing of intricate metal mould structures by large-area electron beam irradiation. Precision Engineering, 37(2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2012.11.007

The advancement of polymer moulding tools is increasingly focused on imparting not only form but also surface texture for functionality to the surfaces of parts that are created. Furthermore, the increasing demand for inexpensive and higher quality m... Read More about Surface finishing of intricate metal mould structures by large-area electron beam irradiation.

From brand congruence to the ‘virtuous circle’: branding and the commercialization of public service broadcasting (2013)
Journal Article
Johnson, C. (2013). From brand congruence to the ‘virtuous circle’: branding and the commercialization of public service broadcasting. Media, Culture and Society, 35(3), https://doi.org/10.1177/0163443712472088

In debates about the commercialization of public service broadcasting little attention has been paid to the ways in which the public might experience the commercial and public service activities of public service broadcasters and the impact that this... Read More about From brand congruence to the ‘virtuous circle’: branding and the commercialization of public service broadcasting.

Copper(II)-mediated synthesis of indolequinones from bromoquinones and enamines (2013)
Journal Article
Inman, M., & Moody, C. J. (2013). Copper(II)-mediated synthesis of indolequinones from bromoquinones and enamines. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2013(11), https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.201201597

The reaction of enamines and bromoquinones in the presence of copper(II) acetate and potassium carbonate results in a regiospecific synthesis of indolequinones. The reaction is broad in scope and scalable and provides a route to the core structure th... Read More about Copper(II)-mediated synthesis of indolequinones from bromoquinones and enamines.

To the Castle! A comparison of two audio guides to enable public discovery of historical events (2013)
Journal Article
Fitzgerald, E., Taylor, C., & Craven, M. P. (2013). To the Castle! A comparison of two audio guides to enable public discovery of historical events. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 17(4), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00779-012-0624-0

This paper describes and compares two audio guides used to inform the general public about local historical events, specifically the 1831 Reform Riot as it happened in and around Nottingham in the UK. One audio guide consisted of a guided walk, organ... Read More about To the Castle! A comparison of two audio guides to enable public discovery of historical events.

Headspace delivery of limonene from the serum and non-serum fractions of orange juice in-vitro and in-vivo (2013)
Journal Article
Fernandez-Vazquez, R., Linforth, R. S., Hort, J., Hewson, E. L., Hernanz Vila, D., Heredia Mira, F., …Fisk, I. D. (2013). Headspace delivery of limonene from the serum and non-serum fractions of orange juice in-vitro and in-vivo. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 51(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2012.10.017

The impact of orange juice pulp on the physical release of limonene to the headspace of freshly prepared orange juice was evaluated both in-vitro and in-vivo. Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry was used to analyse the impact o... Read More about Headspace delivery of limonene from the serum and non-serum fractions of orange juice in-vitro and in-vivo.

Heavy and light roles: myosin in the morphogenesis of the heart (2013)
Journal Article
England, J., & Loughna, S. (2013). Heavy and light roles: myosin in the morphogenesis of the heart. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 70(7), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-012-1131-1

Myosin is an essential component of cardiac muscle, from the onset of cardiogenesis through to the adult heart. Although traditionally known for its role in energy transduction and force development, recent studies suggest that both myosin heavy-cha... Read More about Heavy and light roles: myosin in the morphogenesis of the heart.

The timing and magnitude of Stroop interference and facilitation in monolinguals and bilinguals (2013)
Journal Article
Coderre, E. L., van Heuven, W. J., & Conklin, K. (2013). The timing and magnitude of Stroop interference and facilitation in monolinguals and bilinguals. Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 16(Specia), https://doi.org/10.1017/S1366728912000405

Executive control abilities and lexical access speed in Stroop performance were investigated in English monolinguals and two groups of bilinguals (English–Chinese and Chinese–English) in their first (L1) and second (L2) languages. Predictions were ba... Read More about The timing and magnitude of Stroop interference and facilitation in monolinguals and bilinguals.

Discrete element modelling of uniaxial constant strain rate tests on asphalt mixtures (2013)
Journal Article
Cai, W., McDowell, G. R., & Airey, G. (2013). Discrete element modelling of uniaxial constant strain rate tests on asphalt mixtures. Granular Matter, 15(2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-013-0396-x

Constant strain rate tests for a graded asphalt mixture under three constant strain rates have been undertaken in the laboratory. The Discrete Element Model has been used to simulate the laboratory tests with a numerical sample preparation procedure... Read More about Discrete element modelling of uniaxial constant strain rate tests on asphalt mixtures.

Small polygons and toric codes (2013)
Journal Article
Brown, G., & Kasprzyk, A. M. (2013). Small polygons and toric codes. Journal of Symbolic Computation, 51, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsc.2012.07.001

We describe two different approaches to making systematic classifications of plane lattice polygons, and recover the toric codes they generate, over small fields, where these match or exceed the best known minimum distance. This includes a [36,19,12]... Read More about Small polygons and toric codes.

A more realistic approach for airport ground movement optimisation with stand holding (2013)
Journal Article
Ravizza, S., Atkin, J., & Burke, E. K. (2014). A more realistic approach for airport ground movement optimisation with stand holding. Journal of Scheduling, 17(5), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10951-013-0323-3

In addition to having to handle constantly increasing numbers of aircraft, modern airports also have to address a wide range of environmental regulations and requirements. As airports work closer and closer to their maximal possible capacity, the ope... Read More about A more realistic approach for airport ground movement optimisation with stand holding.

Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK (2013)
Journal Article
Suggs, S., Blake, H., Bardus, M., & Lloyd, S. (2013). Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 18(1 Supp), https://doi.org/10.1177/1355819613478001

Objectives To test the effects of adding text messages to weekly email communications on recipients’ total physical activity (leisure-time; workplace; domestic and garden; and active transportation) in employees of universities and colleges in th... Read More about Effects of text messaging in addition to emails on physical activity among university and college employees in the UK.

Ovarian expression of Insulin-Like peptide 3 (INSL3) and its receptor (RXFP2) during development of bovine antral follicles and corpora lutea and measurement of circulating INSL3 levels during synchronized estrous cycles (2013)
Journal Article
Satchell, L., Glister, C., Bleach, E. C., Glencross, R. G., Bicknell, A. B., Dai, Y., …Knight, P. G. (2013). Ovarian expression of Insulin-Like peptide 3 (INSL3) and its receptor (RXFP2) during development of bovine antral follicles and corpora lutea and measurement of circulating INSL3 levels during synchronized estrous cycles. Endocrinology, 154(5), https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2012-2232

Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3), a major product of testicular Leydig cells, is also expressed by the ovary, but its functional role remains poorly understood. Here, we quantified expression of INSL3 and its receptor RXFP2 in theca interna cell (TIC)... Read More about Ovarian expression of Insulin-Like peptide 3 (INSL3) and its receptor (RXFP2) during development of bovine antral follicles and corpora lutea and measurement of circulating INSL3 levels during synchronized estrous cycles.

Evolution of equine influenza virus in vaccinated horses (2013)
Journal Article
Murcia, P. R., Baillie, G. J., Stack, J. C., Jervis, C., Elton, D., Mumford, J. A., …Wood, J. L. (2013). Evolution of equine influenza virus in vaccinated horses. Journal of Virology, 87(8), https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.03379-12

Influenza A viruses are characterized by their ability to evade host immunity, even in vaccinated individuals. To determine how prior immunity shapes viral diversity in vivo, we studied the intra- and interhost evolution of equine influenza virus in... Read More about Evolution of equine influenza virus in vaccinated horses.

Book review: Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Research: Diverse Settings, Questions and ApproachesHughesKaren D.JenningsJennifer E. (eds) Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Research: Diverse Settings, Questions and Approaches. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2012. 272pp. ISBN: 978-1-84980-462-2, £70 (hbk) (2013)
Journal Article
Treanor, L. (2013). Book review: Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Research: Diverse Settings, Questions and ApproachesHughesKaren D.JenningsJennifer E. (eds) Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Research: Diverse Settings, Questions and Approaches. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2012. 272pp. ISBN: 978-1-84980-462-2, £70 (hbk). International Small Business Journal, 31(2), 231-233. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242612464155

Disability and Information Technology: A Comparative Study in Media Regulation (2013)
Book
Varney, E. (2013). Disability and Information Technology: A Comparative Study in Media Regulation. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139017947

Disability and Information Technology examines the extent to which regulatory frameworks for information and communication technologies (ICTs) safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities as citizenship rights. It adopts a comparative approach f... Read More about Disability and Information Technology: A Comparative Study in Media Regulation.

Imaging the failure of a rock-fill dam following liquefaction (2013)
Journal Article
Heron, C. M., Lam, A., Haigh, S. K., & Madabhushi, G. S. P. (2013). Imaging the failure of a rock-fill dam following liquefaction. Dams and Reservoirs, 23(1), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1680/dare.13.00005

Rock-fill dams are popular in developing countries due to their ease of construction and use of local materials. They are used to store water and to provide flood defences. The presence of such dams in earthquake-prone regions poses risks, particular... Read More about Imaging the failure of a rock-fill dam following liquefaction.

A Survey Investigating the Infection of Fusarium langsethiae and Production of HT-2 and T-2 Mycotoxins in UK Oat Fields (2013)
Journal Article
Imathiu, S. M., Ray, R. V., Back, M. I., Hare, M. C., & Edwards, S. G. (2013). A Survey Investigating the Infection of Fusarium langsethiae and Production of HT-2 and T-2 Mycotoxins in UK Oat Fields. Journal of Phytopathology, 161(7-8), 553-561. https://doi.org/10.1111/jph.12105

Fusarium langsethiae is a toxigenic fungal species that has been reported in European small-grain cereal crops such as oats, wheat and barley. Although its relative contribution to fusarium head blight (FHB) symptoms is not well understood, it is rep... Read More about A Survey Investigating the Infection of Fusarium langsethiae and Production of HT-2 and T-2 Mycotoxins in UK Oat Fields.