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Development of a curriculum for advanced nurse practitioners working with older people with frailty in the acute hospital through a modified Delphi process (2016)
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Goldberg, S. E., Cooper, J., Blundell, A., Gordon, A. L., Masud, T., & Moorchilot, R. (2016). Development of a curriculum for advanced nurse practitioners working with older people with frailty in the acute hospital through a modified Delphi process. Age and Ageing, 45(1), 48-53. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afv178

Background: advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) are experienced nurses who undertake some activities traditionally performed by medical staff. There are four pillars of advanced practice: advanced clinical skills, leadership, education and research.... Read More about Development of a curriculum for advanced nurse practitioners working with older people with frailty in the acute hospital through a modified Delphi process.

The facilitators of communication with people with dementia in a care setting: an interview study with healthcare workers (2016)
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Stanyon, M. R., Griffiths, A., Thomas, S. A., & Gordon, A. L. (2016). The facilitators of communication with people with dementia in a care setting: an interview study with healthcare workers. Age and Ageing, 45(1), 164-170. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afv161

Objectives: to describe the views of healthcare workers on the facilitators of communication with people with dementia in a care setting.
Design: thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.
Setting: all participants were interviewed in their p... Read More about The facilitators of communication with people with dementia in a care setting: an interview study with healthcare workers.

Electron localisation function in current-density-functional theory (2016)
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Furness, J. W., Ekström, U., Helgaker, T., & Teale, A. M. (2016). Electron localisation function in current-density-functional theory. Molecular Physics, 114(7-8), 1415-1422. https://doi.org/10.1080/00268976.2015.1133859

We present a generalisation of the electron localisation function (ELF) to current-density-functional theory as a descriptor for the properties of molecules in the presence of magnetic fields. The resulting current ELF (cELF) is examined for a range... Read More about Electron localisation function in current-density-functional theory.

Thecal cell sensitivity to luteinizing hormone and insulin in polycystic ovarian syndrome (2016)
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Cadagan, D., Khan, R., & Amer, S. A. (2016). Thecal cell sensitivity to luteinizing hormone and insulin in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Reproductive Biology -Olsztyn-, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repbio.2015.12.006

This study examined whether a defect of steroid synthesis in ovarian theca cells may lead to the development of PCOS, through contributions to excess androgen secretion.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the leading causes of infertilit... Read More about Thecal cell sensitivity to luteinizing hormone and insulin in polycystic ovarian syndrome.

A novel method for metal–diamond composite coating deposition with cold spray and formation mechanism (2016)
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Aldwell, B., Yin, S., McDonnell, K. A., Trimble, D., Hussain, T., & Lupoi, R. (2016). A novel method for metal–diamond composite coating deposition with cold spray and formation mechanism. Scripta Materialia, 115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2015.12.028

This paper describes the application of cold spray to the deposition of a diamond grade pre-coated with Cu and Ni. This is the first time that pre-coated diamond powders are used as the sole feedstock without the addition of binders (ductile phases)... Read More about A novel method for metal–diamond composite coating deposition with cold spray and formation mechanism.

Cascaded regression with sparsified feature covariance matrix for facial landmark detection (2016)
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Sánchez Lozano, E., Martinez, B., & Valstar, M. F. (2016). Cascaded regression with sparsified feature covariance matrix for facial landmark detection. Pattern Recognition Letters, 73, 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patrec.2015.11.014

This paper explores the use of context on regression-based methods for facial landmarking. Regression based methods have revolutionised facial landmarking solutions. In particular those that implicitly infer the whole shape of a structured object hav... Read More about Cascaded regression with sparsified feature covariance matrix for facial landmark detection.

The NHS Health Check in England: an evaluation of the first 4 years (2016)
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Robson, J., Dostal, I., Sheikh, A., Eldridge, S., Madurasinghe, V., Griffiths, C., …Hippisley-Cox, J. (2016). The NHS Health Check in England: an evaluation of the first 4 years. BMJ Open, 6(1), Article e008840. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008840

Objectives: To describe implementation of a new national preventive programme to reduce cardiovascular morbidity.

Design: Observational study over 4 years (April 2009—March 2013).

Setting: 655 general practices across England from the QResear... Read More about The NHS Health Check in England: an evaluation of the first 4 years.

Genome-wide methylation analysis identifies genes silenced in non-seminoma cell lines (2016)
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Noor, D. A. M., Jeyapalan, J. N., Alhazmi, S., Carr, M., Squibb, B., Wallace, C., …Scotting, P. J. (2016). Genome-wide methylation analysis identifies genes silenced in non-seminoma cell lines. npj Genomic Medicine, 1(15009), https://doi.org/10.1038/npjgenmed.2015.9

Silencing of genes by DNA methylation is a common phenomenon in many types of cancer. However, the genome wide effect of DNA methylation on gene expression has been analysed in relatively few cancers. Germ cell tumours (GCTs) are a complex group of m... Read More about Genome-wide methylation analysis identifies genes silenced in non-seminoma cell lines.

Do crab spiders perceive Batesian mimicry in hoverflies? (2016)
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Morris, R. L., & Reader, T. (2016). Do crab spiders perceive Batesian mimicry in hoverflies?. Behavioral Ecology, 27(3), 920-931. https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/arv233

© 2015 The Author. Many putative Batesian mimics only approximately resemble their supposed models, and such "imperfect" mimics are readily distinguished from defended species by humans and other vertebrates. One explanation for the existence of impe... Read More about Do crab spiders perceive Batesian mimicry in hoverflies?.

Detection of UWB ranging measurement quality for collaborative indoor positioning (2016)
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Jing, H., Bonenberg, L. K., Pinchin, J., Hill, C., & Moore, T. (in press). Detection of UWB ranging measurement quality for collaborative indoor positioning. Journal of Location Based Services, 9(4), https://doi.org/10.1080/17489725.2015.1120359

Wireless communication signals have become popular alternatives for indoor positioning and navigation due to lack of navigation satellite signals in such environments. The signal characteristics determine the method used for positioning as well as th... Read More about Detection of UWB ranging measurement quality for collaborative indoor positioning.

A Bayesian approach to analyzing phenotype microarray data enables estimation of microbial growth parameters (2016)
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Gerstgrasser, M., Nicholls, S., Stout, M., Smart, K., Powell, C., Kypraios, T., & Stekel, D. J. (2016). A Bayesian approach to analyzing phenotype microarray data enables estimation of microbial growth parameters. Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, 14(03), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219720016500074

Biolog phenotype microarrays enable simultaneous, high throughput analysis of cell cultures in different environments. The output is high-density time-course data showing redox curves (approximating growth) for each experimental condition. The softwa... Read More about A Bayesian approach to analyzing phenotype microarray data enables estimation of microbial growth parameters.

Potent dual inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum M1 and M17 aminopeptidases through optimization of S1 pocket interactions (2016)
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Drinkwater, N., Vinh, N. B., Mistry, S. N., Bamert, R. S., Ruggeri, C., Holleran, J. P., …Scammells, P. J. (2016). Potent dual inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum M1 and M17 aminopeptidases through optimization of S1 pocket interactions. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 110, 43-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.01.015

© 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. Malaria remains a global health problem, and though international efforts for treatment and eradication have made some headway, the emergence of drug-resistant parasites threatens this progress. Antimalarial therapeutics a... Read More about Potent dual inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum M1 and M17 aminopeptidases through optimization of S1 pocket interactions.

A new normal?: Women's experiences of biographical disruption and liminality following treatment for early stage breast cancer (2016)
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Trusson, D., Pilnick, A., & Roy, S. (2016). A new normal?: Women's experiences of biographical disruption and liminality following treatment for early stage breast cancer. Social Science and Medicine, 151, 121-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.01.011

Increasing numbers of women are surviving breast cancer, but little is known about the long-term implications of having survived a life-threatening illness and living with embodied reminders of its potential to return. Twenty-four women aged between... Read More about A new normal?: Women's experiences of biographical disruption and liminality following treatment for early stage breast cancer.

How people come to recognise a problem and seek medical help for a person showing early signs of dementia: a systematic review and meta-ethnography (2016)
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Perry-Young, L., Owen, G., Kelly, S., & Owens, C. (2016). How people come to recognise a problem and seek medical help for a person showing early signs of dementia: a systematic review and meta-ethnography. Dementia, https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301215626889

Evidence suggests that there is usually a long delay between noticing first signs of dementia and seeking medical help. We conducted a systematic review of what people experience and how they make decisions during this time, and used a meta-ethnograp... Read More about How people come to recognise a problem and seek medical help for a person showing early signs of dementia: a systematic review and meta-ethnography.

Exploring general practitioners’ views and experiences on suicide risk assessment and management of young people in primary care: a qualitative study in the UK (2016)
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Michail, M., & Tait, L. (in press). Exploring general practitioners’ views and experiences on suicide risk assessment and management of young people in primary care: a qualitative study in the UK. BMJ Open, 6(1), Article e009654. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009654

Objective: To explore general practitioner (GP) views and experiences of assessing, communicating with and managing suicidal young people with the aim of coproducing an educational intervention on youth suicide prevention tailored to GPs’ perceived n... Read More about Exploring general practitioners’ views and experiences on suicide risk assessment and management of young people in primary care: a qualitative study in the UK.

On the shifting spatial logics of socioeconomic regulation in post-1949 China (2016)
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Lim, K. F. (in press). On the shifting spatial logics of socioeconomic regulation in post-1949 China. Territory, Politics, Governance, 5(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/21622671.2015.1099466

This paper argues that new rounds of socioeconomic reforms in post-1949 China, each with their distinct geographical expressions, constitute a complex palimpsest rather than a straightforward process of historical succession. Drawing on a review of e... Read More about On the shifting spatial logics of socioeconomic regulation in post-1949 China.

Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model (2016)
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Heffernan, E., Coulson, N. S., Henshaw, H., Barry, J. G., & Ferguson, M. A. (in press). Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model. International Journal of Audiology, 55(sup3), Article S3-S12. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2015.1117663

Objective: This study explored the psychosocial experiences of adults with hearing loss using the self-regulatory model as a theoretical framework. The primary components of the model, namely cognitive representations, emotional representations, and... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial experiences of adults with mild-moderate hearing loss: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model.

Nanoindentation shows uniform local mechanical properties across melt pools and layers produced by selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy (2016)
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Everitt, N. M., Aboulkhair, N. T., Maskery, I., Tuck, C., & Ashcroft, I. (2016). Nanoindentation shows uniform local mechanical properties across melt pools and layers produced by selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy. https://doi.org/10.5185/amlett.2016.6171

Single track and single layer AlSi10Mg has been produced by selective laser melting (SLM) of alloy powder on a AlSi12 cast substrate. The SLM technique produced a cellular-dendritic ultra-fined grained microstructure. Chemical composition mapping an... Read More about Nanoindentation shows uniform local mechanical properties across melt pools and layers produced by selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy.