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Determination of gait events using an externally mounted shank accelerometer
(2013-02-01)
Biomechanical analysis requires the determination of specific foot contact events. This is typically achieved using force platform information; however, when force platforms are unavailable, alternative methods are necessary. ...
The effect of caffeine ingestion on skill maintenance and fatigue in epee fencers
(2013)
The ergogenic effect of caffeine on sports performance focuses predominantly on endurance sports (Doherty & Smith, 2004 ) with little research on intermittent high intensity sports. This study aimed to explore the effect ...
Kinematic determinants of weapon velocity during the fencing lunge in experienced épée fencers
(2013)
The lunge is the most common attack in fencing, however there is currently a paucity of published research investigating the kinematics of this movement. The aim of this study was to investigate if kinematics measured ...
In vivo decontamination of the nerve agent VX using the domestic swine model
(2012-11)
The purpose of this in vivo study was to assess a new, putatively optimised method for mass casualty decontamination ("ORCHIDS protocol") for effectiveness in removing the chemical warfare agent VX from the skin of ...
Challenges faced by parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
(2012-07)
Few studies address the daily challenges faced by parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This article reports on a qualitative interview study with 20 parents exploring their experiences, challenges ...
Just an anger synonym? : Moral context influences predictors of disgust word use
(2012)
Are verbal reports of disgust in moral situations specific indicators of the concept of disgust, or are they used metaphorically to refer to anger? In this experiment, participants read scenarios describing a violation of ...
Receptive field optimisation and supervision of a fuzzy spiking neural network
(2011-04)
This paper presents a supervised training algorithm that implements fuzzy reasoning on a spiking neural network. Neuron selectivity is facilitated using receptive fields that enable individual neurons to be responsive to ...
Risk factors, correlates, and markers in early-onset bulimia nervosa and EDNOS
(2011)
This study aimed to investigate the specific risk factors, correlates, and markers associated with the development of symptomatology of early-onset BN and subclinical BN.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey : UK food consumption and nutrient intakes from the first year of the rolling programme and comparisons with previous surveys
(2011)
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) is a cross-sectional survey designed to gather data representative of the UK population on food consumption, nutrient intakes and nutritional status. The objectives of the ...
Incontinence : enhancing care in women's prisons
(2011)
There is no evidence on the prevalence of urinary and faecal incontinence symptoms in women prisoners.