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The role of minor mergers in the recent star formation history of early-type galaxies
(2009-04-01)We demonstrate that the large scatter in the ultraviolet (UV) colours of intermediate-mass early-type galaxies in the local Universe and the inferred low-level recent star formation (RSF) in these objects can be reproduced ... -
The role of motion and intensity in deaf children’s recognition of real human facial expressions of emotion
(2018-01-02)There is substantial evidence to suggest that deafness is associated with delays in emotion understanding, which has been attributed to delays in language acquisition and opportunities to converse. However, studies addressing ... -
The role of natriuretic peptides in volume assessment and mortality prediction in Haemodialysis patients
(2015-12-29)BACKGROUND: Maintaining optimal fluid balance is essential in haemodialysis (HD) patients but clinical evaluation remains problematic. Other technologies such as bioimpedance are emerging as valuable adjuncts. This study ... -
The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with variant histology muscle invasive bladder cancer undergoing robotic cystectomy: Data from the International Robotic Cystectomy Consortium
(2024-04-30)Objective: To assess the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) before robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) for patients with variant histology (VH) muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Methods: Retrospective review ... -
Role of nitric oxide and prostacyclin as vasoactive hormones released by the endothelium
(2008-01)The endothelium lines the luminal surface of every blood vessel, allowing it contact with circulating blood elements, as well as the underlying vascular smooth muscle layer. In healthy vessels, the endothelium expresses ... -
The Role of Oath-Taking in Human Trafficking: Experiences of Survivors
(2021-10-22)Every year an unknown number of people are trafficked to the UK for the purpose of exploitation. The literature identifies numerous psychological methods traffickers use to exert power and control over individuals (e.g. ... -
The Role of Organisational and Informational Factors Affecting Knowledge Utilisation in Agri-food SMEs
(2016-07-07)Given the critical role of information and marketing in SME management it is surprising that little attention has been paid to the salient factors that motivates or inhibits consumer information use by agri-food SMEs. A ... -
Role of p35/Cdk5 in preplate splitting in the developing cerebral cortex
(2006)The earliest generated cells of the mammalian cerebral cortex form the preplate layer (PPL). The subsequently born cortical plate (CP) cells split this layer into the superficial layer I (LI) and the deep subplate (SP). ... -
The role of paramedics with extended practice : exploring the healthcare context
(2012)With National Health Service (NHS) providers facing the challenge of measurement through clinical outcomes, measures of effective service provision, this article explores the political influences; background and current ... -
The role of parenting classes for young fathers in prison : a case study
(2004)This article considers the role of parenting classes for young men in prison. Using a case study of one course delivered at a young offender institution, significant aspects of the content and delivery are identified. The ... -
The Role of Parvalbumin-positive Interneurons in Auditory Steady-State Response Deficits in Schizophrenia
(2019-12-06)Despite an increasing body of evidence demonstrating subcellular alterations in parvalbumin-positive (PV+) interneurons in schizophrenia, their functional consequences remain elusive. Since PV+ interneurons are involved ... -
The Role of Patient and Public Involvement Leads in Facilitating Feedback: “invisible work”
(2020-07-10)Background: Health research in the UK requires patients, those with lived experience and members of the public to be involved in designing and shaping research: many of them have reported that their comments and suggestions ... -
Role of patient-reported outcomes and other efficacy endpoints in the drug approval process in Europe (2008-2012)
(2015-05-29)The present study aimed at systematically reviewing the role and extent of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) usage within the package of scientific evidence considered for marketing authorization (MA). All regulatory ... -
Role of perioperative immune checkpoint inhibitors in muscle invasive bladder cancer
(2023-03-30)Objective: We aim to describe and highlight the current use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) treatment landscape, particularly focusing on the perioperative setting. We ... -
The role of personality traits in pension decisions: Findings and policy recommendations
(2019-06-09)Many countries need to stimulate pension participation and contribution to ensure their citizens are prepared adequately for retirement. Identifying at-risk groups with tendencies of not joining pension plans will help ... -
The Role of Physical Activity During Personal Recovery at a Voluntary Sector Mental Health Organisation
(2016-04-15)Research has shown that people who participate in regular physical activity (PA) can experience improved wellbeing and quality of life, including better physical health, cognitive function, positive affect, and self-esteem ... -
The role of price expectations in the UK housing market
(University of Hertfordshire, 2009)The objective of this paper is to explain and derive the non-linear, S-shaped diffusion path of price expectations and provide a forecasting model, three months ahead with the implications assessed. Bounded rationality ... -
Role of prostacyclin in pulmonary hypertension
(2014-12-31)Prostacyclin is a powerful cardioprotective hormone released by the endothelium of all blood vessels. Prostacyclin exists in equilibrium with other vasoactive hormones and a disturbance in the balance of these factors leads ... -
The role of psychosis and clozapine load in excessive checking in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: longitudinal observational study
(2024-04-23)BackgroundA significant proportion of people with clozapine-treated schizophrenia develop ‘checking’ compulsions, a phenomenon yet to be understood.AimsTo use habit formation models developed in cognitive neuroscience to ...