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QoS mapping for LTE backhauling over OFDMA-PONs
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2012)This paper reports on the quality of service (QoS) mapping mechanisms for converged OFDMA-PON and LTE networks to satisfy the stringent QoS requirements. Various options for exhibiting QoS mapping between the LTE bearers ... -
QR codes in Engineering Laboratories –Improving Student Safety Engagement
(2021-05-01)Engineering is a practical discipline and laboratory work is a fundamental necessity of engineering curricula and majority of engineering modules run by universities have significant elements of practical work embedded in ... -
QSO winds and galaxy evolution
(American Institute of Physics (AIP), 2010)There exists a population of broad-line z~2 QSOs which have heavily absorbed X-ray spectra. These objects constitute ~10% of the population at luminosities and redshifts characteristic of the main producers of QSO luminosity ... -
QTL mapping for resistance against Pyrenopeziza brassicae derived from a Brassica napus secondary gene pool
(2022-02-04)Use of host resistance is the most economical and environmentally safe way to control light leaf spot disease of oilseed rape (Brassica napus). The causal organism of light leaf spot, Pyrenopeziza brassicae, is one of the ... -
Qualified Clinical Psychologists' Experiences of Working with Children with Life-Limiting Conditions: a Qualitative Study
(2012-11-20)Background: Despite the increased presence of clinical psychologists in paediatric services, including palliative care teams, there has been little research into their experience of working with children with life-limiting ... -
A qualitative analysis of the impact of cultural inertia on studynet/canvas use in teaching and learning at a post-92 university
(2021-07-07)Since this line of inquiry is underrepresented in the literature on technology adoption, this study investigates the effect of inertia on technology usage and acceptance in Higher Education institutions. Inertia is described ... -
A qualitative comparison of care home staff and palliative care specialists’ experiences of providing end of life care to people living and dying with dementia in care homes in two countries: A focus group study
(2022-01-01)Background: Palliative care for people with dementia dying in care homes is an important aspect of long-term care. Whilst there is consensus about the principles of palliative care, less is known about how care home staff ... -
A qualitative cybersecurity analysis of time-triggered communication networks in automotive systems
(2023-02-08)Security is gaining increasing importance in automotive systems, driven by technical innovations. For example, automotive vehicles become more open systems, allowing the communication with other traffic participants and ... -
Qualitative data analysis
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A qualitative evaluation of reflective practice groups on acute adult mental health inpatient units
(2019-09)Working on inpatient psychiatric wards requires the ability to maintain a calm and compassionate demeanour in the face of patient distress. This article considers the role of flexible Reflective Practice Groups (RPGs) as ... -
A Qualitative Evaluation of Women as Managers in the Nigerian Civil Service
(2004)Discusses the role of women in management in the Nigerian Civil Service (NCS). The number of men in management in the NCS far exceeds the number of women. Women also function in a Nigerian society permeated by gender ... -
A Qualitative Exploration of Candidates’ Expectations and Preparations for Weight Loss Surgery in the NHS
(2018-10-26)Introduction: Weight loss surgery is the primary intervention offered by the NHS for patients with morbid obesity and associated health conditions (Welbourn, Fiennes & Kinsman, 2014). There are relatively few studies looking ... -
A Qualitative Exploration of Facilitators' Experiences of Using the Tree of Life Methodology within Global Community Contexts
(2022-01-21)The Tree of Life methodology (ToL) is a Collective Narrative Practice developed to support communities to respond to collective hardships and trauma from a place of strength. In seeking more culturally-appropriate, localised, ... -
Qualitative Exploration of the Daily Experiences and Challenges Faced by Parents and Caregivers of Children with Tourette's Syndrome.
(2016-09-28)Few studies address the daily challenges faced by parents of children diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome. This article reports on a qualitative interview study with 15 parents exploring their experiences, the challenges ... -
A qualitative exploration of the factors influencing the decision to transfuse elective platelets in cancer care
(2021-07-01)Objectives: To explore factors contributing to decisions to transfuse platelets in cancer care outside guidelines using case study methods. Methods: Two case studies were examined, using instrumental case study methodology, ... -
A qualitative exploration of the value of volunteering to the employability of nutrition and dietetic graduates amongst employers
(2016-03-01)Background: Volunteering is widely considered to be beneficial to both, the volunteer and the community. It helps volunteers develop transferrable skills such as communication, collaboration, team working and general care ... -
Qualitative fusion of normalised scores in multimodal biometrics
(2009)A new approach to enhancing the accuracy of multimodal biometrics is investigated. The proposed approach, which involves combining score normalisation and qualitative-based fusion, is shown to considerably improve the ... -
Qualitative Interviewing
(SAGE Publications, 2001)Sociologists have always been interested in the attitudes and beliefs of social groups, and much methodological refinement has come about by engaging with the problems posed by trying to get at other people's feelings. A ...