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Understanding the contribution of individual amino acid residues in the binding of psychoactive substances to monoamine transporters
(2020-07-21)The development of point-of-care detection methodologies for biologically relevant analytes that can facilitate rapid and appropriate treatment is at the forefront of current research efforts and interests. Among the various ... -
Understanding the Evolving Nature of Novel Psychoactive Substances: Mapping 10 Years of Research
(2023-09-28)Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) is an umbrella term used to describe a heterogeneous group of compounds that mimic the effects of existing drugs and whose demand and use rapidly emerge, change, or even vanish in the ... -
Understanding the Experiences of Black Birthmothers who have had their Child(ren) Removed from their Care
(2022-10-05)Research on the experiences of birthmothers who have had their child(ren) removed from their care is scant. Of that which is available, the majority has focused on the experiences of White women. It is well understood that ... -
Understanding The Experiences of People Who Are Considering Ending Their Lives by Assisted Dying: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(2024-04-22)Assisted dying (AD) is currently illegal in the United Kingdom (UK). Despite this, people from the UK are travelling abroad to organisations in Switzerland, such as Dignitas, in order to complete an assisted death. To be ... -
Understanding the financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia on individuals and families in the United Kingdom : Results of an online survey
(2021-03-21)Although literature on postdiagnostic support for people affected by young onset dementia acknowledges financial concerns, this topic has remained underresearched. The aim of this study was to explore the financial impact ... -
Understanding the impact of diet and nutrition on symptoms of Tourette Syndrome: A Scoping Review
(2018-03-01)Anecdotal reports frequently suggest some dietary involvement in the maintenance of tics in children with Tourette syndrome (TS). This scoping review aimed to (1) understand the possible influence of diet as a trigger of ... -
Understanding the impact of industrial context on software engineering research: some initial insights
(University of Hertfordshire, 2003)Contextual variables appear to strongly impact the results of software engineering research. But little attention has been directed at better understanding this apparent impact. This report reviews the small body of research ... -
Understanding the Impact of Low Temperatures in Maize Seed Germination
(2021-04-19)Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most widely cultivated crops worldwide; however, it is also considered as a chilling sensitive plant. Plants subjected to suboptimal temperatures suffer changes in numerous chemicals, metabolic ... -
Understanding the importance of Guanxi in UK/Chinese joint venture relationships
(Uppsala University, 2008)The importance of the Chinese concept of guanxi is now widely acknowledged by cross-cultural management and marketing scholars. However, to what extent is it important in relation to UK/Chinese joint venture relationships? ... -
Understanding the Interaction Between an Obligate Hyperparasitic Bacterium, Pasteuria penetrans and its Obligate Plant-Parasitic Nematode Host, Meloidogyne spp.
(Elsevier, 2009)Pasteuria penetrans is an endospore-forming bacterium, which is a hyperparasite of root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne spp. that are economically important pests of a wide range of crops. The life cycle of the bacterium and ... -
Understanding the Interactions between Phoma Stem Canker (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) and Light Leaf Spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) Pathogens of Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus)
(2022-08-01)The aim of this project was to understand the interspecific interactions between Leptosphaeria maculans, L. biglobosa and Pyrenopeziza brassicae in oilseed rape through identification of interactions at different levels ... -
Understanding the learning experiences of postgraduate Latin American students in a UK context: A narrative approach
(2013-10-25)Researching the learning experiences of postgraduate students requires a different type of qualitative research to enable access to areas of their lives which may well remain hidden with more conventional methods of research. ... -
Understanding the Local: : Themes and issues in the experience of structural reform in England
(2014-05-13)The structure of the English school system has been the subject of almost continuous change since the late-1980s. The most recent was commenced by the Conservative–Liberal Democrat Coalition government, which was elected ... -
Understanding the nature of Project Management capacity in Sri Lankan non-governmental organisations (NGOs): A Resource Based Perspective
(2016-11-01)Project Management (PM) capacity can be defined as PM resources and capabilities that are supporting for effective project operations. Using the Resource Based Perspective, the paper aims to explore the nature of PM capacity ... -
Understanding the performance of AI algorithms in Text-Based Emotion Detection for Conversational Agents
(2024-01-31)Current industry trends demand automation in every aspect, where machines could replace humans. Recent advancements in conversational agents have grabbed a lot of attention from industries, markets, and businesses. Building ... -
Understanding the Perspectives of UK-Based Family Members of People who have Chosen to End their Life by Assisted Dying
(2023-10-10)Assisted dying is growing global momentum as an option to end unbearable suffering in particular medical circumstances, but remains illegal in the UK. Currently, UK citizens wishing for an assisted death must go to ... -
Understanding the Rank and File Rebellion in the Long 1970s
(Verso, 2010-10)