Research publications: Recent submissions
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Communication and complexity in a GRN-based multicellular system for graph colouring
(2008)Artificial Genetic Regulatory Networks (GRNs) are interesting control models through their simplicity and versatility. They can be easily implemented, evolved and modified, and their similarity to their biological counterparts ... -
Motivation, achievements and failure of strategic alliances: The case of Swedish auto-manufacturers in Russia
(2005)A large number of industrial manufacturers are forming various types of alliances in a bid to improve their competitive position. The number of strategic alliances has almost doubled in the past ten years and is expected ... -
Polymorphic control of inhalation microparticles prepared by crystallization
(2008-09-01)Milling processes are known to cause polymorphic transition in enantiotropic systems and the micronization process employed to produce microparticles for inhalation formulations has been reported to result in solid-state ... -
Comparison of salmeterol xinafoate microparticle production by conventional and novel antisolvent crystallization
(2008-05)The production of microparticles for inhalation has relied on jet-milling while the potential for crystallization of microparticles has remained underexplored until relatively recently. Aqueous antisolvent crystallization ... -
Validation of a reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatographic method for concurrent assay of a weak base (salmeterol xinafoate) and a pharmacologically active steroid (fluticasone propionate)
(2006-03-18)The analysis of weakly basic drugs Such as salmeterol xinafoate (SX) by reverse-phase liquid chromatography remains a problem, particularly when present in combination with other drugs such as steroids and weak acids. This ... -
Is there a difference between the ability to kneel after unilateral and bilateral total knee replacement?
(2006)This study investigates the difference between the ability to kneel in patients after unilateral and bilateral total knee replacement. We used the Oxford knee questionnaire to assess knee function, and an additional question ... -
Illness representations and concurrent depression symptoms in haemodialysis patients
(2011)We examined the association between illness perceptions and depression symptoms in established haemodialysis patients (HD). Two hundred and fifteen patients completed the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire and the ... -
Online harassment and public dis-order
(2010-07-03)In August 2009, Keeley Houghton became the first person to be convicted under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (PHA) where one of the acts constituting the course of conduct in question was bullying pursued via a ... -
Facebook – friend or foe?
(2010-07-31)There has been much written in the past few days about the responsibility and the possible liability of the Internet site Facebook for postings which may appear to incite violence or hatred against others following the ... -
Busting the bureaucracy: lessons from research governance in primary care
(2007)This paper provides a critical discussion of the research governance approval processes faced in a nationally-funded primary care health service survey. The study is investigating how a range of English primary care ... -
Juries and extraneous material : a question of integrity
(2007)This article challenges the unconditional faith seemingly placed on juries by the judiciary. Despite the prohibition on investigation into jury deliberations, a number of important cases have come to light which invite ... -
Investigating impropriety in jury deliberations : a recipe for disaster?
(2004)In light of recent case law, this article explores the principles underlying the common law prohibition against investigating into jury deliberations. It considers the effect of judicial refusal to inquire into genuine and ... -
Regulating online harassment : is the law fit for the social networking age?
(2009)The use of social networking websites, such as Facebook, has escalated in recent years. A consequence of this has been that these communication mediums are being increasingly used to bully and harass other users. This ... -
Twelve empty seats : reflections on judge only trials after jury tampering
(2010)For the first time in legal history the Central Criminal Court is sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice in a judge alone trial. R. v T; R. v B; R. v C; R. v H (“R. v T”)1 has proved to be highly controversial. The trial, ... -
Bilingual Preschools Vol 2 : Best Practices
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The origins of the English financial markets : investment and speculation before the south sea bubble
(Cambridge University Press, 2009)In English financial history, the late 1600s was a critical period. Many joint-stock companies appeared creating opportunity for investment in projects that ranged from paper manufacturing to the search for sunken treasure. ... -
The effect of polymer architecture on the nano self-assemblies based on novel comb-shaped amphiphilic poly(allylamine)
(2008-11)Twelve novel poly(allylamine) (PAA)-based, comb-shaped amphiphilic polymers have been developed. Hydrophobic groups of cetyl, palmitoyl and cholesteryl were randomly grafted to PAA and quaternisation was carried out on ... -
Polyelectrolyte nanoparticles with high drug loading enhance the oral uptake of hydrophobic compounds
(2006-05)In the pharmaceutical industry, orally active compounds are required to have sufficient water solubility to enable dissolution within the gastrointestinal tract prior to absorption. Limited dissolution within the ... -
Choosing Not to Take Phosphate Binders : The Role of Dialysis Patients' Medication Beliefs
(2011)Objective: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving haemodialysis are at risk of cardiovascular disease and bone disorders related to high levels of serum phosphate (PO(4)). Phosphate binders are an important ...