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Avoiding plagiarism in academic writing
(2009)Plagiarism means taking the work of another and presenting it as one’s own, resulting in potential upset for the original author and disrepute for the professions involved. This article aims to explore the issue of plagiarism ... -
Authoritarian vs authoritative teaching : Polya and Lakatos
(Springer Nature Link, 2010)How can a teacher be authoritative without being authoritarian? Throughout his adult life, Lakatos campaigned against authoritarian teaching on both scientific and political grounds, without always disentangling the two. ... -
A multiwavelength study of star formation in the vicinity of galactic H II region Sh 2-100
(2010)We present multiwavelength investigation of morphology, physical-environment, stellar contents, and star formation activity in the vicinity of star-forming region Sh 2-100. It is found that the Sh 2-100 region contains ... -
Measurement issues in the sonographic assessment of tennis elbow
(2010)Sonography is increasingly being used for assessment in tennis elbow research and clinical practice, but there are a lack of data regarding its validity, reliability, and responsiveness to change for this application. ... -
GRB 090902B: afterglow observations and implications
(2010)The optical-infrared afterglow of the Large Area Telescope (LAT)-detected long-duration burst, GRB 090902B, has been observed by several instruments. The earliest detection by ROTSE-IIIa occurred 80 minutes after detection ... -
The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope Nearby Galaxies Legacy Survey. II. Warm molecular gas and star formation in three field spiral galaxies
(2010)We present the results of large-area 12CO J = 3-2 emission mapping of three nearby field galaxies, NGC 628, NGC 3521, and NGC 3627, completed at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope as part of the Nearby Galaxies Legacy Survey. ... -
Evolution of the solar activity over time and effects on planetary atmospheres. II. κ1 Ceti, an analog of the sun when life arose on earth
(2010)The early evolution of Earth's atmosphere and the origin of life took place at a time when physical conditions at the Earth were radically different from its present state. The radiative input from the Sun was much enhanced ... -
The double-degenerate nucleus of the planetary nebula TS 01: a close binary evolution showcase
(2010)We present a detailed investigation of SBS 1150+599A, a close binary star hosted by the planetary nebula PN G135.9+55.9 (TS 01). The nebula, located in the Galactic halo, is the most oxygen-poor known to date and is the ... -
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Refugees' Experiences of Psychological Therapy for Trauma
(2010-04-30)Background: Guidelines for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder recommend 8-12 session of trauma-focused CBT or EMDR, however there is an extensive body of literature criticising the PTSD paradigm and usefulness ... -
The representation of female athletes in the textual and visual media
(2001)Whilst the participation of women in sport can be traced back at least as far as 1000BC, there is evidence to suggest that barriers to women’s participation in sport still exist. One possible barrier that can be investigated ... -
The preparation and execution of saccadic eye and goal directed hand movements in patients with Parkinson's disease
(2001)The oculomotor and manual motor systems were studied in a two-segment movement task in a group of patients with Parkinson's disease and in age matched normal controls. In order to avoid reflexive motor movements the selection ... -
Discrimination of intentional and random motion paths by pigeons
(2002)Twelve pigeons (Columba livia) were trained on a go/no-go schedule to discriminate between two kinds of movement patterns of dots, which to human observers appear to be "intentional" and "non-intentional" movements. In ... -
The Displacement and Multiplier Effects of Regional Selective Assistance: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis
(2001)This paper uses a hybrid approach to simulate the effects of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) for Scotland. This combines 'industrial survey' estimation of the direct impacts and computable general equilibrium (CGE) ... -
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 ... -
Food Shopping Behaviour among Ethnic and Non-Ethnic Communities in Britain
(2004)This study compares ethnic and non-ethnic grocery shoppers to establish if their brand preferences differ while shopping in British supermarkets. It is thus an investigation useful for grocery brand positioning. While this ... -
Trust in Software Outsourcing Relationships: An Empirical Investigation of Indian Software Companies
(2006)This paper investigates trust in software outsourcing relationships. The study is based on an empirical investigation of eighteen high maturity software vendor companies based in India. Our analysis of the literature ... -
Booting a Tramp: Charlie Chaplin and the FBI and the Construction of the Subversive Image in Red Scare America
(2003-11-01)This article examines the battle over popular culture in the age of McCarthyism. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, under J, Edgar Hoover, target Charlie Chaplin because of his status as a cultural icon and as part of ... -
Educational approaches in autism : What we know about what to do
(2006)There has been little attempt to relate well-known educational approaches in autism to increased psychological understanding about the condition. This paper addresses that gap. Four discrete educational approaches to autism ... -
Securing graduate commitment: an exploration of the comparative expectations of placement students, graduate recruits and Human Resource Managers within the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industries
(2001)This research begins the process of mapping out human resource (HR) strategies appropriate to the needs of actual and potential graduate employees. The perceptions and attitudes of placement students, recent graduates ...