Pyrroloquinoline quinone aza-crown ether complexes as biomimetics for lanthanide and calcium dependent alcohol dehydrogenases by Vetsova, Violeta A., Fisher, Katherine R., Lumpe, Henning, Schäfer, Alexander, Schneider, Erik K., Weis, Patrik, Daumann, Lena J.

“…In addition, we report a new straightforward synthetic route (3 steps instead of 11 and 33 % instead of 0.6 % yield) for biomimetic ligands based on PQQ. We show that when studying biomimetics for MDH, larger metal ions and those with lower charge in this case promote the dehydrogenation reaction more effectively and that this is likely an effect of the ligand design which must be considered when studying biomimetics. …”
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Managing attitudes towards sexual difference in large cohort teaching in higher education by Whitehead, Graham

“…Challenging a lack of sensitivity to sexual difference can be problematic in large cohort environments – staff need to be trained specifically to promote engagement The use of e-resources and discussion forums is an effective way to engage the group Online polls are a useful starting point to begin the debate especially when exploring the interface between sexual difference and religious or cultural viewpoints Facilitating the debate is central – ethical and moral considerations need to be addressed carefully and with sensitivity.…”
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Putin cracks down on media by Sloane, Wendy

“…How can we really know what is going on in Russia when we don't have access to it - and are not allowed to report about it?…”
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Anti-inflammatory and anti-glycolytic effect of momordica charantia aqueous extract and charantin in lipopolysaccharide induced RAW264.7 cells by Lee, Shi Yan

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Unevenness 2013-14, The Brazil Programme at the Cass by Denicke-Polcher, Sandra, Jessen, Dann, Hall, Richard, Lewis, Julian, Lösing, Judith

“…These encounters have been very encouraging and offer students a chance to connect their research to a wider frame and build upon the strong link between the two schools and cities. We are looking forward to the programme developing further and would like to thank staff and students from the Cass and Escola da Cidade, as well as all the supporters, who are making the ongoing Brazil Programme happen. …”
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The impact of mandatory non-financial reporting on corporate governance mechanisms: insight from an Italian global player by Carungu, Jonida, Molinari, Matteo, Nicolò, Giuseppe, Pigatto, Giacomo, Sottoriva, Claudio

“…Findings: Results highlights that the process of non-financial reporting implementation is strictly linked with management and governance mechanisms as relevant changes in reporting practices necessarily require proper governance systems. …”
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The formulation of an author's 'other' in late postmodern fiction by Snider, Zachary

“…The novel also details the bizarre misadventures that unravel when three motley siblings launch cataclysmic revenge on their significant others, whom they've learned are leading secret naughty lives. …”
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Cognitive flow by Moneta, Giovanni B.

“…Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1975/2000) identified flow in the early 1970s by interviewing surgeons, rock climbers, composers, dancers, chess players, and athletes and asking them to report their experience when they engaged in the most challenging phases of their preferred endeavors.…”
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Valuing American style derivatives by least squares methods by Cerrato, Mario

“…We find that the accuracy of these estimators is remarkable, even when more exotic financial derivatives are considered. …”
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Human Rights, Celebrity and Democracy by Wheeler, Mark

“…When the singer commented that Putin had agreed to a meeting he quickly received a denial from the Kremlin. …”
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Development of superhydrophobic ceramic hollow fibre membranes from Malaysian kaolin for efficient carbon dioxide capture in membrane contactor by Abdulhameed, Mohammed Abdulmunem

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Tunnel face stability in non-homogeneous soil by Khezri, Nima

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Control of the photovoltaic emulator using fuzzy logic based resistance feedback and binary search by Ayop, Razman

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Application of reinforcement learning methods to computer game dynamics by Booth, David John

“…Using the gradient of P21 a selection rule is derived and when combined with UCB a new complete exploratory policy is demonstrated for 3-arm bandit that requires just over half the sample size when compared with pure UCB. …”
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A mixed methods process evaluation of a print-based intervention supported by internet tools to improve physical activity in UK cancer survivors by Webb, Justin, Peel, Jenna, Fife-Schaw, Chris, Ogden, Jane

“…Results The Move More Pack was suggested to be most useful when delivered towards the start of the cancer journey to those with a positive attitude to fight cancer but with a low level of physical activity, capitalising on a teachable moment. …”
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British travellers in Switzerland 1814-1860 by Heafford, Michael Richard

“…Firstly, little has been written about the British on the Continent between the end of the eighteenth century, when the Grand Tour may be considered to have ended, and the period when railways were sufficiently established to create new styles of travel, for instance in the development of 'package tours'. …”
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Entertainment noise control in Algeria by Belayat, Nadia Bousseksou

“…The measurements show a considerable increase in the noise level when the 'weddings' are on. This would not prove acceptable in the UK. …”
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Mixed tree nuts, cognition and gut microbiota: a 4-week, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover trial in healthy non-elderly adults by Haskell-Ramsay, Crystal, Dodd, Fiona L., Smith, Darren, Cuthbertson, Lewis, Nelson, Andrew, Lodge, John K., Jackson, Philippa A.

“…No significant changes to bacterial community alpha or beta diversity were observed when comparing nut consumption to the placebo arm. …”
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The effects of herbal extracts and compounds on the glucose metabolism in Hep G2 cells by Kandunuri, Kiran Kumar

“…And demonstrated significant glucose uptake (p<0.05, p<0.01), and consumption activity (p<0.05, p<0.001), when compared to the biguanides class of oral anti-hyperglycaemic agent metformin (p<0.01). …”
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Embodied reflective practice : the embodied nature of reflection-in-action by Gray, Andrew Lee

“…Knowing-in-action (Schön, 1983) describes the tacit knowing implicit in skillful performance when practice is going well, reflection-inaction (Schön, 1983) takes over, and describes the processes cycled through, only when problems are encountered in practice. …”
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