Lassa fever susceptibility modelling and mapping in Nigeria using geospatial technique by Linda, Izah Ngozi

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Influence of waste glass and effective microorganism on the mechanical properties of concrete by Mallum, Isa

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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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Applications of flow to work by Moneta, Giovanni B.

“…In the early 1970s, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi interviewed surgeons, rock climbers, composers, dancers, chess players, and athletes, asking them to report their experience when they engaged in the most challenging phases of their preferred endeavors, and he reported the findings in the seminal book Beyond Boredom and Anxiety (1975/2000). …”
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An exploration of a traceur's experience of lack of progression in parkour: a grounded theory study by Torchia, Kasturi D.

“…Parkour consists of practitioners finding a route through predominantly urban terrain, mastering various physical and psychological skills to overcome obstacles in the most efficient, effective way possible (Belle, 2009). …”
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Content-based indexing of low resolution documents by Md Nor, Danial

“…Image search is related with finding images that are similar for the known query image found in a given image database. …”
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The effectiveness of project management by stakeholders in enhancing project and stakeholder management by Aladpoosh, Hamid

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An analysis of humanitarian intervention in action by Szamuely, George

“…This submission examines these claims in light of the standards that the advocates of humanitarian intervention have themselves put forward in order to measure the success or otherwise of any military action undertaken to stop mass atrocities and to save endangered civilians. My findings suggest that, even judged by those standards, NATO’s actions in Bosnia and Kosovo fell well short of success. …”
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Behavioural microanalysis of dopamine autoreceptor function by Muscat, Richard

“…The Implications of these findings are discussed in relation to the hypothesis that antidepressant drugs increase DA function by reducing the sensitivity of presynaptic DA receptors.…”
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Electronic cigarette users lack intention to quit vaping by Skerry, Alex, Lusher, Joanne, Banbury, Samantha

“…We conclude from our study findings that the majority of vapers do not intend to reduce or quit using electronic cigarettes and this issue has fundamental implications regarding the long-term negative effects of vaping; that will take time to unfold and further research to fully appreciate.…”
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An IPA study of transgenerational trauma in the third generation of holocaust survivors by Sherman, Antonia

“…Method: Semi-structured interviews of six participants were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Findings: Through analysis three superordinate themes emerged; Holocaust at the core of identity; Salience of family influences within life; internal conflict over sense of purpose: burden vs honour. …”
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Schemas and psychological distress in skin disease: a preliminary investigation into the role of schemas in UK patients with psoriasis and eczema by Mizara, Alexandra

“…Results suggest that the combined group of dermatology outpatients can be differentiated in terms of schemas and those beliefs are predictive of their symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings have a clear relevance to the theoretical underpinning of psychological impact in skin disorders and to counselling practice. …”
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Biomedical engineering applications: cell engineering by Abdul Hamil, Muhammad Mahadi

“…The high voltage exposure on cells have shown interesting findings which gives us an idea on how to develop a dug free wound healing method in the nearest future. …”
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Factors influencing the adoption of online banking services in Malaysia by Mohamed Zabri, Shafie, Ahmad, Kamilah, Ho, Huay Huay

“…Data was analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Findings showed that the level of online banking services adoption is quite low among respondents and all three factors have a significant influence on the level of adoption of online banking among respondents…”

Corporate governance practices and comprehensive income by López-Quesada, Erika, Camacho-Miñano, María-del-Mar, Idowu, Samuel O.

“…Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 237 firms from the Standards & Poor (S&P) 500 index during the years 2004-2009, multivariate statistical analyses are conducted to confirm the authors’ main hypothesis. Findings The results indicate that having high levels of corporate governance culture has a positive impact on a measure of firms’ financial performance, namely, CI. …”
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“Guide or conversation?” The experience of Second-Generation Pakistani Muslim men receiving CBT in the UK by Tarabi, Said Aris, Loulopoulou, Angela Ioanna, Henton, Isabel

“…“Benefits of CBT: Simple tools, big impact, enlightenment”, and “Limitations of CBT: Problems with language.” These findings seek to inform counselling psychologists and services working with SGPMM, to contribute meaningfully to existing research literature, and to encourage future research.…”

International Financial Integration and Long Run Trends in Short Term Japanese Interest Rates by Bruce, David, Bojkova, Viara

“…Japanese trajectories are then compared to those of key foreign short-term rates and their relationship examined using cointegration analysis to assess the impact of international financial integration. The findings suggest that lasting changes began in the inter-war period when short-term volatility persistence fell. …”
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On the conceptualization and measurement of flow by Moneta, Giovanni B.

“…The analysis reveals that, although the concept of flow remained stable since its inception, the models of flow that researchers developed in conjunction with the measurement methods changed substantially over time. Moreover, the findings obtained by applying the various measurement methods led to corroborations and disconfirmations of the underlying models, and hence provided indications on how to interpret and possibly modify flow theory. …”
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Redefinition of state apparatuses: AKP’s formal-informal networks in the online realm by Irak, Daghan, Öztürk, Ahmet Erdi

“…In the Turkish context, the use of Twitter as a means of communication is particularly pertinent, as it stands out as a unique channel for democratic discourse. The findings of our research confirm that the Twitter interactions of the 25 official and unofficial state apparatuses, with very few exceptions, constitute a network well-connected to the core, mostly represented by Erdoğan.…”
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Enhancing and embedding work-related learning: innovative practice in an Interiors programme by Newman, Kaye

“…Following the successful completion of my application to become a SFHEA (Senior Fellowship), the following article was based on its researched findings.and published with the investigations. The paper discusses the importance of work placement, and how the students positively respond to its challenges, excited about their career opportunities ahead.However when the students return from placement they quickly revert to old ways of working and engaging with with projects, in short our present classroom environment lowers their expectations of pace and professional working patterns.is there a way to encourage the students to work consistently throughout their designated time within the studios. the paper proposes a series of time related workshops that identify as a defined and prescriptive task that will work towards the larger body of the project. …”
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