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A clinically relevant in vivo model for the assessment of scaffold efficacy in abdominal wall reconstruction
(SAGE Publications, 2016-12-30)An animal model that allows for assessment of the degree of stretching or contraction of the implant area and the in vivo degradation properties of biological meshes is required to evaluate their performance in vivo. Adult ... -
A cloud-based distributed data collection system for decentralised wastewater treatment plants
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A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a structured pulmonary rehabilitation education programme for improving the health status of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd): the prince study protocol
(Springer Nature, 2011-01-18)Background: A key strategy in improving care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the provision of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes have been successful ... -
A colimit of classifying spaces
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A collagen-based scaffold delivering exogenous microrna-29b to modulate extracellular matrix remodeling
(Elsevier BV, 2014-04-01)Directing appropriate extracellular matrix remodeling is a key aim of regenerative medicine strategies. Thus, antifibrotic interfering RNA (RNAi) therapy with exogenous microRNA (miR)-29B was proposed as a method to modulate ... -
A combined experimental and numerical study of stab-penetration forces
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A combined organic-inorganic sea-spray source function
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-01-01)This study presents a novel approach to develop a combined organic-inorganic sub-micron sea-spray source function for inclusion in large-scale models. It requires wind speed and surface ocean chlorophyll-a concentration ... -
A common neural mechanism for speech perception and movement initiation specialized for place of articulation
(Informa UK Limited, 2016-09-26)It had been proposed that there was a single shared mechanism in the left hemisphere of the brain, called the general motor programmer, that was necessary for not only the perception of speech but the initiation of hand ... -
A communications framework for extended enterprise performance measurement
(Informa UK Limited, 2006-06-01)Inter-organizational performance measurement communication is a neglected facet of the performance measurement literature. Performance measurement (PM) is undergoing a transformation in today's business environment, ... -
A community needs assessment for rural mental health promotion
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2000-06-01)This paper describes the needs assessment phase of a mental health promotion programme for rural communities in Ireland. As part of a larger study encompassing four rural communities, a cross-sectional study of the mental ... -
A community-engaged assessment of barriers and facilitators to rapid stroke treatment
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A comparative examination of healthcare use related to hearing impairment in europe
(SAGE Publications, 2018-01-01)Introduction: The economic burden of hearing impairment is an area of increased interest. In this paper we examine the relationship between hearing impairment and service use in 14 European countries. Methods: Based on the ... -
A comparative experiment of control architectures
(Elsevier BV, 1996-06-01)This paper presents the results of two research projects in the CIM laboratory of the Cooperative Engineering Centre (CEC) in Amsterdam. The two projects involve the design and implementation of control systems for shop ... -
A comparative review of fisheries management experiences in the european union and in other countries worldwide: iceland, australia, and new zealand
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016-02-06)This study compares the details and performance of fisheries management between the EU and a selection of other countries worldwide: Iceland, New Zealand, and Australia, which are considered in many respects to be among ... -
A comparative study on attitudes, mental health and job stress amongst gps participating, or not, in a rural out-of-hours co-operative
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2005-04-01)Objectives. To test the study hypothesis that GPs participating in co-operatives will have more positive attitudes towards co-operatives, better mental health and less stress than GPs using traditional out-of-hours ... -
A comparison of emotion annotation approaches for text
(MDPI AG, 2018-05-11)While the recognition of positive/negative sentiment in text is an established task with many standard data sets and well developed methodologies, the recognition of a more nuanced affect has received less attention: there ... -
A comparison of latanoprost and dorzolamide in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a 3 month, randomised study
(BMJ, 2000-06-01)Aims-To compare the effects on intraocular pressure (IOP) and side effects of monotherapy with either latanoprost or dorzolamide in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Methods-224 patients with open angle glaucoma ... -
A comparison of maternal versus paternal nonverbal behavior during child pain
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016-02-20)Parental behavior plays a significant role in children's pain response. Prior research has found generally no differences between mothers' and fathers' verbal behavior during child pain. This study compared mothers' and ...