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What influences organisational evolution of modern sport: the case of skateboarding
(Emerald, 2018-10-01)Purpose = The purpose of this paper is to investigate the processes that influence the evolution of a modern sport. It focusses on the case of international skateboarding: the sport that was recently included into the ... -
The C4A Evaluation and the Independent Review of Sport Wales Phase 2 Impact Evaluation: Year 2 Report
(Sport Wales, 2017-11)Thematic Studies 2016/17 “Reporting the Findings, Applying the Lessons" -
Design for social value: using design to improve the impact of CSR
(Inderscience, 2018-06-28)This paper discusses the meaning of social value from the design perspective, especially in corporate social responsibility practices, and the contextual issues and values derived from design, considering how companies ... -
Influence of noncircular chainring on male physiological parameters in hand cycling
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015-04-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of a noncircular chainring (NCC) compared with a conventional circular chainring (CC) on hand cycling performance. Eleven nondisabled male participants with no hand ... -
Taijiquan the “Taiji World” Way: Towards a Cosmopolitan Vision of Ecology
(MDPI, 2014-07-28)In this article, we present a case study analysis of data gathered on the practice of the art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) in one UK context. Our interest in looking at this physical culture was in exploring if/how physical ... -
Endothelial dysfunction in hyperandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome is not explained by either obesity or ectopic fat deposition
(Portland Press, 2014-01-31)PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is associated with IR (insulin resistance), increased visceral fat and NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) all of which may contribute to endothelial dysfunction, an early marker of ... -
Association between plasma CCL11 (eotaxin-1) and cognitive status in older adults: Differences between rural and urban dwellers
(Elsevier, 2018-10-09)The chemokine CCL11 has been implicated in age-related cognitive deterioration in mice, yet evidence on the relationship between CCL11 and cognitive function in humans is limited. This study explored associations between ... -
Cabin crew food safety training: A qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2018-09-14)This study aims to explore the status of cabin crew food safety training in different airlines. Using the snowballing technique, 26 cabin crew managers, supervisors and trainers (from 20 international airlines) participated ... -
Adaptation of myocardial twist in the remodelled athlete's heart is not related to cardiac output
(Wiley, 2018-09-11)Despite increased stroke volume (SV), the‘athlete's heart’ has been proposed to have a similar left ventricular (LV) muscle function ‐ as represented by LV twist – compared with the untrained state. However, the underpinning ... -
Examining the effects of combined gait retraining and video self‐modeling on habitual runners experiencing knee pain: A pilot study
(Wiley, 2018-10-01)This multidisciplinary study aimed to reduce stride length (SL) by 2‐4% for two runners (P1, P2) experiencing chronic knee pain using a biomechanical gait retraining and video self‐modeling intervention. The pre – post‐test ... -
Building the ‘Connection’ Between the Student, their Peers and the Lecturer: How Social Media can Enhance Student Engagement and Afford Informal Learning Opportunities
(iated, 2018-07-15)One of the key objectives of the Pedagogy for Employability strand of the University of South Wales (USW) Student Experience Plan , is the creation of ‘transformational learning and social bridges’ which build ‘rounded ... -
Uncovering Human Needs through Visual Research Methods: Two Commercial Case Studies
(EJBRM, 2018-07-01)This paper presents two respective case studies which demonstrate how visual research methods can elicit a deep understanding of the needs of potential end users and drive product and service development at a strategic ... -
Reporting fidelity in the literature for computer aided design and additive manufacture of implants and guides
(Elsevier, 2018-08-25)The aim of this study was to critically evaluate the nature and reporting fidelity of literature about applications of computer aided design (CAD) and metal additive manufacture (AM) to surgical guides and implants. ... -
A life skills development programme for youth football coaches: Programme development and preliminary evaluation
(British Psychological Society, 2018-09-15)This manuscript presents two linked studies that together aimed to design, deliver, and evaluate a service-user informed education programme that focused on improving coaches’ understanding of, and ability to facilitate, ... -
The Way Out
(Parthian, 2018)A book of poems which address the personal, the political, the everyday and the absurd. Includes observations of addiction, illness and loss along with celebrations of the body, exploration of the world and the value of ... -
All in This Together? HRM and the Individualisation of the Academic Worker
(Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2013-09-01)In the context of neoliberal government policymaking in the UK, universities have become increasingly managerial in their approach. Growing market pressures and a commodification of higher education (HE) has had a significant ... -
The influence of industry-university interactions on industrial innovation in Ghana: a structural equation modeling approach
(2015)Business organisations as end users of innovation interact with universities for knowledge transfer for significant improvement in business practices and competitive advantage. These include formal and informal links ... -
Statistical Fluctuations along the Lennard-Jones Melting Curve
(Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Scientific Publishers OWN, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2016)Statistical fluctuations and correlations between thermodynamic properties along the fluid side of the melting line of the Lennard-Jones (LJ) are determined using Molecular Dynamics (MD) computer simulation. Linear regression, ... -
The Influence of National Culture on Consumer Buying Behaviour: An Exploratory Study of Nigerian and British Consumers
(World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2016)Despite the considerable body of literature investigating the influence of National Culture (NC) dimensions on consumer behaviour, there is a lack of studies comparing the influence of NC in Africa with Western European ...
