Open access monographs: a humanities research perspective [PDF]
This article discusses the thoughts of a humanities researcher in relation to open access (OA) publishing. Digital media have dramatically improved access to historic texts but library e-books are frustrating due to software and loan arrangements ...
Cheshire, Jim
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From the visual book to the WEB book : the importance of design [PDF]
This paper presents the results of two studies into electronic book production. The Visual book study explored the importance of the visual component of the book metaphor for the production of more effective electronic books, while the WEB book study ...
Gibb, F., Landoni, M., Wilson, R.
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Abstract Classification schemes are a key way of organizing bibliographic knowledge, yet the way that classification schemes communicate their information to classifiers receives little attention. This article takes a novel approach by exploring the visual aspects contained within classification schemes.
Deborah Lee
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Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Jessica H. Whiteside+3 more
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Modern Slavery Knowledge in the Sri Lankan Tea Industry: A Case Study
ABSTRACT This paper explores the state of knowledge about modern slavery and its removal in the high‐risk Sri Lankan tea industry and the way Sri Lanka can move toward elimination of the practice. Primary evidence gathered through a survey of participants in the tea supply chain in Sri Lanka reveals a perceived low level of understanding of modern ...
Katherine Leanne Christ+3 more
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Saxifraga rufescens var. rufescens (Saxifragaceae): A New Addition to the Flora of India
ABSTRACT Saxifraga rufescens Balf.f., a species of Saxifragaceae, previously known from China and Myanmar, is now recorded from Nagaland, India. This study offers detailed morphological descriptions, habitat characteristics, field photographs, distributional data, and an analysis of its taxonomic relationships with closely related species, facilitating
Santanu Dey+4 more
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ABSTRACT Input enhancement techniques, such as frequency of occurrence and typographic enhancement, have been reported beneficial to the learning of L2 collocations. This study compared the effects of three times of frequency and bolding on the learning of L2 collocations by EFL learners so as to find a more effective technique for instructors and ...
Xinrui Cheng+3 more
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Abstract Background To optimise health outcomes, it is important that caregivers understand the instructions on the labels of medicines dispensed for children. Aim To describe how the instructions on the labels of oral liquid medicines dispensed in community pharmacies for a sample of children were presented, focusing on the variation of elements known
Sara Hanning+6 more
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Capturing tacit knowledge: Documenting and understanding recent methodological innovation used in Design Doctorates in order to inform Postgraduate training provision [PDF]
This paper presents a preliminary review of recent Design PhDs that identify and analyse the methodological innovation that is occurring in the field, in order to inform future provision of research training for Design PhDs. Six recently completed Design
Yee, Joyce
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The PACTUM model: product analysis of cost and time using mathematics [PDF]
Establishing a mathematical supply-chain model is a proposition that has received attention due to its inherent benefits of evolving global supply-chain efficiencies.
Rice J. B., Wilson C.
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