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A molecular marker for, and the organization of, a cluster of loose smut resistance genes in oat

open access: yes, 2004
Loose smut (Ustilago avenae) resistance breeding is hampered by the many distinct smut races, and the different, poorly characterized resistance genes. Three pathotypes (A13, A60, A617) represent the most common races present in the prairie regions of ...
Hay, Donna   +6 more
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Understanding research, consent and ethics: a participatory research methodology in a medium secure unit for men with a learning disability

open access: yes, 2008
People with learning disability have historically been the subjects or recipients of research, rather than participants or contributors. Whilst there is considerable literature on issues of informed consent, little is known about what people with ...
Inglis, Pamela, Cook, Tina
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Machine vision techniques for inspection of dry-fibre composite preforms in the aerospace industry

open access: yes, 1995
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This thesis presents the results of a three year investigation into machine vision techniques for in-process automated inspection of dry-fibre composite ...
Mitchell, Thomas A
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The role of a nurse-led vascular risk reduction clinic in diabetes care [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Background and Aims Type 2 diabetes is characterised by excess vascular morbidity and mortality. Intensive vascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes patients with microalbuminuria has been shown to significantly reduce future vascular events by 50 ...
MacMahon Tone, Jacqueline
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Tumour chemo sensitivity assays: an investigation into the susceptibility of cells to chemotherapeutics

open access: yes, 2009
To evaluate and identify new candidate cancer drug targets, there is an ongoing need for a reliable, sensitive and quantitative assay that enables the analysis of larger numbers of compounds in preclinical research.
Gill, SC
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Problem-Based Learning versus STAD Leaning Model for Improving Students' Argumentation Skills in Thermochemistry

open access: yes
This study investigates whether the use of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model and Cooperative learning STAD can improve argumentation skills in the thermochemistry chapter. The research sample is 72 grade 11 high school students.
Tyas, Frida Kristining   +3 more
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Anti-racist social work, context and development : refracted through the experiences of black practice teachers [PDF]

open access: yes
This thesis represents an attempt to develop a critical analysis of the context and development of anti-racist social work in Britain, specifically refracted through the experiences and accounts of black practice teachers. It is based on an analysis of
Singh, Gurnam
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High-resolution environmental change in the late Jurassic Kimmeridge clay formation

open access: yes, 2000
Several discrete intervals of the Late Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay Formation were analyzed to assess the high-resolution environmental change, which occurs within laminated lithologies. The material was from new boreholes drilled in Dorset, southern England,
Pearson, S.J.
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Palaeoecology of human impact in northwest England during the early medieval period: investigating ‘cultural decline’ in the Dark Ages

open access: yes, 2010
The period following the Roman withdrawal from England in AD 410 has long been considered a time of ‘cultural decline’, owing to the relative paucity of archaeological evidence relating to this time and the dismal state of affairs described by the Dark ...
Forster, Emily Elizabeth
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Forestry policy and poverty: the case of community forestry in Nepal

open access: yes
Common forests in developing countries are valuable sources of raw material supplies, employment and income generation, particularly for low income households.
Dhakal, Bhubaneswor   +2 more
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