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Exploring the perceptual inabilities of Eurasian jays (Garrulus glandarius) using magic effects.

Elias Garcia-Pelegrin, Alexandra K Schnell, Clive Wilkins, Nicola S Clayton

May 27, 2021

In recent years, scientists have begun to use magic effects to investigate the blind spots in our attention and perception [G. Kuhn, Experiencing the Impossible: The Science of Magic (2019); S. Macknik, S. Martinez-Conde, S....

Attention Comparative cognition Corvids MAGIC Perception Adolescent Adult Animals Choice Behavior Female Hand Humans MAGIC Male Middle Aged Passeriformes Perception Young Adult

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Sex-Linkage in Drosophila Melanogaster with Mention of Mutation Factors

D. Wilkins Kirkpatrick

Jan 01, 0001

This 14 page thesis describes experiments conducted to observe sex-linked traits in flies as well as causes of mutations in the chromosomes.

Heredity sex-linkage Chromosomes Sex differences mutations Temperature Biology Life Sciences

Published by: Ursinus College

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The Ontological Structure of the Hermeneutic Circle

Clayton Shoppa, William Zanardi

Dec 10, 2020

In his recent review of a book by Fred Lawrence, Jeremy Wilkins remarked that the author left undeveloped his claim that Lonergan’s functional specialties “thematize the ontological structure of the hermeneutic circle.” Why, he...

Published by: Memorial University of Newfoundland

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A task analysis methodology for the development of minimum physical employment standards

Richard D.M. Stevenson, Andrew G. Siddall, Philip F.J. Turner, James L.J. Bilzon

Aug 31, 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a systematic task analysis process for determination of minimum acceptable job performance in arduous safety-related occupations. Methods: A task analysis using modifications on...

Physically demanding occupations Task analysis physical demands analysis Physical Fitness physical employment standards /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2739 name=Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being name=SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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Intensified training increases salivary free light chains in trained cyclists

Jennifer L.J. Heaney, Sophie C. Killer, Ida S. Svendsen, Michael Gleeson, John P. Campbell

May 01, 2018

Periods of short-term intensified training (IT) are often used by athletes during training cycles over the season and undergoing phases of increased physical stress may impact upon the immune system. This study investigated...

Athletes Exercise Free light chains Inflammation Saliva Training /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3200/3205 name=Experimental and Cognitive Psychology /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2800/2802 name=Behavioral Neuroscience

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The Ontological Structure of the Hermeneutic Circle

Clayton Shoppa, William Zanardi

Dec 10, 2020

Published by: Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Salivary free light chains as a new biomarker to measure psychological stress: the impact of a university exam period on salivary immunoglobulins, cortisol, DHEA and symptoms of infection

Lylah Irshad, Sian Faustini, Lili Evans, Mark T. Drayson, John P. Campbell, Jennifer L.J. Heaney

Dec 01, 2020

Introduction: Measurement of immunoglobulin free light chains (FLCs) in saliva can serve as a non-invasive biomarker in health and behavioural research. FLCs have been explored in relation to physiological stress but FLC...

Cortisol DHEA free light chain IgA Infection Saliva Stress /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2712 name=Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1300/1310 name=Endocrinology /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2800/2807 name=Endocrine and Autonomic Systems /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2738 name=Psychiatry and Mental health /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2800/2803 name=Biological Psychiatry /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being name=SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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Intensified training increases salivary free light chains in trained cyclists

Jennifer L.J. Heaney, Sophie C. Killer, Ida S. Svendsen, Michael Gleeson, John P. Campbell

May 01, 2018

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Validity and Reliability of Firefighting Simulation Test Performance

Richard D.M. Stevenson, Andrew G. Siddall, Philip J.F. Turner, James L.J. Bilzon

Jun 30, 2019

OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity and reliability of a firefighting simulation test (FFST). METHODS: Sixty-nine operational firefighters completed a best-effort FFST on one occasion and 22 participants completed a further...

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A task analysis methodology for the development of minimum physical employment standards

Richard D.M. Stevenson, Andrew G. Siddall, Philip F.J. Turner, James L.J. Bilzon

Aug 31, 2016

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Free light chains as an emerging biomarker in saliva:

Alec Rapson, Emily Collman, Sian Faustini, Zehra Yonel, Ian L. Chapple, Mark T. Drayson, Alex Ritcher, John Campbell, Jenifer L.J. Heaney

Jan 01, 2020

Background
Salivary free light chains (FLCs) are an emerging biomarker in health and behavioural research. However, little is known regarding biological variability of salivary FLCs and how they relate to other established...

free light chain IgA DHEA Saliva Diurnal variation Oral immunity

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Training-related changes in force-power profiles

Steffi L. Colyer, Keith A. Stokes, James L.J. Bilzon, Danny Holdcroft, Aki I.T. Salo

Apr 01, 2018

Purpose: Athletes' force-power characteristics influence sled velocity during the skeleton start, which is a crucial determinant of performance. This study characterized force-power profile changes across an 18-month period...

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A cross-sectional comparison between cardiorespiratory fitness, level of lesion and red blood cell distribution width in adults with chronic spinal cord injury

Tom E. Nightingale, Gurjeet S. Bhangu, James L.J. Bilzon, Andrei V. Krassioukov

Feb 01, 2020

Objectives: To assess; (1) differences in red blood cell distribution width between individuals with chronic (>1 year), motor-complete cervical (n = 21), upper-thoracic (n = 27) and thoracolumbar (n = 15) spinal cord...

Erythrocytes Oxygen Consumption Physical Fitness Red blood cell distribution width Spinal Cord Injuries /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2732 name=Orthopedics and Sports Medicine /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3600/3612 name=Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Salivary free light chains as a new biomarker to measure psychological stress: the impact of a university exam period on salivary immunoglobulins, cortisol, DHEA and symptoms of infection

Lylah Irshad, Sian Faustini, Lili Evans, Mark T. Drayson, John P. Campbell, Jennifer L.J. Heaney

Dec 01, 2020

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An analytical model to assess the efficacy of the British HND programme in the Arabian Gulf region

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

By developing a logit model, this study attempts to identify the determinants which influence the efficacy of the HND programme. The total sample comprised of 104 final-year students surveyed in two university sector colleges in...

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Human resource development through vocational education in the United Arab Emirates

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

This article examines the provision of post-secondary vocational education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It aims to explore the role of vocational education in supporting the national human resource development strategy and...

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Student and employer perceptions of British higher education in the Arabian Gulf region

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

This study examines the perceptions of students and employers in two Arabian Gulf countries of the Higher National Diploma (HND) and British higher education in general. The need for a higher education qualifications framework...

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The Role of the Frontal Lobe in Communication

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

The ability to maintain eye contact while speaking is a difficult skill for many people to master. Because of the importance of nonverbal communication skills in everyday life, it is prudent to examine the reasons for this...

eye contact fNIRs eye tracking communication Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences

Published by: Ursinus College

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Who benefits from foreign universities in the Arab Gulf States?

Stephen Wilkins

Feb 01, 2011

The Arab Gulf States are the largest hosts of international branch campuses globally. By increasing higher education capacity in the Arab Gulf States by over 30,000 places, foreign institutions have, through various forms of...

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Human resource development through vocational education in the United Arab Emirates

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

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An analytical model to assess the efficacy of the British HND programme in the Arabian Gulf region

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

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International briefing 9

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

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Higher education in the United Arab Emirates

Stephen Wilkins

Jan 01, 0001

During the last decade, several countries across the Middle and Far East have established higher education hubs, some of which have grown rapidly by attracting foreign universities to set up international branch campuses. The...

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Priority, Overreaching and Surprises under the Land Registration Act 2002

MJ Dixon

Jan 26, 2017

Before the advent of title registration, if a transaction was tainted by a vitiating factor, one would ask whether the transaction was void or voidable and, if the former, the nemo dat rule would apply and the innocent victim...

Mortgages Overreaching Overriding interests Proprietary rights Sale and leaseback Setting aside Unconscionable bargains

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Reflections on the spoon test.

Clive Wilkins, Nicola Clayton

Oct 10, 2019

In this paper, we shall use Tulving's seminal empirical and theoretical research including the 'Spoon Test' to explore memory and mental time travel and its origins and role in planning for the future. We will review the...

Child Development Convergent evolution of cognition Corvids Episodic memory mental time travel Subjective experience of thinking Animals Anticipation Psychological Biological Evolution Birds Humans Memory Episodic Mental Processes Mental Recall

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