The genus Bradyrhizobium encompasses a variety of bacteria that can live in symbiotic and endophytic associations with legumes and non-legumes, and are characterized by physiological and symbiotic versatility and broad geographical distribution. However, despite indications of great genetic variability within…

The book deals with the topic of Operating Systems from and intuitive perspective and then delves into more technical concepts, which makes it appropriate for a first introductory course on the matter.

The use of evolutionary and swarm intelligence algorithms, has become a very popular option to solve complex real-world optimization problems. However, in their original versions, these algorithms lack a mechanism to handle the constraints of the problem i.e. they were…

The PII proteins are found in all three domains of life as key integrators of signals reflecting the balance of nitrogen and carbon. Genetic inactivation of PII proteins is typically associated with severe growth defects or death. However, the molecular…

This is an electronic version of an article published in the Journal of Mental Health, 18(2), pp.121-128. Journal of Mental Health is available online at: http://informahealthcare.com/journal/jmh., Background: The UK government is advocating the use of supported employment to help people…

This is a post-peer-review, pre-copy edited version of an article published in ‘Evidence
and Policy’. The definitive publisher-authenticated version: Statham, E., 2009.
Promoting intergenerational programmes: where is the evidence to inform policy and
practice? Evidence and Policy: A Journal of…

In this review, a comparison between the Lewis acid catalysed and organocatalysed 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is presented with special focus on the enantioselective synthesis of five-membered hetero- or carbocyclic systems, is described. These reactions exhibit very interesting features, but the most…

Applying for ethical review in the United Kingdom can be time consuming and burdensome for researchers. The process can often be made easier by implementing relatively minor changes in the early stages of drawing up the application. In this article…

Aim: To explore the role of the mental health nurse in wards run on therapeutic community principles in one English provincial hospital.

Background: Under a pioneering Medical Superintendent, the restrictive regime for patients with mental health problems in Fulbourn…

Mobile is a rapidly growing and potentially major element of the future Internet, and its environment cannot be sensibly considered in isolation from fixed networks. A note on terminology: Europe uses the term Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) while the United…