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Data relating to Smith et al 2022.xlsx
No full textData relating to Smith et al (final author Dr Emily Gwyer Findlay) published 2022.</p
Walking and chewing gum at the same time: Australia’s free trade area strategy
No full textThe pursuit of free trade area agreements (FTAs), according to some, does not impede the multilateral trade negotiations process. It is argued to the contrary in the present paper that the FTA approach does impede the multilateral one. Comments are offered on common approaches to the analysis of the impact of FTAs, on the reasons why, despite concerns evident in these comments, the FTA strategy has become so popular, and on ways out of a dilemma of FTA proliferation, or at least ways to avoid the risks associated with it.International Relations/Trade,
Investigating sailing styles and boat set-up on the performance of a hydrofoiling Moth dinghy
No full textThe adoption of hydrofoils in the International Moth class of dinghy has posed new challenges to sailors both in terms of the set-up of the boat and hydrofoils, and their sailing techniques and styles. The experience of sailors in the class indicates that the height above the water surface at which the boat is flown (ride height) and the amount of windward heel (heel angle) are critical factors affecting performance, particularly in upwind sailing. The fore-aft position of the helm affects the stability of the craft and, in conjunction with the aft foil settings, alters the pitch orientation of the craft and offers potential for significant gains in performance. A four degree of freedom velocity prediction programme (VPP) with the capability to investigate these factors is presented and used to demonstrate how the fore-aft position of the helm and the aft foil may be used in conjunction to maximise speed
The role of practical work in the developing practice of beginning physics teachers
No full textThe role and rationale of practical work in teaching school science are receiving renewed scrutiny (Abrahams and Saglam, 2010). This paper is a case study which reports part of a larger longitudinal study which used semi-structured interviews to explore the approaches of beginning teachers of physics to teaching electricity during Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and beyond. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. One of the emergent themes was the use of practical work in secondary school science. All of the beginning teachers had embedded the use of practical work in their teaching. This paper discusses their reasons for doing so and compares their responses with the rationales suggested by Hodson (1993), Lunetta, Hofstein, Clough, Abell, & Leerman (2007) and Abrahams (2011). The implications for ITE and continuing professional development (CPD) are discussed
Estimation of anisotropic permeability in trabecular bone based on microCT imaging and pore-scale fluid dynamics simulations
No full textAbstract not availableC. Daish, R. Blanchard, K. Gulati, D. Losic, D. Findlay, D.J.E. Harvie, P. Pivonk
Employer and labour provider perspectives on Eastern European migration to the UK
No full textIn a relatively short space of time Eastern Europe has become one of the principal source regions of migrants to the UK and citizens from these states now constitute some of the largest foreign-born populations in the country. This paper focuses on these trends from the perspective of UK employers and labour providers. Three main topics are covered; 1. The function served by East European migrant labour in the UK labour market and how this has changed over time. 2. Employers’ motivations for engaging with East European migrant labour. 3. The migration channels that shape how East European labour is sourced by UK employers. The findings demonstrate how the perspectives and practices of employers and recruiters can play an important role in influencing how East European labour migration flows to the UK are represented and produced
Immigration, Scotland and the constitutional change debate: Geography, difference and the question of scale
No full textThis research uses the 2011 UK Census to explore the diverse immigration picture in the UK. In contrast to a simplistic comparison between England and Scotland, this briefing paper suggests that a more pertinent approach is to consider how Scotland compares with English regions. The authors provide evidence which argues that Scotland, and indeed other parts of the UK, would benefit from a more nuanced approach to immigration policy
Understanding job quality
No full textThis is a special issue of Human Relations edited by P Findlay, A Kalleberg and C Warhurst
Student teachers views on the nature of science: do they change during a one year pre-service programme?
No full textThe nature of science (NOS) remains a central issue of pre-service teacher education. We considered the student teacher as a scientist, their background from undergraduate, previous postgraduate and life experiences as well as monitoring changes in their responses to a short questionnaire derived from McComas et al (1998). The study aimed to map the students' understanding of (NoS) with a view to developing their pedagogical content knowledge as well as establishing baseline data to measure the effect of future interventions during the pre-service programmes (such as teaching about NoS or the Philosophy of Science) It is also anticipated that we will be well placed to promote ACfE aspirations as well as informing our programme in relation to developing Responsible Citizens and Effective Contributors who can contribute meaningfully to debates about controversial scientific issues
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