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The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...physical intimidation and how lifestyle can be negatively affected. Criminal justice social work A fascinating look into the criminal justice system and how it intersects with Social Services in Scotland, highlighting the importance of the service user but also the responsibility that comes with this approach. The sheriff’s court Sheriff Frank Crowe discusses his...
World-Changing Women: Mary Prince
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Mary Prince

...physically and sexually. In 1815 she was taken to Antigua by her then-owner, John Wood. There she met and married Daniel James, a former slave who had bought his freedom. Since she had not asked permission to marry, she was severely beaten as punishment. In 1828 Prince was taken by the Woods to London, where escaped from them the same year. She sought help from the...
Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach
Society, Politics & Law

Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach

...physical or emotional health of children and moves from ideas about children and violence in very localized contexts – within families and with peers at school – through to the broader community and on to the international perspective. It also analyses the different roles that children take on in relation to violence, such as victim, perpetrator, witness, colluder and...
Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care

...physical and mental health. Digital innovation in social care and social work explores how digital technology has made a difference, both to the social care sector and people living in their own communities. It also looks at how incorporating technology in the home and in community settings has a range of benefits to people's wellbeing and ability to maintain independence...
Melt casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Melt casting

...physical chain entanglement is provided by terminating the short chains with crystalline segments. Design: Has been used produce a range of shapes and sizes from 2.5 g to 9 kg, with wall thicknesses down to 1.5 mm. Low stresses applied to polymer during mould filling mean that complex shapes can be made without fear of distortion or stress-cracking. Ideal for prototyping...
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Supporting student-led research
Education & Development

Supporting student-led research

...physics, psychology and geography require students to design, undertake and evaluate their own research projects. For many practitioners supporting these students this presents a number of challenges. Researchers from the Children’s Research Centre (CRC) developed a partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC). The FSC is the leading provider of geography and...
What is testosterone?
Nature & Environment

What is testosterone?

...physical characteristics, the release of testosterone is also associated with larger body bills, increased muscle mass and more and more bodily hair. But it’s also associated with some interesting psychological characteristics as well, and these include, greater aggression, more dominant behaviour, but also really interesting behaviour known as risk-taking. -End of...
Nanotechnology: Good things come in small packages
Science, Maths & Technology

Nanotechnology: Good things come in small packages

...physics and material sciences. Its application in medicine constitute an emerging field of research with great focus to be given on nanoparticles use for cancer treatment. Nanotechnology offers a vital tool for researchers in cancer detection, diagnosis, prevention and therapy. Statistics for this disease show that at least 1 in 2 people in UK will develop it at some...