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Item Open Access Characterisation of the transcriptional potential of intergenic CCG-repeats(Cranfield University, 2011-08) Cozens, Jacob; Jones, ChristopherCCG repeats have been found to have a non random distribution throughout the human genome. Previous analysis of ChIP-seq data from 800 intergenic CCG-repeats shows that they are associated with RNA polymerase II and several histone modifications that characterise transcription initiation including H3K4me3. RNA polymerase II, H3K4me3 and nucleosome distribution profiles have been analysed at these repeat regions using computer programming techniques. These profiles have in part been found to be similar to those observed at transcription start sites and so this raises the potential for CCG repeats to be implicated as alternative sites for transcription initiation.Item Open Access Data Relating to MCWASP 2023 Conference Paper: A Mathematical Examination of the Impact of Mould Transparency to Infrared Radiation on Solidification during the Investment Casting Process(Cranfield University, 2023-08-24 16:53) Jones, ChristopherOpening the Research Data - MCWASP folder shows the three characterisation experiments conducted and the experiment: DiL = Dilatometry - coefficient of thermal expansion DSC = Differential scanning calorimetry - specific heat capacity LFA = Laser flash analysis - Thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity Thermocouple and Simualation - temperature results from experiments and comparable simulation reults Dilatometry Opening the DiL folder shows several files: Files ending .ngb-cle refer to baseline or calibration measurements Files ending .ngb-dle are sample measurements Text files folder contained data exported from the Proteus Analysis software in a general format Python script for plotting With Python installed, open up a command terminal, change directory to the location of the Python script using the cd command, then type python "name of file" to run it. Text Files This folder contains exported results from the Proteus Analysis software, called by the Python script. Differential Scanning Calorimetry Opening the DSC folder shows several files: Files ending .ngb-bdc refer to baseline or calibration measurements Files ending .ngb-ddc are sample measurements Python script for plotting Text files folder contained data exported from the Proteus Analysis software in a general format With Python installed, open up a command terminal, change directory to the location of the Python script using the cd command, then type python "name of file" to run it. Text Files This folder contains exported results from the Proteus Analysis software. Laser flash analysis Opening the LFA folder shows several files: .txt file shows the data exported from the Proteus LFA Analysis software .lfa files are the raw measurements from the LFA instrument requiring NETZSCH specific software to open .mdb files are the database files that support the raw files Python scripts plot the exported data Adjusted database files Adjusted Databases Contains the altered database files for the different samples indicated. During the original tests, the density was entered incorrect. Using Microsoft Access these files can be opened and the density was changed manually before being loaded into the Proteus LFA Analysis software Thermocouple and Simulation Opening this folder shows several files: in718-8mmred.txt is the experimental results from the in metal thermocouple trad_2_read_out.txt is the experimental results from the in shell thermocouples .py file is the python file used in plotting these results Simulation 1 folder contains the first half of the simulation results Simulation 2 folder contains the second half of the simulation resultsItem Open Access Ethical investment: An analysis trends in UK socially responsible investments funds(2004-09) Jones, Christopher; Robbins, PeterSocially Responsible Investment (SRI) is a growing sector in the financial world. SRI involves selecting and investing in stocks based on the ethical views of investors, and then screening, negatively and positively, companies for investment. Some of the ethical issues commonly addressed by SRI funds are alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and environmental and social issues. A model was adapted from Spillers 4 P’s for Ethical business to provide an analytical framework for generating qualitative theories about socially responsible investment (SRI). The aim of the thesis was to use this analytical framework as a starting point and develop/collapse it through constant comparison with data, in line with the grounded theory approach. Semi structured interviews were conducted with members of different groups with interests in SRI, and the transcriptions were coded using the qualitative data analysis software programme Atlas.ti. The results of the interviews confirm that the central driving force behind SRI is the investor, and this has been the case since SRIs inception. However, interviews with informants also reveal that there is an increasing influence from asset managers, as they recognise that SRI can provide a more sustainable form of investment. Changes in social attitudes about the role business plays in society are also behind an increasing desire to make corporations more accountable. Funds that use engagement as an investment strategy are trusted more by investors, because they are seen to have a greater commitment to socially responsible issues, but informants said that these funds need to be more transparent in their engagement policies. Many of the interviewees believed that there was a need for the integration of social, environmental, and ethical issues, with financial criteria when funds consider investment decisions.