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The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability (2017)
Journal Article
Cuthbert, M., Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., & Jones, P. (2017). The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8), 2138-2144. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002346

The purpose of this study was to examine the application of the change of direction deficit (CODD) to a 90° cut test in order to examine whether CODD provides a unique evaluation of an individual’s cutting ability. Thirty-six male collegiate team–spo... Read More about The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability.

‘Now all I care about is my future’ – supporting the shift : a summary (2017)
Other
Hazel, N. (2017). ‘Now all I care about is my future’ – supporting the shift : a summary. London

This summary report proposes a theory of change for the effective resettlement of young people leaving custody. It recognises that effective and sustainable resettlement facilitates a shift in the way that a young person sees themselves, from an iden... Read More about ‘Now all I care about is my future’ – supporting the shift : a summary.

"Now all I care about is my future" : Supporting the shift : Framework for the effective resettlement of young people leaving custody (Full report) (2017)
Other
Hazel, N. (2017). "Now all I care about is my future" : Supporting the shift : Framework for the effective resettlement of young people leaving custody (Full report). London

This document presents a new framework for understanding effective resettlement of young people. It has been produced as part of the Beyond Youth Custody (BYC) programme, funded under the Big Lottery Fund’s Youth in Focus initiative.


This new... Read More about "Now all I care about is my future" : Supporting the shift : Framework for the effective resettlement of young people leaving custody (Full report).

Emic and etic analysis (2017)
Book Chapter
Whitaker, E. (2017). Emic and etic analysis. In The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory. Wiley Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118430873.est0640

This entry explores the origins and usage of the terms “emic” and “etic” as they relate to positions of knowledge in research in the social sciences.The entry explains the origins of the emic–etic distinction and how these have changed over time. Read More about Emic and etic analysis.

Psychology at work : improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace (2017)
Report
Weinberg, A., & Doyle, N. (2017). Psychology at work : improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace

This report, written by Dr Ashley Weinberg, CPsychol., AFBPsS, and Nancy Doyle CPsychol., AFBPsS, brings together evidence from across the discipline to demonstrate how policy makers can work to improve psychological wellbeing and productivity in the... Read More about Psychology at work : improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace.

Lifting and pregnancy outcomes: feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (2017)
Journal Article
Kwegyir-Afful, E., Verbeek, J., Aziato, L., Seffah, J., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K., & Räsänen, K. (2018). Lifting and pregnancy outcomes: feasibility of a randomized controlled trial. Occupational Medicine, 68(1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx166

Background: The highest incidence of preterm birth (18%) occurs in Africa but the causes are largely unknown. Some studies have reported adverse effects of maternal physical exertion on birth outcomes. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is proposed... Read More about Lifting and pregnancy outcomes: feasibility of a randomized controlled trial.

Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities (2017)
Journal Article
Millard, D. (2018). Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 16(2), 224-240. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2017.1401454

This paper argues that links between academia and other economic sectors are increasing, especially through intersectoral mobility of university graduates. Murray [(2010). “The Oncomouse that Roared: Hybrid Exchange Strategies as a Source of Distinct... Read More about Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities.

Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices (2017)
Journal Article

This paper explores the use of mobile technology to enable lift-share in the leisure travel domain of camping tourism. Here mobile devices can connect a user community on the move undertaking non-routine trips and reveal temporal and spatial connecti... Read More about Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices.

Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom (2017)
Journal Article
Allely, C., & Cooper, P. (2017). Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom. Journal of Law and Medicine, 25(1), 105-123

Concern has been highlighted in the literature regarding how juries and judges handle cases which involve a defendant with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relatively little research on judicial perceptions or decision-making regarding individuals... Read More about Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom.

Evaluation of an exercise referral scheme in the United Kingdom : medium term outcomes (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Prior, F., Coffey, M., Robins, A., & Cook, P. (2017, November). Evaluation of an exercise referral scheme in the United Kingdom : medium term outcomes. Presented at 13th Annual Meeting and 8th Conference of HEPA Europe, Zagreb, Croatia

Introduction: Exercise referral schemes (ERS) aim to increase the physical activity (PA) levels of people with chronic health conditions. To date, the efficacy of ERS has been inconclusive due to the variable nature of scheme characteristics and eval... Read More about Evaluation of an exercise referral scheme in the United Kingdom : medium term outcomes.

Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions (2017)
Journal Article
properties, boundary and loading conditions. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 17(2), 559-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-017-0978-3

The objective of this study was to develop and validate
a subject-specific framework for modelling the human
foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based
finite element modelling, individualised multi-body musculoskeletal
modelling... Read More about Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions.

‘There is a Fracture, We Need to Fix It’ : the use of high fidelity simulation to improve student nurses’ confidence when caring for patients with complications of fracture (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Pennington, N., & Klunder-Rosser, J. (2017, November). ‘There is a Fracture, We Need to Fix It’ : the use of high fidelity simulation to improve student nurses’ confidence when caring for patients with complications of fracture. Presented at RCN Orthopaedics and Trauma Conference, Chester

Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice (2017)
Journal Article
Lee, S., Fenge, L., & Collins, B. (2018). Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice. Social Work Education, 37(3), 315-327. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2017.1401602

This paper explores the importance of including sexual well-being within social work practice and education. Social workers often work with individuals for whom opportunities for sexual expression are limited and who face discriminatory attitudes. Se... Read More about Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice.

Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia : a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis (2017)
Journal Article

Objectives:
To update previous reviews and provide a more detailed overview of the effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis of communication training-interventions for carers of people living with dementia.
Method:
We searched CINAHL... Read More about Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia : a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis.

Reporting of ethical considerations in clinical trials in Chinese nursing journals (2017)
Journal Article
Wu, Y., Howarth, M., Chunlan, Z., Xue, J., Jiexia, O., & Xiaojin, L. (2019). Reporting of ethical considerations in clinical trials in Chinese nursing journals. Nursing Ethics, 26(4), 973-983. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733017722191

Background: It is acknowledged that publishers now require all primary research papers to demonstrate
that they have obtained ethical approval for their research.
Objectives: To assess the rate of reporting of ethical approval in clinical trials in... Read More about Reporting of ethical considerations in clinical trials in Chinese nursing journals.