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An Optimized Field Programmable Gate Array Based Noise Reduction Techniques for Fetal Electrocardiogram Signal Processing (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Analyzing fetal electrocardiogram (FECG) signals is essential for identifying fetal cardiac disorders early on, although noise interference is still a problem. Conventional signal processing techniques can produce conflicting findings. With an emphas... Read More about An Optimized Field Programmable Gate Array Based Noise Reduction Techniques for Fetal Electrocardiogram Signal Processing.

The perception, impact and handling of feelings of insecurity (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Outbreaks of feelings of insecurity may result in citizens openly protesting that they feel unsafe — for example, through public demonstrations, public meetings or on social media. Public authorities might assume the problem facing citizens is one of... Read More about The perception, impact and handling of feelings of insecurity.

A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Application of the REFLECT Framework to Psychological Services (2024)
Journal Article
Lomas, C. (2024). A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Application of the REFLECT Framework to Psychological Services. Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 14(11), 3316-3346. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojapps.2024.1411219

The REFLECT Psychological Services Audit Framework was developed to address critical gaps in the evaluation of mental health services, primarily within Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and psychological services. This study aims to assess the fr... Read More about A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Application of the REFLECT Framework to Psychological Services.

An acoustic and psychoacoustic assessment on the noise control of propellers in distributed propulsion configuration using phase-synchronisation Session: Experimental Techniques (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Distributed electric propulsion is widely recoginised as a promising propulsion configuration for next-generation aerial vehicles, including short-to-medium-haul passenger aircraft and urban air mobility vehicles. The presence of multiple propulsors... Read More about An acoustic and psychoacoustic assessment on the noise control of propellers in distributed propulsion configuration using phase-synchronisation Session: Experimental Techniques.

Turning Cancer Immunotherapy to the Emerging Immune Checkpoint TIGIT: Will This Break Through the Limitations of the Legacy Approach? (2024)
Journal Article
Tripp, R. A., Cui, H., & Elkord, E. (2024). Turning Cancer Immunotherapy to the Emerging Immune Checkpoint TIGIT: Will This Break Through the Limitations of the Legacy Approach?. Vaccines, 12(12), 1306. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12121306

The discovery of immune checkpoints (ICs) has pushed cancer treatment into the next era. As an emerging immune checkpoint, the TIGIT/CD155 axis inhibits the cytotoxicity of T and NK cells through multiple pathways. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)... Read More about Turning Cancer Immunotherapy to the Emerging Immune Checkpoint TIGIT: Will This Break Through the Limitations of the Legacy Approach?.

Greater Manchester Social Housing Quality Fund: Tenant Research (2024)
Report
Sherriff, G., Kelly, S., Martin, P., & Pink, J. (2024). Greater Manchester Social Housing Quality Fund: Tenant Research. Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The Social Housing Quality Fund

The University of Salford have conducted social research in order to provide insights on the implementation and impact of the Greater Manchester Social Housing Quality Fund (SHQF). With a particular focus on damp, m... Read More about Greater Manchester Social Housing Quality Fund: Tenant Research.

Healthcare Applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) (2024)
Book Chapter
Esseme, A. C. B., Oladipupo, M. A., Ogechukwu, O. N., Andrew-Vitalis, N., Akpan, E. E., Oseni, V. E., & Matthew, U. O. (2024). Healthcare Applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). In Creating Immersive Learning Experiences Through Virtual Reality (VR) (201-238). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6407-9.ch010

With the advancement of technology, digital gadgets have progressively become tools for educational pedagogy, enabling the widespread application of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in healthcare education. Neurological rehabilitation,... Read More about Healthcare Applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education (2024)
Book Chapter
Waliu, A. O., Muojekwu, E. E., Matthew, U. O., Kazaure, J. S., Oseni, V. E., Ononiwu, C. C., & Haruna, K. (2024). Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education. In Creating Immersive Learning Experiences Through Virtual Reality (VR) (43-76). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6407-9.ch003

Virtual reality simulation has revolutionized the healthcare sector by fusing human skills with cutting-edge technology to promote patient-centered care, clinical efficacy, and a compassionate digital healthcare ecosystem. In order to enhance nursing... Read More about Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education.

Wellbeing of Older Women@Work: a short bite size video (2024)
Digital Artefact
Edge, C. (2024). Wellbeing of Older Women@Work: a short bite size video

This video showcases the findings from a qualitative study exploring the wellbeing of women aged 60 and over in work (funded by FoSS) and the importance of collaboration between researchers and stakeholders globally.

The Camera Is an Engine: Ways of Seeing Perspective, Context and Reflexivity to Make and Shape Markets through Innovative Research Practice (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter explores the performative power of research methods, and specifically the power of audio-visual technologies – the video camera - in capturing and re-presenting data concerning markets, their innovation and transformation. Our claim is t... Read More about The Camera Is an Engine: Ways of Seeing Perspective, Context and Reflexivity to Make and Shape Markets through Innovative Research Practice.

Design methods and market studies: co-design methodology as performative research (2024)
Book Chapter

In an age of climate emergency and social divide, we investigate how the use of design methods in Market Studies can drive positive, real-world change through the development of moral markets. As universities catalyse technological innovation using r... Read More about Design methods and market studies: co-design methodology as performative research.

Market Studies: Mapping, Theorizing and Impacting Market Action (2024)
Book

Market studies is a newly emerging field dedicated to understanding the origins, core concepts, theories and methods currently being used and developed to examine markets in the making. Providing a unique overview that introduces, positions and devel... Read More about Market Studies: Mapping, Theorizing and Impacting Market Action.

The design, implementation of evaluation methods for a Digital Clinical Placement enhancing midwifery learner’s professional capabilities in post-natal bereavement care episodes (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, H. E., & Furber, C. (2024, November). The design, implementation of evaluation methods for a Digital Clinical Placement enhancing midwifery learner’s professional capabilities in post-natal bereavement care episodes. Presented at PerCIE International Conference 2024: Rebalancing Perspectives: Knowing Me, Knowing You., Online

Brief response to Terrar (2024)
Journal Article
Eisner, D. A., Greensmith, D. J., & Trafford, A. W. (2024). Brief response to Terrar. Journal of Physiology, https://doi.org/10.1113/JP288008

Revisiting Critical Systems Thinking: Enhancing the Gaps Through Sustainability and Action Methodologies (2024)
Journal Article

Critical systems thinking (CST) is a holistic framework that has proven instrumental in understanding and addressing complex problems across various domains, including social, environmental, and economic systems. Despite its longstanding reputation f... Read More about Revisiting Critical Systems Thinking: Enhancing the Gaps Through Sustainability and Action Methodologies.

Design and implementation of evaluation methods for a Digital Clinical Placement, enhancing midwifery learner's professional capabilities in postnatal bereavement episodes. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Furber, C., & Evans-Griffiths, H. (2024, November). Design and implementation of evaluation methods for a Digital Clinical Placement, enhancing midwifery learner's professional capabilities in postnatal bereavement episodes. Paper presented at PeRcie International Conference, Online

Presentation delivered at PerCIE International Conference 2024: Rebalancing Perspectives: Knowing Me, Knowing You., Online

13/11/24 - Altrincham Girls/Xaverian/Marple UOS campus visit (2024)
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Altrincham Girls Grammar School, Xaverian College, Marple Sixth Form College visited The University of Salford


Simon Stanton-Sharma and Jade Munslow Ong delivered an afternoon session - lectures and a video essay workshop to 24 students:

Altr... Read More about 13/11/24 - Altrincham Girls/Xaverian/Marple UOS campus visit.

In the eye of the beholder: the role of individual differences in the perception of restorative nature environments (2024)
Thesis
Beevers, D. In the eye of the beholder: the role of individual differences in the perception of restorative nature environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Psychological restoration is the recovery from a period of mental fatigue or stress. Exposure to nature environments has been shown to be particularly conducive to enabling restoration. The focus of restoration research to date has largely been direc... Read More about In the eye of the beholder: the role of individual differences in the perception of restorative nature environments.

The Use Of Real-world Physical Behaviour Information To Support Clinical Decision-making Process In Lower-limb Prosthetic Care (2024)
Thesis

A limited understanding of activity levels and functional status in people with lower limb amputation can adversely impact the healthcare delivery and the individual’s quality of life. Current methods to fit prosthetic limbs and evaluate their impact... Read More about The Use Of Real-world Physical Behaviour Information To Support Clinical Decision-making Process In Lower-limb Prosthetic Care.

Investigating the use of t-lymphocyte and cytokine biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes of major trauma patients (2024)
Thesis
Edirisinghe, N. Investigating the use of t-lymphocyte and cytokine biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes of major trauma patients. (Thesis). University of Salford

Trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally with a significant burden across the globe irrespective of socio-economic levels. In the UK, major trauma (MT) as a result of motor vehicle accidents is the leading cause of death in... Read More about Investigating the use of t-lymphocyte and cytokine biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes of major trauma patients.