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Ten minutes with Dr Joseph Home, Medical Directors Leadership Fellow at Pennine Acute NHS Trust (2020)
Journal Article
Waugh, C., & Home, J. (2020). Ten minutes with Dr Joseph Home, Medical Directors Leadership Fellow at Pennine Acute NHS Trust. BMJ Leader, https://doi.org/10.1136/leader-2020-000376

As a Foundation Year 2 Doctor Joseph was given the unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role. This short interview discusses some of the challenges and key messages from this experience.

Improving mealtimes for paediatric intensive care children and families : a quality improvement initiative (2020)
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De Monte, M., Marti Petit, E., Baudin, F., Zamor, J., Ford-Chessel, C., Tume, L., …Valla, F. (2021). Improving mealtimes for paediatric intensive care children and families : a quality improvement initiative. Nursing in Critical Care, 26(4), 288-296. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12567

Introduction: Many critically ill children can be fed orally at some point during their paediatric intensive care (PICU) stay, but reduced appetite and other factors may impact on their intake. At home, oral feeding is usually delivered by parents; s... Read More about Improving mealtimes for paediatric intensive care children and families : a quality improvement initiative.

Parameterised non-intrusive reduced-order model for general unsteady flow problems using artificial neural networks (2020)
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Sugar-Gabor, O. (2021). Parameterised non-intrusive reduced-order model for general unsteady flow problems using artificial neural networks. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 93(5), 1309-1331. https://doi.org/10.1002/fld.4930

A non-intrusive reduced-order model for nonlinear parametric flow problems is developed. It is based on extracting a reduced-order basis from high-order snapshots via proper orthogonal decomposition and using multi-layered feedforward artificial ne... Read More about Parameterised non-intrusive reduced-order model for general unsteady flow problems using artificial neural networks.

Impact of different syringe pumps on red cells during paediatric simulated transfusion (2020)
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Pardo, L., Sorgini Peterlini, M., Tume, L., & Pedreira, M. (2020). Impact of different syringe pumps on red cells during paediatric simulated transfusion. Nursing in Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12561

Background: Critically ill patients frequently need blood transfusions. For safety, blood must be delivered via syringe infusion pumps, yet this can cause red cell damage and increase the rate of haemolysis. Aims and objectives: To evaluate bioche... Read More about Impact of different syringe pumps on red cells during paediatric simulated transfusion.

Non-infectious status indicated by detectable IgG antibody to SARS-CoV-2 (2020)
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Denning, D., Kilcoyne, A., & Ucer, C. (2020). Non-infectious status indicated by detectable IgG antibody to SARS-CoV-2. British Dental Journal, 229(8), 521-524. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-2228-9

A key tenet of protection from infection for dentists is to know who is not infectious. The evidence base regarding protection from respiratory pathogens in dentistry is poor. Those with a positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody are non-infectious (>99% cer... Read More about Non-infectious status indicated by detectable IgG antibody to SARS-CoV-2.

The BaSICS (Baby Skin Integrity Comparison Survey) study : a prospective experimental study using maternal observations to report the effect of baby wipes on the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis in infants, from birth to eight weeks of age (2020)
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Price, A., Lythgoe, J., Ackers-Johnson, J., Cook, P., Clarke-Cornwell, A., & MacVane Phipps, F. (2021). The BaSICS (Baby Skin Integrity Comparison Survey) study : a prospective experimental study using maternal observations to report the effect of baby wipes on the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis in infants, from birth to eight weeks of age. Pediatrics and Neonatology, 62(2), 138-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2020.10.003

Background Baby wipes have been shown to be safe and effective in maintaining skin integrity when compared to the use of water alone. However, no previous study has compared different formulations of wipe. The aim of the BaSICS study was to ident... Read More about The BaSICS (Baby Skin Integrity Comparison Survey) study : a prospective experimental study using maternal observations to report the effect of baby wipes on the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis in infants, from birth to eight weeks of age.

Can machine learning be used to reduce overtreatment of the axilla in breast cancer? Results from a retrospective cohort study (2020)
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Jozsa, F., Ahmed, M., Baker, R., & Douek, M. (2020). Can machine learning be used to reduce overtreatment of the axilla in breast cancer? Results from a retrospective cohort study. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(2), e19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2020.11.195

Background: Patients with early breast cancer undergoing primary surgery who have low axillary nodal burden can safely forego axillary node clearance (ANC). However, routine use of axillary ultrasound (AUS) leads to 43% of patients in this group havi... Read More about Can machine learning be used to reduce overtreatment of the axilla in breast cancer? Results from a retrospective cohort study.

Türkiye’nin Kitlesel Akınlar Deneyiminin Çatışma Modeli ve 3Ka Ekseninde Değerlendirilmesi (2020)
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Sirkeci, I., & Utku, D. (2020). Türkiye’nin Kitlesel Akınlar Deneyiminin Çatışma Modeli ve 3Ka Ekseninde Değerlendirilmesi. Göç dergisi (Print), 7(2), https://doi.org/10.33182/gd.v7i2.631

Turkey is an old country of immigration and immigrants, which has entered the international migration literature later. A significant part of the international population movements, especially since the end of the 19th century, has been the transboun... Read More about Türkiye’nin Kitlesel Akınlar Deneyiminin Çatışma Modeli ve 3Ka Ekseninde Değerlendirilmesi.

New hope or old futures in disguise? Neoliberalism, the Covid-19 pandemic and the possibility for social change (2020)
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Ellis, A., Briggs, D., Lloyd, A., & Telford, L. (2020). New hope or old futures in disguise? Neoliberalism, the Covid-19 pandemic and the possibility for social change. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 40(9/10), 831-848. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-07-2020-0268

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the implications of both the Covid-19 pandemic and UK lockdown for the social, political and economic future of the UK. Drawing on primary data obtained during the lockdown and the theoretical conc... Read More about New hope or old futures in disguise? Neoliberalism, the Covid-19 pandemic and the possibility for social change.

Accessibility in 360º video players (2020)
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Hughes, C., & Montagud, M. (2021). Accessibility in 360º video players. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 80(20), 30993-31020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-020-10088-0

Accessibility is a key requirement for any multimedia tool and application. With the current trend towards immersive experiences, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and 360o video, it becomes key that these environments are adapted to be fully accessible... Read More about Accessibility in 360º video players.

Detection and identification of ethanal-derived spin-trapped free radicals using headspace thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) (2020)
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Manzoor, K., Mishra, S., & Podmore, I. (2020). Detection and identification of ethanal-derived spin-trapped free radicals using headspace thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS). Free Radical Research, 54(10), 745-755. https://doi.org/10.1080/10715762.2020.1841183

In this study, we demonstrate a novel approach to the detection and identification of the products of spin-trapped free radicals. Hydroxyl free radicals were generated by Fenton-based chemistry in the presence of ethanal and the spin-trapping agent... Read More about Detection and identification of ethanal-derived spin-trapped free radicals using headspace thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS).

Mitochondrial Fission Factor (MFF) inhibits mitochondrial metabolism and reduces breast cancer stem cell (CSC) activity (2020)
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Sánchez-Alvarez, R., De Francesco, E., Fiorillo, M., Sotgia, F., & Lisanti, M. (2020). Mitochondrial Fission Factor (MFF) inhibits mitochondrial metabolism and reduces breast cancer stem cell (CSC) activity. Frontiers in Oncology, 10, 1776. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2020.01776

Elevated mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism represent key features of breast cancer stem cells (CSCs), whose propagation is conducive to disease onset and progression. Therefore, interfering with mitochondria biology and function may be regarded... Read More about Mitochondrial Fission Factor (MFF) inhibits mitochondrial metabolism and reduces breast cancer stem cell (CSC) activity.

Twelve recommendations for advancing marine conservation in European and contiguous seas (2020)
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Katsanevakis, S., Coll, M., Fraschetti, S., Giakoumi, S., Goldsborough, D., Mačić, V., …Yates, K. (2020). Twelve recommendations for advancing marine conservation in European and contiguous seas. Frontiers in Marine Science, 7, 565968. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.565968

Like most ocean regions today, the European and contiguous seas experience cumulative impacts from local human activities and global pressures. They are largely in poor environmental condition with deteriorating trends. Despite several success storie... Read More about Twelve recommendations for advancing marine conservation in European and contiguous seas.

The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking (2020)
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Preece, S., & Alghamdi, W. (2021). The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking. Gait & Posture, 83, 250-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.10.021

Background: The head, arms and trunk segment constitute a large proportion of the body’s mass. Therefore, small alterations in trunk inclination may affect lower limb joint moments and muscle activation patterns. Although previous research has invest... Read More about The effect of increasing trunk flexion during normal walking.

In celebration of the K8 telephone kiosk – Britain’s last red, cast-iron phonebox (2020)
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Linge, N., Sutton, A., Hurley, A., & Johannessen, N. (2020). In celebration of the K8 telephone kiosk – Britain’s last red, cast-iron phonebox. Industrial Archaeology Review, 42(2), 141-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/03090728.2020.1812026

Whilst every country in the world has introduced phoneboxes onto its streets, the UK stands alone in having adopted the red phonebox as a symbol of its national identity. However, that symbol is of phonebox designs produced by Giles Gilbert Scott... Read More about In celebration of the K8 telephone kiosk – Britain’s last red, cast-iron phonebox.

Enteral feeding of children on noninvasive respiratory support : a four-centre European study (2020)
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Tume, L., Eveleens, R., Mayordomo-Colunga, J., Lopez, J., Verbruggen, S., Fricaudet, M., …Valla, F. (2021). Enteral feeding of children on noninvasive respiratory support : a four-centre European study. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 22(3), e192-e202. https://doi.org/10.1097/PCC.0000000000002602

Objective: To explore enteral feeding practices and the achievement of energy targets in children on Non-invasive respiratory support (NRS), in four European Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). Design: A four centre retrospective cohort study... Read More about Enteral feeding of children on noninvasive respiratory support : a four-centre European study.

New 12S metabarcoding primers for enhanced Neotropical freshwater fish biodiversity assessment (2020)
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Milan, D., Mendes, I., Damasceno, J., Teixeria, D., Guimaraes Sales, N., & Carvalho, D. (2020). New 12S metabarcoding primers for enhanced Neotropical freshwater fish biodiversity assessment. Scientific reports, 10, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-74902-3

The megadiverse Neotropical fish fauna lacks a comprehensive and reliable DNA reference database, which hampers precise species identification and DNA based biodiversity assessment in the region. Here, we developed a mitochondrial 12S ribosomal DNA r... Read More about New 12S metabarcoding primers for enhanced Neotropical freshwater fish biodiversity assessment.

Aggressive mimicry in a coral reef fish: The prey's view (2020)
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Pierotti, M., Wandycz, A., Wandycz, P., Rebelein, A., Corredor, V., Tashiro, J., …Loew, E. (2020). Aggressive mimicry in a coral reef fish: The prey's view. Ecology and Evolution, 10(23), 12990-13010. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6883

Since all forms of mimicry are based on perceptual deception, the sensory ecology of the intended receiver is of paramount importance to test the necessary precondition for mimicry to occur, that is, model-mimic misidentification, and to gain insight... Read More about Aggressive mimicry in a coral reef fish: The prey's view.

Modelling the effects of ionising radiation on a vole population from the Chernobyl Red forest in an ecological context (2020)
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Vives i Batlle, J., Sazykina, T., Kryshev, A., Wood, M., Smith, K., Copplestone, D., & Biermans, G. (2020). Modelling the effects of ionising radiation on a vole population from the Chernobyl Red forest in an ecological context. Ecological Modelling, 438, 109306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2020.109306

A novel mathematical model was developed to study the historical effects of ionising radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl accident on a vole population. The model uses an ecosystem approach combining radiation damages and repair, life history and ecolog... Read More about Modelling the effects of ionising radiation on a vole population from the Chernobyl Red forest in an ecological context.

Protein disulfide isomerase A1 regulates breast cancer cell immunorecognition in a manner dependent on redox state (2020)
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Alhammad, R., Khunchai, S., Tongmuang, N., Limjindaporn, T., Yenchitsomanus, P., Mutti, L., …Demonacos, C. (2020). Protein disulfide isomerase A1 regulates breast cancer cell immunorecognition in a manner dependent on redox state. Oncology Reports, 44(6), 2406-2418. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2020.7816

Oxidoreductase protein disulphide isomerases (PDI) are involved in the regulation of a variety of biological processes including the modulation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, unfolded protein response (UPR), ER‑mitochondria communication and t... Read More about Protein disulfide isomerase A1 regulates breast cancer cell immunorecognition in a manner dependent on redox state.