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Modulation of vascular reactivity by perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) (2018)
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Agabiti Rosei, C., Paini, A., De Ciuceis, C., Withers, S., Greenstein, A., Heagerty, A., & Rizzoni, D. (2018). Modulation of vascular reactivity by perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT). Current Hypertension Reports, 20(44), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-018-0835-5

Purpose of Review: In this review we discuss the role of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) in the modulation of vascular contractility and arterial pressure, focusing on the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and oxidative stress/infla... Read More about Modulation of vascular reactivity by perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT).

New insights into the distribution and conservation status of the Golden-White Tassel-Ear Marmoset Mico chrysoleucos (Primates, Callitrichidae) (2018)
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Ennes Silva, F., Endo, W., de Sousa E Silva Júnior, J., Dos Santos Junior, M., Sampaio, R., & Röhe, F. (2018). New insights into the distribution and conservation status of the Golden-White Tassel-Ear Marmoset Mico chrysoleucos (Primates, Callitrichidae). Primates, 59(4), 347-353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-018-0665-8

Among the 13 Mico species recognized by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, six are listed as "Data Deficient". The geographic range of most of the Mico species has been estimated from only a few records. We report new localities and the geograp... Read More about New insights into the distribution and conservation status of the Golden-White Tassel-Ear Marmoset Mico chrysoleucos (Primates, Callitrichidae).

Endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) alone or in combination with chimney grafts (chEVAS) for treating complications of previous endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures (2018)
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Paraskevas, K., Karouki, M., Rehman, A., Torella, F., McWilliams, R., England, A., & Fisher, R. (2018). Endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) alone or in combination with chimney grafts (chEVAS) for treating complications of previous endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 41(7), 1015-1020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-1952-x

Objective Late complications after previous endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures include type I/III endoleaks causing aneurysm growth and rupture. We reviewed our results from the management of such complications with endovascular aneu... Read More about Endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) alone or in combination with chimney grafts (chEVAS) for treating complications of previous endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures.

Echinococcus granulosus cyst fluid enhances epithelial - mesenchymal transition (2018)
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Mohammed, A., Allen, J., & Rogan, M. (2018). Echinococcus granulosus cyst fluid enhances epithelial - mesenchymal transition. Parasite Immunology, 40(6), e12533. https://doi.org/10.1111/pim.12533

Aims Cystic Echinococcosis is characterised by fluid filled hydatid cysts in the liver and lungs. The cysts are surrounded by a host fibrous layer (the pericyst) which acts to isolate the parasite from surrounding tissues. Previous studies in liver... Read More about Echinococcus granulosus cyst fluid enhances epithelial - mesenchymal transition.

Environmental DNA illuminates the dark diversity of sharks (2018)
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Boussarie, G., Bakker, J., Wangensteen Fuentes, O., Mariani, S., Bonnin, L., Juhel, J., …Mouillot, D. (2018). Environmental DNA illuminates the dark diversity of sharks. Science Advances, 4(5), eaap9661. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aap9661

In the era of "Anthropocene defaunation," large species are often no longer detected in habitats where they formerly occurred. However, it is unclear whether this apparent missing, or "dark," diversity of megafauna results from local species extirpat... Read More about Environmental DNA illuminates the dark diversity of sharks.

Pir2/Rnf144b is a potential endometrial cancer biomarker that promotes cell proliferation (2018)
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Eldakhakhny, S., Zhou, Q., Conforti, F., Crosbie, E., Melino, G., & Sayan, B. (2018). Pir2/Rnf144b is a potential endometrial cancer biomarker that promotes cell proliferation. Cell Death and Disease, 9, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-018-0521-1

Endometrial cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers in developed countries. Its incidence has increased 20% over the last decade and the death rate has increased >100% over the past two decades. Current models for prediction of progno... Read More about Pir2/Rnf144b is a potential endometrial cancer biomarker that promotes cell proliferation.

Exploring zoning scenario impacts upon urban growth simulations using a dynamic spatial model (2018)
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Yin, H., Kong, F., Yang, X., James, P., & Dronova, I. (2018). Exploring zoning scenario impacts upon urban growth simulations using a dynamic spatial model. Cities, 81, 214-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2018.04.010

Dynamic spatial models are being increasingly used to explore urban changes and evaluate the social and environmental consequences of urban growth. However, inadequate representation of spatial complexity, regional differentiation, and growth managem... Read More about Exploring zoning scenario impacts upon urban growth simulations using a dynamic spatial model.

Institutional preferences, demand shocks and the distress anomaly (2018)
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Ye, Q., Wu, Y., & Liu, J. (2019). Institutional preferences, demand shocks and the distress anomaly. British Accounting Review, 51(1), 72-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bar.2018.04.003

Our paper examines the distress anomaly on the Chinese stock markets. We show that the anomaly disappears after controlling for institutional ownership. We propose two hypotheses. The growing scale of institutional investors and changes in institutio... Read More about Institutional preferences, demand shocks and the distress anomaly.

Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury : the FRESH feasibility RCT (2018)
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Radford, K., Sutton, C., Sach, T., Holmes, J., Watkins, C., Forshaw, D., …Phillips, J. (2018). Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury : the FRESH feasibility RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 22(33), 1-124. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22330

Background Up to 160,000 people incur traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the UK. TBI can have profound effects on many areas of human functioning, including participation in work. There is limited evidence of the clinical effectiveness and c... Read More about Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury : the FRESH feasibility RCT.

Liquid mysteries (2018)
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Proctor, J. (2018). Liquid mysteries. Physics world, 31(5), https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/31/5/37

It's easy to assume there's nothing new to learn about liquids. John Proctor explains just how weird liquids can be at high pressures and why this work could shed light on planetary interiors.

Case study: regional cultural differences within and across four western European countries (2018)
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Sirkeci, I. (2018). Case study: regional cultural differences within and across four western European countries. Transnational Marketing Journal, 6(1), 23-47. https://doi.org/10.33182/tmj.v6i1.377

This case study examines and illustrates within country regional cultural differences and cross border cultural similarities across four western European countries. Drawing on the data from the World Values Survey (WVS), we refer to the Schwartz Cult... Read More about Case study: regional cultural differences within and across four western European countries.

Characteristics of a protocol to collect objective physical activity/sedentary behaviour data in a large study : seniors USP (understanding sedentary patterns) (2018)
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Dall, P., Skelton, D., Dontje, M., Coulter, E., Stewart, S., Cox, S., …Chastin, S. (2018). Characteristics of a protocol to collect objective physical activity/sedentary behaviour data in a large study : seniors USP (understanding sedentary patterns). Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 1(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2017-0004

The Seniors USP study measured sedentary behaviour (activPAL3, 9 day wear) in older adults. The measurement protocol had three key characteristics: enabling 24-hour wear (monitor location, waterproofing); minimising data loss (reducing monitor failur... Read More about Characteristics of a protocol to collect objective physical activity/sedentary behaviour data in a large study : seniors USP (understanding sedentary patterns).

Rapid prototyping and its role in supporting architectural design process (2018)
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Bayar, M., & Aziz, Z. (2018). Rapid prototyping and its role in supporting architectural design process. Journal of Architectural Engineering, 24(3), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000307

Model making is a crucial part of the design development for evaluating the form, fit and functionality of a design before a notable investment is performed. The emergence of novel technologies and their increasing uptake are helping to redefine the... Read More about Rapid prototyping and its role in supporting architectural design process.

Introduction to special issue on Webster (2018)
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Bergstrom, C., & Nigri, L. (2018). Introduction to special issue on Webster. ANQ: A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles, Notes and Reviews, 31(2), 146-150. https://doi.org/10.1080/0895769X.2018.1466263

John Webster’s Theater of (Dis)obedience and Damnation: A collection of essays exploring the forms and functions of violence, evil, and social realities in Webster's drama.

Cross-species referential signalling events in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) (2018)
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Worsley, H., & O'Hara, S. (2018). Cross-species referential signalling events in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris). Animal Cognition, 21(4), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-018-1181-3

Referential gestures are used by a signaller to draw a recipient’s attention to a specific object, individual or event in the environment. These gestures have received much research attention in relation to human and non-human primates with great ape... Read More about Cross-species referential signalling events in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris).

Assessing climate risks across different business sectors and industries : an investigation of methodological challenges at national scale for the UK (2018)
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Surminski, S., Di Mauro, M., Baglee, J., Connell, R., Hankinson, J., Haworth, A., …Proverbs, D. (2018). Assessing climate risks across different business sectors and industries : an investigation of methodological challenges at national scale for the UK. Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 376(2121), #20170307. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2017.0307

Climate change poses severe risks for businesses, which companies as well as governments need to understand in order to take appropriate steps to manage those. This, however, represents a significant challenge as climate change risk assessment is its... Read More about Assessing climate risks across different business sectors and industries : an investigation of methodological challenges at national scale for the UK.

Novel soft bending actuator based power augmentation hand exoskeleton controlled by human intention (2018)
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Al-Fahaam, H., Davis, S., Nefti-Meziani, S., & Theodoridis, T. (2018). Novel soft bending actuator based power augmentation hand exoskeleton controlled by human intention. Intelligent Service Robotics, 11(3), 247-268. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11370-018-0250-4

This article presents the development of a soft material power augmentation wearable robot using novel bending soft artificial muscles. This soft exoskeleton was developed as a human hand power augmentation system for healthy or partially hand disabl... Read More about Novel soft bending actuator based power augmentation hand exoskeleton controlled by human intention.

Development of a SMA-fishing-line-McKibben bending actuator (2018)
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Chaoqun, X., Guo, J., Yang, C., Lina, H., & Davis, S. (2018). Development of a SMA-fishing-line-McKibben bending actuator. IEEE Access, 6, 27183-27189. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2830314

High power-to-weight ratio soft artificial muscles are of overarching importance to enable inherently safer solutions to human-robot interactions. Traditional air driven soft McKibben artificial muscles are linear actuators. It is impossible for them... Read More about Development of a SMA-fishing-line-McKibben bending actuator.