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Parametric analysis and minimization of entropy generation in bioinspired magnetized non-Newtonian nanofluid pumping using artificial neural networks and particle swarm optimization (2021)
Journal Article
Abbas, M., Beg, O., Zeeshan, A., Hobiny, A., & Bhatti, M. (2021). Parametric analysis and minimization of entropy generation in bioinspired magnetized non-Newtonian nanofluid pumping using artificial neural networks and particle swarm optimization. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 24, 100930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2021.100930

Magnetohydrodynamic rheological bio-inspired pumping systems are finding new
applications in modern energy systems. These systems combined the electrically conducting properties of
flowing liquids with rheological behaviour, biological geometries a... Read More about Parametric analysis and minimization of entropy generation in bioinspired magnetized non-Newtonian nanofluid pumping using artificial neural networks and particle swarm optimization.

Identification of an orally active carbazole aminoalcohol derivative with broad-spectrum anti-animal trypanosomiasis activity (2021)
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Cai, X., Wang, W., Lai, D., Zhang, X., Yao, J., Yu, Y., …Lun, Z. (2021). Identification of an orally active carbazole aminoalcohol derivative with broad-spectrum anti-animal trypanosomiasis activity. Acta tropica, 219, 105919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105919

Animal trypanosomiasis, caused by the members of subgenus Trypanozoon (Trypanosoma brucei brucei, T. evansi and T. equiperdum), has reduced animal productivity leading to significant negative economic impacts in endemic regions. Due to limited drug d... Read More about Identification of an orally active carbazole aminoalcohol derivative with broad-spectrum anti-animal trypanosomiasis activity.

The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics (2021)
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Wang, K., Raychoudhury, S., Hu, D., Ren, L., Liu, J., Xiu, H., …Qian, Z. (2021). The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 9, 644582. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.644582

This paper aims to further our previous study to investigate the effect of speed on the human metatarsophalangeal (MP) joint kinematics during running on level ground. The 3D motion of the foot segments was captured by a twelve-camera motion analysis... Read More about The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics.

A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter (2021)
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Lilleker, J. (2021). A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter. Journal of Criminal Law, 85(5), 335-361. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220183211009319

In seeking to provide a solution to the issues raised by medical manslaughter, Wheeler and Wheeler have recently proposed reform by way of a reconceptualised offence based on a breach of a fiduciary duty amounting to a betrayal of trust. This article... Read More about A betrayal of trust? Back to the drawing board for medical manslaughter.

Mechanical properties of graphene (2021)
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Sun, Y. W., Papageorgiou, D. G., Humphreys, C. J., Dunstan, D. J., Puech, P., Proctor, J. E., …San-Miguel, A. (2021). Mechanical properties of graphene. Applied Physics Reviews, 8(2), 021310. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0040578

This paper reviews the mechanical properties of graphene with particular attention to what is established and what is still uncertain. It clarifies the thickness and the elastic constants, and by also considering also phonon frequencies, it argues th... Read More about Mechanical properties of graphene.

From policy to patient: Using a socio-ecological framework to explore the factors influencing safe practice in UK primary care (2021)
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Litchfield, I., Perryman, K., Avery, A., Campbell, S., Gill, P., & Greenfield, S. (2021). From policy to patient: Using a socio-ecological framework to explore the factors influencing safe practice in UK primary care. Social Science and Medicine, 277, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113906

Background
The recent and rapid changes in the model of primary care delivery have led to an increased focus on patient safety in what is one of the most diverse and complex healthcare settings. However, previous initiatives have failed to deliver t... Read More about From policy to patient: Using a socio-ecological framework to explore the factors influencing safe practice in UK primary care.

Incidence and risk factors for poor ankle functional recovery, and the development and progression of posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis after significant ankle ligament injury (SALI) : the SALI cohort study protocol (2021)
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Bestwick-Stevenson, T., Wyatt, L., Palmer, D., Ching, A., Kerslake, R., Coffey, F., …Scammell, B. (2021). Incidence and risk factors for poor ankle functional recovery, and the development and progression of posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis after significant ankle ligament injury (SALI) : the SALI cohort study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22(1), 362. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04230-8

Background: Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, accounting for up to 5% of all Emergency Department visits in the United Kingdom. Ankle injury may be associated with future ankle osteoarthritis. Up to 70% of ankle osteo... Read More about Incidence and risk factors for poor ankle functional recovery, and the development and progression of posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis after significant ankle ligament injury (SALI) : the SALI cohort study protocol.

Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK (2021)
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Stevens, B. J., Skermer, L., & Davies, J. (2021). Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK. Radiography, 27(4), 1006-1013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.03.006

Introduction
The chest x-ray (CXR) is the most commonly performed x-ray examination in England, UK. Reporting radiographers provide a cost-effective and safe solution for managing CXR backlogs, but not all Trusts support this service development. Th... Read More about Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK.

A review : a comprehensive review of soft and rigid wearable rehabilitation and assistive devices with a focus on the shoulder joint (2021)
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Majidi Fard Vatan, H., Nefti-Meziani, S., Davis, S., Saffari, Z., & El-Hussieny, H. (2021). A review : a comprehensive review of soft and rigid wearable rehabilitation and assistive devices with a focus on the shoulder joint. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 102(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-021-01353-x

The importance of the human upper limb role in performing daily life and personal activities is significant. Improper functioning
of this organ due to neurological disorders or surgeries can greatly affect the daily activities performed by patients.... Read More about A review : a comprehensive review of soft and rigid wearable rehabilitation and assistive devices with a focus on the shoulder joint.

The effect of speed on Achilles tendon forces and patellofemoral joint stresses in high performing endurance runners (2021)
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Starbuck, C., Bramah, C., Herrington, L., & Jones, R. (2021). The effect of speed on Achilles tendon forces and patellofemoral joint stresses in high performing endurance runners. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 31(8), 1657-1665. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13972

Achilles tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain are common running injuries associated with increased Achilles tendon (AT) forces and patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stresses. This study examined AT forces and PFJ stresses at different running speeds in hig... Read More about The effect of speed on Achilles tendon forces and patellofemoral joint stresses in high performing endurance runners.

Quantitative Comparison of Human and Software Reliability in the Categorisation of Sit-to-stand Motion Pattern. (2021)
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Job, M., Battista, S., Stanzani, R., Signori, A., & Testa, M. (2021). Quantitative Comparison of Human and Software Reliability in the Categorisation of Sit-to-stand Motion Pattern. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 29(1), 770-776. https://doi.org/10.1109/tnsre.2021.3073456

The Sit-to-Stand (STS) test is used in clinical practice as an indicator of lower-limb functionality decline, especially for older adults. Due to its high variability, there is no standard approach for categorising the STS movement and recognising it... Read More about Quantitative Comparison of Human and Software Reliability in the Categorisation of Sit-to-stand Motion Pattern..

The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis: a systematic review of the literature (2021)
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Spacey, A., Hipperson, V., Gloster, A., & Mercer, C. (2021). The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis: a systematic review of the literature. Radiography, 27(2), 654-662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.08.005

Introduction
Increasing prevalence in breast cancers, workforce shortages and technological advancements have increased the need to further develop advanced practice in breast diagnosis. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme has been... Read More about The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis: a systematic review of the literature.

Induced Torpor as a Countermeasure for Low Dose Radiation Exposure in a Zebrafish Model (2021)
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Cahill, T., Abraham da Silveira, W., Renaud, L., Williamson, T., Wang, H., Chung, D., …Hardiman, G. (2021). Induced Torpor as a Countermeasure for Low Dose Radiation Exposure in a Zebrafish Model. Cells, 10(4), Article 906. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040906

The development of the Artemis programme with the goal of returning to the moon is spurring technology advances that will eventually take humans to Mars and herald a new era of interplanetary space travel. However, long-term space travel poses unique... Read More about Induced Torpor as a Countermeasure for Low Dose Radiation Exposure in a Zebrafish Model.

Electromyographical Differences Between the Hyperextension and Reverse-Hyperextension (2021)
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Cuthbert, M., Ripley, N. J., Suchomel, T. J., Alejo, R., McMahon, J. J., & Comfort, P. (2021). Electromyographical Differences Between the Hyperextension and Reverse-Hyperextension. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(6), 1477-1483. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004049

The aims of this study were to compare muscle activation of the erector spinae (ES), gluteus maximus (GMax), and biceps femoris (BF) during the hyperextension (HE) and reverse-HE (RHE) exercises. Ten subjects (age, 23 ± 4 years; height, 175.9 ± 6.9 c... Read More about Electromyographical Differences Between the Hyperextension and Reverse-Hyperextension.

Forecasting and modelling the uncertainty of low voltage network demand and the effect of renewable energy sources (2021)
Journal Article
Alasali, F., Foudeh, H., Ali, E., Nusair, K., & Holderbaum, W. (2021). Forecasting and modelling the uncertainty of low voltage network demand and the effect of renewable energy sources. Energies, 14(8), 2151. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14082151

More and more households are using renewable energy sources, and this will continue as the world moves towards a clean energy future and new patterns in demands for electricity. This creates significant novel challenges for Distribution Network Opera... Read More about Forecasting and modelling the uncertainty of low voltage network demand and the effect of renewable energy sources.

Developing an integrated approach to the evaluation of outdoor play settings : rethinking the position of play value (2021)
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Parker, R., & Al-Maiyah, S. (2022). Developing an integrated approach to the evaluation of outdoor play settings : rethinking the position of play value. Children's Geographies, 20(1), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2021.1912294

This paper reports on the development of an evaluation tool supporting the review and
development of play parks. The Play Park Evaluation Tool (PPET) considers key areas
contributing to the accessibility and usability of play parks including non-pl... Read More about Developing an integrated approach to the evaluation of outdoor play settings : rethinking the position of play value.

Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: a narrative review (2021)
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Hyde, D., Littlewood, C., Mazuquin, B., & Manning, L. (2021). Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: a narrative review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26(4), 254-261. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2021.1894377

Optimum rehabilitation following Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) remains a contentious topic. A wide range of often conflicting evidence and opinion exists regarding several aspects of the rehabilitation process. This has resulted in a wide variety of diff... Read More about Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: a narrative review.

Application of the Gaussian Mixture Model to Classify Stages of Electrical Tree Growth in Epoxy Resin (2021)
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Abubakar Mas’ud, A., Sundaram, A., Alfredo Ardila-Rey, J., Schurch, R., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Aini Bani, N. (2021). Application of the Gaussian Mixture Model to Classify Stages of Electrical Tree Growth in Epoxy Resin. Sensors, 21(7), Article 2562. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21072562

In high-voltage (HV) insulation, electrical trees are an important degradation phenomenon strongly linked to partial discharge (PD) activity. Their initiation and development have attracted the attention of the research community and better understan... Read More about Application of the Gaussian Mixture Model to Classify Stages of Electrical Tree Growth in Epoxy Resin.

Augmented feedback can change body shape to improve glide efficiency in swimming (2021)
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Papic, C., Andersen, J., Naemi, R., Hodierne, R., & H Sanders, R. (2021). Augmented feedback can change body shape to improve glide efficiency in swimming. Sports Biomechanics, https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2021.1900355

Curvatures of the body can disrupt fluid flow and affect hydrodynamic resistance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a feedback intervention on glide performance and torso morphology. Eleven male and female national swimmers perf... Read More about Augmented feedback can change body shape to improve glide efficiency in swimming.

Music making in the community with people living with dementia and care partners – ‘I’m leaving feeling on top of the world’ (2021)
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Smith, S., Innes, A., & Bushell, S. (2022). Music making in the community with people living with dementia and care partners – ‘I’m leaving feeling on top of the world’. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30(1), 114-123. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13378

Evidence exists relating to music-based initiatives and positive health outcomes for people living
with dementia who can access them. Yet, knowledge about the impact of ‘music-making’ on the
wellbeing of community dwelling people with dementia is l... Read More about Music making in the community with people living with dementia and care partners – ‘I’m leaving feeling on top of the world’.