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The Effectiveness and Perceptions of Three Moderate Intensity Walking Cadence Aids and their Effects on Affective States: a Mixed Methods Study (2024)
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Brown, D., Gray, P. M., Doherty, J., & Simpson, E. E. A. (2024). The Effectiveness and Perceptions of Three Moderate Intensity Walking Cadence Aids and their Effects on Affective States: a Mixed Methods Study. International journal of exercise science, 17(5),

Substantial health benefits can be derived from walking at a moderate intensity cadence. To help regulate this cadence three distinct aids exist 1) self-perception; 2) cadence prescription; 3) auditory cues. This study aimed to compare the effectiven... Read More about The Effectiveness and Perceptions of Three Moderate Intensity Walking Cadence Aids and their Effects on Affective States: a Mixed Methods Study.

Numerical study of hybrid binary Al2O3-Cu-H2O nanofluid coating boundary layer flow from an exponentially stretching/shrinking perforated substrate with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux, heat source, suction and multiple slip effects (2024)
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Venkatadri, K., Sree Harshitha, P., Anwar Beg, O., & Kuharat, S. (in press). Numerical study of hybrid binary Al2O3-Cu-H2O nanofluid coating boundary layer flow from an exponentially stretching/shrinking perforated substrate with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux, heat source, suction and multiple slip effects. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B Fundamentals,

Numerical study of hybrid binary Al2O3-Cu-H2O nanofluid coating boundary layer flow from an exponentially stretching/shrinking perforated substrate with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux, heat source, suction and multiple slip effects. ABSTRACT: Modern coa... Read More about Numerical study of hybrid binary Al2O3-Cu-H2O nanofluid coating boundary layer flow from an exponentially stretching/shrinking perforated substrate with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux, heat source, suction and multiple slip effects.

Social prescribing of urban agriculture: The importance of minimizing risks from soil contamination (2024)
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Beesley, L., & Hardman, M. (2024). Social prescribing of urban agriculture: The importance of minimizing risks from soil contamination. Cities, 149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.104971

The value of Green Social Prescribing (GSP) of Urban Agriculture (UA) is well proven, with many cities witnessing a rise in such activities. However, with burgeoning interest, there comes an increased need to understand the potential risks associated... Read More about Social prescribing of urban agriculture: The importance of minimizing risks from soil contamination.

Just Fun and Games? A sociological consideration of fun in video games. (2024)
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Crawford, G., & Brock, T. (in press). Just Fun and Games? A sociological consideration of fun in video games. Games and Culture,

The concept of ‘fun’ is widely used within the game design and game studies literature, and frequently highlighted as a key component of good games design, as well as a key factor in why people play games. However, it is a term rarely unpacked, and f... Read More about Just Fun and Games? A sociological consideration of fun in video games..

Multiple dimensions of phyllostomid bat biodiversity across ecosystems of the Orinoco Llanos (2024)
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Farneda, F. Z., Otálora‐Ardila, A., Meyer, C. F. J., López‐Arévalo, H. F., Gómez‐Posada, C., & Polanía, J. (in press). Multiple dimensions of phyllostomid bat biodiversity across ecosystems of the Orinoco Llanos. Animal Conservation, https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12941

Understanding the impacts of habitat conversion on species assemblages across multiple biodiversity dimensions (taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic) and spatial scales is pivotal for implementing effective conservation strategies. Here, we survey... Read More about Multiple dimensions of phyllostomid bat biodiversity across ecosystems of the Orinoco Llanos.

Manifesting the Imagined Homeless Body: A Case Study of the Men’s Social Services Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK (2024)
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Moss, O., & Irving, A. (in press). Manifesting the Imagined Homeless Body: A Case Study of the Men’s Social Services Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Urban Planning, 9, https://doi.org/10.17645/up.7842

In this article, we explore the changing ways in which the homeless body has been conceptualised by architects and providers of accommodation for single homeless individuals. Tracing developments from the post-war period to the present, we focus on t... Read More about Manifesting the Imagined Homeless Body: A Case Study of the Men’s Social Services Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

Effects of age and captivity on the social structure and migration survival of a critically endangered bird (2024)
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Bussolini, L. T., Franks, V. R., Heinsohn, R., & Stojanovic, D. (2024). Effects of age and captivity on the social structure and migration survival of a critically endangered bird. Animal Conservation, https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12943

Reintroductions of threatened species is a conservation strategy utilised around the world. Unfortunately, many translocated individuals have poor rates of survival post‐release. If released individuals are unable to socially integrate into wild popu... Read More about Effects of age and captivity on the social structure and migration survival of a critically endangered bird.

Transforming Early Microbial Detection: Investigating Innovative Biosensors for Emerging Infectious Diseases (2024)
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Scott, G. Y., Aborode, A. T., Adesola, R. O., Elebesunu, E. E., Agyapong, J., Ibrahim, A. M., …Obidi, P. O. (2024). Transforming Early Microbial Detection: Investigating Innovative Biosensors for Emerging Infectious Diseases. #Journal not on list, 6, 59 - 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abst.2024.04.002

The recent global pandemic has highlighted an increase in the prevalence of communicable diseases caused by pathogens. The swift transmission of these diseases within a short timeframe presents a substantial risk to public health wo... Read More about Transforming Early Microbial Detection: Investigating Innovative Biosensors for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The digital dilemma in nursing: A critique of care in the digital age (2024)
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Wynn, M. (in press). The digital dilemma in nursing: A critique of care in the digital age. British Journal of Nursing,

This article explores the inherent tension between the nursing profession's empathetic, human-centric ethos and the impersonal nature of digital technology. The article underscores a potentially significant misalignment between nursing concepts of ca... Read More about The digital dilemma in nursing: A critique of care in the digital age.

Does female director expertise on audit committees matter for carbon disclosures? Evidence from the United Kingdom (2024)
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Abbasi, K., Alam, M. A., Bhuiya, M. B. U., & Islam, M. T. (in press). Does female director expertise on audit committees matter for carbon disclosures? Evidence from the United Kingdom. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation,

We investigate whether accounting and non-accounting female financial experts on audit committees influence carbon disclosures. Based on a sample of listed firms from the United Kingdom for 2009-2015, our findings show that non-accounting female expe... Read More about Does female director expertise on audit committees matter for carbon disclosures? Evidence from the United Kingdom.

A scoping review of digital fabrication techniques applied to prosthetics and orthotics: Part 1 of 2—Prosthetics (2024)
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Oldfrey, B. M., Morgado Ramirez, D. Z., Miodownik, M., Wassall, M., Ramstrand, N., Wong, M. S., …Holloway, C. (2024). A scoping review of digital fabrication techniques applied to prosthetics and orthotics: Part 1 of 2—Prosthetics. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, https://doi.org/10.1097/pxr.0000000000000351

Background: Traditionally, the manufacture of prostheses is time-consuming and labor-intensive. One possible route to improving access and quality of these devices is the digitalizing of the fabrication process, which may reduce the burden of manual... Read More about A scoping review of digital fabrication techniques applied to prosthetics and orthotics: Part 1 of 2—Prosthetics.

Enhancing Gearbox Fault Diagnosis through Advanced Feature Engineering and Data Segmentation Techniques (2024)
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Shukla, K., Holderbaum, W., Theodoridis, T., & Wei, G. (in press). Enhancing Gearbox Fault Diagnosis through Advanced Feature Engineering and Data Segmentation Techniques. Machines, 12(4), 261. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12040261

Efficient gearbox fault diagnosis is crucial for the cost-effective maintenance and reliable operation of rotating machinery. Despite extensive research, effective fault diagnosis remains challenging due to the multitude of features available for cla... Read More about Enhancing Gearbox Fault Diagnosis through Advanced Feature Engineering and Data Segmentation Techniques.

A systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions for reducing the injury incidence in youth team-sport players. Part 2: an analysis by movement patterns (2024)
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Ayala, F., Robles-Palazón, F. J., Blázquez-Rincón, D., López-Valenciano, A., López-López, J. A., De Ste Croix, M., …López-López, J. A. (2024). A systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions for reducing the injury incidence in youth team-sport players. Part 2: an analysis by movement patterns. Annals of Medicine, 56(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2024.2337724

The objectives of this network meta-analysis were: (a) to estimate and compare the pooled effects of some injury prevention programs (IPPs) whose exercise-based components were categorized using a movement pattern-specific taxonomy on reducing overal... Read More about A systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions for reducing the injury incidence in youth team-sport players. Part 2: an analysis by movement patterns.

Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists (2024)
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Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., & Mercer, C. (2024). Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists. Radiography, 30(3), 908-919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.04.003

Introduction In response to the critical need for enhancing breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts, this study explored the understanding of challenges and requirements for implementing supplementary b... Read More about Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists.

Identification and support of autistic individuals within the UK Criminal Justice System: a practical approach based upon professional consensus with input from lived experience (2024)
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Woodhouse, E., Hollingdale, J., Davies, L., Al-Attar, Z., Young, S., Vinter, L. P., …Allely, C. (in press). Identification and support of autistic individuals within the UK Criminal Justice System: a practical approach based upon professional consensus with input from lived experience. BMC Medicine, 22(1), 157. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03320-3

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (hereafter referred to as autism) is characterised by difficulties with (i) social communication, social interaction, and (ii) restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours. Estimates of autism prevalence wit... Read More about Identification and support of autistic individuals within the UK Criminal Justice System: a practical approach based upon professional consensus with input from lived experience.

Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults (2024)
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Smusz, M., S. Allely, C., & Bidgood, A. (2024). Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults. Sexuality and Disability, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-024-09840-3

Neurodivergent young people tend to struggle with building and maintaining their romantic relationships. Despite this, there appears to be a lack of appropriate sexuality education delivered to them. This review aims to present and discuss the most c... Read More about Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults.

Early dementia detection with speech analysis and machine learning techniques (2024)
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Jahan, Z., Khan, S. B., & Saraee, M. (in press). Early dementia detection with speech analysis and machine learning techniques. #Journal not on list, 5(1), 65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00217-2

This in-depth study journey explores the context of natural language processing and text analysis in dementia detection, revealing their importance in a variety of fields. Beginning with an examination of the widespread and influence of text data. Th... Read More about Early dementia detection with speech analysis and machine learning techniques.

Numerical solutions for magneto-convective boundary layer slip flow from a nonlinear stretching sheet with wall transpiration and thermal radiation effects (2024)
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Alzahrani, F., Beg, O., & Ferdows, M. (in press). Numerical solutions for magneto-convective boundary layer slip flow from a nonlinear stretching sheet with wall transpiration and thermal radiation effects. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A Applications, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407782.2022.2163945

A mathematical model is presented for magnetohydrodynamic viscous incompressible flow of an electrically conducting Newtonian polymeric fluid from a moving permeable horizontal stretching sheet with variable magnetic field, momentum and thermal sli... Read More about Numerical solutions for magneto-convective boundary layer slip flow from a nonlinear stretching sheet with wall transpiration and thermal radiation effects.

Assessing Bone Mineral Density in Sickle Cell Disease Patients and linking it to Admission Rates: A Prospective Uni-center Study (2024)
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Al-Ansari, R. Y., Alshammari, A. S., Woodman, A., Tawfiq, S. K., Aldawish, M. M., Banjar, A. O., …Habib, A. A. (in press). Assessing Bone Mineral Density in Sickle Cell Disease Patients and linking it to Admission Rates: A Prospective Uni-center Study. #Journal not on list, 15(1), 69-75. https://doi.org/10.4103/joah.joah_22_24

INTRODUCTION: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder with bone mineral density (BMD) as a common clinical manifestation of SCD. With a prevalence of 2.6%, Saudi Arabia is among the highest incidence of SCD worldwide. T... Read More about Assessing Bone Mineral Density in Sickle Cell Disease Patients and linking it to Admission Rates: A Prospective Uni-center Study.

Impact of suppression of the SOS response on protein expression in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli under antimicrobial pressure of ciprofloxacin (2024)
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Recacha, E., Kuropka, B., Díaz-Díaz, S., García-Montaner, A., González-Tortuero, E., Docobo-Pérez, F., …Rodríguez-Martínez, J. M. (in press). Impact of suppression of the SOS response on protein expression in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli under antimicrobial pressure of ciprofloxacin. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 1379534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1379534

Introduction/objective: Suppression of the SOS response in combination with drugs damaging DNA has been proposed as a potential target to tackle antimicrobial resistance. The SOS response is the pathway used to repair bacterial DNA damage induced by... Read More about Impact of suppression of the SOS response on protein expression in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli under antimicrobial pressure of ciprofloxacin.