All Outputs (1277)

A rapid systematic review of public responses to health messages encouraging vaccination against infectious diseases in a pandemic or epidemic (2021)
Journal Article
Lawes-Wickwar, S., Ghio, D., Tang, M., Keyworth, C., Stanescu, S., Westbrook, J., …Epton, T. (2021). A rapid systematic review of public responses to health messages encouraging vaccination against infectious diseases in a pandemic or epidemic. Vaccines, 9(2), 72. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9020072

Public health teams need to understand how the public responds to vaccination messages in a pandemic or epidemic to inform successful campaigns encouraging the uptake of new vaccines as they become available. A rapid systematic review was performed b... Read More about A rapid systematic review of public responses to health messages encouraging vaccination against infectious diseases in a pandemic or epidemic.

Computational simulations of hybrid mediated nano-hemodynamics (ag-au/blood) through an irregular symmetric stenosis (2021)
Journal Article
Tripathi, J., Vasu, B., & Beg, O. (2021). Computational simulations of hybrid mediated nano-hemodynamics (ag-au/blood) through an irregular symmetric stenosis. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 130, 104213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104213

This article examines theoretically and numerically the unsteady two-dimensional blood flow through a diseased artery featuring an irregular stenosis. An appropriate geometric model is adopted to simulate the irregular stenotic artery. Inspired by dr... Read More about Computational simulations of hybrid mediated nano-hemodynamics (ag-au/blood) through an irregular symmetric stenosis.

Tumor-infiltrating lymphoid cells in colorectal cancer patients with varying disease stages and microsatellite instability-high/stable tumors (2021)
Journal Article
Toor, S., Sasidharan Nair, V., Murshed, K., Abu Nada, M., & Elkord, E. (2021). Tumor-infiltrating lymphoid cells in colorectal cancer patients with varying disease stages and microsatellite instability-high/stable tumors. Vaccines, 9(1), e64. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9010064

Immune checkpoint inhibition is an effective anti-cancer therapeutic approach but has shown limited efficacy in treating colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Importantly, immune constituents of the tumor microenvironment (TME) can influence therapy resp... Read More about Tumor-infiltrating lymphoid cells in colorectal cancer patients with varying disease stages and microsatellite instability-high/stable tumors.

Computational fluid dynamic simulation of thermal convection in green fuel cells with finite volume and lattice Boltzmann methods (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Beg, O., Javaid, H., Beg, T., Prasad, V., Kuharat, S., Kadir, A., …Ozturk, Z. (2021, January). Computational fluid dynamic simulation of thermal convection in green fuel cells with finite volume and lattice Boltzmann methods. Presented at ICETP 2021: 15TH Int. Conference on Energy and Thermal Physics, Rome, Italy

The modern thrust for green energy technologies has witnessed considerable efforts in developing efficient, environmentally friendly fuel cells. This has been particularly so in the automotive sector which is the dominant mode of personal... Read More about Computational fluid dynamic simulation of thermal convection in green fuel cells with finite volume and lattice Boltzmann methods.

Computation of viscous channel flow in a rotating magnetohydrodynamic energy generator configuration with oscillatory effects (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Beg, O., Beg, T., El Gendy, M., Kadir, A., & Leonard, H. (2021, January). Computation of viscous channel flow in a rotating magnetohydrodynamic energy generator configuration with oscillatory effects. Presented at ICETP 2021: 15th International Conference on Energy and Thermal Physics, Rome, Italy

With the desire for a green economy in the 21st century, considerable resurgence in renewable energy systems has been
witnessed. Among the most promising and least environmentally damaging systems is the MHD (magnetohydrodynamic)
energy generator.... Read More about Computation of viscous channel flow in a rotating magnetohydrodynamic energy generator configuration with oscillatory effects.

Linear stability analysis and CFD simulation of thermal viscous fingering instability in anisotropic porous media (2021)
Journal Article
Norouzi, M., Dorrani, S., Shokri, H., & Beg, O. (2021). Linear stability analysis and CFD simulation of thermal viscous fingering instability in anisotropic porous media. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 147(4), 04021006. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29EM.1943-7889.0001906

The water or steam injection in oil fields is a usual method for enhanced oil recovery in petroleum engineering. The thermo-viscous fingering instability is one of the main problems with complex nature that decreases the efficiency of oil extraction.... Read More about Linear stability analysis and CFD simulation of thermal viscous fingering instability in anisotropic porous media.

Understanding sporting social media brand communities, place and social capital – a netnography of football fans (2021)
Journal Article
Fenton, A., Keegan, B., & Parry, K. (2021). Understanding sporting social media brand communities, place and social capital – a netnography of football fans. Communication and Sport, https://doi.org/10.1177/2167479520986149

The emergence of social media and digital channels have expanded communication practices and also created new, virtual spaces where sports fans can interact and communicate directly with each other and with clubs. This article examines the potential... Read More about Understanding sporting social media brand communities, place and social capital – a netnography of football fans.

Microsatellite markers for bearded capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) : transferability and characterization (2021)
Journal Article
Moraes, B., Borges, D., Souza-Alves, J., Boubli, J., & Bezerra, B. (2021). Microsatellite markers for bearded capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) : transferability and characterization. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências (Impresso), 93(2), e20190802. https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202120190802

Natural Sapajus libidinosus populations are in continuous decline due to fragmentation, habitat loss, and the illegal pet trade. They live in Caatinga scrub forests, which already lost over 50% of their original cover. The lack of studies on S. libid... Read More about Microsatellite markers for bearded capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) : transferability and characterization.

Changes on soundscapes reveal impacts of wildfires in the fauna of a Brazilian savanna (2021)
Journal Article
Duarte, M., Sousa-Lima, R., Young, R., Vasconcelos, M., Bittencourt, E., Scarpelli, M., …Pieretti, N. (2021). Changes on soundscapes reveal impacts of wildfires in the fauna of a Brazilian savanna. Science of the Total Environment, 769, 144988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.144988

Wildfire is a natural process in Brazilian savannas, but human activities alter fire regimes and threaten biodiversity. In this study, we used an ecoacoustics approach to assess fauna responses and recovery after wildfire in a Brazilian savanna. Six... Read More about Changes on soundscapes reveal impacts of wildfires in the fauna of a Brazilian savanna.

Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction (2021)
Thesis
Szeto, S. Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

According to Boyd and Ellison’s (2008) definition of social media, Profiles and social connections are two major features that define these online platforms. On Facebook, Profile allows users to build a personal profile that consists of user-supplied... Read More about Identity motives : influences of multiple motives on cognitive and behavioural dimensions of Facebook identity construction.

Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images (2021)
Thesis
Jessop, L. Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this research was to examine image quality in low-dose CT images, as determined by a range of image quality measures (IQM), in addition to psychophysical assessment, and look at direct or indirect relationships.
Method: CT images of... Read More about Task-specific observer performance and image quality : direct and indirect relationships in low-dose CT images.

Applications to Radiography and Thermography for Inspection (2021)
Book Chapter
Singh Sandhu, I., Kaushik, C., & Chitkara, M. Applications to Radiography and Thermography for Inspection. In M. Malarvel, S. Ranjan Nayak, P. Kumar Pattnaik, & S. Narayan Panda (Eds.), . Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119786122.ch11

Radiography is a branch of science that uses X-ray radiation to obtain a picture of internal organs of the human body on film or detector plate. They are used to create images of internal organs or for inspection via different types of equipment such... Read More about Applications to Radiography and Thermography for Inspection.

Estimation of entrance surface air kerma in digital radiographic examinations (2021)
Journal Article
Kaushik, C., Singh Sandhu, I., Srivastava, A. K., & Chitkara, M. (2021). Estimation of entrance surface air kerma in digital radiographic examinations. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 193(1), 16-23. https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncab018

Purpose: Contribution of radiation doses from medical X-ray examination to collective dose is significant. Unusually, high doses may increase the risk of stochastic effects of radiations. Therefore, radiation dose assessment was performed in 241 digi... Read More about Estimation of entrance surface air kerma in digital radiographic examinations.

Slip-resistant footwear reduces slips among National Health Service workers in England : a randomised controlled trial (2021)
Journal Article
Cockayne, S., Fairhurst, C., Liddle, M., Cunningham-Burley, R., Zand, M., Hewitt, C., …Torgerson, D. (2021). Slip-resistant footwear reduces slips among National Health Service workers in England : a randomised controlled trial. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 78(7), 472-478. https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2020-106914

Objectives Assess the effectiveness of 5* GRIP-rated slip-resistant footwear in preventing slips in the workplace compared to usual footwear (control group).

Methods A multicentre, randomised controlled trial; 4553 National Health Service (NHS) st... Read More about Slip-resistant footwear reduces slips among National Health Service workers in England : a randomised controlled trial.

Experiences of pregnant mothers using a social media based antenatal support service during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK : findings from a user survey (2021)
Journal Article
Chatwin, J., Butler, D., Jones, J., James, L., Choucri, L., & McCarthy, R. (2021). Experiences of pregnant mothers using a social media based antenatal support service during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK : findings from a user survey. BMJ Open, 11(1), e040649. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040649

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has seen unprecedented restrictions on face-to-face healthcare encounters. This has led to an increase in the use of online healthcare resources by service users. Pregnant women have always been a group particularly... Read More about Experiences of pregnant mothers using a social media based antenatal support service during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK : findings from a user survey.

The "price-tag" of foot health in infancy and early childhood : a cross sectional survey of UK parents (2021)
Journal Article
Hodgson, L., Hodges, M., Williams, A., Nester, C., & Morrison, S. (2021). The "price-tag" of foot health in infancy and early childhood : a cross sectional survey of UK parents. European Journal of Pediatrics, 180(5), 1561-1570. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-020-03920-0

Children's feet are complex structures and strategies for supporting good foot health throughout childhood can be challenging. Greater awareness of the contemporary factors influencing decisions, such as footwear purchases, is needed to inform health... Read More about The "price-tag" of foot health in infancy and early childhood : a cross sectional survey of UK parents.

How Virtual Family Group Conferences have fared under Covid -19 (2021)
Digital Artefact
Edwards, D., Parkinson, K., & Ryan, A. How Virtual Family Group Conferences have fared under Covid -19

A co‐development approach to conservation leads to informed habitat design and rapid establishment of amphibian communities (2021)
Journal Article
O'Brien, D., Hall, J. E., Miro, A., O'Brien, K., & Jehle, R. (2021). A co‐development approach to conservation leads to informed habitat design and rapid establishment of amphibian communities. Ecological Solutions and Evidence, 2(1), e12038. https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12038

Abstract1. Effective wildlife restoration is a critical requirement of many conservation actions. The outcome of conservation interventions can be optimized through knowledge of species’ habitat requirements, but few studies consider the impact of us... Read More about A co‐development approach to conservation leads to informed habitat design and rapid establishment of amphibian communities.

Multi-objective optimization of the engine performance and emissions for a hydrogen/gasoline dual-fuel engine equipped with the port water injection system (2021)
Journal Article
Salek, F., Babaie, M., Hosseini, S., & Beg, O. (2021). Multi-objective optimization of the engine performance and emissions for a hydrogen/gasoline dual-fuel engine equipped with the port water injection system. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46(17), 10535-10547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.12.139

Hydrogen is one of the most promising options being considered as the fuel of future. However, injection of hydrogen into modern gasoline fueled engines can cause some issues such as power loss. This study, therefore, aims to address this challenge i... Read More about Multi-objective optimization of the engine performance and emissions for a hydrogen/gasoline dual-fuel engine equipped with the port water injection system.

A psychoacoustic approach to building knowledge about human response to noise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (2021)
Journal Article
Torija Martinez, A., & Clark, C. (2021). A psychoacoustic approach to building knowledge about human response to noise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(2), 682. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020682

We are on the cusp of a revolution in the aviation sector, driven by the significant progress on electric power and battery technologies, and autonomous systems. Several industry leaders and governmental agencies are currently investigating the use o... Read More about A psychoacoustic approach to building knowledge about human response to noise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.