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The effect of different onset thresholds on isometric hamstring force-time variables using force plates (2025)
Journal Article

Introduction. There is an increasing frequency of single joint isometric assessments using force plates within team sports to inform training decisions; however, limited methodological consistency has been identifi ed within the literature , includin... Read More about The effect of different onset thresholds on isometric hamstring force-time variables using force plates.

Building relationships of trust? The experiences of military veterans claiming ‘interface first’ Universal Credit (2025)
Journal Article

Trust is a central consideration when understanding the administration of social security benefits and interactions between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and claimants, which is increasingly digitalised. While this can have administrativ... Read More about Building relationships of trust? The experiences of military veterans claiming ‘interface first’ Universal Credit.

Normative data and objective benchmarks for selected force plate tests for professional and youth soccer players in the English Football League (2025)
Journal Article

The aim of this study was to establish objective benchmarks for countermovement jump (CMJ), countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ), and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) metrics in male professional and youth soccer players. Professional (N = 139; age: 24... Read More about Normative data and objective benchmarks for selected force plate tests for professional and youth soccer players in the English Football League.

The Ankle Recovery Trial (ART): clinical outcomes and patient experience of a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing cast versus removable boot for early mobilisation after ankle fracture surgical fixation (2025)
Journal Article

Aims: This study compares functional outcomes and patient experience between cast immobilisation and early mobilisation in a removable boot after ankle fracture fixation, with early weight-bearing encouraged in both groups.
Methods: This pragmatic... Read More about The Ankle Recovery Trial (ART): clinical outcomes and patient experience of a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing cast versus removable boot for early mobilisation after ankle fracture surgical fixation.

Lower Limb Muscle Strength Matters: Effect of Relative Isometric Strength on Countermovement and Rebound Jump Performance in Elite Youth Female Soccer Players (2025)
Journal Article

Background: Expression of maximal and rapid force in the hip, knee, and plantar flexors is important for athletic performance in female soccer. This study was designed to determine the effect of relative isometric strength in the isometric mid-thigh... Read More about Lower Limb Muscle Strength Matters: Effect of Relative Isometric Strength on Countermovement and Rebound Jump Performance in Elite Youth Female Soccer Players.

High-temporal-resolution dataset of uni-, bidirectional, and dynamic electric vehicle charging profiles (2025)
Journal Article

The transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) introduces challenges for power grid integration, particularly due to the growing demand for charging infrastructure. To support research on smart charging strategies and bidirectional charging applications,... Read More about High-temporal-resolution dataset of uni-, bidirectional, and dynamic electric vehicle charging profiles.

Developing a pavement condition assessment method for unpaved roads using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). (2025)
Journal Article

Approximately 95% of the total road network in Uganda is unpaved, and this heavy reliance on unpaved roads is predominant in most developing countries in the world. Consistent monitoring and evaluation of the condition of these unpaved roads is cruci... Read More about Developing a pavement condition assessment method for unpaved roads using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)..

The Galle Family Charters (2025)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2025, July). The Galle Family Charters. Paper presented at Leeds International Medieval Congress, University of Leeds

Part of a series of panels, organised by myself and Jess Holt (Univ. of Lincoln), on record production in Lincoln (town, county, and diocese) this paper begins to explore the Galle family charters, and presents some preliminary findings.

D4.3 Systematic review and framework for testing unmanned aircraft systems noise impact on humans and wildlife (2025)
Report

This report documents systematic reviews of research evidence on the effects of exposure to sound from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) on humans and wildlife (specifically birds).

The reviews have been undertaken according to methodologies based o... Read More about D4.3 Systematic review and framework for testing unmanned aircraft systems noise impact on humans and wildlife.

A systematic quality evaluation of public participation in Environmental Impact Statements (EIS): Reflecting on practice in Nigeria (2025)
Journal Article

Infrastructure development is vital for economic growth but often leads to negative environmental, social, and public health impacts. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), produced during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, is crit... Read More about A systematic quality evaluation of public participation in Environmental Impact Statements (EIS): Reflecting on practice in Nigeria.

Thermal Imaging in Building Diagnostics: A Systematic Review of Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Thermal imaging, or infrared thermography, has become an indispensable tool in the building sector for non-invasive energy efficiency assessments, particularly for detecting heat loss, thermal bridging, and insulation defects. This paper presents a s... Read More about Thermal Imaging in Building Diagnostics: A Systematic Review of Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities.

11. PhDForum: An online quiet study room providing a public space that nurtures the personal experience of being part of a global community (2025)
Book Chapter

This chapter explores the significance of collaborative power dynamics in academia, emphasising the alignment of words and actions to foster genuine solidarity within the neo-liberal educational landscape. It advocates for creating spaces, particular... Read More about 11. PhDForum: An online quiet study room providing a public space that nurtures the personal experience of being part of a global community.

The impact of moving home for private rental tenants in greater manchester: a mixed-methods analysis (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Greater Manchester has over 240,000 privately rented households, with tenants often subjected to higher costs (compared to mortgage payments or social housing), alongside poor-quality properties and insecure tenancies. Due to a reduction... Read More about The impact of moving home for private rental tenants in greater manchester: a mixed-methods analysis.

Citizen Scientists’ Motivation to Participate in Environmental DNA (eDNA) Surveys: A Case Study on Monitoring Mammals in the UK (2025)
Data

This repository contains data files and scripts used in the analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding data for the study: Broadhurst, H. A., Smith, E. E., Jackman, J. M., Singleton, N., Tansley, D., Raynor, R., ... & McDevitt, A. D. (2025).... Read More about Citizen Scientists’ Motivation to Participate in Environmental DNA (eDNA) Surveys: A Case Study on Monitoring Mammals in the UK.

Fitton - A Comparison Of SAP Assumptions Vs Measured U-value And Airtightness In Pre-1919 Dwellings. A Case Study Approach (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A comparison of SAP assumptions vs measured U-value and airtightness in pre-1919 dwellings. Abstract This paper examines the measured airtightness and wall U-values of nine homes that represent a cross section of heritage properties owned by the Nati... Read More about Fitton - A Comparison Of SAP Assumptions Vs Measured U-value And Airtightness In Pre-1919 Dwellings. A Case Study Approach.