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Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system (2019)
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Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Li, G., Cheng, Y., Zhou, J., Yu, M., …Ma, X. (2019). Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system. Energy, 171, 566-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.01.049

This paper presents a combined analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array applicable to a solar-powered rural house space heating system. This array, compared to the traditional one-to-on... Read More about Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system.

Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I) (2019)
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Meundaeng, N., Rujiwatra, A., & Prior, T. J. (2019). Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I). Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 75(2), 185-188. https://doi.org/10.1107/S2056989019000124

© Meundaeng et al. 2019. The linear two-coordinate silver (I) complex [Ag(C 4 H 2 NO 2 S)(C 4 H 3 NO 2 S)] or [Ag(2-Htza)(2-tza)] is reported (2-Htza = 1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid). The Ag I ion is coordinated by two heterocyclic N atoms from two... Read More about Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I).

Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal? (2019)
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Macdonald, S., Conway, E., Bikker, A., Browne, S., Robb, K., Campbell, C., …Macleod, U. (2019). Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal?. Social science & medicine, 223, 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.12.034

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Though new or altered bodily sensations are a common occurrence they rarely transition to biomedically defined symptoms. When they do, sensations are subject to an appraisal process that can culminate in help-seeking. The transiti... Read More about Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal?.

Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (2019)
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Brooker, E. E., Hopkins, C. R., Devenport, E., Greenhill, L., & Duncan, C. (2019). Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(12), 2101-2123. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1532876

Sustainable development principles are based on the fundamental recognition of humans as an integral part of the ecosystem. Participation of civil society should therefore be central to marine planning processes and enabling ecosystem-based managemen... Read More about Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations.

Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study (2019)
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Ekström, M., Williams, M., Johnson, M. J., Huang, C., & Currow, D. C. (2019). Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study. Journal of pain and symptom management, 57(4), 715-723.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.01.001

Context: Chronic breathlessness is a cardinal symptom in cardiopulmonary disease where both overall intensity or severity (S) and unpleasantness (U) are commonly quantified. Objective: We aimed to evaluate agreement between breathlessness severity an... Read More about Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study.

Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons (2019)
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Sadegh-Zadeh, S., Kambhampati, C., & Davis, D. N. (2019). Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons. J — Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, 2(1), 17-40. https://doi.org/10.3390/j2010003

Most neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) are a result of changes in the chemical composition of neurons. For example, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the product of Aβ peptide deposition which results in changes in the ion concentration. These changes in io... Read More about Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons.

Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities (2019)
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Shaw, P. A., Messiou, K., & Voutsina, C. (in press). Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities. International Journal of Inclusive Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2018.1563642

This paper presents findings from a research study, which sought to illuminate the perceived notions of inclusion of four to five year old children in pedagogical activities, in the early years classes of two schools in the North of England. It empl... Read More about Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities.

The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts? (2019)
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Beech, M., & Munce, P. (2019). The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts?. British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 21(1), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.1177/1369148118819066

The purpose of this article is to explain the place of human rights in the foreign policy thinking of David Cameron’s Conservatives (2005–2016). The article asks three interrelated questions: First, what role has human rights come to acquire in inter... Read More about The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts?.

Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail (2019)
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Cramer, W. J., Kenney, J. D., Sun, M., Crowl, H., Yagi, M., Jáchym, P., …Waldron, W. (2019). Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail. The Astrophysical journal, 870(2), 63. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aaefff

© 2019. The American Astronomical Society. We present new HST F275W, F475W, and F814W imaging of the region of the Coma cluster around D100, a spiral galaxy with a remarkably long and narrow (60 × 1.5 kpc) ram pressure-stripped gas tail. We find blue... Read More about Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail.

The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3) (2019)
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Vaughan, R., Madigan, D., Carter, G., & Nicholls, A. R. (2019). The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3). Psychology of sport and exercise, 43, 64-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.002

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Objectives: The Short Dark Triad (SD3) is a popular, brief measure of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are known as the Dark Triad. The present study adopted this measure and had two aims. First, to assess the... Read More about The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3).

Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system (2019)
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Wang, Q., Hu, M., Yang, H., Cao, J., Li, J., Su, Y., & Pei, G. (2019). Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system. Energy, 171, 611-623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.211

High collecting temperature in parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) induces considerable radiative heat loss of solar receivers, which causes significant negative effects on heat-collecting efficiency. Structural optimized solar receivers with inner ra... Read More about Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system.

Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery (2019)
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Strick, R. J., Ashworth, P. J., Sambrook Smith, G. H., Nicholas, A. P., Best, J. L., Lane, S. N., …Dale, J. (2019). Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery. Earth surface processes and landforms : the journal of the British Geomorphological Research Group, 44(4), 953-972. https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.4558

Images from specially‐commissioned aeroplane sorties (manned aerial vehicle, MAV), repeat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveys, and Planet CubeSat satellites are used to quantify dune and bar dynamics in the sandy braided South Saskatchewan River, C... Read More about Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery.

Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave (2019)
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Sasso, L., Bagnasco, A., Catania, G., Zanini, M., Aleo, G., Watson, R., & the RN4CAST@IT Working Group. (2019). Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave. Journal of nursing management, 27(5), 946-954. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12745

Aim Expand knowledge about the predictive factors of nurses’ intention to leave their job, and consequently to turnover. Background Nurse turnover is costly and negatively influences quality of care. Understanding the association between intention to... Read More about Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave.

A systematic review of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of online supportive care interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer (2019)
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Forbes, C. C., Finlay, A., McIntosh, M., Siddiquee, S., & Short, C. E. (2019). A systematic review of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of online supportive care interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer. Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 13(1), 75-96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-018-0729-1

© 2019, The Author(s). Purpose: To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of online supportive care interventions targeting prostate cancer survivors (PCS). Methods: Studies were identified through structured searches of PubMed, Embase... Read More about A systematic review of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of online supportive care interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer.

Identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people with dementia: a systematic review (2019)
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Hukins, D., Macleod, U., & Boland, J. W. (2019). Identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people with dementia: a systematic review. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 75(4), 467-481. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-018-02612-x

Purpose: Older people with dementia are at risk of adverse events associated with potentially inappropriate prescribing. Aim: to describe (1) how international tools designed to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing have been used in studies... Read More about Identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people with dementia: a systematic review.

Update on the pathophysiology of cluster headache: Imaging and neuropeptide studies (2019)
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Buture, A., Boland, J. W., Dikomitis, L., & Ahmed, F. (2019). Update on the pathophysiology of cluster headache: Imaging and neuropeptide studies. Journal of Pain Research, 12, 269-281. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S175312

Objective: Cluster headache (CH) is the most severe primary headache condition. Its pathophysiology is multifaceted and incompletely understood. This review brings together the latest neuroimaging and neuropeptide evidence on the pathophysiology of C... Read More about Update on the pathophysiology of cluster headache: Imaging and neuropeptide studies.

Can VEGFC Form Turing Patterns in the Zebrafish Embryo? (2019)
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Wertheim, K. Y., & Roose, T. (2019). Can VEGFC Form Turing Patterns in the Zebrafish Embryo?. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 81(4), 1201-1237. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11538-018-00560-2

This paper is concerned with a late stage of lymphangiogenesis in the trunk of the zebrafish embryo. At 48 hours post-fertilisation (HPF), a pool of parachordal lymphangioblasts (PLs) lies in the horizontal myoseptum. Between 48 and 168 HPF, the PLs... Read More about Can VEGFC Form Turing Patterns in the Zebrafish Embryo?.

Erratum: Synthesis and structure of the inclusion complex {NDQ[5]K@Q[10](H2O)4}·4NO3·20H2O. (Molecules (2017) 22 (1147) (2019)
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Chen, L. X., Kan, J. L., Cong, H., Prior, T. J., Tao, Z., Xiao, X., & Redshaw, C. (2019). Erratum: Synthesis and structure of the inclusion complex {NDQ[5]K@Q[10](H2O)4}·4NO3·20H2O. (Molecules (2017) 22 (1147). Molecules, 24(2), Article 328. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24020328

© 2019 by the authors. The authors wish to make the following correction to their paper [1]: We found that in the Authorship section, below the second address, a mistake exists on the published page. The e-mail, which is stated as “juha.kiviluoma@vtt... Read More about Erratum: Synthesis and structure of the inclusion complex {NDQ[5]K@Q[10](H2O)4}·4NO3·20H2O. (Molecules (2017) 22 (1147).

Invisible and intangible illness: A qualitative interview study of patients’ experiences and understandings of conservatively managed end-stage kidney disease (2019)
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Bristowe, K., Selman, L. E., Higginson, I. J., & Murtagh, F. E. (2019). Invisible and intangible illness: A qualitative interview study of patients’ experiences and understandings of conservatively managed end-stage kidney disease. Annals of palliative medicine, 8(2), 121-129. https://doi.org/10.21037/apm.2018.12.06

Background: Increasing numbers of older adults are living with kidney disease. For those with comorbidities, conservative management of end-stage kidney disease is a viable option: dialysis may afford limited or no survival benefit, and perceived bur... Read More about Invisible and intangible illness: A qualitative interview study of patients’ experiences and understandings of conservatively managed end-stage kidney disease.