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The handheld fan for chronic breathlessness: Clinicians' experiences and views of implementation in clinical practice (2023)
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Brown, J., Miller, I., Barnes-Harris, M., Johnson, M. J., Pearson, M., Luckett, T., & Swan, F. (2023). The handheld fan for chronic breathlessness: Clinicians' experiences and views of implementation in clinical practice. PLoS ONE, 18(11), Article e0294748. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294748

INTRODUCTION: The handheld fan ('fan') is useful for chronic breathlessness management, however little is known about clinicians' implementation of the fan in clinical practice. AIM: To explore clinicians' experiences and views of fan implementation.... Read More about The handheld fan for chronic breathlessness: Clinicians' experiences and views of implementation in clinical practice.

Thermodynamic Investigation and Economic Evaluation of a High-Temperature Triple Organic Rankine Cycle System (2023)
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Li, P., Shu, C., Li, J., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Ren, X., …Liu, X. (2023). Thermodynamic Investigation and Economic Evaluation of a High-Temperature Triple Organic Rankine Cycle System. Energies, 16(23), Article 7818. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16237818

Triple organic Rankine cycle (TORC) is gradually gaining interest, but the maximum thermal efficiencies (around 30%) are restricted by low critical temperatures of common working fluids (

Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks (2023)
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Hong, C., Qiu, H., Gao, J., Lin, S., & Guo, M. (in press). Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2023.3335520

Feeder detection for single-phase ground fault (SPGF) is challenging in a resonant grounded system due to the difference in feeder capacitance to ground and the influence of the arc suppression coil. This paper utilizes semantic segmentation algorith... Read More about Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks.

Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta (2023)
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Dodd, J. R., Cowx, I. G., Joyce, D. A., & Bolland, J. D. (in press). Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta. Journal of fish biology, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.15628

Reversing the negative impacts that anthropogenic habitat fragmentation has on animal movement is a key goal in the management of landscapes and conservation of species globally. Accurate assessment of measures to remediate habitat fragmentation, suc... Read More about Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta.

Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics (2023)
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Bastianini, L., Rogerson, M., Brasier, A., Prior, T. J., Hardman, K., Dempsey, E., …Mayes, W. M. (2024). Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics. Chemical Geology, 644, Article 121842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2023.121842

Highly alkaline (pH 9–12) waters can arise from a range of globally significant and environmentally impactful industrial processes such as lime, steel and cement production, alumina refining and energy generation (e.g. combustion ashes). Such residue... Read More about Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics.

Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin (2023)
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Crossland, S. R., Sairally, F., Edwards, J., Culmer, P., & Brockett, C. L. (2024). Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 150, Article 106279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106279

Diabetic foot ulceration is linked to high amputation and mortality rates, with the substantial associated annual spend on the at-risk diabetic foot reflecting the intensive time and labour involved in treatment. Assessing plantar interactions and de... Read More about Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin.

Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry (2023)
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Bullock, K., Di Domenico, M., Miller, G., Shirgholami, Z., & Wong, Y. (2024). Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry. Tourism Management, 102, Article 104857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2023.104857

The UK's tourism and hospitality industries, having the highest concentration of migrant workers compared to other industries, face complex challenges in managing the risks of labour exploitation and modern slavery (MS); issues largely neglected in a... Read More about Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry.

Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs (2023)
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Liu, C., Xia, Z., Tian, Y., & Patton, R. J. (in press). Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2023.3330570

This study explores the leader-following consensus tracking control issue of multiple unmanned surface vehicles (multi-USVs) in the presence of malicious connectivity-mixed attacks in the cyber layer, and concurrent output channel noises, sensor/actu... Read More about Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs.

Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair (2023)
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Robinson, C. J., Thiagarajan, L., Maynard, R., Aruketty, M., Herrera, J., Dingle, L., …Kurinna, S. (2024). Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair. American Journal of Pathology, 194(2), 195-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.11.002

miRNAs are small noncoding RNAs that regulate mRNA targets in a cell-specific manner. miR-29 is expressed in murine and human skin, where it may regulate functions in skin repair. Cutaneous wound healing model in miR-29a/b1 gene knockout mice was use... Read More about Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair.

Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability (2023)
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Cross, K., Mesjar, L., Steed, J., & Jiang, Y. (in press). Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2023.2277264

Textile and fashion brands convey core values through marketing, and in slow-fashion heritage brands this often includes skilled craftsmanship, authenticity, sustainability, and provenance. As industry digitalisation continues, brands are employing i... Read More about Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability.

Insights into technical challenges in the field of microplastic pollution through the lens of early career researchers (ECRs) and a proposed pathway forward (2023)
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Danopoulos, E., Stanton, T., Ma, Y., Horton, A. A., Chen, Q., Levermore, J. M., …Nel, H. A. (2023). Insights into technical challenges in the field of microplastic pollution through the lens of early career researchers (ECRs) and a proposed pathway forward. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, Article 1271547. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1271547

Early career researchers (ECR) face a series of challenges related to the inherent difficulties of starting their careers. Microplastic (MP) research is a topical field attracting high numbers of ECRs with diverse backgrounds and expertise from a wea... Read More about Insights into technical challenges in the field of microplastic pollution through the lens of early career researchers (ECRs) and a proposed pathway forward.

Impact of anthropogenic infrastructure on aquatic and avian predator–prey interactions in a modified lowland river (2023)
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Norman, J., Reeds, J., Wright, R. M., & Bolland, J. D. (in press). Impact of anthropogenic infrastructure on aquatic and avian predator–prey interactions in a modified lowland river. Freshwater biology, https://doi.org/10.1111/fwb.14201

The relationship between aquatic and avian predators and prey is a fundamental process that influences the ecological dynamics of freshwater communities; a landscape of fear underpins spatial and temporal habitat use of prey, i.e., non-consumptive pr... Read More about Impact of anthropogenic infrastructure on aquatic and avian predator–prey interactions in a modified lowland river.

Exploring the Limitations of a Circular Economy Under Capitalism and Raising Expectations for a Sustainable Future (2023)
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Deutz, P. (2023). Exploring the Limitations of a Circular Economy Under Capitalism and Raising Expectations for a Sustainable Future. Journal of circular economy, 1(3), https://doi.org/10.55845/heml8087

The concept of a circular economy has gained remarkable policy and academic traction. Associated expectations of social benefits are underexamined. Driven by the current perilous state of the environment and society, this article pulls aside the c... Read More about Exploring the Limitations of a Circular Economy Under Capitalism and Raising Expectations for a Sustainable Future.

Exploring fathers’ experiences of seeking support for postnatal depression (2023)
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Davenport, C., & Swami, V. (2023). Exploring fathers’ experiences of seeking support for postnatal depression. Primary Health Care, https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2023.e1810

Background Many men tend to avoid seeking support for mental health issues and little is known about help-seeking among fathers who experience postnatal depression. Aim To explore fathers’ help-seeking for postnatal depression, including barriers an... Read More about Exploring fathers’ experiences of seeking support for postnatal depression.

Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography (2023)
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Dunn, R., Wolverson, E., & Hilton, A. (2024). Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography. Dementia, 23(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012231214017

Background: On average, people with dementia live with 4.6 additional health conditions. Additionally, two thirds of carers of people with dementia are spouses, and are also likely to live with multimorbidity, given that older age is strongly associa... Read More about Exploring the interplay between dementia, multiple health conditions and couplehood: A qualitative evidence review and meta-ethnography.

Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri (2023)
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Want, A., Goubard, A., Jonveaux, S., Leaver, D., & Bell, M. C. (2023). Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11(11), Article 2168. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112168

Marine habitats are being targeted for the extraction of offshore renewable energy (ORE) as part of the drive to decarbonise electricity generation. Unmanaged biofouling impacts ORE devices and infrastructure by elevating drag forces, increasing weig... Read More about Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri.

The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758) (2023)
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Hänfling, B., Nunn, A. D., Moccetti, P., & Darwin Tree of Life Consortium. (2023). The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758). Wellcome Open Research, 8, Article 518. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.20293.1

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Barbatula barbatula (the stone loach; Chordata; Actinopteri; Cypriniformes; Nemacheilidae). The genome sequence is 617.6 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 25 chromosomal... Read More about The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758).