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Ten simple rules to bridge ecology and palaeoecology by publishing outside palaeoecological journals (2024)
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Schafstall, N., Benito, X., Brugger, S. O., Davies, A. L., Ellis, E., Pla-Rabes, S., Bonk, A., Bunting, M. J., Chambers, F. M., Flantua, S. G. A., Fletcher, T. L., Greiser, C., Hernández, A., Gwinneth, B., Koren, G., Marcisz, K., Montoya, E., Quesada-Román, A., Ratnayake, A. S., Sabatier, P., …Suárez-Mozo, N. Y. (2024). Ten simple rules to bridge ecology and palaeoecology by publishing outside palaeoecological journals. PLoS Computational Biology, 20(10), Article e1012487. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1012487

Owing to its specialised methodology, palaeoecology is often regarded as a separate field from ecology, even though it is essential for understanding long-term ecological processes that have shaped the ecosystems that ecologists study and manage. Des... Read More about Ten simple rules to bridge ecology and palaeoecology by publishing outside palaeoecological journals.

Andromeda: A model-connected framework for safety assessment and assurance (2024)
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Retouniotis, A., Papadopoulos, Y., & Sorokos, I. (2025). Andromeda: A model-connected framework for safety assessment and assurance. Journal of Systems and Software, 220, Article 112256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2024.112256

Safety is a key factor in the development of critical systems, encompassing both conventional types, such as aircraft, and modern technologies, such as autonomous vehicles. Failures during their operation can be potentially far-reaching and impact pe... Read More about Andromeda: A model-connected framework for safety assessment and assurance.

Embedding Reverse Electron Transfer Between Stably Bare Cu Nanoparticles and Cation-Vacancy CuWO4 (2024)
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Wang, X., Li, Z., Li, X., Gao, C., Pu, Y., Zhong, X., Qian, J., Zeng, M., Chu, X., Chen, Z., Redshaw, C., Zhou, H., Sun, C., Regier, T., King, G., Dynes, J. J., Zhang, B., Zhu, Y., Li, G., Peng, Y., …Wu, Y. A. (online). Embedding Reverse Electron Transfer Between Stably Bare Cu Nanoparticles and Cation-Vacancy CuWO4. Advanced materials, https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202412570

Cu nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted widespread attention in electronics, energy, and catalysis. However, conventionally synthesized Cu NPs face some challenges such as surface passivation and agglomeration in applications, which impairs their funct... Read More about Embedding Reverse Electron Transfer Between Stably Bare Cu Nanoparticles and Cation-Vacancy CuWO4.

Evaluation of Natural Organic Additives as Eco-friendly Inhibitors for Calcium and Magnesium Scale Formation in Water Systems (2024)
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Al-Gailani, A., Taylor, M. J., Zaheer, M. H., & Barker, R. (online). Evaluation of Natural Organic Additives as Eco-friendly Inhibitors for Calcium and Magnesium Scale Formation in Water Systems. ACS Environmental Au, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00076

Mineral scale formation reduces the heat transfer efficiency and clogs pipes and valves, increasing power consumption. To address the environmental concerns of conventional scale inhibitors, this paper explores biodegradable and eco-friendly alternat... Read More about Evaluation of Natural Organic Additives as Eco-friendly Inhibitors for Calcium and Magnesium Scale Formation in Water Systems.

Utilizing the metal coordination and supramolecular chemistry of macrocycles to tackle medicinal issues (2024)
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Redshaw, C. (2025). Utilizing the metal coordination and supramolecular chemistry of macrocycles to tackle medicinal issues. Coordination chemistry reviews, 523(pt.1), Article 216147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2024.216147

In this review, recent (post-2018) prominent examples of metal coordination and/or supramolecular chemistry of macrocycles, which have been employed against a variety of diseases are highlighted. The broad range of macrocycles available as well as th... Read More about Utilizing the metal coordination and supramolecular chemistry of macrocycles to tackle medicinal issues.

The impact of impact: an invitation to philosophize (2024)
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Brauer, R., Bjorn, I., Burgess, G., Dymitrow, M., Greenman, J., Grzelak-Kostulska, E., Pöllänen, P., & Williams, T. (in press). The impact of impact: an invitation to philosophize. Minerva,

This position paper argues for the introduction of a philosophy of research impact, as an invitation to think deeply about the implications of the impact agenda. It delves into the transformative influence of prioritizing the end-product of the resea... Read More about The impact of impact: an invitation to philosophize.

An alternative route: widening participation into higher education for prospective health and care professionals. (2024)
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Hatfield, J., Walker, J., Spencer Grey, S., Oxley, L., & Cowperthwaite, L. (2024). An alternative route: widening participation into higher education for prospective health and care professionals. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 18(10), 371-403. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.10.372

Access to higher education in health and social care is vital for supporting local communities and the future workforce. Traditionally, efforts to widen participation in higher education targeted socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. However, it is... Read More about An alternative route: widening participation into higher education for prospective health and care professionals..

Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment (2024)
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Chapman, E., Liddle, C. R., Williams, B., Hilmer, E., Quick, L. J., Garcia, A. G., Suárez, D. C., White, D., Bunting, M. J., Walker, P., Cabaneros, S. M. S., Kinnersley, R., Hansen, M. F., Atherall, C. A., & Rotchell, J. M. (2024). Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment. Journal of hazardous materials, 480, Article 136129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136129

A novel, yet simple, airborne microplastic (MP) sampling approach using global pollen monitoring equipment was applied to identify, characterise and quantify outdoor airborne MPs for the first time. Modification of Burkard spore trap tape adhesive pr... Read More about Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment.

Ways forward: More inclusive teacher education in England (2024)
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Glazzard, J., & Thomas, S. (in press). Ways forward: More inclusive teacher education in England. Support for Learning, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12498

This paper underscores the need to address matters of inclusion and social justice within the teacher education curriculum in England. Current curricula for teacher education emphasises subject and pedagogical knowledge for teaching including support... Read More about Ways forward: More inclusive teacher education in England.

“There’s no good, it’s just satisfactory”: perfectionism, performance, and perfectionistic reactivity in NCAA student-athletes (2024)
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Fleming, D. J. M., & Dorsch, T. E. (in press). “There’s no good, it’s just satisfactory”: perfectionism, performance, and perfectionistic reactivity in NCAA student-athletes. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2024.2410282

Perfectionistic reactivity is a characteristic style of responding to adversity that elicits a bio-psychosocial response. Those with elevated levels of perfectionistic tendencies are thought to react disproportionately in the face of successes or fai... Read More about “There’s no good, it’s just satisfactory”: perfectionism, performance, and perfectionistic reactivity in NCAA student-athletes.

Oral health and dental care challenges in scleroderma - perspectives of dentists, rheumatologists and patients (2024)
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Mills, T. J., Price, E., Aggarwal, V. R., Del Galdo, F., & Walker, L. (2024). Oral health and dental care challenges in scleroderma - perspectives of dentists, rheumatologists and patients. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 8(4), Article rkae121. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkae121

Objectives: The oral healthcare challenges of people living with scleroderma are poorly understood, yet frequently reported. This mixed methods study aimed to investigate oral health and dental care challenges associated with scleroderma from the per... Read More about Oral health and dental care challenges in scleroderma - perspectives of dentists, rheumatologists and patients.

Personal reflection: Working in a social, emotional and mental health school in England (2024)
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Kurawa, G. (2024). Personal reflection: Working in a social, emotional and mental health school in England. Support for Learning, 39(4), 208-212. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12495

This paper draws on my experience working as a special needs support staff member in a special school in the UK for young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues. The purpose of this paper is to share my understanding of practic... Read More about Personal reflection: Working in a social, emotional and mental health school in England.

Interventions to improve clinical trial recruitment with a focus on clinical staff from the recruiting site: a systematic review (2024)
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Hermann, L., Arundel, C., Thomas, A., Twiddy, M., & Clark, L. (in press). Interventions to improve clinical trial recruitment with a focus on clinical staff from the recruiting site: a systematic review. Research Methods in Medicine & Health Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1177/26320843241289094

Abstract
Background
Difficulties recruiting to clinical trials are well-documented. Strategies to engage staff from the clinical site where recruitment takes place may be helpful in increasing recruitment rates.
Aim
To systematically review the l... Read More about Interventions to improve clinical trial recruitment with a focus on clinical staff from the recruiting site: a systematic review.

Immunotherapeutic Potential of Mutated NPM1 for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (2024)
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Greiner, J., Mohamed, E., Fletcher, D. M., Schuler, P. J., Schrezenmeier, H., Götz, M., & Guinn, B. A. (2024). Immunotherapeutic Potential of Mutated NPM1 for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Cancers, 16(20), Article 3443. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16203443

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignant disease of the blood and bone marrow that is characterized by uncontrolled clonal proliferation of abnormal myeloid progenitor cells. Nucleophosmin 1 (NPM1) gene mutations are the most common genetic abnorm... Read More about Immunotherapeutic Potential of Mutated NPM1 for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future (2024)
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Priyanka, Wood, I., Al-Gailani, A., Kolosz, B. W., Cheah, K. W., Vashisht, D., Mehta, S., & Taylor, M. J. (2024). Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future. Sustainability, 16(20), Article 8838. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16208838

The lasting impact of ancestral energy production operations and global manufacturing has not only generated substantial CO2 emissions, but it has also led to the release of metal-based pollutants into Earth’s water bodies. As we continue to engineer... Read More about Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future.

Associations between depression and anxiety in midlife and dementia more than 30 years later: The HUNT Study (2024)
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Aunsmo, R. H., Strand, B. H., Anstey, K. J., Bergh, S., Kivimäki, M., Köhler, S., Krokstad, S., Livingston, G., Matthews, F. E., & Selbæk, G. (2024). Associations between depression and anxiety in midlife and dementia more than 30 years later: The HUNT Study. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, 16(4), Article e70036. https://doi.org/10.1002/dad2.70036

INTRODUCTION: It is unclear how midlife depression and anxiety affect dementia risk. We examined this in a Norwegian cohort followed for 30 years. METHODS: Dementia status at age 70+ in the fourth wave of the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT4, 2017–2019,... Read More about Associations between depression and anxiety in midlife and dementia more than 30 years later: The HUNT Study.

Modeling the Tilt of Bend-Traversing Turbidity Currents: Implications for Sinuous Submarine Channel Development (2024)
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Crisóstomo-Figueroa, A., Dorrell, R. M., Amy, L., McArthur, A. D., & McCaffrey, W. D. (2024). Modeling the Tilt of Bend-Traversing Turbidity Currents: Implications for Sinuous Submarine Channel Development. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 129(10), Article e2023JC020131. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JC020131

The controls on the development of submarine channel sinuosity are contested: slope gradient and Coriolis forcing have both been recognized as key governing factors: gradient via an inverse relationship (low sinuosity at high slope and vice versa), a... Read More about Modeling the Tilt of Bend-Traversing Turbidity Currents: Implications for Sinuous Submarine Channel Development.

Do Sex Ratio Distorting Microbes Inhibit the Evolution of Pesticide Resistance? An Experimental Test (2024)
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Fisher, A., McKenzie, A., Price, T., Bonsall, M., & Knell, R. (2024). Do Sex Ratio Distorting Microbes Inhibit the Evolution of Pesticide Resistance? An Experimental Test. Evolutionary Applications, 17(10), Article e70003. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70003

We are still largely reliant on pesticides for the suppression of arthropod pests which threaten human health and food production, but the recent rise of evolved resistance among important pest species has reduced pesticide efficacy. Despite this, ou... Read More about Do Sex Ratio Distorting Microbes Inhibit the Evolution of Pesticide Resistance? An Experimental Test.