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Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK preconception EMCR network conference (2024)
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Schoenaker, D., Hall, J., Stewart, C., Hanley, S. J., Cassinelli, E. H., Benton, M., Azzari Wynn-Jones, A., Chawla, M., Currie, S., & 2023 UK Preconception EMCR Network conference workshop participants. (2024). Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK preconception EMCR network conference. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 15, 24-25. https://doi.org/10.1017/S204017442400031X

Reducing inequalities in preconception health and care is critical to improving the health and life chances of current and future generations. A hybrid workshop was held at the 2023 UK Preconception Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR) Network con... Read More about Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK preconception EMCR network conference.

Playing It Safer: Applied Theatre as a means of reducing barriers to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports and education environments (2024)
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Eldridge, D., Fielding, L., & Dickenson, S. J. (online). Playing It Safer: Applied Theatre as a means of reducing barriers to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports and education environments. Support for Learning, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12497

In a context where more than 40% of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the UK are estimated to avoid sports due to experiences of discrimination, with disengagement closely linked to negative experiences during physical education at school, the ability of speci... Read More about Playing It Safer: Applied Theatre as a means of reducing barriers to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports and education environments.

How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions (2024)
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Lethbridge, D. (online). How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. Nursing Times, 120, Article 11

A musculoskeletal assessment includes an assessment of the active and passive range of motion, muscle strength testing and factors such as tenderness and inflammation of the joints. Understanding the key components is imperative for advanced nurse pr... Read More about How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.

Engaging with parents' voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools (2024)
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Shaw, T. (in press). Engaging with parents' voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools. Support for Learning, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12494

The return to school following the significant disruption to education during the COVID‐19 pandemic presents challenges for students, teachers, and parents. In the English context, education leaders have expressed serious concerns about the significa... Read More about Engaging with parents' voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools.

Genetic algorithm inspired optimal integrated nonlinear control technique for an electric power steering system (2024)
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Anh Nguyen, T., & Iqbal, J. (2024). Genetic algorithm inspired optimal integrated nonlinear control technique for an electric power steering system. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 46, Article 661. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-024-05255-5

This paper introduces an optimal integrated control method for automotive steering systems called Backstepping Proportional Integral Derivative-Genetic Algorithm (BSPID-GA). The proposed algorithm combines Back Stepping Control (BSC) and Proportional... Read More about Genetic algorithm inspired optimal integrated nonlinear control technique for an electric power steering system.

Effects of ambient temperature on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in highly polluted region (2024)
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Yap Chung, C., Yang, J., Yang, X., & He, J. (2024). Effects of ambient temperature on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in highly polluted region. Urban Climate, 58, Article 102163

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies have established a clear connection between ambient air pollution, extreme temperatures, and an increased risk of mortality from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, limited research has be... Read More about Effects of ambient temperature on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in highly polluted region.

Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration (2024)
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Schwendel, A. C., Milan, D. J., Pope, R. J., Williams, R., & Thompson, W. (2024). Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration. Geomorphology, 466, Article 109459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2024.109459

The use of analogues of previous river styles is highly significant for successful river restoration, yet some existing techniques available to assist practitioners are still not widely applied. We explore the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), t... Read More about Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration.

Eco-Driving With Partial Wireless Charging Lane at Signalized Intersection: A Reinforcement Learning Approach (2024)
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Ren, X., Lai, C. S., Guo, Z., & Taylor, G. (2024). Eco-Driving With Partial Wireless Charging Lane at Signalized Intersection: A Reinforcement Learning Approach. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/tce.2024.3482101

Consumer electronics such as advanced GPS, vehicular sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and wireless modules integrate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) within internet of thing (IoT), enabling connected autonomous... Read More about Eco-Driving With Partial Wireless Charging Lane at Signalized Intersection: A Reinforcement Learning Approach.

Improving Generalization for Hyperspectral Image Classification: The Impact of Disjoint Sampling on Deep Models (2024)
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Ahmad, M., Mazzara, M., Distefano, S., Khan, A. M., & Altuwaijri, H. A. (2024). Improving Generalization for Hyperspectral Image Classification: The Impact of Disjoint Sampling on Deep Models. Computers, Materials & Continua, 81(1), 503-532. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2024.056318

Disjoint sampling is critical for rigorous and unbiased evaluation of state-of-the-art (SOTA) models e.g., Attention Graph and Vision Transformer. When training, validation, and test sets overlap or share data, it introduces a bias that inflates perf... Read More about Improving Generalization for Hyperspectral Image Classification: The Impact of Disjoint Sampling on Deep Models.

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 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 alternatives... 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.

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.

Play Your Way Into Production: Game-based Skills Development for the Screen Industries (2024)
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Brereton, J., Jones, B., Reeve, C., Zborowski, J., & Bramwell-Dicks, A. (2024). Play Your Way Into Production: Game-based Skills Development for the Screen Industries. European Conference on Games Based Learning, 18(1), 124-132. https://doi.org/10.34190/ecgbl.18.1.2765

Screen industry employers report they are unable to recruit graduates with the right skills for entry level roles in film and television (e.g. runners or production assistants), citing a lack of business awareness and various ‘soft skills’ as barrier... Read More about Play Your Way Into Production: Game-based Skills Development for the Screen Industries.

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.

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.