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Challenges Faced by International Students in Understanding British Accents and Their Mitigation Strategies—A Mixed Methods Study (2024)
Journal Article
Vasquez Diaz, K. R., & Iqbal, J. (2024). Challenges Faced by International Students in Understanding British Accents and Their Mitigation Strategies—A Mixed Methods Study. Education Sciences, 14(7), Article 784. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070784

The massive relocation of international students calls for a thorough investigation of diverse difficulties faced by them, among which language-related barriers are reported to have serious consequences. The main goal of this research is to investiga... Read More about Challenges Faced by International Students in Understanding British Accents and Their Mitigation Strategies—A Mixed Methods Study.

Validation of field-based running tests to determine maximal aerobic speed in professional rugby league (2024)
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Bennett, T., Marshall, P., Barrett, S., Malone, J., Simpson, A., Bray, J., Christopherson, C., Nickolay, T., Metcalfe, J., & Towlson, C. (2024). Validation of field-based running tests to determine maximal aerobic speed in professional rugby league. PLoS ONE, 19(7 July), Article e0306062. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306062

Practitioners place importance on high-speed running (HSR) to monitor training practice and match-play demands, whilst attempting to maximise fitness and minimize the risk of injury occurrence. Practitioners apply various methods to quantify HSR, suc... Read More about Validation of field-based running tests to determine maximal aerobic speed in professional rugby league.

Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings (2024)
Journal Article
Hing, W., Gordon, N., & Al Jaber, T. (2024). Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings. Acta Scientific Computer Sciences, 6(7), 64-74

In a new era of educational and research-based chatbots, implementing personalised interactive learning resources is critical in enhancing students' academic experiences. Whilst general purpose chatbots are now available with a range of platforms, th... Read More about Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings.

Optimising species detection probability and sampling effort in lake fish eDNA surveys (2024)
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Sellers, G. S., Jerde, C. L., Harper, L. R., Benucci, M., Muri, C. D., Li, J., Peirson, G., Walsh, K., Hatton-Ellis, T., Duncan, W., Duguid, A., Ottewell, D., Willby, N., Law, A., Bean, C. W., Winfield, I. J., Read, D. S., Handley, L. L., & Hänfling, B. (2024). Optimising species detection probability and sampling effort in lake fish eDNA surveys. Metabarcoding and Metagenomics, 8, 121–143. https://doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.8.104655

Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is transforming biodiversity monitoring in aquatic environments. Such an approach has been developed and deployed for monitoring lake fish communities in Great Britain, where the method has repeatedly shown a co... Read More about Optimising species detection probability and sampling effort in lake fish eDNA surveys.

Behind Battle Lines Analysing Commanders' Decisions Around Conflict-Related Sexual Violence And Exploitation And Their Penal Consequence (2024)
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Heys, A., Veldhuizen Ochodničanová, E., Veldhuizen Ochodničanová, E. M., & Muraszkiewicz, J. (2024). Behind Battle Lines Analysing Commanders' Decisions Around Conflict-Related Sexual Violence And Exploitation And Their Penal Consequence. Journal of Human Trafficking, Enslavement and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, 5(1), 275-303. https://doi.org/10.7590/266644724X17187028804913

This paper analyses the motivation behind military commanders’ perpetration, facilitation and tolerance of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), and considers the decision making behind the imposing of punitive measures.
It begins by investigati... Read More about Behind Battle Lines Analysing Commanders' Decisions Around Conflict-Related Sexual Violence And Exploitation And Their Penal Consequence.

Hybrid approach predicts a lower binding energy for benzene on water ice (2024)
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Clark, V. H., Benoit, D. M., Van De Sande, M., & Walsh, C. (2024). Hybrid approach predicts a lower binding energy for benzene on water ice. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 532(3), 3499-3508. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stae1605

In this paper, we provide a highly accurate value for the binding energy of benzene to proton-ordered crystalline water ice (XIh), as a model for interstellar ices. We compare our computed value to the latest experimental data available from temperat... Read More about Hybrid approach predicts a lower binding energy for benzene on water ice.

Increasing the immersivity of 360° videos facilitates learning and memory: implications for theory and practice (2024)
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Peney, T., & Skarratt, P. A. (2024). Increasing the immersivity of 360° videos facilitates learning and memory: implications for theory and practice. Educational Technology Research and Development, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10402-9

Recent years have seen an increase in the use of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology in education and training. Studies examining the efficacy of IVR-based interventions have shown improved performance compared to traditional training programm... Read More about Increasing the immersivity of 360° videos facilitates learning and memory: implications for theory and practice.

Biomarker Driven Antifungal Stewardship (BioDriveAFS) in acute leukaemia—a multi-centre randomised controlled trial to assess clinical and cost effectiveness: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2024)
Journal Article
Flett, L., Abdelatif, R., Akhtar Baz, S., Brady, S., Corbacho, B., Common, K., Cowling, A., Fairhurst, C., Fitzmaurice, E., Gandhi, S., Hilton, A., Hope, W., Howard, A., Laycock, J., Lillie, P., Mitchell, G., Parker, A., Peel, M., Sheard, L., Sneddon, J., …Barlow, G. (2024). Biomarker Driven Antifungal Stewardship (BioDriveAFS) in acute leukaemia—a multi-centre randomised controlled trial to assess clinical and cost effectiveness: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 25(1), Article 427. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08272-w

BACKGROUND: Acute leukaemias (AL) are life-threatening blood cancers that can be potentially cured with treatment involving myelosuppressive, multiagent, intensive chemotherapy (IC). However, such treatment is associated with a risk of serious infect... Read More about Biomarker Driven Antifungal Stewardship (BioDriveAFS) in acute leukaemia—a multi-centre randomised controlled trial to assess clinical and cost effectiveness: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Biodiversity and Risk in the Financial Sector (2024)
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Hudson, R. (in press). Biodiversity and Risk in the Financial Sector. Journal of sustainable finance and accounting,

The worldwide loss of biodiversity is an extremely serious problem. The economic costs involved are similar, if not larger, than those related to climate change. This problem is now being addressed with some urgency by governmental and inter-govern... Read More about Biodiversity and Risk in the Financial Sector.

Imperialism after decolonization? British relations with Bahrain from the withdrawal East of Suez to the Iranian Revolution (2024)
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Smith, S. C. (online). Imperialism after decolonization? British relations with Bahrain from the withdrawal East of Suez to the Iranian Revolution. Middle Eastern Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/00263206.2024.2368600

There is a growing consensus that the end of empire did not necessarily equate with a severing of imperial ties. Some historians have even argued that there was a shift from formal to informal empire in Britain’s relations with the emerging Gulf Stat... Read More about Imperialism after decolonization? British relations with Bahrain from the withdrawal East of Suez to the Iranian Revolution.

Exclusive Papers of the Editorial Board Members and Topical Advisory Panel Members of Catalysts in Section “Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry” (2024)
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Nomura, K., Mancuso, R., Cai, Z., Dagorne, S., Eisen, M. S., Gonsalvi, L., Kotora, M., Lee, B. Y., Liu, S., Martins, L. M., Ohkuma, T., Pombeiro, A., Ragaini, F., Redshaw, C., Visseaux, M., Wu, Z., Yoshida, H., & Ogasawara, M. (2024). Exclusive Papers of the Editorial Board Members and Topical Advisory Panel Members of Catalysts in Section “Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry”. Catalysts, 14(7), Article 407. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14070407

AI enabled: a novel IoT-based fake currency detection using millimeter wave (mmWave) sensor (2024)
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Niaz, F., Zhang, J., Khalid, M., Qureshi, K. N., Zheng, Y., Younas, M., & Imran, N. (in press). AI enabled: a novel IoT-based fake currency detection using millimeter wave (mmWave) sensor. Computing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00607-024-01300-2

In recent years, the significance of millimeter wave sensors has achieved a paramount role, especially in the non-invasive and ubiquitous analysis of various materials and objects. This paper introduces a novel IoT-based fake currency detection using... Read More about AI enabled: a novel IoT-based fake currency detection using millimeter wave (mmWave) sensor.

Exploring the Relationship Between Inequality and Economic Growth (2024)
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Ossai, L., & Bhattarai, K. (2024). Exploring the Relationship Between Inequality and Economic Growth. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, 5(1), 211-233. https://doi.org/10.47509/JDEF.2024.v05i01.10

The studies on the relationship between income inequality and economic growth attract a lot of interest, particularly in low-income countries like Nigeria. While some scholars posit that income inequality stimulates economic growth, others argue that... Read More about Exploring the Relationship Between Inequality and Economic Growth.

Protein Kinase A Regulates Platelet Phosphodiesterase 3A through an A-Kinase Anchoring Protein Dependent Manner (2024)
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Khalil, J. S., Law, R., Raslan, Z., Cheah, L. T., Hindle, M. S., Aburima, A. A., Kearney, M. T., & Naseem, K. M. (2024). Protein Kinase A Regulates Platelet Phosphodiesterase 3A through an A-Kinase Anchoring Protein Dependent Manner. Cells, 13(13), Article 1104. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13131104

Platelet activation is critical for haemostasis, but if unregulated can lead to pathological thrombosis. Endogenous platelet inhibitory mechanisms are mediated by prostacyclin (PGI2)-stimulated cAMP signalling, which is regulated by phosphodiesterase... Read More about Protein Kinase A Regulates Platelet Phosphodiesterase 3A through an A-Kinase Anchoring Protein Dependent Manner.

A cross sectional pilot study utilising STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface (STAMPS) to measure plantar load characteristics within a healthy population (2024)
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Jones, A. D., Crossland, S., Nixon, J. E., Siddle, H. J., Culmer, P. R., & Russell, D. A. (2024). A cross sectional pilot study utilising STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface (STAMPS) to measure plantar load characteristics within a healthy population. Gait and Posture, 113, 246-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.06.018

Background: No in-shoe systems, measuring both components of plantar load (plantar pressure and shear stress) are available for use in patients with diabetes. The STAMPS (STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface) system utilises digital ima... Read More about A cross sectional pilot study utilising STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface (STAMPS) to measure plantar load characteristics within a healthy population.

Changes in prevalence and incidence of dementia and risk factors for dementia: an analysis from cohort studies (2024)
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Mukadam, N., Wolters, F. J., Walsh, S., Wallace, L., Brayne, C., Matthews, F. E., Sacuiu, S., Skoog, I., Seshadri, S., Beiser, A., Ghosh, S., & Livingston, G. (2024). Changes in prevalence and incidence of dementia and risk factors for dementia: an analysis from cohort studies. The Lancet. Public Health, 9(7), e443-e460. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667%2824%2900120-8

Background: Some cohort studies have reported a decline in dementia prevalence and incidence over time, although these findings have not been consistent across studies. We reviewed evidence on changes in dementia prevalence and incidence over time us... Read More about Changes in prevalence and incidence of dementia and risk factors for dementia: an analysis from cohort studies.

Comparison of assays measuring extracellular vesicle tissue factor in plasma samples: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Vascular Biology (2024)
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Bonifay, A., Mackman, N., Hisada, Y., Sachetto, A. T. A., Hau, C., Gray, E., Hogwood, J., Aharon, A., Badimon, L., Barile, L., Baudar, J., Beckmann, L., Benedikter, B., Bolis, S., Bouriche, T., Brambilla, M., Burrello, J., Camera, M., Campello, E., Ettelaie, C., …Lacroix, R. (2024). Comparison of assays measuring extracellular vesicle tissue factor in plasma samples: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Vascular Biology. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtha.2024.05.037

Background: Scientific and clinical interest in extracellular vesicles (EVs) is growing. EVs that expose tissue factor (TF) bind factor VII/VIIa and can trigger coagulation. Highly procoagulant TF-exposing EVs are detectable in the circulation in var... Read More about Comparison of assays measuring extracellular vesicle tissue factor in plasma samples: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Vascular Biology.

Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times. Nursing Management, 31(6), 22-27. https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2024.e2136

This article explores a transformative tool – journaling – to empower nurses in navigating these difficult times. As we look into the connection of nursing, mental health, and self-care, this comprehensive guide aims to provide nurses with practical... Read More about Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times.

Internet and Telephone Support for Discontinuing Long-Term Antidepressants: The REDUCE Cluster Randomized Trial (2024)
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Kendrick, T., Stuart, B., Bowers, H., Haji Sadeghi, M., Page, H., Dowrick, C., Moore, M., Gabbay, M., Leydon, G. M., Yao, G. L., Little, P., Griffiths, G., Lewis, G., May, C., Moncrieff, J., Johnson, C. F., Macleod, U., Gilbody, S., Dewar-Haggart, R., Williams, S., …Geraghty, A. W. (2024). Internet and Telephone Support for Discontinuing Long-Term Antidepressants: The REDUCE Cluster Randomized Trial. Jama Network Open, 7(6), Article e2418383. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18383

Importance: There is significant concern regarding increasing long-term antidepressant treatment for depression beyond an evidence-based duration. Objective: To determine whether adding internet and telephone support to a family practitioner review t... Read More about Internet and Telephone Support for Discontinuing Long-Term Antidepressants: The REDUCE Cluster Randomized Trial.

Differences in trajectories of quality of life according to type of dementia: 6-year longitudinal findings from the IDEAL programme (2024)
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Martyr, A., Gamble, L. D., Hunt, A., Quinn, C., Morris, R. G., Henderson, C., Allan, L., Opdebeeck, C., Charlwood, C., Jones, R. W., Pentecost, C., Kopelman, M. D., Thom, J. M., Matthews, F. E., & Clare, L. (2024). Differences in trajectories of quality of life according to type of dementia: 6-year longitudinal findings from the IDEAL programme. BMC medicine, 22(1), Article 265. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03492-y

Background: People with different types of dementia may have distinct symptoms and experiences that affect their quality of life. This study investigated whether quality of life varied across types of dementia and over time. Methods: The participants... Read More about Differences in trajectories of quality of life according to type of dementia: 6-year longitudinal findings from the IDEAL programme.