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Transient and non-uniform heat flux effect on solar thermoelectric generator with phase change material (2020)
Journal Article
Shittu, S., Li, G., Xuan, Q., Xiao, X., Zhao, X., Ma, X., & Akhlaghi, Y. G. (2020). Transient and non-uniform heat flux effect on solar thermoelectric generator with phase change material. Applied thermal engineering, 173, Article 115206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115206

Transient and non-uniform heat flux from solar concentrators can affect the performance of solar thermoelectric generators, which generate electricity from concentrated solar radiation. Therefore, this paper presents a detailed three-dimensional stud... Read More about Transient and non-uniform heat flux effect on solar thermoelectric generator with phase change material.

Topographic, hydraulic, and vegetative controls on bar and island development in mixed bedrock-alluvial, multi-channeled, dryland rivers (2020)
Journal Article
Milan, D. J., Tooth, S., & Heritage, G. (2020). Topographic, hydraulic, and vegetative controls on bar and island development in mixed bedrock-alluvial, multi-channeled, dryland rivers. Water Resources Research, 56(5), Article e2019WR026101. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019WR026101

We investigate processes of bedrock-core bar and island development in a bedrock-influenced anastomosed reach of the Sabie River, Kruger National Park (KNP), eastern South Africa. For sites subject to alluvial stripping during an extreme flood event... Read More about Topographic, hydraulic, and vegetative controls on bar and island development in mixed bedrock-alluvial, multi-channeled, dryland rivers.

A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification (2020)
Journal Article
Koe, B., Abraham, C., Bailey, C., Greening, B., Small, M., Connolley, T., & Mi, J. (2020). A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification. HardwareX, 7, Article e00104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00104

As a part of a research into new techniques for purifying recycled aluminium alloys, a novel electromagnetic apparatus had been developed for investigating in real-time the separation mechanisms of detrimental inclusions in aluminium alloy melts unde... Read More about A novel electromagnetic apparatus for in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging study of the separation of phases in metal solidification.

Stress appraisals influence athletic performance and psychophysiological response during 16.1 km cycling time trials (2020)
Journal Article
Thompson, M. A., Toner, J., Perry, J. L., Burke, R., & Nicholls, A. R. (2020). Stress appraisals influence athletic performance and psychophysiological response during 16.1 km cycling time trials. Psychology of sport and exercise, 49(July), Article 101682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101682

Objectives: We examined how stress appraisals were associated with emotions, coping behaviours, as well as subjective and objective measures of performance.
Design: Prospective field- and laboratory-based studies.
Methods: In Study 1, 192 athletes... Read More about Stress appraisals influence athletic performance and psychophysiological response during 16.1 km cycling time trials.

An innovative use of the arts in an undergraduate curriculum to challenge thinking around diversity and professionalism (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hammond, A., Baxter, I., & Pearson, L. (2020, March). An innovative use of the arts in an undergraduate curriculum to challenge thinking around diversity and professionalism. Poster presented at University of York Annual Teaching and Learning Conference

Tutor experience/student feedback had highlighted the challenges in working with students in developing humanistic approaches to care and constructive professional behaviours. ‘Professionalism’ / Diversity as curriculum areas may be met with suspicio... Read More about An innovative use of the arts in an undergraduate curriculum to challenge thinking around diversity and professionalism.

Supporting social prescribing in primary care by linking people to local assets: A realist review (2020)
Journal Article
Tierney, S., Wong, G., Roberts, N., Boylan, A. M., Park, S., Abrams, R., Reeve, J., Williams, V., & Mahtani, K. R. (2020). Supporting social prescribing in primary care by linking people to local assets: A realist review. BMC medicine, 18(1), Article 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-1510-7

© 2020 The Author(s). Background: Social prescribing is a way of addressing the 'non-medical' needs (e.g. loneliness, debt, housing problems) that can affect people's health and well-being. Connector schemes (e.g. delivered by care navigators or link... Read More about Supporting social prescribing in primary care by linking people to local assets: A realist review.

Distribution of variants in multiple vitamin D-related loci (DHCR7/NADSYN1, GC, CYP2R1, CYP11A1, CYP24A1, VDR, RXRα and RXRγ) vary between European, East-Asian and Sub-Saharan African-ancestry populations (2020)
Journal Article
Jones, P., Lucock, M., Chaplin, G., Jablonski, N. G., Veysey, M., Scarlett, C., & Beckett, E. (2020). Distribution of variants in multiple vitamin D-related loci (DHCR7/NADSYN1, GC, CYP2R1, CYP11A1, CYP24A1, VDR, RXRα and RXRγ) vary between European, East-Asian and Sub-Saharan African-ancestry populations. Genes and Nutrition, 15(1), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12263-020-00663-3

Background
The frequency of vitamin D-associated gene variants appear to reflect changes in long-term ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) environment, indicating interactions exist between the primary determinant of vitamin D status, UVB exposure and gene... Read More about Distribution of variants in multiple vitamin D-related loci (DHCR7/NADSYN1, GC, CYP2R1, CYP11A1, CYP24A1, VDR, RXRα and RXRγ) vary between European, East-Asian and Sub-Saharan African-ancestry populations.

The European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) Coagulation Factor Variant Databases: Important resources for haemostasis clinicians and researchers (2020)
Journal Article
McVey, J. H., Rallapalli, P. M., Kemball‐Cook, G., Hampshire, D. J., Giansily‐Blaizot, M., Gomez, K., Perkins, S. J., & Ludlam, C. A. (2020). The European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) Coagulation Factor Variant Databases: Important resources for haemostasis clinicians and researchers. Haemophilia, 26(2), 306-313. https://doi.org/10.1111/hae.13947

Haemophilia published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Introduction: Advances in genomic sequencing have facilitated the sequencing of genes associated with disorders of haemostasis. The identification of variants within genes and access to curated data in... Read More about The European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD) Coagulation Factor Variant Databases: Important resources for haemostasis clinicians and researchers.

Living in the mo(ve)ment: An ethnographic exploration of hospice patients’ experiences of participating in Tai Chi (2020)
Journal Article
Burke, S. M., Bradshaw, A., Phoenix, C., & Shaunna, B. (2020). Living in the mo(ve)ment: An ethnographic exploration of hospice patients’ experiences of participating in Tai Chi. Psychology of sport and exercise, 49, Article 101687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101687

Purpose: Tai Chi is increasingly being used as a complimentary therapy in hospice care to help patients self-manage multiple and complex health needs. However, currently there is limited understanding of Tai Chi from patients’ perspective, including... Read More about Living in the mo(ve)ment: An ethnographic exploration of hospice patients’ experiences of participating in Tai Chi.

Earthquake nucleation in the lower crust by local stress amplification (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, L. R., Menegon, L., Fagereng, Å., & Pennacchioni, G. (2020). Earthquake nucleation in the lower crust by local stress amplification. Nature communications, 11(1), Article 1322. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15150-x

Deep intracontinental earthquakes are poorly understood, despite their potential to cause significant destruction. Although lower crustal strength is currently a topic of debate, dry lower continental crust may be strong under high-grade conditions.... Read More about Earthquake nucleation in the lower crust by local stress amplification.

“Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives (2020)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2022). “Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives. Educational studies, 48(1), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2020.1740879

The purpose of this qualitative study is to provide answers to the research question, “What teacher characteristics do London upper Secondary school students value?” Using convenient or opportunity sampling, 51 Grade 12 and 13 students ages 16–18 in... Read More about “Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives.

Emerging citizen contributions, roles and interactions with public authorities in Dutch pluvial flood risk management (2020)
Journal Article
Forrest, S. A., Trell, E.-M., & Woltjer, J. (2021). Emerging citizen contributions, roles and interactions with public authorities in Dutch pluvial flood risk management. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 37(1), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2019.1701999

This article focuses on the emerging role of citizens and their increasing contributions to local pluvial flood risk management in the Netherlands. A qualitative research approach is followed with semi-structured interviews, and analysis of policy do... Read More about Emerging citizen contributions, roles and interactions with public authorities in Dutch pluvial flood risk management.

Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment (2020)
Journal Article
Michailos, S., Walker, M., Moody, A., Poggio, D., & Pourkashanian, M. (2020). Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment. Energy Conversion and Management, 209, Article 112663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112663

The biomethanation of CO2 from anaerobic digestion within the power to gas concept has recently emerged as a promising technology to upgrade biogas, to decarbonise the domestic and industrial heat sector, provide long term energy storage and deliver... Read More about Biomethane production using an integrated anaerobic digestion, gasification and CO2 biomethanation process in a real waste water treatment plant: A techno-economic assessment.

Pattern formation in two-dimensional hard-core/soft-shell systems with variable soft shell profiles (2020)
Journal Article
Somerville, W. R. C., Law, A. D., Rey, M., Vogel, N., Archer, A. J., & Buzza, D. M. A. (2020). Pattern formation in two-dimensional hard-core/soft-shell systems with variable soft shell profiles. Soft matter, 16(14), 3564-3573. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0sm00092b

Hard-core/soft shell (HCSS) particles have been shown to self-assemble into a remarkably rich variety of structures under compression due to the simple interplay between the hard-core and soft-shoulder length scales in their interactions. Most studie... Read More about Pattern formation in two-dimensional hard-core/soft-shell systems with variable soft shell profiles.

Wind turbine asymmetrical load reduction with pitch sensor fault compensation (2020)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Patton, R. J., & Shi, S. (2020). Wind turbine asymmetrical load reduction with pitch sensor fault compensation. Wind energy, 23(7), 1523-1541. https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2496

Offshore wind turbines suffer from asymmetrical loading (blades, tower, etc), leading to enhanced structural fatigue. As well as asymmetrical loading different faults (pitch system faults etc.) can occur simultaneously, causing degradation of load mi... Read More about Wind turbine asymmetrical load reduction with pitch sensor fault compensation.

A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Montgomery, G. . J. H., Abt, G., Dobson, C. A., Evans, W. J., Aye, M., & Ditroilo, M. (2020). A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60(5), 770-778. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.20.10412-2

BACKGROUND: Intermittent mechanical loading generates greater bone adaptations than continuous mechanical loading in rodents but has never been evaluated in humans. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a continuous and intermittent counter... Read More about A 12-month continuous and intermittent high-impact exercise intervention and its effects on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women: A feasibility randomized controlled trial.

A pyrenyl-appended C3v-symmetric hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene for selective fluorescence sensing of iodide (2020)
Journal Article
Xie, H. F., Wu, C., Zou, J., Yang, Y. X., Xu, H., Zhang, Q. L., Redshaw, C., & Yamato, T. (2020). A pyrenyl-appended C3v-symmetric hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene for selective fluorescence sensing of iodide. Dyes and pigments : an international journal, 178, Article 108340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2020.108340

A new C3v-symmetric hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene L bearing pyrene moieties as fluorophores has been designed and synthesized. L exhibits a significant fluorescence quenching response to I− even when in the presence of other potentially competing anion... Read More about A pyrenyl-appended C3v-symmetric hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene for selective fluorescence sensing of iodide.

Fishing for mammals: Landscape-level monitoring of terrestrial and semi-aquatic communities using eDNA from riverine systems (2020)
Journal Article
Sales, N. G., McKenzie, M. B., Drake, J., Harper, L. R., Browett, S. S., Coscia, I., Wangensteen, O. S., Baillie, C., Bryce, E., Dawson, D. A., Ochu, E., Hänfling, B., Lawson Handley, L., Mariani, S., Lambin, X., Sutherland, C., & McDevitt, A. D. (2020). Fishing for mammals: Landscape-level monitoring of terrestrial and semi-aquatic communities using eDNA from riverine systems. The journal of applied ecology, 57(4), 707-716. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13592

© 2020 British Ecological Society Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has revolutionized biomonitoring in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. However, for semi-aquatic and terrestrial animals, the application of this technique remains relativel... Read More about Fishing for mammals: Landscape-level monitoring of terrestrial and semi-aquatic communities using eDNA from riverine systems.

The Decolonisation of Children's Rights and the Colonial Contours of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (2020)
Journal Article
Faulkner, E. A., & Nyamutata, C. (2020). The Decolonisation of Children's Rights and the Colonial Contours of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. International Journal of Children's Rights, 28(1), 66-88. https://doi.org/10.1163/15718182-02801009

© koninklijke brill nv, leiden, 2020. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (uncrc) 1989 has been celebrated for its universal acceptance. However, questions still arise around its provenance and representation. In particular, the... Read More about The Decolonisation of Children's Rights and the Colonial Contours of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.