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Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Biopsies Maintained Ex Vivo on a Perfusion Device Show Gene Changes with Time and Clinically Relevant Doses of Irradiation (2023)
Journal Article
Green, V., Baldwin, L., England, J., Marshall, G., Frost, L., Moore, C., & Greenman, J. (2023). Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Biopsies Maintained Ex Vivo on a Perfusion Device Show Gene Changes with Time and Clinically Relevant Doses of Irradiation. Cancers, 15(18), Article 4575. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15184575

Advancements in 3-Dimensional (3D) culture models for studying disease have increased significantly over the last two decades, but fully understanding how these models represent in vivo still requires further investigation. The current study investig... Read More about Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Biopsies Maintained Ex Vivo on a Perfusion Device Show Gene Changes with Time and Clinically Relevant Doses of Irradiation.

The Effect of a Very-Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) vs. a Moderate Energy Deficit Diet in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—A Randomised Controlled Trial (2023)
Journal Article
Deshmukh, H., Papageorgiou, M., Wells, L., Akbar, S., Strudwick, T., Deshmukh, K., …Sathyapalan, T. (2023). The Effect of a Very-Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) vs. a Moderate Energy Deficit Diet in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—A Randomised Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 15(18), Article 3872. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15183872

We performed an open-label, randomised controlled trial to compare the effects of a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) vs. moderate energy deficit approach on body weight, body composition, free androgen index (FAI), and metabolic markers in obese women wi... Read More about The Effect of a Very-Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) vs. a Moderate Energy Deficit Diet in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Craniofacial gracilisation within Homo sapiens and its relationship to masticatory loading (2023)
Thesis
Crabtree, K. L. Craniofacial gracilisation within Homo sapiens and its relationship to masticatory loading. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4790670

It is frequently proposed that differences in craniofacial form are selectively and plastically driven by dietary differences, with species that consume mechanically challenging items having adaptations that increase bite force and optimise gape capa... Read More about Craniofacial gracilisation within Homo sapiens and its relationship to masticatory loading.

The Feasibility and Acceptability of ExerciseGuide UK: A Web-Based Platform for Personalised Physical Activity Programmes and Educational Resources for Individuals Living with and Beyond Lung Cancer: A Mixed Methods Thesis (2023)
Thesis
Curry, J. The Feasibility and Acceptability of ExerciseGuide UK: A Web-Based Platform for Personalised Physical Activity Programmes and Educational Resources for Individuals Living with and Beyond Lung Cancer: A Mixed Methods Thesis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4790527

Background: Lung cancer has a high incidence and mortality rate, particularly in older adults (65y+). Physical activity can improve the physical and psychological health of these patients. A virtual exercise and education programme could address barr... Read More about The Feasibility and Acceptability of ExerciseGuide UK: A Web-Based Platform for Personalised Physical Activity Programmes and Educational Resources for Individuals Living with and Beyond Lung Cancer: A Mixed Methods Thesis.

Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study (2023)
Thesis
Moriarty, A. S. (2023). Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4483741

Background
Most people with depression are managed in primary care. Relapse (reemergence of depression symptoms after improvement) is common and contributes to the burden and morbidity associated with depression. There is a lack of evidence-based ap... Read More about Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study.

Deconstructing ‘Agromafie’: A Case Law Analysis of the Interplay of Organised and Corporate Crime in Food Frauds in Italy. (2023)
Journal Article
Rizzuti, A. (2023). Deconstructing ‘Agromafie’: A Case Law Analysis of the Interplay of Organised and Corporate Crime in Food Frauds in Italy. Studi sulla questione criminale, 103-120. https://doi.org/10.7383/109487

Food frauds regularly gain media and institutional attention worldwide due to associated health risks and the impact they have on trust in the food industry. In Italy, media, NGOs, and farmers’ associations tend to consider food fraud and, more broad... Read More about Deconstructing ‘Agromafie’: A Case Law Analysis of the Interplay of Organised and Corporate Crime in Food Frauds in Italy..

Effects of Iranian herbal Zofa® syrup for the management of clinical symptoms in patients with COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial (2023)
Journal Article
Ghazvini, A., Vahedian-Azimi, A., Abdoli, M., Rahimibashar, F., Panahi, Y., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2023). Effects of Iranian herbal Zofa® syrup for the management of clinical symptoms in patients with COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial. Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 13(5), 500-512. https://doi.org/10.22038/AJP.2023.21909

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the role of Iranian herbal Zofa® syrup in improving the clinical symptoms of patients with COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 105 patients with COVI... Read More about Effects of Iranian herbal Zofa® syrup for the management of clinical symptoms in patients with COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial.

Fostering Learner Autonomy in Higher Education through Coaching and Mentoring for Non-Traditional Learners (2023)
Journal Article
Holmes, A. G. D. (2023). Fostering Learner Autonomy in Higher Education through Coaching and Mentoring for Non-Traditional Learners. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 11(4), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v11i4.6185

This article considers the potential ways for coaching and mentoring practices in higher education to support the development of learner autonomy, a key espoused aim of university education. I argue that coaching and mentoring can foster self-regulat... Read More about Fostering Learner Autonomy in Higher Education through Coaching and Mentoring for Non-Traditional Learners.

In preprints: opportunities to unravel the earliest stages of human development using stem cell-based embryo models (2023)
Journal Article
Moris, N., & Sturmey, R. (2023). In preprints: opportunities to unravel the earliest stages of human development using stem cell-based embryo models. Development, 150(17), Article dev202295. https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.202295

Several exciting advances have enabled the derivation of stem cell-based embryo-like models (SCBEMs). Such models allow us to interrogate previously intractable questions in developmental biology and ask hypothesis-driven fundamental questions such a... Read More about In preprints: opportunities to unravel the earliest stages of human development using stem cell-based embryo models.

EMG Controlled Modular Prosthetic Hand–Design and Prototyping (2023)
Book Chapter
Suddaby, A., & Iqbal, J. (2023). EMG Controlled Modular Prosthetic Hand–Design and Prototyping. In X.-S. Yang, R. S. Sherratt, N. Dey, & A. Joshi (Eds.), Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology : ICICT 2023 (97-107). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3043-2_8

Prosthetic hands can be essential for those without a biological hand(s) to accomplish everyday tasks but the cost, of up to tens of thousands, keeps them out of reach for many people. This paper reports on the development of a low-cost affordable an... Read More about EMG Controlled Modular Prosthetic Hand–Design and Prototyping.

Earth Abundant Oxidation Catalysts for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Wastewater: Homogeneous Catalytic Screening of Monomeric Complexes (2023)
Journal Article
Garcia, L., Koper, M. R., Mondal, S., Priddle, J. T., Truong, W. A., Allbritton, E. M. A., …Hubin, T. J. (2023). Earth Abundant Oxidation Catalysts for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Wastewater: Homogeneous Catalytic Screening of Monomeric Complexes. Molecules, 28(18), 6466. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28186466

Twenty novel Mn, Fe, and Cu complexes of ethylene cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycles with potentially copolymerizable allyl and benzyl pendant arms were synthesized and characterized. Multiple X-ray crystal structures demonstrate the cis-folded pseudo... Read More about Earth Abundant Oxidation Catalysts for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Wastewater: Homogeneous Catalytic Screening of Monomeric Complexes.

Parliament of Bangladesh: Constitutional Position and Contributions (2023)
Book Chapter
Chowdhury, M. J. A. (2023). Parliament of Bangladesh: Constitutional Position and Contributions. In R. Hoque, & R. Chowdhury (Eds.), A History of the Constitution of Bangladesh: The Founding, Development, and Way Ahead (145-160). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003276814-12

At the end of British colonial rule in 1947, Bangladesh became a part of Pakistan. It declared independence in March 1971, fought a nine-month-long war, and emerged as an independent state in December 1971. At independence, Bangladesh adopted the Wes... Read More about Parliament of Bangladesh: Constitutional Position and Contributions.

Breathlessness limiting exertion in very old adults: findings from the Newcastle 85+ study (2023)
Journal Article
Johnson, M. J., Pitel, L., Currow, D. C., Forbes, C., Soyiri, I., & Robinson, L. (2023). Breathlessness limiting exertion in very old adults: findings from the Newcastle 85+ study. Age and ageing, 52(9), Article afad155. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afad155

INTRODUCTION: Long-term breathlessness is more common with age. However, in the oldest old (>85years), little is known about the prevalence, or impact of breathlessness. We estimated breathlessness limiting exertion prevalence and explored (i) associ... Read More about Breathlessness limiting exertion in very old adults: findings from the Newcastle 85+ study.

Improving the reporting of primary care research: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care - the CRISP Statement (2023)
Journal Article
Phillips, W. R., Sturgiss, E., Glasziou, P., Olde Hartman, T., Orkin, A., Prathivadi, P., Reeve, J., Russell, G. M., & van Weel, C. (2023). Improving the reporting of primary care research: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care - the CRISP Statement. Annals of Family Medicine, 21(6), 549-555. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3029

Primary care (PC) is a unique clinical specialty and research discipline with its own perspectives and methods. Research in this field uses varied research methods and study designs to investigate myriad topics. The diversity of PC presents challenge... Read More about Improving the reporting of primary care research: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care - the CRISP Statement.

Thermodynamic and techno-economic analysis of a direct thermal oil vaporization solar power system (2023)
Journal Article
Li, P., Ye, J., Li, J., Wang, Y., Jiang, X., Qian, T., …Liu, X. (2023). Thermodynamic and techno-economic analysis of a direct thermal oil vaporization solar power system. Energy, 282, Article 128963. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128963

A unique direct thermal oil vaporization solar power system employing cascade organic-steam Rankine cycle is proposed. The oil is a mixture of biphenyl and diphenyl oxide, and it is used for heat transfer, storage and power cycle fluid in the novel s... Read More about Thermodynamic and techno-economic analysis of a direct thermal oil vaporization solar power system.

Avatar Taxonomy: A New Technological Tool to Enhance the Consumer-Brand Relationships (2023)
Journal Article
Elsharnouby, M. H., Jayawardhena, C., & Saxena, G. (in press). Avatar Taxonomy: A New Technological Tool to Enhance the Consumer-Brand Relationships. Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/MSAR-07-2023-0037

Purpose
Avatars, which are used as a technology and marketing tactic, can embody consumer-facing employees and mimic their real-life roles on companies' websites, thereby playing a key role in enhancing the relationships between consumers and brands... Read More about Avatar Taxonomy: A New Technological Tool to Enhance the Consumer-Brand Relationships.

T cell exhaustion potential of bacterial superantigens relevant in severe infections and cancer (2023)
Thesis
Tantoush, F. A. A. (2023). T cell exhaustion potential of bacterial superantigens relevant in severe infections and cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4373985

Bacterial superantigens (SAgs) trigger oligoclonal activation of T cells by crosslinking MHC-class-II, on Ag-presenting cells, to the T cell receptor (TCR)/CD28, on T cells, which can be independent of Lck, a critical kinase normally involved... Read More about T cell exhaustion potential of bacterial superantigens relevant in severe infections and cancer.

Do green bonds affect stock returns and corporate environmental performance? Evidence from China (2023)
Journal Article
Fan, R., Xiong, X., Li, Y., & Gao, Y. (2023). Do green bonds affect stock returns and corporate environmental performance? Evidence from China. Economics letters, 232, Article 111322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2023.111322

We reveal the positive short-term stock market reaction to the announcement of green bond issuance, which does not exist for factual green bonds. For long-term performance, green bond issuance promotes corporate environmental information disclosure a... Read More about Do green bonds affect stock returns and corporate environmental performance? Evidence from China.

Business model innovation and export performance (2023)
Journal Article
Najafi-Tavani, Z., Zantidou, E., Leonidou, C. N., & Zeriti, A. (2023). Business model innovation and export performance. Journal of International Business Studies, https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-023-00645-8

Although business model innovation (BMI) is generally beneficial for firms, few studies have investigated whether and under what conditions BMI benefits materialize in foreign markets. This research applies two complementary theoretical perspectives... Read More about Business model innovation and export performance.

A novel class of adaptive observers for dynamic nonlinear uncertain systems (2023)
Journal Article
Alkhayyat, A., Zalzala, A. M., AL-Salih, A. A., Jawad, A. J. A. M., Abdul-Adheem, W. R., Iqbal, J., …Hameed, A. S. (in press). A novel class of adaptive observers for dynamic nonlinear uncertain systems. Expert Systems, https://doi.org/10.1111/exsy.13412

Numerous techniques have been proposed in the literature to improve the performance of high-gain observers with noisy measurements. One such technique is the linear extended state observer, which is used to estimate the system's states and to account... Read More about A novel class of adaptive observers for dynamic nonlinear uncertain systems.