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Citizen science to improve patient and public involvement in GUideline Implementation in oral health and DEntistry (the GUIDE platform) (2023)
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Hosie, A., Firdaus, M., Clarkson, J., Gupta, E., Laidlaw, L., Lamont, T., …Goulao, B. (2024). Citizen science to improve patient and public involvement in GUideline Implementation in oral health and DEntistry (the GUIDE platform). Health Expectations, 27(1), Article e13921. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13921

Background: Citizen science is a way to democratise science by involving groups of citizens in the research process. Clinical guidelines are used to improve practice, but their implementation can be limited. Involving patients and the public can enha... Read More about Citizen science to improve patient and public involvement in GUideline Implementation in oral health and DEntistry (the GUIDE platform).

Head, heart, and hands listening in coach practice: The listening coach, Dakin-Neal, Kymberly, NY, USA; Abingdon, UK, Routledge, 2024, 208 pages, Paperback price: £34.95, ISBN: 978-1-032-28272-5 (hbk), ISBN: 978-1-032-28271-8 (pbk), ISBN: 978-1-003-29602-7 (ebk) (2023)
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Gill, A. (in press). Head, heart, and hands listening in coach practice: The listening coach, Dakin-Neal, Kymberly, NY, USA; Abingdon, UK, Routledge, 2024, 208 pages, Paperback price: £34.95, ISBN: 978-1-032-28272-5 (hbk), ISBN: 978-1-032-28271-8 (pbk), ISBN: 978-1-003-29602-7 (ebk). Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1080/17521882.2023.2287010

Numerical modelling of rainfall influence on the susceptibility of a slope to sliding under induced compression (2023)
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Eyo, E., & Abbey, S. (2023). Numerical modelling of rainfall influence on the susceptibility of a slope to sliding under induced compression. Applied Sciences, 13(23), Article 12692. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312692

This study examines the pore water pressure responses and stability of an unsaturated–saturated consolidating slope under the influence of rainfall infiltration. Analysis of slope behaviour was carried out with the results obtained for soils having s... Read More about Numerical modelling of rainfall influence on the susceptibility of a slope to sliding under induced compression.

Science communication practices and trust in information sources amongst Nigerian scientists and journalists (2023)
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Weitkamp, E., Larbey, R., Maina, M. B., Petherick, K., Muhammad, M. S., Tsanni, A., …Al-Gazali, A. (2023). Science communication practices and trust in information sources amongst Nigerian scientists and journalists. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 22(5), Article A04. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.22050204

Relatively few studies have explored the communication practices of researchers and journalists working in African contexts. We set out to explore the communication activities undertaken by Nigerian health researchers and journalists, their motivatio... Read More about Science communication practices and trust in information sources amongst Nigerian scientists and journalists.

How social capital affects innovation, marketing and entrepreneurial orientation: The case of SMEs in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) (2023)
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Vu, P. M., Van Binh, T., & Duong, L. N. K. (2023). How social capital affects innovation, marketing and entrepreneurial orientation: The case of SMEs in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam). Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 12(1), Article 81. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-023-00350-8

Social capital, embedded in the networking relationship, is critical for firm performance. SMEs, especially in emerging economies, should effectively use their limited resource and network relationships to deal with increased uncertainties in the bus... Read More about How social capital affects innovation, marketing and entrepreneurial orientation: The case of SMEs in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam).

Advances in printed electronic textiles (2023)
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Islam, M. R., Afroj, S., Yin, J., Novoselov, K. S., Chen, J., & Karim, N. (2024). Advances in printed electronic textiles. Advanced Science, 11(6), Article 2304140. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304140

Electronic textiles (e-textiles) have emerged as a revolutionary solution for personalized healthcare, enabling the continuous collection and communication of diverse physiological parameters when seamlessly integrated with the human body. Among vari... Read More about Advances in printed electronic textiles.

Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure (2023)
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Assad, M., Hawileh, R., Karaki, G., Abdalla, J., & Naser, M. Z. (in press). Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-07-2023-0029

Purpose: This research paper aims to investigate reinforced concrete (RC) walls' behaviour under fire and identify the thermal and mechanical factors that affect their performance. Design/methodology/approach: A three-dimensional (3D) finite element... Read More about Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure.

Dystopian transition? (2023)
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Nicoletti, E. (2023). Dystopian transition?. lo Squaderno, 66, 19-23

The need for reducing carbon emissions and tackling the climate crisis has prompted urban regeneration initiatives that propose visions of more sustainable futures for urban environments supplied with renewable energy generated locally. With the incr... Read More about Dystopian transition?.

Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation (2023)
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Khani, A., Babaee, T., Khaghani, A., Nakhaee, M., Fattahi, Z., & Moss, T. (2023). Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 6(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v6i1.41454

BACKGROUND: Despite the recent advancements in the design and manufacture of prostheses for individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation, these individuals tend to become self-conscious about their appearance. The aim of this study was t... Read More about Reliability and validity testing of the persian version of the derriford appearance scale 24 in a sample of individuals with craniofacial irregularity and amputation.

Barriers to blockchain adoption in the seaport industry: A fuzzy DEMATEL analysis (2023)
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Guan, P., Wood, L. C., Wang, J. X., & Duong, L. N. K. (2023). Barriers to blockchain adoption in the seaport industry: A fuzzy DEMATEL analysis. Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 20(12), 20995-21031. https://doi.org/10.3934/mbe.2023929

Blockchain technology, marked as a disruptive force across various sectors, including seaport logistics, faces challenges and obstacles that impede its effective adoption. We aim to empirically identify the significant barriers impeding blockchain ad... Read More about Barriers to blockchain adoption in the seaport industry: A fuzzy DEMATEL analysis.

A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes (2023)
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Booth, C. A., Rasheed, S., Mahamdau, A., Horry, R., Abbey, S., Manu, P., …Prabhakaran, A. (in press). A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes. Infrastructure Asset Management, https://doi.org/10.1680/jinam.23.00028

Earthships remain a relatively under explored type of sustainable/alternative home. This is the first study to investigate the personal experiences of constructing and living in European Earthship-homes. The aim of this study is to reveal insights in... Read More about A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes.

A methodology for renovation of micro-hydropower plants: A case study using a turgo turbine in Nepal (2023)
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Butchers, J., Williamson, S., Booker, J., Pradhan, S. R., Karki, P. B., Gautam, B., …Sapkota, P. (2023). A methodology for renovation of micro-hydropower plants: A case study using a turgo turbine in Nepal. Journal of Sustainability Research, 5(4), Article e230015. https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr20230015

For off-grid communities, micro-hydropower continues to provide affordable and reliable electricity access across the world. In Nepal, despite ongoing development of large-scale hydropower projects and the extension of the national grid, there remain... Read More about A methodology for renovation of micro-hydropower plants: A case study using a turgo turbine in Nepal.

The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation (2023)
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Chime, I. P., Nwosu, E., Onyeabor, E., Ajibo, C. .., Richards, N. U., Nwodo, F., & Nwafor, N. .. (2024). The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation. Journal of African Law, 68(1), 3 - 17. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185532300030X

One of the major pillars of the African Union is the integration of peoples and the ability for them to move freely from one member country to another, with the right to reside and practise their trade or profession. This aspect of integration found... Read More about The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation.

2023 EULAR recommendations for the management of fatigue in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (2023)
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Dures, E., Farisoğulları, B., Santos, E. J. F., Molto, A., Feldthusen, C., Harris, C., …Machado, P. M. (in press). 2023 EULAR recommendations for the management of fatigue in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1136/ard-2023-224514

Objectives Fatigue is prevalent in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (I-RMDs) and recognised as one of the most challenging symptoms to manage. The existence of multiple factors associated with driving and maintaining fa... Read More about 2023 EULAR recommendations for the management of fatigue in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Working with public contributors in Parkinson's research: What were the changes, benefits and learnings? A critical reflection from the researcher and public contributor perspective (2023)
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Lithander, F. E., Tenison, E., Jones, D. A., Stocker, S., Hopewell‐Kelly, N., Gibson, A., & McGrath, C. (2024). Working with public contributors in Parkinson's research: What were the changes, benefits and learnings? A critical reflection from the researcher and public contributor perspective. Health Expectations, 27(1), Article e13914. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13914

Introduction: This paper provides a critical reflection from both the researcher and public contributor (PC) perspective on the benefits and the learnings taken from involving PCs in research related to Parkinson's. Approach toPatient and Public Invo... Read More about Working with public contributors in Parkinson's research: What were the changes, benefits and learnings? A critical reflection from the researcher and public contributor perspective.

Nurse‐led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis (2023)
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Sweeney, A. M. T., Flurey, C. A., McCabe, C. S., Robson, J. C., Richards, P., & Ndosi, M. (2023). Nurse‐led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(4), 1651-1661. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1844

Aims: To develop an understanding of what comprises nurse-led care in early rheumatoid arthritis from the perspective of rheumatology nurse specialists in England. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Semi-structured telephone interviews with rheumato... Read More about Nurse‐led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis.

Public firm presence, growth opportunity and investment in fixed intangible assets of private UK firms (2023)
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Danso, A., Adu-Ameyaw, E., Boateng, A., & Iyiola, B. (in press). Public firm presence, growth opportunity and investment in fixed intangible assets of private UK firms. Journal of Applied Accounting Research, https://doi.org/10.1108/JAAR-01-2023-0032

Purpose: Prior studies suggest that, in an industry in which several public firms operate (i.e. greater public firm presence), uncertainty about business operations within the industry is reduced due to greater analyst coverage and quality of informa... Read More about Public firm presence, growth opportunity and investment in fixed intangible assets of private UK firms.

Data-driven approach for upper limb fatigue estimation based on wearable sensors (2023)
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Otálora, S., Segatto, M. E., Segatto, M. E. V., Monteiro, M. E., Múnera, M., Díaz, C. A., & Cifuentes, C. A. (2023). Data-driven approach for upper limb fatigue estimation based on wearable sensors. Sensors, 23(22), Article 9291. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23229291

Muscle fatigue is defined as a reduced ability to maintain maximal strength during voluntary contraction. It is associated with musculoskeletal disorders that affect workers performing repetitive activities, affecting their performance and well-being... Read More about Data-driven approach for upper limb fatigue estimation based on wearable sensors.

Towards a blockchain and machine learning-based framework for decentralised energy management (2023)
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Luo, X., & Mahdjoubi, L. (2024). Towards a blockchain and machine learning-based framework for decentralised energy management. Energy and Buildings, 303, Article 113757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113757

In most domestic buildings, gas and electricity are supplied by energy and utility companies through centralised energy systems. This often results in a high burden on central management systems and has adverse effects on energy prices. Blockchain-ba... Read More about Towards a blockchain and machine learning-based framework for decentralised energy management.

Numerical analysis of the performance of a composite marine propeller blade subject to structural blade oscillations (2023)
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Win Naung, S., Nakhchi, M. E., & Rahmati, M. (2023). Numerical analysis of the performance of a composite marine propeller blade subject to structural blade oscillations. Ocean Engineering, 290, Article 116324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.116324

High-fidelity Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are conducted over the oscillating marine propeller blades to investigate the effects of blade oscillation on the unsteady flow behaviour as well as to analyse the performance of the composite marine propell... Read More about Numerical analysis of the performance of a composite marine propeller blade subject to structural blade oscillations.