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Foreword (2022)
Book Chapter
Crociani-Windland, L., & Silver, R. (2022). Foreword. In R. R. Mersky (Ed.), The Social Dream-Drawing Workshop A Guide for Professionals. London: Routledge

The influence of molecular Hydrogen therapies in managing the symptoms of acute and chronic COVID-19 (2022)
Journal Article
Russell, G., Thomas, A., Nenov, A., & Hancock, J. (2022). The influence of molecular Hydrogen therapies in managing the symptoms of acute and chronic COVID-19. Medical Research Archives, 10(9), https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v10i9.3036

Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) that emerged as a novel pathogen of global concern in the latter stages of 2019. COVID-19 is a highly contagio... Read More about The influence of molecular Hydrogen therapies in managing the symptoms of acute and chronic COVID-19.

Usability of an immersive control system for a humanoid robot surrogate (2022)
Conference Proceeding
MacKey, B., Bremner, P., & Giuliani, M. (2022). Usability of an immersive control system for a humanoid robot surrogate. In 2022 31st IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) (678-685). https://doi.org/10.1109/RO-MAN53752.2022.9900587

Social isolation is an issue that effects many people, especially those from ethic minorities, LGBTQIA+ communities, the elderly, those in long-term healthcare, and those living with life-limiting illnesses. It has become increasingly evident during... Read More about Usability of an immersive control system for a humanoid robot surrogate.

User requirements for a robot teleoperation system for general medical examination (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Chirapornchai, C., Niyi-Odumosu, F., Giuliani, M., & Bremner, P. (2022). User requirements for a robot teleoperation system for general medical examination. In 2022 31st IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) (858-863). https://doi.org/10.1109/RO-MAN53752.2022.9900855

Thailand, as well as many other countries world-wide, is facing a shortage of medical staff. We purpose a solution to improve medical services in health centres: a robot teleoperation system to allow patients to consult with doctors from public hospi... Read More about User requirements for a robot teleoperation system for general medical examination.

Ego-graph replay based continual learning for misinformation engagement prediction (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Bo, H., McConville, R., Hong, J., & Liu, W. (2022). Ego-graph replay based continual learning for misinformation engagement prediction. In 2022 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN) (01-08). https://doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN55064.2022.9892557

Online social network platforms have a problem with misinformation. One popular way of addressing this problem is via the use of machine learning based automated misinformation detection systems to classify if a post is misinformation. Instead of pos... Read More about Ego-graph replay based continual learning for misinformation engagement prediction.

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize (2022)
Exhibition / Performance
Chamberlain, I. Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. [Drawing, Pencil and graphite]. Exhibited at Touring show, London, Wills Museum Basingstoke and Art House Jersey. 29 September 2022 - 1 May 2023. (Unpublished)

Nothing besides Remains I and II were selected for the international Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. "The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize was founded in 1994 and is celebrating the 26th consecutive annual exhibition in 2021. The exhibition and aw... Read More about Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

Framework for developing digital twin prototypes (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Zaidi, Y., & Portapas, V. (2022). Framework for developing digital twin prototypes. In Emerging and Disruptive Modelling and Simulation Technologies to Transform Future Defence Capabilities (STO-MP-MSG-197). https://doi.org/10.14339/STO-MP-MSG-197

This paper presents an agile co-simulation framework for developing digital twin prototypes of novel flying vehicles. The framework enables rapid assessment of flying vehicles' performance and flying dynamics in the early stages of their design cycle... Read More about Framework for developing digital twin prototypes.

Comics as a body image intervention among adolescents in Indian Hindi medium schools: insights from an acceptability study. (2022)
Journal Article
Ahuja, L., Hasan, F., Diedrichs, P. C., & Lewis-Smith, H. (in press). Comics as a body image intervention among adolescents in Indian Hindi medium schools: insights from an acceptability study. Global Mental Health, 9, 460-469. https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2022.50

Indian adolescents experience body dissatisfaction. However, empirically supported interventions are lacking, particularly in lower socio-economic regions of India. This paper describes the acceptability testing of a six-session teacher-led comics-ba... Read More about Comics as a body image intervention among adolescents in Indian Hindi medium schools: insights from an acceptability study..

Survey tools to predict and monitor the presence of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Greece: A case study integrating spatial analysis and invertebrate-derived DNA (2022)
Thesis
Savvantoglou, A. Survey tools to predict and monitor the presence of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Greece: A case study integrating spatial analysis and invertebrate-derived DNA. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9259565

Increasing populations of brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Greece have resulted in recolonisation of areas previously unoccupied for decades. Large carnivore recolonisation often threatens hard-established human-wildlife coexistence efforts, therefore th... Read More about Survey tools to predict and monitor the presence of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Greece: A case study integrating spatial analysis and invertebrate-derived DNA.

Three study cases of social robotics in autism spectrum disorder treatment: Personalization and usability of CASTOR robot (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Gaitán-Padilla, M., Cifuentes, C. A., & Múnera, M. (2022). Three study cases of social robotics in autism spectrum disorder treatment: Personalization and usability of CASTOR robot. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICORR55369.2022.9896590

Social assistive robotics in autism has been implemented in studies and therapies to improve social skills and encourage children to comply with therapies. However, autism symptoms vary in their spectrum, which generates difficulties in implementing... Read More about Three study cases of social robotics in autism spectrum disorder treatment: Personalization and usability of CASTOR robot.

Mirror-based robotic therapy for ankle recovery with a serious game: A case study with a neurological patient (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Pino, A., Gomez-Vargas, D., Garzón, A., Roberti, F., Carelli, R., Múnera, M., & Cifuentes, C. A. (2022). Mirror-based robotic therapy for ankle recovery with a serious game: A case study with a neurological patient. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICORR55369.2022.9896510

Neuromuscular disorders, such as foot drop, severely affect the locomotor function and walking independence after a brain injury event. Mirror-based robotic therapy (MRT) has been a promising rehabilitation strategy favouring upper limb muscle streng... Read More about Mirror-based robotic therapy for ankle recovery with a serious game: A case study with a neurological patient.

Mechanical and thermal properties of Graphene nanoplatelets-reinforced recycled polycarbonate composites (2022)
Journal Article
Wijerathne, D., Gong, Y., Afroj, S., Karim, N., & Abeykoon, C. (2023). Mechanical and thermal properties of Graphene nanoplatelets-reinforced recycled polycarbonate composites. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 6(1), 117-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlmm.2022.09.001

Nanocomposites have received significant interest in recent years, as they offer improved properties compared to conventional materials for various applications. Among many available nanofillers, graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) have shown promising resu... Read More about Mechanical and thermal properties of Graphene nanoplatelets-reinforced recycled polycarbonate composites.

Conditional generosity (2022)
Book Chapter
Drozynski, C. (2022). Conditional generosity. In M. McVicar, S. Kite, & C. Drożyński (Eds.), Generosity and Architecture. Routledge

In a situation where the stakes on offer are high, it is rarely the case that the act of giving will prove to be purely selfless. The act of donation is tainted with an assumption that the recipient will utilise the gift in a way that would be approv... Read More about Conditional generosity.

Modelling a dynamic magneto-agglutination bioassay (2022)
Journal Article
Hughes, R., Fishman, A., Lamb-Riddell, K., Sleigh Muñoz, V., Champneys, A., Kiely, J., & Luxton, R. (2023). Modelling a dynamic magneto-agglutination bioassay. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 222, 114745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2022.114745

The process of developing an end-to-end model of a magneto-immunoassay is described, simulating the agglutination effect due to the specific binding of bacteria to paramagnetic particles. After establishing the properties of the dose-specific aggluti... Read More about Modelling a dynamic magneto-agglutination bioassay.

Introduction (2022)
Book Chapter
McVIcair, M., Kite, S., & Drozynski, C. (2022). Introduction. In M. McVicar, S. Kite, & C. Drożyński (Eds.), Generosity and Architecture (320). Routledge

Generosity in architecture has an ambiguous reputation, associated as much with lack as with excess. At best generosity defines an ordered equation in building between need, expression, and means; abundant and giving – yet ecologically responsible. Y... Read More about Introduction.

No increased inbreeding avoidance during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle (2022)
Journal Article
Holzleitner, I. J., Driebe, J. C., Arslan, R. C., Hahn, A. C., Lee, A. J., O'Shea, K. J., …DeBruine, L. M. (2022). No increased inbreeding avoidance during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. Evolutionary Human Sciences, 4, Article e47. https://doi.org/10.1017/ehs.2022.41

Mate preferences and mating-related behaviours are hypothesised to change over the menstrual cycle to increase reproductive fitness. Recent large-scale studies suggest that previously reported hormone-linked behavioural changes are not robust. The pr... Read More about No increased inbreeding avoidance during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle.

The indirect impact of COVID-19 on the life of animals (2022)
Digital Artefact
Rana, M., Rouse, R., Craig, T. J., Macdonald, H., & Hancock, J. T. (2022). The indirect impact of COVID-19 on the life of animals. [website]

The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing major health crisis that is the result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China during December 2019; many patients were initially reported with pneumonia and later the cause was foun... Read More about The indirect impact of COVID-19 on the life of animals.

A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations (2022)
Thesis
Man, A. A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7864588

All States want to achieve a higher state of ‘being’ and this is particularly true of developing States. Development is often seen as the end-goal for States, which is considered to be synonymous with progress and positive change. In pursuit of this... Read More about A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations.

An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol (2022)
Journal Article
Fouracre, B., Fisher, J., Bolden, R., Coombs, B., Isaac, B., & Pawson, C. (2022). An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol. Housing, Care and Support, 25(3/4), 250-261. https://doi.org/10.1108/HCS-12-2021-0039

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present insights into the way in which system change can be activated around the provision of services and support for people experiencing multiple disadvantages in an urban setting. Design/methodology/approac... Read More about An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol.

Alpha oscillations and stimulus-evoked activity dissociate metacognitive reports of attention, visibility, and confidence in a rapid visual detection task (2022)
Journal Article
Davidson, M. J., Macdonald, J. S. P., & Yeung, N. (2022). Alpha oscillations and stimulus-evoked activity dissociate metacognitive reports of attention, visibility, and confidence in a rapid visual detection task. Journal of Vision, 22(10), 20. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.10.20

Variability in the detection and discrimination of weak visual stimuli has been linked to oscillatory neural activity. In particular, the amplitude of activity in the alpha-band (8–12 Hz) has been shown to impact the objective likelihood of stimulus... Read More about Alpha oscillations and stimulus-evoked activity dissociate metacognitive reports of attention, visibility, and confidence in a rapid visual detection task.