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Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare (2023)
Thesis
Bloom, F. Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10441354

Introduction: Endurance is an equestrian sport where horse and rider combinations compete up to 160km in one day. In order to be successful within competition, horses must pass a metabolic and gait assessment by licenced veterinarians, not only at th... Read More about Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare.

Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Nguyen, G., Soares, A., Duong, L., & Kuma, V. (2023, September). Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam. Paper presented at The 4th Asia Pacific International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Vietnam

Purpose The emergence of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies has transformed traditional supply chains into digital Supply Chain 4.0 (SC4.0). Despite the recognition of I4.0 as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, the implementation of SC4.... Read More about Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam.

The transmission of COVID-19 in construction: A systematic review of findings from statistical and modelling techniques (2023)
Book Chapter
Cao, R., Cheung, C., Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Manu, P., Liu, C., & Qiao, Q. (2024). The transmission of COVID-19 in construction: A systematic review of findings from statistical and modelling techniques. In P. Manu, C. Cheung, A. Yunusa-Kaltungo, F. Emuze, T. Abreu Saurin, & B. Hadikusumo (Eds.), Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era (15-27). Taylor and Francis: Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003278368-3

The COVID-19 outbreak experienced in late 2019 continues to impact work patterns significantly. The construction sector has been severely affected because of the labour-intensiveness of typical construction sites. Recent studies, particularly in epid... Read More about The transmission of COVID-19 in construction: A systematic review of findings from statistical and modelling techniques.

COVID-19 and the Ghanaian construction industry (2023)
Book Chapter
Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., Odame Adade-Boateng, A., Manu, P., & Maame Afriyie Kumah, V. (2024). COVID-19 and the Ghanaian construction industry. In P. Manu, C. Cheung, A. Yunusa-Kaltungo, F. Emuze, T. Abreu Saurin, & B. Hadikusumo (Eds.), Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era. Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003278368-16/

This chapter examines the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry in Ghana and the measures put in place to control the spread of the virus. The views of 223 construction industry personnel, made up of Directors, Health a... Read More about COVID-19 and the Ghanaian construction industry.

Construction safety, health and well-being in the COVID-19 era: An introduction (2023)
Book Chapter
Manu, P., Cheung, C., Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Emuze, F., Abreu Saurin, T., Hadikusumo, B., & Reza Mohandes, S. (2024). Construction safety, health and well-being in the COVID-19 era: An introduction. In P. Manu, C. Cheung, A. Yunusa-Kaltungo, F. Emuze, & B. Hadikusumo (Eds.), Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era (1-11). Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003278368-1

Globally, the construction sector is notorious for its enormous contribution to the occurrence of occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. The poor outlook of occupational safety, health, and well-being (OSHW) of the construction workforce se... Read More about Construction safety, health and well-being in the COVID-19 era: An introduction.

Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era (2023)
Book
Manu, P., Cheung, C., Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Emuze, F., Abreu Saurin, T., & Hadikusumo, B. H. (Eds.). (2024). Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era. Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003278368

This edited book presents a significant and timely contribution to our understanding of a broad range of issues pertaining to COVID-19 and its relationship to occupational safety, health and well-being (OSHW) in the global construction industry. The... Read More about Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 era.

Experimental and numerical study on shear behaviour of bolted inter‐modular connection (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Rajanayagam, H., Gunawardena, T., Mendis, P., Poologanathan, K., Gatheeshgar, P., Nagaratnam, B., & Corradi, M. (2023). Experimental and numerical study on shear behaviour of bolted inter‐modular connection. . https://doi.org/10.1002/cepa.2606

This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of the shear behaviour of bolted intermodular connections under lateral load using theoretical, experimental, and numerical approaches. Three design configurations with varying bolt sizes and hole tolera... Read More about Experimental and numerical study on shear behaviour of bolted inter‐modular connection.

The effects of molecular hydrogen therapies on fertility (2023)
Journal Article
Russell, G., & Nenov, A. (2023). The effects of molecular hydrogen therapies on fertility. SciBase Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 1(1), 1001. https://doi.org/10.52768/casereports/1001

Human reproductive health is an integral part of personal well-being that can markedly impact upon individuals, couples, families and the wider society. It is estimated that infertility affects 13 to 15% of the world’s population and with parents oft... Read More about The effects of molecular hydrogen therapies on fertility.

A simplified approach to estimate seismic vulnerability and damage scenarios including site effects. Application to the historical centre of Horta, Azores, Portugal (2023)
Journal Article
Chieffo, N., Ferreira, T. M., da Silva Vicente, R., Lourenço, P. B., & Formisano, A. (2024). A simplified approach to estimate seismic vulnerability and damage scenarios including site effects. Application to the historical centre of Horta, Azores, Portugal. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 28(7), 1892-1913. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2023.2254399

The research attempts to provide a method for evaluating the susceptibility of heritage buildings and potential damage considering local site effects, using as a case study an urban sector situated in Horta, Faial, Azores, Portugal. The physical vuln... Read More about A simplified approach to estimate seismic vulnerability and damage scenarios including site effects. Application to the historical centre of Horta, Azores, Portugal.

Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium) (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Waller, R., Andrews, J., & Clark, T. (2023, September). Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium). Paper presented at British Educational Research Association Conference 2023, Aston University, Birmingham

This symposium, which showcases an edited collection of work by recent UK doctoral graduates (Authors, forthcoming), begins with a short introduction setting the scene for the wider project. It demonstrates the unique contribution of ‘insider’, pract... Read More about Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium).

Review of the senior managers & certification regime (2023)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., Johnson, D., Bourton, S., & Hall, D. (2023). Review of the senior managers & certification regime. Journal of Economic Criminology, 2, Article 100029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeconc.2023.100029

Following the 2022 Edinburgh Reforms, in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a set of reforms designed to drive growth and competitiveness in the financial services sector, both HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with t... Read More about Review of the senior managers & certification regime.

An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Grant, W. (2023, September). An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share. Paper presented at British Educational Research Association Conference 2023, Aston University

Highly effective secondary school teachers work collegiately (Shah 2012), and increasingly do so outside of individual institutions (e.g. within MAT clusters [Birks 2019]). Beyond professional efficacy, learning to establish and maintain strong colle... Read More about An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share.

Proteinoid microspheres as protoneural networks (2023)
Journal Article
Mougkogiannis, P., & Adamatzky, A. (2023). Proteinoid microspheres as protoneural networks. ACS Omega, 8(38), 35417–35426. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c05670

Proteinoids, also known as thermal proteins, possess a fascinating ability to generate microspheres that exhibit electrical spikes resembling the action potentials of neurons. These spiking microspheres, referred to as protoneurons, hold the potentia... Read More about Proteinoid microspheres as protoneural networks.

Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking (2023)
Thesis
Guy, V. Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10794581

There has been little research focused specifically on individuals experiencing primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Primarily obsessional OCD is typically characterised by unwanted thoughts of a sexual, violent, or blasphemous... Read More about Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking.

The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bray, I., West, H., & Sinnett, D. (2023, September). The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol. Paper presented at RECLAIM Conference, University of Surrey

This presentation was given at the RECLAIM Network conference in September 2023. In this project we investigate the relationship between GBGI and self-reported life satisfaction and wellbeing over a long time period at high-resolution in Bristol. Mul... Read More about The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol.

Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Gillie, S. (2023, September). Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education. Paper presented at BERA 2023 Conference, Conference Aston/Aston University

Recent years have seen families of certain schoolchildren encouraged to deregister and begin home education. Ofsted (2019) considers the practice to serve a school’s purposes rather than children’s best interests. The Children’s Commissioner (2019) s... Read More about Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education.

VR and Biography (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Livingstone, T., & Rose, M. (2023, September). VR and Biography. Paper presented at eXtending Reality: Immersive Media Design, Production and Technology, University of Portsmouth

eXtending Reality: Immersive Design, Production and Technology University of Portsmouth – Monday 11th September 2023 Abstract – Tom Livingstone and Mandy Rose – 24/05/23 VR and Biography: This paper will explore the adaptability of new tech... Read More about VR and Biography.

Relationships on the margins of alternative provision (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnston, C. (2023, September). Relationships on the margins of alternative provision. Presented at Relationality in Alternative Provision, Leeds Beckett University

A style of work in education that prioritises the maintenance of helpful staff-student relations would hardly seem contentious. Such work might even be considered as crucial within settings that specifically set out to cater for students in the after... Read More about Relationships on the margins of alternative provision.

Acceptance and understanding of artificial intelligence in medical research among orthopaedic surgeons (2023)
Journal Article
Ormond, M. J., Clement, N. D., Harder, B. G., Farrow, L., & Glester, A. (2023). Acceptance and understanding of artificial intelligence in medical research among orthopaedic surgeons. Bone & Joint Open, 4(9), 696-703. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.49.bjo-2023-0070.r1

The principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) are the foundation of modern medical practice. Surgeons are familiar with the commonly used statistical techniques to test hypoth-eses, summarize findings, and provide answers within a specified range o... Read More about Acceptance and understanding of artificial intelligence in medical research among orthopaedic surgeons.

Scalable production of 2D material heterostructure textiles for high-performance wearable supercapacitors (2023)
Journal Article
Islam, M. R., Afroj, S., & Karim, N. (2023). Scalable production of 2D material heterostructure textiles for high-performance wearable supercapacitors. ACS Nano, 17(18), 18481–18493. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c06181

Wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) have emerged as a promising platform for seamless integration of electronic devices into everyday life, enabling nonintrusive monitoring of human health. However, the development of efficient, flexible, and s... Read More about Scalable production of 2D material heterostructure textiles for high-performance wearable supercapacitors.