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Ternary nanocomposite potentiates the lysophosphatidic acid effect on human osteoblast (MG63) maturation (2023)
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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the potential of ternary nanocomposite (TNC) to support MG63 osteoblast maturation to EB1089-(3S)1-fluoro-3-hydroxy-4-(oleoyloxy)butyl-1-phosphonate (FHBP) cotreatment. Materials & methods: Binary (P25/reduced gra... Read More about Ternary nanocomposite potentiates the lysophosphatidic acid effect on human osteoblast (MG63) maturation.

An agent-based approach for energy-efficient sensor networks in logistics (2023)
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As part of the fourth industrial revolution, logistics processes are augmented with connected information systems to improve their reliability and sustainability. Above all, customers can analyse process data obtained from the networked logistics ope... Read More about An agent-based approach for energy-efficient sensor networks in logistics.

Dollar liquidity, financial vulnerability and monetary sovereignty (2023)
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Periods of dollar-led global monetary tightening generate negative effects in many lower- and middle-income countries. The tightening cycle which commenced in early 2022 has exacerbated the financial dislocation experienced by countries including Zam... Read More about Dollar liquidity, financial vulnerability and monetary sovereignty.

Implementing net zero affordable housing — towards a human-centred approach (2023)
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This paper reviews the UK Net Zero Strategy in conjunction with the decarbonisation of the affordable housing sector, with a focus on the key stakeholders involved in the decar-bonisation process. Viewing it from a socio-technical perspective, this p... Read More about Implementing net zero affordable housing — towards a human-centred approach.

Relationship between 3-meter backward walk test and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults (2023)
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Introduction: The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3-MBWT) is an important assessment tool used in evaluating neuromuscular control, proprioception, risk of fall and balance. On the other hand, the Hand Grip Strength (HGS) test primarily is used to measur... Read More about Relationship between 3-meter backward walk test and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults.

Putting food in the driver’s seat: Aligning food-systems policy to advance sustainability, health, and security (2023)
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Food is a basic need, but seldom a basic policy area. Food systems are widely governed by disconnected policies distributed across a range of sectors including agriculture, education, health, environment, economy, and security. Failure to align food... Read More about Putting food in the driver’s seat: Aligning food-systems policy to advance sustainability, health, and security.

Revisiting WTI–Brent spread and its drivers (2023)
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We made two key contributions to energy economics and finance by revealing new insights on the WTI–Brent spread (WBS). Our first exercise engages with the stylized facts of the WBS and its role as an indicator, identifying the time around the shale o... Read More about Revisiting WTI–Brent spread and its drivers.

Improving women's accessibility to public transport through participatory street experiments: The case of Maltepe, Istanbul (2023)
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Building on the literature concerning gender-responsive mobility, this paper aims to explore how street experiments can be used to promote gendered mobilities and create streetscapes in order to prioritise the needs of women in the improvement of acc... Read More about Improving women's accessibility to public transport through participatory street experiments: The case of Maltepe, Istanbul.

Towards social understanding of energy storage systems - A perspective (2023)
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Renewable, decentralised, and citizen-centred energy paradigms have emerged as feasible and reliable alternatives to the traditional centralised fossil-based infrastructure. In this scenario, energy storage systems (ESSs) are enabling technologies to... Read More about Towards social understanding of energy storage systems - A perspective.

An interactive agent-based modelling framework for assessing COVID-19 transmission risk on construction site (2023)
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted the world and society in its entirety. The labour-intensive construction industry is especially disrupted by COVID-19 and construction workers have a higher chance of exposure to COVID-19. Despite the extensivene... Read More about An interactive agent-based modelling framework for assessing COVID-19 transmission risk on construction site.

Environmental conditions and vehicle disturbance influence stress behaviors in a working Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) (2023)
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Harris’s hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is used for pest control, as their presence can deter wild birds such as gulls. Working Harris’s hawk on UK waste sites is permitted in accordance with regulations and legislation. This study investigated the gene... Read More about Environmental conditions and vehicle disturbance influence stress behaviors in a working Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus).

ANSYS investigation of solar photovoltaic temperature distribution for improved efficiency (2023)
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A computational analysis of the influence of varying solar module material properties on operating temperature is presented and related to electrical conversion efficiency through the devised method. By varying the properties of density, specific hea... Read More about ANSYS investigation of solar photovoltaic temperature distribution for improved efficiency.

Advancing dysphagia-oriented multi-ingredient meal development: Optimising hydrocolloid incorporation in 3D printed nutritious meals (2023)
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Dysphagia (DP) is a growing health concern in today's ageing population, leading to high demand for DP-oriented food. 3D printing is a promising novel technology for developing new attractive and appetising products. Therefore, we aimed to develop a... Read More about Advancing dysphagia-oriented multi-ingredient meal development: Optimising hydrocolloid incorporation in 3D printed nutritious meals.

Copernicus for urban resilience in Europe (2023)
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The urban community faces a significant obstacle in effectively utilising Earth Observation (EO) intelligence, particularly the Copernicus EO program of the European Union, to address the multifaceted aspects of urban sustainability and bolster urban... Read More about Copernicus for urban resilience in Europe.

Long-term patient-reported outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer: Population-based cohort study (2023)
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BACKGROUND: Breast reconstruction is offered to improve quality of life for women after mastectomy for breast cancer, but information regarding the long-term patient-reported outcomes of different reconstruction procedures is currently lacking. The B... Read More about Long-term patient-reported outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer: Population-based cohort study.

Acceptability and preliminary efficacy testing of a web-based coach development program addressing gender essentialism among coaches of adolescent girls (2023)
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Gender essentialism in coaching discourses often goes unnoticed by coaches yet promotes gender stereotypes. Currently, no coach development program addresses gender essentialism. This study tested the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a novel... Read More about Acceptability and preliminary efficacy testing of a web-based coach development program addressing gender essentialism among coaches of adolescent girls.

What are the factors of parental incarceration that may increase risk of poor emotional and mental health in children of prisoners? (2023)
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Purpose: Globally millions of children have a parent who is imprisoned. Research suggests that this has an adverse impact on the child and imprisonment of a parent is considered to be an adverse childhood experience (ACE). Parental incarceration will... Read More about What are the factors of parental incarceration that may increase risk of poor emotional and mental health in children of prisoners?.

Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications (2023)
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Sexual violence/abuse (SV/A) is increasingly recognized requiring improved, evidence-based treatments. Delivery of group-based support in survivor services is common but often lacks evaluation. This qualitative study explored how survivors experience... Read More about Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications.

The Randomised Evaluation of early topical Lidocaine patches In Elderly patients admitted to hospital with rib Fractures (RELIEF): Feasibility trial protocol (2023)
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BackgroundTopical lidocaine patches, applied over rib fractures, have been suggested as a non-invasive method of local anaesthetic delivery to improve respiratory function, reduce opioid consumption and consequently reduce pulmonary complications. Ol... Read More about The Randomised Evaluation of early topical Lidocaine patches In Elderly patients admitted to hospital with rib Fractures (RELIEF): Feasibility trial protocol.

Investigating barriers to blockchain adoption in construction supply chain management: A fuzzy-based MCDM approach (2023)
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This study aims to investigate the barriers to the adoption of Blockchain Technology (BT) within the field of Construction Supply Chain Management (CSCM) by unravelling their interrelationships. In doing so, a Pythagorean fuzzy-set-based DEMATEL meth... Read More about Investigating barriers to blockchain adoption in construction supply chain management: A fuzzy-based MCDM approach.