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Effectiveness of a novel digital patient education programme to support self-management of early rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised controlled trial (2024)
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Knudsen, L. R., Ndosi, M., Hauge, E., Lomborg, K., Dreyer, L., Aaboe, S., …de Thurah, A. (in press). Effectiveness of a novel digital patient education programme to support self-management of early rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised controlled trial. Rheumatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keae177

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital patient education (PE) programme in improving self-management in patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods This was a parallel, open-label, two arms, randomised contro... Read More about Effectiveness of a novel digital patient education programme to support self-management of early rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised controlled trial.

Assessment of safety climate perception of maintenance workers during major overhauls, outages, shutdowns or turnarounds (MoOSTs) (2024)
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Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Ray, S., AlSanad, S., Sokunbi, I., Manu, P., Cheung, C. M., & Mohandes, S. R. (in press). Assessment of safety climate perception of maintenance workers during major overhauls, outages, shutdowns or turnarounds (MoOSTs). Quality and Reliability Engineering International, https://doi.org/10.1002/qre.3532

Maintenance activities are used to sustain the reliability of physical industrial assets. However, studies indicate that some of the most devastating industrial accidents are attributable to poor safety perceptions of maintenance workers, especially... Read More about Assessment of safety climate perception of maintenance workers during major overhauls, outages, shutdowns or turnarounds (MoOSTs).

“When I was younger, my story belonged to everyone else”: Co-production of resources for adults living with craniosynostosis (2024)
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Stock, N. M., Costa, B., Bannister, W., Ashby, C., Matthews, N., Hebden, L., …Wilkinson-Bell, K. (in press). “When I was younger, my story belonged to everyone else”: Co-production of resources for adults living with craniosynostosis. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/10556656241236580

Objective: Despite growing recognition that congenital craniofacial conditions have lifelong implications, psychological support for adults is currently lacking. The aim of this project was to produce a series of short films about living with cranios... Read More about “When I was younger, my story belonged to everyone else”: Co-production of resources for adults living with craniosynostosis.

A novel prediction model to evaluate the dynamic interrelationship between gold and crude oil (2024)
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Pandit, S., & Luo, X. (in press). A novel prediction model to evaluate the dynamic interrelationship between gold and crude oil. International Journal of Data Science and Analytics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41060-024-00519-8

Global events, such as the pandemic and European conflicts, have caused significant inflation and high volatility in gold and crude oil prices. This has garnered substantial international attention while banks, governments, and businesses are devoted... Read More about A novel prediction model to evaluate the dynamic interrelationship between gold and crude oil.

Proto–neural networks from thermal proteins (2024)
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Mougkogiannis, P., & Adamatzky, A. (2024). Proto–neural networks from thermal proteins. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 709, Article 149725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149725

Proteinoids are synthetic polymers that have structural similarities to natural proteins, and their formation is achieved through the application of heat to amino acid combinations in a dehydrated environment. The thermal proteins, initially synthesi... Read More about Proto–neural networks from thermal proteins.

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy (2024)
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Manohar, P., Loh, B., Turner, D., Tamizhselvi, R., Mathankumar, M., Elangovan, N., …Leptihn, S. (2024). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, Article 1344962. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1344962

Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to the emergence of strains that have acquired multidrug resistance. Therefore, phage therapy has gained attention as an alternative to the treatment of pseu... Read More about In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the biofilm-degrading Pseudomonas phage Motto, as a candidate for phage therapy.

Restorative justice in cases of sexual violence: Current and future directions in the UK (2024)
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Gavin, P., Kite, C., Porter, C., McCartan, K., & Cawley, P. (in press). Restorative justice in cases of sexual violence: Current and future directions in the UK. Contemporary Justice Review, https://doi.org/10.1080/10282580.2024.2330375

Restorative justice seeks to repair the harm caused by crime by bringing together victims, offenders, and affected parties in a facilitated dialogue. Restorative justice is often viewed negatively in relation to cases of sexual violence, due to fears... Read More about Restorative justice in cases of sexual violence: Current and future directions in the UK.

All shades of blue (2024)
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Bodman, S. (2024). All shades of blue. Printmaking Today, 33(129), 22-23

Artists’ books by Roelof Bakker and Caren Florance speak of loss through colour and texture, visual allusion and sensory touch, writes Sarah Bodman

A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment (2024)
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Hooper, R., Guest, E., Ramsey-Wade, C., & Slater, A. (2024). A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment. Body Image, 49, Article 101702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101702

The study examined whether a 10-minute mindfulness meditation intervention could ameliorate effects of exposure to social media thinspiration and fitspiration images on women's self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation. A total of 162 women aged 18–42... Read More about A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment.

Facilitators and barriers to inclusive and safe mobility on urban roads in Kathmandu, Nepal: A participatory research study (2024)
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Gautam, P., Khadka, A., Chand, O. B., Prasai, M., Paudel, S., Kumar Joshi, S., …Brangan, E. (in press). Facilitators and barriers to inclusive and safe mobility on urban roads in Kathmandu, Nepal: A participatory research study. Disability and Society,

Research suggests that built environment and transport services affect the health and well-being of people with a disability. In Nepal, there is limited evidence describing the safety of road users in transport environments. The perceptions of safety... Read More about Facilitators and barriers to inclusive and safe mobility on urban roads in Kathmandu, Nepal: A participatory research study.

Associations of gender with sexual functioning, loneliness, depression, fatigue and physical function amongst patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with a particular focus on methotrexate usage (2024)
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Bay, L. T., Nielsen, D. S., Flurey, C., Giraldi, A., Möller, S., Graugaard, C., & Ellingsen, T. (2024). Associations of gender with sexual functioning, loneliness, depression, fatigue and physical function amongst patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with a particular focus on methotrexate usage. Rheumatology International, 44, Article 919–931. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05555-y

There is a lack of knowledge regarding methotrexate (MTX) usage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its possible links with gender, disease characterization and sexual functioning, loneliness, fatigue and depression. We, therefore, investi... Read More about Associations of gender with sexual functioning, loneliness, depression, fatigue and physical function amongst patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with a particular focus on methotrexate usage.

Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review (2024)
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Westby, M., Ijaz, S., Savović, J., McLeod, H., Dawson, S., Welsh, T., …Bradley, N. (2024). Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review. Age and Ageing, 53(3), Article afae039. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afae039

Virtual wards (VWs) deliver multidisciplinary care at home to people with frailty who are at high risk of a crisis or in crisis, aiming to mitigate the risk of acute hospital admission. Different VW models exist, and evidence of effectiveness is inco... Read More about Virtual wards for people with frailty: What works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review.

Parental concerns about genital differences in children with congenital adrenal (2024)
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Alderson, J., Thornton, M., Skae, M., Jones, J., Nicoll, N., Harcourt, D., …Crowne, E. (in press). Parental concerns about genital differences in children with congenital adrenal. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae024

Background Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21HD) can affect the in utero development of the genital anatomy of people with the 46XX karyotype. Health professionals engage parents in decision-making regarding ma... Read More about Parental concerns about genital differences in children with congenital adrenal.

Embracing hybridity: the affordances of arts-based research for the professional doctorate in education (2024)
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Dobson, T., & Clark, T. (in press). Embracing hybridity: the affordances of arts-based research for the professional doctorate in education. Teaching in Higher Education,

Despite the growth of the professional doctorate in education (EdD), its potential for capturing practice is restricted by academic tradition (Vaughan, 2021). In this hybrid paper, we argue that arts-based research (ABR) can help the EdD achieve its... Read More about Embracing hybridity: the affordances of arts-based research for the professional doctorate in education.

Supporting best practice in reflexive thematic analysis reporting in Palliative Medicine: A review of published research and introduction to the Reflexive Thematic Analysis Reporting Guidelines (RTARG) (2024)
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Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (in press). Supporting best practice in reflexive thematic analysis reporting in Palliative Medicine: A review of published research and introduction to the Reflexive Thematic Analysis Reporting Guidelines (RTARG). Palliative Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163241234800

Background: Reflexive thematic analysis is widely used in qualitative research published in Palliative Medicine, and in the broader field of health research. However, this approach is often not used well. Common problems in published reflexive themat... Read More about Supporting best practice in reflexive thematic analysis reporting in Palliative Medicine: A review of published research and introduction to the Reflexive Thematic Analysis Reporting Guidelines (RTARG).

Stroke frequency, associated factors, and clinical features in primary systemic vasculitis: A multicentric observational study (2024)
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Geraldes, R., Robson, J. C., Santos, M., Ponte, C., Craven, A., Barra, L., …Luqmani, R. A. (in press). Stroke frequency, associated factors, and clinical features in primary systemic vasculitis: A multicentric observational study. Journal of Neurology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-024-12251-1

Objectives: The cerebral vessels may be affected in primary systemic vasculitis (PSV), but little is known about cerebrovascular events (CVEs) in this population. This study aimed to determine the frequency of CVEs at the time of diagnosis of PSV, to... Read More about Stroke frequency, associated factors, and clinical features in primary systemic vasculitis: A multicentric observational study.

‘Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much ...’: Women’s experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause (2024)
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Hayfield, N., Moore, H., & Terry, G. (in press). ‘Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much ...’: Women’s experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause. Feminism and Psychology,

In recent years there has been increased cultural interest in perimenopause and menopause. The importance of peri/menopause in many women’s lives makes this topic particularly pertinent for feminist psychologists. Some feminist scholars have acknowle... Read More about ‘Friends? Supported. Partner? Not so much ...’: Women’s experiences of friendships, family, and relationships during perimenopause and menopause.

How do people in prison access palliative care? A scoping review of models of palliative care delivery for prisoners in high-income countries (2024)
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Gilbert, E., de Viggiani, N., de Sousa Martins, J., Palit, T., Sears, J., Knights, D., …Selman, L. (in press). How do people in prison access palliative care? A scoping review of models of palliative care delivery for prisoners in high-income countries. Palliative Medicine,

Background: An ageing prison population with complex health needs combined with punitive sentencing practices means palliative care for incarcerated individuals is increasingly important. However, there is limited evidence regarding the models of car... Read More about How do people in prison access palliative care? A scoping review of models of palliative care delivery for prisoners in high-income countries.

Proto-neurons from abiotic polypeptides (2024)
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Mougkogiannis, P., & Adamatzky, A. (2024). Proto-neurons from abiotic polypeptides. Encyclopedia, 4(1), 512-543. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4010034

To understand the origins of life, we must first gain a grasp of the unresolved emergence of the first informational polymers and cell-like assemblies that developed into living systems. Heating amino acid mixtures to their boiling point produces the... Read More about Proto-neurons from abiotic polypeptides.