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Effectiveness of interventions on occupational stress, health and well-being, performance, and job satisfaction for midwives: A systematic mixed methods review (2024)
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Anchors, Z., Arnold, R., Bressington, C., Burnard, S., Moreton, A., & Moore, L. (in press). Effectiveness of interventions on occupational stress, health and well-being, performance, and job satisfaction for midwives: A systematic mixed methods review. Women and Birth, Article 101589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.02.005

Background: Work-related stress is high in midwifery with negative implications for midwives’ health and performance. This systematic review therefore examined which stress management interventions (SMIs) are most effective at reducing occupational s... Read More about Effectiveness of interventions on occupational stress, health and well-being, performance, and job satisfaction for midwives: A systematic mixed methods review.

Nanoparticle and nanotopography-induced activation of the Wnt pathway in bone regeneration (2024)
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Jagannathan, C., Waddington, R. J., & Ayre, W. (2024). Nanoparticle and nanotopography-induced activation of the Wnt pathway in bone regeneration. Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews, 30(2), https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.TEB.2023.0108

Background and Aims: Recent research has focused on developing nanoparticle and nanotopography-based technologies for bone regeneration. The Wingless-related integration site (Wnt) signaling pathway has been shown to play a vital role in this process... Read More about Nanoparticle and nanotopography-induced activation of the Wnt pathway in bone regeneration.

How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork (2024)
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Russell, G., Nenov, A., & Hancock, J. T. (2024). How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork. Applied Sciences, 14(7), 2877. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072877

Molecular hydrogen (H2) is a low-molecular-weight, non-polar and electrochemically neutral substance that acts as an effective antioxidant and cytoprotective agent, with research into the effects of H2 incorporation into the food chain, at various st... Read More about How hydrogen (H2) can support food security: From farm to fork.

Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023 (2024)
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Khullar, V., Lemmon, B., Acar, O., Abrams, P., & Vahabi, B. (in press). Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023. Neurourology and Urodynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25441

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and produced a worldwide pandemic in 2020. There have been 770,875,433 confirmed cases and 6,959,316 attributed deaths worldwide unt... Read More about Does COVID-19 cause or worsen LUT dysfunction, what are the mechanisms and possible treatments? ICI-RS 2023.

Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis (2024)
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Dasgupta, T., Horgan, G., Peterson, L., Mistry, H. D., Balls, E., Wilson, M., …Magee, L. A. (in press). Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis. Women and Birth, Article 101588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.02.004

Background: Maternity care services in the United Kingdom have undergone drastic changes due to pandemic-related restrictions. Prior research has shown maternity care during the pandemic was negatively experienced by women and led to poor physical an... Read More about Women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic: A follow-up systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.

Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings (2024)
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Martin, F., Ferrey, A., Hobbs, L., Lascelles, K., van Even, S., & Oliver, T. (in press). Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12692

Background: Self-harm in children and young people is increasing. Parents are vital in supporting young people; however, parents may experience distress linked to the self-harm. Previous reviews have highlighted the emotional impact and need for info... Read More about Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings.

Energy harvesting from plants using hybrid microbial fuel cells; potential applications and future exploitation (2024)
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Greenman, J., Thorn, R., Willey, N., & Ieropoulos, I. (2024). Energy harvesting from plants using hybrid microbial fuel cells; potential applications and future exploitation. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 12, Article 1276176. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1276176

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) can be fuelled using biomass derived from dead plant material and can operate on plant produced chemicals such as sugars, carbohydrates, polysaccharides and cellulose, as well as being “fed” on a regular diet of primary bio... Read More about Energy harvesting from plants using hybrid microbial fuel cells; potential applications and future exploitation.

Can we increase the value of data from bladder diaries? International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society 2023 (2023)
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Liapis, I., Gammie, A., Mohamed-Ahmed, R., Yates, D., Selai, C., Cotterill, N., …Toozs-Hobson, P. (in press). Can we increase the value of data from bladder diaries? International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society 2023. Neurourology and Urodynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25374

Background: Bladder diaries represent a fundamental component in the assessment of patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Nevertheless, their importance often remains underappreciated and undervalued within clinical practice. This pap... Read More about Can we increase the value of data from bladder diaries? International Consultation on Incontinence—Research Society 2023.

Antenatal and neonatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and children’s development: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
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Jackson, R., Woodward, K., Ireland, M., Larkin, C., Kurinczuk, J. J., Knight, M., …Chakkarapani, E. (in press). Antenatal and neonatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and children’s development: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Research, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-023-02954-y

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the impact of antenatal and neonatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 on developmental outcomes in preterm and term-born infants. Methods: We searched Embase, Emcare, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science and grey lite... Read More about Antenatal and neonatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and children’s development: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

A systematic review of machine-learning solutions in anaerobic digestion (2023)
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Rutland, H., You, J., Liu, H., Bull, L., & Reynolds, D. (2023). A systematic review of machine-learning solutions in anaerobic digestion. Bioengineering, 10(12), Article 1410. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10121410

The use of machine learning (ML) in anaerobic digestion (AD) is growing in popularity and improves the interpretation of complex system parameters for better operation and optimisation. This systematic literature review aims to explore how ML is curr... Read More about A systematic review of machine-learning solutions in anaerobic digestion.

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.

The impact of national and international financial crises on mental health and well-being: A systematic review (2023)
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Talamonti, D., Schneider, J., Gibson, B., & Forshaw, M. (in press). The impact of national and international financial crises on mental health and well-being: A systematic review. Journal of Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2023.2278104

Background: Evidence suggests that financial crises and poor mental health are reciprocally related, but no systematic review has been conducted to synthesise the existing literature on the impact of national and international financial crises on pop... Read More about The impact of national and international financial crises on mental health and well-being: A systematic review.

How does the lower urinary tract contribute to bladder sensation? ICI-RS 2023 (2023)
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Grundy, L., Wyndaele, J. J., Hashitani, H., Vahabi, B., Wein, A., Abrams, P., …Fry, C. H. (in press). How does the lower urinary tract contribute to bladder sensation? ICI-RS 2023. Neurourology and Urodynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25316

Aim: Bladder sensation is critical for coordinating voluntary micturition to maintain healthy bladder function. Sensations are initiated by the activation of sensory afferents that innervate throughout the bladder wall. However, the physiological com... Read More about How does the lower urinary tract contribute to bladder sensation? ICI-RS 2023.

Making cities smarter for an inclusive green transition towards a long-term sustainable development: A critical literature review (2023)
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Hatem, F. M. (2023). Making cities smarter for an inclusive green transition towards a long-term sustainable development: A critical literature review. IET Smart Cities, 5(4), 243-253. https://doi.org/10.1049/smc2.12066

This review critically approaches the literature on smart cities while describing the significance of more value-based rationality and more reflexive practice for constructing smart cities, rethinking how human experiences are approached to improve i... Read More about Making cities smarter for an inclusive green transition towards a long-term sustainable development: A critical literature review.

New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review (2023)
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Gould, O., Nguyen, N., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2023). New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review. Chemosensors, 11(10), Article 527. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11100527

The investigation of novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences offers several possible advantages, such as allowing for results to be obtained in cases where common sample types are absent. This review focuses on the application of gas chromatog... Read More about New applications of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences: A literature review.

Mapping and synthesizing the viability of cement replacement materials via a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
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Nukah, P. D., Abbey, S. J., Booth, C. A., & Nounu, G. (2023). Mapping and synthesizing the viability of cement replacement materials via a systematic review and meta-analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 405, Article 133290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133290

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) are alternative to the conventional cement and have been studied by so many authors owing to the high carbon content of cement. The use of SCM is significant in addressing challenges of carbon emission and i... Read More about Mapping and synthesizing the viability of cement replacement materials via a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lifeworlds in pain: A principled method for investigation and intervention (2023)
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Tabor, A., & Constant, A. (2023). Lifeworlds in pain: A principled method for investigation and intervention. Neuroscience of Consciousness, 2023(1), Article niad021. https://doi.org/10.1093/nc/niad021

The experience of pain spans biological, psychological and sociocultural realms, both basic and complex, it is by turns necessary and devastating. Despite an extensive knowledge of the constituents of pain, the ability to translate this into effectiv... Read More about Lifeworlds in pain: A principled method for investigation and intervention.

The effects of molecular hydrogen therapies on fertility (2023)
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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.

Parental engagement with complementary feeding information in the United Kingdom: A qualitative evidence synthesis (2023)
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Spurlock, K., Deave, T., Lucas, P. J., & Dowling, S. (2023). Parental engagement with complementary feeding information in the United Kingdom: A qualitative evidence synthesis. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 19(4), Article e13553. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13553

Complementary feeding is the process of introducing solid foods to milk‐fed infants (also known as weaning). Current UK guidance states that complementary feeding should occur around 6 months but not before 4 months. This systematic review explores h... Read More about Parental engagement with complementary feeding information in the United Kingdom: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

Nanotechnology for high-performance textiles: A promising frontier for innovation (2023)
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Syduzzaman, M., Hassan, A., Anik, H. R., Akter, M., & Islam, M. R. (2023). Nanotechnology for high-performance textiles: A promising frontier for innovation. ChemNanoMat, 9(9), Article e202300205. https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202300205

Nanotechnology embodies a groundbreaking innovation for the textile and apparel industry, facilitating enhancements to the functionality and performance of textiles, including durability, resistance to water, odor, flame, stain, UV-protection, and an... Read More about Nanotechnology for high-performance textiles: A promising frontier for innovation.