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Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview (2021)
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Dikici, E. (2022). Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview. Ethnicities, 22(1), 146-173. https://doi.org/10.1177/14687968211063694

Rather than vilifying or rejecting it, an increasing number of scholars from two seemingly anti-nationalist cohorts, namely liberal political theory and multiculturalism, have come to argue that nationalism is not intrinsically illiberal or undesirab... Read More about Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview.

Fungal electronics (2021)
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Adamatzky, A., Ayres, P., Beasley, A. E., Chiolerio, A., Dehshibi, M. M., Gandia, A., …Wösten, H. A. (2022). Fungal electronics. BioSystems, 212, Article 104588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystems.2021.104588

Fungal electronics is a family of living electronic devices made of mycelium bound composites or pure mycelium. Fungal electronic devices are capable of changing their impedance and generating spikes of electrical potential in response to external co... Read More about Fungal electronics.

Mark Glancy, Cary Grant, the Making of a Hollywood Legend (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020), pp. xvii + 550, ISBN: 9780190053130, £22.99 and Scott Eyman, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2020), pp. xiv +556, ISBN: 9781501192111, £25 (2021)
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Crofts, C. (2021). Mark Glancy, Cary Grant, the Making of a Hollywood Legend (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020), pp. xvii + 550, ISBN: 9780190053130, £22.99 and Scott Eyman, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2020), pp. xiv +556, ISBN: 9781501192111, £25. Open Screens, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.16995/os.8256

Mark Glancy, Cary Grant, the Making of a Hollywood Legend (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020) and Scott Eyman, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2020).

The effect of surface treatments and graphene-based modifications on mechanical properties of natural jute fiber composites: A review (2021)
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Islam, M. H., Islam, M. R., Dulal, M., Afroj, S., & Karim, N. (2022). The effect of surface treatments and graphene-based modifications on mechanical properties of natural jute fiber composites: A review. iScience, 25(1), Article 103597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.103597

Natural fiber reinforced composites (FRC) are of great interests, because of their biodegradability, recyclability, and environmental benefits over synthetic FRC. Natural jute FRC could provide an environmentally sustainable, light weight, and cost-e... Read More about The effect of surface treatments and graphene-based modifications on mechanical properties of natural jute fiber composites: A review.

Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based biosensors (2021)
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Ferrier, D., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2021). Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based biosensors. Biosensors, 11(12), Article 486. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios11120486

This review focuses on recent advances in the application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the development of sensors and biosensors. The paper discusses various configurations of these devices, including their integration in analytical devices. Carbon... Read More about Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based biosensors.

Hyphenated mass spectrometry versus real‐time mass spectrometry techniques for the detection of volatile compounds from the human body (2021)
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Gould, O., Drabińska, N., Ratcliffe, N., & de Lacy Costello, B. (2021). Hyphenated mass spectrometry versus real‐time mass spectrometry techniques for the detection of volatile compounds from the human body. Molecules, 26(23), Article 7185. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26237185

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that can be used for various applications in a number of scientific areas including environmental, security, forensic science, space exploration, agri‐food, and numerous others. MS is also continuing... Read More about Hyphenated mass spectrometry versus real‐time mass spectrometry techniques for the detection of volatile compounds from the human body.

Molecular hydrogen as medicine: An assessment of administration methods (2021)
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Russell, G., Nenov, A., Kisher, H., & Hancock, J. T. (2021). Molecular hydrogen as medicine: An assessment of administration methods. Hydrogen, 2(4), 444-460. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrogen2040025

Since the late 18th century, molecular hydrogen (H2) has been shown to be well tolerated, firstly in animals, and then in humans. However, although research into the beneficial effects of molecular hydrogen in both plant and mammalian physiology is g... Read More about Molecular hydrogen as medicine: An assessment of administration methods.

Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography (2021)
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Tang, S., Bowles, A., & Minns Lowe, C. (2022). Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 42(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000394

Introduction: Peer review processes are used to improve professional practice in health care, although no synthesis of existing studies has yet been undertaken. These processes are included in the UK professional revalidation processes for medical pr... Read More about Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography.

MicroRNAs and the DNA damage response: How is cell fate determined? (2021)
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Visser, H., & Thomas, A. D. (2021). MicroRNAs and the DNA damage response: How is cell fate determined?. DNA Repair, 108, Article 103245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dnarep.2021.103245

It is becoming clear that the DNA damage response orchestrates an appropriate response to a given level of DNA damage, whether that is cell cycle arrest and repair, senescence or apoptosis. It is plausible that the alternative regulation of the DNA d... Read More about MicroRNAs and the DNA damage response: How is cell fate determined?.

A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis (2021)
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Mansfield, L., Victor, C., Meads, C., Daykin, N., Tomlinson, A., Lane, J., …Golding, A. (2021). A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), 11522. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111522

The paper reports an evidence synthesis of how loneliness is conceptualised in qualitative studies in adults. Using PRISMA guidelines, our review evaluated exposure to or experiences of loneliness by adults (aged 16+) in any setting as outcomes, proc... Read More about A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis.

The impact of paternal alcohol, tobacco, caffeine use and physical activity on offspring mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
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Easey, K. E., & Sharp, G. C. (2021). The impact of paternal alcohol, tobacco, caffeine use and physical activity on offspring mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reproductive Health, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01266-w

Background: There is some evidence that paternal health behaviours during and around pregnancy could be associated with offspring health outcomes. However, the impact that paternal health behaviours during pregnancy can have on offspring mental healt... Read More about The impact of paternal alcohol, tobacco, caffeine use and physical activity on offspring mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Molecular hydrogen: Is this a viable new treatment for plants in the UK? (2021)
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Hancock, J. T., LeBaron, T. W., May, J., Thomas, A., & Russell, G. (2021). Molecular hydrogen: Is this a viable new treatment for plants in the UK?. Plants, 10(11), Article 2270

Despite being trialed in other regions of the world, the use of molecular hydrogen (H2) for enhanced plant growth and postharvest storage of crops has yet to be widely accepted in the UK. The evidence continues to grow that treatment of plants and pl... Read More about Molecular hydrogen: Is this a viable new treatment for plants in the UK?.

Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives (2021)
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Elmes, C., & Phillips, R. (2022). Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives. Ultrasound, 30(3), 184-193. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742271X211048213

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review is to critically assess the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio performed in the third trimester at predicting adverse perinatal outcomes and reducing stillbirth rates. Method: The literature search... Read More about Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives.

Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review (2021)
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Felton, N., Lewis, J. S., Cockburn, S. J., Hodgson, M., & Dawson, S. (2021). Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review. Geriatrics, 6(4), Article 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6040101

Pain is prevalent in older people, especially in those with advanced dementia who have communication impairments. Although pain is recognised to be present in this population, it is often under-assessed and ineffectively managed. The assessment of pa... Read More about Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review.

Environmental impacts of personal protective clothing used to combat COVID-19 (2021)
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Uddin, M. A., Afroj, S., Hasan, T., Carr, C., Novoselov, K. S., & Karim, N. (2022). Environmental impacts of personal protective clothing used to combat COVID-19. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 6(1), Article 2100176. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202100176

Personal protective clothing is critical to shield users from highly infectious diseases including COVID-19. Such clothing is predominantly single-use, made of plastic-based synthetic fibers such as polypropylene and polyester, low cost and able to p... Read More about Environmental impacts of personal protective clothing used to combat COVID-19.

Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review (2021)
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Zook, N., Voss, S., Blennow Nordstrom, E., Brett, S. J., Jenkinson, E., Shaw, P., …Benger, J. (2022). Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review. Resuscitation, 170, 238-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.10.005

Objectives: The primary aim of this review was to investigate neurocognitive outcomes following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Specifically, the focus was on identifying the different neurocognitive domains that are assessed, the measures use... Read More about Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review.

Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research (2021)
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Davies, K., Dures, E., & Ng, W. F. (2021). Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research. Nature Reviews Rheumatology, 17, 651–664. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41584-021-00692-1

Fatigue is a complex phenomenon and an important health concern for many people with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, primary Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Although some... Read More about Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research.

What factors are associated with ambulance use for non-emergency problems in children? A systematic mapping review and qualitative synthesis (2021)
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Proctor, A., Baxter, H., & Booker, M. J. (2021). What factors are associated with ambulance use for non-emergency problems in children? A systematic mapping review and qualitative synthesis. BMJ Open, 11(9), Article e049443. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049443

Objective To explore what factors are associated with ambulance use for non-emergency problems in children. Methods This study is a systematic mapping review and qualitative synthesis of published journal articles and grey literature. Searches were c... Read More about What factors are associated with ambulance use for non-emergency problems in children? A systematic mapping review and qualitative synthesis.

The role of graphene and its derivatives in modifying different phases of geopolymer composites: A review (2021)
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Krishna, R., Mishra, J., Nanda, B., Patro, S. K., Adetayo, A., & Qureshi, T. S. (2021). The role of graphene and its derivatives in modifying different phases of geopolymer composites: A review. Construction and Building Materials, 306, Article 124774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124774

There is broad agreement among researchers that the next facing of the construction material industry is ‘geopolymer composites’, also called ‘green composites. Although geopolymer composites have been extensively investigated as a new sustainable bu... Read More about The role of graphene and its derivatives in modifying different phases of geopolymer composites: A review.

Molecular hydrogen in agriculture (2021)
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Zulfiqar, F., Russell, G., & Hancock, J. T. (2021). Molecular hydrogen in agriculture. Planta, 254(3), Article 56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-021-03706-0

Main conclusion: H2 gas, usually in the form of H2-saturated water, could play a useful role in improving many aspects of plant growth and productivity, including resistance to stress tolerance and improved post-harvest durability. Therefore, molecul... Read More about Molecular hydrogen in agriculture.