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Are protein cavities and pockets commonly used by redox active signalling molecules? (2023)
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Hancock, J. T. (2023). Are protein cavities and pockets commonly used by redox active signalling molecules?. Plants, 12(14), 2594. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12142594

It has been well known for a long time that inert gases, such as xenon (Xe), have significant biological effects. As these atoms are extremely unlikely to partake in direct chemical reactions with biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic ac... Read More about Are protein cavities and pockets commonly used by redox active signalling molecules?.

The establishment, maintenance, and adaptation of high and low impact chronic pain: A framework for biopsychosocial pain research (2023)
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Eccleston, C., Begley, E., Birkinshaw, H., Choy, E., Crombez, G., Fisher, E., …Keogh, E. (2023). The establishment, maintenance, and adaptation of high and low impact chronic pain: A framework for biopsychosocial pain research. PAIN, 164(10), 2143-2147. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002951

We present a framework for the study of states of chronic pain and transitions between those states. We capture in the framework the dynamic nature of pain: people live with pain that changes over time. First, we offer definitions of both acute and c... Read More about The establishment, maintenance, and adaptation of high and low impact chronic pain: A framework for biopsychosocial pain research.

Maternal intrapartum fluids and neonatal weight loss in the breastfed infant (2023)
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Rich, M., Dowling, S., & Bray, I. (2023). Maternal intrapartum fluids and neonatal weight loss in the breastfed infant. British Journal of Midwifery, 31(6), 344-351. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2023.31.6.344

Background/Aims Significant weight loss during early life can be of serious concern and assessing weight is key in decisions regarding supplementation. However, supplementation is a significant risk factor for early breastfeeding cessation. Recognisi... Read More about Maternal intrapartum fluids and neonatal weight loss in the breastfed infant.

The sources and consequences of sexual objectification (2023)
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Ward, L. M., Daniels, E. A., Zurbriggen, E. L., & Rosenscruggs, D. (2023). The sources and consequences of sexual objectification. Nature Reviews Psychology, 2(8), 496-513. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-023-00192-x

Sexual objectification (treating a person as a body or collection of body parts) involves a cultural prioritizing of women’s sexual appearance and appeal over other attributes. Sexual objectification is prevalent, permeates many aspects of women’s li... Read More about The sources and consequences of sexual objectification.

Critical perspectives on art on prescription (2023)
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Jensen, A., Bungay, H., & Holt, N. (in press). Critical perspectives on art on prescription. Perspectives in Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913923117077

The positive outcomes of engaging in the arts are increasingly reported in the research literature, supporting the use of the arts to enhance individual and community health and wellbeing. However, little attention is given to the less positive aspec... Read More about Critical perspectives on art on prescription.

Recent advancements in multimodal human–robot interaction (2023)
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Su, H., Qi, W., Chen, J., Yang, C., Sandoval, J., & Laribi, M. A. (2023). Recent advancements in multimodal human–robot interaction. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 17, Article 1084000. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2023.1084000

Robotics have advanced significantly over the years, and human–robot interaction (HRI) is now playing an important role in delivering the best user experience, cutting down on laborious tasks, and raising public acceptance of robots. New HRI approach... Read More about Recent advancements in multimodal human–robot interaction.

Teaching open and reproducible scholarship: A critical review of the evidence base for current pedagogical methods and their outcomes (2023)
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Pownall, M., Azevedo, F., König, L. M., Slack, H. R., Evans, T. R., Flack, Z., …Sadhwani, S. (2023). Teaching open and reproducible scholarship: A critical review of the evidence base for current pedagogical methods and their outcomes. Royal Society Open Science, 10(5), Article 221255. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.221255

In recent years, the scientific community has called for improvements in the credibility, robustness and reproducibility of research, characterized by increased interest and promotion of open and transparent research practices. While progress has bee... Read More about Teaching open and reproducible scholarship: A critical review of the evidence base for current pedagogical methods and their outcomes.

Privacy-preserving artificial intelligence in healthcare: Techniques and applications (2023)
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Khalid, N., Qayyum, A., Bilal, M., Al-Fuqaha, A., & Qadir, J. (2023). Privacy-preserving artificial intelligence in healthcare: Techniques and applications. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 158, Article 106848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.106848

There has been an increasing interest in translating artificial intelligence (AI) research into clinically-validated applications to improve the performance, capacity, and efficacy of healthcare services. Despite substantial research worldwide, very... Read More about Privacy-preserving artificial intelligence in healthcare: Techniques and applications.

Disclosure control of machine learning models from trusted research environments (TRE): New challenges and opportunities (2023)
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Mansouri-Benssassi, E., Rogers, S., Reel, S., Malone, M., Smith, J., Ritchie, F., & Jefferson, E. (2023). Disclosure control of machine learning models from trusted research environments (TRE): New challenges and opportunities. Heliyon, 9(4), Article e15143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15143

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare and medicine have increased in recent years. To enable access to personal data, Trusted Research Environments (TREs) (otherwise known as Safe Havens) provide safe and secure enviro... Read More about Disclosure control of machine learning models from trusted research environments (TRE): New challenges and opportunities.

Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) in healthy adults using a bodyweight conditioning activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
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Brink, N., Constantinou, D., & Torres, G. (2023). Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) in healthy adults using a bodyweight conditioning activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(4), 930-937. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004370

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to review the available evidence on whether a bodyweight conditioning activity can acutely improve the performance outcome of a subsequent task through postactivation performance enhancement. Data... Read More about Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) in healthy adults using a bodyweight conditioning activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

A systematic review of responsible sourcing in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK (2023)
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Ball, S., Booth, C. A., Prabhakaran, A., Mahamadu, A. M., & Glass, J. (2023). A systematic review of responsible sourcing in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK. Buildings, 13(4), 889. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040889

In recent years, responsible sourcing and procurement (including green supply chain management) across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors have become notable contributors to sustainable construction strategies. This study a... Read More about A systematic review of responsible sourcing in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK.

Cross-cultural adaptation and its impact on research in emergency care (2023)
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Roberts, T., Carlton, E., Booker, M., Voss, S., Vaillancourt, S., Jafar, A. J. N., & Benger, J. (2023). Cross-cultural adaptation and its impact on research in emergency care. Emergency Medicine Journal, 40(6), 396-403. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2022-212337

The perspective of patients is increasingly recognised as important to care improvement and innovation. Patient questionnaires such as patient-reported outcome measures may often require cross-cultural adaptation (CCA) to gather their intended inform... Read More about Cross-cultural adaptation and its impact on research in emergency care.

The on/off history of hydrogen in medicine: Will the interest persist this time around? (2023)
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LeBaron, T. W., Ohno, K., & Hancock, J. T. (2023). The on/off history of hydrogen in medicine: Will the interest persist this time around?. Oxygen, 3(1), 143-162. https://doi.org/10.3390/oxygen3010011

Over 2000 publications including more than 100 human studies seem to indicate that humans have only recently benefited from or known about the medical effects of H2 within the past 15 years. However, we have unknowingly benefited from H2 since the da... Read More about The on/off history of hydrogen in medicine: Will the interest persist this time around?.

Application of artificial intelligence for resilient and sustainable healthcare system: Systematic literature review and future research directions (2023)
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Vishwakarma, L., Singh, R., Mishra, R., & Kumari, A. (in press). Application of artificial intelligence for resilient and sustainable healthcare system: Systematic literature review and future research directions. International Journal of Production Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2023.2188101

Recent years have witnessed increased pressure across the global healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic shattered existing healthcare operations and taught us the importance of a resilient and sustainable healthcare sys... Read More about Application of artificial intelligence for resilient and sustainable healthcare system: Systematic literature review and future research directions.

‘How the other half lives’?: Taking a critical approach to the social psychology of economic inequality and extreme wealth (2023)
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Carr, P. (2023). ‘How the other half lives’?: Taking a critical approach to the social psychology of economic inequality and extreme wealth. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 17(5), Article e12743. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12743

The negative impact of economic inequality on social issues and wellbeing is of importance to social psychology that historically has an interest in social justice. Social Identity Theory is explored as an approach that acknowledges the wider context... Read More about ‘How the other half lives’?: Taking a critical approach to the social psychology of economic inequality and extreme wealth.

Data-driven tools for building energy consumption prediction: A review (2023)
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Olu-Ajayi, R., Alaka, H., Owolabi, H., Akanbi, L., & Ganiyu, S. (2023). Data-driven tools for building energy consumption prediction: A review. Energies, 16(6), 2574. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062574

The development of data-driven building energy consumption prediction models has gained more attention in research due to its relevance for energy planning and conservation. However, many studies have conducted the inappropriate application of data-d... Read More about Data-driven tools for building energy consumption prediction: A review.

Predictive models in emergency medicine and their missing data strategies: a systematic review (2023)
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Arnaud, E., Elbattah, M., Ammirati, C., Dequen, G., & Ghazali, D. A. (2023). Predictive models in emergency medicine and their missing data strategies: a systematic review. npj Digital Medicine, 6(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-023-00770-6

In the field of emergency medicine (EM), the use of decision support tools based on artificial intelligence has increased markedly in recent years. In some cases, data are omitted deliberately and thus constitute “data not purposely collected” (DNPC)... Read More about Predictive models in emergency medicine and their missing data strategies: a systematic review.

The return of austerity imperils global health (2023)
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Stubbs, T., Kentikelenis, A., Gabor, D., Ghosh, J., & McKee, M. (2023). The return of austerity imperils global health. BMJ Global Health, 8(2), e011620. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011620

Recognising the world's lack of preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic, international organisations like the World Health Organization, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund are calling for extensive additional funding to strengthen pandemic pr... Read More about The return of austerity imperils global health.

Review on human-like robot manipulation using dexterous hands (2023)
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Kadalagere Sampath, S., Wang, N., Wu, H., & Yang, C. (2023). Review on human-like robot manipulation using dexterous hands. Cognitive Computation and Systems, 5(1), 14-29. https://doi.org/10.1049/ccs2.12073

In recent years, human hand-based robotic hands or dexterous hands have gained attention due to their enormous capabilities of handling soft materials compared to traditional grippers. Back in the earlier days, the development of a hand model close t... Read More about Review on human-like robot manipulation using dexterous hands.

Exploring the impacts that virtual nature exposure can have on health and well-being and the mechanisms involved: A systematic review (2023)
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Reece, R., & Merchant, S. (2023). Exploring the impacts that virtual nature exposure can have on health and well-being and the mechanisms involved: A systematic review. Open Review, 8, 71-86. https://doi.org/10.47967/TOR2022COL/VOL8.06

Exposure to nature can improve health and well-being. However, numerous populations have restricted access to outdoor environments. Reviews show virtual nature exposure can provide benefits for a range of health and well-being outcomes. There is spac... Read More about Exploring the impacts that virtual nature exposure can have on health and well-being and the mechanisms involved: A systematic review.