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Mapping and synthesizing the viability of cement replacement materials via a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
Journal Article

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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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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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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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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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.

Nanotechnology improves disease resistance in plants for food security: Applications and challenges (2023)
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Green synthesis of nano-fertilizers is emerging as a potential strategy and could play a crucial role in disease mitigation, diagnosis, or suppression. Different nanoscale devices (nanoparticles, NPs), biosensors, nano-diagnostic kits, nanofabricatio... Read More about Nanotechnology improves disease resistance in plants for food security: Applications and challenges.

Are protein cavities and pockets commonly used by redox active signalling molecules? (2023)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.