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Chemical priming enhances plant tolerance to salt stress (2022)
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Zulfiqar, F., Nafees, M., Chen, J., Darras, A., Ferrante, A., Hancock, J. T., …Siddique, K. H. (2022). Chemical priming enhances plant tolerance to salt stress. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 946922. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.946922

Salt stress severely limits the productivity of crop plants worldwide and its detrimental effects are aggravated by climate change. Due to a significant world population growth, agriculture has expanded to marginal and salinized regions, which usuall... Read More about Chemical priming enhances plant tolerance to salt stress.

Sprinkle lunacy over legs: A review of WoW workshop writing exercises (2022)
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Taylor, L. (2022). Sprinkle lunacy over legs: A review of WoW workshop writing exercises. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 15(2), 112-125. https://doi.org/10.1386/JWCP_00033_1

In the summer of 2021 I organized and facilitated a short series of three online workshops to launch the Ways of Writing in Art and Design Research Network (WoW). This article reviews the collaborative writing exercises I devised for the workshops, d... Read More about Sprinkle lunacy over legs: A review of WoW workshop writing exercises.

Editorial (2022)
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Johnson, C. (2022). Editorial. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 15(2), 105-111. https://doi.org/10.1386/JWCP_00032_2

This Editorial charts the journey from an initial conversation amongst visual culture colleagues at the University of the West of England to this Special Issue on ‘Ways of Writing in Art and Design’. It describes our intention to imagine forms of wri... Read More about Editorial.

Graphene-based anti-corrosive coating on steel for reinforced concrete infrastructure applications: Challenges and potential (2022)
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Qureshi, T., Wang, G., Mukherjee, S., Islam, M., Filleter, T., Singh, C. V., & Panesar, D. K. (2022). Graphene-based anti-corrosive coating on steel for reinforced concrete infrastructure applications: Challenges and potential. Construction and Building Materials, 351, 128947. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128947

Steel corrosion has been a major perpetual issue of concern for durability and structural integrity of steel and reinforced concrete infrastructure. Polymeric, zinc-galvanic and chromate conversion coatings are commonly applied to protect typical ste... Read More about Graphene-based anti-corrosive coating on steel for reinforced concrete infrastructure applications: Challenges and potential.

Neuromorphic liquids, colloids and gels: A review (2022)
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Raeisi Kheirabadi, N. R., Chiolerio, A., Szacilowski, K., & Adamatzky, A. (in press). Neuromorphic liquids, colloids and gels: A review. ChemPhysChem, https://doi.org/10.1002/cphc.202200390

Advances in flexible electronic devices and robotic software require that sensors and controllers be virtually devoid of traditional electronic components, be deformable and stretch-resistant. Liquid electronic devices that mimic biological synapses... Read More about Neuromorphic liquids, colloids and gels: A review.

Nanosensor applications in plant science (2022)
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Honeychurch, K. C., & Shaw, D. S. (2022). Nanosensor applications in plant science. Biosensors, 12(9), e675. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios12090675

Plant science is a major research topic addressing some of the most important global challenges we face today, including energy and food security. Plant science has a role in the production of staple foods and materials, as well as roles in genetics... Read More about Nanosensor applications in plant science.

Graphene and CNT‐based smart fiber‐reinforced composites: A review (2022)
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Islam, M. H., Afroj, S., Uddin, M. A., Andreeva, D. V., Novoselov, K. S., & Karim, N. (2022). Graphene and CNT‐based smart fiber‐reinforced composites: A review. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(40), 2205723. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202205723

Multifunctional fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites provide an ideal platform for next-generation smart composites applications including structural health monitoring, electrical and thermal conductivity, energy storage and harvesting, and elec... Read More about Graphene and CNT‐based smart fiber‐reinforced composites: A review.

Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework (2022)
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Bray, I., Reece, R., Sinnett, D., Martin, F., & Hayward, R. (2022). Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework. Environmental Research, 214(4), 114081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.114081

Despite the growing problem of anxiety and depression amongst young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings, reviews about the role of exposure to green and blue spaces or nature in preventing anxiety and depression tend to focus on children... Read More about Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework.

‘‘The future is now’’ — A European perspective on the future of science communication (2022)
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Ochu, E., Russo, P., & Smeets, I. (2022). ‘‘The future is now’’ — A European perspective on the future of science communication. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 21(5), R03. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.21050603

The Future of SciComm 2.0 conference was a one-day event in Brussels on April 26th 2022. Focusing on the future of European science communication, sixty participants from twelve countries with different expertise discussed the current challenges and... Read More about ‘‘The future is now’’ — A European perspective on the future of science communication.

Internet of things and machine learning techniques in poultry health and welfare management: A systematic literature review (2022)
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Ojo, R. O., Ajayi, A. O., Owolabi, H. A., Oyedele, L. O., & Akanbi, L. A. (2022). Internet of things and machine learning techniques in poultry health and welfare management: A systematic literature review. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 200, Article 107266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2022.107266

The advent of digital technologies has brought substantial improvements in various domains. This article provides a comprehensive review of research emphasizing AI-enabled IoT applications in poultry health and welfare management. This study focused... Read More about Internet of things and machine learning techniques in poultry health and welfare management: A systematic literature review.

Factors influencing the implementation of medicine risk communications by healthcare professionals in clinical practice: A systematic review (2022)
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Alharbi, A. B., Berrou, I., Umaru, N., Al Hamid, A., & Shebl, N. A. (2023). Factors influencing the implementation of medicine risk communications by healthcare professionals in clinical practice: A systematic review. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 19(1), 28-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.07.003

Background: Regulatory medicines risk communications aim to prevent patient harm through the dissemination of safety information to healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and the public. Evidence suggests that in addition to implementing the requ... Read More about Factors influencing the implementation of medicine risk communications by healthcare professionals in clinical practice: A systematic review.

A systematic review of the extent to which BIM Is integrated into operation and maintenance (2022)
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Abideen, D., Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Manu, P., & Cheung, C. (2022). A systematic review of the extent to which BIM Is integrated into operation and maintenance. Sustainability, 14(14), 1-55. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14148692

Although a considerable amount of research has addressed the use of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) within the past years, there is limited systematic review on investigating the potentials of BIM within the operati... Read More about A systematic review of the extent to which BIM Is integrated into operation and maintenance.

A review on the techniques used in prostate brachytherapy (2022)
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Li, Y., Yang, C., Bahl, A., Persad, R., & Melhuish, C. (2022). A review on the techniques used in prostate brachytherapy. Cognitive Computation and Systems, 4(4), 317-328. https://doi.org/10.1049/ccs2.12067

Prostate brachytherapy is a validated treatment for prostate cancer. During the procedure, the accuracy of needle placement is critical to the treatment’s effectiveness. However, the inserted needle could deflect from the preset trajectory because of... Read More about A review on the techniques used in prostate brachytherapy.

From teleoperation to autonomous robot-assisted microsurgery: A survey (2022)
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Zhang, D., Si, W., Fan, W., Guan, Y., & Yang, C. (2022). From teleoperation to autonomous robot-assisted microsurgery: A survey. Machine Intelligence Research, 19, 288–306. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11633-022-1332-5

Robot-assisted microsurgery (RAMS) has many benefits compared to traditional microsurgery. Microsurgical platforms with advanced control strategies, high-quality micro-imaging modalities and micro-sensing systems are worth developing to further enhan... Read More about From teleoperation to autonomous robot-assisted microsurgery: A survey.

The use of fine portions from construction and demolition waste for expansive soil stabilization: A review (2022)
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Ujile, M. C., & Abbey, S. J. (2022). The use of fine portions from construction and demolition waste for expansive soil stabilization: A review. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 16(7), 803–816. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-022-0835-z

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) are the largest waste products in the world today and competes as a viable recycled additive material in place of natural aggregates. Due to the increase in compressive strength of different mix proportions of... Read More about The use of fine portions from construction and demolition waste for expansive soil stabilization: A review.

Modular, adaptive, and decentralised water infrastructure: promises and perils for water justice (2022)
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Stoler, J., Jepson, W., Wutich, A., Velasco, C. A., Thomson, P., Staddon, C., & Westerhoff, P. (2022). Modular, adaptive, and decentralised water infrastructure: promises and perils for water justice. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 57, Article 101202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2022.101202

Climate change, ageing infrastructure, and funding shortfalls threaten the sustainability of modern, 20th century centralised water systems by increasing drinking water costs and undermining water security, particularly for underserved populations. M... Read More about Modular, adaptive, and decentralised water infrastructure: promises and perils for water justice.

Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections (2022)
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Tran, H., Udoh, S., Russell, G., Okeyoyin, O. R., Aftab, S., Rodriguez, I., …Adukwu, E. C. (in press). Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections. Applied Microbiology, 2(2), 397-413. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol2020030

Candidiasis (oral, vulvovaginal, or systemic bloodstream infections) are important human fungal infections associated with a high global prevalence in otherwise healthy adults but are also opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. With... Read More about Recent advances in the application of essential oils as potential therapeutic candidates for Candida-related infections.

Do SNPs in glutathione S-transferase-omega allow predictions of the susceptibility of vertebrates to SARS-CoV-2? (2022)
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Hancock, J. T., Veal, D., Craig, T. J., & Rouse, R. C. (2022). Do SNPs in glutathione S-transferase-omega allow predictions of the susceptibility of vertebrates to SARS-CoV-2?. Reactive Oxygen Species, 12, c14–c29. https://doi.org/10.20455/ros.2022.c805

Infection with the SARS-Cov-2 virus causes COVID-19 in humans, and is the cause of the pandemic around the world in 2020 and on. However, some animals have been found to be susceptible to the virus too. This has included the non-human primates, dogs,... Read More about Do SNPs in glutathione S-transferase-omega allow predictions of the susceptibility of vertebrates to SARS-CoV-2?.

Chemical Wave Computing from Labware to Electrical Systems (2022)
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Chatzinikolaou, T. P., Fyrigos, I., Ntinas, V., Kitsios, S., Tsompanas, M., Bousoulas, P., …Sirakoulis, G. C. (2022). Chemical Wave Computing from Labware to Electrical Systems. Electronics, 11(11), Article 1683. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11111683

Unconventional and, specifically, wave computing has been repeatedly studied in laboratory based experiments by utilizing chemical systems like a thin film of Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reactions. Nonetheless, the principles demonstrated by this chemi... Read More about Chemical Wave Computing from Labware to Electrical Systems.