Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (872)

Review of the techniques used in motor‐cognitive human‐robot skill transfer (2021)
Journal Article
Guan, Y., Wang, N., & Yang, C. (2021). Review of the techniques used in motor‐cognitive human‐robot skill transfer. Cognitive Computation and Systems, 3(3), 229-252. https://doi.org/10.1049/ccs2.12025

A conventional robot programming method extensively limits the reusability of skills in the developmental aspect. Engineers programme a robot in a targeted manner for the realisation of predefined skills. The low reusability of general-purpose robot... Read More about Review of the techniques used in motor‐cognitive human‐robot skill transfer.

Female genital cosmetic surgery: Legitimate refinement or illegal mutilation? (2021)
Journal Article
Gaffney-Rhys, R. (2021). Female genital cosmetic surgery: Legitimate refinement or illegal mutilation?. European Journal of Health Law, 28(3), 244-262. https://doi.org/10.1163/15718093-bja10046

The aim of this article is to assess whether Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FGCS), which refers to procedures which change the structure and appearance of healthy female genitalia for non-medical reasons, violates the Female Genital Mutilation Act... Read More about Female genital cosmetic surgery: Legitimate refinement or illegal mutilation?.

Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice (2021)
Journal Article
Gilmour, A., Cutress, R., Gandhi, A., Harcourt, D., Little, K., Mansell, J., …Martin, L. (2021). Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(9), 2272-2285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.006

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery has become standard of care in the management of Breast. Cancer Patents. These guidelines written by an Expert Advisory Group; convened by the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) and the British Association of Plastic, Reco... Read More about Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice.

Molecular hydrogen: Redox reactions and possible biological interactions (2021)
Journal Article
Hancock, J. T., LeBaron, T. W., & Russell, G. (2021). Molecular hydrogen: Redox reactions and possible biological interactions. Reactive Oxygen Species, 11, m17–m25. https://doi.org/10.20455/ros.2021.m.803

Molecular hydrogen (H2), either as a gas or as hydrogen-rich water (HRW), is suggested to be a useful treatment for a range of human diseases and also to improve agricultural output. It is often posited that H2 accomplishes its biological action, in... Read More about Molecular hydrogen: Redox reactions and possible biological interactions.

Oxy-hydrogen gas: The rationale behind its use as a novel and sustainable treatment for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases (2021)
Journal Article
Russell, G., Nenov, A., & Hancock, J. (2021). Oxy-hydrogen gas: The rationale behind its use as a novel and sustainable treatment for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. European Medical Journal, May 2021, https://doi.org/10.33590/emj/21-00027

Oxy-hydrogen gas (HHO) is a gaseous mixture of molecular hydrogen (H2) and molecular oxygen (O2) that is generated by the electrolysis of water and delivered in a 2:1 ratio (66% and 33%, respectively) through the use of non-invasive inhalation device... Read More about Oxy-hydrogen gas: The rationale behind its use as a novel and sustainable treatment for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries (2021)
Journal Article
Turner, K., Meyrick, J., Miller, D., & Stopgate, L. (2021). Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 48(e1), e88-e100. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201028

Objective: To establish the state of the evidence base around psychosocial interventions that support well-being in sex workers in order to inform policy and practice within a resource-rich geographical context. Methods: Published and unpublished stu... Read More about Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries.

Factors mediating the psychological well-being of healthcare workers responding to global pandemics: A systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Schneider, J., Talamonti, D., Gibson, B., & Forshaw, M. (2022). Factors mediating the psychological well-being of healthcare workers responding to global pandemics: A systematic review. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(8), 1875-1896. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053211012759

This paper reviewed mediators of psychological well-being among healthcare workers responding to pandemics. After registration on PROSPERO, a systematic review was performed in four databases and 39 studies were included. Worse mental health outcomes... Read More about Factors mediating the psychological well-being of healthcare workers responding to global pandemics: A systematic review.

A literature survey of all volatiles from healthy human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome (2021)
Journal Article
Drabińska, N., Flynn, C., Ratcliffe, N., Belluomo, I., Myridakis, A., Gould, O., …Costello, B. D. L. (2021). A literature survey of all volatiles from healthy human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome. Journal of Breath Research, 15(3), 034001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1752-7163/abf1d0

This paper comprises an updated version of the 2014 review which reported 1846 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) identified from healthy humans. In total over 900 additional VOCs have been reported since the 2014 review and the VOCs from semen have b... Read More about A literature survey of all volatiles from healthy human breath and bodily fluids: The human volatilome.

Assessment of multiple stable isotopes for tracking regional and organic authenticity of plant products in Hesse, Germany (2021)
Journal Article
Gatzert, X., Chun, K. P., Boner, M., Hermanowski, R., Mäder, R., Breuer, L., …Orlowski, N. (2021). Assessment of multiple stable isotopes for tracking regional and organic authenticity of plant products in Hesse, Germany. Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies, 57(3), 281-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2021.1905635

As demand for regional and organically produced foodstuff has increased in Europe, the need has arisen to verify the products’ origin and production method. For food authenticity tracking (production method and origin), we examined 286 samples of whe... Read More about Assessment of multiple stable isotopes for tracking regional and organic authenticity of plant products in Hesse, Germany.

Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis (2021)
Journal Article
Morris, L., Moule, P., Pearson, J., Foster, D., & Walsh, N. (2021). Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(4), 462-472. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1554

Background: Approximately 30% of general practitioner consultations are due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a range of MSKDs, and could provide the first point of contact for primary ca... Read More about Patient view of the advanced practitioner (AP) role in primary care: A realist-informed synthesis.

Recent progress in screen-printed electrochemical sensors and biosensors for the detection of estrogens (2021)
Journal Article
Musa, A. M., Kiely, J., Luxton, R., & Honeychurch, K. C. (2021). Recent progress in screen-printed electrochemical sensors and biosensors for the detection of estrogens. Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 139, Article 116254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2021.116254

Estrogens have become increasingly prevalent in environmental samples across the world, posing a serious threat to human health. They have received considerable public attention due to their harmful effect on the normal endocrine functions of humans... Read More about Recent progress in screen-printed electrochemical sensors and biosensors for the detection of estrogens.

Interacting proteins, polymorphisms and the susceptibility of animals to SARS-CoV-2 (2021)
Journal Article
Hancock, J., Rouse, R., Stone, E., & Greenhough, A. (2021). Interacting proteins, polymorphisms and the susceptibility of animals to SARS-CoV-2. Animals, 11(3), Article 797. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030797

Abstract: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a world-wide problem for the human population. It is known that some animal species, such as mink, can become infected and transmit the virus. However, the susceptibility of most animals is not known. Here... Read More about Interacting proteins, polymorphisms and the susceptibility of animals to SARS-CoV-2.

Epigenenetic regulation of alternative splicing: How lncRNAs tailor the message (2021)
Journal Article
Pisignano, G., & Ladomery, M. (2021). Epigenenetic regulation of alternative splicing: How lncRNAs tailor the message. Non-Coding RNA, 7(1), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.3390/ncrna7010021

Alternative splicing is a highly fine-tuned regulated process and one of the main drivers of proteomic diversity across eukaryotes. The vast majority of human multi-exon genes is alternatively spliced in a cell type-and tissue-specific manner, and de... Read More about Epigenenetic regulation of alternative splicing: How lncRNAs tailor the message.

The anti-cancer effect of Olea europaea L. products: A review (2021)
Journal Article
Antoniou, C., & Hull, J. (2021). The anti-cancer effect of Olea europaea L. products: A review. Current Nutrition Reports, 10, 99–124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-021-00350-8

Purpose of Review: The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) has featured as a significant part of medicinal history, used to treat a variety of ailments within folk medicine. The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive products, is testament to Olea euro... Read More about The anti-cancer effect of Olea europaea L. products: A review.

Downstream signalling from molecular hydrogen (2021)
Journal Article
Hancock, J., & Russell, G. (2021). Downstream signalling from molecular hydrogen. Plants, 10(2), Article 367. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10020367

Molecular hydrogen (H2) is now considered to be a part of the suite of small molecules which can control cellular activity. As such it has been suggested to be used in the therapy of diseases in humans but also to be used in plant science, to enhance... Read More about Downstream signalling from molecular hydrogen.

Multistakeholder participation in disaster management—the case of the covid-19 pandemic (2021)
Journal Article
Panneer, S., Kantamaneni, K., Pushparaj, R. R. B., Shekhar, S., Bhat, L., & Rice, L. (2021). Multistakeholder participation in disaster management—the case of the covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare, 9(2), 203-222. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9020203

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting society’s health, economy, environment and development. COVID-19 has claimed many lives across the globe and severely impacted the livelihood of a considerable section of the world’s popul... Read More about Multistakeholder participation in disaster management—the case of the covid-19 pandemic.

Health professionals' views and experiences of discussing weight with children and their families: A systematic review of qualitative research (2021)
Journal Article
Abdin, S., Heath, G., & Welch, R. K. (2021). Health professionals' views and experiences of discussing weight with children and their families: A systematic review of qualitative research. Child: Care, Health and Development, 47(4), 562-574. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12854

Background: Healthcare professionals are ideally placed to discuss weight management with children and families to treat and prevent childhood obesity. The aim of this review was to collect and synthesize primary research evidence relating to health... Read More about Health professionals' views and experiences of discussing weight with children and their families: A systematic review of qualitative research.

Energy modelling and analytics in the built environment - A review of their role for energy transitions in the construction sector (2021)
Journal Article
Manfren, M., Sibilla, M., & Tronchin, L. (2021). Energy modelling and analytics in the built environment - A review of their role for energy transitions in the construction sector. Energies, 14(3), Article 679. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14030679

Decarbonisation and efficiency goals set as a response to global warming issue require appropriate decision-making strategies to promote an effective and timely change in energy systems. Conceptualization of change is a relevant part of energy transi... Read More about Energy modelling and analytics in the built environment - A review of their role for energy transitions in the construction sector.

Patient reported outcomes in large vessel vasculitides (2021)
Journal Article
Robson, J., Mackie, S., & Hill, C. (2021). Patient reported outcomes in large vessel vasculitides. Current Rheumatology Reports, 23(2), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-020-00979-4

Purpose of Review: The goal of this paper is to review current and future uses of patient-reported outcomes in large vessel vasculitis. The large vessel vasculitides comprise Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu arteritis; both are types of systemic vas... Read More about Patient reported outcomes in large vessel vasculitides.

Training future generations to deliver evidence-based conservation and ecosystem management (2021)
Journal Article
Downey, H., Amano, T., Cadotte, M., Cook, C. N., Cooke, S. J., Haddaway, N. R., …Sutherland, W. J. (2021). Training future generations to deliver evidence-based conservation and ecosystem management. Ecological Solutions and Evidence, 2(1), Article e12032. https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12032

1. To be effective, the next generation of conservation practitioners and managers need to be critical thinkers with a deep understanding of how to make evidence‐based decisions and of the value of evidence synthesis. 2. If, as educators, we do no... Read More about Training future generations to deliver evidence-based conservation and ecosystem management.