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Electroactive composite biofilms integrating Kombucha, Chlorella and synthetic proteinoid Proto-Brains (2024)
Journal Article

In this study, we present electroactive biofilms made from a combination of Kombucha zoogleal mats and thermal proteinoids. These biofilms have potential applications in unconventional computing and robotic skin. Proteinoids are synthesized by therma... Read More about Electroactive composite biofilms integrating Kombucha, Chlorella and synthetic proteinoid Proto-Brains.

Understanding individual’s perceptions of self-efficacy in relation to self-managing their type-2 diabetes after being enrolled onto a mindfulness-based programme (2024)
Thesis

Introduction: Increased levels of mindfulness and self-efficacy have been associated with improvements in self-management for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It is important to further our understanding of how to improve self-management to improve... Read More about Understanding individual’s perceptions of self-efficacy in relation to self-managing their type-2 diabetes after being enrolled onto a mindfulness-based programme.

Swift quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant (2024)
Digital Artefact

Whether you’re a Swiftie, a devout metalhead, or a 1980s synth pop aficionado, there is something for every musical taste in this month’s Physics World Stories.

In part one, podcast host Andrew Glester is joined by Jacqueline Caplan-Auerbach, a ge... Read More about Swift quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant.

Regulating armed swarms under international law (2024)
Book Chapter

Of the known military systems under development today perhaps none are more controversial than autonomous weapons systems (AWS). Indeed, for several years, opponents have been urging the United Nations (UN) to prohibit this emerging weapons technolog... Read More about Regulating armed swarms under international law.

A critical review of the reporting of reflexive thematic analysis in Health Promotion International (2024)
Journal Article

Using the concept of methodological congruence - where the different elements of a study 'fit' together - we explore both problematic and good practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis (TA) as reported in Health Promotion International (HPI). Alignin... Read More about A critical review of the reporting of reflexive thematic analysis in Health Promotion International.

Theorising non-bank financial intermediation (2024)
Journal Article

The expansion of non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) presents a challenge for monetary theories which emphasise the macroeconomic significance of commercial bank lending. The heterodox literature which has emerged since the 2008 crisis falls rou... Read More about Theorising non-bank financial intermediation.

Emotional skills groups: A qualitative study exploring client experiences of online group work in an improving access to psychological therapies service (2024)
Thesis

Background: Many people treated in National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies services (previously known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) have highly complex needs which are not always met by the length and type of treatment offer... Read More about Emotional skills groups: A qualitative study exploring client experiences of online group work in an improving access to psychological therapies service.

Discursive analysis into the trans and non-binary experiences of eating disorders (2024)
Thesis

Background: Whilst there is a significant body of critical feminist research on how gender mobilises eating dis/orders it has tended to focus on the experiences of anorexia in (assumed) cisheterosexual, white, and middle-class young women (Jones & Ma... Read More about Discursive analysis into the trans and non-binary experiences of eating disorders.

3D-printed object authentication using micro and macro surface textures and geometric features (2024)
Thesis

As the speed, quality, and affordability of additive manufacturing (AM) processes improve, more organisations and consumers are adopting the technology. Customising products, localising production, and lowering logistics are just a few of the primary... Read More about 3D-printed object authentication using micro and macro surface textures and geometric features.

An evaluation of blood transfusion service in Saudi Arabia (2024)
Thesis

Background: Blood transfusion is needed to support the care given to many medical and surgical patients, and can reduce morbidity and mortality. The blood transfusion service (BTS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is hospital-based. This study ai... Read More about An evaluation of blood transfusion service in Saudi Arabia.

Developing preceptorship programmes by exploring the needs of newly qualified sonographers through the lens of experienced ultrasound preceptors (2024)
Journal Article

Introduction:
This study aimed to explore the needs of newly qualified sonographers with respect to the requirements of preceptorship. This paper describes the first stage of research, with data obtained from a cohort of experienced preceptors. A se... Read More about Developing preceptorship programmes by exploring the needs of newly qualified sonographers through the lens of experienced ultrasound preceptors.

Personalisation and recommendation for mental health apps: A scoping review (2024)
Journal Article

Personalisation, which tailors to individual preferences, is considered a possible route for improving engagement with digital mental health (DMH) products. Despite claims about the presence and importance of personalised features, evidence about the... Read More about Personalisation and recommendation for mental health apps: A scoping review.

Exploring opportunities for public sector organisations to connect wellbeing to resource loops in a regional circular economy (2024)
Journal Article

This paper contributes towards our understanding of the role of public sector organisations in delivering circular economy (CE) goals, suggesting that such organisations seek to deliver social value when implementing CE activities. Through empirical... Read More about Exploring opportunities for public sector organisations to connect wellbeing to resource loops in a regional circular economy.

The story of REDD+ in Nigeria: A critical view of the participation of forest-dependent communities (2024)
Journal Article

The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve forest degradation in developing countries. This paper analyses the extent of the involvement of forest-dependent communiti... Read More about The story of REDD+ in Nigeria: A critical view of the participation of forest-dependent communities.

The Weberian ideal type in political economy: Obsolete match or fruitful encounter? (2024)
Journal Article

This article highlights the analytical contribution of the Weberian ideal type to the field of political economy. Major strands of political economy have continued to integrate ideal type thinking to understand better the dynamics of national, region... Read More about The Weberian ideal type in political economy: Obsolete match or fruitful encounter?.

Teaching alternative proteins – A cross-disciplinary approach (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper examines the role of education in addressing global challenges related to sustainable development through the lens of the agrifood system. We report on the development and testing of a flexible educational approach aimed at engaging primar... Read More about Teaching alternative proteins – A cross-disciplinary approach.

Making a difference: Opportunities and challenges for critical leadership studies (2024)
Book Chapter

Critical Leadership Studies (CLS) is founded on the premise that the leader-centrism that characterises traditional approaches to leadership theory, practice and development constrains the ability to work in more inclusive, collaborative and sustaina... Read More about Making a difference: Opportunities and challenges for critical leadership studies.

Leadership-As-Practice: Appreciation, critique and future directions (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter addresses Leadership-As-Practice (L-A-P) : a perspective on leadership which, rather than focusing on individual leaders and followers, draws attention to the importance of collective practices and sociomateriality in leadership processe... Read More about Leadership-As-Practice: Appreciation, critique and future directions.

The role and function of the Forensic Science Regulator in the UK (2024)
Book Chapter

A Forensic Science Regulator's (FSR) role was established in England and Wales at a time when the UK forensic science sector was undergoing significant structural changes that would introduce commercialization—a system of direct charging for forensic... Read More about The role and function of the Forensic Science Regulator in the UK.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding and confidence to manage chronic pain after cancer treatment: A UK survey (2024)
Journal Article

Introduction: Healthcare professionals are vital in preparing people living with and beyond cancer about the risks of chronic pain after cancer treatment. To do so, healthcare professionals need to be knowledgeable and confident about chronic pain af... Read More about Healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding and confidence to manage chronic pain after cancer treatment: A UK survey.