All Outputs (1027)

Visible light: Shaping chemical intelligence in proteinoid–ZnO interfaces (2024)
Journal Article

We study the emergence of chemical intelligence in proteinoid–ZnO nanocomposites through their interaction with visible light. When these novel materials are exposed to light, they display electrical spiking behaviour that is similar to the action po... Read More about Visible light: Shaping chemical intelligence in proteinoid–ZnO interfaces.

Addressing fraudulent responses in quantitative and qualitative internet research: Case studies from body image and appearance research (2024)
Journal Article

The rise of online research methods has expanded the scope of research globally and has made research more inclusive. However, it has also led to a surge in fraudulent research participation, with individuals and bots infiltrating studies for persona... Read More about Addressing fraudulent responses in quantitative and qualitative internet research: Case studies from body image and appearance research.

Reading his way to royalism? Sir Thomas Myddelton, side-changing and loyalty in England and Wales, 1639-1666 (2024)
Journal Article

Civil War allegiance has long been a preoccupation of early modern British historians. They have weighed geographical, religious, political, and pragmatic reasons for British people to choose sides in 1642. Just as important is a change of allegiance... Read More about Reading his way to royalism? Sir Thomas Myddelton, side-changing and loyalty in England and Wales, 1639-1666.

Closed-loop recycling of wearable electronic textiles (2024)
Journal Article

Wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) are transforming personalized healthcare through innovative applications. However, integrating electronics into textiles for e-textile manufacturing exacerbates the rapidly growing issues of electronic waste... Read More about Closed-loop recycling of wearable electronic textiles.

A multi‐centre prospective cohort study investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self‐compassion in appearance concerns after burn injuries (2024)
Journal Article

Objectives: Appearance concerns following burn injuries are common. Psychological factors are important in maintaining such concerns. However, there is a lack of longitudinal or prospective research investigating their development. This study investi... Read More about A multi‐centre prospective cohort study investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self‐compassion in appearance concerns after burn injuries.

An example of the views of educators on incorporating the sustainable development goals into engineering and environmental school engagement activities using Minecraft (2024)
Journal Article

The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 as a call to “end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity”. The UK-based Science Hunters programme uses Minecraft to engage childr... Read More about An example of the views of educators on incorporating the sustainable development goals into engineering and environmental school engagement activities using Minecraft.

Mitigating child exposure to traffic-related air pollution on the school commute: Views of parents and teachers in England (2024)
Journal Article

Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse health effects of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) due to their developing physiologies. A survey was distributed to schools in England for completion by parents and teachers. The survey examine... Read More about Mitigating child exposure to traffic-related air pollution on the school commute: Views of parents and teachers in England.

Nigeria at sixty-four: Protest, (bad) governance and change (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper examines the socio-political landscape of Nigeria as it marks sixty-four years of independence. It delves into the persistent issues of governance that have plagued the nation, highlighting the patterns of corruption, inefficiency, and lac... Read More about Nigeria at sixty-four: Protest, (bad) governance and change.

URHAND: Hand prosthesis for identifying objects for activities of daily living (2024)
Journal Article

This work introduces URHAND, an innovative prosthetic hand designed to succeed in the identification of objects used in daily life activities, addressing a critical gap in the field of hand prosthetics and artificial intelligence. By leveraging advan... Read More about URHAND: Hand prosthesis for identifying objects for activities of daily living.

Psychological interventions for emotional well-being in adults with advanced progressive life-limiting illness (2024)
Journal Article

Objectives

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:

To determine the benefits and harms of psychological interventions compared to treatment as usual, waiting list, active control, or another psych... Read More about Psychological interventions for emotional well-being in adults with advanced progressive life-limiting illness.

The research politics of (re)naming participants: A sociology of names perspective (2024)
Journal Article

In this article we argue that theoretical and empirical insights from the sociology of people's names can enrich qualitative researchers’ decision-making about, and descriptions of, their practices of (re)naming participants as well as inform methodo... Read More about The research politics of (re)naming participants: A sociology of names perspective.

Early appearance concerns after burns: Investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self-compassion (2024)
Journal Article

Few qualitative studies have explored appearance concerns soon after burn injuries. This study aimed to understand the early experiences of appearance concerns after burns, through the lens of psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Template a... Read More about Early appearance concerns after burns: Investigating the roles of psychological flexibility and self-compassion.

Noise-robust modal parameter identification and damage assessment for aero-structures (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose
Ground vibration testing is critical for aircraft design and certification. Fast relaxed vector fitting (FRVF) and Loewner framework (LF), recently extended to modal parameter extraction in mechanical systems to address the computational cha... Read More about Noise-robust modal parameter identification and damage assessment for aero-structures.

A symbolic defeat? Exploring symbolism and failure in the social reuse of confiscated mafia real estate in Italy (2024)
Journal Article

Italy’s pioneering anti-mafia legislation allows confiscated assets to be handed over to civil society groups. The ‘symbolic’ benefits of this approach are much lauded, but ill-defined. In the context of increasing global interest in the social reuse... Read More about A symbolic defeat? Exploring symbolism and failure in the social reuse of confiscated mafia real estate in Italy.

Recontextualizing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework to higher education online marking (2024)
Journal Article

The Higher Education (HE) sector has faced an exceptional period of complex and fast-moving change, meaning staff have had to quickly adjust their teaching delivery, reconsider how learning outcomes are assessed, and adopt new technologies. Despite s... Read More about Recontextualizing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework to higher education online marking.

A qualitative study exploring women’s experiences of their mental health during perimenopause and menopause (2024)
Thesis

The study of women’s mental health during perimenopause and menopause is pivotal in understanding the needs of women and for supporting their overall wellbeing and quality of life during this life phase. However, despite its importance, this area rem... Read More about A qualitative study exploring women’s experiences of their mental health during perimenopause and menopause.

Business incubation tenants' service needs: Implications for early firm growth (2024)
Thesis

This thesis explores the role of business incubators in supporting entrepreneurs and small business founders. While some research suggests that incubators can be effective in fostering firm survival, employment growth, and sales growth, recent work q... Read More about Business incubation tenants' service needs: Implications for early firm growth.

The role of class in outcomes for young people with Dr. Craig Johnston (2024)
Digital Artefact

In this episode of the Empire Fighting Chance podcast, host Neil interviews Dr. Craig Johnston, a senior lecturer at the University of the West of England and co-founder of the Alliance of Working Class Academics. Dr. Johnsxton discusses the impact o... Read More about The role of class in outcomes for young people with Dr. Craig Johnston.

Contracture prevention: Knowledge, understanding, and skills of community occupational therapists and physiotherapists: A survey (2024)
Journal Article

Leveraging deep reinforcement learning and healthcare devices for active travelling in smart cities (2024)
Journal Article

Smart cities are increasingly challenged by population growth and the environmental emissions of urban transportation systems, necessitating sustainable urban planning to improve public health, environmental quality, and overall urban livability. A n... Read More about Leveraging deep reinforcement learning and healthcare devices for active travelling in smart cities.