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Exploring the experiences of young British South-Asian Muslim women growing up in the UK (2024)
Thesis

Context
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) (2018) there are around 3 million Muslims living in the United Kingdom (Cheruvallil-Contractor et al, 2022). Islam is now the second largest religion in the UK. However, Muslims face scrut... Read More about Exploring the experiences of young British South-Asian Muslim women growing up in the UK.

“Being really confidently wrong”: Qualitative researchers’ experiences of methodologically incongruent peer review feedback (2024)
Journal Article

Although peer review is one of the central pillars of academic publishing, qualitative researchers’ experiences of this process has been largely overlooked. Existing research and commentary have focused on peer reviewers’ comments on qualitative manu... Read More about “Being really confidently wrong”: Qualitative researchers’ experiences of methodologically incongruent peer review feedback.

Exploring production of social and economic value in social enterprises through a business model framework (2024)
Journal Article

This study explores how social enterprises create social and economic value through business models that support ex-offenders. The work was motivated by a request for help from an entrepreneur wishing to establish a business that supports ex-offender... Read More about Exploring production of social and economic value in social enterprises through a business model framework.

Architectural inclusivity: Adaptive spaces for aural wellbeing of individuals with dissimilar sensorium (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

It is often found that architectural spaces are designed primarily through visual geometrical procedures, privileging a standardised kind of user experience. Vision has been given a prominent role in the spatial experience. However, as we might be in... Read More about Architectural inclusivity: Adaptive spaces for aural wellbeing of individuals with dissimilar sensorium.

Retail company voluntary arrangements – A dubious remedy? (2024)
Journal Article

Despite industry concerns about UK retailers’ use of Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA), there is continuing uncertainty about the nature of CVAs in the retail sector, what aspects lead to successful outcomes, and whether CVAs can be viewed as a su... Read More about Retail company voluntary arrangements – A dubious remedy?.

The effects of omeprazole on the neuron-like spiking of the electrical potential of proteinoid microspheres (2024)
Journal Article

This study examines a new approach to hybrid neuromorphic devices by studying the impact of omeprazole–proteinoid complexes on Izhikevich neuron models. We investigate the influence of these metabolic structures on five specific patterns of neuronal... Read More about The effects of omeprazole on the neuron-like spiking of the electrical potential of proteinoid microspheres.

“An emotional sensitivity now that I didn’t have before”. The therapist’s experience of new motherhood: An IPA study (2024)
Thesis

Aims: Women who are therapists potentially face a landscape of changes during their transition to motherhood. This study aims to explore therapists’ lived experience of returning to therapeutic practice after having their first baby, particularly in... Read More about “An emotional sensitivity now that I didn’t have before”. The therapist’s experience of new motherhood: An IPA study.

Providing state-supported financial incentives and benefits for vehicle insurance policies using telematics (2024)
Book Chapter

We recommend providing state-supported financial incentives and benefits for vehicle insurance policies using telematics. To achieve this policy recommendation, we propose the following: (1) Provision for financial incentives and benefits by the stat... Read More about Providing state-supported financial incentives and benefits for vehicle insurance policies using telematics.

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.

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.

Shots, sympathy, and societal support: How conflict intensity translates into cooperative behaviour towards the displaced (2024)
Journal Article

Severe shocks, such as natural disasters or major conflicts, can trigger substantial international support in the immediate aftermath. The continuation of support depends on the level of attention in the public discourse. Whereas general attention wi... Read More about Shots, sympathy, and societal support: How conflict intensity translates into cooperative behaviour towards the displaced.

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.

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 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.

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.