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Heat stress, a hidden cause of accidents in construction (2020)
Journal Article

Extreme heat stress has a deep impact on physiological reactions, which results in occupational injuries and deaths. In this paper, an attempt is made to understand the impact of heat stress on construction accidents in Oman. A literature review on h... Read More about Heat stress, a hidden cause of accidents in construction.

Anderson on Vulnerability (2020)
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Recently, feminists have begun to draw attention to the vulnerability of human beings. This theoretical perspective lies in contrast to an element of the philosophical tradition that values autonomy and freedom. I would like, in this paper, to engage... Read More about Anderson on Vulnerability.

Contrasting sensitivity of nestling and fledgling Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica body mass to local weather conditions (2020)
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Local weather can influence the growth and development of young birds either indirectly, by modifying prey availability, or directly, by affecting energetic trade-offs. Such effects can have lasting implications for life history traits, but the natur... Read More about Contrasting sensitivity of nestling and fledgling Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica body mass to local weather conditions.

Global ambitions and local identities: New speakers’ access to linguistic markets and resources (2020)
Journal Article

A growing body of literature has addressed the ‘complex layers and nuances of today’s multilingual, mobile and global society’ [Barakos & Selleck, 2019, Elite multilingualism: Discourses, practices, and debates. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultu... Read More about Global ambitions and local identities: New speakers’ access to linguistic markets and resources.

Experimental testing of variable stiffness bracing system for reinforced concrete structure under dynamic load (2020)
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This study reports the development of variable stiffness bracing (VSB) system as the lateral resisting element for RC-framed structures subjected to dynamic load. This device can enhance the lateral stability of structures against dynamic loading. Th... Read More about Experimental testing of variable stiffness bracing system for reinforced concrete structure under dynamic load.

Rituximab for maintenance of remission in ANCA-associated vasculitis: Expert consensus guidelines - Executive summary (2020)
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© 2019 The Author(s) 2019. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Society for Rheumatology. All rights reserved. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) encompasses three disease phenotypes: granul... Read More about Rituximab for maintenance of remission in ANCA-associated vasculitis: Expert consensus guidelines - Executive summary.

A systematic literature review on machine learning applications for sustainable agriculture supply chain performance (2020)
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Agriculture plays an important role in sustaining all human activities. Major challenges such as overpopulation, competition for resources poses a threat to the food security of the planet. In order to tackle the ever-increasing complex problems in a... Read More about A systematic literature review on machine learning applications for sustainable agriculture supply chain performance.

Gait biomechanics in joint hypermobility syndrome: A spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic analysis (2020)
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Introduction Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) symptoms of widespread joint hypermobility and pain, muscle weakness and reduced muscle‐tendon stiffness suggest that there may be an impact on gait parameters. Identification of gait abnormalities may... Read More about Gait biomechanics in joint hypermobility syndrome: A spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic analysis.

Construction practitioners’ perception of key drivers of reputation in mega-construction projects (2020)
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to commence the discourse on the non-inclusiveness of the dynamics of reputation within the construction industry by identifying and examining the key product and process drivers of reputation in mega-constructio... Read More about Construction practitioners’ perception of key drivers of reputation in mega-construction projects.

Anxiety and depression in adolescents with a visible difference: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2020)
Journal Article

Living with a visible difference can entail challenging social situations, associated with psychosocial symptoms. However, it is not clear whether adolescents with a visible difference experience more anxiety and depression than unaffected peers. We... Read More about Anxiety and depression in adolescents with a visible difference: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Internet-delivered attentional bias modification training (iABMT) for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article

Introduction Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a complex medical condition that can significantly impact quality of life. Patients with chronic pain demonstrate attentional biases towards pain-related information. The therapeutic benefits of modifying... Read More about Internet-delivered attentional bias modification training (iABMT) for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Scalability and stacking of self-stratifying microbial fuel cells treating urine (2020)
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The scalability of Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is key to the development of stacks. A recent study has shown that self-stratifying membraneless MFCs (S-MFCs) could be scaled down to 2 cm without performance deterioration. However, the scaling-up limi... Read More about Scalability and stacking of self-stratifying microbial fuel cells treating urine.

The encounter with the real: What can Complicite’s Theatre performance 'The Encounter' teach us about the future of VR narratives? (2020)
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The most recent emergence of relatively inexpensive VR technologies has received an enthusiastic attention from the entertainment industry, visual and multimedia artists, and academia. The world of computer gaming is thriving with the new VR platform... Read More about The encounter with the real: What can Complicite’s Theatre performance 'The Encounter' teach us about the future of VR narratives?.

Australian health professionals’ perspectives of psychosocial adjustment to visible differences: A qualitative analysis of pediatric populations (2020)
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Living with a visible difference (e.g., disfigurement) can compromise a child’s psychological wellbeing. Although some children can adjust well, others can develop a range of appearance-related issues such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, and body... Read More about Australian health professionals’ perspectives of psychosocial adjustment to visible differences: A qualitative analysis of pediatric populations.

Pseudomonas kirkiae sp. nov., a novel species isolated from oak in the United Kingdom, and phylogenetic considerations of the genera Pseudomonas, Azotobacter and Azomonas (2020)
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As the current episode of Acute Oak Decline (AOD) continues to affect native British oak in the United Kingdom, ongoing isola-tions from symptomatic and healthy oak have yielded a large Pseudomonas species population. These strains could be divided i... Read More about Pseudomonas kirkiae sp. nov., a novel species isolated from oak in the United Kingdom, and phylogenetic considerations of the genera Pseudomonas, Azotobacter and Azomonas.

A cluster randomized controlled trial of the SoMe social media literacy body image and wellbeing program for adolescent boys and girls: Study protocol (2020)
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Youth spend substantial time on social media, which can foster self-critical processes that increase risk of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and depressed mood. To date, there have been few investigations of interventions to decrease the neg... Read More about A cluster randomized controlled trial of the SoMe social media literacy body image and wellbeing program for adolescent boys and girls: Study protocol.

Microbial fuel cell stack performance enhancement through carbon veil anode modification with activated carbon powder (2020)
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The chemical energy contained in urine can be efficiently extracted into direct electricity by Microbial Fuel Cell stacks to reach usable power levels for practical implementation and a decentralised power source in remote locations. Herein, a novel... Read More about Microbial fuel cell stack performance enhancement through carbon veil anode modification with activated carbon powder.

The memory of militarism and the ‘value’ of resistance: An analysis of the Resistance Memorial of São Paulo (2020)
Journal Article

In the last 30 years, South American scholars and activists have produced a wealth of knowledge and representations practices concerning militarism and mass atrocities committed by the Armed Forces. Nonetheless, this body of work has been relatively... Read More about The memory of militarism and the ‘value’ of resistance: An analysis of the Resistance Memorial of São Paulo.

Symptom severity, self-efficacy and treatment-seeking for mental health among US Iraq/Afghanistan military veterans (2020)
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Military veterans have high rates of mental health problems, yet the majority do not seek treatment. Understanding treatment-seeking in this population is important. This study investigated if symptom severity and self-efficacy are associated with tr... Read More about Symptom severity, self-efficacy and treatment-seeking for mental health among US Iraq/Afghanistan military veterans.

Treat-to-target in PsA: methods and necessity (2020)
Journal Article

© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. With increasing recognition of the high burden and impact of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and the growing numbe... Read More about Treat-to-target in PsA: methods and necessity.