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Supporting patients considering reconstructive surgery (2017)
Book Chapter
Harcourt, D., & Clarke, A. (2017). Supporting patients considering reconstructive surgery. In D. Kissane, B. Bultz, P. Butow, C. Bylund, S. Noble, & S. Wilkinson (Eds.), Oxford Textbook in Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care (226-231). Oxford: Oxford University Press

Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Horswell, M., & West, H. (2017, February). Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events. Paper presented at National Student Satisfaction (NSS) Survey: Best Practice Conference, University of the West of England, Bristol

Ready and able graduates are much more than subject knowledgeable, or equipped with transferable skills. Conference assessment events, using live briefs from researchers and external stakeholders, and that include industry representatives and academi... Read More about Research, industry & the academy: Forging links & professionalizing graduates through conference assessment events.

Payments for Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Mangrove Forest Management in Bangladesh (2017)
Journal Article
Razzaque, J. (2017). Payments for Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Mangrove Forest Management in Bangladesh. Transnational Environmental Law, 6(2), 309-333. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2047102516000376

© 2017 Cambridge University Press. In the context of sustainable development, both developed and developing countries are implementing policies that encourage economic growth, environmental protection and social well-being in resource decisions. Acco... Read More about Payments for Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Mangrove Forest Management in Bangladesh.

The effectiveness of usage of online multiple choice questions on student performance in introductory accounting (2017)
Journal Article
Massoudi, D., Koh, S. K., Hancock, P. J., & Fung, L. (2017). The effectiveness of usage of online multiple choice questions on student performance in introductory accounting. Issues in Accounting Education, 32(4), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.2308/iace-51722

In this paper we investigate the effectiveness of an online learning resource for introductory financial accounting students using a suite of online multiple choice questions (MCQ) for summative and formative purposes. We found that the availability... Read More about The effectiveness of usage of online multiple choice questions on student performance in introductory accounting.

Chattering attenuation sliding mode approach for nonlinear systems (2017)
Journal Article
Nemati, H., Bando, M., & Hokamoto, S. (2017). Chattering attenuation sliding mode approach for nonlinear systems. Asian Journal of Control, 19(4), 1519-1531. https://doi.org/10.1002/asjc.1477

This study introduces a new robust nonlinear control scheme based on the theory of nonsingular terminal sliding mode control (NTSMC). Since conventional NTSMC utilizes a discontinuous switching function, a significant flaw called chattering can occur... Read More about Chattering attenuation sliding mode approach for nonlinear systems.

Programming of adiposity in childhood and adolescence: Associations with birth weight and cord blood adipokines (2017)
Journal Article
Nelson, S. M., Lawlor, D. A., Ring, S. M., Lindsay, R. S., Smith, A. D., Simpson, J., …Nelson, S. M. (2017). Programming of adiposity in childhood and adolescence: Associations with birth weight and cord blood adipokines. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 102(2), 499-506. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2016-2342

© 2017 by the Endocrine Society. Context: Exposure to maternal adiposity during pregnancy is associated with higher offspring birth weight and greater adiposity through childhood and adult life. As birth weight reflects the summation of lean and fat... Read More about Programming of adiposity in childhood and adolescence: Associations with birth weight and cord blood adipokines.

Elder abuse prevalence in community settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Yon, Y., Mikton, C. R., Gassoumis, Z. D., & Wilber, K. H. (2017). Elder abuse prevalence in community settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Global Health, 5(2), e147-e156. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X%2817%2930006-2

© 2017 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY license Background Elder abuse is recognised worldwide as a serious problem, yet quantitative syntheses of prevalence studies are rare. We aimed to quanti... Read More about Elder abuse prevalence in community settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Transition metal-nitrogen-carbon catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in neutral electrolyte (2017)
Journal Article
Serov, A., Rojas-Carbonell, S., Atanassov, P., & Santoro, C. (2017). Transition metal-nitrogen-carbon catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in neutral electrolyte. Electrochemistry Communications, 75, 38-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2016.12.011

© 2016 The Authors Platinum group metal-free (PGM-free) catalysts based on M-N-C types of materials with M as Mn, Fe, Co and Ni and aminoantipyrine (AAPyr) as N-C precursors were synthesized using sacrificial support method. Catalysts kinetics of oxy... Read More about Transition metal-nitrogen-carbon catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in neutral electrolyte.

Therapists’ and non-therapists’ constructions of heterosex: A story completion study (2017)
Thesis
A story completion study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/899220

This thesis explores the discourses underpinning therapists’ and non-therapists’ constructions of sexual experimentation and masturbation in heterosexual relationships. A constructionist thematic analysis of 200 story completions written by 58 therap... Read More about Therapists’ and non-therapists’ constructions of heterosex: A story completion study.

A gendered analysis of teaching employment in Pakistan (2017)
Thesis
Khan, M. A gendered analysis of teaching employment in Pakistan. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/899195

This thesis aims to identify the relationships, structures and actors shaping the gender composition of the teaching workforce in Pakistan, with attention to the societal (or macro) level and through the experiences and interpretations of women and o... Read More about A gendered analysis of teaching employment in Pakistan.

The future is already here; it’s just not very evenly distributed (2017)
Journal Article
Chatterton, T., & Newmarch, G. (2017). The future is already here; it’s just not very evenly distributed. InterActions, 24(2), 42-45

The future is always created on an uneven foundation. In order to understand how we can create futures that do not exclude, isolate or exploit we have to understand how the future is ‘written’ in the present. So, whilst there is some interest in lo... Read More about The future is already here; it’s just not very evenly distributed.

Participatory water governance in Nigeria: Towards the development of an effective legal framework for rural communities (2017)
Thesis
Aluta, E. Participatory water governance in Nigeria: Towards the development of an effective legal framework for rural communities. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/898985

Nigeria’s legal framework for supporting the supply of potable water has not proven to be effective. This is primarily due to the non-participation of a broad spectrum of stakeholders, particularly rural community members. A contextualised policy re-... Read More about Participatory water governance in Nigeria: Towards the development of an effective legal framework for rural communities.

Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2017, February). Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing. Presented at 4D Printing and Meta Materials Conference, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands

This presentation will show practical examples of research into the application of smart shape-changing materials and 3D printing technologies, undertaken at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Research takes place through creative co... Read More about Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing.

The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders (2017)
Book Chapter
Newbutt, N., Sung, C., Kuo, H. J., & Leahy, M. J. (2017). The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders. In A. Brooks, S. Brahnam, B. Kapralos, & J. Lakhmi (Eds.), Recent Advances in Technologies for Inclusive Well-Being (221-241). USA: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49879-9

This chapter provides a brief review of how virtual reality technologies (VRTs) have been used within research-contexts to support people on the autism spectrum. One area of innovation and research that has evolved since the mid-1990s to aid people w... Read More about The acceptance, challenges, and future applications of wearable technology and virtual reality to support people with autism spectrum disorders.