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Driving sustainable energy transitions with a multi-source RAG-LLM system (2024)
Journal Article

By 2035, the UK aims to upgrade all homes to achieve a net-zero economy by 2050, thereby reducing energy consumption, household costs, and improving living conditions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in this transition.... Read More about Driving sustainable energy transitions with a multi-source RAG-LLM system.

Surgical decision-making regarding hearing and ear reconstruction in craniofacial microsomia: Exploring caregiver narratives (2025)
Journal Article

Treatment decision-making is an integral but complex part of healthcare, particularly in the context of craniofacial surgeries. The aim of the current study was to explore caregiver narratives to inform future surgical care delivery and best practice... Read More about Surgical decision-making regarding hearing and ear reconstruction in craniofacial microsomia: Exploring caregiver narratives.

Connecting environment and community: Teaching and learning for a sustainable future (2025)
Book Chapter

Introduction (2025)
Book Chapter

The book you are about to read focuses on examining women’s organizational vulnerability both conceptually and empirically, contributing to theory, methods, and cross-disciplinary knowledge. Understanding “vulnerability” is conceptually rich and comp... Read More about Introduction.

Scrutinizing the archetypical relation between vulnerability, organizing and women (2025)
Book Chapter

Vulnerability has become a focal point of ethical, philosophical, social, and environmental debates, with its usage extending across various fields of inquiry to describe both human and non-humans. Often, "vulnerable" is used to refer to others —whet... Read More about Scrutinizing the archetypical relation between vulnerability, organizing and women.

Women, Organizations and Vulnerability: Global Archetypes (2025)
Book

Why are women, despite being resilient, adaptable, and persistent, often constructed and perceived as weak and vulnerable? Women’s vulnerability is not a neutral concept but is organizationally defined and understood. Organizations are discursive spa... Read More about Women, Organizations and Vulnerability: Global Archetypes.

Evaluation of four gridded climate products in streamflow and drought simulations in the Kelantan River Basin, Malaysia (2025)
Journal Article

The availability of meteorological stations is generally limited and sparsely dispersed in many regions. Gridded climate products (GCPs) are commonly utilized in hydro-climatic modelling due to their wide spatial and temporal coverage. This study aim... Read More about Evaluation of four gridded climate products in streamflow and drought simulations in the Kelantan River Basin, Malaysia.

Signaling and perceiving on equity crowdfunding decisions — a machine learning approach (2025)
Journal Article

This study explores how signaling and perceiving jointly influence crowd investors’ decision-making. We utilize five machine learning models to assess the predictive power of various information types on crowdfunding success. Our findings indicate th... Read More about Signaling and perceiving on equity crowdfunding decisions — a machine learning approach.

A virtual gallery of international illustration research (2024)
Exhibition / Performance

https://www.illustrationacademics.com/2024

Into the 21st century, a criticality in the framing of illustration as a unique discipline with its own research methods and approaches is required for the field to transcend professional practice. Whethe... Read More about A virtual gallery of international illustration research.

Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy - Radical Relationality (2024)
Book

Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy promotes a critical understanding of the ideas, traditions, values, and principles that inform and shape – for better or for worse – what therapists do.

The book challenges the unhelpful misconception tha... Read More about Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy - Radical Relationality.

Metal oxide nanocatalysts for the electrochemical detection of propofol (2025)
Journal Article

Propofol is one of the most widely used intravenous drugs for anaesthesia and sedation and is one of the most commonly used drugs in intensive care units for the sedation of mechanically ventilated patients. The correct dosage of propofol is of high... Read More about Metal oxide nanocatalysts for the electrochemical detection of propofol.

Serotonergic mechanisms in proteinoid-based protocells (2025)
Journal Article

This study examines the effects of incorporating serotonin (5-HT) into proteinoid microspheres. It looks at the microspheres' structure and electrochemical properties. Proteinoid-serotonin assemblies have better symmetry and membrane organization tha... Read More about Serotonergic mechanisms in proteinoid-based protocells.

Live projects impact review & project office pilot study for the school of architecture & environment (2025)
Report

This project collected and reviewed the Architecture & Built Environment Department’s legacy of community engagement in architectural and urban live project work from 2012 to 2024 – as recorded and disseminated in the School’s Hand-On Bristol initiat... Read More about Live projects impact review & project office pilot study for the school of architecture & environment.

Chatbots in customer service within banking and finance: Do chatbots herald the start of an AI revolution in the corporate world? (2025)
Journal Article

The main aim of this paper is to identify whether chatbots are useful for customer service, how they are impacting customer service in banking, and how professionals feel about the future impact of chatbots. Employing a largely qualitative approach,... Read More about Chatbots in customer service within banking and finance: Do chatbots herald the start of an AI revolution in the corporate world?.

Spaces of uncertainty, vulnerability, and disquiet: Reflecting on the classroom experiences of LGBTQ+ STEM academics (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Even in institutions that consider workplace diversity a positive contributor to institutional success, LGBTQ+ employees often characterise their workplaces as spaces of disquiet and personal compromise. Such experiences persist despite awareness of... Read More about Spaces of uncertainty, vulnerability, and disquiet: Reflecting on the classroom experiences of LGBTQ+ STEM academics.

Barriers to the adoption of lean construction in the UK construction industry (2025)
Preprint / Working Paper

Purpose: The UK construction industry has long struggled with improving quality and efficiency, despite numerous reform efforts over the years. Persistent performance issues, compounded by recent crises, highlight the need for transformative solution... Read More about Barriers to the adoption of lean construction in the UK construction industry.

Looking for the light in a dark age (2025)
Newspaper / Magazine

Professor Glenn Lyons shares his pessimism at the emergence of a new ‘Dark Age’ in which steps towards more sustainable and thoughtful transport policies are being frustrated. He tries to find a way of approaching this situation positively.

Towards a computational approach for integrating photovoltaics and street art (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Building facades play an essential social role in cities by serving as media for communication and providing a canvas for cultural expression and debate. This is particularly evident in street art which uses architectural surfaces to display large im... Read More about Towards a computational approach for integrating photovoltaics and street art.

The ‘cruel optimism’ of professional development (2025)
Journal Article

The starting point for this critical exploration of the inner logic of professional learning and development is an orientalist reading of The Great Wave, the iconic woodblock print by the Japanese artist Katushika Hokusai. How might ‘seeing double by... Read More about The ‘cruel optimism’ of professional development.

Total least squares algorithm for errors-in-variables systems: Iterative algorithm or two-step algorithm (2025)
Journal Article

The total least squares (TLS) algorithm is a superior identification tool for low-order errors-in-variables (EIV) systems, where the estimate can be obtained by solving an eigenvector of the minimum eigenvalue of an augmented matrix. However, the TLS... Read More about Total least squares algorithm for errors-in-variables systems: Iterative algorithm or two-step algorithm.

A review of health monitoring and model updating of vibration dissipation systems in structures (2025)
Journal Article

Given that numerous countries are located near active fault zones, this review paper assesses the seismic structural functionality of buildings subjected to dynamic loads. Earthquake-prone countries have implemented structural health monitoring (SHM)... Read More about A review of health monitoring and model updating of vibration dissipation systems in structures.

A long and winding road: Finding justice for people with complex disabilities ‘stuck’ in Social Care - Leading Discussion Panel (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Drawing on personal narrative and an ecological lens (Bronfenbrenner, 1994), the platform will highlight the types of challenges which thwart the pursuit of liberty, independence and social justice for people with complex disabilities ‘trapped’ in in... Read More about A long and winding road: Finding justice for people with complex disabilities ‘stuck’ in Social Care - Leading Discussion Panel.

Student-led review projects in vulnerable people support settings: Opportunities and challenges (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Facilitating positive change in the lives of homeless people with complex vulnerabilities (e.g., those affected by mental distress, substance misuse and trauma) relies largely on skilled multidisciplinary practitioners working effectively and flexibl... Read More about Student-led review projects in vulnerable people support settings: Opportunities and challenges.

A long and winding road: Finding justice for people with complex disabilities ‘stuck’ in Social Care. Invited Discussion Panel Lead (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

"One team member doesn't make a Pride parade": An international study of people's experiences of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer in motorsport (2025)
Journal Article

In this paper we report our qualitative survey research that explored lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) people’s experiences of motorsport. Fifty-nine participants were recruited with support from Motorsport UK and Racing Pride, who p... Read More about "One team member doesn't make a Pride parade": An international study of people's experiences of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer in motorsport.

What is drawing research? (2023)
Exhibition / Performance

This exhibition, curated by the UWE BCU Drawing Research Group, serves as an introduction and testament to the evolving significance of drawing as a cross-disciplinary tool for research, communication and ideation.
We aim to challenge established p... Read More about What is drawing research?.

What is drawing research? (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A poster presentation at Leeds School of Arts conference, Drawing Articulations.
Our poster outlined our current research project, The Handbook of Drawing Research.

APERIODIC (2024)
Exhibition / Performance

APERIODIC was a festival of art, science, music and performance which took place in Bristol. The theme was the mathematics and science of ‘aperiodic order’: the absence of regular or repetitive patterns.
Or, more simply, ‘things that almost repeat,... Read More about APERIODIC.

The pathway to full professor: Associate professor women’s institutional concerns (2024)
Journal Article

The route to tenure is often clear and well-defined, while the path to full professor is notoriously described as ambiguous and elusive, which raises questions and uncertainty on how to be promoted. In order to explore institutional concerns expresse... Read More about The pathway to full professor: Associate professor women’s institutional concerns.

Morphological and electrical properties of proteinoid−actin networks (2025)
Journal Article

Proteinoids, or thermal proteins, are produced by heating amino acids. Proteinoids form hollow microspheres in water. The microspheres produce oscillation of electrical potential. Actin is a filament-forming protein responsible for communication, inf... Read More about Morphological and electrical properties of proteinoid−actin networks.

Micro silica bead scintillators for the relative dosimetry of a stereotactic radiosurgery unit (2025)
Journal Article

This work describes the procedure of using Micro Silica Beads (MSBs) to verify the output factors and profiles of a stereotactic radiosurgery unit. MSBs have shown acceptable dosimetric accuracy for measurement of Detector Output Ratios (DORs) and sh... Read More about Micro silica bead scintillators for the relative dosimetry of a stereotactic radiosurgery unit.

Designing HUGs: Therapeutic comforters to reduce anxiety and bring joy (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Anxiety, agitation, and distress are frequently experienced by people living with the advanced stages of dementia. Finding ways to alleviate anxiety and provide soothing care was one of the imperatives of LAUGH research at Cardiff Metropolitan Univer... Read More about Designing HUGs: Therapeutic comforters to reduce anxiety and bring joy.

Reforming Doctoral Education in Uzbekistan: Models, rules and norms of behaviour (2025)
Journal Article

Doctoral education (DE) plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of scholars and thought leaders and serves as a means for frontier knowledge creation and innovation within the economy. The centrality of DE to knowledge creation and skil... Read More about Reforming Doctoral Education in Uzbekistan: Models, rules and norms of behaviour.

Proton pump inhibitor omeprazole alters the spiking characteristics of proteinoids (2025)
Journal Article

This study reveals the significant effect of the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole on the spiking behavior of proteinoids, leading to a transformative shift in the field of unconventional computing. Through the application of different concentrations... Read More about Proton pump inhibitor omeprazole alters the spiking characteristics of proteinoids.

Integrated logistics and election performance: A systematic literature review (2025)
Journal Article

Elections are typically seen through the lens of political frameworks, overlooking the profound impact of logistics on election performance. Through a systematic literature review, this study explores the integral role of logistics in election perfor... Read More about Integrated logistics and election performance: A systematic literature review.

Mechanical anchorage system in retrofitting of RC slabs using CFRP rods and concrete jacket (2025)
Journal Article

Over the past few decades, the demand for retrofitting reinforced concrete members has risen dramatically. Retrofitting reinforced concrete slabs with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) rods and ultra-high-performance-fiber-reinforced-concrete (U... Read More about Mechanical anchorage system in retrofitting of RC slabs using CFRP rods and concrete jacket.

Point-of-care tests in the emergency medical services: A scoping review (2025)
Journal Article

Background
This scoping review aimed to summarize existing research on point-of-care tests (POCTs) within emergency medical services (EMS). There is a lack of comprehensive reviews covering the breadth and scope of application of POCTs in EMS despit... Read More about Point-of-care tests in the emergency medical services: A scoping review.

“I sometimes feel like I can’t win!”: An exploratory mixed-methods study of women’s body image and experiences of exercising in gym settings (2025)
Journal Article

Despite an increase in gym memberships, women are less active than men and little is known about the barriers women face when navigating gym spaces. This study explored women’s body image and experiences exercising in gyms. Two-hundred and seventy-ni... Read More about “I sometimes feel like I can’t win!”: An exploratory mixed-methods study of women’s body image and experiences of exercising in gym settings.

Preservice teachers learning to teach reading using one-to-one tutoring: Does learning 'stick' for tutees and tutors? (2025)
Journal Article

Teaching reading is a key element of initial teacher education programmes in England. This study contributes to the research about the most effective way to ensure preservice teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to teach reading. One-to-o... Read More about Preservice teachers learning to teach reading using one-to-one tutoring: Does learning 'stick' for tutees and tutors?.

Order entry practices and customer value creation of major oil marketers in Nigeria (2020)
Journal Article

The growing concern for customer value creation in the oil sector has informed the study of order processing and customer value creation among the major oil marketers operating in Rivers State. The study aimed at determining the relationship between... Read More about Order entry practices and customer value creation of major oil marketers in Nigeria.

Recycling and waste reduction in construction firms in Bayelsa State (2020)
Journal Article

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the influence of recycling on waste reduction within construction firms in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. One hundred and eight-five (185) copies of questionnaire were administered to respondents. Aft... Read More about Recycling and waste reduction in construction firms in Bayelsa State.

Reprocessing and net job creation within construction firms in Bayelsa State (2020)
Journal Article

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the influence of reprocessing on net job creation within construction firms in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. One hundred and eight-five (185) copies of questionnaire were administered to respondents.... Read More about Reprocessing and net job creation within construction firms in Bayelsa State.

Does nature finance pose macroeconomic risks? Analysis using a stock-flow consistent model with land (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

States, international organisations, financial institutions and businesses are increasingly seeking to mobilise large financial flows to fund ecosystem restoration. This paper asks what these new financial flows mean for the macroeconomy, and how mac... Read More about Does nature finance pose macroeconomic risks? Analysis using a stock-flow consistent model with land.

The defeat of the Second Reform Bill in October 1831 – An overview of public responses – Part 3 - Black flags and dumb peals: The spread of news of the defeat (2021)
Digital Artefact

The following series of three articles examine initial public responses to the news of the defeat of the Second Reform Bill in the House of Lords on 8th October 1831 across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The evidential basis of this article is... Read More about The defeat of the Second Reform Bill in October 1831 – An overview of public responses – Part 3 - Black flags and dumb peals: The spread of news of the defeat.

The gendered nature of vulnerability in higher education: The case of Türkiye (2025)
Book Chapter

Vulnerability and exclusion have been explored from a career lens, with concepts such as the glass ceiling (Cotter et al., 2001), glass chains (Arifeen and Gatrell, 2020), glass cliffs (Ryan and Haslam, 2007), sticky floors (Booth et al., 2003), and... Read More about The gendered nature of vulnerability in higher education: The case of Türkiye.

Improved soil-to-plant transfer factors for 99Tc and 79Se in natural and agricultural ecosystems (2025)
Journal Article

Geological Disposal Facilities (GDFs) are the preferred option for the disposal of high- and medium-level nuclear waste but environmental assessments for GDFs are complex. Models of transfer into the biosphere for radioisotopes that occur in nuclear... Read More about Improved soil-to-plant transfer factors for 99Tc and 79Se in natural and agricultural ecosystems.

Submission to the independent review of the criminal courts – Written evidence on neurodivergence, vulnerability and the criminal courts (2025)
Report

Recent years have seen increased attention to both neurodiversity as a general concept and social concern, and specifically to the way in which the CJS engages with individuals who are neurodivergent. Interest (and, to some extent, action) in this ar... Read More about Submission to the independent review of the criminal courts – Written evidence on neurodivergence, vulnerability and the criminal courts.

Decreasing ‘temperature spike to needle time’ for first dose empiric antibiotics to within 60 minutes within a haematology inpatient setting (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Title: Quality Improvement Project to decrease the ‘temperature spike to needle time’ for first dose empiric antibiotics to within 60 minutes within a haematology inpatient setting.

Background: Neutropenic sepsis following systemic anti-cancer the... Read More about Decreasing ‘temperature spike to needle time’ for first dose empiric antibiotics to within 60 minutes within a haematology inpatient setting.

Physical activity, fatigue severity, and health-related quality of life of community-dwelling stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study (2025)
Journal Article

Background: Physical inactivity among stroke survivors (SSV) may result from fatigue, physical disabilities, and psychosocial factors, all of which adversely affect health-related quality of life (HRQL). Studies on combined interactions among physica... Read More about Physical activity, fatigue severity, and health-related quality of life of community-dwelling stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study.

Mindfulness meditation for sleep disturbances among individuals with cognitive impairment: A scoping review (2025)
Journal Article

Background: This scoping review investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in alleviating sleep disturbances among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). With the rising prevalence of dementia and... Read More about Mindfulness meditation for sleep disturbances among individuals with cognitive impairment: A scoping review.