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Modeling of Space Crop-Based Dishes for Optimal Nutrient Delivery to Astronauts and Beyond on Earth (2023)
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Liang, S., Rivera-Osorio, K., Burgess, A. J., Kumssa, D. B., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Fisk, I., …Hessel, V. (2024). Modeling of Space Crop-Based Dishes for Optimal Nutrient Delivery to Astronauts and Beyond on Earth. ACS Food Science & Technology, 4(1), 104–117. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00396

Future long-term human exploration of space will need a supply of resources for astronauts, including fresh food from space farms. This means it is necessary to identify combinations of crops that can be successfully grown together and which provide... Read More about Modeling of Space Crop-Based Dishes for Optimal Nutrient Delivery to Astronauts and Beyond on Earth.

Microaggression or micromessage? How choice of term influences working adults' emotional reactions to a training module about subtle slights (2023)
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Smith, I. A., & Griffiths, A. (2023). Microaggression or micromessage? How choice of term influences working adults' emotional reactions to a training module about subtle slights. International Journal of Training and Development, https://doi.org/10.1111/ijtd.12316

The need for workplace training about diversity, equity and inclusion is widely acknowledged. To date, however, there is conflicting evidence as to its effectiveness. Various aspects of design and content may be influential. This study explored the r... Read More about Microaggression or micromessage? How choice of term influences working adults' emotional reactions to a training module about subtle slights.

Management of acute cervical spinal cord injury in the non‐specialist intensive care unit: a narrative review of current evidence (2023)
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Wiles, M. D., Benson, I., Edwards, L., Miller, R., Tait, F., & Wynn-Hebden, A. (2024). Management of acute cervical spinal cord injury in the non‐specialist intensive care unit: a narrative review of current evidence. Anaesthesia, 79(2), 193-202. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16198

Each year approximately one million people suffer spinal cord injury, which has significant physical, psychosocial and economic impacts on patients and their families. Spinal cord rehabilitation centres are a well-established part of the care pathway... Read More about Management of acute cervical spinal cord injury in the non‐specialist intensive care unit: a narrative review of current evidence.

A benchmark dataset for multi-objective flexible job shop cell scheduling (2023)
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Deliktaş, D., Özcan, E., Ustun, O., & Torkul, O. (2024). A benchmark dataset for multi-objective flexible job shop cell scheduling. Data in Brief, 52, Article 109946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109946

This data article presents a description of a benchmark dataset for the multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problem in a cellular manufacturing environment. This problem considers intercellular moves, exceptional parts, sequence-dependent fa... Read More about A benchmark dataset for multi-objective flexible job shop cell scheduling.

Ambient grain orientation imaging on complex surfaces (2023)
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Speidel, A., Bisterov, I., Ahmed, S., & Clare, A. T. (2024). Ambient grain orientation imaging on complex surfaces. Acta Materialia, 265, Article 119604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2023.119604

Crystal orientation imaging is generally confined to the laboratory, typically following destructive sectioning, with most current techniques reliant on electron-material interactions that require a vacuum. This information is gathered in a manner th... Read More about Ambient grain orientation imaging on complex surfaces.

An Islamic-oriented educational leadership model: towards a new theory of school leadership in Muslim societies (2023)
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Alazmi, A. A., & Bush, T. (in press). An Islamic-oriented educational leadership model: towards a new theory of school leadership in Muslim societies. Journal of Educational Administration and History, https://doi.org/10.1080/00220620.2023.2292573

In recent years, research into educational leadership has prompted growing appreciation for the critical role which both cultural and societal tenets can have in shaping school leadership approaches. With that in mind, this study examines a school le... Read More about An Islamic-oriented educational leadership model: towards a new theory of school leadership in Muslim societies.

Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain (2023)
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Georgopoulos, V., McWilliams, D. F., Hendrick, P., & Walsh, D. A. (2023). Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain. Patient Education and Counseling, 121, Article 108109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108109

Objective: This observational study investigated whether central aspects of pain are associated with self-management domains in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) undertaking a pain management program. Methods: Individuals with CLBP provid... Read More about Influence of central aspects of pain on self-management in people with chronic low back pain.

Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating (2023)
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Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chen, Z., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating. Journal of Energy Storage, 78, Article 110043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110043

Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) provides a promising solution to addressing the mismatch between solar thermal production and heating demands in buildings. However, existing air-based open TCES systems face practical challenges in integrating wi... Read More about Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating.

Multi-day Neuron Tracking in High Density Electrophysiology Recordings using EMD (2023)
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Yuan, A., Colonell, J., Lebedeva, A., Okun, M., Charles, A., & Harris, T. (2023). Multi-day Neuron Tracking in High Density Electrophysiology Recordings using EMD. eLife, 12, Article 92495. https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.92495

Accurate tracking of the same neurons across multiple days is crucial for studying changes in neuronal activity during learning and adaptation. Advances in high density extracellular electrophysiology recording probes, such as Neuropixels, provide a... Read More about Multi-day Neuron Tracking in High Density Electrophysiology Recordings using EMD.

Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment on COVID-19 vaccine response in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial (2023)
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Abhishek, A., Peckham, N., Pade, C., Gibbons, J. M., Cureton, L., Francis, A., …Cook, J. A. (2023). Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment on COVID-19 vaccine response in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial. The Lancet Rheumatology, 6(2), e92-e104. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2665-9913%2823%2900298-9

Background: Methotrexate is the first-line treatment for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and reduces vaccine-induced immunity. We evaluated if a 2-week interruption of methotrexate treatment immediately after COVID-19 booster vaccination improv... Read More about Effect of a 2-week interruption in methotrexate treatment on COVID-19 vaccine response in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (VROOM study): a randomised, open label, superiority trial.

Real world evidence for public health decision-making on vaccination policies: perspectives from an expert roundtable (2023)
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de Waure, C., Gärtner, B. C., Lopalco, P. L., Puig-Barbera, J., & Nguyen-Van-Tam, J. S. (2024). Real world evidence for public health decision-making on vaccination policies: perspectives from an expert roundtable. Expert Review of Vaccines, 23(1), 27-38. https://doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2023.2290194

INTRODUCTION: Influenza causes significant morbidity and mortality, but influenza vaccine uptake remains below most countries' targets. Vaccine policy recommendations vary, as do procedures for reviewing and appraising the evidence. AREAS COVERED: Du... Read More about Real world evidence for public health decision-making on vaccination policies: perspectives from an expert roundtable.

Methods for fungiform papillae assessment: A collaborative study among European research units (2023)
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Piochi, M., Spinelli, S., Melis, M., Laureati, M., Feeney, E., Methven, L., …Dinnella, C. (2024). Methods for fungiform papillae assessment: A collaborative study among European research units. Food Quality and Preference, 113, Article 105076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2023.105076

Fungiform papillae (FP) are the anatomical structures dedicated to gustatory and somatosensory signal triggering. Whether the density of FP (FPD = FP/cm2) is associated with oral responsiveness is controversial, and the disparity in previous findings... Read More about Methods for fungiform papillae assessment: A collaborative study among European research units.

Dynamic updating of clinical survival prediction models in a changing environment (2023)
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Tanner, K. T., Keogh, R. H., Coupland, C. A. C., Hippisley-Cox, J., & Diaz-Ordaz, K. (2023). Dynamic updating of clinical survival prediction models in a changing environment. Diagnostic and Prognostic Research, 7, Article 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-023-00163-z

Background Over time, the performance of clinical prediction models may deteriorate due to changes in clinical management, data quality, disease risk and/or patient mix. Such prediction models must be updated in order to remain useful. In this study... Read More about Dynamic updating of clinical survival prediction models in a changing environment.

Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective (2023)
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Yang, J., Meng, F., Zhang, L., McKechnie, J., Chang, Y., Ma, B., …Cullen, J. M. (2023). Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective. Communications Earth & Environment, 4(1), Article 466. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-023-01104-w

Wind power supply chains are evolving as markets expand to reach climate goals. With the largest installed wind power capacity globally, China must deal with increasing composite turbine waste and anticipate its associated costs. Here we predict the... Read More about Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective.

Model-based evaluation of admission screening strategies for the detection and control of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in the English hospital setting (2023)
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Pople, D., Kypraios, T., Donker, T., Stoesser, N., Seale, A. C., George, R., …Robotham, J. (2023). Model-based evaluation of admission screening strategies for the detection and control of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in the English hospital setting. BMC Medicine, 21(1), Article 492. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03007-1

Background Globally, detections of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) colonisations and infections are increasing. The spread of these highly resistant bacteria poses a serious threat to public health. However, understanding of CPE trans... Read More about Model-based evaluation of admission screening strategies for the detection and control of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in the English hospital setting.

Association between quadriceps tendon elasticity and neuromuscular control in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. (2023)
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Dickson, D. M., Smith, S. L., & Hendry, G. J. (2024). Association between quadriceps tendon elasticity and neuromuscular control in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Biomechanics, 111, Article 106159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.106159

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a complex condition with established risk factors such as female sex, increasing age and body mass index, reduced quadriceps muscle strength and knee injury. Despite known associated risks, the role and behaviour of... Read More about Association between quadriceps tendon elasticity and neuromuscular control in individuals with knee osteoarthritis..

Is the Party Really Over? Parties, Partisanship and the Politics of Crime (2023)
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Guiney, T. (2023). Is the Party Really Over? Parties, Partisanship and the Politics of Crime. British Journal of Criminology, Article azad075. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azad075

Political parties occupy a contradictory position in the criminological literature: at once active participants in the political contestation of crime but virtually absent from contemporary debates concerning the relationship between crime and democr... Read More about Is the Party Really Over? Parties, Partisanship and the Politics of Crime.

Two-week break in methotrexate treatment and COVID-19 vaccine response: a prospective, open label, two-arm parallel-group, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial (2023)
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Abhishek, A., Peckham, N., Pade, C., Gibbons, J. M., Cureton, L., Francis, A., …Study investigators, V. (2024). Two-week break in methotrexate treatment and COVID-19 vaccine response: a prospective, open label, two-arm parallel-group, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Rheumatology, 6(2), E92-E104. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913%2823%2900298-9

Background Methotrexate is the first-line treatment for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and reduces vaccine-induced immunity. We evaluated if a 2-week interruption of methotrexate treatment immediately after COVID-19 booster vaccination improv... Read More about Two-week break in methotrexate treatment and COVID-19 vaccine response: a prospective, open label, two-arm parallel-group, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial.

mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology (2023)
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Alkaraki, S., Qu, Z., & Kelly, J. R. (2024). mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters, 34(2), 155-158. https://doi.org/10.1109/LMWT.2023.3339200

This letter presents the proof of concept of first liquid metal (LM)-based millimeter-wave (mm-wave) phase shifter that have very low insertion loss (IL) performance. The proposed phase shifter has a phase shift up to 360° with a phase resolution of... Read More about mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology.

Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021) (2023)
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Chalitsios, C. V., Akyea, R. K., Abdul-Hamid, H., Leonardi-Bee, J., Kanchau, J. D., Kamal, A., …Qureshi, N. (2023). Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021). International Journal of General Medicine, 2023(16), 5885—5888. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S423091

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Hypercholesterolaemia, especially higher low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), has been recognised as one of the major key risk factors for CVD. Lipid lowering treatments, s... Read More about Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021).