Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (38329)

Can policy succeed through inactivity? A case study of UK foreign policy after the Gulf War (2024)
Journal Article
Kettle, L. (in press). Can policy succeed through inactivity? A case study of UK foreign policy after the Gulf War. Foreign Policy Analysis,

Can policy succeed through inactivity? Why does some inactivity lead to policy success, whilst others lead to policy failure? Whilst traditional approaches to policy success and failure have focused upon the impact of active policy interventions, thi... Read More about Can policy succeed through inactivity? A case study of UK foreign policy after the Gulf War.

Class, gender and the work of working‐class women amid turbulent times (2024)
Journal Article
Warren, T., Torres, L., Lyonette, C., & Tarlo, R. (in press). Class, gender and the work of working‐class women amid turbulent times. British Journal of Sociology, https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.13147

The article focuses on the work of working‐class women (WCW) amid turbulent times. Its timespan is just prior to and during the Covid‐19 pandemic in the UK. The women's work, and the key skills involved, are fundamental to everyday lives, but both ha... Read More about Class, gender and the work of working‐class women amid turbulent times.

Carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia (2024)
Journal Article
Lansbury, L., McKeever, T. M., Lawrence, H., Pick, H., Baskaran, V., Edwards-Pritchard, R. C., Ashton, D., Rodrigo, C., Daniel, P., Litt, D., Eletu, S., Parmar, H., Sheppard, C. L., Ladhani, S., Trotter, C., & Lim, W. S. (2024). Carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia. Journal of Infection, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106277

Objectives

We aimed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for nasopharyngeal and oral pneumococcal carriage in adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and the relationship between carried and disease-causing serotypes.

Methods... Read More about Carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia.

Exploring the Facilitating Environment for Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing a Framework through Analysis of Means (ANOM) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, A., & Tang, Y. (2024). Exploring the Facilitating Environment for Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing a Framework through Analysis of Means (ANOM) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Mindfulness, Article MIFU-D-23-00377R3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02442-2

Objective
While mindfulness meditation is an established practice for improving well-being, the physical environment for this activity awaits further exploration. This research aimed to explore how the physical environment facilitates mindfulness me... Read More about Exploring the Facilitating Environment for Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing a Framework through Analysis of Means (ANOM) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).

Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario (2024)
Journal Article
Caballero, D., Toledo, S., Maqueda, E., Ayala, M., Gregor, R., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario. Technologies, 12(9), Article 170. https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies12090170

This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to regulate output voltages in a multi-modular matrix converter topology for isolated loads. The converter system harnesses power from a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (P... Read More about Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario.

Axillary management in older women with early operable invasive breast carcinoma: a narrative review (2024)
Journal Article
Li, C., Simcock, R., Cheung, K.-L., & Parks, R. M. (2024). Axillary management in older women with early operable invasive breast carcinoma: a narrative review. Annals of Breast Surgery, https://doi.org/10.21037/abs-24

Background and Objective: Breast cancer management in older women presents challenges due to competing comorbidities and life expectancy concerns. Traditional axillary surgeries as part of treatment of breast cancer are being reconsidered, particular... Read More about Axillary management in older women with early operable invasive breast carcinoma: a narrative review.

Discovery and Computational Modelling of Adsorbent Polymers that Effectively Immobilize SARS-CoV-2 with Potential Practical Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Xue, X., Duncan, J. D., Coleman, C. M., Contreas, L., Blackburn, C., Vivero-Lopez, M., Williams, P. M., Ball, J. K., Alexander, C., & Alexander, M. R. (2024). Discovery and Computational Modelling of Adsorbent Polymers that Effectively Immobilize SARS-CoV-2 with Potential Practical Applications. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(9), Article 102204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.102204

Viral translocation is considered a common way for respiratory viruses to spread and contaminate the surrounding environment. Thus, the discovery of non-eluting polymers that immobilize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) upo... Read More about Discovery and Computational Modelling of Adsorbent Polymers that Effectively Immobilize SARS-CoV-2 with Potential Practical Applications.

Rapid assessment of seismic performance of large monopile-supported offshore wind turbines under scour (2024)
Journal Article
Bozyigit, B., Bozyigit, I., & Prendergast, L. J. (2025). Rapid assessment of seismic performance of large monopile-supported offshore wind turbines under scour. European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, 109, Article 105451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2024.105451

This study focuses on investigating the seismic performance of a reference 15 MW offshore wind turbine (OWT) supported by a large-diameter monopile, under various scour conditions. Fully coupled nonlinear finite element models considering 3D soil con... Read More about Rapid assessment of seismic performance of large monopile-supported offshore wind turbines under scour.

Digital platform capability and innovation ambidexterity: The mediating role of strategic flexibility (2024)
Journal Article
Li, Y., Chen, Y., Wang, J., Zhou, Y., & Wang, C. (2025). Digital platform capability and innovation ambidexterity: The mediating role of strategic flexibility. Journal of Business Research, 186, Article 114971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2024.114971

Despite growing research recognizing the role of digital capability in enabling innovation strategy and outcomes, limited understanding exists regarding how firms can effectively adapt to shifts in the innovation paradigms caused by digitalization by... Read More about Digital platform capability and innovation ambidexterity: The mediating role of strategic flexibility.

Optimization of MMX relative quasi-satellite transfer trajectories using primer vector theory (2024)
Journal Article
Pushparaj, N., Baresi, N., & Kawakatsu, Y. (2024). Optimization of MMX relative quasi-satellite transfer trajectories using primer vector theory. Acta Astronautica, 225, 390-401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.09.031

Quasi-satellite orbits (QSO) are stable retrograde parking orbits around Phobos that are currently being considered for JAXA’s upcoming robotic sample return mission Maritan Moons Exploration (MMX). During the proximity operations o... Read More about Optimization of MMX relative quasi-satellite transfer trajectories using primer vector theory.

Effects of feeding earthworm or vermicompost on early life performance of broilers under challenging dietary conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Daş, G., Brameld, J. M., Parr, T., Seyedalmoosavi, M. M., Görs, S., & Metges, C. C. (2024). Effects of feeding earthworm or vermicompost on early life performance of broilers under challenging dietary conditions. Poultry Science, Article 104341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104341

We investigated if feeding earthworms (EW) or vermicompost (VC) to broilers improves performance and aids in coping with dietary challenges from a soluble non-starch polysaccharide (NSP)-enriched diet (negative control diet; CON-).... Read More about Effects of feeding earthworm or vermicompost on early life performance of broilers under challenging dietary conditions.

The impact of home mechanical ventilation on the time and manner of death for those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a qualitative study of bereaved family members (2024)
Journal Article
Caswell, G., & Wilson, E. (2024). The impact of home mechanical ventilation on the time and manner of death for those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a qualitative study of bereaved family members. Social Science and Medicine, 360, Article 117345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117345

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which is ultimately terminal. It causes muscle weakness which can lead to the need for assistance in breathing, for some with the disease. This paper draws on qualitative researc... Read More about The impact of home mechanical ventilation on the time and manner of death for those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a qualitative study of bereaved family members.

Characteristics of positive feedback provided by UK health service users: content analysis of examples from two databases (2024)
Journal Article
Lloyd, R., Slade, M., Byng, R., Russell, A., Ng, F., Stirzaker, A., & Rennick-Egglestone, S. (2024). Characteristics of positive feedback provided by UK health service users: content analysis of examples from two databases. BMJ Health & Care Informatics, 31(1), Article e101113. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjhci-2024-101113

Background Most feedback received by health services is positive. Our systematic scoping review mapped all available empirical evidence for how positive patient feedback creates healthcare change. Most included papers did not provide specific details... Read More about Characteristics of positive feedback provided by UK health service users: content analysis of examples from two databases.

Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate for transient ischaemic attack: data from the RIGHT-2 trial (2024)
Journal Article
Appleton, J. P., Dixon, M., Woodhouse, L. J., Anderson, C. S., Ankolekar, S., Cala, L., England, T. J., Godolphin, P. J., Krishnan, K., Mair, G., Muir, K. W., Potter, J., Price, C. I., Randall, M., Robinson, T. G., Roffe, C., Rothwell, P. M., Sandset, E. C., Saver, J. L., Siriwardena, A. N., …Bath, P. M. (in press). Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate for transient ischaemic attack: data from the RIGHT-2 trial. European Journal of Neurology,

Background: Ambulance trials assessing interventions in suspected stroke patients will recruit patients with currently active symptoms that will resolve into transient ischaemic attack (TIA). We assessed the safety and efficacy of glyceryl trinitrate... Read More about Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate for transient ischaemic attack: data from the RIGHT-2 trial.

A Qualitative Study of the Views of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Education (CoVE) to Support Vaccine Promotion and Uptake (2024)
Journal Article
Blake, H., Premakumar, V., Premakumar, A., Fecowycz, A., Kamkosi Khulumula, S., Jones, W., & Somerset, S. (2024). A Qualitative Study of the Views of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Education (CoVE) to Support Vaccine Promotion and Uptake. New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911241273914

Ethnic minority healthcare workers (EMHCW) are at high risk of COVID-19 infection and adverse health outcomes, but vaccine uptake is low among ethnic minority communities, including EMHCW. We explored the views of EMHCW towards COVID-19 Vaccine Educa... Read More about A Qualitative Study of the Views of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Education (CoVE) to Support Vaccine Promotion and Uptake.

"You're not supposed to be gay, you're black": Analysing race and LGBTQ+ youth identity through an intersectional lens (2024)
Journal Article
Jones, L. (in press). "You're not supposed to be gay, you're black": Analysing race and LGBTQ+ youth identity through an intersectional lens. Journal of Sociolinguistics,

In this article, I build upon calls for an intersectional approach in sociocultural linguistic research-particularly in the context of language, gender and sexuality-which attends robustly to the question of race. Through the analysis of four moments... Read More about "You're not supposed to be gay, you're black": Analysing race and LGBTQ+ youth identity through an intersectional lens.

Backlash Against Expert Recommendations: Reactions to COVID-19 Advice in Latin America (2024)
Journal Article
Albornoz, F., Bottan, N., Cruces, G., Hoffmann, B., Torcuato, U., & Tella, D. (in press). Backlash Against Expert Recommendations: Reactions to COVID-19 Advice in Latin America. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization,

Public adherence with health recommendations is vital for effective crisis response. During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments faced considerable challenges in persuading the public to adopt new recommendations. Using large-scale survey experiments a... Read More about Backlash Against Expert Recommendations: Reactions to COVID-19 Advice in Latin America.

Digital wound monitoring with artificial intelligence to prioritise surgcial wounds in cardiac surgery: protocol for a randomised feasibility trial (WISDOM) (2024)
Journal Article
Tanner, J., Melissa, R., Roy, H., Jacqueline, B., James, J., Lara, M., Janet, B., Sarah, B., Jon, D., Kieth, W., Luxmi, D., & Karen, C. (2024). Digital wound monitoring with artificial intelligence to prioritise surgcial wounds in cardiac surgery: protocol for a randomised feasibility trial (WISDOM). BMJ Open, 14(9), Article e086486. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086486

Introduction: Digital surgical wound monitoring for patients at home is becoming an increasingly common method of wound follow-up. This regular monitoring improves patient outcomes by detecting wound complications early and enabling treatment to star... Read More about Digital wound monitoring with artificial intelligence to prioritise surgcial wounds in cardiac surgery: protocol for a randomised feasibility trial (WISDOM).

The effects of modal value and imperative mood on self-predicted compliance to health guidance: the case of COVID-19 (2024)
Journal Article
Vilar-Lluch, S., McClaughlin, E., Adolphs, S., Knight, D., & Nichele, E. (2024). The effects of modal value and imperative mood on self-predicted compliance to health guidance: the case of COVID-19. Text and Talk - An Interdisciplinary Journal of Language, Discourse and Communication Studies, https://doi.org/10.1515/text-2023-0125

Health messaging is effective if it is to achieve audience adherence to guidance. Through the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics, we examine the expression of obligation in poster-based health campaigns (4 posters) employed during the COVID-19 p... Read More about The effects of modal value and imperative mood on self-predicted compliance to health guidance: the case of COVID-19.