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Carbon-based films: a review on mechanical and tribology properties (2024)
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Venturi, F. (2024). Carbon-based films: a review on mechanical and tribology properties. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 325, Article 129716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129716

Carbon films have attracted widespread interest for decades thanks to their superior tribomechanical properties. As new carbon allotropes were discovered over time, measurements of elastic modulus reached terapascals, and coefficient of friction thou... Read More about Carbon-based films: a review on mechanical and tribology properties.

What affects implementation of the UK major trauma rehabilitation prescription? A survey informed by the behaviour change wheel (2024)
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Kettlewell, J., Radford, K., Timmons, S., Jones, T., Fallon, S., Westley, R., White, S., & Kendrick, D. (2024). What affects implementation of the UK major trauma rehabilitation prescription? A survey informed by the behaviour change wheel. Injury, Article 111722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2024.111722

Objective Major trauma 'Rehabilitation Prescriptions' aim to facilitate continuity of care and describe patient needs following discharge from UK Major Trauma Centre (MTCs), however research suggests rehabilitation prescriptions are not being implem... Read More about What affects implementation of the UK major trauma rehabilitation prescription? A survey informed by the behaviour change wheel.

Aptamer BT200 blocks interaction of K1405-1408 in the VWF-A1 domain with macrophage LRP1 (2024)
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Chan Kwo Chion, A., Byrne, C., Atiq, F., Doherty, D., Aguila, S., Fazavana, J., Lopes, P., Karampini, E., Amin, A., Preston, R. J., Baker, R. I., McKinnon, T. A., Zhu, S., Gilbert, J. C., Emsley, J., Jilma, B., & O'Donnell, J. S. (in press). Aptamer BT200 blocks interaction of K1405-1408 in the VWF-A1 domain with macrophage LRP1. Blood, https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.2024024055

Rondaptivan pegol (previously BT200) is a PEGylated RNA aptamer that binds to the A1 domain of VWF. Recent clinical trials demonstrated that BT200 significantly increased plasma VWF-FVIII levels by attenuating VWF clearance. The biological mechanism(... Read More about Aptamer BT200 blocks interaction of K1405-1408 in the VWF-A1 domain with macrophage LRP1.

Japanese martial arts (JMA) practice is an effective wellbeing strategy in post-COVID: a qualitative appraisal (2024)
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Veasey, C. M., Lieu, J., Aledeh, M., Lawson, A., & Kotera, Y. (2024). Japanese martial arts (JMA) practice is an effective wellbeing strategy in post-COVID: a qualitative appraisal. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2024.2374525

This study aimed to examine the experiences of Japanese martial arts (JMA) practitioners during the COVID-19 to understand how JMA impacted on their mental wellbeing. Using online semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, we explored the firs... Read More about Japanese martial arts (JMA) practice is an effective wellbeing strategy in post-COVID: a qualitative appraisal.

Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation (2024)
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Stahl, B. C., Portillo, V., Wagner, H., Craigon, P. J., Darzentas, D., De Ossorno Garcia, S., Dowthwaite, L., Greenhalgh, C., Middleton, S. E., Nichele, E., Wagner, C., & Webb, H. (2024). Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation. Journal of Responsible Innovation, 11(1), Article 2370934. https://doi.org/10.1080/23299460.2024.2370934

Much of academic discussion of responsible innovation (RI) has focused on RI integration into research projects. In addition, significant attention has also been paid to RI structures and policies at the research policy and institutional level. This... Read More about Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation.

Evaluating a model of best practice in primary care led post-diagnostic dementia care: feasibility and acceptability findings from the PriDem study (2024)
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Griffiths, S., Spencer, E., Flanagan, K., O'Keeffe, A., Hunter, R., Wiegand, M., D'Andrea, F., Benjamin, L., Poole, M., Hagan, A. J., Brar, M., Wilcock, J., Walters, K. R., Robinson, L., & Rait, G. (2024). Evaluating a model of best practice in primary care led post-diagnostic dementia care: feasibility and acceptability findings from the PriDem study. BMJ Open, 14(7), Article e083175. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083175

Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a primary care-based intervention for improving post-diagnostic dementia care and support (PriDem), and implementation study procedures. Design: A non-randomised, mixed methods, feasibility... Read More about Evaluating a model of best practice in primary care led post-diagnostic dementia care: feasibility and acceptability findings from the PriDem study.

A scoping review on intraoperative and postoperative surgical castration complications in domesticated equids (2024)
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Rodden, E. B., Suthers, J. M., Busschers, E., Burford, J. H., & Freeman, S. L. (2024). A scoping review on intraoperative and postoperative surgical castration complications in domesticated equids. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14122

Background: Castration is the most common surgical procedure in domesticated equids; surgical techniques used and perioperative management vary considerably. Objectives: To identify and chart the current evidence on perioperative complications associ... Read More about A scoping review on intraoperative and postoperative surgical castration complications in domesticated equids.

Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Control of Linear Stages in Feedback-Error-Learning Structure Using Laser Interferometer (2024)
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Khanesar, M. A., Yan, M., Karaca, A., Isa, M., Piano, S., & Branson, D. (2024). Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Control of Linear Stages in Feedback-Error-Learning Structure Using Laser Interferometer. Energies, 17(14), Article 3434. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17143434

The output processer of interval type-2 fuzzy logic systems (IT2FLSs) is a complex operator which performs type-reduction plus defuzzification (TR+D) tasks. In this paper, a complexity-reduced yet high-performance TR+D for IT2FLSs based on Maclaurin... Read More about Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Control of Linear Stages in Feedback-Error-Learning Structure Using Laser Interferometer.

Ligand-Directed Labeling of the Adenosine A1 Receptor in Living Cells (2024)
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Comeo, E., Goulding, J., Lin, C.-Y., Groenen, M., Woolard, J., Kindon, N. D., Harwood, C. R., Platt, S., Briddon, S. J., Kilpatrick, L. E., Scammells, P. J., Hill, S. J., & Kellam, B. (2024). Ligand-Directed Labeling of the Adenosine A1 Receptor in Living Cells. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 67(14), 12099–12117. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00835

The study of protein function and dynamics in their native cellular environment is essential for progressing fundamental science. To overcome the requirement of genetic modification of the protein or the limitations of dissociable fluorescent ligands... Read More about Ligand-Directed Labeling of the Adenosine A1 Receptor in Living Cells.

LIGHTS. Survey Overview and a Search for Low Surface Brightness Satellite Galaxies (2024)
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Zaritsky, D., Golini, G., Donnerstein, R., Trujillo, I., Akhlaghi, M., Chamba, N., D’Onofrio, M., Eskandarlou, S., Hosseini-ShahiSavandi, S. Z., Infante-Sainz, R., Martin, G., Montes, M., Román, J., Sedighi, N., & Sharbaf, Z. (2024). LIGHTS. Survey Overview and a Search for Low Surface Brightness Satellite Galaxies. Astronomical Journal, 168(2), Article 69. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ad543f

We present an overview of the LBT Imaging of Galactic Halos and Tidal Structures survey, which currently includes 25 nearby galaxies that are on average ∼1 mag fainter than the Milky Way, and a catalog of 54 low central surface brightness (24 < μ 0,g... Read More about LIGHTS. Survey Overview and a Search for Low Surface Brightness Satellite Galaxies.

Loan guarantees and SMEs' investments under asymmetric information and Bayesian learning (2024)
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Luo, P., Wang, H., & Yang, Z. (2024). Loan guarantees and SMEs' investments under asymmetric information and Bayesian learning. Journal of Risk and Insurance, https://doi.org/10.1111/jori.12485

We develop a dynamic investment model with loan guarantees wherein insurers face information disadvantages and learn about borrower quality. Borrowers signal their qualities through investment timing, which is characterized by the investment threshol... Read More about Loan guarantees and SMEs' investments under asymmetric information and Bayesian learning.

Metabolomic and Proteomic Analysis of ApoE4-Carrying H4 Neuroglioma Cells in Alzheimer’s Disease Using OrbiSIMS and LC-MS/MS (2024)
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Lu, L., Kotowska, A. M., Kern, S., Fang, M., Rudd, T. R., Alexander, M. R., Scurr, D. J., & Zhu, Z. (2024). Metabolomic and Proteomic Analysis of ApoE4-Carrying H4 Neuroglioma Cells in Alzheimer’s Disease Using OrbiSIMS and LC-MS/MS. Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01201

Growing clinical evidence reveals that systematic molecular alterations in the brain occur 20 years before the onset of AD pathological features. Apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) is one of the most significant genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (A... Read More about Metabolomic and Proteomic Analysis of ApoE4-Carrying H4 Neuroglioma Cells in Alzheimer’s Disease Using OrbiSIMS and LC-MS/MS.

Line manager training and organizational approaches to supporting well-being. (2024)
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Dulal-Arthur, T., Hassard, J., Bourke, J., Roper, S., Wishart, M., Belt, V., Bartle, C., Leka, S., Pahl, N., Thomson, L., & Blake, H. (2024). Line manager training and organizational approaches to supporting well-being. Occupational Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae051

Employee mental health and well-being (MH&WB) is critical to the productivity and success of organizations. Training line managers (LMs) in mental health plays an important role in protecting and enhancing employee well-being, but its relationship wi... Read More about Line manager training and organizational approaches to supporting well-being..

Guidelines Peri-operative pain management in adults: a multidisciplinary consensus statement from the Association of Anaesthetists and the British Pain Society (2024)
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El-Boghdadly, K., Levy, N. A., Fawcett, W. J., Knaggs, R. D., Laycock, H., Baird, E., Cox, F. J., Eardley, W., Kemp, H., Malpus, Z., Partridge, A., Partridge, J., Patel, A., Price, C., Robinson, J., Russon, K., Walumbe, J., & Lobo, D. N. (in press). Guidelines Peri-operative pain management in adults: a multidisciplinary consensus statement from the Association of Anaesthetists and the British Pain Society. Anaesthesia,

This is a consensus document produced by expert members of a Working Party established by the Association of Anaesthetists and the British Pain Society. It has been seen and approved by their Committee and Board respectively. It is supported by the E... Read More about Guidelines Peri-operative pain management in adults: a multidisciplinary consensus statement from the Association of Anaesthetists and the British Pain Society.

Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe (2024)
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Mutonhodza, B., Manzeke-Kangara, M. G., Bailey, E. H., Matsungo, T. M., & Chopera, P. (2024). Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(7), Article e0003376. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003376

There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of Se deficiency are not clearly understood. This study assessed the determinants of Se deficie... Read More about Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe.

Phase and amplitude responses for delay equations using harmonic balance (2024)
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Nicks, R., Allen, R., & Coombes, S. (2024). Phase and amplitude responses for delay equations using harmonic balance. Physical Review E, 110(1), Article L012202. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.110.L012202

Robust delay induced oscillations, common in nature, are often modeled by delay-differential equations (DDEs). Motivated by the success of phase-amplitude reductions for ordinary differential equations with limit cycle oscillations, there is now a gr... Read More about Phase and amplitude responses for delay equations using harmonic balance.

Self-similarity and limit spaces of substitution tiling semigroups (2024)
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Walton, J., & Whittaker, M. F. (2024). Self-similarity and limit spaces of substitution tiling semigroups. Groups, Geometry, and Dynamics, https://doi.org/10.4171/GGD/807

We show that Kellendonk's tiling semigroup of an FLC substitution tiling is self-similar, in the sense of Bartholdi, Grigorchuk and Nekrashevych. We extend the notion of the limit space of a self-similar group to the setting of self-similar semigroup... Read More about Self-similarity and limit spaces of substitution tiling semigroups.

Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows (2024)
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Cardoso, A. S., Whitby, A., Green, M. J., Kim, D.-H., & Randall, L. V. (2024). Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows. Animals, 14(14), Article 2030. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14142030

The aim of this study was to identify with a high level of confidence metabolites previously identified as predictors of lameness and understand their biological relevance by carrying out pathway analyses. For the dairy cattle sector, lameness is a m... Read More about Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows.