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Automation tools to support undertaking scoping reviews (2024)
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Khalil, H., Pollock, D., McInerney, P., Evans, C., Moraes, E. B., Godfrey, C. M., …Munn, Z. (in press). Automation tools to support undertaking scoping reviews. Research Synthesis Methods, https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.1731

Objective This paper describes several automation tools and software that can be considered during evidence synthesis projects and provides guidance for their integration in the conduct of scoping reviews. Study design and setting The guidance... Read More about Automation tools to support undertaking scoping reviews.

Uses of Linguistic Context in Speech Listening: Does Acquired Hearing Loss Lead to Reduced Engagement of Prediction? (2024)
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Fernandez, L. B., Pickering, M. J., Naylor, G., & Hadley, L. V. (2024). Uses of Linguistic Context in Speech Listening: Does Acquired Hearing Loss Lead to Reduced Engagement of Prediction?. Ear and Hearing, https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001515

Research investigating the complex interplay of cognitive mechanisms involved in speech listening for people with hearing loss has been gaining prominence. In particular, linguistic context allows the use of several cognitive mechanisms that are not... Read More about Uses of Linguistic Context in Speech Listening: Does Acquired Hearing Loss Lead to Reduced Engagement of Prediction?.

A case of renal amyloidosis associated with udder cleft dermatitis in an adult dairy cow (2024)
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Capuzzello, G., Nicola, I., & Gray, A. (2024). A case of renal amyloidosis associated with udder cleft dermatitis in an adult dairy cow. Large Animal Review, 30(3), 145-149

Amyloidosis is a group of disorders characterised by the injurious deposition of abnormal proteins in tissues. Most common in cattle and other animals is secondary or reactive systemic amyloidosis associated with chronic inflammation, resulting in de... Read More about A case of renal amyloidosis associated with udder cleft dermatitis in an adult dairy cow.

A Simply Accessed Approach of 2D Shaping Liquid Metal in Microwave Device Applications (2024)
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Fang, X., Kelly, J. R., & Alkaraki, S. (in press). A Simply Accessed Approach of 2D Shaping Liquid Metal in Microwave Device Applications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters,

In this letter, a simply accessed approach of 2D shaping liquid metal (LM) is presented. This approach allows a microwave device to take advantage of LM in both stretchability and removability. This approach is achieved based on the Young-Laplace the... Read More about A Simply Accessed Approach of 2D Shaping Liquid Metal in Microwave Device Applications.

Controlling ZIF-67 film properties in water-based cathodic electrochemical deposition (2024)
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Elsayed, E., Brevis, I., Pandiyan, S., Wildman, R., van der Zee, K. G., & Tokay, B. (2024). Controlling ZIF-67 film properties in water-based cathodic electrochemical deposition. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 338, Article 124820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2024.124820

One of the main approaches to increase the surface area of a substrate is through depositing a film of a porous materials such as Zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF). ZIF films have shown surpassing capabilities because of their zeolite-like features,... Read More about Controlling ZIF-67 film properties in water-based cathodic electrochemical deposition.

ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Surgical Treatment (2024)
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Adamina, M., Minozzi, S., Warusavitarne, J., Buskens, C., Chaparro, M., Verstockt, B., …Myrelid, P. (2024). ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Surgical Treatment. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, https://doi.org/10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae089

This article is the second in a series of two publications on the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] evidence-based consensus on the management of Crohn’s disease. The first article covers medical management; the present article address... Read More about ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Crohn's Disease: Surgical Treatment.

Period-like polynomials for L-series associated with half-integral weight cusp forms (2024)
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Branch, J., Diamantis, N., Raji, W., & Rolen, L. (2024). Period-like polynomials for L-series associated with half-integral weight cusp forms. Research in the Mathematical Sciences, 11(3), Article 44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40687-024-00455-w

Given the L-series of a half-integral weight cusp form, we construct polynomials behaving similarly to the classical period polynomial of an integral weight cusp form. We also define a lift of half-integral weight cusp forms to integral weight cusp f... Read More about Period-like polynomials for L-series associated with half-integral weight cusp forms.

Multi-objective integrated optimization of geothermal heating system with energy storage using digital twin technology (2024)
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Guo, Y., Tang, Q., Darkwa, J., Wang, H., Su, W., Tang, D., & Mu, J. (2024). Multi-objective integrated optimization of geothermal heating system with energy storage using digital twin technology. Applied Thermal Engineering, 252, Article 123685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123685

Heat energy storage technology plays a significant role in energy systems, and the various technological solutions brought about by digitalization are especially valuable in the field of energy storage. This article proposes an innovative model based... Read More about Multi-objective integrated optimization of geothermal heating system with energy storage using digital twin technology.

Chromosomal integration of the pSOL1 megaplasmid of Clostridium acetobutylicum for continuous and stable advanced biofuels production (2024)
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Ehsaan, M., Yoo, M., Kuit, W., Foulquier, C., Soucaille, P., & Minton, N. P. (2024). Chromosomal integration of the pSOL1 megaplasmid of Clostridium acetobutylicum for continuous and stable advanced biofuels production. Nature Microbiology, 9(7), 1655-1660. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01714-w

Biofuel production by Clostridium acetobutylicum is compromised by strain degeneration due to loss of its pSOL1 megaplasmid. Here we used engineering biology to stably integrate pSOL1 into the chromosome together with a synthetic isopropanol pathway.... Read More about Chromosomal integration of the pSOL1 megaplasmid of Clostridium acetobutylicum for continuous and stable advanced biofuels production.

Orthotist involvement in early gait rehabilitation after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of orthotists in the United Kingdom (2024)
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Golding-Day, M., Young, J., Charlton, P., Houston, B., Thomas, S., & Walker, M. (in press). Orthotist involvement in early gait rehabilitation after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of orthotists in the United Kingdom. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, https://doi.org/10.1097/pxr.0000000000000365

Background: The role of the orthotist in early gait rehabilitation after stroke in the United Kingdom is currently poorly understood. Objectives: The objective of this study was to capture current opinion and practice of orthotists on their ro... Read More about Orthotist involvement in early gait rehabilitation after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of orthotists in the United Kingdom.

DeepWaterFraction: A globally applicable, self-training deep learning approach for percent surface water area estimation from Landsat mission imagery (2024)
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Hao, Z., Foody, G., Ge, Y., Cai, X., Du, Y., & Ling, F. (2024). DeepWaterFraction: A globally applicable, self-training deep learning approach for percent surface water area estimation from Landsat mission imagery. Journal of Hydrology, 638, Article 131512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131512

Surface water area estimation is essential for understanding global environmental dynamics, yet it presents significant challenges, particularly when dealing with small water bodies like ponds and narrow width rivers. Surface water areas for these sm... Read More about DeepWaterFraction: A globally applicable, self-training deep learning approach for percent surface water area estimation from Landsat mission imagery.

Real-world clinical effectiveness of ustekinumab in the treatment of Crohn’s disease in the East Midlands UK (2024)
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White, J. R., Ahmad, S., Ashraf, F., Foley, S., Din, S., Das, R. K., …Moran, G. (in press). Real-world clinical effectiveness of ustekinumab in the treatment of Crohn’s disease in the East Midlands UK. Frontline Gastroenterology, flgastro-2024-102718. https://doi.org/10.1136/flgastro-2024-102718

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of ustekinumab in treating Crohn’s disease (CD) in a UK real-world setting. Design: This was a multicentre, retrospective observational study of patients (aged ≥18 years) with CD or inflammatory bowel dise... Read More about Real-world clinical effectiveness of ustekinumab in the treatment of Crohn’s disease in the East Midlands UK.

Modeling reveals synergies among root traits for phosphorus acquisition in pearl millet (2024)
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Ndoye, M., Lucas, M., Ajmera, I., Sine, B., Faye, A., Burridge, J., Ngom, M., Gantet, P., Wells, D., Kane, N., Lynch, J., Diédhiou, A., Grondin, A., & Laplaze, L. (2024). Modeling reveals synergies among root traits for phosphorus acquisition in pearl millet. Crop Science, Article 100059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropd.2024.100059

Pearl millet is a key food security grain crop in the world's drylands due to its tolerance to abiotic stresses. However, its yield remains low and is negatively impacted by climate change. Root phenes are potential targets to improve crop productivi... Read More about Modeling reveals synergies among root traits for phosphorus acquisition in pearl millet.

Enhancing the thermal cyclic reliability of salt-based shape-stabilized phase change materials by in-situ SiO2–C interconnectivity in rice husk carbon (2024)
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Li, Z., Wang, Y., Wang, H., Zhang, S., Shang, Z., Tian, L., & Yan, Y. (2024). Enhancing the thermal cyclic reliability of salt-based shape-stabilized phase change materials by in-situ SiO2–C interconnectivity in rice husk carbon. Journal of Cleaner Production, 466, Article 142864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142864

Utilizing salt-based shape-stabilized phase change materials (ss-PCMs) for high-temperature thermal energy storage stands as a pivotal avenue in realizing carbon neutrality. However, the performance of ss-PCMs significantly deteriorates after thermal... Read More about Enhancing the thermal cyclic reliability of salt-based shape-stabilized phase change materials by in-situ SiO2–C interconnectivity in rice husk carbon.

Sub-optimal paternal diet at the time of mating disrupts maternal adaptations to pregnancy in the late gestation mouse (2024)
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Khoshkerdar, A., Eid, N., Batra, V., Baker, N., Holmes, N., Henson, S., …Watkins, A. J. (2024). Sub-optimal paternal diet at the time of mating disrupts maternal adaptations to pregnancy in the late gestation mouse. Nutrients, 16(12), Article 1879. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121879

Pregnancy represents a stage during which maternal physiology and homeostatic regulation undergo dramatic change and adaptation. The fundamental purpose of these adaptations is to ensure the survival of her offspring through adequate nutrient provisi... Read More about Sub-optimal paternal diet at the time of mating disrupts maternal adaptations to pregnancy in the late gestation mouse.

Root-soil-microbiome management is key to the success of Regenerative Agriculture (2024)
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Mooney, S., Castrillo, G., Cooper, H., & Bennett, M. (2024). Root-soil-microbiome management is key to the success of Regenerative Agriculture. Nature Food, 5, 451–453. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01001-1

Building soil health and manipulating the soil microbiome, alongside targeted plant breeding that prioritizes preferential root architectural development, hold the key to the future success of regenerative agriculture. Greater integration is needed b... Read More about Root-soil-microbiome management is key to the success of Regenerative Agriculture.

Audit committees in transition: evaluating the effectiveness of corporate governance in Libya’s banking sector (2024)
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Masli, A. M., Meftah Gerged, A., & Mangena, M. (2024). Audit committees in transition: evaluating the effectiveness of corporate governance in Libya’s banking sector. Corporate Governance, https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-07-2023-0291

Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the perspectives of key stakeholders on strategies to improve the effectiveness of audit committees (ACs) in African economies, with a specific focus on the Libyan banking sector. Design/m... Read More about Audit committees in transition: evaluating the effectiveness of corporate governance in Libya’s banking sector.

Future material demand and greenhouse gas emissions implications for electrification of the UK light-duty vehicle fleet (2024)
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Davies, B., Llamas-Orozco, J. A., Meng, F., Posen, I. D., MacLean, H. L., Abdul-Manan, A. F. N., & McKechnie, J. (2024). Future material demand and greenhouse gas emissions implications for electrification of the UK light-duty vehicle fleet. RSC Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4su00112e

The UK zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate aims for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to account for 100% of new sales by 2035. This study presents a fleet-scale life cycle assessment model of UK light duty vehicles through 2050, integrating a dynami... Read More about Future material demand and greenhouse gas emissions implications for electrification of the UK light-duty vehicle fleet.

'A huge political experiment' - exploring the political brand positioning of political parties in Jersey from an internal-external perspective (2024)
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Pich, C., Reardon, J., & Armannsdottir, A. (2024). 'A huge political experiment' - exploring the political brand positioning of political parties in Jersey from an internal-external perspective. Journal of Marketing Communications, https://doi.org/10.1080/13527266.2024.2361657

A political brand aims to project a differentiated and identifiable position in the minds of voters. However, there is limited understanding on the envisaged and realised positioning of political 'party' brands particularly in under-explored contexts... Read More about 'A huge political experiment' - exploring the political brand positioning of political parties in Jersey from an internal-external perspective.

Translating health promotion knowledge to self-care: healthy eating and weight management for nurses (2024)
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Blake, H. (in press). Translating health promotion knowledge to self-care: healthy eating and weight management for nurses. Nursing Standard,

Promoting health at work is a national public health priority. Nurses are educated in, and practice, health promotion but this knowledge does not always translate to self-care. There are high rates of overweight and obesity in nurses, with implicatio... Read More about Translating health promotion knowledge to self-care: healthy eating and weight management for nurses.