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Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets (2024)
Journal Article
Feng, R., Hou, L., Wang, F., Thermou, G., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J.-H. (2024). Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets. Journal of Building Engineering, 95, Article 110252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110252

The flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete (SSC) composite beams enhanced by the dual-functional carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) jackets was experimentally investigated. Five SSC composite beams were constructed and... Read More about Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets.

Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Al-Qazzaz, I., Osorio-Sandoval, C. A., Tokbolat, S., & Thermou, G. (2024). Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/bepam-12-2023-0229

Purpose
Despite several attempts to integrate building information modeling (BIM) with building circularity assessment (BCA), no systematic review has yet been carried out on this topic to the best knowledge of the authors. The objective of this rev... Read More about Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review.

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of spironolactone in treating persistent facial acne in women: SAFA double-blinded RCT (2024)
Journal Article
Santer, M., Lawrence, M., Pyne, S., Renz, S., L Stuart, B., Sach, T., Ridd, M., S Thomas, K., Nuttall, J., Permyakova, N., Eminton, Z., Francis, N., Little, P., Muller, I., Soulsby, I., Thomas, K., Griffiths, G., & M Layton, A. (2024). Clinical and cost-effectiveness of spironolactone in treating persistent facial acne in women: SAFA double-blinded RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 28(56), https://doi.org/10.3310/MYJT6804

Background
Acne is common, can cause significant impact on quality of life and is a frequent reason for long-term antibiotic use. Spironolactone has been prescribed for acne in women for many years, but robust evidence is lacking.

Objective
To e... Read More about Clinical and cost-effectiveness of spironolactone in treating persistent facial acne in women: SAFA double-blinded RCT.

Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion (2024)
Journal Article
Güleç, F. (2024). Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion. Fuel, 378, Article 132911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132911

Chemical looping combustion (CLC) offers an advanced, eco-friendly method for converting solid fuels into energy with inherent CO2 capture, presenting a cost-efficient solution. The kinetics of solid fuel CLC, crucial for reactor design, are not well... Read More about Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion.

Universality versus culturality in early childhood education (ECE): What are they and where are they located in the everyday practice of Chinese and English ECE? (2024)
Journal Article
Xu, Y., Barton, S., Chen, H., & Pratt, S. (in press). Universality versus culturality in early childhood education (ECE): What are they and where are they located in the everyday practice of Chinese and English ECE?. Journal for the Study of Education and Development: Infancia y Aprendizaje,

Criticisms on the dominance of ‘Western’ mores and values in shaping early childhood education (ECE) curriculum frameworks in Asian contexts have led to arguments for culturally appropriate pedagogy that addresses conflict and fusion of Western and n... Read More about Universality versus culturality in early childhood education (ECE): What are they and where are they located in the everyday practice of Chinese and English ECE?.

Crop Diversification, Household Welfare and Conflict: Afghanistan 2011-2017 (2024)
Journal Article
Ahmadzai, H., & Morrissey, O. (2024). Crop Diversification, Household Welfare and Conflict: Afghanistan 2011-2017. Journal of Development Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2024.2404576

We use three waves (2011–2012 to 2016–2017) of nationally representative repeated cross section surveys to study the impact of crop diversification (number of crops grown) on household welfare, measured by real adult equivalent consumption and food e... Read More about Crop Diversification, Household Welfare and Conflict: Afghanistan 2011-2017.

Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial (2024)
Journal Article
Das Nair, R., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Topcu, G., Tindall, T., Bale, C., Moghaddam, N., Scheffler-Ansari, G., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., & Evangelou, N. (2024). Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1177/026921552412847

Objectives
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an emotional support programme for newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis.
Design
Three-arm, mixed methods, randomised controlled trial comparing usual care, versus usual care plu... Read More about Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Optimising Digital Clinical Consultations in Maternity Care: A Realist Review and Implementation Principles (2024)
Journal Article
Evans, C., Clancy, G., Evans, K., Booth, A., Nazmeen, B., Timmons, S., Sunney, C., Clowes, M., Jones, N., & Spiby, H. (in press). Optimising Digital Clinical Consultations in Maternity Care: A Realist Review and Implementation Principles. BMJ Open,

OBJECTIVES
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased use of digital clinical consultations (phone or video calls) within UK maternity services. This project aimed to review the evidence on digital clinical consultations in maternity systems to illu... Read More about Optimising Digital Clinical Consultations in Maternity Care: A Realist Review and Implementation Principles.

Can a 'structural competency' approach improve the safeguarding of diverse marginalised communities from exploitation? (2024)
Journal Article
Khazbak, R., Gardner, A., Burcu, O., & Gray, C. (in press). Can a 'structural competency' approach improve the safeguarding of diverse marginalised communities from exploitation?. Critical Social Policy, https://doi.org/10.1177/02610183241284502

This article examines if a ‘structural competency’ approach can help with understanding and addressing deficiencies in identifying potential exploitation victims among marginalised communities. Through a case study of multi-agency work within a unita... Read More about Can a 'structural competency' approach improve the safeguarding of diverse marginalised communities from exploitation?.

Thioredoxin System Protein Expression in Carcinomas of the Pancreas, Distal Bile Duct, and Ampulla in the United Kingdom (2024)
Journal Article
Al-hadyan, K. S., Storr, S. J., Zaitoun, A. M., Lobo, D. N., & Martin, S. G. (2024). Thioredoxin System Protein Expression in Carcinomas of the Pancreas, Distal Bile Duct, and Ampulla in the United Kingdom. Diseases, 12(10), Article 227. https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12100227

Poor survival outcomes in periampullary cancer highlight the need for improvement in biomarkers and the development of novel therapies. Redox proteins, including the thioredoxin system, play vital roles in cellular antioxidant systems. In this retros... Read More about Thioredoxin System Protein Expression in Carcinomas of the Pancreas, Distal Bile Duct, and Ampulla in the United Kingdom.

Between animal research and animal welfare: Analysing the openness practices of UK Named Veterinary Surgeons (2024)
Journal Article
McGlacken, R., & Hobson-West, P. (2024). Between animal research and animal welfare: Analysing the openness practices of UK Named Veterinary Surgeons. Animal Welfare Journal, 33, Article e36. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.42

The use of animals as scientific models is argued to be crucial for producing new scientific and medical knowledge and clinical treatments. However, animal research continues to raise socio-ethical concerns. In recent years, there has been a push for... Read More about Between animal research and animal welfare: Analysing the openness practices of UK Named Veterinary Surgeons.

Core and accessory genomic traits of Vibrio cholerae O1 drive lineage transmission and disease severity (2024)
Journal Article
Maciel-Guerra, A., Babaarslan, K., Baker, M., Rahman, A., Hossain, M., Sadique, A., Alam, J., Uzzaman, S., Ferdous, M., Sarker, R., Sultana, N., Khan, A. I., Begum, Y. A., Afrad, H., Senin, N., Habib, Z. H., Shirin, T., Qadri, F., & Dottorini, T. (2024). Core and accessory genomic traits of Vibrio cholerae O1 drive lineage transmission and disease severity. Nature Communications, 15, Article 8231. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52238-0

In Bangladesh, Vibrio cholerae lineages are undergoing genomic evolution, with increased virulence and spreading ability. However, our understanding of the genomic determinants influencing lineage transmission and disease severity remains incomplete.... Read More about Core and accessory genomic traits of Vibrio cholerae O1 drive lineage transmission and disease severity.

Questions on Travel and Sexual Behaviours Negatively Impact Ethnic Minority Donor Recruitment: Effect of Negative Word-of-Mouth and Avoidance (2024)
Journal Article
Ferguson, E., Mills, R., Dawe-Lane, E., Khan, Z., Reynolds, C., Davison, K., Edge, D., Smith, R., O'Hagan, N., Desai, R., Croucher, M., Eaton, N., & Brailsford, S. (in press). Questions on Travel and Sexual Behaviours Negatively Impact Ethnic Minority Donor Recruitment: Effect of Negative Word-of-Mouth and Avoidance. Vox Sanguinis,

Aims: Donor selection questions differentially impacting ethnic minorities can discourage donation directly and via negative-word-of-mouth. We explore the differential impact of two blood safety questions relating to (i) sexual contacts linked to ar... Read More about Questions on Travel and Sexual Behaviours Negatively Impact Ethnic Minority Donor Recruitment: Effect of Negative Word-of-Mouth and Avoidance.

Preventing recurrence of endometriosis-related pain by means of long-acting progestogen therapy: the PRE-EMPT RCT (2024)
Journal Article
Cooper, K. G., Bhattacharya, S., Daniels, J. P., Cheed, V., Gennard, L., Leighton, L., Pirie, D., Melyda, M., Monahan, M., Weckesser, A., Roberts, T., Denny, E., Ocansey, L., Stubbs, C., Cox, E., Jones, G., Clark, T. J., Saridogan, E., Gupta, J. K., Critchley, H. O., …Middleton, L. J. (2024). Preventing recurrence of endometriosis-related pain by means of long-acting progestogen therapy: the PRE-EMPT RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 28(55), 1-77. https://doi.org/10.3310/sqwy6998

Background Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, many of whom have surgery for persistent pain. Recurrence of symptoms following an operation is common. Although hormonal treatment can reduce this risk, there is uncertainty about the best option. Obje... Read More about Preventing recurrence of endometriosis-related pain by means of long-acting progestogen therapy: the PRE-EMPT RCT.

Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders (2024)
Journal Article
Hall, C. L., Le Novere, M., Murphy, T., McNally, E., Hollis, C., & Hunter, R. (in press). Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders. BMJ Mental Health,

Background: There are no specific national guidelines in England to guide healthcare professionals in how to assess or treat young people with tic disorders. Access to evidence-based treatment, including behavioural therapy is of limited availabilit... Read More about Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders.

Epithelial Interleukin‐1 Receptor‐Like‐1 Activation Is Contingent on Interleukin‐33 Isoforms and Asthma‐Related Receptor Variation (2024)
Journal Article
Portelli, M., Ketelaar, M., Bates, S., Csomor, E., Shaw, D., Emsley, J., Brightling, C., Hall, I., Affleck, K., Edwards, M., Nawijn, M., Koppelman, G., Van Oosterhout, A., & Sayers, I. (2024). Epithelial Interleukin‐1 Receptor‐Like‐1 Activation Is Contingent on Interleukin‐33 Isoforms and Asthma‐Related Receptor Variation. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.14562

Introduction
The interleukin-33/interleukin-1 receptor-like-1 (IL-33/IL1RL1) signalling pathway is implicated in asthma pathogenesis, with IL1RL1 nonsynonymous genetic polymorphisms associated with disease risk. We aimed to determine these variants'... Read More about Epithelial Interleukin‐1 Receptor‐Like‐1 Activation Is Contingent on Interleukin‐33 Isoforms and Asthma‐Related Receptor Variation.