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Asynchronous learning-based output feedback sliding mode control for semi-Markov jump systems: a descriptor approach (2024)
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Wu, Z., Zhao, Y., Li, F., Yang, T., Shi, Y., & Gui, W. (2024). Asynchronous learning-based output feedback sliding mode control for semi-Markov jump systems: a descriptor approach. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 11(6), 1358–1369

This paper presents an asynchronous output-feedback control strategy of semi-Markovian systems via sliding mode-based learning technique. Compare with most literature results that require exact prior knowledge of system state and mode information, an... Read More about Asynchronous learning-based output feedback sliding mode control for semi-Markov jump systems: a descriptor approach.

A diffusion approach to Stein's method on Riemannian manifolds (2024)
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Le, H., Lewis, A., Bharath, K., & Fallaize, C. (2024). A diffusion approach to Stein's method on Riemannian manifolds. Bernoulli, 30(2), 1079-1104. https://doi.org/10.3150/23-bej1625

We detail an approach to developing Stein’s method for bounding integral metrics on probability measures defined on a Riemannian manifold M. Our approach exploits the relationship between the generator of a diffusion on M having a target invariant me... Read More about A diffusion approach to Stein's method on Riemannian manifolds.

Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study (2024)
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Sahota, O., Narayanasamy, M., Bastounis, A., Paskins, Z., Bishop, S., Langley, T., …Leonardi-Bee, J. (2024). Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study. Health Technology Assessment, 28(21), https://doi.org/10.3310/WYPF0472

Background: Bisphosphonates are a class of medication commonly used to treat osteoporosis. Alendronate is recommended as the first-line treatment; however, long-term adherence (both treatment compliance and persistence) is poor. Alternative bisphosph... Read More about Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study.

Dysphagia after stroke: research advances in treatment interventions (2024)
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Labeit, B., Michou, E., Trapl-Grundschober, M., Suntrup-Krueger, S., Muhle, P., Bath, P. M., & Dziewas, R. (2024). Dysphagia after stroke: research advances in treatment interventions. Lancet Neurology, 23(4), 418-428. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-4422%2824%2900053-x

After a stroke, most patients have dysphagia, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and adverse functional outcomes. Protective interventions aimed at reducing these complications remain the cornerstone of treatment. Dietary adjustmen... Read More about Dysphagia after stroke: research advances in treatment interventions.

Comparing motivations and barriers to reduce meat and adopt protein alternatives amongst meat-eaters in Australia, China and the UK (2024)
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Ford, H., Zhang, Y., Gould, J., Danner, L., Bastian, S. E., & Yang, Q. (in press). Comparing motivations and barriers to reduce meat and adopt protein alternatives amongst meat-eaters in Australia, China and the UK. Food Quality and Preference, 105208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2024.105208

Motivations are central in determining consumer food choices and provide insights regarding barriers to change. Given the global need to transition towards more sustainable protein consumption patterns, understanding cross-cultural motivations is imp... Read More about Comparing motivations and barriers to reduce meat and adopt protein alternatives amongst meat-eaters in Australia, China and the UK.

Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems (2024)
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Alotaibi, S., Thermou, G., Hajirasouliha, I., & Guadagnini, M. (in press). Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems. Construction and Building Materials,

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with multi-layer Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) systems. The effect of textile density (4 and 8 cords/in) and numb... Read More about Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems.

Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) as an indicator of leydig cell insufficiency (LCI) in Middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism: reference range and threshold (2024)
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Anand-Ivell, R., Heng, K., Antonio, L., Bartfai, G., Casanueva, F. F., Maggi, M., …Ivell, R. (2024). Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) as an indicator of leydig cell insufficiency (LCI) in Middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism: reference range and threshold. Aging Male, 27(1), Article 2346322. https://doi.org/10.1080/13685538.2024.2346322

Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) is a circulating biomarker for Leydig cell functional capacity in men, also indicating Leydig Cell Insufficiency (LCI) and potential primary hypogonadism. Using results from large cohort studies we explore sources of bi... Read More about Insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) as an indicator of leydig cell insufficiency (LCI) in Middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism: reference range and threshold.

Adolescent Social Anxiety, School Satisfaction, Family Emotional Support, and School Absenteeism: Findings from Young-HUNT3 and Norwegian National Education Data (2024)
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D. Halidu, M., & Kotera, Y. (2024). Adolescent Social Anxiety, School Satisfaction, Family Emotional Support, and School Absenteeism: Findings from Young-HUNT3 and Norwegian National Education Data. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13, Article 2547. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092547

Background: Adolescents grappling with social anxiety may experience poor school satisfaction, resorting to school-related avoidance behaviors, exemplified by absenteeism, as a coping mechanism. Understanding the role of family support in alleviating... Read More about Adolescent Social Anxiety, School Satisfaction, Family Emotional Support, and School Absenteeism: Findings from Young-HUNT3 and Norwegian National Education Data.

Age Deficits in Associative Memory are not Alleviated by Multisensory Paradigms (2024)
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P Badham, S., Atkin, C., E Stacey, J., Henshaw, H., A Allen, H., & L Roberts, K. (2024). Age Deficits in Associative Memory are not Alleviated by Multisensory Paradigms. Journals of Gerontology, Series B, https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbae063

Objectives Age deficits in memory are widespread, this impacts individuals at a personal level, and investigating memory has been a key focus in cognitive ageing research. Age deficits occur in memory for an episode, where information from the envir... Read More about Age Deficits in Associative Memory are not Alleviated by Multisensory Paradigms.

Unoccupied aerial vehicles as a tool to map lizard operative temperature in tropical environments (2024)
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Higgins, E. A., Boyd, D. S., Brown, T. W., Owen, S. C., van der Heijden, G. M. F., & Algar, A. C. (2024). Unoccupied aerial vehicles as a tool to map lizard operative temperature in tropical environments. Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, https://doi.org/10.1002/rse2.393

To understand how ectotherms will respond to warming temperatures, we require information on thermal habitat quality at spatial resolutions and extents relevant to the organism. Measuring thermal habitat quality is either limited to small spatial ext... Read More about Unoccupied aerial vehicles as a tool to map lizard operative temperature in tropical environments.

What are the strengths and limitations to utilising creative methods in public and patient involvement in health and social care research? A qualitative systematic review (2024)
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Phillips, O. R., Harries, C., Leonardi-Bee, J., Knight, H., Sherar, L. B., Varela-Mato, V., & Morling, J. R. (in press). What are the strengths and limitations to utilising creative methods in public and patient involvement in health and social care research? A qualitative systematic review. Research Involvement and Engagement,

Developing a vape shop-based smoking cessation intervention: a Delphi study (2024)
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Langley, T., Young, E., Hunter, A., & Bains, M. (in press). Developing a vape shop-based smoking cessation intervention: a Delphi study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research,

Introduction Providing access to a vape shop-based smoking cessation intervention may simultaneously increase e-cigarette use and increase the effectiveness of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. The aim of this study was to identify the most import... Read More about Developing a vape shop-based smoking cessation intervention: a Delphi study.

Smoking, nicotine and pregnancy 2 (SNAP2) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve adherence to nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy (2024)
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Clark, M., Cooper, S., Naughton, F., Ussher, M., Emery, J., Mcdaid, L., …Coleman, T. (in press). Smoking, nicotine and pregnancy 2 (SNAP2) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve adherence to nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy. BMJ Open,

Introduction: Smoking in pregnancy is harmful for unborn babies, infants, and women. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is offered as usual stop smoking support in the UK. However, this is often used in insufficient doses, intermittently, or for too... Read More about Smoking, nicotine and pregnancy 2 (SNAP2) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve adherence to nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy.

Virtual reality reusable e-resources for clinical skills training: a mixed-methods evaluation (2024)
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Pears, M., Antoniou, P. E., Schiza, E., Ntakakis, G., Henderson, J., Frangoudes, F., …Konstantinidis, S. T. (in press). Virtual reality reusable e-resources for clinical skills training: a mixed-methods evaluation. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00779-024-01805-9

Virtual reality has long existed, but its wider adoption in education is recent. Studies informed by theoretical underpinned co-creation frameworks and utilization of theoretical informed evaluations are scarce in literature. Thus, this study interna... Read More about Virtual reality reusable e-resources for clinical skills training: a mixed-methods evaluation.

Non-peer professionals' understanding of recovery and attitudes towards peer support workers joining existing community mental health teams in the North Denmark Region: A qualitative study (2024)
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Lerbæk, B., Johansen, K., Burholt, A., Gregersen, L., Terp, M., Slade, M., & Castelein, S. (in press). Non-peer professionals' understanding of recovery and attitudes towards peer support workers joining existing community mental health teams in the North Denmark Region: A qualitative study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing,

Peer support is a collaborative practice where people with lived experience of mental health conditions engage in supporting like-minded. Peer support impacts on personal recovery and empowerment and creates value at an organisational level. However,... Read More about Non-peer professionals' understanding of recovery and attitudes towards peer support workers joining existing community mental health teams in the North Denmark Region: A qualitative study.

Enhancing the 3D printing fidelity of vat photopolymerization with machine learning-driven boundary prediction (2024)
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Ma, Y., Tian, Z., Wang, B., Zhao, Y., Nie, Y., Wildman, R., …He, Y. (2024). Enhancing the 3D printing fidelity of vat photopolymerization with machine learning-driven boundary prediction. Materials and Design, 241, Article 112978. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112978

Like many pixel-based additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, digital light processing (DLP) based vat pho-topolymerization faces the challenge that the square pixel based processing strategy can lead to zigzag edges especially when feature sizes com... Read More about Enhancing the 3D printing fidelity of vat photopolymerization with machine learning-driven boundary prediction.