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Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate in patients with stroke mimics: data from the RIGHT-2 randomised-controlled ambulance trial (2022)
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Tunnage, B., Woodhouse, L. J., Dixon, M., Anderson, C. S., Ankolekar, S., Appleton, J. P., …Bath, P. M. (2022). Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate in patients with stroke mimics: data from the RIGHT-2 randomised-controlled ambulance trial. BMC Emergency Medicine, 22(1), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00560-x

Background: Prehospital stroke trials will inevitably recruit patients with non-stroke conditions, so called stroke mimics. We undertook a pre-specified analysis to determine outcomes in patients with mimics in the second Rapid Intervention with Glyc... Read More about Pre-hospital transdermal glyceryl trinitrate in patients with stroke mimics: data from the RIGHT-2 randomised-controlled ambulance trial.

Agr Quorum Sensing influences the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway in Clostridium autoethanogenum (2022)
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Piatek, P., Humphreys, C., Raut, M., Wright, P. C., Simpson, S., Köpke, M., …Winzer, K. (2022). Agr Quorum Sensing influences the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway in Clostridium autoethanogenum. Scientific Reports, 12(1), Article 411. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03999-x

Acetogenic bacteria are capable of fermenting CO2 and carbon monoxide containing waste-gases into a range of platform chemicals and fuels. Despite major advances in genetic engineering and improving these biocatalysts, several important physiological... Read More about Agr Quorum Sensing influences the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway in Clostridium autoethanogenum.

Machine-learning the Sato–Tate conjecture (2022)
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He, Y. H., Lee, K. H., & Oliver, T. (2022). Machine-learning the Sato–Tate conjecture. Journal of Symbolic Computation, 111, 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsc.2021.11.002

We apply some of the latest techniques from machine-learning to the arithmetic of hyperelliptic curves. More precisely we show that, with impressive accuracy and confidence (between 99 and 100 percent precision), and in very short time (matter of sec... Read More about Machine-learning the Sato–Tate conjecture.

The Bayesian Spatial Bradley–Terry model: Urban deprivation modelling in Tanzania (2022)
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Seymour, R. G., Sirl, D., Preston, S. P., Dryden, I. L., Ellis, M. J., Perrat, B., & Goulding, J. (2022). The Bayesian Spatial Bradley–Terry model: Urban deprivation modelling in Tanzania. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series C, 71(2), 288-308. https://doi.org/10.1111/rssc.12532

Identifying the most deprived regions of any country or city is key if policy makers are to design successful interventions. However, locating areas with the greatest need is often surprisingly challenging in developing countries. Due to the logistic... Read More about The Bayesian Spatial Bradley–Terry model: Urban deprivation modelling in Tanzania.

SIOP Ependymoma I: Final results, long term follow-up and molecular analysis of the trial cohort: A BIOMECA Consortium Study (2022)
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Ritzmann, T. A., Chapman, R. J., Kilday, J.-P., Thorp, N., Modena, P., Dineen, R. A., …Grundy, R. G. (2022). SIOP Ependymoma I: Final results, long term follow-up and molecular analysis of the trial cohort: A BIOMECA Consortium Study. Neuro-Oncology, 24(6), 936–948. https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noac012

Background
SIOP Ependymoma I was a non-randomised trial assessing event free and overall survival (EFS/OS) of non-metastatic intracranial ependymoma in children aged 3 to 21 years treated with a staged management strategy. A further aim was to asses... Read More about SIOP Ependymoma I: Final results, long term follow-up and molecular analysis of the trial cohort: A BIOMECA Consortium Study.

New SVPWM used post a two-phase failure in FOC five-phase PMSM drives (2022)
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Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2023). New SVPWM used post a two-phase failure in FOC five-phase PMSM drives. International Journal of Electronics, 110(2), 312-340. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2021.2025448

One of the pronounced features of the multi-phase machines compared to the conventional three-phases machine is their high-fault capability. This merit is quite important as it contributes to minimising the number of interruptions in industrial opera... Read More about New SVPWM used post a two-phase failure in FOC five-phase PMSM drives.

Preventive hoof trimming in dairy cattle: Determining current practices and identifying future research areas (2022)
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Pedersen, S. I., I. L. Pedersen, S., N. Huxley, J., D. Hudson, C., J. Green, M., & J. Bell, N. (2022). Preventive hoof trimming in dairy cattle: Determining current practices and identifying future research areas. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1267

Background: The extent to which preventive hoof trimming is implemented on Great Britain's (GB) dairy farms is unknown. The aims of this study were to determine common practices and capture producers’ input on key areas that require further research.... Read More about Preventive hoof trimming in dairy cattle: Determining current practices and identifying future research areas.

Critiquing imaginaries of ‘the public’ in UK dialogue around animal research: Insights from the Mass Observation Project (2022)
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McGlacken, R., & Hobson-West, P. (2022). Critiquing imaginaries of ‘the public’ in UK dialogue around animal research: Insights from the Mass Observation Project. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, 91, 280-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2021.12.009

With an established history of controversy in the UK, the use of animals in science continues to generate significant socio-ethical discussion. Here, the figure of ‘the public’ plays a key role. However, dominant imaginaries of ‘the public’ have sign... Read More about Critiquing imaginaries of ‘the public’ in UK dialogue around animal research: Insights from the Mass Observation Project.

An innovative retrofit Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) approach integrating homeowners’ engagement to unlocking low-energy retrofit in residential buildings (2022)
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Wang, Y., Qu, K., Chen, X., Gan, G., & Riffat, S. (2022). An innovative retrofit Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) approach integrating homeowners’ engagement to unlocking low-energy retrofit in residential buildings. Energy and Buildings, 259, Article 111834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.111834

According to the EU Commission projection (2016/547/EU), the current average renovation rate is far below the expected rate of 3% to achieve carbon neutrality in building sectors by 2050. This is due to the fact that, during the building retrofit opt... Read More about An innovative retrofit Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) approach integrating homeowners’ engagement to unlocking low-energy retrofit in residential buildings.

Aboveground biomass density models for NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) lidar mission (2022)
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Duncanson, L., Kellner, J. R., Armston, J., Dubayah, R., Minor, D. M., Hancock, S., …Zgraggen, C. (2022). Aboveground biomass density models for NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) lidar mission. Remote Sensing of Environment, 270, Article 112845. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2021.112845

NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) is collecting spaceborne full waveform lidar data with a primary science goal of producing accurate estimates of forest aboveground biomass density (AGBD). This paper presents the development of t... Read More about Aboveground biomass density models for NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) lidar mission.

The potential of Bambara groundnut: An analysis for the People’s Republic of China (2022)
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Jahanshiri, E., Goh, E. V., Wimalasiri, E. M., Azam-Ali, S., Mayes, S., Tengku Mohd Suhairi, T. A. S., …Mohd Sinin, S. S. (2022). The potential of Bambara groundnut: An analysis for the People’s Republic of China. Food and Energy Security, 11(2), Article e358. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.358

While China has transformed its economy over recent decades, challenges such as climate change and land degradation have continued to impact its agriculture. These effects along with changes in diets and growing food imports will force China to look... Read More about The potential of Bambara groundnut: An analysis for the People’s Republic of China.

Controlling mass loss from RTM6 epoxy resin under simulated vacuum infusion conditions (2022)
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Parsons, A. J., Gonciaruk, A., Zeng, X., Thomann, F. S., Schubel, P., Lorrillard, J., & Johnson, M. S. (2022). Controlling mass loss from RTM6 epoxy resin under simulated vacuum infusion conditions. Polymer Testing, 107, Article 107473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2022.107473

A certified aerospace resin (RTM 6) normally utilised for resin transfer moulding is considered for vacuum infusion. The resin was subjected to simulated vacuum infusion conditions by using a specialised thermogravimetric analysis that enables contro... Read More about Controlling mass loss from RTM6 epoxy resin under simulated vacuum infusion conditions.

A Yeast-Based Functional Assay to Study Plant N-Degron – N-Recognin Interactions (2022)
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Kozlic, A., Winter, N., Telser, T., Reimann, J., Rose, K., Nehlin, L., …Bachmair, A. (2022). A Yeast-Based Functional Assay to Study Plant N-Degron – N-Recognin Interactions. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12, Article 806129. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.806129

The N-degron pathway is a branch of the ubiquitin-proteasome system where amino-terminal residues serve as degradation signals. In a synthetic biology approach, we expressed ubiquitin ligase PRT6 and ubiquitin conjugating enzyme 2 (AtUBC2) from Arabi... Read More about A Yeast-Based Functional Assay to Study Plant N-Degron – N-Recognin Interactions.

High-Performance Phototransistors by Alumina Encapsulation of a 2D Semiconductor with Self-Aligned Contacts (2022)
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Liang, G., Wang, Y., Zhang, J., Kudrynskyi, Z. R., Kovalyuk, Z., Patanè, A., …Song, A. (2022). High-Performance Phototransistors by Alumina Encapsulation of a 2D Semiconductor with Self-Aligned Contacts. Advanced Electronic Materials, 8(5), Article 2100954. https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202100954

2D semiconductors are promising candidates for next generation electronics and optoelectronics. However, their exposure to air and/or resists during device fabrication can cause considerable degradation of material quality, hindering their study and... Read More about High-Performance Phototransistors by Alumina Encapsulation of a 2D Semiconductor with Self-Aligned Contacts.

The uptake and use of a minimum data set (MDS) for older people living and dying in care homes: a realist review (2022)
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Musa, M. K., Akdur, G., Brand, S., Killett, A., Spilsbury, K., Peryer, G., …Goodman, C. (2022). The uptake and use of a minimum data set (MDS) for older people living and dying in care homes: a realist review. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), Article 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02705-w

Background: Care homes provide long term care for older people. Countries with standardised approaches to residents’ assessment, care planning and review (known as minimum data sets (MDS)) use the aggregate data to guide resource allocation, monitor... Read More about The uptake and use of a minimum data set (MDS) for older people living and dying in care homes: a realist review.

Variation of Macro-and Microelements, and Trace Metals in Spring Wheat Genetic Resources in Siberia (2022)
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Shepelev, S., Morgounov, A., Flis, P., Koksel, H., Li, H., Savin, T., …Shamanin, V. (2022). Variation of Macro-and Microelements, and Trace Metals in Spring Wheat Genetic Resources in Siberia. Plants, 11(2), Article 149. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11020149

Western Siberia is one of the major spring wheat regions of Russia, cultivating over 7 Mha. The objective of the study was to evaluate the variation of macro-and microelements, and of trace metals in four distinct groups of genetic resources: primary... Read More about Variation of Macro-and Microelements, and Trace Metals in Spring Wheat Genetic Resources in Siberia.

Biofortified Maize Improves Selenium Status of Women and Children in a Rural Community in Malawi: Results of the Addressing Hidden Hunger With Agronomy Randomized Controlled Trial (2022)
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Joy, E. J., Kalimbira, A. A., Sturgess, J., Banda, L., Chiutsi-Phiri, G., Manase, H., …Allen, E. (2022). Biofortified Maize Improves Selenium Status of Women and Children in a Rural Community in Malawi: Results of the Addressing Hidden Hunger With Agronomy Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8, Article 788096. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.788096

Background: Selenium deficiency is widespread in the Malawi population. The selenium concentration in maize, the staple food crop of Malawi, can be increased by applying selenium-enriched fertilizers. It is unknown whether this strategy, called agron... Read More about Biofortified Maize Improves Selenium Status of Women and Children in a Rural Community in Malawi: Results of the Addressing Hidden Hunger With Agronomy Randomized Controlled Trial.

Elective freezing of embryos versus fresh embryo transfer in IVF: a multicentre randomized controlled trial in the UK (E-Freeze) (2022)
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Maheshwari, A., Bell, J. L., Bhide, P., Brison, D., Child, T., Chong, H. Y., …Bhattacharya, S. (2022). Elective freezing of embryos versus fresh embryo transfer in IVF: a multicentre randomized controlled trial in the UK (E-Freeze). Human Reproduction, 37(3), 476-487. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab279

STUDY QUESTION: Does a policy of elective freezing of embryos, followed by frozen embryo transfer result in a higher healthy baby rate, after first embryo transfer, when compared with the current policy of transferring fresh embryos? SUMMARY ANSWER:... Read More about Elective freezing of embryos versus fresh embryo transfer in IVF: a multicentre randomized controlled trial in the UK (E-Freeze).

Studying the Emotional Costs of Integration at Times of Change: The Case of EU Migrants in Brexit Britain (2022)
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Zontini, E., & Genova, E. (2022). Studying the Emotional Costs of Integration at Times of Change: The Case of EU Migrants in Brexit Britain. Sociology, 56(4), 638-654. https://doi.org/10.1177/00380385211063355

Events such as Brexit have drawn attention to the precarity of contemporary migrants’ settlement rights and reopened the debate on the nature of integration and assimilation processes. Drawing on participant observation and interviews with Italian an... Read More about Studying the Emotional Costs of Integration at Times of Change: The Case of EU Migrants in Brexit Britain.

A multi-national peer support intervention: the UPSIDES pilot phase (2022)
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Nixdorf, R., Nugent, L., Aslam, R., Barber, S., Charles, A., Gai Meir, L., …Mahlke, C. (2022). A multi-national peer support intervention: the UPSIDES pilot phase. Advances in Mental Health, 20(1), 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2021.2020140

Objective. Using Peer Support in Developing Empowering Mental Health Services (UPSIDES) is evaluating implementation of a peer support worker (PSW) intervention at six recruiting sites (Germany, India, Israel, Tanzania, and Uganda) (ISRCTN26008944).... Read More about A multi-national peer support intervention: the UPSIDES pilot phase.