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Minimal information for studies of extracellular vesicles (MISEV2023): From basic to advanced approaches (2024)
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Welsh, J. A., Goberdhan, D. C. I., O'Driscoll, L., Buzas, E. I., Blenkiron, C., Bussolati, B., …Anderson, J. D. (2024). Minimal information for studies of extracellular vesicles (MISEV2023): From basic to advanced approaches. Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, 13(2), Article e12404. https://doi.org/10.1002/jev2.12404

Extracellular vesicles (EVs), through their complex cargo, can reflect the state of their cell of origin and change the functions and phenotypes of other cells. These features indicate strong biomarker and therapeutic potential and have generated bro... Read More about Minimal information for studies of extracellular vesicles (MISEV2023): From basic to advanced approaches.

Online algorithms for ambulance routing in disaster response with time-varying victim conditions (2024)
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Shiri, D., Akbari, V., & Salman, F. S. (2024). Online algorithms for ambulance routing in disaster response with time-varying victim conditions. OR Spectrum, 46(3), 785-819. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00291-024-00744-4

We present a novel online optimization approach to tackle the ambulance routing problem on a road network, specifically designed to handle uncertainties in travel times, triage levels, required treatment times of victims, and potential changes in vic... Read More about Online algorithms for ambulance routing in disaster response with time-varying victim conditions.

Urine Se concentration poorly predicts plasma Se concentration at sub-district scales in Zimbabwe, limiting its value as a biomarker of population Se status (2024)
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Mutonhodza, B., Dembedza, M. P., Joy, E. J. M., Manzeke-Kangara, M. G., Njovo, H., Nyadzayo, T. K., …Chopera, P. (2024). Urine Se concentration poorly predicts plasma Se concentration at sub-district scales in Zimbabwe, limiting its value as a biomarker of population Se status. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11, Article 1288748. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1288748

Introduction: The current study investigated the value of urine selenium (Se) concentration as a biomarker of population Se status in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

Method: Urine and plasma Se concentrations were measured among children aged 6–59 mont... Read More about Urine Se concentration poorly predicts plasma Se concentration at sub-district scales in Zimbabwe, limiting its value as a biomarker of population Se status.

Recording harms in randomized controlled trials of behavior change interventions: a scoping review and map of the evidence (2024)
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Papaioannou, D., Hamer-Kiwacz, S., Mooney, C., Cooper, C., O'Cathain, A., Sprange, K., & Moody, G. (2024). Recording harms in randomized controlled trials of behavior change interventions: a scoping review and map of the evidence. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 169, Article 111275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111275

Objectives: Randomized controlled trials evaluate diverse interventions. This can include medical interventions such as drugs or surgical procedures, or behavior change interventions (BCIs) that aim to change a habit, belief, or attitude to improve h... Read More about Recording harms in randomized controlled trials of behavior change interventions: a scoping review and map of the evidence.

Depression care integration in tuberculosis services: A feasibility assessment in Pakistan (2024)
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Afaq, S., Ayub, A., Faisal, M. R., Nisar, Z., Rehman, A. U., Ahmed, A., Zala, Todowede, O., & Siddiqi, N. (2024). Depression care integration in tuberculosis services: A feasibility assessment in Pakistan. Health Expectations, 27(1), Article e13985. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13985

Background: The co‐occurrence of depression among tuberculosis (TB) patients is a critical issue, contributing to poor treatment outcomes, prolonged hospitalisations and increased healthcare expenses. Objective: The objective of this study was to ass... Read More about Depression care integration in tuberculosis services: A feasibility assessment in Pakistan.

Linear and nonlinear optical investigations of polyvinyl chloride modified La2O3 nanocomposite films (2024)
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Alhassan, S., Alshammari, K., Alshammari, M., Alotaibi, T., Alshammari, A. H., Alhamazani, A., …Abdel Mohaymen Taha, T. (2024). Linear and nonlinear optical investigations of polyvinyl chloride modified La2O3 nanocomposite films. Results in Physics, 58, Article 107456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2024.107456

In the present work, we report the effect and improvement of PVC polymer blend nanocomposites performance with addition of lanthanum oxide (La2O3) nanofiller. The structural properties of the samples were studied using different characterization tech... Read More about Linear and nonlinear optical investigations of polyvinyl chloride modified La2O3 nanocomposite films.

Development and Scale-Up of a New Sulfone-Based Bismacycle as a Universal Precursor for Bi(V)-Mediated Electrophilic Arylation (2024)
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Fox, A., & Ball, L. T. (2024). Development and Scale-Up of a New Sulfone-Based Bismacycle as a Universal Precursor for Bi(V)-Mediated Electrophilic Arylation. Organic Process Research and Development, 28(2), 632-639. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.oprd.3c00509

The scope and practical utility of bismuth(V)-mediated electrophilic arylation have been greatly improved by the recent development of user-friendly protocols based on modular bismacycle reagents. Here, we report the scalable synthesis of a new bench... Read More about Development and Scale-Up of a New Sulfone-Based Bismacycle as a Universal Precursor for Bi(V)-Mediated Electrophilic Arylation.

An empirical critique of the low income low energy efficiency approach to measuring fuel poverty (2024)
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Semple, T., Rodrigues, L., Harvey, J., Figueredo, G., Nica-Avram, G., Gillott, M., …Goulding, J. (2024). An empirical critique of the low income low energy efficiency approach to measuring fuel poverty. Energy Policy, 186, Article 114014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2024.114014

Fuel poverty is a complex socioenvironmental issue of increasing global significance. In England, fuel poverty is assessed via the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) indicator, yet concerns exist regarding the efficacy of this metric given its... Read More about An empirical critique of the low income low energy efficiency approach to measuring fuel poverty.

Wetting of bio-rejuvenator nanodroplets on bitumen: A molecular dynamics investigation (2024)
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Xu, H., Zou, Y., Airey, G., Wang, H., Zhang, H., Wu, S., & Chen, A. (2024). Wetting of bio-rejuvenator nanodroplets on bitumen: A molecular dynamics investigation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 444, Article 141140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141140

Wetting is the first step during the mix process between rejuvenator and bitumen, which is important for mix efficiency and performance recovery. The wetting of bio-rejuvenator nanodroplets on bitumen was investigated by molecular dynamics (MD) simul... Read More about Wetting of bio-rejuvenator nanodroplets on bitumen: A molecular dynamics investigation.

Safety and efficacy of autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation with low-dose cyclophosphamide mobilisation and reduced intensity conditioning versus standard of care in refractory Crohn's disease (ASTIClite): an open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial (2024)
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Lindsay, J. O., Hind, D., Swaby, L., Berntsson, H., Bradburn, M., Bannur C, U., …Snowden, J. A. (2024). Safety and efficacy of autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation with low-dose cyclophosphamide mobilisation and reduced intensity conditioning versus standard of care in refractory Crohn's disease (ASTIClite): an open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9(4), 333-345. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2468-1253%2823%2900460-0

Background: A previous controlled trial of autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) in patients with refractory Crohn's disease did not meet its primary endpoint and reported high toxicity. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy... Read More about Safety and efficacy of autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation with low-dose cyclophosphamide mobilisation and reduced intensity conditioning versus standard of care in refractory Crohn's disease (ASTIClite): an open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial.

Numerical modelling of tsunami propagation in idealised converging water body geometries (2024)
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Chen, Z., Heller, V., & Briganti, R. (2024). Numerical modelling of tsunami propagation in idealised converging water body geometries. Coastal Engineering, 189, Article 104482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2024.104482

Tsunamis have caused many severe natural disasters in human history, such as in 2018 at Palu City located in a narrow bay resulting in over 4340 fatalities. The tsunami propagation characteristics are greatly affected by the water body geometry. For... Read More about Numerical modelling of tsunami propagation in idealised converging water body geometries.

How does perceived organizational support improve expatriates' outcomes during global crises? The mediating role of the ethical organizational climate in global organizations (2024)
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Georgiadou, A., Amari, A., Swalhi, A., & Hofaidhllaoui, M. (2024). How does perceived organizational support improve expatriates' outcomes during global crises? The mediating role of the ethical organizational climate in global organizations. Journal of International Management, 30(3), Article 101131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2024.101131

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted expatriates' work experiences, emphasizing the need to understand how organizations can mitigate negative consequences through meaningful support. However, a research gap exists regarding the association b... Read More about How does perceived organizational support improve expatriates' outcomes during global crises? The mediating role of the ethical organizational climate in global organizations.

A CFD study on the start-up hydrodynamics of fluid catalytic cracking regenerator integrated with chemical looping combustion (2024)
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Erdoğan, A., & Güleç, F. (in press). A CFD study on the start-up hydrodynamics of fluid catalytic cracking regenerator integrated with chemical looping combustion. Energy Sources, Part A, 46(1), 2941-2956. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2024.2311327

The integration of chemical looping combustion with fluid catalytic cracking (CLC-FCC) is an innovative concept that serves as a cost-effective method for CO2 capture in refineries. This approach has the potential to reduce refinery CO2 emissions by... Read More about A CFD study on the start-up hydrodynamics of fluid catalytic cracking regenerator integrated with chemical looping combustion.

Bertrand-Cournot profit reversal under non-commitment process innovation (2024)
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Zhang, Q., Wang, L. F., & Mukherjee, A. (2024). Bertrand-Cournot profit reversal under non-commitment process innovation. Manchester School, 92(4), 371-382. https://doi.org/10.1111/manc.12471

We provide a new reason for Bertrand-Cournot profit reversal. In a symmetric oligopoly, we show that firms get higher profits under Bertrand competition compared to Cournot competition under non-commitment process innovation if the products are suffi... Read More about Bertrand-Cournot profit reversal under non-commitment process innovation.

Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources (2024)
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Lakha, A., Fleming, N., Sonnex, K., Thornley, T., Anderson, C., Hand, . K., & Ashiru-Oredope, D. (2024). Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources. JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, 6(1), Article dlae011. https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlae011

Background: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (Antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths increase https://www.gov.uk/government/news/antibiotic-resistant-infections-And-Associated-deaths-i... Read More about Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources.

Refined linearly anisotropic couple-stress elasticity (2024)
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Soldatos, K. P. (2024). Refined linearly anisotropic couple-stress elasticity. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, https://doi.org/10.1177/10812865231222898

A recently developed, refined version of the conventional linear couple-stress theory of isotropic elasticity is extended to include the influence of anisotropic material effects. With this development, the implied refined theory (1) retains ability... Read More about Refined linearly anisotropic couple-stress elasticity.

Audio-based AI classifiers show no evidence of improved COVID-19 screening over simple symptoms checkers (2024)
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Coppock, H., Nicholson, G., Kiskin, I., Koutra, V., Baker, K., Budd, J., …Holmes, C. (2024). Audio-based AI classifiers show no evidence of improved COVID-19 screening over simple symptoms checkers. Nature Machine Intelligence, 6, 229-242. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42256-023-00773-8

Recent work has reported that respiratory audio-trained AI classifiers can accurately predict SARS-CoV-2 infection status. However, it has not yet been determined whether such model performance is driven by latent audio biomarkers with true causal li... Read More about Audio-based AI classifiers show no evidence of improved COVID-19 screening over simple symptoms checkers.

An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC with Output LC Filter (2024)
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Herrera, F., Mora, A., Cárdenas, R., Díaz, M., Rodríguez, J., & Rivera, M. (2024). An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC with Output LC Filter. Processes, 12(2), Article 348. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12020348

In some applications of microgrids and distributed generation, it is necessary to feed islanded or stand-alone loads with high-quality voltage to provide low total harmonic distortion (THD). To fulfil these demands, an 𝐿𝐶 filter is usuallyconnected t... Read More about An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC with Output LC Filter.

Craniectomy with soft tissue reconstruction for locally advanced non-melanoma skin cancer of scalp with calvarial invasion: The Nottingham experience (2024)
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Wong, Z. Y., Wickham, N., Bagirathan, S., Leggate, A., Smith, S. J., & Pollock, J. (2024). Craniectomy with soft tissue reconstruction for locally advanced non-melanoma skin cancer of scalp with calvarial invasion: The Nottingham experience. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 90, 175-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.016

Introduction: Locally advanced non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) involving the periosteum or calvarium poses a clinical challenge for patients who are unfit for immunotherapy due to medical comorbidities and/or frailty. This case series aims to investi... Read More about Craniectomy with soft tissue reconstruction for locally advanced non-melanoma skin cancer of scalp with calvarial invasion: The Nottingham experience.

2023 EULAR recommendations on imaging in diagnosis and management of crystal-induced arthropathies in clinical practice (2024)
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Mandl, P., D'Agostino, M. A., Navarro-Compán, V., Geßl, I., Sakellariou, G., Abhishek, A., …Filippou, G. (2024). 2023 EULAR recommendations on imaging in diagnosis and management of crystal-induced arthropathies in clinical practice. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 83, 752-759. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard-2023-224771

Objective: To formulate evidence-based recommendations and overarching principles on the use of imaging in the clinical management of crystal-induced arthropathies (CiAs). Methods: An international task force of 25 rheumatologists, radiologists, meth... Read More about 2023 EULAR recommendations on imaging in diagnosis and management of crystal-induced arthropathies in clinical practice.