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Connectivity-guided intermittent theta burst versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled trial (2024)
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Morriss, R., Briley, P. M., Webster, L., Abdelghani, M., Barber, S., Bates, P., …Auer, D. P. (2024). Connectivity-guided intermittent theta burst versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled trial. Nature Medicine, 30(2), 403–413. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02764-z

Disruption in reciprocal connectivity between the right anterior insula and the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is associated with depression and may be a target for neuromodulation. In a five-center, parallel, double-blind, randomized controlled... Read More about Connectivity-guided intermittent theta burst versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled trial.

Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors (2024)
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Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2024). Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.1109/tdei.2024.3355032

This contribution elucidates the impact of the fillet radius, a geometric feature of rectangular insulated wires not commonly considered, on the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in low-voltage machine turn-to-turn winding insulation. Initia... Read More about Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors.

Cost-utility analysis of molnupiravir plus usual care versus usual care alone as early treatment for community-based adults with COVID-19 and increased risk of adverse outcomes in the UK PANORAMIC trial (2024)
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Png, M. E., Harris, V., Grabey, J., Hart, N. D., Jani, B. D., Butler, D., …Petrou, S. (in press). Cost-utility analysis of molnupiravir plus usual care versus usual care alone as early treatment for community-based adults with COVID-19 and increased risk of adverse outcomes in the UK PANORAMIC trial. British Journal of General Practice, Article 0444. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2023.0444

The cost-effectiveness of molnupiravir, an oral antiviral for early treatment of SARS-CoV-2, has not been established in vaccinated populations. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of molnupiravir relative to usual care alone among mainly vaccinated c... Read More about Cost-utility analysis of molnupiravir plus usual care versus usual care alone as early treatment for community-based adults with COVID-19 and increased risk of adverse outcomes in the UK PANORAMIC trial.

Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis (2024)
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Andrews, J., & Lunt, S. (2024). Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis. Mathematics, 12(2), Article 292. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12020292

A recent development in Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), known as Dynamic and Dependent Tree Theory (D2T2), accounts for dependencies between the basic events, making FTA more powerful. The method uses an integrated combination of Binary Decision Diagrams... Read More about Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis.

MicroRNA expression profile of chicken jejunum in different time points Eimeria maxima infection (2024)
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Jebessa, E., Bello, S. F., Guo, L., Tuli, M. D., Hanotte, O., & Nie, Q. (2024). MicroRNA expression profile of chicken jejunum in different time points Eimeria maxima infection. Frontiers in Immunology, 14, Article 1331532. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1331532

Coccidiosis stands as a protozoan disease of notable economic impact, characterized by an intracellular parasite that exerts substantial influence over poultry production. This invasion disrupts the integrity of the enteric mucosa, leading to the eme... Read More about MicroRNA expression profile of chicken jejunum in different time points Eimeria maxima infection.

Perioperative pain management for appendicectomy: A systematic review and Procedure-specific Postoperative Pain Management recommendations (2024)
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Freys, J. C., Bigalke, S. M., Mertes, M., Lobo, D. N., Pogatzki-Zahn, E. M., Freys, S. M., & The PROSPECT Working Group of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA). (2024). Perioperative pain management for appendicectomy: A systematic review and Procedure-specific Postoperative Pain Management recommendations. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 41(3), 174-187. https://doi.org/10.1097/eja.0000000000001953

BACKGROUND Despite being a commonly performed surgical procedure, pain management for appendicectomy is often neglected because of insufficient evidence on the most effective treatment options. OBJECTIVE To provide evidence-based recommendatio... Read More about Perioperative pain management for appendicectomy: A systematic review and Procedure-specific Postoperative Pain Management recommendations.

The Effects of Preoperative Glycaemic Control (HbA1c) on Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Data from a Tertiary-Referral Bariatric Centre in the UK (2024)
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Wilmington, R., Abuawwad, M., Holt, G., Anderson, R., Aldafas, R., Awad, S., & Idris, I. (2024). The Effects of Preoperative Glycaemic Control (HbA1c) on Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Data from a Tertiary-Referral Bariatric Centre in the UK. Obesity Surgery, 34, 850-854. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-023-06964-x

Background: Current recommendations advocate the achievement of an optimal glucose control (HbA1c < 69mmol/mol) prior to elective surgery to reduce risks of peri- and post-operative complications, but the relevance for this glycaemic threshold prior... Read More about The Effects of Preoperative Glycaemic Control (HbA1c) on Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Data from a Tertiary-Referral Bariatric Centre in the UK.

Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application (2024)
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Yang, D., Bao, R., Clare, A. T., Choi, K., & Hou, X. (2024). Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 660, 136-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.091

Hypothesis Ice mitigation has received increasing attention due to the severe safety and economic threats of icing hazards to modern industries. Slippery icephobic surface is a potential ice mitigation approach due to its ultra-low ice adhesion stre... Read More about Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application.

Targeted intradermal delivery of alpha-arbutin-loaded dissolving polymeric microneedles visualized by three-dimensional Orbitrap secondary ion mass spectrometry (3D OrbiSIMS) (2024)
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Li, Z., Marlow, M., Scurr, D., & Zhu, Z. (2024). Targeted intradermal delivery of alpha-arbutin-loaded dissolving polymeric microneedles visualized by three-dimensional Orbitrap secondary ion mass spectrometry (3D OrbiSIMS). European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 196, Article 114181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114181

Hyperpigmentation, a prevalent dermatological condition characterized by melanin overproduction, poses treatment challenges due to the hydrophilicity of alpha-arbutin, a widely utilized tyrosinase inhibitor. This study investigates... Read More about Targeted intradermal delivery of alpha-arbutin-loaded dissolving polymeric microneedles visualized by three-dimensional Orbitrap secondary ion mass spectrometry (3D OrbiSIMS).

A bulk-surface continuum theory for fluid flows and phase segregation with finite surface thickness (2024)
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Boschman, A., Espath, L., & van der Zee, K. G. (2024). A bulk-surface continuum theory for fluid flows and phase segregation with finite surface thickness. Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 460, Article 134055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physd.2024.134055

In this continuum theory, we propose a mathematical framework to study the mechanical interplay of bulk-surface materials undergoing deformation and phase segregation. To this end, we devise a principle of virtual powers with a bulk-surface dynamics,... Read More about A bulk-surface continuum theory for fluid flows and phase segregation with finite surface thickness.

Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study (2024)
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Landowska, A., Wilson, M. L., Craven, M. P., & Harrington, K. (2024). Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 184, Article 103206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2023.103206

With the growing concern for the health of ageing populations, much research continues to look at the impact of cognitive training, particularly in relation to cognitive decline. We sought to use novel techniques, including augmented reality and port... Read More about Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study.

National identity and attachment among overseas Chinese children: Diaspora tourism experiences (2024)
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Li, M., Liu, W., Zhang, C. X., & Dai, Z. (2024). National identity and attachment among overseas Chinese children: Diaspora tourism experiences. Journal of Travel Research, https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875231221673

Immigrants’ national identities in relation to their homelands have received considerable academic attention. Although childhood plays a substantial part in national identity, studies on diaspora tourism and immigrants have often overlooked children’... Read More about National identity and attachment among overseas Chinese children: Diaspora tourism experiences.

Factors influencing employers’ support for employees with acquired brain injuries or mental illness to return to- and stay in work: A qualitative systematic review (2024)
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Craven, K., De Dios Pérez, B., Holmes, J., Fisher, R., & Radford, K. A. (in press). Factors influencing employers’ support for employees with acquired brain injuries or mental illness to return to- and stay in work: A qualitative systematic review. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-230214

BACKGROUND: People with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) often experience residual limitations and co-morbid mental illnesses that restrict work participation. Employers are key in enabling successful return-to-work and job retention. OBJECTIVE: This r... Read More about Factors influencing employers’ support for employees with acquired brain injuries or mental illness to return to- and stay in work: A qualitative systematic review.

A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing (2024)
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Hallewell, M., Dadashi, N., & Ryan, B. (2024). A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 101, 78-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2023.12.017

There are limited numbers of naturalistic studies of behaviours in response to safety interventions, such as novel lighting products at road crossings. The study used a theory-based approach to evaluate behavioural responses to a novel, ground-mounte... Read More about A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing.

Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel (2024)
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Schepperle, M., Samkhaniani, N., Magnini, M., Woias, P., & Stroh, A. (2024). Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel. ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 146(3), Article 031801. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064330

Facing discrepancies between numerical simulation, experimental measurement, and theory is common in studies of fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels. The cause of these discrepancies is often linked to the transition from the macroscale to t... Read More about Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel.

Provably Secure Decisions based on Potentially Malicious Information (2024)
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Wang, D., Muller, T., & Sun, J. (2024). Provably Secure Decisions based on Potentially Malicious Information. IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, https://doi.org/10.1109/TDSC.2024.3353295

There are various security-critical decisions routinely made, based on information provided by peers: routing messages, user reports, sensor data, navigational information, blockchain updates, etc. Jury theorems were proposed in sociology to make dec... Read More about Provably Secure Decisions based on Potentially Malicious Information.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of online recorded recovery narratives in improving quality of life for people with non-psychotic mental health problems: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (2024)
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Slade, M., Rennick‐Egglestone, S., Elliott, R. A., Newby, C., Robinson, C., Gavan, S. P., …Llewellyn-Beardsley, J. (2024). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of online recorded recovery narratives in improving quality of life for people with non-psychotic mental health problems: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. World Psychiatry, 23(1), 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21176

Narratives describing first-hand experiences of recovery from mental health problems are widely available. Emerging evidence suggests that engaging with mental health recovery narratives can benefit people experiencing mental health problems, but no... Read More about Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of online recorded recovery narratives in improving quality of life for people with non-psychotic mental health problems: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

The long way to tax transparency: lessons from the early publishers of country-by-country reports (2024)
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Godar, S., Aliprandi, G., Faccio, T., Janský, P., & Toledo Ruiz, K. (2024). The long way to tax transparency: lessons from the early publishers of country-by-country reports. International Tax and Public Finance, 31(2), 593-634. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10797-023-09818-5

In this paper, we analyse a sample of voluntarily published country-by-country reports (CbCRs) of 35 multinational enterprises (MNEs). We assess the value added and the limitations of qualitative and quantitative information provided in the reports b... Read More about The long way to tax transparency: lessons from the early publishers of country-by-country reports.