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Individual differences in emoji comprehension: Gender, age, and culture (2024)
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Chen, Y., Yang, X., Howman, H., & Filik, R. (2024). Individual differences in emoji comprehension: Gender, age, and culture. PLoS ONE, 19(2), Article e0297379. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297379

Emoji are an important substitute for non-verbal cues (such as facial expressions) in online written communication. So far, however, little is known about individual differences regarding how they are perceived. In the current study, we examined the... Read More about Individual differences in emoji comprehension: Gender, age, and culture.

Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials (2024)
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Zhang, S., Yan, Y., Cheng, Z., & Wang, F. (2024). Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 224, Article 125325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.125325

This work proposes a fin-stone hybrid structure integrating fins (popular thermal enhancers) and natural stones (widely used sensible heat storage media) to enhance the heat transfer of phase change materials for on-site thermal energy storage applic... Read More about Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials.

Real-time embedded pressure and flow rate sensor in polydimethylsiloxane-based microchannel using fiber Bragg grating technique (2024)
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Zhang, Z., Hou, T., Ren, Y., Wang, C., Wang, Z., Pan, H., …Wang, J. (2024). Real-time embedded pressure and flow rate sensor in polydimethylsiloxane-based microchannel using fiber Bragg grating technique. Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 96, Article 102551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2024.102551

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has attracted huge interest as the soft material for microchannel fabrication, due to its high biocompatibility, durability and low cost. The rheological properties of the fluid and the deformable properties of PDMS substr... Read More about Real-time embedded pressure and flow rate sensor in polydimethylsiloxane-based microchannel using fiber Bragg grating technique.

The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action (2024)
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Emery, J., Leonardi-Bee, J., Coleman, T., McDaid, L., & Naughton, F. (2024). The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Article ntae026. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntae026

Introduction Digital cessation support appeals to pregnant smokers. In two pooled RCTs, MiQuit, a pregnancy-specific tailored text messaging intervention, did not show effectiveness for validated prolonged abstinence. However, secondary outcomes and... Read More about The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action.

Perception and appropriation of a web-based recovery narratives intervention: qualitative interview study (2024)
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Ali, Y., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Llewellyn-Beardsley, J., Ng, F., Yeo, C., Franklin, D., …Slade, M. (2024). Perception and appropriation of a web-based recovery narratives intervention: qualitative interview study. Frontiers in Digital Health, 6, Article 1297935. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2024.1297935

Introduction Mental health recovery narratives are widely available to the public, and can benefit people affected by mental health problems. The NEON Intervention is a novel web-based digital health intervention providing access to the NEON Colle... Read More about Perception and appropriation of a web-based recovery narratives intervention: qualitative interview study.

Repeat patient testing-quality control compared to commercial quality control material for the Sysmex XT-2000iV hematology analyzer in a multi-site veterinary laboratory (2024)
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Daly, S., Rishniw, M., Graham, P. A., & Freeman, K. P. (2024). Repeat patient testing-quality control compared to commercial quality control material for the Sysmex XT-2000iV hematology analyzer in a multi-site veterinary laboratory. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 53(S1), 48-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.13332

Background: Quality control material (QCM) for hematology in veterinary laboratories is limited, and repeat patient testing quality control (RPT‐QC) is an alternative method using excess matrix‐specific samples. Objectives: This study aimed to determ... Read More about Repeat patient testing-quality control compared to commercial quality control material for the Sysmex XT-2000iV hematology analyzer in a multi-site veterinary laboratory.

Risk and protective factors for self-harm thoughts and behaviours in transgender and gender diverse people: A systematic review (2024)
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Bird, K., Arcelus, J., Matsagoura, L., O'Shea, B. A., & Townsend, E. (2024). Risk and protective factors for self-harm thoughts and behaviours in transgender and gender diverse people: A systematic review. Heliyon, 10(5), Article E26074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26074

Background: Self-harm (any self-injury or -poisoning regardless of intent) is highly prevalent in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations. It is strongly associated with various adverse health and wellbeing outcomes, including suicide. Despi... Read More about Risk and protective factors for self-harm thoughts and behaviours in transgender and gender diverse people: A systematic review.

Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids (2024)
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Suvannapruk, W., Fisher, L. E., Luckett, J. C., Edney, M. K., Kotowska, A. M., Kim, D. H., …Alexander, M. R. (2024). Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids. Advanced Science, 11(15), Article 2306000. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202306000

A key goal for implanted medical devices is that they do not elicit a detrimental immune response. Macrophages play critical roles in the modulation of the host immune response and are the cells responsible for persistent inflammatory reactions to im... Read More about Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids.

In Pursuit of Impact: How Psychological Contract Research Can Make the Work-World a Better Place (2024)
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Kraak, J. M., Hansen, S. D., Griep, Y., Bhattacharya, S., Bojovic, N., Diehl, M., …Tekleab, A. (in press). In Pursuit of Impact: How Psychological Contract Research Can Make the Work-World a Better Place. Group and Organization Management, https://doi.org/10.1177/10596011241233019

This paper is the result of the collective work undertaken by a group of Psychological Contract (PC) and Sustainability scholars from around the world, following the 2023 Bi-Annual PC Small Group Conference (Kedge Business School, Bordeaux, France).... Read More about In Pursuit of Impact: How Psychological Contract Research Can Make the Work-World a Better Place.

Melatonin is a potential novel analgesic agent for osteoarthritis: Evidence from cohort studies in humans and preclinical research in rats (2024)
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Li, H., Zhou, B., Wu, J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., …Zeng, C. (2024). Melatonin is a potential novel analgesic agent for osteoarthritis: Evidence from cohort studies in humans and preclinical research in rats. Journal of Pineal Research, 76(2), Article e12945. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpi.12945

Melatonin exhibits potential for pain relief and long-term safety profile. We examined the analgesic effects of oral melatonin on osteoarthritis (OA) and investigated the underlying mechanism. Using data from a UK primary care database, we conducted... Read More about Melatonin is a potential novel analgesic agent for osteoarthritis: Evidence from cohort studies in humans and preclinical research in rats.

Consumer data and price discrimination by consideration sets (2024)
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Chioveanu, I. (2024). Consumer data and price discrimination by consideration sets. Economics Letters, 236, Article 111605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2024.111605

In a homogeneous product oligopoly with probabilistic consideration, identical retailers compete in prices over two periods. In period two, purchase history data enables price discrimination based on consumers’ consideration patterns. Retailers discr... Read More about Consumer data and price discrimination by consideration sets.

Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range (2024)
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Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., & Soeiro, T. B. (2024). Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(5), 5750-5763. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3365391

In this article, a reconfigurable isolated dc/dc converter is proposed suitable for a wide output voltage range of 180–1500 V for efficient onshore charging in maritime applications. The proposed circuit concept can also fulfill the requirements of o... Read More about Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range.

The association between living alone, loneliness and suicide mortality and effect modification by age: A case:control study (2024)
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Alothman, D., Lewis, S., Card, T., Tyrrell, E., & Fogarty, A. W. (2024). The association between living alone, loneliness and suicide mortality and effect modification by age: A case:control study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 352, 278-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.02.047

Background: Social isolation is a potentially reversible risk factor for suicide. Methods: A matched case control study design was used. The study population was from England and identified from an electronic primary case database with linkage to a s... Read More about The association between living alone, loneliness and suicide mortality and effect modification by age: A case:control study.

Use of wearables among Multiple Sclerosis patients and healthcare Professionals: A scoping review (2024)
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Alsulami, S., Konstantinidis, S. T., & Wharrad, H. (2024). Use of wearables among Multiple Sclerosis patients and healthcare Professionals: A scoping review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 184, Article 105376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105376

Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an increasingly prevalent chronic, autoimmune, and inflammatory central nervous system illness, whose common symptoms undermine the quality of life of patients and their families. Recent technical breakthrough... Read More about Use of wearables among Multiple Sclerosis patients and healthcare Professionals: A scoping review.

Root plasticity vs. elasticity – When are responses acclimative? (2024)
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Colombi, T., Pandey, B. K., Chawade, A., Bennett, M. J., Mooney, S., & Keller, T. (2024). Root plasticity vs. elasticity – When are responses acclimative?. Trends in Plant Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2024.01.003

Spatiotemporal soil heterogeneity and the resulting edaphic stress cycles can be decisive for crop growth. However, our understanding of the acclimative value of root responses to heterogeneous soil conditions remains limited. We outline a framework... Read More about Root plasticity vs. elasticity – When are responses acclimative?.

Numerical simulation of long-range open quantum many-body dynamics with tree tensor networks (2024)
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Sulz, D., Lubich, C., Ceruti, G., Lesanovsky, I., & Carollo, F. (2024). Numerical simulation of long-range open quantum many-body dynamics with tree tensor networks. Physical Review A, 109(2), Article 022420. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreva.109.022420

Open quantum systems provide a conceptually simple setting for the exploration of collective behavior stemming from the competition between quantum effects, many-body interactions, and dissipative processes. They may display dynamics distinct from th... Read More about Numerical simulation of long-range open quantum many-body dynamics with tree tensor networks.

The role of cognitive and applied executive function skills in learning rational number knowledge (2024)
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Gilmore, C., Simsek, E., Eaves, J., & Cragg, L. (2024). The role of cognitive and applied executive function skills in learning rational number knowledge. Learning and Individual Differences, 110, Article 102408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2024.102408

Executive functions are associated with concurrent and future mathematics achievement, however, we know less about how they are involved in learning new mathematics material. We investigated the contribution of executive functions to learning new mat... Read More about The role of cognitive and applied executive function skills in learning rational number knowledge.

Gender Quota Adoption and the Qualifications of Parliamentarians (2024)
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Aldrich, A. S., & Daniel, W. T. (2024). Gender Quota Adoption and the Qualifications of Parliamentarians. Journal of Politics, 86(2), 798–803. https://doi.org/10.1086/727603

Gender quotas in legislative elections are a central component of institutional reform to foster women’s inclusion in politics. However, stigma remains that women elected under quotas may be of lower quality than the men that they replace. We investi... Read More about Gender Quota Adoption and the Qualifications of Parliamentarians.

Urbanization without guarantees: articulation, rentier capitalism and occupancy on the agrarian urban frontier (2024)
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Cowan, T. (2024). Urbanization without guarantees: articulation, rentier capitalism and occupancy on the agrarian urban frontier. Urban Geography, https://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2024.2308399

This article engages with the work of Stuart Hall to examine conditions of agrarian city-making on India’s urban frontier. The article draws on Hall’s writings on articulation and marxist method to propose an approach to studying the urban frontier “... Read More about Urbanization without guarantees: articulation, rentier capitalism and occupancy on the agrarian urban frontier.