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Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.) (2024)
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Booth, S. W., Kurtz, B., Heer, M. I., Mooney, S. J., & Sturrock, C. J. (2024). Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.). Pedobiologia, 107, Article 151000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2024.151000

Insecticide treated seeds are commonly used to reduce yield losses from burrowing insect damage such as wireworms. Using temporal X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) of soil-filled bioassays, we aimed to quantify changes in burrow network production and s... Read More about Insecticide exposure can increase burrow network production and alter burrow network structure in soil dwelling insects (Agriotes spp.).

Engaging faith for a sustainable urban future (2024)
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Ives, C. D., & Baker, C. (2024). Engaging faith for a sustainable urban future. Global Sustainability, 7, Article e45. https://doi.org/10.1017/sus.2024.32

Global environmental research and policy frameworks have begun to emphasize the importance of culture and multi-sector partnerships for urban sustainability governance. However, there has been little explicit attention paid to religion and belief as... Read More about Engaging faith for a sustainable urban future.

Optimal reinsurance with a systemic surplus shock (2024)
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Jung, K., & Park, S. (2024). Optimal reinsurance with a systemic surplus shock. Economics Letters, 244, Article 112013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2024.112013

We examine the optimal reinsurance and asset allocation strategies for an insurer who minimizes the ruin probability and faces a systemic surplus shock. Analytically tractable solutions are obtained when this shock occurs at an uncertain time. We the... Read More about Optimal reinsurance with a systemic surplus shock.

‘How-To:’ Scoping Review? (2024)
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Pollock, D., Evans, C., Jia, R. M., Alexander, L., Pieper, D., Brandão de Moraes, É., DJ Peters, M., Tricco, A. C., Khalil, H., Godfrey, C. M., Saran, A., Campbell, F., & Munn, Z. (in press). ‘How-To:’ Scoping Review?. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, Article 111572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111572

Scoping reviews are a type of evidence synthesis that aims to identify and map the breadth of evidence available on a particular topic, field, concept, or issue, within or across a defined context or contexts. Scoping reviews can contribute to clinic... Read More about ‘How-To:’ Scoping Review?.

An Undergraduate Practical for Evaluation of Powdery Battery Materials with a Metallic Cavity Electrode (2024)
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Jiang, T., & Chen, G. Z. (2024). An Undergraduate Practical for Evaluation of Powdery Battery Materials with a Metallic Cavity Electrode. Journal of Chemical Education, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00648

Selection and development of novel and better materials for batteries are essential for renewable energy storage and zero or low carbon emission. This experimental design aims first to demonstrate a novel copper metal cavity electrode (Cu-MCE) for th... Read More about An Undergraduate Practical for Evaluation of Powdery Battery Materials with a Metallic Cavity Electrode.

Myocardial Scar Imaging: Viability Beyond REVIVED (2024)
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Kiberu, Y., Jathanna, N., Narayanan, N., Vanezis, A. P., Erhayiem, B., Graham, A., & Jamil-Copley, S. (2024). Myocardial Scar Imaging: Viability Beyond REVIVED. Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports, 17, 107–114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-024-09597-5

Purpose of Review: It was previously believed that the presence of myocardial viability in patients with significant coronary artery disease improved outcomes following revascularisation, but the landmark STITCH trial found no significant correlation... Read More about Myocardial Scar Imaging: Viability Beyond REVIVED.

The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech (2024)
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Desai, S., Bailey, K., & Filik, R. (2024). The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech. Cognition and Emotion, https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2024.2412611

Figurative expressions are commonly used in everyday language as a device for conveying emotion. Hyperbole (e.g. “It took ages for him to arrive”) specifically can provide linguistic emphasis; especially when speakers wish to convey emotional evaluat... Read More about The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech.

Board Nationality Diversity and Firm Value (2024)
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Chen, J., Dedman, E., Kim, J. R., Metwally, T., & Stark, A. W. (2024). Board Nationality Diversity and Firm Value. British Journal of Management, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12872

Using management, finance and social psychology theories, we challenge the common perception that demographic diversity on boards of directors is unequivocally beneficial for firms. Employing a sample of 3826 UK firm‐years, we analyse the dual nature... Read More about Board Nationality Diversity and Firm Value.

Comparison of Echo Planar and Turbo Spin Echo Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging in Intraoperative MRI (2024)
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Thorpe, J. C., Thust, S. C., Gillon, C. H., Rowe, S., Swain, C. E., MacArthur, D. C., Howarth, S. P., Avula, S., Morgan, P. S., & Dineen, R. A. (2024). Comparison of Echo Planar and Turbo Spin Echo Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging in Intraoperative MRI. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.29614

Background: Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is routinely used in brain tumor surgery guided by intraoperative MRI (IoMRI). However, conventional echo planar imaging DWI (EPI-DWI) is susceptible to distortion and artifacts that affect image quality.... Read More about Comparison of Echo Planar and Turbo Spin Echo Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging in Intraoperative MRI.

What validated instruments, that measure implementation outcomes, are suitable for use in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting? A systematic review of systematic reviews (2024)
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Dodds, E., Redsell, S., Timmons, S., & Manning, J. C. (2024). What validated instruments, that measure implementation outcomes, are suitable for use in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting? A systematic review of systematic reviews. Implementation Science, 19, Article 70

Background/aims
The measurement of implementation outcomes can establish the success of implementing evidence into practice. However, implementation outcomes are seldom measured in acute healthcare settings, such as Paediatric Intensive Care Units (... Read More about What validated instruments, that measure implementation outcomes, are suitable for use in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting? A systematic review of systematic reviews.

Investigating the reasons behind a later or missed diagnosis of Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in young people: a population cohort study. Abbreviated title: Reasons behind late or missed ADHD diagnosis in young people (2024)
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Barclay, I., Sayal, K., Ford, T., John, A., Taylor, M. J., Thapar, A., Langley, K., & Martin, J. (in press). Investigating the reasons behind a later or missed diagnosis of Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in young people: a population cohort study. Abbreviated title: Reasons behind late or missed ADHD diagnosis in young people. JCPP Advances,

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition, more often diagnosed in males. In many individuals, particularly females, ADHD is diagnosed later or missed, the reasons for this are not fully unde... Read More about Investigating the reasons behind a later or missed diagnosis of Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in young people: a population cohort study. Abbreviated title: Reasons behind late or missed ADHD diagnosis in young people.

Development of an orthotopic medulloblastoma zebrafish model for rapid drug testing (2024)
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van Bree, N., Oppelt, A.-S., Lindström, S., Zhou, L., Boutin, L., Coyle, B., Swartling, F. J., Johnsen, J. I., Bräutigam, L., & Wilhelm, M. (2024). Development of an orthotopic medulloblastoma zebrafish model for rapid drug testing. Neuro-Oncology, https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noae210

Background

Medulloblastoma (MB) is one of the most common malignant brain tumors in children. Current preclinical in vivo model systems for MB have increased our understanding of molecular mechanisms regulating MB development. However, they may no... Read More about Development of an orthotopic medulloblastoma zebrafish model for rapid drug testing.

Inclusion o'clock—Time embodiment in the experiences of disabled employees (2024)
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Georgiadou, A., & Damianidou, E. (2024). Inclusion o'clock—Time embodiment in the experiences of disabled employees. Gender, Work and Organization, https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13204

This study introduces the concept of “timeism” to examine how ableist assumptions about time and productivity intersect to marginalize disabled workers in organizational contexts. Drawing on qualitative interviews with disabled workers in Cyprus, we... Read More about Inclusion o'clock—Time embodiment in the experiences of disabled employees.

Practicality, Validity, and Responsiveness of Using the Proxy Version of the Child Health Utility–9 Dimensions With Children Aged 2 to 5 Years (2024)
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Sach, T. H., Williams, H. C., Allen, H., Boyle, R., Kelleher, M., Brown, S., Cork, M., Flohr, C., Jay, N., Lartey, S., Davies, C., Lawton, S., Perkin, M., Ridd, M., Brooks, J., Tarr, S., Wyatt, L., & Thomas, K. (2024). Practicality, Validity, and Responsiveness of Using the Proxy Version of the Child Health Utility–9 Dimensions With Children Aged 2 to 5 Years. Value in Health, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2024.08.010


Objectives
To assess the practicality, validity and responsiveness of proxy CHU-9D in children aged 2-5 years.

Methods
We used data from BEEP, a UK randomised co... Read More about Practicality, Validity, and Responsiveness of Using the Proxy Version of the Child Health Utility–9 Dimensions With Children Aged 2 to 5 Years.

Effects of hydrogen irradiation on the electrical properties of dilute nitride GaAsN Schottky diodes (2024)
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Bachir Bouiadjra, W., Kadaoui, M. A., Saidane, A., Shafi, M., Al mashary, F. S., Al huwayz, M., Alotaibi, S., Almalki, A., Alhassan, S., & Henini, M. (2024). Effects of hydrogen irradiation on the electrical properties of dilute nitride GaAsN Schottky diodes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 35(28), Article 1885. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13584-3

Electrical characteristics of as-grown and hydrogen-irradiated GaAsN Schottky diodes having different contents of nitrogen (N = 0–1.2%) have been investigated. In this work, the effect of hydrogen irradiation on the electrical properties of Schottky... Read More about Effects of hydrogen irradiation on the electrical properties of dilute nitride GaAsN Schottky diodes.

A case of bovine erythropoietic protoporphyria in a female Limousin calf (2024)
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CAPUZZELLO, G., Kaczmarska, A., Gutierrez Quintana, R., Jonsson, N. N., & Viora, L. (2024). A case of bovine erythropoietic protoporphyria in a female Limousin calf. Large Animal Review, 30(5), 223-226

Bovine erythropoietic protoporphyria (BCEPP) is a rare genetic disorder predominantly affecting Limousin and, sporadically, Blonde Aquitaine cattle. It arises from diminished or absent ferrochelatase activity, causing the toxic build up of protoporph... Read More about A case of bovine erythropoietic protoporphyria in a female Limousin calf.

Semantic Modelling of a Manufacturing Value Chain: Disruption Response Planning (2024)
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Elshafei, B., Martínez-Arellano, G., Chaplin, J. C., & Ratchev, S. (2024). Semantic Modelling of a Manufacturing Value Chain: Disruption Response Planning. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 58(19), 789-794. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.202

Supply chains have been profoundly impacted by recent global disruptions, resulting in widespread shortages of parts, goods, and raw materials, significantly affecting the manufacturing sector to the extent of halting production lin... Read More about Semantic Modelling of a Manufacturing Value Chain: Disruption Response Planning.

One-dimensional components in the K-moduli of smooth Fano 3-folds (2024)
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Abban, H., Cheltsov, I., Denisova, E., Etxabarri Alberdi, E., Kaloghiros, A.-S., Jiao, D., Martinez Garcia, J., & Papazachariou, T. (2024). One-dimensional components in the K-moduli of smooth Fano 3-folds. Journal of Algebraic Geometry, https://doi.org/10.1090/jag/839+

By identifying K-polystable limits in 4 specific deformations families of smooth Fano 3-folds, we complete the classification of one-dimensional components in the K-moduli space of smoothable Fano 3-folds.

Multiplexing projects: supervising undergraduate research projects with larger cohorts (2024)
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Nisbet, E., Scott, D., & Campeotto, I. (in press). Multiplexing projects: supervising undergraduate research projects with larger cohorts. The Biochemist,

Almost all undergraduate students in the UK complete a final year research project or dissertation. In the molecular biosciences field, these projects are often based in individual research laboratory. However, with increasing student numbers, fallin... Read More about Multiplexing projects: supervising undergraduate research projects with larger cohorts.