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Justice for ‘thwarted fathers’? Problems for retrospective parental rights claims (2024)
Journal Article
BARON, T. (in press). Justice for ‘thwarted fathers’? Problems for retrospective parental rights claims. Moral Philosophy and Politics,

This paper examines the legitimacy of retrospective parental rights-claims through the lens of so-called ‘thwarted father’ cases: men who are unaware of their progeny’s existence until the window for establishing legal parentage (and associated right... Read More about Justice for ‘thwarted fathers’? Problems for retrospective parental rights claims.

A novel method for fast and efficient numerical simulation of microwave heating in liquids during mixing (2024)
Journal Article
Singh, B., Hefford, S., Sanchez-Perez, E., Barter, M., Slocombe, D., Cussen, S., & DIMITRAKIS, G. (in press). A novel method for fast and efficient numerical simulation of microwave heating in liquids during mixing. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer,

Microwave-assisted chemical reactions present potentially more sustainable routes for process intensification compared with traditional approaches, due to the reduction of reaction times, temperatures, and side reactions. Despite the common misconcep... Read More about A novel method for fast and efficient numerical simulation of microwave heating in liquids during mixing.

On the Myth of Psychotherapy (2024)
Journal Article
FRENCH, C. (in press). On the Myth of Psychotherapy. Philosophy, Psychiatry and Psychology,

Thomas Szasz famously argued that mental illness is a myth. Less famously, Szasz argued that since mental illness is a myth, so too is psychotherapy. Szasz’ claim that mental illness is a myth has been much discussed, but much less attention has been... Read More about On the Myth of Psychotherapy.

A critical approach to research on perioperative pain management (2024)
Journal Article
Joshi, G. P., Beloeil, H., Lobo, D. N., Pogatzki-Zahn, E. M., Sauter, A. R., Van De Velde, M., Wu, C. L., & Kehlet, H. (in press). A critical approach to research on perioperative pain management. British Journal of Anaesthesia,

Optimal postoperative pain management is a prerequisite for enhancing functional recovery after surgery. However, many studies assessing analgesic interventions have limitations. Consequently, further improvements in study design are urgently needed.... Read More about A critical approach to research on perioperative pain management.

Systemic Risk in Banking, Fire Sales, and Macroeconomic Disasters (2024)
Journal Article
Bougheas, S., Harvey, D. I., Kirman, A., & Nelson, D. (2024). Systemic Risk in Banking, Fire Sales, and Macroeconomic Disasters. Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, 168, Article 104975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jedc.2024.104975

We develop a dynamic computational network model of the banking system where fire sales provide the amplification mechanism of financial shocks. Each period a finite number of banks offers a large, but finite, number of loans to households. Banks wit... Read More about Systemic Risk in Banking, Fire Sales, and Macroeconomic Disasters.

Identifying behavior change techniques (BCTs) in responsive feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity—A systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Máire Áine Ní Eidhin, G., Matvienko-Sikar, K., & Redsell, S. A. (2024). Identifying behavior change techniques (BCTs) in responsive feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity—A systematic review. Obesity Reviews, Article e13857. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13857

Background
Complex interventions that include responsive infant feeding components can potentially prevent childhood obesity. To develop a replicable responsive feeding intervention, an understanding of the most effective behavior change techniques... Read More about Identifying behavior change techniques (BCTs) in responsive feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity—A systematic review.

Reliability of the audit committee in weak institutional environments: Evidence from Nigeria (2024)
Journal Article
Ashiru, F., Adegbite, E., Frecknall-Hughes, J., & Daodu, O. (2024). Reliability of the audit committee in weak institutional environments: Evidence from Nigeria. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, 57, Article 100657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intaccaudtax.2024.100657

Relying on institutional theory, this article presents external stakeholders’ perspectives on the factors that influence audit committees’ independence and reliability in a weak institutional context. We conducted 37 semi-structured interviews with t... Read More about Reliability of the audit committee in weak institutional environments: Evidence from Nigeria.

Formative work for the LEGEND (Low EnerGy DiEt iN adolescents with type 2 diabetes and obesity) study: a worked example of patient and public involvement in research (2024)
Journal Article
Blake, H., Law, J., Procter, E., Barrett, T., & Sachdev, P. (2024). Formative work for the LEGEND (Low EnerGy DiEt iN adolescents with type 2 diabetes and obesity) study: a worked example of patient and public involvement in research. Practical Diabetes, 41(4), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.2520

This study uses evidence-based guidance to report on patient and public involvement and engagement activity that informed the design of a feasibility trial to explore the use of low energy diet for children and young people with type 2 diabetes. Over... Read More about Formative work for the LEGEND (Low EnerGy DiEt iN adolescents with type 2 diabetes and obesity) study: a worked example of patient and public involvement in research.

Repeatability and reproducibility of the measurement of prepreg tack following ASTM D8336: Results of a round-robin study (2024)
Journal Article
Joesbury, A., Endruweit, A., Budelmann, D., Giannis, S., De Focatiis, D., Call, D., Chan, C., Choong, G., Clark, R., Collins, J., Fishpool, D., Garber, J., Ghose, S., Golding, J., Good, S., Jones, B., Meiners, D., Niitsoo, O., Palmer, C., Qian, C., …Yuan, H. (2025). Repeatability and reproducibility of the measurement of prepreg tack following ASTM D8336: Results of a round-robin study. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 188, Article 108561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108561

This study reports the findings from a round robin test exercise investigating ASTM D8336, a method for the measurement of tack of prepregs applicable to automated material placement technologies. Twelve participants tested two prepreg materials in a... Read More about Repeatability and reproducibility of the measurement of prepreg tack following ASTM D8336: Results of a round-robin study.

Efficient approaches for building-integrated photovoltaic modules: Advancements in phase change materials and fin designs (2024)
Journal Article
Kaplan, S., Sajadian, S., Mahdi, J. M., Mohammed, H. I., Tiji, M. E., Khosravi, K., Sen, S., & Talebizadehsardari, P. (2024). Efficient approaches for building-integrated photovoltaic modules: Advancements in phase change materials and fin designs. Journal of Energy Storage, 103(B), Article 114351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.114351

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer a sustainable energy solution yet encounter challenges such as low solar-to-electric conversion efficiency. Furthermore, elevated operating temperatures can degrade BIPV performance and reliability. This... Read More about Efficient approaches for building-integrated photovoltaic modules: Advancements in phase change materials and fin designs.

Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles (2024)
Journal Article
Evans, C., Clancy, G., Evans, K., Booth, A., Nazmeen, B., Timmons, S., Sunney, C., Clowes, M., Jones, N., & Spiby, H. (2024). Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles. BMJ Open, 14(10), Article e079153. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079153

OBJECTIVES
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased use of digital clinical consultations (phone or video calls) within UK maternity services. This project aimed to review the evidence on digital clinical consultations in maternity systems to illu... Read More about Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles.

Small and medium enterprises will use generative AI. But how can they be helped to implement it properly? (2024)
Report
Ochang, P., Eke, D., & Stahl, B. (2024). Small and medium enterprises will use generative AI. But how can they be helped to implement it properly?. ESPRC and RAI UK

Generative AI is changing the way our economies and businesses operate, and SMEs could be receiving more benefits from this transition. Over the past 12 months in the Responsible Generative AI for SMEs in UK and Africa (RAISE) project we have been wo... Read More about Small and medium enterprises will use generative AI. But how can they be helped to implement it properly?.

Mothers' experiences of negative interactions with health professionals when breastfeeding beyond 1 year (2024)
Journal Article
Jackson, J. E., Hallam, J., & Safari, R. (2024). Mothers' experiences of negative interactions with health professionals when breastfeeding beyond 1 year. Journal of Family and Child Health, 1(2), 58-62. https://doi.org/10.12968/jfch.2024.1.2.58

This study explores women's negative interactions with health professionals when continuing to breastfeed beyond the first year. The research used a cross-sectional design, with an online questionnaire to gather responses from women worldwide who rep... Read More about Mothers' experiences of negative interactions with health professionals when breastfeeding beyond 1 year.

Dissociable effects of hyperacusis and misophonia severity imply different mechanisms of decreased sound tolerance (2024)
Journal Article
Smees, R., Simner, J., Hoare, D. J., & Ward, J. (2024). Dissociable effects of hyperacusis and misophonia severity imply different mechanisms of decreased sound tolerance. International Journal of Audiology, https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2419558

Objective
It is thought that decreased sound tolerance can be subdivided into distinct types including misophonia (involving specific trigger sounds) and hyperacusis (broader in profile). However, there are few established methods for differentially... Read More about Dissociable effects of hyperacusis and misophonia severity imply different mechanisms of decreased sound tolerance.