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Defining the disturbance in cortical glutamate and GABA function in psychosis and its origins and consequences (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Deakin, B., Liddle, E., Rathnaiah, M., Gregory, C., Katshu, M., Wiliams, G., Conen, S., Smallman, R., Koelewijn, L. C., Anton, A., Kumar, J., Gasgoyne, L. E., Chen, C., Nikkheslat, N., Evans, J., Lanz, B., Walters, J., Talbot, P., Palaniyappan, L., Singh, K. D., …Liddle, P. F. Defining the disturbance in cortical glutamate and GABA function in psychosis and its origins and consequences

It is widely thought that the onset of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia may arise from an early neurotoxic phase, possibly related to oxidative stress or inflammation, and a late residual damage phase associated with persistent negative symptoms.... Read More about Defining the disturbance in cortical glutamate and GABA function in psychosis and its origins and consequences.

Anisotropic Icephobic Mechanisms of Textured Surface: Barrier or Accelerator? (2024)
Journal Article
Yang, D., Zheng, Y., Li, J., Clare, A. T., Choi, K.-S., & Hou, X. (2024). Anisotropic Icephobic Mechanisms of Textured Surface: Barrier or Accelerator?. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c08004

Icing has been seen as an economic and safety hazard due to its threats to aviation, power generation, offshore platforms, etc., where passive icephobic surfaces with a surface texturing design have the potential to address this problem. However, the... Read More about Anisotropic Icephobic Mechanisms of Textured Surface: Barrier or Accelerator?.

Metal factories in the early universe (2024)
Journal Article
Eales, S., Gomez, H., Dunne, L., Dye, S., & Smith, M. W. L. (2024). Metal factories in the early universe. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 532(3), 2905–2919. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stae1564

We have estimated the mass of metals in the molecular gas in 13 dusty star-forming galaxies at z ∼ 4 in which the gas, based on previous observations, lies in a cold rotating disk. We estimated the metal masses using either the submillimetre line or... Read More about Metal factories in the early universe.

Vivaldi: An amplicon-based whole genome sequencing method for the four seasonal human coronaviruses 229E, NL63, OC43 & HKU1, alongside SARS-CoV-2 (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
McClure, C. P., Tsoleridis, T., Holmes, N., Chappell, J. G., Byaruhanga, T., Duncan, J., Tofan, M., Khater, A., Berry, L., Clark, G., Irving, W. L., Tarr, A. W., Ball, J. K., Astbury, S., & Loose, M. Vivaldi: An amplicon-based whole genome sequencing method for the four seasonal human coronaviruses 229E, NL63, OC43 & HKU1, alongside SARS-CoV-2

Prior to the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in 2019, Alphacoronaviruses 229E and NL63 and Betacoronaviruses OC43 and HKU1 were already established endemic ‘common cold’ viral infections. Despite their collective contribution towards global respiratory morbi... Read More about Vivaldi: An amplicon-based whole genome sequencing method for the four seasonal human coronaviruses 229E, NL63, OC43 & HKU1, alongside SARS-CoV-2.

Developing colloidal nanoparticles for inkjet printing of devices with optical properties tuneable from the UV to the NIR (2024)
Journal Article
Austin, J. S., Xiao, W., Wang, F., Cottam, N. D., Rivers, G., Ward, E. B., …James, T. S. (2024). Developing colloidal nanoparticles for inkjet printing of devices with optical properties tuneable from the UV to the NIR. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TC01917B

Colloidal low-dimensional photo-sensitive nanomaterials have attracted significant interest for optoelectronic device applications where inkjet printing offers a high accuracy and low waste route for their deposition on silicon-based, as well as flex... Read More about Developing colloidal nanoparticles for inkjet printing of devices with optical properties tuneable from the UV to the NIR.

A systematic review of methodologies for human behavior modelling and routing optimization in large-scale evacuation planning (2024)
Journal Article
Aldahlawi, R. Y., Akbari, V., & Lawson, G. (2024). A systematic review of methodologies for human behavior modelling and routing optimization in large-scale evacuation planning. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 110, Article 104638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104638

Frequent and escalating natural disasters pose an increasing threat to society and the environment. Effective disaster management strategies are crucial to mitigate their impact. This paper reviews recent methodologies for large-scale evacuation plan... Read More about A systematic review of methodologies for human behavior modelling and routing optimization in large-scale evacuation planning.

Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Biswas, I., Nalbant, G., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (in press). Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology International, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05652-y

This systematic review aimed to synthesise the content, structure, and delivery characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis symptoms, including joint pain and joint function. JBI guidelines were followed. 17 databases... Read More about Key characteristics of effective yoga interventions for managing osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

University s/cyborgs widening undergraduate access (2024)
Journal Article
Madriaga, M. (2024). University s/cyborgs widening undergraduate access. Educational Review, https://doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2024.2364704

This study sought to examine questions of race in higher education widening access policy and practice in England. I was keen on seeking perceptions and stories of those who do work in this area, raising awareness of higher education opportunities to... Read More about University s/cyborgs widening undergraduate access.

A large-scale and PCR-referenced vocal audio dataset for COVID-19 (2024)
Journal Article
Budd, J., Baker, K., Karoune, E., Coppock, H., Patel, S., Payne, R., …Holmes, C. (2024). A large-scale and PCR-referenced vocal audio dataset for COVID-19. Scientific Data, 11, Article 700. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03492-w

The UK COVID-19 Vocal Audio Dataset is designed for the training and evaluation of machine learning models that classify SARS-CoV-2 infection status or associated respiratory symptoms using vocal audio. The UK Health Security Agency recruited volunta... Read More about A large-scale and PCR-referenced vocal audio dataset for COVID-19.

Deep Learning of Transition Probability Densities for Stochastic Asset Models with Applications in Option Pricing (2024)
Journal Article
Su, H., Tretyakov, M. V., & Newton, D. P. (2024). Deep Learning of Transition Probability Densities for Stochastic Asset Models with Applications in Option Pricing. Management Science, https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2022.01448

Transition probability density functions (TPDFs) are fundamental to computational finance, including option pricing and hedging. Advancing recent work in deep learning, we develop novel neural TPDF generators through solving backward Kolmogorov equat... Read More about Deep Learning of Transition Probability Densities for Stochastic Asset Models with Applications in Option Pricing.

Increasing power densities in a thermoelectric generator by stacking and incorporating dual heat pipes (2024)
Journal Article
Luo, D., Yu, Y., Yan, Y., Chen, W.-H., & Cao, B. (2024). Increasing power densities in a thermoelectric generator by stacking and incorporating dual heat pipes. Device, Article 100435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.device.2024.100435

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) hold potential for waste heat recovery applications, but their ability to generate electricity within the confined space of exhaust systems remains a challenge. This work introduces a stacked TEG with dual heat pipes... Read More about Increasing power densities in a thermoelectric generator by stacking and incorporating dual heat pipes.

A psychological mechanism for the development of anxiety (2024)
Journal Article
Urcelay, G. P. (in press). A psychological mechanism for the development of anxiety. Behavioral Neuroscience,

Although numerous behavioural constructs have been proposed to account for anxiety disorders, how these develop within an individual has been difficult to predict. In this perspective, I selectively review clinical and experimental evidence suggestin... Read More about A psychological mechanism for the development of anxiety.

The Evolution of Galaxies and Clusters at High Spatial Resolution with Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) (2024)
Journal Article
Russell, H. R., Lopez, L. A., Allen, S. W., Chartas, G., Choudhury, P. P., Dupke, R. A., Fabian, A. C., Flores, A. M., Garofali, K., Hodges-Kluck, E., Koss, M. J., Lanz, L., Lehmer, B. D., Li, J.-T., Maksym, W. P., Mantz, A. B., McDonald, M., Miller, E. D., Mushotzky, R. F., Qiu, Y., …Zhang, C. (2024). The Evolution of Galaxies and Clusters at High Spatial Resolution with Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS). Universe, 10(7), Article 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10070273

Stellar and black hole feedback heat and disperse surrounding cold gas clouds, launching gas flows off circumnuclear and galactic disks, producing a dynamic interstellar medium. On large scales bordering the cosmic web, feedback drives enriched gas o... Read More about The Evolution of Galaxies and Clusters at High Spatial Resolution with Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS).

“Application of five different strategies to define a cohort of patients with knee osteoarthritis in a large primary care database” (2024)
Journal Article
Taqi, A., Gran, S., & Knaggs, R. D. (2024). “Application of five different strategies to define a cohort of patients with knee osteoarthritis in a large primary care database”. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.14045

Background Electronic health records (EHR) are frequently used for epidemiological research including drug utilisation studies in a defined population such as the population with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). We sought to describe the process of defi... Read More about “Application of five different strategies to define a cohort of patients with knee osteoarthritis in a large primary care database”.

UK horse owners and veterinary practitioners' experiences of decision‐making for critical cases of colic (2024)
Journal Article
Burrell, K. L., Burford, J. H., England, G. C., & Freeman, S. L. (2024). UK horse owners and veterinary practitioners' experiences of decision‐making for critical cases of colic. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14124

Background: The survival of horses diagnosed with critical colic (requiring referral or euthanasia) relies on rapid and effective decision-making by the owner and veterinary practitioner. Objectives: To explore UK horse owners' and veterinary practit... Read More about UK horse owners and veterinary practitioners' experiences of decision‐making for critical cases of colic.

Is any job better than no job? Utilising Jahoda's latent deprivation theory to reconceptualise underemployment (2024)
Journal Article
Beck, V., Warren, T., & Lyonette, C. (2024). Is any job better than no job? Utilising Jahoda's latent deprivation theory to reconceptualise underemployment. Work, Employment and Society, https://doi.org/10.1177/09500170241254794

Underemployment is a widely discussed but complex concept. This article progresses discussions and provides a new sociological conceptualisation. It builds on a classic theory of unemployment, Jahoda et al.’s ‘latent deprivation theory’ (LDT), that i... Read More about Is any job better than no job? Utilising Jahoda's latent deprivation theory to reconceptualise underemployment.

Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol (2024)
Journal Article
Stewart-Evans, J., Wilson, E., Langley, T., Hands, A., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2024). Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-23-00464

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to review the body of knowledge on net gain and no net loss (net-outcome) objectives and approaches applicable to health in spatial planning and development policies and practice. Introduction: There... Read More about Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol.

Topical anti-inflammatory treatments for eczema: network meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Lax, S., Van Vogt, E., Candy, B., Steele, L., Reynolds, C., Stuart, B., Parker, R., Axon, E., Roberts, A., Doyle, M., Chu, D. K., Futamura, M., Santer, M., Williams, H. C., Cro, S., Drucker, A. M., & Boyle, R. J. (in press). Topical anti-inflammatory treatments for eczema: network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,

Roadmap on photonic metasurfaces (2024)
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Schulz, S. A., Oulton, R. F., Kenney, M., Alù, A., Staude, I., Bashiri, A., …Fernandez-Corbaton, I. (2024). Roadmap on photonic metasurfaces. Applied Physics Letters, 124(26), Article 260701. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0204694

Here we present a roadmap on Photonic metasurfaces. This document consists of a number of perspective articles on different applications, challenge areas or technologies underlying photonic metasurfaces. Each perspective will introduce the topic, pre... Read More about Roadmap on photonic metasurfaces.