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A novel method for fast and efficient numerical simulation of microwave heating in liquids during mixing (2024)
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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)
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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)
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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.

Carbon Cycle and Circulation Change in the North Pacific Ocean at the Initiation of Northern Hemisphere Glaciation Constrained by Boron‐Based Proxies in Diatoms (2024)
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Donald, H. K., Swann, G. E. A., Rae, J. W. B., & Foster, G. L. (2024). Carbon Cycle and Circulation Change in the North Pacific Ocean at the Initiation of Northern Hemisphere Glaciation Constrained by Boron‐Based Proxies in Diatoms. Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, 39(11), Article e2024PA004968. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024pa004968

Abstract The intensification of Northern Hemisphere glaciation (iNHG) at 2.73 Ma is associated with a reorganization of the subarctic Pacific Ocean and abrupt drop in opal mass accumulation rates. Uncertainty, however, remains around the extent to wh... Read More about Carbon Cycle and Circulation Change in the North Pacific Ocean at the Initiation of Northern Hemisphere Glaciation Constrained by Boron‐Based Proxies in Diatoms.

Cross Ownership Under Strategic Tax Policy (2024)
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Can, G., & Mukherjee, A. (2024). Cross Ownership Under Strategic Tax Policy. The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, https://doi.org/10.1515/bejeap-2024-0051

We provide a new reason for the consumer surplus and welfare raising cross ownership. We show that cross ownership reduces the tax rate, and increases consumer surplus and welfare under Cournot and Bertrand competition when the marginal social cost/b... Read More about Cross Ownership Under Strategic Tax Policy.

Associations between biomarkers and skeletal muscle function in individuals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
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Smith, S. L., Paul, L., Steultjens, M. P. M., & Jones, R. L. (2024). Associations between biomarkers and skeletal muscle function in individuals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arthritis Research and Therapy, 26, Article 189. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-024-03419-1

Objectives: Skeletal muscle dysfunction is the primary cause of functional limitations in osteoarthritis, associated biomarkers have the potential as targets for early disease identification, diagnosis, and prevention of osteoarthritis disability. Th... Read More about Associations between biomarkers and skeletal muscle function in individuals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Global co-regulatory cross talk between m6A and m5C RNA methylation systems coordinate cellular responses and brain disease pathways (2024)
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Orji, O. C., Stones, J., Rajani, S., Markus, R., Demirbugen Öz, M., & Knight, H. M. (2024). Global co-regulatory cross talk between m6A and m5C RNA methylation systems coordinate cellular responses and brain disease pathways. Molecular Neurobiology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-024-04555-0

N6 adenosine and C5 cytosine modification of mRNAs, tRNAs and rRNAs are regulated by the behaviour of distinct sets of writer, reader and eraser effector proteins which are conventionally considered to function independently. Here, we provide evidenc... Read More about Global co-regulatory cross talk between m6A and m5C RNA methylation systems coordinate cellular responses and brain disease pathways.

The Role of AI Feedback in University Students’ Learning Experiences: An Exploration Grounded in Activity Theory (2024)
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Zapata, G. C., Saini, A., Tzirides, A.-O. (., Cope, W., & Kalantzis, M. (2025). The Role of AI Feedback in University Students’ Learning Experiences: An Exploration Grounded in Activity Theory. Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal, 18(2), 1-30. https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-9795/cgp/v18i02/1-30

This study employs Engeström’s second-generation activity theory (AT) to examine the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) in providing formative feedback in higher education. Specifically, this research focuses on the experiences of fift... Read More about The Role of AI Feedback in University Students’ Learning Experiences: An Exploration Grounded in Activity Theory.

Prioritising challenges and actions for freshwater conservation in a tropical biodiversity hotspot (2024)
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Zieritz, A., Gibbins, C., Cai, Y., Diba, F., Gan, L. X., Lopes-Lima, M., Mendoza, J. C. E., Morse, J., Ng, T. H., Toh, E. X., Pfeiffer, J., Low, B. W., Marwoto, R., Rahim, K. A. A., Shellman, B., Sulaiman, Z., Tan, Z. W., Wowor, D., Yusuf, N. S., & Yeo, D. C. (2024). Prioritising challenges and actions for freshwater conservation in a tropical biodiversity hotspot. Biological Conservation, 299, Article 110839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2024.110839

Tropical fresh waters experience one of the highest rates of biodiversity loss globally. Effective tropical freshwater biodiversity conservation requires prioritised and concerted action that is informed by science, but efforts to synthesise the avai... Read More about Prioritising challenges and actions for freshwater conservation in a tropical biodiversity hotspot.

Systemic risk in banking, fire sales, and macroeconomic disasters (2024)
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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)
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Ní Eidhin, G. M. Á., 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.