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New method to capture traveling waves in flow passing a wind turbine (2019)
Journal Article
Le Clainche, S., Mao, X., & Vega, J. M. (2019). New method to capture traveling waves in flow passing a wind turbine. Wind Energy, 22(7), 922-931. https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2331

© 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Flow structures in the wake of a wind turbine are analysed by performing spatio-temporal Koopman decomposition (STKD). STKD is a new method to decompose the flow field as a combination of travelling waves and to extra... Read More about New method to capture traveling waves in flow passing a wind turbine.

Demonstration of Transformable Manufacturing Systems through the Evolvable Assembly Systems Project (2019)
Journal Article
Sanderson, D., Turner, A., Shires, E., Chaplin, J., & Ratchev, S. (2019). Demonstration of Transformable Manufacturing Systems through the Evolvable Assembly Systems Project. SAE Technical Papers, Article 2019-01-1363. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-1363

© 2019 SAE International. All Rights Reserved. Evolvable Assembly Systems is a five year UK research council funded project into flexible and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. The principal goal of the research programme has been to define and va... Read More about Demonstration of Transformable Manufacturing Systems through the Evolvable Assembly Systems Project.

It is safe to use transdermal glyceryl trinitrate to lower blood pressure in patients with acute ischaemic stroke with carotid stenosis (2019)
Journal Article
Appleton, J. P., Woodhouse, L. J., Belcher, A., Bereczki, D., Berge, E., Caso, V., …Bath, P. M. (2019). It is safe to use transdermal glyceryl trinitrate to lower blood pressure in patients with acute ischaemic stroke with carotid stenosis. Stroke and Vascular Neurology, 4(1), 28-35. https://doi.org/10.1136/svn-2019-000232

Background There is concern that blood pressure (BP) lowering in acute stroke may compromise cerebral perfusion and worsen outcome in the presence of carotid stenosis. We assessed the effect of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) in patients with carotid steno... Read More about It is safe to use transdermal glyceryl trinitrate to lower blood pressure in patients with acute ischaemic stroke with carotid stenosis.

Distinct G protein-coupled receptor phosphorylation motifs modulate arrestin affinity and activation and global conformation (2019)
Journal Article
Mayer, D., Damberger, F. F., Samarasimhareddy, M., Feldmueller, M., Vuckovic, Z., Flock, T., …Veprintsev, D. B. (2019). Distinct G protein-coupled receptor phosphorylation motifs modulate arrestin affinity and activation and global conformation. Nature Communications, 10(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09204-y

Cellular functions of arrestins are determined in part by the pattern of phosphorylation on the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to which arrestins bind. Despite high-resolution structural data of arrestins bound to phosphorylated receptor C-termi... Read More about Distinct G protein-coupled receptor phosphorylation motifs modulate arrestin affinity and activation and global conformation.

Evaluating Brain-in-Hand for adults with an acquired brain injury (2019)
Thesis
Kettlewell, J. L. Evaluating Brain-in-Hand for adults with an acquired brain injury. (Thesis). University of Nottingham. Retrieved from https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1872737

Over one million people live with the long-term consequences of acquired brain injury (ABI). Individuals with ABI may find it difficult to self-manage the effects of injury and it is important to provide them with the skills to live independently. Ma... Read More about Evaluating Brain-in-Hand for adults with an acquired brain injury.

Inflation in loop quantum cosmology (2019)
Journal Article
Bhardwaj, A., Copeland, E. J., & Louko, J. (2019). Inflation in loop quantum cosmology. Physical Review D, 99(6), Article 063520. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevd.99.063520

We develop a consistent analytic approach to determine the conditions under which slow-roll inflation can arise when the inflaton is the same scalar field that is responsible for the bounce in loop quantum cosmology (LQC). We find that the requiremen... Read More about Inflation in loop quantum cosmology.

Intrinsic adhesive and cohesive assessment of the moisture sensitivity of bio-rejuvenated recycled asphalt binders (2019)
Journal Article
Jiménez del Barco Carrión, A., Carvajal-Muñoz, J. S., Lo Presti, D., & Airey, G. (2019). Intrinsic adhesive and cohesive assessment of the moisture sensitivity of bio-rejuvenated recycled asphalt binders. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 20(Supplement 1), S347-S364. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1588778

Alternative binders not derived from fossil fuels, known as biobinders, are opening new paths for multiple applications in road infrastructure. Biobinders, usually produced from bio-oils obtained from the processing of biomass and industry by-product... Read More about Intrinsic adhesive and cohesive assessment of the moisture sensitivity of bio-rejuvenated recycled asphalt binders.

Effect of foaming technique and mixing temperature on the rheological characteristics of fine RAP-foamed bitumen mixtures (2019)
Journal Article
Sánchez, D. B., Airey, G., Caro, S., & Grenfell, J. (2020). Effect of foaming technique and mixing temperature on the rheological characteristics of fine RAP-foamed bitumen mixtures. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 21(8), 2143-2159. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1593228

This paper evaluates and compares the differences in the rheological characteristics of the fine aggregate matrix (FAM) portion of plant produced Foamed Bitumen Mixtures (FBMs) by means of a mechanical foaming process, and by the incorporation of zeo... Read More about Effect of foaming technique and mixing temperature on the rheological characteristics of fine RAP-foamed bitumen mixtures.

A comparison of the mitochondrial proteome and lipidome in the mouse and long-lived Pipistrelle bats (2019)
Journal Article
Pollard, A. K., Ingram, T. L., Ortori, C. A., Shephard, F., Brown, M., Liddell, S., …Chakrabarti, L. (2019). A comparison of the mitochondrial proteome and lipidome in the mouse and long-lived Pipistrelle bats. Aging, 11(6), 1664-1685. https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.101861

It is accepted that smaller mammals with higher metabolic rates have shorter lifespans. The very few species that do not follow these rules can give insights into interesting differences. The recorded maximum lifespans of bats are exceptional - over... Read More about A comparison of the mitochondrial proteome and lipidome in the mouse and long-lived Pipistrelle bats.

Plasma kallikrein structure reveals apple domain disc rotated conformation compared to factor XI (2019)
Journal Article
Li, C., Voos, K. M., Pathak, M., Hall, G., McCrae, K. R., Dreveny, I., …Emsley, J. (2019). Plasma kallikrein structure reveals apple domain disc rotated conformation compared to factor XI. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 17(5), 759-770. https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.14418

Background Plasma prekallikrein (PK) and factor XI (FXI) are apple domain‐containing serine proteases that when activated to PKa and FXIa cleave substrates kininogen, factor XII, and factor IX, respectively, directing plasma coagulation, bradykinin... Read More about Plasma kallikrein structure reveals apple domain disc rotated conformation compared to factor XI.

Experiencing the Future Mundane (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Coulton, P., Lindley, J., Gradinar, A., Colley, J., Sailaja, N., Crabtree, A., …Kerlin, L. (2019). Experiencing the Future Mundane. In Method & Critique : Frictions and Shifts in RTD : RTD 2019 Research Through Design Conference

Through the design, development and implementation of the Living Room of the Future (LRoTF), we build upon existing work to progress two strands of research. The first explores how media broadcasters may utilise Object-Based Media (OBM) to provide mo... Read More about Experiencing the Future Mundane.

Nation, Migration, Identity: Learning from the Cross?Strait Context (2019)
Journal Article
Momesso, L., & Lee, C. (2019). Nation, Migration, Identity: Learning from the Cross?Strait Context. International Migration, 57(4), 218-231. https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.12576

It has been argued that globalisation, with its flexible landscapes of production, consumption and mobility, has favoured the emergence of new forms of belonging and identity that are not necessarily built on such principles of the nation state. In t... Read More about Nation, Migration, Identity: Learning from the Cross?Strait Context.

Forensic Staff Attitudes Toward Men Who Have Sexually Offended: A General Public Comparison (2019)
Journal Article
Challinor, L., & Duff, S. (2019). Forensic Staff Attitudes Toward Men Who Have Sexually Offended: A General Public Comparison. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 15(2), 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1097/jfn.0000000000000238

Objectives: To explore the attitudes towards men who have sexually offended (MSO) between the general public and professionals and paraprofessionals in forensic settings. Background: Existing research demonstrates a number of different factors that... Read More about Forensic Staff Attitudes Toward Men Who Have Sexually Offended: A General Public Comparison.

A New Approach for Broken Rotor Bar Detection in Induction Motors Using Frequency Extraction in Stray Flux Signals (2019)
Journal Article
Panagiotou, P. A., Arvanitakis, I., Lophitis, N., Antonino-Daviu, J. A., & Gyftakis, K. N. (2019). A New Approach for Broken Rotor Bar Detection in Induction Motors Using Frequency Extraction in Stray Flux Signals. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(4), 3501-3511. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2019.2905803

This paper offers a reliable solution to the detection of broken rotor bars in induction machines with a novel methodology, which is based on the fact that the fault-related harmonics will have oscillating amplitudes due to the speed ripple effect. T... Read More about A New Approach for Broken Rotor Bar Detection in Induction Motors Using Frequency Extraction in Stray Flux Signals.

Investigating global supply chains for slave labour: Using external data for enhanced supply chain mapping (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Emberson, C., Croser, M., Gomes, M., Brasil, R., Brazil, J. N., Business, H., …Trautrims, A. (2019). Investigating global supply chains for slave labour: Using external data for enhanced supply chain mapping.

This paper presents empirical data of instances of slavery in Brazilian-UK beef and timber supply chains. We use this analysis, coupled with data related to the changes to supply chain practices reported by UK importers under the UK Modern Slavery Ac... Read More about Investigating global supply chains for slave labour: Using external data for enhanced supply chain mapping.

Minimizing latency in post-disaster road clearance operations (2019)
Journal Article
Ajam, M., Akbari, V., & Salman, F. S. (2019). Minimizing latency in post-disaster road clearance operations. European Journal of Operational Research, 277(3), 1098-1112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2019.03.024

After a natural disaster, roads and bridges can be damaged or blocked by debris, causing inaccessibility between critical locations such as hospitals, disaster response centers, shelters and disaster-struck areas. We study the post-disaster road clea... Read More about Minimizing latency in post-disaster road clearance operations.

Adaptation to HIF1a deletion in hypoxic cancer cells by upregulation of GLUT14 and creatine metabolism (2019)
Journal Article
Valli, A., Morotti, M., Zois, C. E., Albers, P. K., Soga, T., Feldinger, K., …Harris, A. L. (2019). Adaptation to HIF1a deletion in hypoxic cancer cells by upregulation of GLUT14 and creatine metabolism. Molecular Cancer Research, 17(7), 1531-1544. https://doi.org/10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-18-0315

© 2019 American Association for Cancer Research. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1a is a key regulator of the hypoxia response in normal and cancer tissues. It is well recognized to regulate glycolysis and is a target for therapy. However, how tumor cells a... Read More about Adaptation to HIF1a deletion in hypoxic cancer cells by upregulation of GLUT14 and creatine metabolism.

Role of Asian summer monsoon subsystems in the inter-hemispheric progression of deglaciation (2019)
Journal Article
Nilsson-Kerr, K., Anand, P., Sexton, P. F., Leng, M. J., Misra, S., Clemens, S. C., & Hammond, S. J. (2019). Role of Asian summer monsoon subsystems in the inter-hemispheric progression of deglaciation. Nature Geoscience, 12(4), 290-295. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-019-0319-5

The responses of Asian monsoon subsystems to both hemispheric climate forcing and external orbital forcing are currently issues of vigorous debate. The Indian summer monsoon is the dominant monsoon subsystem in terms of energy flux, constituting one... Read More about Role of Asian summer monsoon subsystems in the inter-hemispheric progression of deglaciation.

Revisiting the North American freshwater mussel genus Quadrula sensu lato (Bivalvia Unionidae): phylogeny, taxonomy and species delineation (2019)
Journal Article
Lopes‐Lima, M., Burlakova, L., Karatayev, A., Gomes‐dos‐Santos, A., Zieritz, A., Froufe, E., & Bogan, A. E. (2019). Revisiting the North American freshwater mussel genus Quadrula sensu lato (Bivalvia Unionidae): phylogeny, taxonomy and species delineation. Zoologica Scripta, 48(3), 313-336. https://doi.org/10.1111/zsc.12344

© 2019 Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionidae) have suffered strong declines over the last century. High morphological plasticity of Unionidae causes disturbances in their systematics and taxonomy, hampering conserv... Read More about Revisiting the North American freshwater mussel genus Quadrula sensu lato (Bivalvia Unionidae): phylogeny, taxonomy and species delineation.

The polyadenylation inhibitor cordycepin reduces pain, inflammation and joint pathology in rodent models of osteoarthritis (2019)
Journal Article
Ashraf, S., Radhi, M., Gowler, P., Burston, J. J., Gandhi, R. D., Thorn, G. J., …Chapman, V. (2019). The polyadenylation inhibitor cordycepin reduces pain, inflammation and joint pathology in rodent models of osteoarthritis. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-41140-1

Clinically, osteoarthritis (OA) pain is significantly associated with synovial inflammation. Identification of the mechanisms driving inflammation could reveal new targets to relieve this prevalent pain state. Herein, a role of polyadenylation in OA... Read More about The polyadenylation inhibitor cordycepin reduces pain, inflammation and joint pathology in rodent models of osteoarthritis.