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Automatic Classification Of National Health Service Feedback, C Haynes, Ma Palomino, L Stuart, D Viira, Et Al

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Text datasets come in an abundance of shapes, sizes and styles. However, determining what factors limit classification accuracy remains a difficult task which is still the subject of intensive research. Using a challenging UK National Health Service (NHS) dataset, which contains many characteristics known to increase the complexity of classification, we propose an innovative classification pipeline. This pipeline switches between different text pre-processing, scoring and classification techniques during execution. Using this flexible pipeline, a high level of accuracy has been achieved in the classification of a range of datasets, attaining a micro-averaged F1 score of 93.30% on the Reuters-21578 “ApteMod” …

‘Everyone Is Trying To Outcompete Each Other’: A Qualitative Study Of Medical Student Attitudes To A Novel Peer‐Assessed Undergraduate Teamwork Module, Helen R. Watson, Mary Kate Dolley, Mohammad Perwaiz, Jocelyn Saxelby, Gianluca Bertone, Steven Burr, Tracey Collett, Robert Jeffery, Daniel Zahra

Peninsula Medical School

No abstract provided.

The Challenges With Internet Of Things Security For Business, Ievgeniia Kuzminykh, Bogdan Ghita, Jose M. Such

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

Editorial, A Syska

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Concept Libraries For Repeatable And Reusable Research: Qualitative Study Exploring The Needs Of Users, Zahra Almowil, Shang Ming Zhou, Sinead Brophy, Jodie Croxall

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Subaerial Volcanism Is A Potentially Major Contributor To Oceanic Iron And Manganese Cycles, Jack Longman, Martin R. Palmer, Thomas M. Gernon, Hayley R. Manners, Morgan T. Jones

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Surface ocean availability of the micronutrients iron and manganese influences primary productivity and carbon cycling in the ocean. Volcanic ash is rich in iron and manganese, but the global supply of these nutrients to the oceans via ash deposition is poorly constrained. Here, we use marine sediment-hosted ash composition data from ten volcanic regions, and subaerial volcanic eruption volumes, to estimate global ash-driven nutrient fluxes. Using Monte Carlo simulations, we estimate average fluxes of dissolved Iron and Manganese from volcanic sources to be between 50 and 500 (median 180) and 0.6 and 3.2 (median 1.3) Gmol yr−1, respectively. Much of …

Xandar: Exploiting The X-By-Construction Paradigm In Model-Based Development Of Safety-Critical Systems, Leonard Masing, Tobias Dorr, Florian Schade, Juergen Becker, Georgios Keramidas, Cp Antonopoulos, Michail Mavropoulos, Efstratios Tiganourias, Vasilios Kelefouras, K Antonopoulos, Nikolaos Voros, Umut Durak, Alexander Ahlbrecht, Wanja Zaeske, Christos Panagiotou, Dimitris Karadimas, Nico Adler, Andreas Sailer, Raphael Weber, Thomas Wilhelm, Geza Nemeth, Fahad Siddiqui, Rafiullah Khan, Vahid Garousi, Sakir Sezer, Victor Morales

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Exercise Training Programs With Aerobic Components On C‐Reactive Protein, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate And Self‐Assessed Disease Activity In People With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review And Meta‐Analysis, C Harpham, Qk Harpham, Ar Barker

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

"Using Reflexivity As A Tool To Validate Feminist Research Based On Personal Trauma", Lisamarie Deblasio

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Affective Responses Of Older Adults To The Anthropomorphic Genieconnect Companion Robot During Lockdown Of The Covid19 Pandemic, Rachel Wilson, Imogen Keane, Ray Jones

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Cybersecurity Challenges In The Maritime Sector, Frank Akpan, Gueltoum Bendiab, Stavros Shiaeles, Stavros Karamperidis, Michalis Michaloliakos

Plymouth Business School

Cyberattacks have been rapidly increasing over the years, resulting to big financial losses to businesses for recovery, regulatory sanctions, as well as collateral damages, such as reputation and trust. In this respect, the maritime sector, which until now was considered safe due to the lack of Internet connectivity and the isolated nature of ships in the sea, is showing a 900% increase in cybersecurity breaches on operational technology as it enters the digital era. Although some research is being conducted in this area, maritime cybersecurity has not been deeply investigated. Hence, this paper provides a close investigation of the landscape …

Use And Usability Of Gp Online Services: A Mixed-Methods Sequential Study, Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Based On Qualitative Interviews, Analysis Of Routine Econsult Usage And Feedback Data, And Assessment Of Gp Websites In Devon And Cornwall, England, Ray B. Jones, John Tredinnick-Rowe, Rebecca Baines, Inocencio Daniel Cortes Maramba, Arunangsu Chatterjee

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Objectives We explored use and usability of general practitioner (GP) online services.

Setting Devon and Cornwall, England.

Design Mixed-methods sequential study based on qualitative interviews, analysis of routine eConsult usage and feedback data, and assessment of GP websites.

Methods First, we interviewed 32 staff and 18 patients from seven practices in June 2018. Second, we used routinely collected consultation meta-data and, third, patient feedback data for all practices using eConsult from June 2018 to March 2021. Lastly, we examined GP websites’ usability in January 2020 and September 2021.

Results Interviews suggested practices infrequently involved patients in eConsult implementation. Some patients …

Aptamer Functionalisation Of Back-Gated Graphene Field Effect Transistors For Pb2+ Sensing, S Awan

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

We discuss the development of aptamer functionalized, back-gated, graphene field effect transistor (GFET) biosensors for the targeted detection of Lead (Pb2+) ions. The widespread existence of the heavy metal Pb2+ in the environment is a severe threat to the health of humans. It is a neurotoxin that accumulates over time in the body restricting the cognitive, behavioral and psychological development of children along with causing irreversible harm to the human fetus. New biosensors which allow for the rapid, sensitive and low-cost detection of Pb2+ are required to monitor this toxicant in water sources worldwide. The GFET devices were fabricated using …

Powerful Knowledge And Knowledgeable Practice, Jim Hordern

Plymouth Institute of Education

No abstract provided.

Supervision And Assessment In Midwifery Practice During A Global Pandemic: A Cohort Survey, Margaret Fisher, Abbie Tomson, Samantha Chenery-Morris

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Aim To evaluate new practice assessment processes in midwifery placements linked to a United Kingdom university during COVID-19. Background The new regulatory body standards for supervising and assessing practice of student nurses and midwives replaced the former mentorship model. Locally, these were implemented in conjunction with the Practice Assessment Toolkit – a resource developed from the national project exploring grading in midwifery practice. Emergency regulatory standards in response to the global pandemic impacted on student placements and temporarily created greater flexibility in assessing practice. Design A cohort survey using mixed methods. Methods Online questionnaires comprising qualitative and quantitative components targeted …

Experiences Of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury And Their Families Interacting With Community Services: A Systematic Scoping Review, Alyson Norman, Valentina Curro, Mark Holloway, Nena Percuklievska, Hannah Ferrario

School of Psychology

PurposeThis scoping review aims to (1) synthesise the research findings on the experiences of individuals with acquired brain injuries, and their families, when interacting with, or accessing, community-based services and (2) identify where gaps in service provision may exist and their cause.MethodsA systematic search strategy was employed across multiple databases to identify all studies relating to the experiences of individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families when interacting with, or accessing, community-based services. Inclusion was assessed by at least two reviewers at each stage and data extraction was completed by one researcher and validity checked by another. A narrative …

All Aboard For Ocean Literacy: Marine Outdoor Environmental Learning In The South West Of England, A Morgan, J Hepburn

Plymouth Institute of Education

No abstract provided.

Just A Little Bit Of History Repeating: The Recurring And Fatal Consequences Of Lacking Professional Knowledge Of Acquired Brain Injury, Mark Holloway, Alyson Norman

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

No Recourse To Public Funds: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, A Jolly, J Singh, S Lobo

School of Health Professions

Purpose This study aims to outlines the findings of the first qualitative evidence synthesis of empirical research on the impact of the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) rule which prevents most temporary migrants from accessing social security benefits in the UK. Design/methodology/approach The review used the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol guidelines. Data were analysed by using Thomas and Harden’s (2008) thematic synthesis methodology. An initial 321 articles were identified from 13 databases, of which 38 studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings The key insights were that NRPF causes destitution and extreme poverty and …

Multi-Purpose Cyber Environment For Maritime Sector, G Visky, A Lavrenovs, E Orye, D Heering, K Tam

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The cyber attack surface in a maritime environment is constantly growing. More current information and computer technologies are being used on cargo and passenger ships to save on operational costs and increase navigational safety. Along with the growing reliance on automation, the risk of a disruption to a vessel's critical systems by drawing on the wrong inputs from sensors to change the behaviour of the actuators has significantly increased. Traditional operational technological systems are much more complicated to update than the automatic software updates we see in information technology systems. To better understand existing cyber threats in the maritime sector …

Defending Workers’ Rights On Social Media: Chinese Seafarers During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lijun Tang

Plymouth Business School

This paper explores the power dynamics in the process of Chinese seafarers' labour rights defence activities on social media during the crew change crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It shows that while exercising symbolic power is at the core of such activities, the effectiveness of symbolic power depends on the networking/distributing power of hub nodes and associational power of the maritime community to help generate visibility. The hub nodes, however, are subject to tight control in China, and as such, their ability to deploy networking/distributing power is constrained. This suggests that worker power is conditioned by sociopolitical factors.

Considerations For Covid-19 Management In Reception Centers For Refugees, Asylum Seekers, And Migrants, Spain 2020, Andreas Hoefer, Despina Pampaka, Daniel Castrillejo, José Luengo-Cabrera, Martha Paisi, Silvia Herrera-León, Noemí López-Perea, Jorge Del Diego-Salas

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

An 8‐Year Study Of Admissions And Discharges To A Specialist Intellectual Disability Inpatient Unit, J Abraham, K Purandare, J Mccabe, A Wijeratne, Et Al

Peninsula Medical School

Background In the United Kingdom, policy change has led to specialist intellectual disability inpatient bed reduction. Little evidence exists assessing the results for patients admitted to such units. This study evaluates the outcomes of a specialist intellectual disability inpatient unit. Method Gender/age/ethnicity/intellectual disability severity/co-morbid psychiatric/developmental disorders, treatment length and stay data were collected. The health of the nation outcome scales for people with learning disabilities (HoNOS-LD) scores at admission, treatment completion and discharge were recorded. Analysis of these multiple variables and correlations within different patient groups was investigated using various statistical tests. Results Of 169/176 patients (2010–2018), admission to discharge, …

Mechanised Shawms: The Case Of The Chinese Suona, Núria Bonet

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

The shawm originates in the Middle East but can be found in folk traditions of European, Asian, American and African cultures. In the Mediterranean, the shawm is ubiquitous in popular music through multiple declinations: piffero (Italy), gralla, xirimia, dulzaina (Spain), ghaita (North Africa), zurna (Turkey), and so on. Its spread to the Far East, including Nepal, China and Korea is attributed mostly to the Silk Road route and resulting trade. The dissemination of double reed instruments is often linked to the expansion of Arab cultures to areas including the Mediterranean and East Asia.

Therapeutic Use Of Serious Games In Mental Health: Scoping Review, A Dewhirst, R Laugharne, R Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background There has been an increase in the development and application of serious games to support management of mental ill health, but their full impact is unclear. Aims Evaluation of the current evidence of acceptability and effectiveness of serious games in improving mental health disorders. Method A PRISMA-guided scoping review was conducted, using a predefined criteria and a relevant word combination on three databases: EMBASE, Medline and PsycINFO. Each included study was examined for game format, study type, number of participants, basic demographics, disorder targeted, recruitment, setting, control conditions, duration and follow-up, study attrition, primary outcomes and their results. Each …

A Gesture-Based Educational System That Integrates Simulation And Molecular Visualization To Teach Chemistry, Shaykhah S. Aldosari, Bogdan Ghita, Davide Marocco

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Technology has proven effective in enhancing teaching methods. Gesture-based applications have a high potential for use in the development of teaching methods in schools. Simulation and 3D visualization, in particular, are some of the most important technologies that positively affected education. The implementation of these technologies in the education sector can determine students’ potential and enhance their interest in learning in scientific fields. This study explored the use of a chemistry education system that integrates virtual simulation and molecular visualization and uses a Leap Motion controller to teach chemistry in secondary schools. The sample comprised 113 students enrolled in four …

Engaging Stakeholders In Realist Programme Theory Building: Insights From The Prospective Phase Of A Primary Care Dementia Support Study, Sarah Griffiths, Lauren Weston, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Hannah Wheat, Alex Gude, Lorna Manger, Tomasina M. Oh, Paul Clarkson, Cath Quinn, Rod Sheaff, Mike Clark, Ian Sherriff, Richard Byng

Peninsula Medical School

‘Dementia - Personalised Care Team’ (D-PACT) is a five-year NIHR funded programme, using realist methods to develop and evaluate a complex, person-centred intervention for people with dementia and their carers. During the early project stages, we engaged with multiple stakeholders, including people with dementia and their carers, to develop an initial programme theory (IPT) – into an elaborated programme theory (EPT), by helping to uncover intervention mechanisms leading to outcomes in specific contexts. Realist research methods for developing programme theories are under-reported. In addition, there is a paucity of practical guidance on how to engage underserved and vulnerable populations in …

The Transmission Game: Testing Behavioral Interventions In A Pandemic-Like Simulation, Jan K. Woike, Sebastian Hafenbrädl, Patricia Kanngiesser, Ralph Hertwig

School of Psychology

During pandemics, effective nonpharmaceutical interventions encourage people to adjust their behavior in fast-changing environments in which exponential dynamics aggravate the conflict between the individual benefits of risk-taking and its social costs. Policy-makers need to know which interventions are most likely to promote socially advantageous behaviors. We designed a tool for initial evaluations of the effectiveness of large-scale interventions, the transmission game framework, which integrates simulations of outbreak dynamics into large-group experiments with monetary stakes. In two studies (n = 700), we found substantial differences in the effectiveness of five behavioral interventions. A simple injunctive-norms message proved most effective, followed by …

Express: Is Implicit Level-2 Visual Perspective Taking Embodied? Spontaneous Perceptual Simulation Of Others’ Perspectives Is Not Impaired By Motor Restriction., Eleanor Ward, Giorgio Ganis, Katrina L. Mcdonough, Patric Bach

School of Psychology

Visual perspective taking may rely on the ability to mentally rotate one’s own body into that of another. Here we test whether participants’ ability to make active body movements plays a causal role in visual perspective taking. We utilized our recent task that measures whether participants spontaneously represent another’s visual perspective in a (quasi-)perceptual format that can drive own perceptual decision making. Participants reported whether alphanumeric characters, presented in different orientations, are shown in their normal or mirror-inverted form (e.g., “R” vs. “Я”). Between trials, we manipulated whether another person was sitting either left or right of the character and …

Understanding Engagement, Marketing, And Motivation To Benefit Recruitment And Retention In Citizen Science, Adam G. Hart, David Adcock, Matthew Barr, Stuart Church, Tamara Clegg, Samuel Copland, Meyer K De, Ria Dunkley, Rachel M. Pateman, Ralph Underhill, Kayleigh Wyles, Michael J.O. Pocock

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.