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Fixing Fixed Term Recall An Insights Paper: February 2025, Miranda Shanks, Katie Mcbride, Zoë James
Fixing Fixed Term Recall An Insights Paper: February 2025, Miranda Shanks, Katie Mcbride, Zoë James
School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences
This Insights Paper seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the application of fixed term recall (FTR) within the criminal justice system (CJS) and their impact on the rehabilitation and resettlement journeys of individuals on licence. The paper explores how FTR are currently being applied, examines the experiences of those subject to them, and identifies strategies to reduce the use of FTR while improving their effectiveness in managing non-compliance of low-risk individuals.
Multi-Modal Framework For Autism Severity Assessment Using Spatio-Temporal Graph Transformers, Kush Gupta, Amir Aly, Emmanuel Ifeachor
Multi-Modal Framework For Autism Severity Assessment Using Spatio-Temporal Graph Transformers, Kush Gupta, Amir Aly, Emmanuel Ifeachor
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remains challenging, as it often relies on subjective evaluations and traditional methods using fMRI data. This paper proposes an innovative multi-modal framework that leverages spatiotemporal graph transformers to assess ASD severity using skeletal and optical flow data from the MMASD dataset. Our approach captures movement synchronization between children with ASD and therapists during play therapy interventions. The framework integrates a spatial encoder, a temporal transformer, and an I3D network for comprehensive motion analysis. Through this multi-modal approach, we aim to deliver reliable ASD severity scores, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and offering a scalable, robust alternative to …
New Ethereum-Based Distributed Pki With A Reward-And-Punishment Mechanism, Chong Gee Koa, Swee Huay Heng, Ji Jian Chin
New Ethereum-Based Distributed Pki With A Reward-And-Punishment Mechanism, Chong Gee Koa, Swee Huay Heng, Ji Jian Chin
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
This paper explores the critical role of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in ensuring the security of electronic transactions, particularly in validating the authenticity of websites in online environments. Traditional Centralised PKIs (CPKIs) relying on Certificate Authorities (CAs) face a significant drawback due to their susceptibility to a single point of failure. To address this concern, Decentralised PKIs (DPKIs) have emerged as an alternative. However, both centralised and decentralised approaches encounter specific challenges. Researchers have made several attempts using blockchain-based PKI, which implements a reward and punishment mechanism to enhance the security of traditional PKI. Most of the attempts are focused …
Artificial Intelligence Powered System For Epilepsy Detection Using Eeg Biomarkers, Ali H. Al-Nuaimi, Shaymaa Al-Juboori
Artificial Intelligence Powered System For Epilepsy Detection Using Eeg Biomarkers, Ali H. Al-Nuaimi, Shaymaa Al-Juboori
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
One of the most prevalent neurological disorders is epilepsy. Epileptic seizures can occurrepeatedly in people with the condition for no recognisable reason. The diagnostic methodsdependent on EEG are promising. EEG has uncovered the dynamic functioning of all brain areasthroughout time. Its low cost, non-invasiveness, and simply make it crucial for clinicalevaluations of brain function. Integrating multiple EEG biomarkers as a compound biomarkercould provide a high performance that may accelerate the diagnosis speeds. Artificial intelligencetechniques such as machine learning and deep learning provide a significant result in healthcareapplications. Logistic Regression (LR), Naive Bayes (NB), and Neural Network (NN) wereevaluated using a …
Speech-Aided Facial Video Super Resolution With Accurate Lip Motion And Enhanced Frequency Details, Shailza Sharma, Vivek Singh, Abhinav Dhall, Vinay Kumar
Speech-Aided Facial Video Super Resolution With Accurate Lip Motion And Enhanced Frequency Details, Shailza Sharma, Vivek Singh, Abhinav Dhall, Vinay Kumar
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Despite recent breakthroughs in face hallucination, video face hallucination remains a challenging task due to the issue of consistency across video frames. The temporal dimension in videos makes it difficult to learn facial motion and maintain color uniformity throughout the sequence. To address these challenges, we propose a novel audio-visual cross-modality support based video face hallucination network. The framework excels in learning fine spatiotemporal motion patterns by leveraging the correlation between movement of the facial structure and associated speech signal. Another significant challenge generic to face hallucination is blurriness around the key facial regions, such as mouth and lips. These …
Promoting An Inclusive And Humanised Environment In The Intensive Care Unit: Shift Happens, Emilio Rodriguez-Ruiz, Jos M. Latour, Margo M.C. Van Mol
Promoting An Inclusive And Humanised Environment In The Intensive Care Unit: Shift Happens, Emilio Rodriguez-Ruiz, Jos M. Latour, Margo M.C. Van Mol
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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The Effect Of Device Geometry On The Performance Of A Wave Energy Converter, Emma C. Edwards, Craig Whitlam, John Chapman, Jack Hughes, Bryony Redfearn, Scott Brown, Scott Draper, Alistair G.L. Borthwick, Graham Foster, Dick K.P. Yue, Martyn Hann, Deborah Greaves
The Effect Of Device Geometry On The Performance Of A Wave Energy Converter, Emma C. Edwards, Craig Whitlam, John Chapman, Jack Hughes, Bryony Redfearn, Scott Brown, Scott Draper, Alistair G.L. Borthwick, Graham Foster, Dick K.P. Yue, Martyn Hann, Deborah Greaves
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Wave energy presents an excellent opportunity to add much-needed diversification to the global renewable energy portfolio. However, a competitive levelised cost of electricity for wave energy conversion devices is yet to be proven. Here, we optimise the geometry of a wave energy device to maximise power while also minimising the power take-off reaction moments. Using theory, numerical modelling and optimisation techniques, we show that by including minimisation of reaction moments in the optimisation, instead of only maximisation of power, it is possible to substantially lower the design loads while maintaining high efficiency. Using the underlying physics of how geometry affects …
Advancing Point-Of-Care Testing With Nanomaterials-Based Screen-Printing Electrodes, S. Nazir
Advancing Point-Of-Care Testing With Nanomaterials-Based Screen-Printing Electrodes, S. Nazir
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Although numerous studies have been conducted on multiple screen-printing electrodes (SPEs), little emphasis has been placed on systematically assessing scholarly work on nanomaterial-equipped SPEs in bioanalytical research. The fabrication of state-of-the-art portable screen-printing measuring devices represents significant disease monitoring and diagnosis advancements. This review classifies screen-printing electrodes based on the nanomaterials used. It discusses cost, regulatory approvals for portable screen-printing electrodes in point-of-care diagnostics, sensitivity, specificity, size reductions, and proposed solutions. It looks into the significance of new nanomaterials and substrates in fabricating point-of-care diagnostic devices and miniaturisation techniques. The review primarily focuses on the recent downsizing advances that have …
Intertidal Encounters: Centre For Sustainable Practice In The Arts Quarterly, Sarah Blissett, James Jordan Johnson, Cherry Truluck, Anastasia (A) Alevtin, Monstera Deliciosa, Arbonauts, Sam Hodge, Olga (F) Koroleva
Intertidal Encounters: Centre For Sustainable Practice In The Arts Quarterly, Sarah Blissett, James Jordan Johnson, Cherry Truluck, Anastasia (A) Alevtin, Monstera Deliciosa, Arbonauts, Sam Hodge, Olga (F) Koroleva
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Intertidal Encounters ask: what are the stories cast up by intertidal being/s and how do they come to matter?
Community, Culture, And Capacity: Transformative Governance In The Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve, Kizzy Beaumont, Andrew Mckinnon, Scott Gillies
Community, Culture, And Capacity: Transformative Governance In The Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve, Kizzy Beaumont, Andrew Mckinnon, Scott Gillies
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Executive summary This report presents findings from interviews and a focus group held in September 2024 with stakeholders involved in the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve (WSR). Participants shared perspectives on the evolution of the WSR, its governance structures, and its role in balancing surf culture, community needs, and environmental sustainability on one of Australia’s most urbanised coastlines.Participants praised the WSR Stewardship Committee, Council leadership, and strong data partnerships with universities. However, concerns were raised about increasing surf congestion, tourism pressure, development impacts, and the lack of formal legal protections for surf zones. The region’s surf culture was described as …
Mind The Gap - The Need To Integrate Novel Plankton Methods Alongside Ongoing Long-Term Monitoring, Matthew M. Holland, Luis Felipe Artigas, Angus Atkinson, Mike Best, Eileen Bresnan, Michelle J. Devlin, Dafne Eerkes-Medrano, Marie Johansen, David G. Johns, Margarita Machairopoulou, Sophie Pitois, James Scott, Jos Schilder, Rowena Stern, Karen Tait, Callum Whyte, Claire Widdicombe, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop
Mind The Gap - The Need To Integrate Novel Plankton Methods Alongside Ongoing Long-Term Monitoring, Matthew M. Holland, Luis Felipe Artigas, Angus Atkinson, Mike Best, Eileen Bresnan, Michelle J. Devlin, Dafne Eerkes-Medrano, Marie Johansen, David G. Johns, Margarita Machairopoulou, Sophie Pitois, James Scott, Jos Schilder, Rowena Stern, Karen Tait, Callum Whyte, Claire Widdicombe, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Changes in plankton have important implications for ecosystem services, including supporting fish stocks, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and oxygen production. Standard long-term plankton monitoring relies on light microscopy to identify and count plankton taxa, with methods fully supported by international standards, providing high quality trusted data. Novel methods, including imaging and molecular, offer means of collecting select types of plankton data efficiently, filling targeted knowledge gaps left by standard monitoring and generating a more complete picture of plankton dynamics. Standard and novel monitoring methods present different advantages and costs, positioning their suitability to address different management needs. Standard plankton monitoring …
Graphene Biosensors For The Detection Of Alzheimer's And Cardiovascular Disease Protein Biomarkers, Theodore Bungon
Graphene Biosensors For The Detection Of Alzheimer's And Cardiovascular Disease Protein Biomarkers, Theodore Bungon
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
Dementia describes a syndrome or group of symptoms associated with the decline of brain functioning such as loss of memory, mood, judgment, language, thinking speed, mental sharpness and other mental abilities. Different classes of Dementia are Jakob Disease, Korsakoff Syndrome, Vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington disease, young onset dementia, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) etc. At present, AD is irreversible and incurable, and it worsens overtime, it is neurodegenerative, caused by the accumulation or build-up of abnormal protein in the brain. It is a type of dementia that is common, affecting about 60% of patients with dementia diagnosis. Globally, over 54 million …
Mesoscale Modelling For Investigating Effective Properties And Collective Performance Of Geopolymer Concrete, Feiyu Shi
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
Concrete is a versatile construction material which, depending on architectural design and structural analysis, can be shaped into various forms so that requirements for beauty and functions of designed facilities can be met while structural strength of the facilities is sufficient to sustain both gravity and external loadings. It is so favoured by engineers that its consumption is just after water. However, Portland cement – a main ingredient for use in the manufacture of traditional concrete – is quite a “dirty” material which releases a large amount of carbon dioxide in the process of its production. Carbon dioxide is one …
Automated Vulnerability Scanning And Security Audit Framework For Maritime Systems, Avanthika Vineetha Harish
Automated Vulnerability Scanning And Security Audit Framework For Maritime Systems, Avanthika Vineetha Harish
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
The maritime industry is a well-established sector, with the shipping industry dating back hundreds of years. The devices in this sector differ from those in the Information Technology (IT) sector in their usage, operations, hardware, andprotocols. Technological advancements have introduced new challenges in the sector, including the increased risk of cyber attacks. To effectively identify, respond to, and analyse these threats, it is essential to understand the cyber securityvulnerabilities in maritime systems and system-of-systems.Currently, there are no standardised methods or automated tools for conducting cyber security testing of maritime systems. This thesis presents an automated vulnerability scanning and security audit …
Digitised Dockyard: A Digital Twin For Multi-Objective Optimisation, Joseph Ross
Digitised Dockyard: A Digital Twin For Multi-Objective Optimisation, Joseph Ross
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
Digital twin technology is emerging as a transformative tool across multiple industries to digitally represent physical entities for monitoring and simulation. While many implementations focus on single systems or commercial applications, this thesis investigates the use of a digital twin to represent and optimise the operational logistics of a non-commercial, high-security maritime site. By treating the entire base as a holistic entity composed of interdependent systems, such as buildings, utilities, communications infrastructure, personnel, and services, the research explores how artificial intelligence techniques can be embedded within a digital twin to support decision-making.This thesis proposes and develops a bespoke digital twin …
A Framework For Tailored Organisational Cyber Security Training, Zinnar Ghasem
A Framework For Tailored Organisational Cyber Security Training, Zinnar Ghasem
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
Zinnar Ahmed Ghasem A framework for tailored organisational cyber security training AbstractSociety is increasingly becoming dependent on cyberspace; in such it is becoming an integral part of every-day life of most people in both work and home context. This dependency spans across individuals, businesses, and organisations including governments who are relying on cyberspace for various services, ranging from email to social networking, and from cloud computing to ecommerce and financial automated process and transactions. These services are vulnerable and face sophisticated cyber threats, risks and attacks, and potentially can result in financial losses and compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability …
Predictive Perception In Autism, Robert Harlow
Predictive Perception In Autism, Robert Harlow
School of Psychology Theses
This thesis investigates how predictive perception, motor coordination, and neurotype differences influences social perception in autism. It explores how these mechanisms contribute to social difficulties faced by autistic people, through the lens of the double empathy problem and second-person neuroscience.Chapter 2 examined how spoken intentions and visual evidence guide predictive social perception. Across four experiments, results supported a dual-process model whereby top-down expectations shape early perception but are overridden by visual input once motion begins. This led to the ‘kinematic dominance hypothesis’, suggesting motion cues dominate perception once movement begins due to their higher precision.Chapter 3 used high-resolution active motion …
Exploring Individuals’ Experiences Of Working With Probation Who Have Personality Disorder: A Community-Based Participatory Action Research Approach., Nikki Morfey
School of Psychology Theses
Utilizing a Community-Based Participatory Action Research approach, semi-structured interviews were used to explore seven individuals’ experiences of working with Probation who self-identified as screening into the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of the data resulted in the construction of six Group Experiential Themes. Findings reflect participant confusion with the Personality Disorder label in light of feeling it was imposed without discussion, speaking to their experiences of the power dynamic in the probation relationship. Participants described being reduced to a case to be managed, with no space to be seen as a person, and a gap between …
The Experiences Of Systemic Invalidation In Chronic Pain Care Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Individuals: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study, Claira Moro
School of Psychology Theses
This study explored the lived experiences of individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities living with chronic pain and prescribed pain-relief medication. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, eight participants were recruited from a single primary care network in England. Two Group Experiential Themes were developed. This paper reports one: From dismissed to disengaged: the trauma of seeking help, with three sub-themes: (1) “Being fobbed off” – dismissal across healthcare and benefit systems; (2) “It just seemed horrible to me, to take it off me” – pain relief as withdrawn, stigmatised, or conditional; and (3) “Do I want to poke the bear?” – disengagement …
Bridging The Gap: A Mixed Methods Study Of Trainee Clinical Psychologists’ Experiences And Learning Needs For Working With Refugees, With Co-Produced Training Guidelines., Megan Stuart-Richards
Bridging The Gap: A Mixed Methods Study Of Trainee Clinical Psychologists’ Experiences And Learning Needs For Working With Refugees, With Co-Produced Training Guidelines., Megan Stuart-Richards
School of Psychology Theses
AbstractRefugees face unique and traumatising challenges to their mental health across multiple socio-political climates. Services are providing inequitable support for refugees, which lack appreciation of transcultural conceptualisations of mental distress, amongst a backdrop of social injustice. Refugees were employed as Co-researchers to co-produce every stage of this project. Reflexive Thematic Analysis was utilised in this study to examine experiences and learning needs of 79 Trainee Clinical Psychologists (TCP’s) in their survey responses. Novel training guidelines, to be accessed via ‘supplementary materials’, were co-produced alongside scoped learning needs, which contribute to health research and practice. Four interrelated overarching themes became evident. …
“We've Just Kind Of Woven In All These Different Ways Of Keeping Him Close By” A Narrative Analysis Of How Children And Their Surviving Parent Co-Construct Continuing Bonds Following Parental Death, Miriam Summers
School of Psychology Theses
Continuing bonds research has predominantly focused on adults and considered from an individualistic perspective; consequently, little is known about how such bonds may be developed relationally within families. This study aimed to explore how parentally bereaved children and their parent/caregiver co-construct continuing bonds. Eight families were recruited, and parent/caregivers and their children were interviewed together. Narrative analysis explored semantic themes and interactional processes. The findings highlighted that continuing bonds are co-constructed through regular joint remembering, family acts of remembrance, joint connecting through objects and shared interpretations of signs from the deceased. Constructive interactional processes included collaboration, agreement and sharing positive …
Which Discourses Underpin Long-Term, Autistic/Non-Autistic Romantic Couples’ Understandings Of Their Relationship As They Live With And Accommodate Each Other? A Critical Discourse/Narrative Inquiry, Vivien Southall
School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Theses
This piece of work draws on both critical discourse and critical narrative inquiry to examine the long-term romantic relationship experiences of those in autistic/non-autistic long-term romantic relationships. Four couples participated, three heterosexual and one female same-sex couple. The participants were given the opportunity to tell their narratives in a variety of forms, through interviews, emails, stories and with photographs and mementoes as prompts. These forms inspired the way that the data was retold in the research using a variety of styles reflecting the narrative choices of the participants. Through interviews with participants individually and as a couple, over sixteen months, …
Exploring Inclusive Education And Listening In Relation To Children's Experiences And Teachers' Perspectives, Ramazan Merk
Exploring Inclusive Education And Listening In Relation To Children's Experiences And Teachers' Perspectives, Ramazan Merk
School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Theses
This thesis addressed the field of inclusive education and the importance of listening from the perspectives of both children and teachers. Drawing on experiences in pre-school and reception classrooms in England, I explored the essence of inclusive education and effective implementation strategies to meet the needs of children, including those with diverse needs. Emphasis was placed on the necessity for teachers to acknowledge and address each child's individual needs when developing early years learning environments. Moreover, the study underlined the important role of active listening in promoting communication and understanding between teachers and children as a cornerstone of inclusive pedagogy. …
Ontological Machines: Subjectivity And Relational Desire In Immersive And Interactive Environments, Toby Chanter
Ontological Machines: Subjectivity And Relational Desire In Immersive And Interactive Environments, Toby Chanter
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
This practice-based artistic research focuses on two contemporary spaces; namely the pedagogical spaces of healthcare Simulation Based Education (SBE), and the exhibition spaces of installation art. These seemingly unrelated activities share a range of technological and operational similarities that render their combined study under the banner of ‘immersive and interactive environments’ both novel and necessary. The lack of broad engagement with questions of representation, aesthetics, and affect is conspicuous in an educational practice that is reliant on, and implemented through, a network of overtly visual mediums, material technologies, and sensory modalities. In healthcare SBE, clinical skills are acquired, and medical …
Un-Framing Transiting Trajectories: A ‘Beyond Disciplinary’ Approach To Curating In The Context Of Art And Science Discourse, Christina Ioanna Kazakou
Un-Framing Transiting Trajectories: A ‘Beyond Disciplinary’ Approach To Curating In The Context Of Art And Science Discourse, Christina Ioanna Kazakou
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
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Exploring The Mechanisms Of Functional Imagery Training For Sleep Problems: A Single Arm Pilot Study, Ross Allen, Jackie Andrade
Exploring The Mechanisms Of Functional Imagery Training For Sleep Problems: A Single Arm Pilot Study, Ross Allen, Jackie Andrade
School of Psychology Theses
Functional Imagery Training (FIT) is a brief motivational intervention grounded in the Elaborated Intrusion theory of desire. It helps individuals use personalised, emotionally vivid mental imagery to support goal pursuit by drawing on past successes to plan actions, overcome obstacles, and rehearse behavioural strategies. Delivered in the client-centred style of Motivational Interviewing (MI), FIT aims to strengthen motivation for sustained behaviour change. While FIT has shown promise in areas such as weight loss and anxiety, its application to sleep-related behaviour change remains unexplored. This single-arm pilot study examined whether FIT is associated with improvements in sleep quality and motivation to …
What Helps And Hinders Staff Supporting People With Intellectual Disabilities Regarding Sex And Relationships, Laurence Constable, Deanna Gallichan
What Helps And Hinders Staff Supporting People With Intellectual Disabilities Regarding Sex And Relationships, Laurence Constable, Deanna Gallichan
School of Psychology Theses
Background Studies have suggested that staff experience multiple obstacles to providing effective support around relationships and sexuality. The literature has suggested several potential solutions yet it is not clear what impedes the implementation of these. Understanding these barriers could improve care. Methods Two focus groups were carried out with a total of 13 participants recruited from the Southwest of England. Participants were recruited from client-facing roles across care providers, education provision, and social care provision. The focus groups were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings Four themes were drawn from the data. These were ‘Fear hinders care’, ‘Care is led …
Ethnographically Informed Research Exploring The Impact Of Embedding Trauma-Informed Principles In A Befriending Programme For Refugees., Zahraa Abdulreda
Ethnographically Informed Research Exploring The Impact Of Embedding Trauma-Informed Principles In A Befriending Programme For Refugees., Zahraa Abdulreda
School of Psychology Theses
Refugees often experience trauma from war, displacement, and post-migration stressors, leading to collective and transgenerational trauma. This study explored the impact of embedding trauma-informed principles (TIP) within a refugee befriending programme, where refugees were paired with local volunteers. Ethnographic Action informed research was used through completing interviews, observations, and a focus group. Participants included five befrienders and seven refugees, alongside observational data. Thematic and framework analyses identified five key themes: The Relationship, Safety for Befrienders, Inclusivity, Supporting Befriendees with Integration, and Challenges of Befriending. TIP enhanced understanding of how community-based, trauma-informed interventions can support refugee recovery and resilience. The study …
Exploring The Relationship Between Attachment State Of Mind, Emotional Development And Distress In Adults With Intellectual Disabilities – A Pilot Study, Amy Pantridge
School of Psychology Theses
BackgroundAttachment theory and emotional development are increasingly considered important for understanding distress in people with intellectual disabilities, yet no prior studies have empirically explored relationships between these constructs.MethodAdults with intellectual disabilities and informants were recruited from UK community organisations. Participants completed an attachment measure (AAP), brief cognitive measure, and questionnaire on perceived emotional support. Informants completed a distress measure (HoNOS-LD), emotional development measure (SED-S), and provided feedback on the SED-S. ResultsNo significant relationship was found between attachment and emotional development, though some specific associations emerged. Unresolved attachment was common. Discrepancies were observed between informant-reported and participant-reported data. Informants found elements …
Transgenerational Plasticity Research: Challenges And Opportunities, Caitlin Mcandry, Alastair J. Wilson, Peter A. Cotton, Manuela Truebano
Transgenerational Plasticity Research: Challenges And Opportunities, Caitlin Mcandry, Alastair J. Wilson, Peter A. Cotton, Manuela Truebano
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Transgenerational plasticity (TGP) is a type of non-genetic inheritance whereby one generation's environment affects a subsequent generation's phenotype. It can influence the persistence of organisms in stressful climatic conditions through allowing rapid phenotypic change. TGP has been proposed to have the potential to alter an organism's response to selective forces or buffer their effects, yet the interaction of these two processes is neither well understood nor often accounted for via appropriate experimental design. The rapid expansion of TGP research in recent years has led to a lack of clarity surrounding terminology for different phenomena, sometimes undermining the interpretation of research. …