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Smart Aquaculture Technology: Building Climate Resilience And Food Security In The Agrifood Supply Chain, Ikape Simon I., Goma Ruth P., Lise Hunter, Ed-Idoko John O., Christiana O. N.
Smart Aquaculture Technology: Building Climate Resilience And Food Security In The Agrifood Supply Chain, Ikape Simon I., Goma Ruth P., Lise Hunter, Ed-Idoko John O., Christiana O. N.
Plymouth Business School
This paper examines the impacts of climate change on fish production within the agrifood supply chain and its implications for food security. It reviews smart aquaculture technologies as key adaptation and mitigation strategies for sustainable fish production and resilient food security. Adaptation measures include data-driven tools for site and species selection, as well as automated monitoring systems and predictive models that enable proactive risk management under climate variability. Mitigation strategies focus on reducing the sector’s carbon footprint through optimized feed utilization, waste reduction, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Findings suggest that smart aquaculture not only strengthens production efficiency …
Life Saving Skills In Dental Practice: Self‐Perceived Preparedness Of Dental Students To Manage Medical Emergencies, Kamran Ali, Ulfat Bashir, Asma Shafique, Rebecca Glanville, Mahwish Raja, Amber Kiyani
Life Saving Skills In Dental Practice: Self‐Perceived Preparedness Of Dental Students To Manage Medical Emergencies, Kamran Ali, Ulfat Bashir, Asma Shafique, Rebecca Glanville, Mahwish Raja, Amber Kiyani
Peninsula Dental School
Introduction: Recognition and management of medical emergencies in dental practice is an essential topic area in dental education. However, limited published research on the topic is available from dental institutions in lower-middle income countries (LMICs). Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the teaching methodologies and self-reported confidence of dental undergraduate (predoctoral) students in the management of medical emergencies likely to be encountered in clinical dental practice. Materials and Methods: After obtaining ethical approval, undergraduate dental students from six dental institutions were invited to participate in an online survey. Data were collected using a purposefully designed questionnaire which …
Singular-Perturbation Control Of A Tendon-Driven Soft Robot: Theory And Experiments, Lucas Novaki Ribeiro, Pablo Borja, Cosimo Della Santina, Bastian Deutschmann
Singular-Perturbation Control Of A Tendon-Driven Soft Robot: Theory And Experiments, Lucas Novaki Ribeiro, Pablo Borja, Cosimo Della Santina, Bastian Deutschmann
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
The existing model-based control strategies for tendon-driven continuum soft robots neglect the dynamics of the actuation system. Nevertheless, such dynamics have an important impact on the closed-loop performance. This work analyzes the influence of the actuation dynamics in tendon-driven continuum soft robots performing trajectory-tracking tasks. To this end, we use singular perturbation (SP) theory to design controllers that account for such dynamics. We provide the analytical formulation of the SP controllers and their in-depth experimental validation. Additionally, we use high-and low-stiffness tendons to experimentally compare the performance of the proposed SP controllers against traditional feedback control schemes that disregard the …
Experimental Assessments Of Second-Hand Battery Degradation Under V2g Operation For Electric Vessels, Olamide Olagunju, Tamer Kamel, Sarah Fear, Lee J. Durndell
Experimental Assessments Of Second-Hand Battery Degradation Under V2g Operation For Electric Vessels, Olamide Olagunju, Tamer Kamel, Sarah Fear, Lee J. Durndell
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Vessel-to-Grid (V2G) technology offers significant potential for supporting grid stability, boosting renewable energy integration, and increasing the profitability of electric vessels (EVs) through intelligent energy management. However, concerns linger regarding the impact of frequent charge-discharge cycles on battery health, especially with the further inclusion of the V2G power cycles. The impact of this approach has been well-studied for road-based electric vehicles, where the concluded outcomes are particularly customised based on the road vehicle operational duty cycles. However, this approach remains largely unexplored for marine EV batteries, due to their unique duty cycles and implementation of second-hand battery systems for use …
Efficacy Of Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation (Fes) For The Reduction Of Bradykinesia In Parkinson’S Disease: An Assessor-Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial (Steps Ii)—Study Protocol, Abbey Tufft, Helen Neilens, Jonathan Marsden, Siobhan Creanor, Ayesha Ali, Margaret Donovan-Hall, Paigan Aspinall, Amber Lord, Ben Jones, Paul Taylor
Efficacy Of Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation (Fes) For The Reduction Of Bradykinesia In Parkinson’S Disease: An Assessor-Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial (Steps Ii)—Study Protocol, Abbey Tufft, Helen Neilens, Jonathan Marsden, Siobhan Creanor, Ayesha Ali, Margaret Donovan-Hall, Paigan Aspinall, Amber Lord, Ben Jones, Paul Taylor
School of Health Professions
Introduction Difficulty with walking can lead to reduced quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (pwPD); improving walking is considered a treatment priority. Drug therapies can control PD symptoms; however, pwPD often still experience mobility problems. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) induces movement in weak muscles via external electrical stimulation. FES is used in stroke and multiple sclerosis patients to correct dropped foot by stimulating the common peroneal nerve and is associated with improved quality of life and mobility. The randomised feasibility study preceding this definitive study showed that daily FES can produce a clinically meaningful improvement in walking speed …
O5-02 How And Why Preconception Health Among People Living With Obesity Could Be Improved By Including Obesity As A Health Condition In: Abstracts From The 10th Meeting Of The Association For The Study Of Obesity: Uk Congress On Obesity 2025, Heather Hopper, Kerryn Husk, Kate Maslin, Jill Shawe
O5-02 How And Why Preconception Health Among People Living With Obesity Could Be Improved By Including Obesity As A Health Condition In: Abstracts From The 10th Meeting Of The Association For The Study Of Obesity: Uk Congress On Obesity 2025, Heather Hopper, Kerryn Husk, Kate Maslin, Jill Shawe
School of Nursing and Midwifery
University Of Plymouth, Plymouth, UKPeople living with obesity have a greater chance of developingcomplications during pregnancy and are over-represented inmaternal mortality data relating to both direct and indirect causesduring pregnancy and up to a year after the birth of their child. Inaddition, epigenetic influences result in metabolic changes inoffspring of people living with obesity leading to a greater chanceof them experiencing long-term health consequences. In view ofthese health concerns, people living with obesity are advised to loseweight in the preconception period, before becoming pregnant.Sustained weight loss, however, can be difficult to achieve, andpeople do not always seek preconception advice. The …
An Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Smart Energy Station, Temitope Johnson, Tamer Kamel, David Jenkins, Gary Millar
An Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Smart Energy Station, Temitope Johnson, Tamer Kamel, David Jenkins, Gary Millar
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Since their invention, photovoltaic (PV) cells haveundergone significant technological advancements, emerging asone of the most accessible sources of clean energy with aneffectively infinite fuel supply. However, PV technologycontinues to face a critical challenge; a decline in efficiency asoperating temperatures rise above 25 °C. This research aims tomitigate the impact of elevated temperatures on PV panels byinvestigating the phase change materials (PCMs) fortemperature control of the PV panels and release theirgenerated heat to PCMs as heat collection and temporarystorage units. Consequently, the heat can be then transferredfrom the temporary storage point to a long-term heat storage inZeolite materials through supply-air duct …
Introduction To The Special Section On Earthquakes In Slowly Deforming Mountain Belts And The High Atlas Earthquake Of 8 September 2023, Fida Medina, Youssef Timoulali, Mustapha Meghraoui, Sarah Boulton, Eric Fielding
Introduction To The Special Section On Earthquakes In Slowly Deforming Mountain Belts And The High Atlas Earthquake Of 8 September 2023, Fida Medina, Youssef Timoulali, Mustapha Meghraoui, Sarah Boulton, Eric Fielding
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Earthquakes in slowly deforming mountain belts result from low‐tectonic loading and occur on individual fault segments. Although most of the significant seismic strain rate concentrates along the plate boundaries, large earthquakes with may still be generated along faults in regions at a distance (≫100 km) from plate boundaries. Intraplate regions, or continental interiors, exhibit active deformation characterized by relatively low tectonic and seismic strain rates (<5 mm/yr; Johnston, 1996), consistent with geodetic strain rates and models of plate motions that predict comparable velocities (Kreemer et al., 2014). Active faults in continental interiors...
Scale Model And Ship Simulator Towing Of The Iea 15 Mw Wind Turbine On The Umaine Volturnus-S Platform, Adam Roberts, Frédéric Le Pivert, Saied Kazemi, Tom Tosdevin, Adán López-Santander, Matthew J. Craven, Lars Johanning
Scale Model And Ship Simulator Towing Of The Iea 15 Mw Wind Turbine On The Umaine Volturnus-S Platform, Adam Roberts, Frédéric Le Pivert, Saied Kazemi, Tom Tosdevin, Adán López-Santander, Matthew J. Craven, Lars Johanning
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Floating offshore wind turbines are expected to be deployed in significant numbers across the globe in the coming decades, with wet towing of these structures between ports and farms a key operation in their installation, maintenance, and decommissioning. Platforms are likely to be towed across large distances, and accurate understanding of tow dynamics will be crucial to optimising these journeys to minimise costs, timescales, emissions, and risk. This paper presents experimental and ship simulator modelling of the oceanic towing of the IEA 15 MW turbine on the UMaine VolturnUS-S platform. The work provides indicative data for floating offshore wind turbines …
Exploring The Role Of Use In Sustainable Innovation And Technology Transitions, Christopher Agyapong Siaw
Exploring The Role Of Use In Sustainable Innovation And Technology Transitions, Christopher Agyapong Siaw
Plymouth Business School
Use plays a crucial role in technology innovation, diffusion and transitions. This is especially so with the increasing innovation in IoTs, AI, robotics and platform-based technologies among other technologies that enable seamless interaction between innovators and users. Yet relatively little is known about the role of use in technology innovation and transitions. This developmental paper seeks to explore the role of use in sustainable innovation and technology transitions. It is expected that this will have significant theoretical and managerial implications for addressing the dark-side of innovation in contexts where the noxious consequences of innovation for society and the environment involve …
Challenges And Opportunities In Reducing Risk Of Diabetes-Related Cardiovascular Disease: Making Every Contact Count, Michelle Clapham
Challenges And Opportunities In Reducing Risk Of Diabetes-Related Cardiovascular Disease: Making Every Contact Count, Michelle Clapham
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Despite recent Government initiatives to reduce rates, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes isexpected to continue rising to almost 10% of the population by 2035. Complications of type 2diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), contribute to approximately 22 000 deathsannually in England, indicating a need for population health management through preventativehealthcare. The Making Every Contact Count (MECC) initiative recommends the building ofpreventative strategies into routine primary care appointments to reduce modifiable risk factorsassociated with both type 2 diabetes and CVD. This article explores the unique opportunitiesgeneral practice nurses have to promote primary and secondary prevention of CVD.
Perceived School Climate Norms Of Equality, Perspective-Taking And Youth Collective And Civic Actions, Shelley Mckeown, Cd Schaefer, Jaysan Charlesford, Thia Sagherian-Dickey, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo, Loris Vezzali
Perceived School Climate Norms Of Equality, Perspective-Taking And Youth Collective And Civic Actions, Shelley Mckeown, Cd Schaefer, Jaysan Charlesford, Thia Sagherian-Dickey, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo, Loris Vezzali
School of Psychology
Schools can play a crucial role in encouraging young people to make constructive societalcontributions that transcend group lines and that benefit communities more generally.Recognising this potential, the present research examined the relationship between perceivedschool climate norms of equality, and in turn perspective-taking on two forms of constructivecontributions amongst youth in England: civic engagement and collective action intentions insupport of refugees. A total of 696 youth (aged 11 to 12) were asked to complete a survey inschool as part of a larger study on youth interaction experiences. Bootstrapped mediationanalysis conducted in Mplus found that perspective-taking mediated the link between perceivedschool climate …
Habit And The Potential For Actor Training With Immersive And Virtual Production Technology, John Matthews
Habit And The Potential For Actor Training With Immersive And Virtual Production Technology, John Matthews
School of Art, Design and Architecture
The advance of immersive and virtual technologies draws into starker contrast the analogue modalities of dominant approaches to actor training and makes more visible certain of their dynamics, which are analysed here using a philosophical framework of habit and habitus as propositionally causative. This technology is disruptive to habit and habitus in actor training and signifies potential to experiment with these dynamics to address extant problems in actor training. Problems in training habitus discussed here derive from trainers’ habits but arise primarily for trainees, and especially so for certain groups. I use Lazlo Pearlman and Deirdre McLaughlin’s critique of the …
Dental Shame: A Call For Understanding And Addressing The Role Of Shame In Oral Health, Louise Folker, Luna Dolezal, Astrid Pernille Jespersen, Martha Paisi, Lyndsey Withers, Christina Worle, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat
Dental Shame: A Call For Understanding And Addressing The Role Of Shame In Oral Health, Louise Folker, Luna Dolezal, Astrid Pernille Jespersen, Martha Paisi, Lyndsey Withers, Christina Worle, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat
Peninsula Medical School
This commentary highlights dental shame as a pervasive but underexplored phenomenon with significant implications for oral health and systemic inequities. It proposes dental shame as a critical lens for understanding and addressing the complex interplay between personal, social, economic, cultural and systemic factors contributing to oral health challenges. Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise, the authors collectively propose that dental shame is both a consequence and determinant of oral health issues, leading to a self-reinforcing dynamic of avoidance, withdrawal and exacerbated inequities. They identify five key aspects of oral health where dental shame warrants deeper investigation: clinical encounters, care and social services, …
Early Phase Testing Of Functional Imagery Training As An Intervention For Anxiety, Jackie Andrade, D. J. Kavanagh, Carly Bowditch, Emily Mackriel, Emily Ravenshill, Amy Sime, Eleanor Trumfield, Jessica Watts, Jon May
Early Phase Testing Of Functional Imagery Training As An Intervention For Anxiety, Jackie Andrade, D. J. Kavanagh, Carly Bowditch, Emily Mackriel, Emily Ravenshill, Amy Sime, Eleanor Trumfield, Jessica Watts, Jon May
School of Psychology
Cognitive models hypothesize a role for motivated behaviour in anxiety disorders, with safety behaviours leading to exaggerated threat appraisals and increased anticipatory anxiety. Based on the Affective Imagery Theory of Motivation, we propose that increasing motivation for engagement behaviours will reduce motivation for safety behaviours through competition for limited capacity cognitive resources supporting motivational imagery. We hypothesise that imagining successful engagement will reduce anxiety directly, and through promoting subsequent engagement. We present preliminary evidence that functional imagery training (FIT), an intervention that develops and teaches motivational imagery, reduces anxiety. FIT was delivered to undergraduates with anxiety in one session lasting …
Challenging Dyads As Defaults In Research On Childhood Social Cognition, Roman Stengelin, Patricia Kanngiesser
Challenging Dyads As Defaults In Research On Childhood Social Cognition, Roman Stengelin, Patricia Kanngiesser
School of Psychology
Early in life, children develop the socio-cognitive tools to benefit and learn from interactions with others, allowing them to thrive in the diverse social and cultural niches of their respective communities. Over the past decades, developmental science has critically deepened our understanding of childhood social cognition and its ontogenetic foundations.
Neurologists' Perspectives On Sudep Communication: A Comparative Study Across Five European Countries, Rohit Shankar
Neurologists' Perspectives On Sudep Communication: A Comparative Study Across Five European Countries, Rohit Shankar
Peninsula Medical School
Objectives: The leading cause of epilepsy mortality is Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). National and international guidelines recommend that people with epilepsy are counseled on SUDEP risk at the point of diagnosis or at the earliest opportunity. This study compares neurologist views from five European countries on attitudes and relevance of SUDEP communication. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of 17 Likert questions using validated themes was circulated via different ILAE and/or equivalent organizations using a non-discriminatory exponential snowballing technique, leading to a non-probability sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests. Significance was accepted …
A Qualitative Analysis Of How Just Stop Oil Protests Are Framed In The Uk Online News Media, Holly Handy
A Qualitative Analysis Of How Just Stop Oil Protests Are Framed In The Uk Online News Media, Holly Handy
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Previous research has found that when the news media reports on demonstrations, protest groups can be subject to delegitimising coverage. This body of research can be subsumed under Chan & Lee’s “protest paradigm” and is believed to consist of a set of narrative frames that journalists default to in the coverage of protests. Recent research demonstrates how the use of these framing devices may be in decline and advocates for a more integrated approach to protest coverage. However, there is little research that uses analytic frameworks specifically theorised to explore media framing. This study uses Giles and Shaw’s media framing …
Advancing Statistical Literacy In Eye Care: A Series For Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making: Part 2: Statistical Testing In Eye And Vision Research – Principles And Practices, Daniela Oehring
School of Health Professions
Purpose: To enhance statistical literacy in eye and vision Research through practical guidance on hypothesis testing, test selection, and interpreting inferential statistics. The goal is to reduce common analytical errors and support more clinically meaningful conclusions in ophthalmic studies.Material and Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify best practices in hypothesis testing, error control, and test selection relevant to clinical research in ophthalmologyand optometry. Simulated datasets, based on real-world clinical scenarios, were generated in Python to illustrate core concepts. Worked examples demonstrate the Impact of sample size, data distribution, and error …
First Permanent Molar Root Canal Configurations In A South African Sample: A Descriptive Micro-Computed Tomographic Report, Casper Jonker, Guy Lambourn, Peet Van Der Vyver, Theye Charlotte, Federico Foschi, Ericka Noelle L’Abbé, Anna Catherina Oettlé
First Permanent Molar Root Canal Configurations In A South African Sample: A Descriptive Micro-Computed Tomographic Report, Casper Jonker, Guy Lambourn, Peet Van Der Vyver, Theye Charlotte, Federico Foschi, Ericka Noelle L’Abbé, Anna Catherina Oettlé
Peninsula Dental School
The aim of this paper was to describe root canal configurations using micro-CT in South African first molars. A segmentation process was followed on micro-focus X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT) scans of 101 maxillary and 86 mandibular first molars. Main and accessory root canal anatomy were considered to describe root canal configurations of South African first molars. Intra- and inter-observer reliability was determined using the unweighted Cohen’s Kappa test. Intra- and inter-rater agreement was 93% for maxillary configurations; 92.9% and 86.2% respectively for mandibular configurations. The most common main canal configurations were: 3MXFM MB1DB1P1 (n = 33/93, 35.5%) and 2MDFM M1-2D1 …
Using A Realist Informed Qualitative Approach To Elaborate Programme Theory: Experiences From The Feasibility Phase Of The D-Pact Project., Sarah Griffiths, Hannah Wheat, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Lauren Weston, Alex Gude, Tomasina Oh, Rod Sheaff, Richard Byng
Using A Realist Informed Qualitative Approach To Elaborate Programme Theory: Experiences From The Feasibility Phase Of The D-Pact Project., Sarah Griffiths, Hannah Wheat, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Lauren Weston, Alex Gude, Tomasina Oh, Rod Sheaff, Richard Byng
Peninsula Medical School
Realist approaches to complex health care evaluations are increasingly used and recommended in national evaluationguidelines. However, there remains a paucity of researcher guidance on methods for elaborating and refining programmetheories throughout the stages of a realist evaluation project—from prospective theory development to feasibility work,to full evaluation. We present a step by step worked example of a realist approach to elaborating a programme theory for ahealth care intervention during the feasibility phase of the Dementia PersonAlised care Team. We explain how multiplequalitative methods can be applied to elaborate initial theory, supporting a shift away from a hypothetical explanation, towards a theory …
Triage Of Road Injury Casualties - The Role Of Bystanders: A Scoping Review, George Stephen Russam, Jake Gluyas-Harris, Nicholas Aveyard, Tim Nutbeam
Triage Of Road Injury Casualties - The Role Of Bystanders: A Scoping Review, George Stephen Russam, Jake Gluyas-Harris, Nicholas Aveyard, Tim Nutbeam
Peninsula Medical School
Background: Bystanders have the potential to be a critical component of the Road Injury Chain of Survival, particularly in the early phases of injury recognition, scene assessment, and emergency service activation. Their potential role in trauma triage remains underexplored. This scoping review aims to examine the existing evidence of the use of bystanders in triage—both laypersons and non-clinical professionals—during the prehospital phase of road injury and other trauma scenarios. Methods: A systematic search was undertaken across MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Psychology & Behavioural Sciences Collection using the EBSCO Host platform, with supplementary hand searches via Google Scholar and reference screening. …
Small Scale Analysis Of Urban Air Quality And Public Health In London, Uk, Provides Insights For Targeted Interventions, Alan Smith, Tim Daley
Small Scale Analysis Of Urban Air Quality And Public Health In London, Uk, Provides Insights For Targeted Interventions, Alan Smith, Tim Daley
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Understanding the impact of scale and zonation is critical for accurately assessing population health in relation to air quality and demographic data. Using existing census geographies, we analyse spatial clustering and statistical associations across different census scales, focussing on vulnerable sociodemographic groups and temporal exposure patterns. This study aims to assess how different spatial resolutions affect the strength and interpretation of associations between air pollution, sociodemographic variables, and self-reported health. It also evaluates whether finer-scale, health-need-based zoning provides a more accurate basis for public health analysis. Exposure to higher PM2.5 concentrations, and having an undrlying disability, or long-term illness shows …
Prioritising Time-Critical Injuries And Interventions For Trapped Motor Vehicle Collision Patients: A Delphi Study, Tim Nutbeam, Rob Fenwick, Ian Marritt, Brian Lee, Luke Staveley-Wadham, Nigel Lang, Louise Johnson, Nicolas Mattock, Jane Ogilvie, Emily Foote, Francis Screech, Lara Lebeau–Humarau, Caroline Leech
Prioritising Time-Critical Injuries And Interventions For Trapped Motor Vehicle Collision Patients: A Delphi Study, Tim Nutbeam, Rob Fenwick, Ian Marritt, Brian Lee, Luke Staveley-Wadham, Nigel Lang, Louise Johnson, Nicolas Mattock, Jane Ogilvie, Emily Foote, Francis Screech, Lara Lebeau–Humarau, Caroline Leech
Peninsula Medical School
Background Physically trapped patients following motor vehicle collisions are at high risk of time-critical injuriesand poor outcomes. Despite this, there is limited consensus on which injuries should be prioritised and which earlyinterventions are both necessary and feasible in the prehospital setting. This study aims to develop expert consensuson injury categorisation and the delivery of early care interventions to guide clinical and operational decision-makingat the scene.Methods A modified Delphi method was used to gather consensus from a multidisciplinary panel of subjectmatter experts, including clinicians, paramedics, and members of fire and rescue services. In Round 1, participantscontributed to the development of draft …
A Potential New Sea Surface Temperature Proxy Based On Isomeric Highly Branched Isoprenoid Lipid Biomarkers: Ez25, Simon T. Belt, Lukas Smik, Katrine Husum, Jochen Knies
A Potential New Sea Surface Temperature Proxy Based On Isomeric Highly Branched Isoprenoid Lipid Biomarkers: Ez25, Simon T. Belt, Lukas Smik, Katrine Husum, Jochen Knies
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Two tri-unsaturated and isomeric (E/Z) highly branched isoprenoid (HBI) diatom lipid biomarkers were quantified in 228 water column samples collected from the English Channel, West Svalbard (Arctic), the Scotia Sea (Southern Ocean) and East Antarctica. We found that the relative amounts of the two HBIs correlate well with water temperatures taken at the time of sampling. Based on these findings and some other HBI data reported previously, we suggest that the proportion of the HBI E-isomer (termed EZ25) may serve as a new proxy for palaeo sea surface temperatures, including in the polar regions. Next steps will involve determination of …
Modeling The Effects Of Cyclical Masticatory Forces In A 3d Oral Mucosal Model In Vitro, Samantha Robins, Vehid Salih, Alastair Lomax, Sian Crow, Zoe Brookes, Andrew Foey, Simon A. Whawell
Modeling The Effects Of Cyclical Masticatory Forces In A 3d Oral Mucosal Model In Vitro, Samantha Robins, Vehid Salih, Alastair Lomax, Sian Crow, Zoe Brookes, Andrew Foey, Simon A. Whawell
Peninsula Dental School
This study describes the development of a three-dimensional (3D) oral mucosal model (OMM) to investigate how oral tissues respond to masticatory forces. The OMMs replicated key features of human oral mucosa, such as stratified keratinocyte telomerase-immortalized gingival keratinocytes (TIGK) layers and fibroblast-populated collagen matrices. Cyclical mechanical forces (0-10 N) for 2 h applied to the model caused force-dependent changes in the histological structure, including thinning of the epithelium and collagen matrix and cell displacement at higher forces. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) cytotoxicity assays revealed that 10 N forces led to significant cell damage (about 50% cell death) in TIGK monolayers, whereas …
Examining Thermal Comfort In Open Spaces In Higher Education Settings In Hot Climate Regions–Mosul As A Case Study, Hiba Al-Yozbakee, Omar Al-Hafith
Examining Thermal Comfort In Open Spaces In Higher Education Settings In Hot Climate Regions–Mosul As A Case Study, Hiba Al-Yozbakee, Omar Al-Hafith
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Outdoor spaces play a vital role in enriching students’ academic experiences in higher education. While thermal comfort is key to their usability, research remains limited on university open spaces that consider the full academic year and the combined effects of shading and vegetation. This study addresses this gap in a hot-climate context, using Northern Technical University in Iraq as a case study. From October 2023 to May 2024, 874 thermal sensation votes and microclimatic data were gathered across five open spaces with differing vegetation and shading. Employing the adaptive thermal comfort approach, the study assessed users’ thermal perceptions and microclimatic …
From Livestream To Table: Psychological Drivers Of Purchase Intention In Restaurant Livestreaming, Qingchuo Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Jinhua Zhang
From Livestream To Table: Psychological Drivers Of Purchase Intention In Restaurant Livestreaming, Qingchuo Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Jinhua Zhang
Plymouth Business School
Purpose – Restaurant livestreaming, where consumers interact with real-time digital content that promotesphysical dining experiences, has emerged as a distinctive form of digital marketing. It integrates onlineengagement with offline consumption in a novel way.Design/methodology/approach – Thisstudy builds upon the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework.It incorporates insights from flow theory and perceived value theory to examine how emotional immersion andcognitive evaluation influence consumer purchase intentions in the context of restaurant livestreaming.A structural model is then tested using survey data collected from 482 livestream consumers.Findings – Using a sequential mixed methods design, this study first identifies key environmental stimuli throughin-depth interviews. These stimuli include …
Towards A Modular Compliant Actuator Toolkit, Oliver Smith, Swen E. Gaudl, Pablo Borja
Towards A Modular Compliant Actuator Toolkit, Oliver Smith, Swen E. Gaudl, Pablo Borja
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Compliant Actuators differ from traditional Servo Actuators via the ability to sense and control for forces, in addition to position and velocity. A multitude of concepts exist: force-torque control of brushless DC motors, Series Elastic Actuators (SEAs) featuring a physical elastic element, and Variable Stiffness Actuators (VSA), which use a stiffness control mechanism to modulate the physical stiffness of the elastic element. However, due to the complexity, variety, and prohibitive cost of parts and fabrication, there is a lack of reproduction, which hinders the, development, adoption, and application of such devices. This paper introduces the concept of a Modular Compliant …
Core Outcome Set And Measures Of Chest Health In Children And Young People With Cerebral Palsy In The Community Setting: The Chesti Study Protocol, Chesti-Study Steering Group, Rachel Knight Lozano, Christopher Morris, Harriet Shannon, Kayleigh Bell, Hugh Malyon, Julia Melluish, Jos Latour, Morag Andrews, Sarah Crombie, Noula Gibson, Samantha Grace, Sian Goddard, Nicola Harman, Sarah Mc Goldrick Kolawole, Laura Lowndes, Paul Mcnamara, Madeline Pilbury, Rachel Rapson, Nicola Scivier, Diane Sellers, Caroline Weighton, Mark Williams, Luana Winston
Core Outcome Set And Measures Of Chest Health In Children And Young People With Cerebral Palsy In The Community Setting: The Chesti Study Protocol, Chesti-Study Steering Group, Rachel Knight Lozano, Christopher Morris, Harriet Shannon, Kayleigh Bell, Hugh Malyon, Julia Melluish, Jos Latour, Morag Andrews, Sarah Crombie, Noula Gibson, Samantha Grace, Sian Goddard, Nicola Harman, Sarah Mc Goldrick Kolawole, Laura Lowndes, Paul Mcnamara, Madeline Pilbury, Rachel Rapson, Nicola Scivier, Diane Sellers, Caroline Weighton, Mark Williams, Luana Winston
School of Health Professions
Introduction Poor chest health is the leading cause of early mortality in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It is also the most common reason to seek healthcare, accruing significant costs and reducing quality-of-life for children and families. Clinical trials examining chest health interventions in CP are characterised by inconsistent outcome measures, limiting the capacity for evidence synthesis to inform clinical application. The study aims to develop a core outcome set (COS) and related measurement instruments to assess, monitor and evaluate chest health in children with CP, both in research and routine clinical practice. The COS will reflect the views of …