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Big Ugly Lumps? (Counter)Terrorism And The Everyday Atmospheres Of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Carrie Benjamin, Sam Berlin, Sara Fregonese, Paul Simpson Jul 2025

Big Ugly Lumps? (Counter)Terrorism And The Everyday Atmospheres Of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Carrie Benjamin, Sam Berlin, Sara Fregonese, Paul Simpson

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Adopting an atmospheric lens on the everyday and open-ended crisis of contemporary terror threats in cities in Western Europe, this article unpicks the contemporary logics, desires, and effects of the State in matters of urban counterterrorism by exploring the felt qualities and dispositions of the public around Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) measures in Birmingham (UK). It argues that the atmospheres around counterterrorism that security officials and business representatives aim to produce, which seeks to reassure the public rather than cause alarm, has led to ambivalent acceptance of HVM by city centre users. The paper shifts away from discursive and socio-technical …

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Beyond The Surface: How Depth Alters Face Perception, Farid Pazhoohi, Jerry Wang, Keina Aoki, Alan Kingstone Jul 2025

Beyond The Surface: How Depth Alters Face Perception, Farid Pazhoohi, Jerry Wang, Keina Aoki, Alan Kingstone

School of Psychology

Research in face perception has predominantly utilized two-dimensional images, which does not fully capture the complexities of human perception as it operates in real-world settings. Previous studies have demonstrated that 3D objects elicit different neural and behavioral responses compared to their 2D counterparts, suggesting a more profound engagement with and processing of real-world objects and environments. Grounded in the understanding that human visual perception has evolved in three-dimensional environments, this research addressed a notable gap in the literature on facial perception. This study investigates the impact of presentation modality (2D vs. 3D) on the perception of facial attractiveness, dominance, and …

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Twenty-Five Year Trend In Antipsychotic Medication Prescribing In England: Challenges And Opportunities, Rohit Shankar, Hannah Newman, David Branford, Richard Laugharne, Richard Byng Jul 2025

Twenty-Five Year Trend In Antipsychotic Medication Prescribing In England: Challenges And Opportunities, Rohit Shankar, Hannah Newman, David Branford, Richard Laugharne, Richard Byng

Peninsula Medical School

BackgroundAntipsychotics are primarily indicated for psychotic disorders. There is increasing concern regarding their potential overuse for other conditions.AimsTo examine the change in the number of community prescriptions and corresponding costs for antipsychotics per head of population over 25 years (1998–2022) in England.MethodThe data for 1998–2022 were obtained from two separate resources from the OpenPrescribing database: from 1998 to 2016 from their long-term trends data-set; and for 2017–2022 from the monthly medication prescribing data. The relevant British National Formulary subcategories 4.2.1 ‘antipsychotic drugs’ and 4.2.2 ‘antipsychotic depot injections’ were selected. The annual differences in prescriptions and the mean average annual increase …

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Mathematical Modelling Of Green Energy Storage Capacities With Different Demand Scenarios, Muhammad Anas Maqbool, Pablo Borja Rosales, Md Jahir Rizvi, Yeaw Chu Lee Jul 2025

Mathematical Modelling Of Green Energy Storage Capacities With Different Demand Scenarios, Muhammad Anas Maqbool, Pablo Borja Rosales, Md Jahir Rizvi, Yeaw Chu Lee

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The climate crisis has necessitated immediate and extensive research into sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy sources. The global energy shift has accelerated the integration of renewables with various industries and energy storage systems to address the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. The UK's hydrogen strategy and zero-emission shipping mission demonstrate promising progress, including the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia production and storage. However, renewable-hydrogen or ammonia storage systems present challenges, including determining effective storage capacity and meeting extensive energy requirements. The authors of this study have previously explored the prospects and feasibility of …

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Low Heat Flow In The Anhydros Basin, Aegean Sea, Recorded By Deep Subsurface Temperatures, Michael Manga, Masako Tominaga, Jonas Preine, Thomas A. Ronge, Sarah Beethe, Christian Hübscher, Iona Mcintosh, Paraskevi Nomikou, Steffen Kutterolf, Tim Druitt, Alexis Bernard, Carole Berthod, Hehe Chen, Acacia Clark, Susan Debari, Tatiana I. Fernandez-Perez, Ralf Gertisser, Raymond M. Johnston, Christopher K. Jones, K. Batuk Joshi, Günther Kletetschka, Olga Koukousioura, Molly Mccanta, Antony Morris, Katharina Pank, Ally Peccia, Paraskevi N. Polymenakou, Adam Woodhouse, Yuzuru Yamamoto Jul 2025

Low Heat Flow In The Anhydros Basin, Aegean Sea, Recorded By Deep Subsurface Temperatures, Michael Manga, Masako Tominaga, Jonas Preine, Thomas A. Ronge, Sarah Beethe, Christian Hübscher, Iona Mcintosh, Paraskevi Nomikou, Steffen Kutterolf, Tim Druitt, Alexis Bernard, Carole Berthod, Hehe Chen, Acacia Clark, Susan Debari, Tatiana I. Fernandez-Perez, Ralf Gertisser, Raymond M. Johnston, Christopher K. Jones, K. Batuk Joshi, Günther Kletetschka, Olga Koukousioura, Molly Mccanta, Antony Morris, Katharina Pank, Ally Peccia, Paraskevi N. Polymenakou, Adam Woodhouse, Yuzuru Yamamoto

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Subseafloor in situ temperatures in a drilled hole in the Anhydros Basin, Aegean Sea, measured during International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 398, yielded a low heat flow (<0.023 W/m2) despite active magmatism and rifting in the region. The coldest and highest temperatures were 13.9°C at 52.5 m below seafloor (mbsf) and 15.5°C for the deepest measurement at 360.4 mbsf, respectively. Comparison of a heat transfer model with measurements suggests that sea bottom temperatures during the last glacial period were up to 10°C cooler than Holocene temperatures. The magnitude of Holocene warming co-varies with the geothermal heat flow: if …

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Selective Ring-Opening Of Furfuryl Alcohol To 1,5-Pentanediol Over Pt/Aluminosilicates, Lee J. Durndell, Vannia C. Dos Santos-Durndell, Atal Shivhare, James A. Hunns, Karen Wilson, Adam F. Lee Jul 2025

Selective Ring-Opening Of Furfuryl Alcohol To 1,5-Pentanediol Over Pt/Aluminosilicates, Lee J. Durndell, Vannia C. Dos Santos-Durndell, Atal Shivhare, James A. Hunns, Karen Wilson, Adam F. Lee

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Biomass-derived diols are key chemical building blocks for the sustainable chemical manufacturing of textiles and plastics, however their synthesis by a selective, scalable process from holocellulose is challenging. Furfuryl alcohol (FALC) is a potential precursor to 1,5-pentanediol (1,5-PeD) through acid-catalysed hydrogenolysis, and hence the impact of oxide support acidity on this reaction over Pt nanoparticles was investigated under batch and continuous flow in toluene. Platinum dispersed over weakly acidic fumed silica and mesoporous SBA-15 supports was almost inactive towards furfuryl alcohol at 150 °C and 10 bar H2 and promoted decarbonylation and hydrodeoxygenation of FALC to furan and methyltetrahydrofuran, respectively. …

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Role Of Nurses And Allied Health Professionals In Hepatology And The Challenges Faced When Navigating A Career Pathway, Lynsey Spillman, Dianne Backhouse, Leah Cox, Katie Ballesteros, Katie Ramos, Felicity Williams Jul 2025

Role Of Nurses And Allied Health Professionals In Hepatology And The Challenges Faced When Navigating A Career Pathway, Lynsey Spillman, Dianne Backhouse, Leah Cox, Katie Ballesteros, Katie Ramos, Felicity Williams

School of Health Professions

Hepatology specialist nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs), including dietitians and physiotherapists, are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care from prevention through to advanced disease. Their contributions support lifestyle intervention, symptom management and care coordination, improving patient outcomes and service efficiency. Despite this, roles remain underfunded, inconsistently embedded and often overlooked in workforce planning. This article outlines the impact and challenges facing hepatology nurses and AHPs, drawing on UK service examples that demonstrate improved quality of life, reduced admissions, recompensation and cost savings. Barriers include limited access to structured training, protected time and clearly defined career pathways. …

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Identity Development, Attraction, And Behavior Of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review, Andrew D. Eaton, Travis R. Scheadler, Melanie Mcdonald, Oliver Beer, Lauren B. Mcinroy, Erin Beckwell, Adam Busch, Cara Bradley, Paul A. Shuper Jul 2025

Identity Development, Attraction, And Behavior Of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review, Andrew D. Eaton, Travis R. Scheadler, Melanie Mcdonald, Oliver Beer, Lauren B. Mcinroy, Erin Beckwell, Adam Busch, Cara Bradley, Paul A. Shuper

School of Health Professions

Introduction: Heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience sexual identity and behavior discordance. H-MSM may comprise 0.5–3.5% of adult heterosexual men. Understanding and accepting H-MSM as they self-identify may be necessary to implement effective public health and psychosocial interventions. This scoping review synthesizes research on H-MSM’s identity development, attraction, and behavior. Methods: Thirteen databases were searched and, using Covidence software, two independent reviewers screened 3617 titles and abstracts and 269 full texts to arrive at 124 articles meeting entry criteria. Ten independent reviewers then conducted thematic content analysis. Results:H-MSM either expressed sexual identity uncertainty or justified maintaining heterosexual …

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Appreciating Dissonance: Using Open Appreciative Inquiry As A Tool To Generate Cultural Change, Charles Dorr, Sheena Asthana, Julian Elston, Felix Gradinger, Daniel Preece, David Schwartz, Gemma Scott, Gary Wallace, Ruth Harrell Jul 2025

Appreciating Dissonance: Using Open Appreciative Inquiry As A Tool To Generate Cultural Change, Charles Dorr, Sheena Asthana, Julian Elston, Felix Gradinger, Daniel Preece, David Schwartz, Gemma Scott, Gary Wallace, Ruth Harrell

More Faculty of Health Research

Appreciative inquiry has become increasingly popular as a method for facilitating organisational or systemic change through focusing on the positive aspects and ‘life giving properties of a system’ as opposed to traditional ‘deficit-based’ approaches. However, there has been criticism that this process could invalidate negative experiences of organisations and/or systems. This is particularly problematic if an existing system is seen by its users as providing little value or if there is potential dissonance regarding system value among key stakeholders. Using two case studies of open appreciative inquiry by Plymouth City Council staff, this article outlines how the use of a …

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Differential Roles Of Cyclin–Cdk1 Complexes In Cell Migration And Invasion, Joseph H.R. Hetmanski, Michael J. Jones, Matthew Hartshorn, Patrick T. Caswell, Matthew C. Jones Jul 2025

Differential Roles Of Cyclin–Cdk1 Complexes In Cell Migration And Invasion, Joseph H.R. Hetmanski, Michael J. Jones, Matthew Hartshorn, Patrick T. Caswell, Matthew C. Jones

Peninsula Medical School

We have previously described a central role for CDK1 at the nexus of adhesion signalling and cell cycle progression, demonstrating that CDK1 has a non-canonical role in regulating integrin adhesion complexes and in the migration of cancer cells in 3D interstitial matrix. Here, we show that the CDK1-binding partners cyclinB1 and cyclinA2 also have roles in cell migration and invasion in both cancer and non-transformed cells. CyclinB1 plays a key role in RhoA activation to promote rear retraction in a membrane tension-dependent manner, whereas cyclinA2 has a general role in promoting motility. Knockdown of either cyclin significantly perturbs migration with …

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Silent Threats: Awareness And Attitudes To Communication Of Sudep Among Neurologists In India: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rohit Shankar Jul 2025

Silent Threats: Awareness And Attitudes To Communication Of Sudep Among Neurologists In India: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background: International guidelines unequivocally endorse the importance and need to discuss Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) with people with epilepsy (PWE). India is a country accounting for a sixth of all global epilepsy burden. Despite this little is known of Indian neurologists’ knowledge and attitudes to SUDEP. Objective: To explore India Neurologists awareness and attitudes to SUDEP communication to PWE. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of Likert response questions using validated themes, was circulated among the neurology fraternity, India. Non-discriminatory exponential snowballing technique leading to convenience non-probability sampling was used. The inquiry involved SUDEP-related topics including the awareness, knowledge, …

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The Impacts Of Ocean Warming On Phytoplankton Dynamics And Links To Fisheries Management Around St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, Shelby Bargo Jul 2025

The Impacts Of Ocean Warming On Phytoplankton Dynamics And Links To Fisheries Management Around St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, Shelby Bargo

The Plymouth Student Scientist

In the context of a rapidly changing climate, understanding how ocean warming is reshaping the foundation of marine ecosystems has never been more important. This research investigates factors contributing to ocean warming, and where anthropogenically influenced climate change plays a critical role in the functionality of the physical marine environment, phytoplankton, and trophodynamics throughout the pelagic zone. Phytoplankton, whilst microscopic, are vital; they are regulated by physical oceanographic factors that control their access to growth-limiting factors, such as nutrients. With the formidable climate-driven physical and biological changes occurring in the marine environment, alongside the decline in fish stocks, it is …

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Ruptured Atlas: A Trauma-Informed Approach To Spatial Storytelling For Survivors Of Genocide (The Case For Yazidis In Iraq), Sana Murrani, Kimbal Bumstead, Zoe Paris, Ghazi Murad Ismael, Jameela Rasho, Omeed Khider Joqey Jul 2025

Ruptured Atlas: A Trauma-Informed Approach To Spatial Storytelling For Survivors Of Genocide (The Case For Yazidis In Iraq), Sana Murrani, Kimbal Bumstead, Zoe Paris, Ghazi Murad Ismael, Jameela Rasho, Omeed Khider Joqey

School of Art, Design and Architecture

The Ruptured Atlas project (December 2023 – December 2024) employs innovative, participatory mapping techniques to document the complex spatial and lived experiences of the Yazidi community in the aftermath of the genocide perpetrated by ISIS, which commenced in August 2014. This collaborative effort involves 15 Yazidi researchers and key partners, culminating in an online atlas and a trauma-informed policy toolkit. Designed to influence housing and migration policies in both Iraq and the UK, the project prioritises trauma-informed practices and community empowerment. The online atlas was not only a conceptual device, but a vital visual tool, enabling participants to represent trauma …

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Cognitive Performance In Young Adults Who Endorse A Cannabis Use Disorder, Gabrielle Abbott, Lisa Greenwood, Jessica G. Bartschi, Suraya Dunsford, Isabella Goodwin, Anastasia Paloubis, Marianna Quinones Valera, Eugene Mctavish, Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Janna Cousijn, Gary C.K. Chan, Nadia Solowij, Valentina Lorenzetti Jul 2025

Cognitive Performance In Young Adults Who Endorse A Cannabis Use Disorder, Gabrielle Abbott, Lisa Greenwood, Jessica G. Bartschi, Suraya Dunsford, Isabella Goodwin, Anastasia Paloubis, Marianna Quinones Valera, Eugene Mctavish, Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Janna Cousijn, Gary C.K. Chan, Nadia Solowij, Valentina Lorenzetti

School of Psychology

RationaleCannabis use disorder (CUD) is highly prevalent with ∼44 million cases worldwide. CUD has been associated with compulsive use despite experiencing adverse psychosocial outcomes. Such adverse outcomes of CUD have been attributed to altered cognition - a set of mental processes that support the organisation and implementation of goal-directed behaviour. However, the evidence is mixed and limited by methodological issues including inconsistent assessment of CUD and metrics of cannabis use.Objective/MethodsThis study examined distinct domains of cognition (i.e., executive function, working memory, episodic memory, verbal reasoning, attention, IQ) in 115 participants aged 18.5 to 32.5 years. We compared performance between 83 …

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Migration Delays At Head-Of-Tide Weirs Are A Function Of Tidal Cycles And River Flows In Anadromous Twaite Shad Alosa Fallax, Mark I.A. Yeldham, J. Robert Britton, Charles Crundwell, Peter Davies, Jamie R. Dodd, Chris Grzesiok, Andrew D. Nunn, Randolph Velterop, Jonathan D. Bolland Jul 2025

Migration Delays At Head-Of-Tide Weirs Are A Function Of Tidal Cycles And River Flows In Anadromous Twaite Shad Alosa Fallax, Mark I.A. Yeldham, J. Robert Britton, Charles Crundwell, Peter Davies, Jamie R. Dodd, Chris Grzesiok, Andrew D. Nunn, Randolph Velterop, Jonathan D. Bolland

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Riverine barriers can have significant negative impacts on the spawning migrations of anadromous fishes, with barriers of low passage efficiency limiting access to upstream spawning areas. Even fish that pass a barrier can be negatively affected via migration delays and energetic costs. The spawning migrations of 74 twaite shad Alosa fallax were tracked at two head-of-tide weirs on a bifurcated channel in the River Severn’s upper estuary, western England, to test how barriers in tidal areas can affect river entry and incur migration delays. Although the weirs had a combined passage efficiency of 98.9%, median passage time was 19.8 h, …

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Ehealth Technologies In Transitional Care Interventions For Stroke Survivors And Caregivers: A Scoping Review, Orachorn Lumprom, Charuwan Kritpracha, Cansel Kocakabak, Jos M. Latour Jul 2025

Ehealth Technologies In Transitional Care Interventions For Stroke Survivors And Caregivers: A Scoping Review, Orachorn Lumprom, Charuwan Kritpracha, Cansel Kocakabak, Jos M. Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

The high rate of stroke disability necessitates extensive care during transitions between hospitals and homes. While many transitional care interventions have emerged, no explicit evidence illustrates the details of those combining or integrating eHealth. The aim of this scoping review was to comprehensively map the literature on eHealth technologies within transitional care interventions for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Studies were included if they focused on transitional care interventions that combined or integrated eHealth technologies for adult and elderly survivors of post-hyperacute stroke, as well as for caregivers aged 18 years and older. A systematic search was conducted from inception …

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Adaptation And Standardization Of Two Arabic Communicative Development Inventories For Children Aged 8 To 30 Months And 30 To 48 Months In Egypt, Jordan And Palestine, Alshaimaa Abdelwahab, Caroline Floccia, Samuel Forbes, Zakiyah Alsiddiqi, Khalid Al-Shdifat, Cristina Mckean, Thair Odeh, Anastasia Trebacz, Ghada Khattab Jul 2025

Adaptation And Standardization Of Two Arabic Communicative Development Inventories For Children Aged 8 To 30 Months And 30 To 48 Months In Egypt, Jordan And Palestine, Alshaimaa Abdelwahab, Caroline Floccia, Samuel Forbes, Zakiyah Alsiddiqi, Khalid Al-Shdifat, Cristina Mckean, Thair Odeh, Anastasia Trebacz, Ghada Khattab

School of Psychology

PURPOSE: Assessing early language skills through parental report is a cost-effective way to screen for language delays when resources are scarce. A pan-Arabic lexeme approach was tested by extending the Egyptian adaptation of the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI) to Jordan and Palestine in infants aged 8-30 months (Arabic CDI Toddler). We also developed a version for children aged 30-48 months (Arabic CDI Child) in the three countries. A fair representation of the population in terms of geographical spread, maternal education, and environmental context was obtained through stratified sampling. METHOD: The Arabic CDI Toddler, containing a 100-word list with dialect …

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Long-Term Segregation And Seclusion For People With An Intellectual Disability And/Or Autism In Hospitals: A Critique Of The Current State Of Affairs: Commentary, Tromans Et Al, Rohit Shankar Jul 2025

Long-Term Segregation And Seclusion For People With An Intellectual Disability And/Or Autism In Hospitals: A Critique Of The Current State Of Affairs: Commentary, Tromans Et Al, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

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Building Back Greener: Accelerating Low-Carbon Material Adoption In The Uk Building Industry, Christopher Agyapong Siaw, Hanne Knight, Nigel Jackson Jul 2025

Building Back Greener: Accelerating Low-Carbon Material Adoption In The Uk Building Industry, Christopher Agyapong Siaw, Hanne Knight, Nigel Jackson

Plymouth Business School

The escalating global climate crisis presents a critical challenge for governments, policymakers, civic society organizations, and marketers alike (Carvalho, 2022; Gopaldas, 2015). Experts predict that by the end of the century, global average temperatures could rise between 1–1.5°C with significant reductions in carbon emissions, or as high as 4.5–5°C if current emission levels persist (González, 2025). Such temperature increases would lead to rising sea levels, posing severe risks to islands, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems (González, 2025). Recognizing the urgency of this issue, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has taken proactive measures to engage diverse stakeholders. …

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Perceptions To Care, (Education) And Treatment Reviews (C(E)Trs) Of Mental Health Clinicians Working With Adults With Intellectual Disability In England: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rohit Shankar Jul 2025

Perceptions To Care, (Education) And Treatment Reviews (C(E)Trs) Of Mental Health Clinicians Working With Adults With Intellectual Disability In England: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Introduction: Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TR)are meetings to review individualized needs of people withintellectual disabilities (PwID) at risk of or currently undergoingpsychiatric hospitalization. We aimed to understand C(E)TRimpact and effectiveness from professionals working with PwID.Methods: An online mixed-methodology survey whichincluded 34 questions (either Likert or free text) was sharedwith networks including relevant professionals. Quantitativedata are presented descriptively. Thematic analysis was conducted on free-text responses.Results: Of 66 people representing multiple intellectual disability teams across the UK, 67% found the C(E)TR process useful,35% felt C(E)TRs made a difference to their clinical care, while36% felt it did not. Thematic analysis showed four …

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Hikikomori Risk In The Uk, Gregory Gorman, Alison Bacon, Jon May, Stephen Minton Jul 2025

Hikikomori Risk In The Uk, Gregory Gorman, Alison Bacon, Jon May, Stephen Minton

School of Psychology

Background: Hikikomori syndrome involves voluntary withdrawal from social life, school and work, with onset typically in young adulthood. Hikikomori risk has not been examined in the UK, and these studies aimed to validate and refine the Hikikomori Risk Inventory-24 (HRI-24) screening tool in UK young adults. Methods/Results: In Study 1, participants (n = 341) completed the HRI-24. Item analysis and confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a shorter 13-item HRI (HRI-13), which demonstrated a perfect correlation with the full HRI-24. Both the HRI-13 and HRI-24 showed strong convergent and divergent validity, correlating with depression, anxiety, avoidant coping and negative early life …

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The Relevance Of Climate Change And Sustainability In Nursing Education: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Students’ Perspectives, Jennie Aronsson, Marie Elf, Paul Warwick, Riccardo Lomartire, Anna Anåker Jul 2025

The Relevance Of Climate Change And Sustainability In Nursing Education: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Students’ Perspectives, Jennie Aronsson, Marie Elf, Paul Warwick, Riccardo Lomartire, Anna Anåker

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background: As climate change continues to challenge global health, nursing education must evolve to prepare future nurses for the impacts on care delivery and promote sustainable practices within the healthcare system which is itself a contributor to the climate crisis through emissions and waste. In this study we aimed to i) explore undergraduate nursing students’ attitudes towards and awareness of climate change and sustainability issues and its inclusion in nursing education at a Swedish university, and ii) explore differences in awareness and attitudes across student groups in different semesters. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive research study, nursing students from six …

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A Scoping Review Of Personalised Uk Maternity Care: Where Are We Now?, Louisa Tompkins, Gary Hodge, Jill Shawe, Lisa Burrows, Annick Bogaerts, Susie Pearce Jul 2025

A Scoping Review Of Personalised Uk Maternity Care: Where Are We Now?, Louisa Tompkins, Gary Hodge, Jill Shawe, Lisa Burrows, Annick Bogaerts, Susie Pearce

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background/AimsPersonalised care has been recommended continuously to improve UK maternity services. The aim of this review was to explore the current provision of personalised care and consider why it may not yet be fully embedded in practice.MethodsThis review of Embase, Medline, the Healthcare Management Information Consortium, the British Nursing Index, CINAHL, Google Scholar and reference lists found 15 articles published between 2014 and 2024, which were included for thematic analysis and synthesis.ResultsThe themes included the complexities of personalised care, different perspectives when implementing personalised care and the effect of cultural factors embedded in maternity services.ConclusionsBarriers to implementing personalised care include …

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A Sensory Investment Syndrome Hypothesis: Personality And Predictability Are Linked To Sensory Capacity In The Hermit Crab Pagurus Bernhardus, Ari Drummond, Summer Nash, Tianna Holloway, Alexander Wilson, Lucy Turner, Mark Briffa Jul 2025

A Sensory Investment Syndrome Hypothesis: Personality And Predictability Are Linked To Sensory Capacity In The Hermit Crab Pagurus Bernhardus, Ari Drummond, Summer Nash, Tianna Holloway, Alexander Wilson, Lucy Turner, Mark Briffa

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Correlated phenotypic traits (i.e., syndromes) may manifest as associations between different behavioural types or between behavioural and non-behavioural phenotypes. While syndromes research is extensive, correlations involving behavioural type and sensory morphology have yet to be investigated. Sensation is essential in decision-making and should be correlated with behavioural phenotypes involved in risk response, including boldness. We investigated correlations between boldness and sensory capacity in Pagurus bernhardus hermit crabs, taking repeat measures of startle response durations to assess hermit crab personality and predictability. The correlation between startle response and the sensillar density (i.e., number of sensilla per unit surface area) of both …

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Innovating For Improvement — Improving Pressure Damage Prevention And Treatment In The Community Using Continuous Pressure Monitoring, Bridie Kent, Nicci Aylward-Wotton, Peter R. Worsley Jul 2025

Innovating For Improvement — Improving Pressure Damage Prevention And Treatment In The Community Using Continuous Pressure Monitoring, Bridie Kent, Nicci Aylward-Wotton, Peter R. Worsley

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Each year, approximately half a million people in the UK develop pressure ulcers (PUs), with most occurring in the community among individuals with underlying comorbidities, frailty, mobility issues and a dependence on carers. Pressure relief is essential for healing, however, some patients find pressure-relieving equipment uncomfortable, hot and noisy, thus refusing to use it and are, therefore, often labelled as non-concordant. This service improvement project evaluated the ForeSite PT® pressure monitor to identify PU risk, support healing and influence patient and carer decision making, assessing its useability, alongside patient and carer education. The technology consisted of a mattress- and chair-sized …

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The Role Of Insularity: Plants Have Few Ornithophilous Traits But Are Visited By Morphologically More Distinct Hummingbirds In The Caribbean Islands, Maximillian G.R. Vollstädt, Rasmus D. Jensen, Pietro K. Maruyama, Matthias Schleuning, Francielle P. Araújo-Hoffmann, Marlies Sazima, Jesper Sonne, Taia S.O. Schrøder, Fredrik Møller-Stranges, Stefan Abrahamczyk, Mónica B. Ramírez-Burbano, Marcelo Ferreira De Vasconcelos, Boris A. Tinoco, María A. Maglianesi, Ruth Partida-Lara, José Raúl Vázquez-Pérez, Paula L. Enríquez, André Rodrigo Rech, Aline G. Coelho, Fernando Gonçalves, Edvaldo Nunes Da Silva Neto, Manoel Martins Dias Filho, Matheus Reis, Oscar H. Marín-Gómez, Juan Francisco Ornelas, Peter A. Cotton, Paulo Eugenio Oliveira, Adriana Oliveira Machado, Jeferson Vizentin-Bugoni, Pedro Joaquim Bergamo Jul 2025

The Role Of Insularity: Plants Have Few Ornithophilous Traits But Are Visited By Morphologically More Distinct Hummingbirds In The Caribbean Islands, Maximillian G.R. Vollstädt, Rasmus D. Jensen, Pietro K. Maruyama, Matthias Schleuning, Francielle P. Araújo-Hoffmann, Marlies Sazima, Jesper Sonne, Taia S.O. Schrøder, Fredrik Møller-Stranges, Stefan Abrahamczyk, Mónica B. Ramírez-Burbano, Marcelo Ferreira De Vasconcelos, Boris A. Tinoco, María A. Maglianesi, Ruth Partida-Lara, José Raúl Vázquez-Pérez, Paula L. Enríquez, André Rodrigo Rech, Aline G. Coelho, Fernando Gonçalves, Edvaldo Nunes Da Silva Neto, Manoel Martins Dias Filho, Matheus Reis, Oscar H. Marín-Gómez, Juan Francisco Ornelas, Peter A. Cotton, Paulo Eugenio Oliveira, Adriana Oliveira Machado, Jeferson Vizentin-Bugoni, Pedro Joaquim Bergamo

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Functional traits determine interactions between plants and pollinators, and to increase pollination efficiency, many plants have evolved traits to attract specific pollinator groups. However, biogeographical setting may influence trait evolution and biotic interactions. For instance, plants pollinated by hummingbirds often have ornithophilous traits, that is, flowers with elongated corollas, dilute nectar and red colours, but—due to colonization history, depauperate biotas and unstable environmental conditions—it might be disadvantageous for species to rely on mutualistic partners with specific functional traits on oceanic islands. Hummingbird-visited plants on islands are thus expected to have fewer ornithophilous traits and be functionally less diverse in their …

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Outcomes Of Specialist Physiotherapy For Functional Motor Disorder: The Physio4fmd Rct, Physio4fmd Study Group, Glenn Nielsen, Louise Marston, Rachael Maree Hunter, Alan Carson, Laura H. Goldstein, Kate Holt, Teresa C. Lee, Marie Le Novere, Jonathan Marsden, Irwin Nazareth, Hayley Noble, Markus Reuber, Jon Stone, Ann Marie Strudwick, Beatriz Santana Suarez, Mark J. Edwards Jul 2025

Outcomes Of Specialist Physiotherapy For Functional Motor Disorder: The Physio4fmd Rct, Physio4fmd Study Group, Glenn Nielsen, Louise Marston, Rachael Maree Hunter, Alan Carson, Laura H. Goldstein, Kate Holt, Teresa C. Lee, Marie Le Novere, Jonathan Marsden, Irwin Nazareth, Hayley Noble, Markus Reuber, Jon Stone, Ann Marie Strudwick, Beatriz Santana Suarez, Mark J. Edwards

School of Health Professions

Background: Functional motor disorder often causes persistent disabling symptoms that are associated with high healthcare costs. In recent years, specialist physiotherapy, informed by an understanding of functional motor disorder, has emerged as a promising treatment, but there is an absence of evidence of its effectiveness from large randomised controlled trials. Methods: We conducted a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial, comparing specialist physiotherapy for functional motor disorder to treatment as usual, which was defined as community neurological physiotherapy. The primary outcome was the Short Form questionnaire-36 items Physical Functioning domain at 12 months (scale range 0–100, with 100 indicating optimum health). …

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Sph Simulation Of Isothermal Sloshing In A Circular Tank: A Ccp-Wsi Blind Test Study, Jiaxin Chen, Yong Yang, Martyn Hann, Robert Rawlinson-Smith, Munira Raji, Deborah Greaves Jul 2025

Sph Simulation Of Isothermal Sloshing In A Circular Tank: A Ccp-Wsi Blind Test Study, Jiaxin Chen, Yong Yang, Martyn Hann, Robert Rawlinson-Smith, Munira Raji, Deborah Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This study delves into the complex sloshing dynamics in a circular tank, a critical challenge for applications like aerospace and marine systems, as part of the CCP-WSI Blind Test Series 5. Leveraging the GPU-accelerated SPH-based DualSPHysics code, we uncover unique resonant and nonlinear wave behaviours under horizontal and vertical excitations. Key findings include significant free-surface amplifications and symmetry-breaking effects at resonance. Sensitivity analysis of dimensionality, viscosity, and resolution highlighted SPH's adaptability for highly nonlinear flows, establishing it as a powerful tool for tackling intricate fluid-structure interactions.

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Visualizing Seascapes As A Method For Engaging Stakeholders In Discussions About Resilience, Dominica Williamson, Louisa Evans, Mark Bryant, Caroline Hattam, Tara Hooper, Andy Hughes, Timur Jack-Kadioglu, Fazlun Khalid, John Martin, Celine Miternique, Karyn Morrissey, Lorna Slade, Ali Thani, Kathy Young Jul 2025

Visualizing Seascapes As A Method For Engaging Stakeholders In Discussions About Resilience, Dominica Williamson, Louisa Evans, Mark Bryant, Caroline Hattam, Tara Hooper, Andy Hughes, Timur Jack-Kadioglu, Fazlun Khalid, John Martin, Celine Miternique, Karyn Morrissey, Lorna Slade, Ali Thani, Kathy Young

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Coastal communities have complex bodies of knowledge around environmental change, resilience, and sustainability, which extractive forms of research are not well suited to understand. This paper outlines an arts-based action research pilot project to understand social-ecological resilience in the Western Indian Ocean. Our project used visual, artistic, and participatory approaches to foster co-learning and action research on: (1) the arts-based methods themselves and (2) resilience building in coastal communities and ecosystems. This paper focuses on the former elements. We present our inherently phenomenological approach as a research assemblage that can be used to bring together different communities and stakeholders, disciplines, …

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An Evaluation Of Pre-Registration Nursing Students’ Experiences Whilst Enrolled Onto A Four-Week Art Workshop (2024), Hazel Cowls, Chloe Weekes-Dyer Jul 2025

An Evaluation Of Pre-Registration Nursing Students’ Experiences Whilst Enrolled Onto A Four-Week Art Workshop (2024), Hazel Cowls, Chloe Weekes-Dyer

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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