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Unified Worldline Treatment Of Yukawa And Axial Couplings, James Edwards
Unified Worldline Treatment Of Yukawa And Axial Couplings, James Edwards
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
We provide a worldline representation of the one-loop effective action for a Dirac particle coupled to external scalar, pseudoscalar, vector and axialvector fields. Extending previous work by two of the authors on the pure vector-axialvector case to all four couplings, it allows one to treat the real and the imaginary parts of the effective action in a unified manner, at the price of having a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian. Unlike existing worldline representations, our new worldline action contains terms with an odd number of Grassmann fields, leading to ordering problems that in the worldline formalism are usually encountered only in curved space. …
Intraspecific Variation Of Thermal Tolerance Along Elevational Gradients: The Case Of A Widespread Diving Beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae), Susana Pallares, Jose Antonio Carbonell, Felix Picazo, David T Bilton, Andres Millan, Pedro Abellan
Intraspecific Variation Of Thermal Tolerance Along Elevational Gradients: The Case Of A Widespread Diving Beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae), Susana Pallares, Jose Antonio Carbonell, Felix Picazo, David T Bilton, Andres Millan, Pedro Abellan
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Species distributed across wide elevational gradients are likely to experience local thermal adaptation and exhibit high thermal plasticity, as these gradients are characterised by steep environmental changes over short geographic distances (i.e., strong selection differentials). The prevalence of adaptive intraspecific variation in thermal tolerance with elevation remains unclear, however, particularly in freshwater taxa. We explored variation in upper and lower thermal limits and acclimation capacity among Iberian populations of adults of the widespread water beetle Agabus bipustulatus (Dytiscidae) across a 2000 m elevational gradient, from lowland to alpine areas. Since mean and extreme temperatures decline with elevation, we predicted that …
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Women’S Mental Health And Wellbeing During Pregnancy And The Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review, Kanamon Pankaew, Diane Carpenter, Nalinee Kerdprasong, Juntina Nawamawat, Nisa Krutchan, Samantha Brown, Jill Shawe, Jane March-Mcdonald
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Women’S Mental Health And Wellbeing During Pregnancy And The Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review, Kanamon Pankaew, Diane Carpenter, Nalinee Kerdprasong, Juntina Nawamawat, Nisa Krutchan, Samantha Brown, Jill Shawe, Jane March-Mcdonald
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Review Question: What is the impact of Covid-19 upon the mental health and well-being of women during pregnancy and during the perinatal period? Inclusion criteria: empirical primary research; maternal mental health and wellbeing; perinatal period; Covid-19; English or Thai language; studies from December 2019-September 2021, updated March 2024. Exclusion criteria: secondary research, commentary, grey literature. Databases searched: CINAHL, Cochrane, JBI, Medline, PsycINFO, Clinical Key and Web of Science. Studies were assessed for bias using tools aligned with study design. A convergent integrated approach was taken whereby quantitative data was combined with qualitative data, synthesised simultaneously using Braun and Clarke Six …
Resistance Standards With Very Small Calculable Ac-Dc Difference At Frequencies Up To 2 Mhz For The Calibration Of Precision Lcr Meters, Jürgen Schurr, Rolf H Judaschke, Shakil A Awan
Resistance Standards With Very Small Calculable Ac-Dc Difference At Frequencies Up To 2 Mhz For The Calibration Of Precision Lcr Meters, Jürgen Schurr, Rolf H Judaschke, Shakil A Awan
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Dietary Counselling On Allergic Reactions In Children With Food Allergy, Julia Eisenblaetter, Nia Stephens-Metcalfe, Andre Meichtry, Klazine Van Der Horst, Caroline Roduit, Alice Koehli, Felicitas Bellutti Enders, Isabel Skypala, Mary Hickson
Impact Of Dietary Counselling On Allergic Reactions In Children With Food Allergy, Julia Eisenblaetter, Nia Stephens-Metcalfe, Andre Meichtry, Klazine Van Der Horst, Caroline Roduit, Alice Koehli, Felicitas Bellutti Enders, Isabel Skypala, Mary Hickson
School of Health Professions
Purpose: Dietary counselling in the field of food allergy aims primarily to empower individuals to prevent allergic reactions, but its impact on allergic reactions remains unclear. This study examined the impact of dietary counselling and other factors on allergic reactions in children with food allergies. Methods: In a multicentre study, parents of children (0–10 years) recently diagnosed with food allergies completed online questionnaires collecting data on subsequent allergic reactions. Data were collected at baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months postdiagnosis. We fitted a negative binominal model to the data in order to quantify effects of counselling, time period …
Deep Learning Classification Of Mri Differentiates Brain Changes In Genetic And Idiopathic Parkinson’S Disease, Megan Courtman, Mark Thurston, Hongrui Wang, Sube Banerjee, Adam Streeter, Lucy Mcgavin, Stephen Hall, Lingfen Sun, Emmanuel Ifeachor, Stephen Mullin
Deep Learning Classification Of Mri Differentiates Brain Changes In Genetic And Idiopathic Parkinson’S Disease, Megan Courtman, Mark Thurston, Hongrui Wang, Sube Banerjee, Adam Streeter, Lucy Mcgavin, Stephen Hall, Lingfen Sun, Emmanuel Ifeachor, Stephen Mullin
Peninsula Medical School
BackgroundThe prospect of neuroprotective treatments for Parkinsons disease highlights the need for early diagnostic tests. Specialised MRI sequences suggest changes related to Parkinsons disease may be detectable. ObjectivesWe used the Parkinsons Progression Markers Initiative dataset to investigate whether deep learning can detect early brain MRI changes of idiopathic and GBA/LRRK2 prodromal Parkinsons disease. MethodsPairs of matched cohorts were used to train convolutional neural networks to classify T2 axial images. Explainability methods were used to visualise drivers of model predictions. ResultsModels built to distinguish between idiopathic Parkinsons disease scans (n=504) and matched controls exhibited good classification performance for scans taken more …
The Dodo In The Jigsaw Puzzle, Michael Hyland
The Dodo In The Jigsaw Puzzle, Michael Hyland
School of Psychology
Psychology has an uncomfortable relationship with psychoanalysis and the unconscious. During the first half of the 20th century, psychologists supported a behavioural theory of mental illness and competed with psychiatrists who supported a psychoanalytic theory.
A Cyber Security Look At The Imo Mass Regulations, Kimberly Tam
A Cyber Security Look At The Imo Mass Regulations, Kimberly Tam
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) held its second session on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) in April 2023. This chapter looks at the outputs of that discussion and discusses the potential cyber-physical implications and directions based on this most recent session. This cyber security lens will cover a wide range of topics such as cyber physical security, where cyber security can have a physical effect on operations and safety, as well as socio-technical cyber attacks and risks such as misinformation. This chapter will also have a wide lens in terms by looking at a wide threat landscape in the Maritime …
Can Eggshells Indicate Stressor Exposure In Free-Range Laying Hens?, Helen E. Gray, Emma L. Malcolm, Katherine Herborn, David Armstrong, Jessica E. Martin, Lucy Asher
Can Eggshells Indicate Stressor Exposure In Free-Range Laying Hens?, Helen E. Gray, Emma L. Malcolm, Katherine Herborn, David Armstrong, Jessica E. Martin, Lucy Asher
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Finding effective ways to monitor laying hen welfare is challenging as UK flock sizes can reach 16,000 birds. Eggs provide potential for welfare monitoring, as they are a daily output with previous evidence of links to stress. We explored the associations between stressors and eggs using two complementary studies. In Study 1, hens experienced social or heat stressors and eggs were scored daily for defects in shell characteristics. All eggs were scored on a three-point scale: 1 (no defect); 2 (minor defects); or 3 (unsuitable for whole egg sale in the UK). Texture defects were higher after stress treatments and …
Robust Voltage Regulation For Dc Microgrids Via Passivity-Based Sliding Mode Control, Edoardo Vacchini, Michele Cucuzzella, Pablo Borja, Antonella Ferrara
Robust Voltage Regulation For Dc Microgrids Via Passivity-Based Sliding Mode Control, Edoardo Vacchini, Michele Cucuzzella, Pablo Borja, Antonella Ferrara
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
This paper proposes a decentralized sliding mode control approach to the voltage regulation problem in a DC microgrid consisting of distributed generation units interconnected with each other through resistive-inductive power lines and supplying unknown nonlinear loads. In particular, the port-Hamiltonian structure of the system suggests the design of a suitable sliding manifold such that the system on this manifold exhibits desired passivity properties. This approach simplifies the control design and relaxes some restrictive assumptions required by other controllers proposed in the literature, while offering satisfactory performance.
Kernels Of Motor Memory Formation: Temporal Generalization In Bimanual Adaptation, Ian S. Howard, Sae Franklin, David W. Franklin
Kernels Of Motor Memory Formation: Temporal Generalization In Bimanual Adaptation, Ian S. Howard, Sae Franklin, David W. Franklin
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
In daily life, we coordinate both simultaneous and sequential bimanual movements to manipulate objects. Our ability to rapidly account for different object dynamics suggests there are neural mechanisms to quickly deal with them. Here we investigate how actions of one arm can serve as a contextual cue for the other arm and facilitate adaptation. Specifically, we examine the temporal characteristics that underlie motor memory formation and recall, by testing the contextual effects of prior, simultaneous, and post contralateral arm movements in both male and female human participants. To do so, we measure their temporal generalization in three bimanual interference tasks. …
Academic Engagement Amongst Commuter Students: A Comparative Analysis, Rebecca Turner, Oliver Webb, Christie Pritchard
Academic Engagement Amongst Commuter Students: A Comparative Analysis, Rebecca Turner, Oliver Webb, Christie Pritchard
Professional Services
As the profile of students entering higher education (HE) has diversified, so too has their residential status. Where students live partly reflects the agenda for widening access but is also a response to rising costs associated with university participation. In the UK, more students are commuting, despite associated challenges and reports of lower academic out-comes. We used survey data (N > 500) to compare engagement between first years who either relocated to attended university or commuted. Overall, commuter students appeared more engaged, demonstrating positive study behaviours and readiness to work alongside course mates. Results indicated that online learning facilitates continuity and …
Predictors Of Long-Term Variability In Ne Atlantic Plankton Communities, Matthew M. Holland, Angus Atkinson, Mike Best, Eileen Bresnan, Michelle Devlin, Eric Goberville, Pierre Hélaouët, Margarita Machairopoulou, Matthew Faith, Murray S.A. Thompson, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop
Predictors Of Long-Term Variability In Ne Atlantic Plankton Communities, Matthew M. Holland, Angus Atkinson, Mike Best, Eileen Bresnan, Michelle Devlin, Eric Goberville, Pierre Hélaouët, Margarita Machairopoulou, Matthew Faith, Murray S.A. Thompson, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Anthropogenic pressures such as climate change and nutrient pollution are causing rapid changes in the marine environment. The relative influence of drivers of change on the plankton community remains uncertain, and this uncertainty is limiting our understanding of sustainable levels of human pressures. Plankton are the primary energy resource in marine food webs and respond rapidly to environmental changes, representing useful indicators of shifts in ecosystem structure and function. Categorising plankton into broad groups with similar characteristics, known as “lifeforms”, can be useful for understanding ecological patterns related to environmental change and for assessing the state of pelagic habitats in …
The Effectiveness And Usability Of Online, Group-Based Interventions For People With Severe Obesity: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Madison Milne-Ives, Lorna Burns, Dawn Swancutt, Raff Calitri, Ananya Ananthakrishnan, Helene Davis, Jonathan Pinkney, Mark Tarrant, Edward Meinert
The Effectiveness And Usability Of Online, Group-Based Interventions For People With Severe Obesity: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Madison Milne-Ives, Lorna Burns, Dawn Swancutt, Raff Calitri, Ananya Ananthakrishnan, Helene Davis, Jonathan Pinkney, Mark Tarrant, Edward Meinert
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Long wait times, limited resources, and a lack of local options mean that many people with severe obesity cannot access treatment. Face-to-face group-based interventions have been found effective and can treat multiple people simultaneously, but are limited by service capacity. Digital group interventions could reduce wait times, but research on their effectiveness is limited. This systematic review aimed to examine the literature about online group-based interventions for adults with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2). The review followed the PRISMA and PICOS frameworks. MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched. Two authors …
Network-Based Biomarkers In Background Electroencephalography In Childhood Epilepsies – A Scoping Review And Narrative Synthesis, Rohit Shankar, John Terry
Network-Based Biomarkers In Background Electroencephalography In Childhood Epilepsies – A Scoping Review And Narrative Synthesis, Rohit Shankar, John Terry
Peninsula Medical School
BackgroundBrain network analysis is an emerging field of research that could lead to the development, testing and validation of novel biomarkers for epilepsy. This could shorten the diagnostic uncertainty period, improve treatment, decrease seizure risk and lead to better management. This scoping review summarises the current state of electroencephalogram (EEG)-based network abnormalities for childhood epilepsies. The review assesses the overall robustness, potential generalisability, strengths, and limitations of the methodological frameworks of the identified research studies.Reporting MethodsPRISMA guidelines for Scoping Reviews and the PICO framework was used to guide this review. Studies that evaluated candidate network-based features from EEG in children …
Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful Than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence From Earthworms, W. Courtene-Jones, F. De Falco, F. Burgevin, R. D. Handy, R. C. Thompson
Are Biobased Microfibers Less Harmful Than Conventional Plastic Microfibers: Evidence From Earthworms, W. Courtene-Jones, F. De Falco, F. Burgevin, R. D. Handy, R. C. Thompson
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biobased plastics are sometimes promoted as “environmentally friendly” compared to their conventional petrochemical-based counterparts, but their ecotoxicity is only partially understood. Biobased fibers are widely used in clothing and wet wipes and can accumulate in soils through the application of biosolid fertilizers. This study examined the lethal thresholds and sublethal toxicity of chemically characterized, additive-free, biobased (viscose and lyocell) compared to petrochemical-based (polyester) fibers on the key ecosystem engineer, Esenia fetida. Viscose and lyocell had LC20 values of 14.00 and 22.66 mg·L-1, respectively, and no observed effect concentrations (NOEC) of 0-2.8 mg·L-1 (72 h, OECD TG207 …
What Influences Women's Participation In The Private Sector Workforce In Oman?, Rakesh Belwal, Shweta Belwal, Suhaila Alhashemi
What Influences Women's Participation In The Private Sector Workforce In Oman?, Rakesh Belwal, Shweta Belwal, Suhaila Alhashemi
Plymouth Business School
Purpose: Women’s employment has been a contentious issue in the Arab world. However, in today’s changing work conditions, workplaces, and the growth in education, women have increasingly occupied higher-level roles, and their presence in diverse industries has expanded. The study takes a holistic approach to female labor force participation (FLFP) in Oman, encompassing various theories and factors influencing women’s engagement in private sector jobs. Design/methodology/approach: The research employed an exploratory design followed by a qualitative analysis based on a constructivist grounded theory approach. The study involved 170 semi-structured face-to-face interviews with women workers in Oman’s private sector. It explored work–family …
Knocking Out Antimicrobial Resistance Editorial: Reflections On The United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting On Antimicrobial Resistance, Lovleen Tina Joshi, Catrin E. Moore
Knocking Out Antimicrobial Resistance Editorial: Reflections On The United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting On Antimicrobial Resistance, Lovleen Tina Joshi, Catrin E. Moore
Peninsula Dental School
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Hygrothermal Aging On The Flexural Properties Of Cross-Ply And Angle-Ply Cfrp Composite Laminates, Dongdong Chen, Maozhou Meng, Xiaoyu Sun, Mingzhu Guan, Bing Yang, Shoune Xiao
Effects Of Hygrothermal Aging On The Flexural Properties Of Cross-Ply And Angle-Ply Cfrp Composite Laminates, Dongdong Chen, Maozhou Meng, Xiaoyu Sun, Mingzhu Guan, Bing Yang, Shoune Xiao
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
In this study, the influences of the aging period and temperature on the flexural properties of CFRP laminates were investigated experimentally and numerically. Samples with cross-ply (CP) and angle-ply (AP) layups were prepared and immersed in water tanks with different temperatures (30 ℃ and 50 ℃). Three-point bending tests were performed for unaged, 15, and 35 days-aged composite laminates. SEM, optical, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were employed to investigate the morphology, chemical structures, and failure mechanisms. It was found that the water molecule uptake mainly existed among the matrix and fiber–matrix interface. As a result, the CP laminates showed …
Restorative Function Of Offshore Longline Mussel Farms With Ecological Benefits For Commercial Crustacean Species, Thomas Stamp, Simon J. Pittman, Luke A. Holmes, Adam Rees, Benjamin J. Ciotti, Harry Thatcher, Peter Davies, Alice Hall, Georgia Wells, Anna Olczak, Emma V. Sheehan
Restorative Function Of Offshore Longline Mussel Farms With Ecological Benefits For Commercial Crustacean Species, Thomas Stamp, Simon J. Pittman, Luke A. Holmes, Adam Rees, Benjamin J. Ciotti, Harry Thatcher, Peter Davies, Alice Hall, Georgia Wells, Anna Olczak, Emma V. Sheehan
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Offshore ocean aquaculture is expanding globally to meet the growing demand for sustainable food production. At the United Kingdom's largest longline mussel farm, we assessed the potential for the farm to improve the habitat suitability for commercially important crustaceans. Modelled distribution patterns (GAM & GLM) predicted the low complexity seabed beneath the mussel farm was 34–94 % less suitable for European lobster (Homarus gammarus) and brown crab (Cancer pagurus) than nearby rocky reefs. The mussel farm operations, however, contributed large amounts of living mussels and shell material to the seabed. Acoustic telemetry revealed that H.gammarus remained within the farm for …
Impact Of The Energy Crisis On Indoor Temperatures And Thermal Comfort In Uk Houses During Winter 2023, Omar Al-Hafith, B. K. Satish, Pieter De Wilde
Impact Of The Energy Crisis On Indoor Temperatures And Thermal Comfort In Uk Houses During Winter 2023, Omar Al-Hafith, B. K. Satish, Pieter De Wilde
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Geopolitical, health and economic events have led to an accumulated surge in energy prices in the UK at the beginning of the 2020s. In response, studies and media reports show that households have had to reduce the running of their heating systems to cut their energy bills. However, there is limited research on the impact of this context on indoor thermal conditions and occupants’ ability to meet their thermal comfort needs. This study aimed to address this research gap. It employed the mixed-method research methodology and used nine homes in Plymouth as case studies. Undertaken research work involved monitoring indoor …
Vertical Arrays Of Artificial Rockpools On A Seawall Provide Refugia Across Tidal Levels For Intertidal Species In The Uk, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert
Vertical Arrays Of Artificial Rockpools On A Seawall Provide Refugia Across Tidal Levels For Intertidal Species In The Uk, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Eco-engineering of coastal infrastructure aims to address the insufficient intertidal habitat provided by coastal development and flood defence. There are numerous ways to enhance coastal infrastructure with habitat features, but a common method involves retrofitting artificial rockpools. Often these are ‘bolt-on’ units that are fixed to existing coastal infrastructure but there is a paucity of literature on how to optimise their arrangement for biodiversity. In this study, 24 artificial rockpools were installed at three levels between High Water Neaps and Mean Tide Level on a vertical concrete seawall on the south coast of the UK. The species abundance of the …
Could Residential Air-Source Heat Pumps Exacerbate Outdoor Summer Overheating And Winter Overcooling In Uk 2050s Climate Scenarios?, Xiaoxiong Xie, Zhiwen Luo, Sue Grimmond, Yiqing Liu, Carlos E. Ugalde-Loo, Matthew T. Bailey, Xinfang Wang
Could Residential Air-Source Heat Pumps Exacerbate Outdoor Summer Overheating And Winter Overcooling In Uk 2050s Climate Scenarios?, Xiaoxiong Xie, Zhiwen Luo, Sue Grimmond, Yiqing Liu, Carlos E. Ugalde-Loo, Matthew T. Bailey, Xinfang Wang
School of Art, Design and Architecture
The UK government promotes heat pumps to replace gas boilers in the residential sector as a vital part of its strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2050. As climate change intensifies, heat pumps, traditionally used for heating, will also play a role in cooling to address indoor heat risks that threaten public health and increase energy demands. However, air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) might unintentionally exacerbate summer overheating and winter overcooling in residential neighbourhoods. This study uses a multi-scale modelling approach, combining SUEWS and EnergyPlus, to assess the impact of ASHPs on outdoor temperature in two idealised UK low-rise residential neighbourhoods …
Radiological And Elemental Composition Of Cryoconite And Glacier Mice From Vatnajökull, Iceland, Emma Smith, Caroline Clason, Geoff Millward, Alex Taylor, Ralph Fyfe
Radiological And Elemental Composition Of Cryoconite And Glacier Mice From Vatnajökull, Iceland, Emma Smith, Caroline Clason, Geoff Millward, Alex Taylor, Ralph Fyfe
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cryoconite has been demonstrated to be an efficient accumulator of some classes of contaminants on glaciers in both mountain and polar environments, however the accumulation of contaminants in cryoconite in Iceland has received very little attention to date. To understand the spatial variability of natural and anthropogenic fallout radionuclides and metals on glaciers in Iceland, we present the first study of this region including both cryoconite from three glaciers: Virkisjökull; Skaftafellsjökull; and Falljökull, together with moss balls (‘glacier mice’) from Falljökull. The cryoconite samples and glacier mice were analysed using XRF spectrometry to assess their elemental composition and gamma spectrometry …
The Evaluation Of Health Recommender Systems: A Scoping Review, Rohit Shankar
The Evaluation Of Health Recommender Systems: A Scoping Review, Rohit Shankar
Peninsula Medical School
Background: People often look online for information about health concerns, but the vast amount of available and unregulated content can cause misinformation and potential harm. Health recommender systems (HRSs) can address this issue by recommending personalised health information. Previous research has evaluated individual systems, but there is a lack of reviews synthesising their evaluation findings. Such a synthesis is needed to ensure that future recommender designs have a positive impact on target health or behavioural outcomes. Objective: This review aimed to provide a summary of the evidence obtained from previous studies evaluating HRSs and highlight methodological considerations and gaps in …
Urban Planning Education In The Global South: Exploring The Possibilities For Egyptian Curricula, Ola Ahmed Maged, Robert Brown, Nancy Abdel-Moneim
Urban Planning Education In The Global South: Exploring The Possibilities For Egyptian Curricula, Ola Ahmed Maged, Robert Brown, Nancy Abdel-Moneim
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Purpose: The purpose of the research is to propose reforms that would help to bridge the gap between theory and practice and produce more effective urban planners. The research on urban planning curricula in the global South is a valuable contribution to the field of urban planning education. It provides a new perspective on the challenges facing urban planning education in these countries and offers a roadmap for improvement. Design/methodology/approach: The research explores and evaluates the urban planning curricula in the global South, with a particular interest in Egypt. The research employs the use of questionnaires with 56 university instructors, …
Organic Food Consumption At Casual And Fine Dining Restaurants In The Uk: Restaurant Managers’ Perspectives, Lokman Dinc, Rong Huang
Organic Food Consumption At Casual And Fine Dining Restaurants In The Uk: Restaurant Managers’ Perspectives, Lokman Dinc, Rong Huang
Plymouth Business School
This research explores the phenomenon of organic food consumption in UK restaurants from restaurant managers’ perspectives. The research collected primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from restaurant managers and secondary data was collected from restaurant websites, menus and social media platforms. Twelve semi-structured interviews were carried out with restaurant managers in London. Thematic analysis and content analysis were adopted to analyze the qualitative data. Findings: From the viewpoints of restaurant managers, there is a growing organic dining trend and rising consumer demand for organic. The trend towards organic food consumption in UK restaurants is influenced by a number …
Dual Stage Semantic Information Based Generative Adversarial Network For Image Super-Resolution, Shailza Sharma, Abhinav Dhall, Shikhar Johri, Vinay Kumar, Vivek Singh
Dual Stage Semantic Information Based Generative Adversarial Network For Image Super-Resolution, Shailza Sharma, Abhinav Dhall, Shikhar Johri, Vinay Kumar, Vivek Singh
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Deep learning has revolutionized image super-resolution, yet challenges persist in preserving intricate details and avoiding overly smooth reconstructions. In this work, we introduce a novel architecture, the Residue and Semantic Feature-based Dual Subpixel Generative Adversarial Network (RSF-DSGAN), which emphasizes the critical role of semantic information in addressing these issues. The proposed generator architecture is designed with two sequential stages: the Premier Residual Stage and the Deuxième Residual Stage. These stages are concatenated to form a dual-stage upsampling process, substantially augmenting the model’s capacity for feature learning. A central innovation of our approach is the integration of semantic information directly into …
Clinical Practice Guidelines For The Care Of Patients With A Chronic Subdural Haematoma: Multidisciplinary Recommendations From Presentation To Recovery., Stubbs Dj, Davies Bm, E Edlmann, A Ansari, Bashford Th, P Braude, Bulters Do, Camp Sj, G Carr, Coles Jp, D De Monteverde-Robb, J Dhesi, J Dinsmore, Improving Care In Elderly Neurosurgery Initiative (Iceni) Working Group
Clinical Practice Guidelines For The Care Of Patients With A Chronic Subdural Haematoma: Multidisciplinary Recommendations From Presentation To Recovery., Stubbs Dj, Davies Bm, E Edlmann, A Ansari, Bashford Th, P Braude, Bulters Do, Camp Sj, G Carr, Coles Jp, D De Monteverde-Robb, J Dhesi, J Dinsmore, Improving Care In Elderly Neurosurgery Initiative (Iceni) Working Group
Peninsula Medical School
IntroductionA chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) is an encapsulated collection of fluid and blood degradation products in the subdural space. It is increasingly common, affecting older people and those living with frailty. Currently, no guidance exists to define optimal care from onset of symptoms through to recovery. This paper presents the first consensus-built recommendations for best practice in the care of cSDH, co-designed to support each stage of the patient pathway.MethodsGuideline development was led by a multidisciplinary Steering Committee with representation from diverse clinical groups, professional associations, patients, and carers. Literature searching to identify relevant evidence was guided by core clinical …
Future-Oriented Science Learning And Its Effects On Students’ Emotions, Futures Literacy And Agency In The Anthropocene, Jessica Chan, Sibel Erduran
Future-Oriented Science Learning And Its Effects On Students’ Emotions, Futures Literacy And Agency In The Anthropocene, Jessica Chan, Sibel Erduran
School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences
Science education bears the broader objective of nurturing students today to be scientifically-literate citizens of tomorrow who are able to foresee challenges, invent solutions and make responsible decisions for global issues. As a prelude to the new focus of agency in the Anthropocene, this paper presents an intervention on climate change with upper secondary students in a museum of natural history in England. Instructional strategies such as infusing scenarios and arts into scientific discussions were adopted to induce imagination, future-oriented thinking and emotional responses. Statistical results showed that the intervention significantly enhanced participants’ futures literacy, environmental agency and positive emotions. …