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An international consensus statement on the methodological standards for physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines development (2025)
Journal Article
Milton, K., Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Chou, R., & Stamatakis, E. (in press). An international consensus statement on the methodological standards for physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines development. Journal of Physical Activity and Health,

Background: The World Health Organization and many national health bodies have released physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines; however, there are inconsistencies across jurisdictions, which may partly be due to variation in guideline d... Read More about An international consensus statement on the methodological standards for physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines development.

Active Minds, Healthy Bodies: Investigating Physical Activity, Barriers, and Health Outcomes in Saudi Adolescent Females (2025)
Journal Article
Saleh, W., & Alturif, G. (2025). Active Minds, Healthy Bodies: Investigating Physical Activity, Barriers, and Health Outcomes in Saudi Adolescent Females. Children, 12(7), Article 846. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12070846

Background: Physical inactivity among adolescents, particularly females in conservative societies like Saudi Arabia, poses significant risks to both physical and psychological health. Cultural norms, environmental constraints, and limited access to g... Read More about Active Minds, Healthy Bodies: Investigating Physical Activity, Barriers, and Health Outcomes in Saudi Adolescent Females.

TrustShare: Secure and Trusted Blockchain Framework for Threat Intelligence Sharing (2025)
Journal Article
Ali, H., Buchanan, W. J., Ahmad, J., Abubakar, M., Khan, M. S., & Wadhaj, I. (2025). TrustShare: Secure and Trusted Blockchain Framework for Threat Intelligence Sharing. Future Internet, 17(7), Article 289. https://doi.org/10.3390/fi17070289

We introduce TrustShare, a novel blockchain-based framework designed to enable secure, privacy-preserving, and trust-aware cyber threat intelligence (CTI) sharing across organizational boundaries. Leveraging Hyperledger Fabric, the architecture suppo... Read More about TrustShare: Secure and Trusted Blockchain Framework for Threat Intelligence Sharing.

heARtbeat: Augmented reality for teaching electrocardiogram electrode placement (2025)
Journal Article
Breen, C., & Hurst, W. (2025). heARtbeat: Augmented reality for teaching electrocardiogram electrode placement. Computers & Education: X Reality, 7, Article 100107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cexr.2025.100107

The 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) is currently one of the most widely used, operator-dependent clinical skills in healthcare. To enable correct interpretation of ECG recordings, electrodes must be placed in specific anatomic locations on the chest,... Read More about heARtbeat: Augmented reality for teaching electrocardiogram electrode placement.

Qualitative Evaluation of a Vicarious Trauma e-learning Initiative for Cancer Support Line Workers in the UK (2025)
Journal Article
Munro, D., Killen, A., & Campbell, K. (online). Qualitative Evaluation of a Vicarious Trauma e-learning Initiative for Cancer Support Line Workers in the UK. Journal of Cancer Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02674-3

The concept of vicarious traumatisation (VT) is distinguished from psychological stress concepts of ‘burnout’, ‘compassion fatigue’, and ‘secondary traumatic stress’. Cancer support line workers may have a heightened risk of VT. Taking education as... Read More about Qualitative Evaluation of a Vicarious Trauma e-learning Initiative for Cancer Support Line Workers in the UK.

Carnival of Lies (2025)
Book
Bishop, D. (2025). Carnival of Lies. Pan MacMillan

'Brilliant' – Ian Rankin

Venice. Winter, 1539.

When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de’ Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence – with his life, if necessary. The deadly attack that follows leads to bo... Read More about Carnival of Lies.

Managerial approaches to mitigate police professionals’ online harms in the United Kingdom (2025)
Journal Article
Wong, Y. N., Horgan, S., & Aston, L. (online). Managerial approaches to mitigate police professionals’ online harms in the United Kingdom. Police Practice and Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2025.2522835

In this article, we draw on the concept of misconduct to explore how police organisations frame personnel’s online harms and its impact on managerial perceptions and strategies. The aim is to provide insights into whether and how a focus on organis... Read More about Managerial approaches to mitigate police professionals’ online harms in the United Kingdom.

Application of in vitro pulmonary models for hazard screening of silica particles (2025)
Journal Article
Ruijter, N., Braakhuis, H., Katsumiti, A., Garriz, I. P., Carriere, M., Zanoni, I., Candalija, A., Marshall, J., Vermeulen, J., Cassee, F. R., & Boyles, M. (online). Application of in vitro pulmonary models for hazard screening of silica particles. Archives of Toxicology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-025-04100-5

There is an increasing need for new approach methodologies (NAMs) for safety assessment of nanomaterials (NMs) in order to keep pace with innovation. In vitro assays are useful tools during pre-market hazard screening approaches of NMs to prioritize... Read More about Application of in vitro pulmonary models for hazard screening of silica particles.

Emotional touchpoints and emotions of childbirth: A systematic mixed studies review and Epistemic Network Analysis (2025)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. J., Greig, Y., Martinez, S. A., King, M., & Martin, C. H. (online). Emotional touchpoints and emotions of childbirth: A systematic mixed studies review and Epistemic Network Analysis. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, https://doi.org/10.1111/psrh.70022

Background: Emotional touchpoints are moments during perinatal care that evoke an emotional response in a woman. There is a lack of knowledge regarding the centrality of how touchpoints and emotions are framed in the real‐life experiences of childbea... Read More about Emotional touchpoints and emotions of childbirth: A systematic mixed studies review and Epistemic Network Analysis.

University-industry collaboration and enterprise total factor productivity (2025)
Journal Article
Chen, C., Zhang, J., Du, A. M., & Li, Z. (2025). University-industry collaboration and enterprise total factor productivity. International Review of Economics and Finance, 102, Article 104311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iref.2025.104311

This study evaluates how university-industry collaboration (UIC) affects total factor productivity (TFP). Based on unbalanced panel data of Chinese listed manufacturing enterprise between 2002 and 2022, our analysis reveals that: (1) UIC significantl... Read More about University-industry collaboration and enterprise total factor productivity.

W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit (2025)
Journal Article
Sutherland, A. (online). W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit. Journal of European Studies, https://doi.org/10.1177/00472441251349379

This essay traces a number of ways in which theological matters mark the work of the German author and critic W. G. Sebald (1944–2001). It concentrates on Sebald’s relatively neglected critical writing belonging to the first two decades of his career... Read More about W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit.

Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chan, C. H., Sim, K., Chapman, P., & Paechter, B. (2025, September). Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms. Presented at UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence, Edinburgh, UK

Grid-based random walk crossover (GBRWX) for genetic algorithms (GAs) is proposed. In contrast to traditional crossover operators such as one-point, two-point, and uniform crossover, which exchange genes only at fixed positions in the parent chromoso... Read More about Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms.

Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Meharg, D., Cathro, S., Stewart, F., Darzentas, D., Mcgregor, I., & Donald, I. (2025, June). Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds. Presented at Interaction Design and Children (IDC) Conference 2025, Reykjavík, Iceland

This demo showcases the Library of Inspiration, an initiative making STEM learning more accessible, engaging, and inclusive, particularly for underrepresented children. Freely available, take-home technology kits distributed via school libraries, ena... Read More about Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds.

Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cramer, M., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2025, June). Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength. Presented at 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, Australia

It can be a challenge to achieve effective sorting of temperate hardwoods for density when using visual strength grading rules and some types of machine grading. Different solutions have been proposed, including using a single conservative density ac... Read More about Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength.

Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain? (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Íñiguez-González, G., Llana, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., Torres, V., & Arriaga, F. (2025, June). Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain?. Presented at 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, Australia

There is increasing interest in the reuse and recycling of wood in construction, but still many important unsolved questions about how it should be done safely and economically. Some important research projects, carried out in recent years, have addr... Read More about Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain?.

Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, J., D'Amico, B., Zheng, Y., & khokhar, A. (2025, June). Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures. Paper presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025, Brisbane, Australia

This research delves into dowel-type joints with bamboo scrimber as an innovative alternative to traditional wooden fasteners. The focus is on their application in connecting timber elements of medium density suitable for engineered wood or bamboo pr... Read More about Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures.

Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration (2025)
Journal Article
Salisu, A., Musa, U., Sabo, U. U., Abubakar, M. M., Hussaini, A. S., Akinsolu, M. O., See, C. H., & Abd-Alhameed, R. A. (2025). Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration. Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, 126, 77-85. https://doi.org/10.2528/pierl25030504

This paper introduces a compact dual-band wearable antenna designed for mmWave applications. The antenna is fabricated on a Rogers 3003 semi-flexible substrate with dimensions of 15 × 15 × 1.52 mm 3 and features a circular radiating patch with a full... Read More about Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration.

Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives (2025)
Journal Article
Jothiprakash, G., Balasubramaniam, P., Sundaram, S., & Ramesh, D. (2025). Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives. Biomass, 5(3), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass5030037

Biomass gasification is an effective process for converting organic wastes into syngas. Syngas is a biofuel that possesses several potential applications in the energy sector. However, the major bottleneck for the commercialization of this technology... Read More about Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives.