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Failure across borders: the spread of bad anti-trafficking (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mendel, J., & Sharapov, K. (2021, August). Failure across borders: the spread of bad anti-trafficking. Paper presented at RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2021, London

Ineffective and harmful anti-trafficking is being internationalised in some striking ways, partly in response to representations of trafficking networks as borderless and omnipresent. Everything from damaging anti-trafficking raids to poor-quality le... Read More about Failure across borders: the spread of bad anti-trafficking.

Status, relative deprivation, and moral devaluation of immigrants (2021)
Journal Article
Gheorghiu, M., Pehrson, S., & Christ, O. (2022). Status, relative deprivation, and moral devaluation of immigrants. British Journal of Social Psychology, 61(2), 510-531. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12493

Immigration has been a prominent political issue for decades, but particularly so with rising national populism. To understand current anti-immigration opinion, we turn to the concept of relative deprivation, which, we argue, is fundamentally about e... Read More about Status, relative deprivation, and moral devaluation of immigrants.

Design, synthesis, in vitro determination and molecular docking studies of 4-(1-(tert-butyl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) pyridine derivatives with terminal sulfonamide derivatives in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells (2021)
Journal Article
Mersal, K. I., Abdel-Maksoud, M. S., Ali, E. M. H., Ammar, U. M., Zaraei, S., Kim, J., Kim, S., Lee, K., Lee, K. H., Kim, S., Park, H., Ji, M., & Oh, C. (2021). Design, synthesis, in vitro determination and molecular docking studies of 4-(1-(tert-butyl)-3

In the present work, a new series of 4-(1-(tert-butyl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) pyridine possessing terminal ethyl or propyl sulfonamides was designed and synthesized. The cytotoxic effect of the final compounds was measured by applying MTT assay in... Read More about Design, synthesis, in vitro determination and molecular docking studies of 4-(1-(tert-butyl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) pyridine derivatives with terminal sulfonamide derivatives in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells.

SafeFit Trial: Virtual clinics to deliver a multimodal intervention to improve psychological and physical wellbeing in people with cancer. Protocol of a COVID-19 targeted non-randomised phase III trial (2021)
Journal Article
Grimmett, C., Bates, A., West, M., Leggett, S., Varkonyi-Sepp, J., Campbell, A., …Jack, S. (2021). SafeFit Trial: Virtual clinics to deliver a multimodal intervention to improve psychological and physical wellbeing in people with cancer. Protocol of a C

Introduction: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (caused by the SArS-CoV-2 virus), on individuals with cancer has been profound. It has led to increased anxiety, distress and deconditioning due to reduced physical activity. We aim to investigate whe... Read More about SafeFit Trial: Virtual clinics to deliver a multimodal intervention to improve psychological and physical wellbeing in people with cancer. Protocol of a COVID-19 targeted non-randomised phase III trial.

Mental health and well-being during COVID-19 lockdown: A survey case report of high-level male and female players of an Italian Serie A football club (2021)
Journal Article
Ivarsson, A., McCall, A., Mutch, S., Giuliani, A., Bassetto, R., & Fanchini, M. (2021). Mental health and well-being during COVID-19 lockdown: A survey case report of high-level male and female players of an Italian Serie A football club. Science and Medi

Objectives To describe high-level footballers’ levels and changes in mental health and well-being throughout a 8-week period of lockdown and restricted training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method One-hundred and one players belonging to four t... Read More about Mental health and well-being during COVID-19 lockdown: A survey case report of high-level male and female players of an Italian Serie A football club.

What Does It Take to Complete the Cape Epic? (2021)
Journal Article
Reinpõld, K., Bossi, A., & Hopker, J. (2022). What Does It Take to Complete the Cape Epic?. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 36(12), 3513-3520. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004121

This study aimed to describe the racing and training demands of the Cape Epic. Six male mountain bike riders (age: 39 ± 7 years, height: 181 ± 3 cm, and body mass: 78.7 ± 8.1 kg) trained for 4.5 months and took part in the Cape Epic. Training and rac... Read More about What Does It Take to Complete the Cape Epic?.

Safe environment? Investigating the use of temporary accommodation to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 outbreak (2021)
Report
Guma, T., Maclean, G., Macleod, K., & Sharapov, K. (2021). Safe environment? Investigating the use of temporary accommodation to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 outbreak. ESRC

This report presents interim findings of the research project: Investigating the use of temporary accommodation to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 outbreak. The project explores the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on asylum seekers living in... Read More about Safe environment? Investigating the use of temporary accommodation to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Efficacy of two Chlamydia abortus subcellular vaccines in a pregnant ewe challenge model for ovine enzootic abortion (2021)
Journal Article
Livingstone, M., Ranjan Wattegedera, S., Palarea-Albaladejo, J., Aitchison, K., Corbett, C., Sait, M., …Longbottom, D. (2021). Efficacy of two Chlamydia abortus subcellular vaccines in a pregnant ewe challenge model for ovine enzootic abortion. Vaccines

Chlamydia abortus, the aetiological agent of enzootic abortion of ewes, is a major cause of reproductive loss in small ruminants worldwide, accounting for significant economic losses to the farming industry. Disease can be managed through the use of... Read More about Efficacy of two Chlamydia abortus subcellular vaccines in a pregnant ewe challenge model for ovine enzootic abortion.

Dirty QWERTY: there's no ESC! (2021)
Journal Article
Ledwoch, K., Dancer, S., Otter, J., & Maillard, J. (2021). Dirty QWERTY: there's no ESC!. Journal of Hospital Infection, 117, 184-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2021.08.002

We were delighted to see our study on hospital keyboards receiving interest from Prof. Vos' research group in their recent letter. Clearly, both our groups are passionate about infection prevention, and ways to improve the safety in hospitals in UK a... Read More about Dirty QWERTY: there's no ESC!.

The effect of plant domestication on host control of the microbiota (2021)
Journal Article
Soldan, R., Fusi, M., Cardinale, M., Daffonchio, D., & Preston, G. M. (2021). The effect of plant domestication on host control of the microbiota. Communications Biology, 4(1), Article 936 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02467-6

Macroorganisms are colonized by microbial communities that exert important biological and ecological functions, the composition of which is subject to host control and has therefore been described as “an ecosystem on a leash”. However, domesticated o... Read More about The effect of plant domestication on host control of the microbiota.

Exercise for individuals with bone metastases: A systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Weller, S., Hart, N. H., Bolam, K. A., Mansfield, S., Santa Mina, D., Winters-Stone, K. M., Campbell, A., Rosenberger, F., Wiskemann, J., Quist, M., Cormie, P., Goulart, J., & Campbell, K. L. (2021). Exercise for individuals with bone metastases: A system

Background Exercise has the potential to improve physical function and quality of life in individuals with bone metastases but is often avoided due to safety concerns. This systematic review summarizes the safety, feasibility and efficacy of exerci... Read More about Exercise for individuals with bone metastases: A systematic review.

Development of a scale measuring online sexual harassment: Examining gender differences and the emotional impact of sexual harassment victimization online (2021)
Journal Article
Buchanan, N., & Mahoney, A. (2022). Development of a scale measuring online sexual harassment: Examining gender differences and the emotional impact of sexual harassment victimization online. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 27(1), 63-81. https://doi.

Purpose This study aimed to outline the construct of online sexual harassment (OSH) to ensure its accurate measurement and to develop a tool to measure OSH victimization in adults. Secondary aims were to explore potential gender differences in victi... Read More about Development of a scale measuring online sexual harassment: Examining gender differences and the emotional impact of sexual harassment victimization online.

Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (2021)
Thesis
Mitchell, M. C. Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813378

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) are zoonotic pathogens, which release phage-encoded Shiga toxins (Stx). Stx subtypes stx2a and stx2d are associated with severe human disease. STEC O157 is the most common serotype in human disease although other... Read More about Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease (2021)
Thesis
Masson, C. D. Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813362

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis, are chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Genetic studies have identified strong association between genes involved in autophagy, ER-... Read More about Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease.

Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites (2021)
Thesis
Findlay, M. Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809424

The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra and its resting places are protected by EU and UK legislation. Consultant ecologists must identify resting sites so they can be protected during developments. Currently, consultants usually use field-signs, but radio-te... Read More about Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites.

Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment (2021)
Thesis
Djuwanto, B. A. Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2808666

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health threats and has been conceptualised as a slowly emerging disaster. Studies have suggested that wild birds contribute as a reservoir and dispersal route of AMR, and proximity to anthr... Read More about Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability (2021)
Thesis
Di Nicola, S. The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2808661

Female participation in regular sport activities has increased in recent years, yet their representation in the sports and exercise science literature remains low. Therefore, an understanding of the effects different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC... Read More about The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability.

Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer (2021)
Thesis
Bruce, I. Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2803794

Prostate cancer (PCa) is dependent on androgens for growth. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) curtails PCa progression, however this powerful selective pressure leads to aggressive, castrate resistant PCa. One castrate resistant prostate cancer subt... Read More about Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer.