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Contemporary family sponsorship and older parent reunification immigration under New Zealand’s neoliberal immigration regime (2022)
Journal Article
Liu, L. S., & Ran, G. J. (2022). Contemporary family sponsorship and older parent reunification immigration under New Zealand’s neoliberal immigration regime. Journal of Population Research, 39(1), 73-95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12546-022-09279-3

A neoliberal immigration regime often takes an “economic” lens to frame and reframe immigration regulation based on a rational cost–benefit analysis of what immigration might bring to immigration-receiving countries. Under such a regime, skilled and... Read More about Contemporary family sponsorship and older parent reunification immigration under New Zealand’s neoliberal immigration regime.

‘Virtual policing’, trust and legitimacy (2022)
Book Chapter
Bradford, B., Aston, E., O'Neill, M., & Wells, H. (2022). ‘Virtual policing’, trust and legitimacy. In J. Terpstra, R. Salet, & N. R. Fyfe (Eds.), The Abstract Police: Critical reflections on contemporary change in police organisations (213-238). Elev

Increasing technological mediation of police-public contact is a significant trend in UK policing. Members of the public are increasingly likely to encounter policing in ways that are, one way or another, technologically mediated, and are very often... Read More about ‘Virtual policing’, trust and legitimacy.

Determining nanoform similarity via assessment of surface reactivity by abiotic and in vitro assays (2022)
Journal Article
Ag Seleci, D., Tsiliki, G., Werle, K., Elam, D. A., Okpowe, O., Seidel, K., …Wohlleben, W. (2022). Determining nanoform similarity via assessment of surface reactivity by abiotic and in vitro assays. NanoImpact, 26, Article 100390. https://doi.org/10.10

Grouping of substances is a method used to streamline hazard and risk assessment. Assessment of similarity provides the scientific evidence needed for formation of groups. This work reports on justification of grouping of nanoforms (NFs) via similari... Read More about Determining nanoform similarity via assessment of surface reactivity by abiotic and in vitro assays.

Colonised minds and community psychology in the academy: Collaborative autoethnographic reflections (2022)
Journal Article
Drake, E., Jeffrey, G., & Duckett, P. (2022). Colonised minds and community psychology in the academy: Collaborative autoethnographic reflections. American Journal of Community Psychology, 69(3-4), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12574

We reflect on decolonization and in particular the process of decolonizing our own minds. We discuss the need for radical decolonization of psychology and for critique of community psychology's relationship to both psychology and the Academy, noting... Read More about Colonised minds and community psychology in the academy: Collaborative autoethnographic reflections.

I am still here (2022)
Digital Artefact
Guma, T. (2022). I am still here. [Vimeo/Youtube]

A documentary capturing everyday lives of asylum seekers living in Glasgow produced as part of the ESRC-funded project: Investigating the use of temporary accommodation to house asylum seekers and refugees during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species (2022)
Journal Article
Schaber, M., Gastauer, S., Cisewski, B., Hielscher, N., Janke, M., Peña, M., …Thorburn, J. (2022). Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 2047. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-

The identification of movement and behaviour patterns, as well as inter- and intra-population connectivity is crucial in order to implement effective and functional management and conservation measures for threatened migratory species such as tope (G... Read More about Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species.

Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experience homelessness with problem substance use: the SHARPS study (2022)
Journal Article
Parkes, T., Matheson, C., Carver, H., Foster, R., Budd, J., Liddell, D., …MacLennan, G. (2022). Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experienc

Background For people experiencing homelessness and problem substance use, access to appropriate services can be challenging. There is evidence that the development of trusting relationships with non-judgemental staff can facilitate service engageme... Read More about Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experience homelessness with problem substance use: the SHARPS study.

Composition and structure of the mangrove fish and crustacean communities of Vanga Bay, Kenya (2022)
Journal Article
Wanjiru, C., Rueckert, S., & Huxham, M. (2022). Composition and structure of the mangrove fish and crustacean communities of Vanga Bay, Kenya. Western Indian Ocean journal of marine science, 20(2), 25-44. https://doi.org/10.4314/wiojms.v20i2.3

Mangroves support coastal fisheries, particularly by providing nurseries for juvenile fish. However, much remains unknown about the fish and crustacean communities in mangroves and about the lifecycles and behaviours of individual species. This study... Read More about Composition and structure of the mangrove fish and crustacean communities of Vanga Bay, Kenya.

Bayesian based similarity assessment of nanomaterials to inform grouping (2022)
Journal Article
Tsiliki, G., Ag Seleci, D., Zabeo, A., Basei, G., Hristozov, D., Jeliazkova, N., …Stone, V. (2022). Bayesian based similarity assessment of nanomaterials to inform grouping. NanoImpact, 25, Article 100389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.impact.2022.100389

Nanoforms can be manufactured in plenty of variants by differing their physicochemical properties and toxicokinetic behaviour which can affect their hazard potential. To avoid testing of each single nanomaterial and nanoform variation and subsequentl... Read More about Bayesian based similarity assessment of nanomaterials to inform grouping.

‘Thieves Should not Live Amongst People’: Under-Protection and Popular Support for Police Violence in Nairobi (2022)
Journal Article
Wairuri, K. (2022). ‘Thieves Should not Live Amongst People’: Under-Protection and Popular Support for Police Violence in Nairobi. African affairs; journal of the Royal African Society, 121(482), 61-79. https://doi.org/10.1093/afraf/adac006

This paper examines how communities at the urban margins, who are under-protected by the state police, understand police reforms through an examination of the unusual case of street protests in support of a police officer who had killed two young men... Read More about ‘Thieves Should not Live Amongst People’: Under-Protection and Popular Support for Police Violence in Nairobi.

Remdesivir-ivermectin combination displays synergistic interaction with improved in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2 (2022)
Journal Article
Jeffreys, L. N., Pennington, S. H., Duggan, J., Caygill, C. H., Lopeman, R. C., Breen, A. F., …Biagini, G. A. (2022). Remdesivir-ivermectin combination displays synergistic interaction with improved in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2. International Jo

A key element for the prevention and management of COVID-19 is the development of effective therapeutics. Drug combination strategies of repurposed drugs offer several advantages over monotherapies, including the potential to achieve greater efficacy... Read More about Remdesivir-ivermectin combination displays synergistic interaction with improved in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.

Investigating the reasons for dropping out by competitive artistic gymnastics (2022)
Journal Article
Swan, I., Souglis, A., & Andronikos, G. (2022). Investigating the reasons for dropping out by competitive artistic gymnastics. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 22(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2022.01007

Objective/Background: Taking part in sport can help decrease the risk of children developing obesity and related diseases in an enjoyable way, yet 35% of children dropout from sport each year. In particular, artistic gymnastics struggles with a high... Read More about Investigating the reasons for dropping out by competitive artistic gymnastics.

Lego Serious Play: Building Engagement with Cell Biology (2022)
Journal Article
Garden, C. (2022). Lego Serious Play: Building Engagement with Cell Biology. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 50(2), 216-228. https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21608

A Lego Serious Play (LSP) - based exercise was developed to support student engagement with learning consolidation at the end of a first-year undergraduate cell biology course. The exercise was offered in addition to a regular revision session in pre... Read More about Lego Serious Play: Building Engagement with Cell Biology.

Development of a standard operating procedure for the DCFH2-DA acellular assessment of reactive oxygen species produced by nanomaterials (2022)
Journal Article
Boyles, M., Murphy, F., Mueller, W., Wohlleben, W., Jacobsen, N. R., Braakhuis, H., …Stone, V. (2022). Development of a standard operating procedure for the DCFH2-DA acellular assessment of reactive oxygen species produced by nanomaterials. Toxicology M

Improved strategies are required for testing nanomaterials (NMs) to make hazard and risk assessment more efficient and sustainable. Including reduced reliance on animal models, without decreasing the level of human health protection. Acellular detect... Read More about Development of a standard operating procedure for the DCFH2-DA acellular assessment of reactive oxygen species produced by nanomaterials.

Chronic pain, prescribed opioids and overdose risk: a qualitative exploration of the views of affected individuals and family members (2022)
Journal Article
Parkes, T., Foster, R., McAuley, A., Steven, D., Matheson, C., & Baldacchino, A. (2023). Chronic pain, prescribed opioids and overdose risk: a qualitative exploration of the views of affected individuals and family members. Drugs: Education, Prevention, a

It has been estimated that chronic non cancer pain (CNCP) affects more than 30% of people worldwide. Correspondingly, prescriptions for individuals experiencing CNCP have increased in recent years. While opioids can minimize pain, they also pose a ri... Read More about Chronic pain, prescribed opioids and overdose risk: a qualitative exploration of the views of affected individuals and family members.

Quantification and Characterisation of Pre-Production Pellet Pollution in the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai, Aotearoa-New Zealand (2022)
Journal Article
Hunter, E. C., de Vine, R., Pantos, O., Clunies-Ross, P., Doake, F., Masterton, H., & Briers, R. A. (2022). Quantification and Characterisation of Pre-Production Pellet Pollution in the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai, Aotearoa-New Zealand. Microplastics, 1

Plastic pollution is threatening aquatic ecosystems and wildlife. Understanding the characteristics and extent of plastic pollution is the first step towards improving management and therefore the environmental impacts. Pre-production pellets are use... Read More about Quantification and Characterisation of Pre-Production Pellet Pollution in the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai, Aotearoa-New Zealand.

The Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians (2022)
Journal Article
Green, B., McClelland, J. A., Semciw, A. I., Schache, A. G., McCall, A., & Pizzari, T. (2022). The Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians.

Background Despite calf muscle strain injuries (CMSI) being problematic in many sports, there is a dearth of research to guide clinicians dealing with these injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current practices and perspectives of a... Read More about The Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians.