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Basal activation of astrocytic Nrf2 in neuronal culture media: challenges and implications for neuron-astrocyte modelling (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Elsharkasi, M., Villani, B., Wells, G., & Kerr, F. Basal activation of astrocytic Nrf2 in neuronal culture media: challenges and implications for neuron-astrocyte modelling

As a gate-keeper of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and xenobiotic cell protection mechanisms, the transcription factor Nrf2 has been implicated as a promising therapeutic target for several neurodegenerative diseases, leading to the development of N... Read More about Basal activation of astrocytic Nrf2 in neuronal culture media: challenges and implications for neuron-astrocyte modelling.

Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Chabeli, M., Nyangu, I., & Mpemi, R. Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the common cause of maternal mortality. More than half of maternal deaths from PPH occur within 24 hours of delivery and could be prevented through midwives’ compliance with guidelines and standards for clinical p... Read More about Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho.

The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Khiba, R., & Nyangu, I. The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey

Background: Contraceptive service provision to teenagers prevents pregnancy and childbirth complications, which are the leading causes of death among teenage girls globally.
Aim: The study aimed to assess how teenagers utilized the contraceptive ser... Read More about The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey.

When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho? (2023)
Preprint / Working Paper
Ramathebane, M., & Nyangu, I. When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho?

In Lesotho, the healthcare system was not prepared to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic as there was inadequate PPE and community transmission became a problem because there was a backlog of tests, delaying the results of Covid-19 tests.This study aime... Read More about When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho?.

The Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in Ukraine: Perspectives of Organisations of People with Disabilities (Working Paper) (2022)
Preprint / Working Paper
Sharapov, K., Nazarenko, V., Burova, O., Polishchuk, O., & Anderson, D. The Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in Ukraine: Perspectives of Organisations of People with Disabilities (Working Paper)

This working paper sets out key findings and recommendations based on the survey of organisations of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The survey was conducted in May - July 2021 and explored organisational perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 o... Read More about The Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in Ukraine: Perspectives of Organisations of People with Disabilities (Working Paper).

Робочий документ: Вплив COVID-19 на людей з інвалідністю в Україні: перспективи організацій людей з інвалідністю (2022)
Preprint / Working Paper
Sharapov, K., Anderson, D., Burova, O., Polishchuk, O., & Nazarenko, V. Робочий документ: Вплив COVID-19 на людей з інвалідністю в Україні: перспективи організацій людей з інвалідністю

У цьому робочому документі викладено основні висновки та рекомендації на основі опитування організацій людей з інвалідністю в Україні. Опитування проводилося у травні – липні 2021 року та досліджувало організаційні перспективи впливу COVID-19 на люде... Read More about Робочий документ: Вплив COVID-19 на людей з інвалідністю в Україні: перспективи організацій людей з інвалідністю.

Young women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening at a selected higher education institution in Lesotho (2021)
Preprint / Working Paper
Nyangu, I., & Moteane, T. Young women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening at a selected higher education institution in Lesotho

Background: In Lesotho, cervical cancer is the most common female cancer and leading cause of death amongst women. In 2019, the annual number of new cancer cases was 477 and 346 women died from cancer related complications in Lesotho.

Aim: The aim... Read More about Young women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening at a selected higher education institution in Lesotho.

IoT for a shock warning system
Preprint / Working Paper
Brogan, J., Thuemmler, C., Mival, O., & Fricker, S. IoT for a shock warning system

This technical paper details the interdependencies between Internet of Things (IoT) and latest Future Internet (FI) technology, demonstrated by using the example of a smart connected health (SCH) use case, for the monitoring and prevention of shock i... Read More about IoT for a shock warning system.

Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh
Preprint / Working Paper
Hazelwood, M., Henderson, J., Patterson, R., & Smith, S. Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh. Edinburgh

Hazelwood, M., Henderson, J., Patterson, R., & Smith, S. (2011). Summit: Living and dying well with dementia: Report on themes and key messages. Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care

Use Of Participatory Apps In Contact Tracing: Options And Implications for Public Health, Privacy and Trust
Preprint / Working Paper
Buchanan, B., Imran, M., Pagliari, C., Pell, J., & Rimpiläinen, S. Use Of Participatory Apps In Contact Tracing: Options And Implications for Public Health, Privacy and Trust. Glasgow

On December 31st, 2019, the World Health Organisation received a report from the Chinese government detailing a cluster of cases of ‘pneumonia of unknown origin’, later identified as novel coronavirus. The virus, now referred to as COVID-19, quickly... Read More about Use Of Participatory Apps In Contact Tracing: Options And Implications for Public Health, Privacy and Trust.

White Paper: Policing the Pandemic
Preprint / Working Paper
Aston, E., Brandariz, J. A., Czerwinska, D., De Kimpe, S., de Maillard, J., Hoffman, I., O’Neill, M., Rowe, M., & Solhjell, R. White Paper: Policing the Pandemic

This paper presents lessons learned from a quick review of the experience of policing the pandemic in European states. Reflecting on this experience, the paper presents lessons and recommendations for the policing of any future second wave or future... Read More about White Paper: Policing the Pandemic.

Made Easy: Skin Tears And Skin Tones
Preprint / Working Paper
LeBlanc, K., Dhoonmoon, L., & Samuriwo, R. (in press). Made Easy: Skin Tears And Skin Tones

Research indicates that disparities, and unnecessary variations, are prevalent in the wound care of people with darker skin tones, which is often caused by a lack of insight or understanding (Oozageer Gunowa et al, 2018). These variations in the qual... Read More about Made Easy: Skin Tears And Skin Tones.