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OpenAIR@RGU is the open access institutional repository of Robert Gordon University. It contains examples of research outputs produced by staff and research students, as well as related information about the university's funded projects and staff research interests. Further information is available in the repository policy. Any questions about submissions to the repository or problems with access to any of its content should be sent to the Publications Team at publications@rgu.ac.uk



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Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals. [Dataset] (2025)
Data
LARSEN, S., WOLF, M., SCHOENFELD, B.J., SANDBERG, N.Ø., FREDRIKSEN, A.B., KRISTIANSEN, B.S., VAN DEN TILLAAR, R., SWINTON, P.A. and FALCH, H.N. [2025]. Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals. Journal of sports sciences [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2481534#supplemental-material-section

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of knee flexion ROM during the leg press exercise on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy in resistance-trained participants. The univariate analyses provided 'moderate' evidence in support of the nul... Read More about Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals. [Dataset].

Exploring human hair degradation: a preliminary study for estimating time-since-death. (2025)
Journal Article
SILVA-BESSA, A., RAMAGE, S., FERREIRA, M.T., DINIS-OLIVEIRA, R.J., FORBES, S.L. and DAWSON, L. 2025. Exploring human hair degradation: a preliminary study for estimating time-since-death. International journal of legal medicine [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-025-03476-4

Postmortem interval (PMI) estimation is a challenging task in forensic investigations. PMI assessment frequently requires the application of the currently available methods which can lead to unsatisfactory results due to the poor accuracy of time int... Read More about Exploring human hair degradation: a preliminary study for estimating time-since-death..

Environmental disclosure and firm characteristics: evidence from Nigeria. (2025)
Journal Article
SA'ID, M., HASSAN, O.A.G. and ZHANG, X. [2025]. Environmental disclosure and firm characteristics: evidence from Nigeria. International journal of accounting, auditing and performance evaluation [online], (accepted).

Prior studies show that there is a dearth of literature about the quality of voluntary environmental disclosure (EDQ) from emerging markets. This study advances the literature by investigating EDQ and its association with firm characteristics in one... Read More about Environmental disclosure and firm characteristics: evidence from Nigeria..

Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. (2025)
Journal Article
ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. [2025]. Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. Journal of gerontological social work [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020

The Silver Saplings Adventures Programme (SSAP), operated by Wild Things! charity across Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Scottish Highlands, is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of older adults through nature-based activities, and promoting lifelong-... Read More about Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland..

Feasibility and acceptability of a specialist exercise programme for people with Parkinson's disease. (2021)
Other
JONES, J. 2023. Feasibility and acceptability of a specialist exercise programme for people with Parkinson's disease. [Protocol]. Hosted on ISRCTN [online], ISRCTN 11672329. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11672329

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition with no cure. Exercise has been shown to be beneficial and is associated with limiting the rate of decline in Parkinson's. Current service provision lacks specialist professionals, with services on... Read More about Feasibility and acceptability of a specialist exercise programme for people with Parkinson's disease..