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Mechanisms underpinning the effect of exercise on the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. (2025)
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BEKHEIT, M., KAMERA, B., COLACINO, L., DROPMANN, A., DELIBEGOVIC, M., ALMADHOOB, F., HANAFY, N., BERMANO, G. and SEDDIK, H. 2025. Mechanisms underpinning the effect of exercise on the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: review. EXCLI journal [online], 24, pages 238-266. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.17179/excli2024-7718

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) – whose terminology was recently replaced by metabolic liver disease (MAFLD) - is an accumulation of triglycerides in the liver of >5 % of its weight. Epidemiological studies indicated an association between... Read More about Mechanisms underpinning the effect of exercise on the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease..

Men and the mask: dramaturgical mask-wearing, masculinities and oilmen's "stoical" emotional shielding practices in Scotland's offshore oilfields. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N. [2025]. Men and the mask: dramaturgical mask-wearing, masculinities and oilmen's "stoical" emotional shielding practices in Scotland's offshore oilfields. Energy research and social science [online], (accepted).

Scotland's North Sea offshore oil-drilling-fields have long been stereotyped as sites reinforcing and reproducing unique forms of masculinities aligning with hegemonic masculinity (HM) descriptors: stoicism, competition and conflict. Oilfields encomp... Read More about Men and the mask: dramaturgical mask-wearing, masculinities and oilmen's "stoical" emotional shielding practices in Scotland's offshore oilfields..

Scoping reviews and their role in identifying research priorities. (2025)
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KHALIL, H., JIA, R., MORAES, E.B., MUNN, Z., ALEXANDER, L., PETERS, M.D.J., ASRAN, A., GODFREY, C.M., TRICCO, A.C., POLLOCK, D. and EVANS, C. 2025. Scoping reviews and their role in identifying research priorities. Journal of clinical epidemiology [online], In Press, article number 111712. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.111712

Scoping reviews have been identified as appropriate methodologies to contribute to our knowledge. The objective of this review is to summarise how scoping reviews can be used to identify research priorities. Based on our experience as evidence synthe... Read More about Scoping reviews and their role in identifying research priorities..

Feasibility and acceptability of PDConnect, a multi-component intervention to support physical activity in people with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study. (2025)
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JONES, J., ALEXANDER, L., HANCOCK, E. and COOPER, K. [2025]. Feasibility and acceptability of PDConnect, a multi-component intervention to support physical activity in people with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study. Journal of Parkinson's disease [online], (accepted).

Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for people with Parkinson's (PwP); however, many are classed as sedentary. PDConnect is an online multicomponent intervention combining 1:1 physiotherapy and group-based PA, combined with education, behaviour chan... Read More about Feasibility and acceptability of PDConnect, a multi-component intervention to support physical activity in people with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study..

Understanding ownership and possession in Scottish law: distinguishing chalk from cheese. (2025)
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ODUSANYA, T.O. 2025. Understanding ownership and possession in Scottish law: distinguishing chalk from cheese. Scots law times [online], 4, pages 29-35. Available from: http://legalresearch.westlaw.co.uk/

Ownership and possession are legal concepts that can be aptly compared to the popular idiom "like chalk and cheese," suggesting that these terms are not synonymous rather, they are wholly different from each other. This set phrase therefore highlight... Read More about Understanding ownership and possession in Scottish law: distinguishing chalk from cheese..

An ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological and toxicity review of medicinal plants used in the management of obesity in the North Central Zone of Nigeria. (2025)
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ANYANWU, G.O., ANZAKU, D., BULUS, Y.J., GIRGI, J.N., DONWELL, C.C., IHUMA, J.O., ONYENEKE, E.C., BERMANO, G. and STEENKAMP, V. 2025. An ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological and toxicity review of medicinal plants used in the management of obesity in the North Central Zone of Nigeria. Journal of obesity [online], 2025 (1), article ID 5568216. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/jobe/5568216

Obesity is increasing worldwide. Due to the unavailability of affordable obesity drugs in most parts of Nigeria, many overweight and obese people rely on medicinal plants to manage obesity. Thus, the aim of this study is to document medicinal plants... Read More about An ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological and toxicity review of medicinal plants used in the management of obesity in the North Central Zone of Nigeria..

Enhanced transformer encoder long short-term memory hybrid neural network for multiple temperature state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2025)
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ZOU, Y., WANG, S., CAO, W., HAI, N. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2025. Enhanced transformer encoder long short-term memory hybrid neural network for multiple temperature state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of power sources [online], 632, article number 236411. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236411

Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for lithium-ion batteries remains a critical challenge in battery management systems. Existing methods based on machine learning may cause data leakage and inaccuracy during neural network training. Here, thi... Read More about Enhanced transformer encoder long short-term memory hybrid neural network for multiple temperature state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Aquatic exercise interventions in the treatment of musculoskeletal upper extremity disorders: a scoping review. (2025)
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MURRAY, L., KENNEDY, M., MALONE, M., MAIR, L. and ALEXANDER, L. 2025. Aquatic exercise interventions in the treatment of musculoskeletal upper extremity disorders: a scoping review. Clinical rehabilitation [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155251315078

To identify literature on aquatic exercise therapy used to manage upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and identify key concepts, intervention components, and gaps in the evidence base. The comprehensive search included MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (E... Read More about Aquatic exercise interventions in the treatment of musculoskeletal upper extremity disorders: a scoping review..

Enhancing employability through collaborative project-based learning. (2025)
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AMISH, M. 2025. Enhancing employability through collaborative project-based learning. International journal of innovative science and research technology [online], 10(1), pages 1923-1932. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14831458

There is a gap between the skills taught in higher education and those needed in the workplace, with employers often finding engineering graduates lacking in soft and digital skills. Traditional university courses may not adequately prepare students... Read More about Enhancing employability through collaborative project-based learning..

Thinking is for doing: project cognition as the foundation of project behaviour. (2025)
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STINGL, V., GILCHRIST, A., LAWANI, A., FLIN, R. and ZWIKAEL, O. 2025. Thinking is for doing: project cognition as the foundation of project behaviour. International journal of project management [online], 43(1), article number 102678. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102678

Cognition, understood as the way the mind acquires, processes, and enacts information, is at the root of all behaviour. Yet, while the interest in behaviour in projects is increasing, these cognitive foundations are often disregarded or only haphazar... Read More about Thinking is for doing: project cognition as the foundation of project behaviour..

Human factors in onshore and offshore wind: a scoping review. (2025)
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ROBERTS, R. and FLIN, R. [2025]. Human factors in onshore and offshore wind: a scoping review. Ergonomics [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2463440

A safe, healthy and competent workforce in the wind power industry is essential for meeting climate goals and energy needs. Wind technicians conduct critical tasks on wind turbines often in remote, hazardous environments in onshore and offshore locat... Read More about Human factors in onshore and offshore wind: a scoping review..

Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the international literature. (2025)
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FORSYTH, P., MAGUIRE, B., CAREY, J., O'BRIEN, R., MAGUIRE, J., GIBLIN, L., O'HARE, R., RUSHWORTH, G.F., CUNNINGHAM, S. and RADLEY, A. 2025. Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the international literature. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2025.01.017

Flourishing and belonging are key concepts for the wellbeing of staff and the success of a profession. Alienation and anomie are distinct types of psycho-social ills which inhibit flourishing and belonging. A better understanding of these may offer h... Read More about Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the international literature..

Nothing so practical as a good prevention principle: lessons from the prevention principle in construction law. (2025)
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CHRISTIE, D. [2025]. Nothing so practical as a good prevention principle: lessons from the prevention principle in construction law. Journal of business law [online], (accepted). To be made available at: http://legalresearch.westlaw.co.uk/

The so called "prevention principle" in contract law operates differently in construction contracts compared with the wider law. This paper examines the prevention principle in construction law and within the wider developments of English contract la... Read More about Nothing so practical as a good prevention principle: lessons from the prevention principle in construction law..

Don't do anything special for us coming: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England. (2025)
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FITZSIMONS, S. and SMITH, D.S. [2025]. Don't do anything special for us coming: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England. Cambridge journal of education [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/0305764X.2025.2451280

Ofsted inspections of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers aim to enhance training quality for pre-service teachers in England. However, research rarely examines the impact of these inspections on the wellbeing of Teacher Educators (TEs) based i... Read More about Don't do anything special for us coming: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England..

Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission. (2025)
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FAISAL, N.H., RAJENDRAN, V., KANIAPAN, S., RAMALINGAM, V., PRATHURU, A., AHMED, R., KATIYAR, N.K., BANSAL, A., WHITTAKER, T., ISHERWOOD, P., WHITTOW, W., EGIZA, M. and GOEL, S. 2025. Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission. Surface and coatings technology [online], 498, article number 131854. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131854

This study pioneers a transformative approach to solar thermal technology by leveraging air plasma-sprayed (APS) multi-material composite coatings. It is to achieve unprecedented light absorption and thermal emission, redefining the design paradigm f... Read More about Air plasma sprayed multi-material composite coatings for enhanced light absorption and thermal emission..

Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties. (2025)
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SANAKA, R., SAHU, S.K., SREEKANTH, P.S.R., GIRI, J., MOHAMMAD, F., AL-LOHEDAN, H.A., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and MA, Q. 2025. Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties. Polymers [online], 17(3), article 338. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17030338

This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposites with varying PLA content (10, 20, 30, and 50%) and a fixed MXene content of 0.5 wt.%. The results indicate signific... Read More about Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties..

Multi-objective dynamic system model for the optimal sizing and real-world simulation of grid-connected hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen (PV-H2) energy systems. (2025)
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ATTEYA, A.I., ALI, D. and SELLAMI, N. 2025. Multi-objective dynamic system model for the optimal sizing and real-world simulation of grid-connected hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen (PV-H2) energy systems. Energies [online], 18(3), article number 578. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030578

Hybrid renewable-hydrogen energy systems offer a promising solution for meeting the globe's energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. This paper presents a new multi-objective dynamic system model for the optimal sizing and simulation of hybrid... Read More about Multi-objective dynamic system model for the optimal sizing and real-world simulation of grid-connected hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen (PV-H2) energy systems..

I didn't leave inceldom; inceldom left me: examining male ex-incel navigations of complex masculinities identity rebuilding following rejection of incel-culture. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N. and SMITH, D.S. [2025]. I didn't leave inceldom; inceldom left me: examining male ex-incel navigations of complex masculinities identity rebuilding following rejection of incel-culture. Deviant behavior [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2025.2453443

This study explores experiences of ex-incels - men who have withdrawn from incel communities - through eleven qualitative interviews analysed using R.W. Connell's hegemonic masculinity (HM) framework. Findings reveal some ex-incels adopt flexible mas... Read More about I didn't leave inceldom; inceldom left me: examining male ex-incel navigations of complex masculinities identity rebuilding following rejection of incel-culture..

Sustainable thick nanodiamond composite coatings on hard metal: effects of varied discharge energies on tribological performance and corrosion resistance. (2025)
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MOHAMED, A., FARGHALI, A. A., KHALIL, A. M., ABDEL-WAHAB, M. S., TAWFIK, W. Z., SAEED, A. A., DIAB, M. R., MURASAWA, K., NARAGINO, H., YOSHITAKE, T., and EGIZA, M. 2025. Sustainable thick nanodiamond composite coatings on hard metal: effects of varied discharge energies on tribological performance and corrosion resistance. Surface and coatings technology [online], 498, article number 131844. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131844

Sustainable nanodiamond composite (NDC) coatings were deposited on WC − 6%Co substrates using eco-friendly Coaxial Arc Plasma Deposition method at discharge energies of 3.6–9.0 J/pulse. This study optimized discharge energy to enhance adhesion streng... Read More about Sustainable thick nanodiamond composite coatings on hard metal: effects of varied discharge energies on tribological performance and corrosion resistance..

Methods for data extraction and data transformation in convergent integrated mixed methods systematic reviews. (2025)
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LIZARONDO, L., STERN, C., SALMOND, S., CARRIER, J., COOPER, K., GODFREY, C., VANDYK, M., POLLOCK, D., RIEGER, K., APOSTOLO, J., KIRKPATRICK, P., BORGES DOS SANTOS, K. and LOVEDAY, H. [2025]. Methods for data extraction and data transformation in convergent integrated mixed methods systematic reviews. JBI evidence synthesis [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-24-00331

The objective of this guidance paper is to describe data transformation involving qualitization, including when and how to undertake this process, and to clarify how it aligns with data extraction in order to expand on the current guidance for JBI co... Read More about Methods for data extraction and data transformation in convergent integrated mixed methods systematic reviews..