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Pharmacology of non-psychoactive phytocannabinoids and their potential for treatment of cardiometabolic disease. (2025)
Book Chapter
WAINWRIGHT, C.L. and WALSH, S.K. 2025. Pharmacology of non-psychoactive phytocannabinoids and their potential for treatment of cardiometabolic disease. In Wainwright, C. and Schini-Kerth, V. (eds.) Natural products as sources of novel drugs. Handbook of experimental pharmacology, 287. Cham: Springer [online], pages 61-93. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/164_2024_731

The use of Cannabis sativa by humans dates back to the third millennium BC, and it has been utilized in many forms for multiple purposes, including production of fibre and rope, as food and medicine, and (perhaps most notably) for its psychoactive pr... Read More about Pharmacology of non-psychoactive phytocannabinoids and their potential for treatment of cardiometabolic disease..

A low-energy solution for the removal of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins: UV-A LED photolysis. (2025)
Journal Article
MENEZES, I., PESTANA, C.J., EDWARDS, C. and LAWTON, L.A. 2025. A low-energy solution for the removal of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins: UV-A LED photolysis. Chemosphere [online], 385, article number 144566. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144566

Climate change and eutrophication contribute to proliferation of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in aquatic environments. Conventional treatments can be ineffective to remove high cell densities of cyanobacteria and dissolved toxins. Therefore, alterna... Read More about A low-energy solution for the removal of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins: UV-A LED photolysis..

Lived experiences of new-onset Long COVID pain and its impact on health-related quality of life: a scoping review of current evidence. (2025)
Journal Article
PAULOSE, M., ADAMS, N.N., MARTIN, K.R. and GRANT, A. 2025. Lived experiences of new-onset Long COVID pain and its impact on health-related quality of life: a scoping review of current evidence. Health expectations [online], 28(4), article number e70352. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70352

Long Covid (LC) is a multisystem condition that can cause persistent symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, cognitive problems and pain, with major effects on individuals and healthcare systems. Globally, nearly 400 million people have been affect... Read More about Lived experiences of new-onset Long COVID pain and its impact on health-related quality of life: a scoping review of current evidence..

ClusterSwarm: cluster-specific feature selection using binary particle swarm optimisation. (2025)
Journal Article
EZENKWU, C.P., STARKEY, A. and AZIZ, A.A. [2025]. ClusterSwarm: cluster-specific feature selection using binary particle swarm optimisation. Computing [online], (accepted).

Feature selection has become an important step in machine learning pipelines, contributing to model interpretability and accuracy. While the emphasis has been hugely on global feature selection techniques, these methods do not support feature attribu... Read More about ClusterSwarm: cluster-specific feature selection using binary particle swarm optimisation..

Willingness to switch to cultured meat: insights from UAE Muslim consumers. (2025)
Journal Article
SIA, J., WOOD, B., NG, P.Y. and LING, A. [2025]. Willingness to switch to cultured meat: insights from UAE Muslim consumers. Journal of Islamic marketing [online], (accepted).

The purpose of this paper, which is focused on a Muslim consumer sample's willingness to switch from natural to cultured meat, is threefold: (1) To investigate the internal environmental locus of control (INELOC) 'types' as antecedents on perceived b... Read More about Willingness to switch to cultured meat: insights from UAE Muslim consumers..

AFCMS-Net: adaptive feature coupling and multi-level supervision network for effective image forgery localization. (2025)
Journal Article
XU, Y., REN, J., FANG, A., IRFAN, M. and ZHENG, J. 2025. AFCMS-Net: adaptive feature coupling and multi-level supervision network for effective image forgery localization. Knowledge-based systems [online], In Press, article number 114126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2025.114126

With the proliferation of forged images on the internet, the development of effective methods for localizing image forgery has become a research topic of increasing interest. Although deep learning-based models have generally demonstrated good perfor... Read More about AFCMS-Net: adaptive feature coupling and multi-level supervision network for effective image forgery localization..

Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: experimental–numerical synergy. (2025)
Journal Article
OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., MD DIN, N.B., ACHUKWU, E.O., ROMLI, A.Z. and SHUIB, S. 2025. Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: experimental–numerical synergy. Journal of materials research and technology [online], 37, pages 4232-4247. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.07.110


This study investigates the mechanical behavior and structural viability of hybrid woven glass–jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using the vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI) technique for potential use in renewab... Read More about Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: experimental–numerical synergy..

Few-shot essay grading: weighted prototypical networks for ordinal text classification. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
WIJAYASEKARA, V.A., MARTIN, K., WIRATUNGA, N., MASSIE, S. and WIJEKOON, A. [2025]. Few-shot essay grading: weighted prototypical networks for ordinal text classification. To be presented at the 25th European conference on artificial intelligence 2025 (ECAI-2025), 25-30 October 2025, Bologna, Italy.

Automated Essay Scoring (AES) presents a key opportunity to improve student experience while reducing the administrative burden of academic staff. However existing methods for AES are reliant on large volumes of data and fail to consider the ordinal... Read More about Few-shot essay grading: weighted prototypical networks for ordinal text classification..

Less time, same gains: comparison of superset vs traditional set training on muscular adaptations. (2025)
Journal Article
BURKE, R., HERMANN, T., PINERO, A., MOHAN, A., AUGUSTIN, F., SAPUPPO, M., COLEMAN, M., WOLF, M., KORAKAKIS, P.A., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. [2025]. Less time, same gains: comparison of superset vs traditional set training on muscular adaptations. Science and sports [online], (accepted).

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of superset versus traditional resistance training (RT) on muscular strength, hypertrophy, body composition, and local muscular endurance. Forty-three young, resistance-trained male and female part... Read More about Less time, same gains: comparison of superset vs traditional set training on muscular adaptations..

Leveraging artificial intelligence for water optimisation in upstream oil and gas energy operations. (2025)
Journal Article
CASTAGNOLI, J. and AMISH, M. 2025. Leveraging artificial intelligence for water optimisation in upstream oil and gas energy operations. Arabian journal of geosciences [online], 18(8), article number 149. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-025-12289-z

Water scarcity and climate change are significant challenges for sustainable water management worldwide. Factors such as population growth, industrial development, and unsustainable practices are increasing water demand. The upstream oil and gas ener... Read More about Leveraging artificial intelligence for water optimisation in upstream oil and gas energy operations..

Dumbbell versus cable lateral raises for lateral deltoid hypertrophy: an experimental study. (2025)
Journal Article
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. Dumbbell versus cable lateral raises for lateral deltoid hypertrophy: an experimental study. Frontiers in physiology [online], 16, article number 1611468. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1611468

This study compared the effects of dumbbell versus cable lateral raises on lateral deltoid muscle thickness (MT) in resistance-trained men and women, with shoulder adduction/abduction range of motion standardised and matched between conditions. Twent... Read More about Dumbbell versus cable lateral raises for lateral deltoid hypertrophy: an experimental study..

An exploration into the relationship between information needs satisfaction and creativity of visual artists in Greece. (2025)
Journal Article
KOLYVAS, S., MARTZOUKOU, K. and KOSTAGIOLAS, P. [2025]. An exploration into the relationship between information needs satisfaction and creativity of visual artists in Greece. Journal of documentation [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-04-2025-0087

There is a current research gap based on exploring the information behaviour of visual artists (professional, semi-professional, and amateur) and, particularly, the impact of their information needs satisfaction on their creativity. This research aim... Read More about An exploration into the relationship between information needs satisfaction and creativity of visual artists in Greece..

A novel in vitro model of trauma-induced endotheliopathy provides a platform for studying mechanisms of coagulopathy. (2025)
Journal Article
ABU-HANNA, J., XU, G., MORROW, G.B., TIMMS, L., AKBAR, N., LAFFAN, M., CHOUDHURY, R.P. and CURRY, N. 2025. A novel in vitro model of trauma-induced endotheliopathy provides a platform for studying mechanisms of coagulopathy. Blood: vessels, thrombosis and hemostasis [online], In Press, article number 100087. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bvth.2025.100087

Trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) significantly contributes to trauma-related mortality, driven by dysregulated coagulation and fibrinolysis. Endotheliopathy of trauma (EoT) is central to TIC, yet its underlying mechanisms remain un... Read More about A novel in vitro model of trauma-induced endotheliopathy provides a platform for studying mechanisms of coagulopathy..

Predicting fear of childbirth during pregnancy, the positive role of self-efficacy and mental well-being: a cross-sectional study. (2025)
Journal Article
FORBES-MCKAY, K.E., TABIB, M. and HUMPHREY, T. 2025. Predicting fear of childbirth during pregnancy, the positive role of self-efficacy and mental well-being: a cross-sectional study. Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology [online], 46(1), article number 2527658. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2025.2527658

Whilst the negative impact of fear of childbirth (FOC) is well established, there is limited understanding of the factors that reduce it. This study, aimed to explore the relationship between positive mental well-being, childbirth self-efficacy, and... Read More about Predicting fear of childbirth during pregnancy, the positive role of self-efficacy and mental well-being: a cross-sectional study..

I did it before, so I can do it again(?): recalling sucess, expectations of future success and the impact of ease-of retrieval and attributions. (2025)
Journal Article
ABDULLA, A. and WOODS, R. 2025. I did it before, so I can do it again(?): recalling success, expectations of future success and the impact of ease-of-retrieval and attributions. Psychological research [online], 89(4), article number 117. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-025-02136-x

It is widely assumed that recalling past success raises expectations of future success ("expectancy"). However, experimental research investigating that assumption has generated mixed results. The present study examined two (meta)cognitive factors th... Read More about I did it before, so I can do it again(?): recalling sucess, expectations of future success and the impact of ease-of retrieval and attributions..

Imposter participants in synchronous qualitative research: a systematic scoping review. (2025)
Journal Article
HUSTED, M., DOWRICK, A., PORTER, R., VELO HIGUERAS, M., WHITMORE, C., EVERED, J., KENNEDY, M. and SCOTT, S.D. 2025. Imposter participants in synchronous qualitative research: a systematic scoping review. International journal of qualitative methods [online], 24, pages 1-10. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251342542

Although the issue of bots and fraudulent participants is well established within quantitative research, in recent years there have been increasing incidences of imposter participants within qualitative research. However, how qualitative researchers... Read More about Imposter participants in synchronous qualitative research: a systematic scoping review..

Collaborative and social learning in virtual environments. (2025)
Newspaper / Magazine
BREMNER, P. 2025. Collaborative and social learning in virtual environments. HETL frontiers magazine [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://www.hetl.org/hetl-frontiers/

The Higher Education Institution (HEI) sector is changing, driven by digital advancements and social expectations. Educators must reflect on how, what and why they teach ensuring it is meaningful and relevant. Experiential learning (Kolb, 2014) has... Read More about Collaborative and social learning in virtual environments..

A 10-year review of periconceptual folic acid supplementation in women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medications. (2025)
Journal Article
TURNER, C., MCINTOSH, T., GAFFNEY, D., GERMAINE, M., HOGAN, J. and O’HIGGINS, A. 2025. A 10-year review of periconceptual folic acid supplementation in women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medications. Journal of maternal fetal and neonatal medicine [online], 38(1), article 2524094. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2025.2524094

Epidemiological studies have reported that women with epilepsy who are taking antiseizure medications have an increased risk of Neural Tube Defects. Periconceptual folic acid supplementation potentially prevents two-thirds of cases. International gui... Read More about A 10-year review of periconceptual folic acid supplementation in women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medications..

The history and development of health psychology in the United Kingdom. (2025)
Other
QUINN, F., CHATER, A.M. and MORRISON, V. 2025. The history and development of health psychology in the United Kingdom. In Brown, K., et al. (eds.) SAGE handbook of health psychology: contexts, theory and methods in health psychology. Second edition. London: Sage [online], chapter 1. Available from: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-sage-handbook-of-health-psychology/book280824

Ideas about how the mind, body and health are interconnected date to ancient times and became a focus of psychology in the 20th century. In the first half of the 20th century, medical psychology and psychosomatic medicine applied psychological scienc... Read More about The history and development of health psychology in the United Kingdom..

Characterization of resin-infused nonwoven natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for renewable energy structural applications: comparative experimental and finite element analysis. (2025)
Journal Article
OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., ACHUKWU, E.O., SHUIB, S. and MD DIN, N.B. 2025. Characterization of resin-infused nonwoven natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for renewable energy structural applications: comparative experimental and finite element analysis. Polymer composites [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.70064

Natural resource-based composites are biodegradable, eco-friendly, and sustainable; however, variations in their properties and performance quality present significant challenges. This study presents the fabrication and performance evaluation of nonw... Read More about Characterization of resin-infused nonwoven natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for renewable energy structural applications: comparative experimental and finite element analysis..