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The role of antenatal relaxation practices in enhancing maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an observational study. (2025)
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TABIB, M., FORBES-MCKAY, K. and HUMPHREY, T. [2025]. The role of antenatal relaxation practices in enhancing maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an observational study. Frontiers in global women's health [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1597174

There is growing qualitative evidence that antenatal education on relaxation practices can enable women to deliberately induce a deep state of emotional calmness. Learning to shift focus from distressing emotions such as anxiety and fear to this alte... Read More about The role of antenatal relaxation practices in enhancing maternal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: an observational study..

The beau idéal has been disconnected: a technology-capitalist realism perspective on immediate modernity's anxiety pandemic. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N. [2025]. The beau idéal has been disconnected: a technology-capitalist realism perspective on immediate modernity's anxiety pandemic. Culture unbound [online], Advance Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3384/cu.4513

Within immediate modernity, increases in the multitude of psychological, social, emotional and behavioural disruptions affecting human actors, categorised under the (reductive) label of "anxiety" are reaching an apex. This peak can be conceptualised... Read More about The beau idéal has been disconnected: a technology-capitalist realism perspective on immediate modernity's anxiety pandemic..

Coastal community voices: strategic planning for sustainable destination development in a small cold-water archipelago. (2025)
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ROITERSHTEIN, A. and IRONSIDE, R. [2025]. Coastal community voices: strategic planning for sustainable destination development in a small cold-water archipelago. Scandinavian journal of hospitality and tourism [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15022250.2025.2499266

Orkney Islands is a popular cold-water archipelago destination for cruise tourism and other marine and coastal tourism activities, where visitor economy plays a key part in the economic development of the islands. However, Orkney's coastal communitie... Read More about Coastal community voices: strategic planning for sustainable destination development in a small cold-water archipelago..

Integrating predictive and hybrid machine learning approaches for optimizing solar still performance: a comprehensive review. (2025)
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ELSHEIKH, A., FAQEHA, H., HAMMOODI, K.A., BAWAHAB, M., FUJII, M., SHANMUGAN, S., ESSA, F.A., ABD-ELAZIEM, W., RAMESH, B., SATHYAMURTHY, R. and EGIZA, M. 2025. Integrating predictive and hybrid machine learning approaches for optimizing solar still performance: a comprehensive review. Solar energy [online], 295, article number 113536. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2025.113536

The increasing global need for freshwater, coupled with the imperative for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, has fueled interest in solar distillation technologies. Solar stills (SSs) offer a simple, low-cost and environmentally friendly ap... Read More about Integrating predictive and hybrid machine learning approaches for optimizing solar still performance: a comprehensive review..

Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions. (2025)
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OKE, A., TURLA, M., OSOBAJO, O. and KOUTSOUKOS, S. [2025]. Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions. Journal of family business management [online], Early Cite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/jfbm-03-2025-0068

Informed by the dearth of research and insufficient knowledge of green innovation in family firms, this study explores the intersection of green innovation, family firms, and intergenerational succession in resolving the paradox of green innovation a... Read More about Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions..

AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. (2025)
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ALGAIAR, M., BANO, S., LASHIN, A., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and ABU SALEM, H.S. 2025. AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. Renewable energy [online], 248, article number 123154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.123154

This study introduces AiION, a novel deep learning chemical geothermometer designed to predict deep geothermal reservoir temperatures and address the limitations of traditional geothermometry methods. By integrating classical geothermometry, multi-co... Read More about AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs..

Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. (2025)
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ZHOU, L., SUN, Y., ZOU, G., HU, H., ZHANG, Y., SU, H., ZHENG, S., ZHU, Y., CHEN, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. [2025]. Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. Journal of materials science and technology [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2025.01.082

Conventional manufacturing approaches, including casting, thermal deformation and annealing, have faced great challenges in achieving both exceptional strength and ductility for Mg alloys. Herein, we report an effective strategy for simultaneously en... Read More about Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys..

The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets. (2025)
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ACEVES-MARTINS, M., LÖFSTEDT, A., MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F., ZANDSTRA, E.H., WANDERS, A.J. and DE ROOS, B. 2025. The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets. Public health nutrition [online], Accepted manuscript. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980025000473

We determined whether Dietary Species Richness (DSR) i) can be robustly measured using four-day food intake data, ii) is dependent on sociodemographic characteristics, and iii) is associated with diet quality. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (... Read More about The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets..

Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta‐analysis (2025)
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ACEVES-MARTINS, M., GUTIERREZ-GÓMEZ, Y.Y. and MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F. 2025. Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews [online], Early View, article number e13926. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13926

Socioeconomic status (SES) has widely been studied as a potential risk factor for obesity among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, SES determinants are rarely contextualized within a country's situation. This work aimed to identify SES factors a... Read More about Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information. (2025)
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CARNEGIE, E., GRAY-BRUNTON, C., KENNEDY, C., POW, J., WILLIS, D. and WHITTAKER, A. [2025]. Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information. Human vaccines and immunotherapeutics [online], (accepted).

The success of vaccination programs relies on acceptance of recommended vaccines by communities and individuals. There is a paucity of evidence regarding how young men with intellectual disabilities actively produce or receive inclusive and accessibl... Read More about Young men with intellectual disabilities' perceptions of HPV and HPV vaccine: a qualitative study on how to communicate HPV vaccine information..

Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. (2025)
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PERETOMODE, E., FAISAL, N. and OLUYEMI, G. 2025. Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. Geomechanics and geoengineering [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2025.2484482

The potential impacts of oilfield chemical treatment on the petrophysical and geomechanical properties of reservoir rock are well known. In this paper, the effect of bio-competitive exclusion chemical (sodium nitrate) treatment on sandstone rock prop... Read More about Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation..

Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. (2025)
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ORISADARE, E.A., ACHUKWU, O.E., OGUNYEMI, A.A., ADEDEJI, D.O., DIYAOLU, I.J., UGWU, E.I., OLUWATOPE, A.O., BAKARE, K.O. and AWOYELU, I.O. [2025]. Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. Circular economy and sustainability [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-025-00555-x

The textile, apparel, and fashion (TAF) industries are vital to national economies, providing employment and fostering global economic development. On the other hand, TAF industries contribute to approximately 20% of global pollution. The rise of Ind... Read More about Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries..

Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. (2025)
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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], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020

The Silver Saplings Adventures Programme (SSAP), run by Wild Things! charity in Scotland, enhances older adults' wellbeing through nature-based activities, lifelong learning and social cohesion. This study evaluates SSAP's 2023 impact using remote in... Read More about Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland..

Unveiling the durability, friction, and wear behaviour of nanodiamond composite films deposited on biased cemented carbide with varying Al interlayer thickness. (2025)
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DIAB, M.R., MURASAWA, K., WANG, M., OHMAGARI, S., NARAGINO, H., YOSHITAKE, T. and EGIZA, M. 2025. Unveiling the durability, friction, and wear behaviour of nanodiamond composite films deposited on biased cemented carbide with varying Al interlayer thickness. Surfaces and interfaces [online], 63, article number 106367. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106367

Nanodiamond composite (NDC) films were deposited on biased cemented carbide (WC−6 wt. % Co) substrates using a coaxial arc plasma deposition technique, incorporating sputtered aluminium (Al) interlayers with varying thicknesses (0,50, 100, 300, and 5... Read More about Unveiling the durability, friction, and wear behaviour of nanodiamond composite films deposited on biased cemented carbide with varying Al interlayer thickness..

Development and pilot study of a university research culture questionnaire. (2025)
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ROBERTS, R., FLIN, R., LAMB, A.J., WILLIAMS, J. and FYFE, N. 2025. Development and pilot study of a university research culture questionnaire. Research evaluation [online], 34, article number rvaf011. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvaf011

A positive working environment and culture are essential for researchers as these enable them to conduct valuable, high-quality research. Yet, university staff frequently report their research culture as less than ideal. To understand researchers' ex... Read More about Development and pilot study of a university research culture questionnaire..

Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve. (2025)
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HERMANN, T., MOHAN, A.E., ENES, A., SAPUPPO, M., PIÑERO, A., ZAMANZADEH, A., ROBERTS, M., COLEMAN, M., KORAKAKIS, P.A., WOLF, M., REFALO, M., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. [2025]. Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve. Medicine and science in sports and exercise [online], (accepted).

This study compared the effects of single-set resistance training performed with maximal effort (failure) vs submaximal effort on muscular adaptations. Forty-two young, resistance-trained men and women were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 parallel groups... Read More about Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve..

Environmental disclosure and firm characteristics: evidence from Nigeria. (2025)
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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..

Online state of charge estimation for lithium-ion batteries using improved fuzzy C-means sparrow backpropagation algorithm. (2025)
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HAI, N., WANG, S., CAO, W., BLAABJERG, F. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2025. Online state of charge estimation for lithium-ion batteries using improved fuzzy C-means sparrow backpropagation algorithm. Journal of energy storage [online], 119, article 116351. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116351

With the rapid development of new energy vehicles (EVs), cloud-based management of the lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) state of charge (SOC) has become the technological mainstream under increasing intelligence. However, SOC is highly sensitive to the m... Read More about Online state of charge estimation for lithium-ion batteries using improved fuzzy C-means sparrow backpropagation algorithm..

Investigating intersectionality and its influence on information behaviours of women and immigrant digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria: overcoming social inequalities through information strategies. (2025)
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IBRAHIM, S., MARCELLA, R. and MACLENNAN, A. 2025. Investigating intersectionality and its influence on information behaviours of women and immigrant digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria: overcoming social inequalities through information strategies. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], OnlineFirst. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006251329031

This study investigates how intersecting social identities shape the information behaviours of women and immigrant digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria, addressing systemic inequalities through information practices. Using a qualitative approach, the res... Read More about Investigating intersectionality and its influence on information behaviours of women and immigrant digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria: overcoming social inequalities through information strategies..

Feasibility and acceptability of PDConnect, a multi-component intervention to support physical activity in people with Parkinson's disease: 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], OnlineFirst. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1877718X251324415

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 disease: a mixed methods study..