University of Hertfordshire: Recent submissions
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The Legacy of John Polidori: The Romantic vampire and its progeny
(Manchester University Press, 2024-10-01)John Polidori's novella The Vampyre (1819) is perhaps 'the most influential horror story of all time' (Frayling). Polidori's story transformed the shambling, mindless monster of folklore into a sophisticated, seductive ... -
Business Leaders' mindset and the Firms' capabilities change towards the adoption of technology and innovation through government sponsored entrepreneurial training programs: the case of Hertfordshire, UK
(2022-11-04)Research purpose: The paper aims to: (1) Understand SMEs’ current mindset and capabilities, and their future expectations towards the adoption of technology and innovation and; (2) Explore the relative influence and impact ... -
Influence of alkaline earth metal CaCl2 on early-stage corrosion behavior of 316 stainless steel in high-temperature molten salt
(2024-09-30)Ternary chloride salts containing alkaline earth metal salts are potential hightemperature thermal energy storage (TES) media for future applications. However, the effect of alkaline earth metal salts on the corrosion of ... -
Superhero Scientists: challenging stereotypes in science
(2022-09-30)Our book Superhero Scientists is a non-fiction text for children to read about people involved in the fascinating world of science. The 21 chapters are full of facts, life stories and scientific discoveries. From astrophysicists ... -
A Pilot Study: Interrupted Time-Series Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Secondary Care Setting in the United Kingdom
(Research Square Preprints, 2024-08-27)This pilot study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices in a UK secondary care setting. An interrupted time-series analysis compared antibiotic prescribing patterns for ... -
The Inflexible Mind: A Critical Factor in Understanding and Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
(2024-11-30)Background Vaccine hesitancy has gained heightened relevance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the urgency of understanding its determinants. This study explores the association between Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, ... -
When the Robotic Maths Tutor is Wrong - Can Children Identify Mistakes Generated by ChatGPT?
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2024-09-17)This study delves into integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly ChatGPT-powered robots, as educational tools in primary school mathematics. Against the backdrop of Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly ... -
Ultra-low frequency LOFAR spectral indices of cluster radio halos
(2024-09-13)Context. A fraction of galaxy clusters harbor diffuse radio sources known as radio halos. The prevailing theory regarding their formation is based on second-order Fermi reacceleration of seed electrons caused by merger-driven ... -
MicroRNA:Siglec crosstalk in cancer progression
(2024-08-30)Aberrant Siglec expression in the tumour microenvironment has been implicated in tumour malignancies and can impact tumour behaviour and patient survival. Further to this, engagement with sialoglycans induces masked antigen ... -
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Beams with Lattice Structures
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024-08-28)The use of lattice structurses is becoming more common day by day. Limitations such as being expensive and time-consuming have led to a search for new solutions in the industry. In light of these limitations, the widespread ... -
Decolonizing the History of Coffee
(Standart, 2022-07-01)Coffee’s history provides a pathway into understanding the discussions about ‘decolonisation’ that have achieved such prominence in the media over the last few years. That was why Jonathan Morris, author of Coffee: A Global ... -
ASSIST Trauma Care: Guiding Young Minds : Feasibility and pilot study report
(Youth Endowment Fund, 2023-07-28)Executive summary The project The Guiding Young Minds (GYM) programme aims to support young people with experience of trauma to improve potentially challenging behaviour, establish a vision of a positive future, and set ... -
The Large Interferometer For Exoplanets (LIFE): a space mission for mid-infrared nulling interferometry
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A Reasoned-Action Framework For Marketing Electric Cars in Malaysia: A QualitativeQuantitative Mixed Methods Investigation
(Academy of Marketing, 2024-07-04)The automotive industry in Malaysia and the Malaysian government are encouraging electric car consumption as a sustainable initiative to reduce environmental problems by relying on electric power and contribute zero ... -
State of Social Marketing in Malaysia: Challenges and Reflections of a Multinethnic, Multiligual and Multiultural Nation.
(Academy of Marketing, 2024-07-04)Malaysia, a nation that celebrates the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and diverse people, has been on a progressive journey toward development since gaining independence from British rule in 1957. However, despite strides ... -
Legal Consequences of Economic and Financial Damage Caused to Cultural Heritage: The Case of Armed Aggression against Ukraine
(2024-06-30)The article attempts complex comprehension of the acute issue concerning reimbursement of economic and financial damage caused by the full-scale armed aggression of Russian Federation against Ukraine. Based on historical ... -
MHONGOOSE -- A MeerKAT Nearby Galaxy HI Survey
(2024-08-21)The MHONGOOSE (MeerKAT HI Observations of Nearby Galactic Objects: Observing Southern Emitters) survey maps the distribution and kinematics of the neutral atomic hydrogen (HI) gas in and around 30 nearby star-forming spiral ... -
Ward-based Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT) in Acute Pancreatitis (GAP) trial : Study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial
(2019-10-01)Introduction Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas with high risk of developing multiorgan failure and death. There are no effective pharmacological interventions used in current clinical practice. ... -
Ventral body wall closure: Mechanistic insights from mouse models and translation to human pathology
(2024-09-25)The ventral body wall (VBW) that encloses the thoracic and abdominal cavities arises by extensive cell movements and morphogenetic changes during embryonic development. These morphogenetic processes include embryonic folding ...