Research publications: Recent submissions
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‘Wolves in the Wolds: Late Capitalism, the English Eerie, and the Weird Case of ‘Old Stinker’ the Hull Werewolf’
(2019-05-01)British folklore reveals a history of werewolf sightings in places where there were once wolves. I draw on theories of the weird and the eerie and on the turbulence of England in the era of late capitalism in my analysis ... -
Contemporary Werewolves
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Investigation of the Free-Fall Dynamic Behavior of a Rectangular Wing with Variable Center of Mass Location and Variable Moment of Inertia
(2023-05-15)In recent years, the air-drop launch technology of near-space UAVs has attracted much attention. Between downfall from the carrier and the flight control system’s initiation, the UAV presents free-fall movement. This ... -
Exploring Bacillus thuringiensis as a model for endospore adhesion and its potential to investigate adhesins in Pasteuria penetrans
(2022-06-01)Aims: Phytonematodes are a constraint on crop production and have been controlled using nematicides; these are highly toxic and legislation in Europe and elsewhere is prohibiting their use and alternatives are being sought. ... -
Nutritional Intake after Liver Transplant: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2023-05-26)Cardiovascular disease and its concurrent risk factors are prevalent after liver transplant (LT). Most of these risk factors are modifiable by diet. We aimed to synthesise the literature reporting the nutritional intake ... -
Contactless Camera-Based Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate Monitoring Using AI on Hardware
(2023-05-07)Detecting vital signs by using a contactless camera-based approach can provide several advantages over traditional clinical methods, such as lower financial costs, reduced visit times, increased comfort, and enhanced safety ... -
Burden Reduction: An Evaluation of Statutory Instruments in the UK Government's Regulatory Off-setting and Business Impact Target Initiatives 2010-2019
(2023-10-01)This article analyses Statutory Instruments passed between 2010 and 2019 to evaluate the embeddedness of the UK Government’s regulatory off-setting and Business Impact Target initiatives. It begins by outlining the origins ... -
Hyperhidrosis quality of life index (HidroQoL): further validation by applying classical test theory and item response theory using data from a phase III clinical trial
(2023-06-06)Background: The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL ©) is a well-developed and validated patient-reported outcome measure assessing the quality-of-life impacts in hyperhidrosis with 18 items. Our aim was to extend ... -
Enhanced Power Quality in Single-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems: An Experimental Study
(2023-05-22)The main aim of the research work presented in this paper consists of proposing an effective control scheme for a grid-connected single-phase photovoltaic (PV) system to enhance not only the power quality at the point of ... -
Metal-based nanoparticles for combating antibiotic resistance
(2021-10-05)The resistance to antibiotics in combating bacteria is a serious worldwide problem. The search for new approaches to address antibacterial resistance is therefore of crucial importance and seeking alternatives for the ... -
Bring Back Haldane
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How music benefits children
(2017-02-17)This article considers the notion of cognitive, behavioural and socio-emotional transfer effects of musical learning. It recaps past findings and adds a short summary of my recent PhD thesis findings supporting a beneficial ... -
BAFTAs 2017 BBC Sweeps the Board as Netflix Challenge Fails to Materialise
(2017-05-12)Round up report of the BAFTAs 2017. Whilst Netflix was nominated across the board - they failed to win any. http://theconversation.com/baftas-2017-bbc-sweeps-the-board-as-netflix-challenge-fails-to-materialise-77643 -
Is the end of time in sight for Doctor Who?
(2016-12-22)In the universe of Doctor Who, silence rarely signifies a lack of activity. When the 2016 Christmas Special, ‘The Return of Doctor Mysterio’, airs among mince pies and mistletoe on 25th December, it will have been over a ... -
'Why a daily satire TV show is so difficult to get right' : A case study of ITV's The Nightly Show
(2017-03-14)ITV is braving a critical response from critics and viewers over its new entertainment program, The Nightly Show, which has moved the news bulletin to a 10.30pm slot. The aim was apparently for a British version of the ... -
Mortality related to new substances of abuse in the UK.
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Role of Trust in AI-Driven Healthcare Systems: Discussion from the Perspective of Patient Safety
(2022-10-06)In the field of healthcare, enhancing patient safety depends on several factors (e.g., regulation, technology, care quality, physical environment, human factors) that are interconnected. Artificial Intelligence (AI), along ...