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Is Libertarian Free Will an Inescapably Incoherent Concept?
(2024-05-28)In this thesis I examine whether libertarian theories of freedom and responsibility should be considered to be inescapably incoherent. Despite arguably having an intuitive appeal, the libertarian approach – with its ... -
The mRNA content of plasma extracellular vesicles provides a window into molecular processes in the brain during cerebral malaria
(2024-08-16)The impact of cerebral malaria on the transcriptional profiles of cerebral tissues is difficult to study using noninvasive approaches. We isolated plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) from patients with cerebral malaria and ... -
The future of pensions
(2024-09-13)Labour have promised a review into our pension system and unlock pension capital for “productive” investment. There is no mystery regarding how to make pensions fairer and more stable; what is needed are resources and ... -
Investigating the Role of Bromodomain and Extraterminal (BET) Family Proteins in Human T Cell Function
(2024-01-10)The human immune system consists of a myriad cells of both innate and adaptive origin that work in exquisite balance to initiate, propagate and resolve inflammatory responses to both internal and external stimuli. The ... -
Spectroscopic confirmation of two luminous galaxies at a redshift of 14
(2024-09-12)The first observations of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revolutionized our understanding of the Universe by identifying galaxies at redshift z ≈ 13 (refs. 1–3). In addition, the discovery of many luminous ... -
Intelligent Energy Management across Smart Grids Deploying 6G IoT, AI, and Blockchain in Sustainable Smart Cities
(2024-08-31)In response to the growing need for enhanced energy management in smart grids in sustainable smart cities, this study addresses the critical need for grid stability and efficient integration of renewable energy sources, ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Project Performance: A Case Study in Pakistan
(2024-08-16)COVID-19 has had unprecedented effects on construction markets globally due to supply chain disruptions and workforce restrictions, etc. However, construction industries in developing countries are more vulnerable to the ... -
Preliminary Numerical Modelling of a Dynamic Spring-Mounted Wing System to Reduce the Drag of Vehicles at Higher Speeds
(2024-08-01)The dynamic behaviour of a spring-mounted symmetrical NACA0012 wing in a freestream flow of air is studied in the pre-stall region, over 0° to 12° angles of incidence. The primary aim of this work is for use within the ... -
The Global Prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Impairment Among Industrial Workers : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2024-09-09)Noise is one of the harmful health factors in industrial sites. Hearing impairments are one of the most common occupational diseases in a wide range of industries. The aim of this study is to determine the general prevalence ... -
Point-of-care tests of platelet reactivity and clot strength in risk assessment post-PCI: more insight into what really matters
(2024-07-01)This editorial refers to ‘Platelet-fibrin clot strength and platelet reactivity predicting cardiovascular events after percutaneous coronary interventions’, by O. Kwon et al., https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae296.In ... -
P11 Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards antimicrobial stewardship and resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic at secondary care settings in the UK
(2024-08-23)Addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) became critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, as inappropriate antibiotic prescribing worsened AMR. The WHO emphasized the need for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), and the Royal ... -
Patient-Reported Experience Measures to Evaluate and Improve the Quality of Care in Nephrology
(2024-09-05)Patient experience is considered a pillar of high-quality care, integral to patient-centered care, but despite significant policy focus on patient-reported experience measures (PREMs), little is published regarding their ... -
Why premium in freemium: a hedonic shopping motivation model in virtual game retailing
(2024-09-06)Purpose Hedonic shopping is a growing phenomenon designed to enhance gamers’ virtual content shopping experience with increasing economic significance, yet limited attention has been dedicated to this area. Our study ... -
Constraining the Number Density of the Accretion Disk Wind in Hercules X-1 Using its Ionization Response to X-ray Pulsations
(2024-08-22)X-ray binaries are known to launch powerful accretion disk winds that can have significant impact on the binary systems and their surroundings. To quantify the impact and determine the launching mechanisms of these outflows, ... -
Moving an exercise referral scheme to remote delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic: an observational study examining the impact on uptake, adherence, and costs
(2024-08-27)Background Exercise Referral Schemes (ERSs) have been implemented across Western nations to stimulate an increase in adult physical activity but evidence of their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is equivocal. Poor ERS ... -
Personality, property and other provocations : Exploring the conceptual muddle of data protection rights under EU law
(2018-06-17)This article considers the right to data protection under EU law and examines a range conceptual and practical difficulties with which it is besieged. Particularly, the article engages with questions regarding whether the ... -
What is local government financialisation? Four empirical channels to clarify the roles of local government
(2024-08-01)Recent literature at the nexus of geography and political economy notes that local governments are becoming financialised. But it is not always clear what this means. Specifically, what is being financialised? And what is ... -
Staff Confidence in Supporting Student Mental Health: Outcomes from a Survey
(2024-08-09)(1) Background: The number of university students experiencing mental health problems has been a growing concern over recent decades, and support for them is now considered an inevitable part of the role of an academic. ... -
A Systematic Review of Blockchain for Energy Applications
(2024-08-29)The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources and the growing electrification of end-use consumption complicate energy management. Current strategies, which rely on centralized systems for peer-to-peer ... -
The Expanding Mycovirome of Aspergilli
(2024-08-17)Mycoviruses are viruses that infect fungi and are widespread across all major fungal taxa, exhibiting great biological diversity. Since their discovery in the 1960s, researchers have observed a myriad of fungal phenotypes ...