UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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The nature of compact radio-loud AGN: a systematic look at the LOFAR AGN population
(2024-03-05)We investigate the nature of low-luminosity radio-loud active galactic nuclei (RLAGN) selected from the LOFAR Two-metre Sky Survey (LoTSS) first data release (DR1). Using optical, mid-infrared, and radio data, we have ... -
The high energy X-ray probe (HEX-P): constraining supermassive black hole growth with population spin measurements
(2024-03-28)Constraining the primary growth channel of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) remains one the most actively debated questions in the context of cosmological structure formation. Owing to the expected connection between SMBH ... -
The International Working Group on Women and Sport 1994-2024 : The Challenge of Change
(Routledge, 2024-04-09)This book comprehensively evaluates the role of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) – the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport, physical education, and ... -
A Philosopher's Perspective on the UK’s Higher Education: Teaching in the Iron Cage
(Cambridge Scholars Publishing (CSP), 2024-02-15)In this collection of research articles and reflective essays, Brendan Larvor argues that the principal task of teachers in higher education is to find ways to pursue the creative, romantic and liberal goals of the ideal ... -
Integrative analysis of transcriptomic and epigenomic data reveals distinct patterns for developmental and housekeeping gene regulation
(2024-04-10)Background: Regulation of transcription is central to the emergence of new cell types during development, and it often involves activation of genes via proximal and distal regulatory regions. The activity of regulatory ... -
The rise of solo dining: prediction and consumer profiling
(2024-01-21)The aim of this study is twofold: first, to investigate the factors that affect consumers’ intentions to dine alone, drawing on the theory of planned behavior (TPB); and second, to segment consumers based on their motives ... -
The Orbit of NGC 5907 ULX-1
(2024-04-09)Wereport on the orbit of the binary system powering the most extreme ultraluminous X-ray pulsar known to date: NGC5907ULX-1(hereafter ULX1). ULX1 has been the target of a substantial multi-instrument campaign, mainly in ... -
The evolution of ventral intermediate nucleus targeting in MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor: an international multi-center evaluation
(2024-03-26)BACKGROUND: The ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) is the premiere target in magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy for tremor; however, there is no consensus on the optimal coordinates for ... -
Specific factors influencing patient satisfaction in Swiss ophthalmology private practice
(Springer Nature, 2021-10-13)Over the last decades, robust evidence linking patient satisfaction to hospital reputation and profitability has accrued, and patient satisfaction has now become a key focus in the healthcare industry. A review of the ... -
The Oncological and Functional Prognostic Value of Unconventional Histology of Prostate Cancer in Localized Disease Treated with Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: An International Multicenter 5-Year Cohort Study
(2024-01-06)Background and objective The impact of prostate cancer of unconventional histology (UH) on oncological and functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and adjuvant radiotherapy (aRT) receipt is ... -
Assessing the Pharmacological Properties of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Identified Online: In Silico Studies on Designer Benzodiazepines and Novel Synthetic Opioids
(2022-12-09)Background By 2022, a total of 1,127 of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) have been identified worldwide and officially reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Monitoring Centre ... -
Editorial: Exploring neuroinflammatory pathways that contribute to chronic pain
(2022-09-15)Chronic pain leading to a reduced quality of life is one of the most important health problems worldwide. It has been estimated that 10% of adults are diagnosed with chronic pain each year. However, despite the high ... -
Ideology, Statecraft and the ‘Double Shuffle’ of Conservative Planning Reform in England
(2024-03-01)This article explores the political implications of conflicts over new housebuilding for Conservative-led governments in England since 2010. Revisiting debates about the tensions between neoliberal and more collectivist ... -
Revised Architecture and Two New Super-Earths in the HD 134606 Planetary System
(2024-04-01)Multiplanet systems exhibit a diversity of architectures that diverge from the solar system and contribute to the topic of exoplanet demographics. Radial velocity (RV) surveys form a crucial component of exoplanet surveys, ... -
Development of Cognitive Skills of Compassionate Communication for Higher Education's Online Group Work Management
(2023-12-01)This study explored the development of the cognitive skills of compassionate communications (CSCC) among ethnically diverse Sri Lankan HE STEM students in the UK and Sri Lanka during online, task-focused discussion meetings. ... -
Differential effects of sertraline and cognitive behavioural therapy on behavioural inhibition in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder
(2024-04-02)Patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) randomised to sertraline, manualised cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), or combination (sertraline + CBT), underwent cognitive assessment. Cognitive testing was conducted ... -
Experience of Wellbeing and Spirituality in Ayahuasca Use
(2024-01-23)Background: Spirituality is an important area of investigation in relation to health, the study of which is being requested by clients accessing services as well as large healthcare organisational bodies such as the NHS ... -
Exploring Teacher-Student Communication in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Classes in a Private University in China
(2024-01-19)This thesis explores the importance of teacher-student communication in English as a foreign language classes in a private university in China. It outlines the positive impacts of effective teacher-student communication ... -
An evaluation of safeguarding training across Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS: The SafeTE study : An evaluation study commissioned by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adult Board and Safeguarding Children Partnership, Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System [ICS]
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Sibling stories of parental mental distress
(2024-04-07)This paper reports on the results of a study exploring sibling stories of parental mental distress and the societal discourses that may have contributed to the adult siblings' sense‐making. Four sibling pairs were purposively ...