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An integrated analysis of facies control on deformation bands in mixed aeolian-fluvial sandstone reservoirs (2021)
Thesis
Clark, K. An integrated analysis of facies control on deformation bands in mixed aeolian-fluvial sandstone reservoirs. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421742

Deformation bands are the primary structural element of fault damage zones within porous granular rocks. They are sub-seismic structures that act to modify the petrophysical properties of the host lithology, and as such are an area of focused researc... Read More about An integrated analysis of facies control on deformation bands in mixed aeolian-fluvial sandstone reservoirs.

Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report (2021)
Thesis
Porto Carreiro Neves, R. Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421741

Alongside the rise of positive psychology in late 20th century, happiness has become a topical and heavily debated part of public and academic discourse. Although the concept has been discussed in philosophical terms since antiquity, it is now linked... Read More about Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report.

The impact of principal party strategies on the radical right: In search of a silver bullet? (2021)
Thesis
Mitchell, G. The impact of principal party strategies on the radical right: In search of a silver bullet?. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421740

Since the 1980s, many Western European countries have witnessed the rise of the radical right. Much has been written on the ideology of these parties, the tactics they adopt, the sorts of people that vote for them, and the reasons behind their electo... Read More about The impact of principal party strategies on the radical right: In search of a silver bullet?.

Developing a 3D tissue-engineered model to study the biology and treatment of atherosclerosis (2021)
Thesis
Echrish, J. H. J. Developing a 3D tissue-engineered model to study the biology and treatment of atherosclerosis. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421737

Coronary heart disease is the primary global cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for about 33% of global deaths in 2013. Atherosclerosis is the principal cause of coronary heart disease and is caused by inflammation of the arterial wall. Thi... Read More about Developing a 3D tissue-engineered model to study the biology and treatment of atherosclerosis.

Investigating the characteristics and functions of extracellular vesicles from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (2021)
Thesis
Hyland, M. Investigating the characteristics and functions of extracellular vesicles from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421730

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease which is characterised by a loss of immune tolerance, and an infiltration of immune cells into joints causing inflammation. Current pharmaceutical treatments for RA have adverse side effects a... Read More about Investigating the characteristics and functions of extracellular vesicles from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells.

The structure and dynamics of the Vela OB2 association (2021)
Thesis
Armstrong, J. The structure and dynamics of the Vela OB2 association. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421301

This thesis presents studies of the structure and dynamics of the Vela OB2 association. OB associations are sparse, gravitationally unbound groups of young stars, vital for studying the formation and early evolution of stars and star-forming regions,... Read More about The structure and dynamics of the Vela OB2 association.

Aerobic exercise to improve cardiorespiratory function in Parkinson's (2021)
Thesis
Aburub, A. Aerobic exercise to improve cardiorespiratory function in Parkinson's. (Thesis). Keele University. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/421300

Introduction
Cardiopulmonary impairments are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in advanced stages of Parkinson’s. Although there is some evidence of pulmonary impairments in the earlier stages, symptoms remain asymptomatic until advanced... Read More about Aerobic exercise to improve cardiorespiratory function in Parkinson's.

Evidence of a putative glycosaminoglycan binding site on the glycosylated SARS-CoV-2 spike protein N-terminal domain. (2021)
Journal Article
Schuurs, Z. P., Hammond, E., Elli, S., Rudd, T. R., Mycroft-West, C. J., Lima, M. A., Skidmore, M. A., Karlsson, R., Chen, Y.-H., Bagdonaite, I., Yang, Z., Ahmed, Y. A., Richard, D. J., Turnbull, J., Ferro, V., Coombe, D. R., & Gandhi, N. S. (2021). Evidence of a putative glycosaminoglycan binding site on the glycosylated SARS-CoV-2 spike protein N-terminal domain. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 19, 2806 - 2818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2021.05.002

SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly spread throughout the world's population since its initial discovery in 2019. The virus infects cells via a glycosylated spike protein located on its surface. The protein primarily binds to the angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (... Read More about Evidence of a putative glycosaminoglycan binding site on the glycosylated SARS-CoV-2 spike protein N-terminal domain..

Intraregional migration in Latin America: Psychological perspectives on acculturation and intergroup relations. (2021)
Book
Smith-Castro, V., Sirlopú, D., Eller, A., & Çakal, H. (2021). V. Smith-Castro, D. Sirlopú, A. Eller, & H. Çakal (Eds.). Intraregional migration in Latin America: Psychological perspectives on acculturation and intergroup relations. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000234-000

This book addresses the psychosocial causes, consequences, and underpinnings of intraregional migration in Latin America.

War, political instability, and disparities in wealth and opportunity have long driven migration within Latin America, and th... Read More about Intraregional migration in Latin America: Psychological perspectives on acculturation and intergroup relations..

Implementation of a novel stratified PAthway of CarE for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care: protocol for a multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the PACE MSK trial) (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Implementation of a novel stratified PAthway of CarE for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care: protocol for a multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the PACE MSK trial). BMJ Open, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057705

Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions constitute the highest burden of disease globally, with healthcare services often utilised inappropriately and overburdened. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel clinical PAth... Read More about Implementation of a novel stratified PAthway of CarE for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care: protocol for a multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the PACE MSK trial).

Students’ Experiences of Peer Observed Teaching: A Qualitative Interview Study (2021)
Journal Article
Rees. (2021). Students’ Experiences of Peer Observed Teaching: A Qualitative Interview Study. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2021.2006665

Purpose: To summarise and appraise evidence on the prognosis and long-term clinical and socio-economic outcomes following wrist fracture among adults aged 50 years and over.

Methods: Five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL-P and PsycINFO) we... Read More about Students’ Experiences of Peer Observed Teaching: A Qualitative Interview Study.

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology Advisory Committee in Radiation Oncology Practice consensus recommendations on patient selection and dose and fractionation for external beam radiotherapy in early breast cancer. (2021)
Journal Article
Meattini, I., Becherini, C., Boersma, L., Kaidar-Person, O., Nader Marta, G., Montero, A., Vrou Offersen, B., Aznar, M. C., Belka, C., Brunt, A. M., Dicuonzo, S., Franco, P., Krause, M., MacKenzie, M., Marinko, T., Marrazzo, L., Ratosa, I., Scholten, A., Senkus, E., Stobart, H., …Coles, C. E. (2022). European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology Advisory Committee in Radiation Oncology Practice consensus recommendations on patient selection and dose and fractionation for external beam radiotherapy in early breast cancer. Lancet Oncology, 23(1), e21 - e31. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045%2821%2900539-8

High-quality randomised clinical trials testing moderately fractionated breast radiotherapy have clearly shown that local control and survival is at least as effective as with 2 Gy daily fractions with similar or reduced normal tissue toxicity. Fewer... Read More about European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology Advisory Committee in Radiation Oncology Practice consensus recommendations on patient selection and dose and fractionation for external beam radiotherapy in early breast cancer..

How does dataveillance drive consumer online payment resistance? (2021)
Journal Article
Shankar, A., Yadav, R., Behl, A., & Gupta, M. (2023). How does dataveillance drive consumer online payment resistance?. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 40(2), 224-234. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCM-03-2021-4555

Purpose
This study aims to examine the effect of dataveillance on resistance towards online payment. Using a moderated-mediation framework, the study also investigates the mediating effects of perceived privacy and security concerns and how these me... Read More about How does dataveillance drive consumer online payment resistance?.

Patient Perceptions of Physical Activity After a Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis: Analysis of Multinational Qualitative Data (2021)
Journal Article
Austin, K., Dures, E., Almeida, C., Cramp, F., Guly, C. M., Hill, C. L., Hoon, E. A., Mackie, S., O'Brien, A. V., Watts, R. A., & Robson, J. C. (2022). Patient Perceptions of Physical Activity After a Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis: Analysis of Multinational Qualitative Data. Arthritis Care & Research, 74(1), 99-106. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24800

Objective
To explore patient perceptions of physical activity in giant cell arteritis (GCA).

Methods
This was a multinational qualitative study, analyzing interview data collected from participants from the UK (n = 25) and Australia (n = 11) wit... Read More about Patient Perceptions of Physical Activity After a Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis: Analysis of Multinational Qualitative Data.

Shared Flashbulb Memories Lead to Identity Fusion: Recalling the Defeat in the Brexit Referendum Produces Strong Psychological Bonds Among Remain Supporters (2021)
Journal Article
Kapitany, R. (2021). Shared Flashbulb Memories Lead to Identity Fusion: Recalling the Defeat in the Brexit Referendum Produces Strong Psychological Bonds Among Remain Supporters. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmac.2021.10.005

Identity fusion—a visceral feeling of oneness with a group—is thought to result from the sharing of emotional, often dysphoric, experiences. In this pre-registered longitudinal study, we address the impact of flashbulb memories of learning about the... Read More about Shared Flashbulb Memories Lead to Identity Fusion: Recalling the Defeat in the Brexit Referendum Produces Strong Psychological Bonds Among Remain Supporters.

The impact of COVID-19 on primary care: insights from the National Health Service (NHS) and future recommendations (2021)
Journal Article
Mallen, C., Khunti, K., & Mughal, F. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on primary care: insights from the National Health Service (NHS) and future recommendations. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 4345-4349. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_756_21

COVID-19 has changed health systems and services. In this commentary, we outline the impact COVID-19 has had on the delivery of primary health care, and on primary care teams, and describe the NHS response. We highlight the challenges of managing lon... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on primary care: insights from the National Health Service (NHS) and future recommendations.

Modelling the quantile cross-coherence between exchange rates: Does the COVID-19 pandemic change the interlinkage structure? (2021)
Journal Article
Ur Rehman, M., Al Rababa'a, A. R., El-Nader, G., Alkhataybeh, A., & Vo, X. V. (2022). Modelling the quantile cross-coherence between exchange rates: Does the COVID-19 pandemic change the interlinkage structure?. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 76, Article 101495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intfin.2021.101495

This paper examined the presence of daily returns coherence and spillover between 30 forex markets over the complete sample and crisis sub-periods. We mainly employed the quantile cross-spectral approach of Barunik and Kley (2019) to measure returns... Read More about Modelling the quantile cross-coherence between exchange rates: Does the COVID-19 pandemic change the interlinkage structure?.