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Absence of Staphylococcus aureus in wild populations of fish supports a spillover hypothesis
Matuszewska, M., Dabrowska, A., Murray, G., Kett, S., Vick, A., Banister, S., Pantoja Munoz, L., Cunningham, P., Welch, J., Holmes, M. and Weinert, L. 2023. Absence of Staphylococcus aureus in wild populations of fish supports a spillover hypothesis. Microbiology Spectrum. 11 (4). https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.04858-22

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Menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalances and obesity in teenage and adolescent girls in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Khaskheli, M., Durrani, R., Baloch, S., Baloch, A. and Shah, S. 2023. Menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalances and obesity in teenage and adolescent girls in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. Journal of Health Research. 37 (1), pp. 26-32.. https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940X.1013

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When partitioning is not an option: Resource availability predicts intraguild interactions in two isolated Amazonian primate assemblages
Cavalcante, T., Mourthé, Í., Barnett, A. and Bicca-Marques, J. 2023. When partitioning is not an option: Resource availability predicts intraguild interactions in two isolated Amazonian primate assemblages. Biotropica. 55 (4), pp. 839-848. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.13233

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When food fights back: Cebid primate strategies of larval paper wasp predation and the high‐energy yield of high‐risk foraging.
Barnett, A., Stone, A., Shaw, P., Ronchi-Teles, B., dos Santos-Barnett, T., Pimenta, N., Kinap, N., Spironello, W., Bitencourt, A., Penhorwood, G., Umeed, R., de Oliveira, T., Bezerra, B., Boyle, S., Ross, C. and Wenzel, J. 2023. When food fights back: Cebid primate strategies of larval paper wasp predation and the high‐energy yield of high‐risk foraging. Austral Ecology: A Journal of Ecology in the Southern Hemisphere. 48 (4), pp. 719-742. https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.13287

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A life in fragments: the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the recently described Parecis Plateau titi monkey (Plecturocebus parecis)
Mattos, F., de Alencar, T., Boyle, S., Fleck, G., Koolen, H., Pohlit, A., Silva-Diogo, O., Gusmão, A. and Barnett, A. 2023. A life in fragments: the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the recently described Parecis Plateau titi monkey (Plecturocebus parecis). International Journal of Primatology. 45, pp. 176-202. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-023-00370-x

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Beans with bugs: Covert carnivory and infested seed selection by the red-nosed cuxiú monkey
Barnett, A., dos Santos-Barnett, T., Muir, J., Tománek, P., Gregory, T., Matte, A., Bezerra, B., de Oliveira, T., Norconk, M. and Boyle, S. 2023. Beans with bugs: Covert carnivory and infested seed selection by the red-nosed cuxiú monkey. Biotropica. 55 (3), pp. 579-593. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.13207

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Knowledge shortfalls for titi monkey: A poorly known clade of small-bodied South American primates
Souza-Alves, J., Boyle, S. and Barnett, A. 2023. Knowledge shortfalls for titi monkey: A poorly known clade of small-bodied South American primates. Biological Conservation. 286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110256

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Records of Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766, Carnivora, Canidae) in Rondônia, Brazil: range extension, threats and conservation
Ferreira, D., Oliveira, M., Goebel, L., Andriolo, A., Pommer-Barbosa, R., Mattos, F. and Barnett, A. 2023. Records of Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766, Carnivora, Canidae) in Rondônia, Brazil: range extension, threats and conservation. Mammalia. 87 (6), pp. 577-582. https://doi.org/10.1515/mammalia-2023-0011

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Searching for food in a concrete jungle: feeding ecology of a Psittacine assemblage (Aves, Psittacidae) in a major Amazonian city
Soares, C., Barnett, A., Scudeller, V. and Borges, S. 2023. Searching for food in a concrete jungle: feeding ecology of a Psittacine assemblage (Aves, Psittacidae) in a major Amazonian city. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências. 95 (3). https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202320220606

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A critical review of the quantification, analysis and detection of radionuclides in the environment using diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT): advances and perspectives
Pantoja Munoz, L. and Garelick, H. 2023. A critical review of the quantification, analysis and detection of radionuclides in the environment using diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT): advances and perspectives. Pure and Applied Chemistry. 96 (7), pp. 923-937. https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2023-0809

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Effect of routine suction on lung aeration in critically ill neonates and young infants measured with electrical impedance tomography
Händel, C., Becher, T., Miedema, M., Kallio, M., Papadouri, T., Waldmann, A.D., Sophocleous, L., Yerworth, R., Bayford, R., Rimensberger, P.C., van Kaam, A.H. and Frerichs, I. 2023. Effect of routine suction on lung aeration in critically ill neonates and young infants measured with electrical impedance tomography. Scientific Reports. 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42965-7

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An 89.3% current efficiency, sub 0.1% THD current driver for electrical impedance tomography
Li, J., Jiang, D., Wu, Y, Neshatvar, N., Bayford, R. and Demosthenous, A. 2023. An 89.3% current efficiency, sub 0.1% THD current driver for electrical impedance tomography. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs. 70 (10), pp. 3742-3746. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSII.2023.3294753

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Adopting a citizen science approach in translational experimental medicine research in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a study protocol
Shah, S., Barrado-Martín, Y., Marjot, T., Tomlinson, J. and Kiparoglou, V. 2023. Adopting a citizen science approach in translational experimental medicine research in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a study protocol. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice. 8 (1). https://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.555

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Stages of gynaecological cancers at the time of first presentation at a large cancer hospital in Pakistan: An observational study
Khaskheli, M., Baloch, S., Khaskheli, S., Durrani, R., Jhatial, N. and Shah, S. 2023. Stages of gynaecological cancers at the time of first presentation at a large cancer hospital in Pakistan: An observational study. Dubai Medical Journal. 6 (4), pp. 274-279. https://doi.org/10.1159/000534211

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What incentives encourage local communities to collect and upload mosquito sound data by using smartphones? A mixed methods study in Tanzania
Dam, R., Mponzi, W., Msaky, D., Mwandyala, T., Kaindoa, E., Sinka, M., Kiskin, I., Herreros-Moya, E., Messina, J., Shah, S., Roberts, S. and Willis, K. 2023. What incentives encourage local communities to collect and upload mosquito sound data by using smartphones? A mixed methods study in Tanzania. Global Health Research and Policy. 8 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-023-00298-y

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Identifying fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 as a mediator of periosteal osteochondral differentiation through the construction of microRNA-based interaction networks
Wells, L., Roberts, H., Luyten, F. and Roberts, S. 2023. Identifying fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 as a mediator of periosteal osteochondral differentiation through the construction of microRNA-based interaction networks. Biology. 12 (11). https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12111381

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Concurrent Carbon Capture and Biocementation through the Carbonic Anhydrase (CA) activity of microorganisms ‑ a review and outlook
Mwandira, W, Mavroulidou, M, Gunn M.J., Purchase, D., Garelick, H. and Garelick, J 2023. Concurrent Carbon Capture and Biocementation through the Carbonic Anhydrase (CA) activity of microorganisms ‑ a review and outlook. Environmental Processes. 10 (4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-023-00667-2

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Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise
Jackman, J., Bell, P., Van Someren, K., Gondek, M., Hills, F., Wilson, L. and Cockburn, E. 2023. Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise. Frontiers in Physiology. 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1213733

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An electrokinetic‑biocementation study for clay stabilisation using carbonic anhydrase‑producing bacteria
Mwandira, W., Mavroulidou, M., Satheesh, A., Gunn, M.J., Gray, C., Purchase, D. and Garelick, J. 2023. An electrokinetic‑biocementation study for clay stabilisation using carbonic anhydrase‑producing bacteria. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30 (47), pp. 104916-104931. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29817-7

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Thermodynamics of mechanopeptide sidechains
Haque, M., Kadir, M. and Bayford, R. 2023. Thermodynamics of mechanopeptide sidechains. AIP Advances. 13 (8). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0154129

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Synthesis and utilisation of hybrid metal-carbonic anhydrase enzyme carrier system for soil biocementation
Mwandira, W., Purchase, D., Mavroulidou, M. and Gunn, M.J. 2023. Synthesis and utilisation of hybrid metal-carbonic anhydrase enzyme carrier system for soil biocementation. Applied Sciences. 13 (17). https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179494

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A machine learning‑based image segmentation method to quantify in vitro osteoclast culture endpoints
Davies, B.K., Hibbert, A.P., Roberts, S.J., Roberts, H., Tickner, J.C., Holdsworth, G., Arnett, T.R. and Orriss, I.R. 2023. A machine learning‑based image segmentation method to quantify in vitro osteoclast culture endpoints. Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research. 113 (4), p. 437–448.

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Effects of patient recumbency position on neonatal chest EIT
Seifnaraghi, N., De Gelidi, S., Frerichs, I., Kallio, M., Sorantin, M., Demosthenous, A. and Bayford, R. 2023. Effects of patient recumbency position on neonatal chest EIT. IEEE Access. 11, pp. 68257 - 68268. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3290904

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Application of MALDI-TOF MS in bioremediation and environmental research
Russo, C. and Purchase, D. 2023. Application of MALDI-TOF MS in bioremediation and environmental research. in: Shah, H.N., Gharbia, S.E., Shah, A., Tranfield, E.Y. and Thompson, K.C. (ed.) Microbiological Identification using MALDI-TOF and Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Industrial and Environmental Applications Wiley. pp. 255-282

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Wastewater monitoring for detection of public health markers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Near-source monitoring of schools in England over an academic year
Hassard, F., Vu, M., Rahimzadeh, S., Castro-Gutierrez, V., Stanton, I., Burczynska, B., Wildeboer, D., Baio, G., Brown, M., Garelick, H., Hofman, J., Kasprzyk-Hordern, B., Majeed, A., Priest, S., Denise, H., Khalifa, M., Bassano, I., Wade, M., Grimsley, J., Lundy, L., Singer, A. and Di Cesare, M. 2023. Wastewater monitoring for detection of public health markers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Near-source monitoring of schools in England over an academic year. PLoS ONE. 18 (5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286259

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Positive correlational shift between crevicular antimicrobial peptide LL-37, pain and periodontal status following non-surgical periodontal therapy. A pilot study
Madruga, D., Garcia, M., Martino, L., Hassan, H., Elayat, G., Ghali, L. and Ceballos, L. 2023. Positive correlational shift between crevicular antimicrobial peptide LL-37, pain and periodontal status following non-surgical periodontal therapy. A pilot study. BMC Oral Health. 23 (1), p. 335. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03023-w

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E-waste and metal contamination in the environment: health effects
Dockrell, M.E.C., Purchase, D. and Price, R.G. 2023. E-waste and metal contamination in the environment: health effects. in: Joseph, D. (ed.) Trace Metals in the Environment IntechOpen.

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Increasing the agricultural sustainability of closed agrivoltaic systems with the integration of vertical farming: A case study on baby-leaf lettuce
Cossu, M., Tiloca, M., Cossu, A., Deligios, P., Pala, T. and Ledda, L. 2023. Increasing the agricultural sustainability of closed agrivoltaic systems with the integration of vertical farming: A case study on baby-leaf lettuce. Applied Energy. 344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121278

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The association of food ingredients in breakfast cereal products and fumonisins production: risks identification and predictions
Purchase, J., Donato, R., Sacco, C., Pettini, L., Rookmin, A., Melani, S., Artese, A., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2023. The association of food ingredients in breakfast cereal products and fumonisins production: risks identification and predictions. Mycotoxin Research. 39 (3), pp. 165-175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-023-00483-5

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Complacency in fire evacuation from buildings: A technical research report into evacuee complacency, an overlooked component of fire safety management, from the IOSH Fire Risk Management Group
Gold, D., Thomas, D., Vincer, N. and Pitkin, M. 2023. Complacency in fire evacuation from buildings: A technical research report into evacuee complacency, an overlooked component of fire safety management, from the IOSH Fire Risk Management Group. LinkedIn.

Technical report

An overview of angiogenesis in bladder cancer
Elayat, G., Punev, I. and Selim, A. 2023. An overview of angiogenesis in bladder cancer. Current Oncology Reports. 25 (7), pp. 709-728. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-023-01421-5

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Development of a biofilm-forming bacterial consortium and quorum sensing molecules for the degradation of lignin-containing organic pollutants
Yadav, S., Tripathi, S., Purchase, D. and Chandra, R. 2023. Development of a biofilm-forming bacterial consortium and quorum sensing molecules for the degradation of lignin-containing organic pollutants. Environmental Research. 226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.115618

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Microbiological identification using MALDI-TOF and tandem mass spectrometry: industrial and environmental applications
Shah, H.N., Gharbia, S.E., Shah, A., Tranfield, E.Y. and Thompson, K.C. (ed.) 2023. Microbiological identification using MALDI-TOF and tandem mass spectrometry: industrial and environmental applications. Wiley.

Edited Book

Progress in the microbiological applications of mass spectrometry: From electron impact to soft ionization techniques, MALDI-TOF MS and beyond
Raptakis, E, Shah, A., Gharbia, S.E., Shah, L.M.N, Francese, S., Tranfield, E.Y., Duncan, L. and Shah, H.N. 2023. Progress in the microbiological applications of mass spectrometry: From electron impact to soft ionization techniques, MALDI-TOF MS and beyond. in: Shah, H.N., Gharbia, S.E., Shah, A., Tranfield, E.Y. and Thompson, K.C. (ed.) Microbiological Identification using MALDI-TOF and Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Industrial and Environmental Applications Wiley. pp. 1-44

Book chapter

Awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors in a young ethnically diverse British population
Radu, C., Matos de Melo Fernandes, N., Khalfe, S. and Stordal, B. 2023. Awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors in a young ethnically diverse British population. Cancer Medicine. 12 (8), pp. 9879-9892. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.5670

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Identification of a new class of proteasome inhibitors based on a naphthyl-azotricyclic-urea-phenyl scaffold
Allardyce, D., Adu Mantey, P., Szalecka, M., Nkwo, R. and Loizidou, E. 2023. Identification of a new class of proteasome inhibitors based on a naphthyl-azotricyclic-urea-phenyl scaffold. RSC Medicinal Chemistry. 14 (3), pp. 573-582. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MD00404F

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Emerging pollutants characterization, mitigation and toxicity assessment of sewage wastewater treatment plant- India: A case study
Tripathi, S., Purchase, D., Chandra, R., Nadda, A. and Chaturvedi, P. 2023. Emerging pollutants characterization, mitigation and toxicity assessment of sewage wastewater treatment plant- India: A case study. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. 254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104139

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Combining phytoremediation with bioenergy production: developing a multi‑criteria decision matrix for plant species selection
Amabogha, O., Garelick, H., Jones, H. and Purchase, D. 2023. Combining phytoremediation with bioenergy production: developing a multi‑criteria decision matrix for plant species selection. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30 (14), pp. 40698-40711. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-24944-z

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A novel technology of solarization and phytoremediation enhanced with biosurfactant for the sustainable treatment of PAH‑contaminated soil
Futughe, A.E., Jones, H. and Purchase, D. 2023. A novel technology of solarization and phytoremediation enhanced with biosurfactant for the sustainable treatment of PAH‑contaminated soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 45 (6), pp. 3847-3863. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-022-01460-0

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A survey into the use of priming techniques implemented by athletes and coaches to improve athletic performance
Collins, J., Bishop, C., Hills, F., Spiegelhalter, A., Cohen, R. and Turner, A. 2023. A survey into the use of priming techniques implemented by athletes and coaches to improve athletic performance. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 37 (1), pp. 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004220

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