Bournemouth University

Prediction of pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction using uroflowmetry data and machine learning with explainable AI techniques

<title>Abstract</title> Purpose To develop and evaluate a machine learning based approach for the interpretation of uroflowmetry in pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction, aiming to reduce interobserver variability and improve diagnostic consistency while maintaining clinical...

Developing and validating the Spanish version of the large language models dependency scale (LLM-D12-SP)

<title>Abstract</title> There is a growing need for reliable and culturally validated instruments to assess psychological dependency on large language models (LLMs), particularly as LLMs are increasingly used for task execution, decision-making, and communication in organizationa...

Occupational strain and post-retirement rehabilitation among older factory workers

Background Long-term factory work involves repetitive, physically demanding tasks that contribute to musculoskeletal degeneration in later life, particularly affecting the knee and cervical spine among ageing workers. Qualitative evidence on how retired industrial workers perceiv...

Microstructure and microhardness of molybdenum processed by monotonic and cyclic high-pressure torsion

Abstract High-pressure torsion (HPT) was employed to investigate the effects of monotonic and cyclic shear deformation on the microstructural evolution and hardness of commercial purity molybdenum processed at room temperature (RT). Disks were subjected to monotonic HPT (m-HPT) a...

Representations of nuclear risk in the UK Parliament: Understanding the role of political discourse in the development of preparedness activity for nuclear accidents

This article argues that despite a prevailing national preparedness imperative, significant vulnerabilities persist in the UK’s emergency arrangements for a nuclear accident. While such an imperative may drive legislation and the legitimation of emergency planning, its integrity...

Utilising virtual environments to assess the visibility of fallow deer to human hunters

Abstract Visual detection of prey is a critical element of human hunting behaviour. We examine how factors such as prey coat colouration, distance to the observer and orientation influence the ability of humans to visually locate fallow deer in simulated virtual environments. The...

Experiences of Diagnostic Radiographers Imaging People from Prison in Acute Hospitals in the UK: Phase One Findings from the EXPOSE Study

Introduction People in prison experience significant health disparities and rely on acute hospitals for secondary care, including diagnostic imaging. Despite this, little is known about how diagnostic radiographers experience imaging people from prison in acute hospital settings....

Food Supplements in Osteoarthritis: A Practical Framework for Discussing Evidence with Patients

The treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), a leading cause of disability worldwide, is increasingly integrating nutritional strategies that appear to offer the opportunity to significantly improve the quality of care. Patients are also aware of this and often seek clarification and ad...

Beyond the Assigned Label: The Predictive Role of AI Acceptance and Disclosure Labels in Mental Health Chatbots

Abstract As AI-driven chatbots increasingly support mental health interventions, understanding how their assigned disclosure label influences user experience is crucial. This mixed-methods study ( N = 187; recruited via Prolific; ages 19–68; 52% female, 48% male - Given the sampl...

Retrieval processes, phenomenology, and importance for self-identity of unique vs. repeated events in autobiographical memory

Abstract Studies on autobiographical memory (AM) have primarily focused on unique or specific events that had happened at a particular time and place and did not last longer than 24 h. Very little is known about AMs of repeated or general events despite their prevalence and poten...

Orthotics for First Metatarsophalangeal Osteoarthritis: Are we Asking the Wrong Question?

ABSTRACT Orthotic interventions are commonly used in the management of first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint osteoarthritis, yet recent systematic review evidence suggests that their average treatment effects are small and unlikely to represent clinically meaningful benefit for t...