Cardiff Metropolitan University

The groundbreaking thought and enduring legacy of Iris Marion Young

Iris Marion Young is lauded as a pioneering feminist philosopher and social theorist of sport. Steeped in Merleau-Ponty, she sought to consolidate and supplement de Beauvoir’s feminist iteration of existential phenomenology. Existential phenomenology affirms the body-subject or ‘...

A dual-functional antiviral and anticancer peptide to target intricate host-pathogen interacting proteins of human papillomavirus associated with head and neck cancer

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is increasingly being reported worldwide, and a major contributing factor is the incidence of human papillomavirus infections. The viral infection activates proto-oncogenes and signalling mechanisms aiding in tumorigenesis. An efficient way t...

AI Companions and Loneliness: Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Synthetic Mindfulness and Exploring Its Role in Alleviating Loneliness

ABSTRACT The rise of AI companions has sparked interest in their potential to alleviate the growing social problem of loneliness, yet evidence of their effectiveness remains unsettled. Drawing on social surrogacy theory with a theories‐in‐use approach, this research introduces sy...

When Does Mindfulness Translate Into Consumer Well‐Being? The Role of Mindful Consumption and Meditation Regularity

ABSTRACT Mindfulness correlates with higher life satisfaction, yet consumer wellbeing research rarely specifies the behavioral route through which this relationship emerges. Drawing on self‐regulation theory, the research proposes mindful consumption as that route and, drawing on...

The role of biological maturation and relative age in player selection during transition phases at a German youth football academy

Abstract This study investigated the influence of biological maturation and relative age on player selection during transition phases in a German youth football academy. In addition, it examined the extent to which biological maturation and relative age were correlated among sele...

Active Ingredients in Quantitative Dosage for Children With Phonological Impairment: A Scoping Review

BACKGROUND: Speech Sound Disorder (SSD) reduces speech intelligibility, affecting a child's ability to make themselves understood. If SSD is not resolved in the early years it will negatively impact children's education and general well-being. Effective and efficient speech and l...

REDISCOVERING THE DEAD: REANALYSIS OF A LOST IRON AGE CEMETERY AT HIGHSTED, KENT

Summary Highsted, near Sittingbourne in Kent, was the location of a large cemetery, thought to date to the Late Iron Age. The site was excavated under rescue conditions in 1955, but due to the apparent theft of the archive and finds, was never published. As part of a wider projec...

Emerging 4D printed biomedical wearable devices

Abstract This article offers a comprehensive overview of the advancements in 4D printed biomedical wearable devices. It begins by discussing various three-dimensional printing methods, exploring their specific advantages and applications in the biomedical field. The article highl...

PREDICT-EV: Inflammatory Burden Differentiates Transient Ischaemic Attack from Mimics—An Investigation into Inflammatory Markers and Extracellular Vesicle Profiling

Ischaemic stroke is a leading cause of death globally. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), hallmarked by temporary stroke-like symptoms, is a major warning sign for impending stroke. Identifying high-risk TIA patients is therefore essential. The immunological response post-stroke...

Large language models eroding science understanding: an empirical study of ‘malignment’

Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) increasingly provide scientific information to non-specialist users, yet their linguistic fluency can create an impression of expertise that exceeds their capacity for scientific judgement. This paper experimentally investigates how readily a...

Children's Rights to the Best Possible Care: Establishing Processes for Data Collection in Routine Care to Address Questions of Intervention Effectiveness for Children With Speech Sound Disorder

PURPOSE: The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC) recognizes that all children have a right to the best possible care, CRC Article 24 (health, water, food, environment). For children with speech sound disorder, this is vital in order to protect their rights...

The Circle of Enquiry: A Novel Method for Participatory Action Research Into the Mental Health Needs of People From Diverse Ethnic communities.

This paper outlines a specific application of participatory action research methodology for engagement with diverse and under-represented ethnic communities experiencing the psychological impact of political and social divisions. The project we present has developed a ‘circle of...

Clot microstructure in infective and non-infective exacerbation of COPD, are they different?

Objective Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often develop exacerbations that could be infective or non-infective and are prone to develop thrombosis. To assess thrombogenicity in this group, a functional biomarker of clot microstructure namely fractal dim...

Understanding auto-photography in coaching research: A reflexive account

Drawing upon auto-photography as a research method, this article offers a reflexive account of how the visual method was negotiated and analysed with participants in a study of sport coaching in a semi-professional football club in the UK. When engaging with Henri Lefebvre’s (199...

Common variant contributions to neurodevelopmental risk in orofacial clefts

Abstract Background Children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) experience increased rates of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and educational challenges. While rare neurodevelopmental copy number variants (ND-CNVs) are enriched in this...

27 Development of Precision Virotherapies for Diffuse Midline Gliomas

Abstract Introduction Diffuse Midline Gliomas (DMGs) are highly aggressive paediatric brainstem tumours with a median survival of 9-11 months - a figure unchanged for over four decades. This indicates a critical need for targeted therapies. The VITAL lab has developed Ad5NULL-RGD...

Advancing immunogenic peptide identification using explainable machine learning framework for rational vaccine design

Abstract The identification of immunogenic peptides is essential for the development of effective vaccines and immunotherapies. However, accurately identifying these peptides remains a significant challenge, as it involves a complex interplay of multiple biological factors. In th...

Plastron-mediated direct H2O2 synthesis

Abstract Gas-liquid-solid catalytic reactions are ubiquitous in the chemical industry and environmental chemistry. The efficacy of these reactions is constrained by the inherently low solubility of gases in liquids and poor mass transfer of reactants/products to/from the catalyst...

Sexual Health Promotion and Dating and Relationship Violence Prevention in Further Education Settings: A Systematic Review

Objective A systematic review was conducted of intervention evaluations addressing sexual health and dating and relationship violence in Further Education (FE) settings or their international counterparts.Methods The databases CINAHL, Embase, ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Sociolog...