Loughborough University

Latent paths in mode choice models: incorporating street-level environment features for active travel policy

There is growing empirical evidence that walking and cycling are influenced by street-level environment features such as greenness and traffic stress. To assess active travel policy, these features are increasingly incorporated into mode choice models through predictors that aggr...

Single-leg squat knee biomechanics at 4 months post-operation predicts 6- and 12-month outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cohort study

Persistent functional deficits frequently complicate recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). This prospective cohort study investigated whether sagittal-plane knee biomechanics during a single-leg squat at 4 months post-ACLR predict functional outcome...

The impact of cross-linguistic orthographic similarity in incidental and intentional second language learning

Cross-linguistic orthographic similarity, whether the combination and position of letters within words conform to native language spelling rules, plays an important role in foreign language learning. Very little is known, however, about the effect of cross-linguistic orthographic...

Co-designing community energy resilience: insights from a Bondo mini-grid in Southern Malawi

Abstract Background Rural communities in Malawi remain highly vulnerable to livelihood shocks due to limited access to reliable and affordable energy. Strengthening energy resilience requires participatory approaches that integrate technical, social, and economic dimensions. This...

Influences on decision-making in road safety

This paper extends work previously undertaken to map the actors involved in the road transport industry at a municipal level in the UK (Staton et al., 2022) and explores the decision-making of, and relationships between, key actors with regard to road safety intervention. Intervi...

Movement Dynamics of Treadmill Running Within the Different Exercise Intensity Domains in Male Runners

ABSTRACT The aetiology of fatigue differs between exercise intensity domains, but limited research has explored non‐linear gait dynamics across them. To address this, this study aimed to investigate movement variability and stability in moderate, heavy, and severe intensity domai...

‘Talk CKD Options’: improving how clinicians communicate treatment options in advanced kidney disease using a conversation analysis-based training intervention

Abstract Background Most older people with kidney failure and multiple co-morbidities must decide between dialysis or conservative kidney management. Dialysis is often presented as the default, despite providing uncertain survival benefits in this population. The Optimising Staff...

Efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation as a therapy for sarcopenia in people on haemodialysis: study protocol for the STIM-HD randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among adults receiving haemodialysis and is associated with reduced physical function, impaired quality of life, and increased morbidity and mortality. Although structured exercise programmes can improve muscle health, most peopl...

The biomechanical and physiological determinants of wheelchair racing performance: A scoping review

The aim of this scoping review was to map the key biomechanical and physiological variables explored in the wheelchair racing literature, with additional attention to data collection environments and technologies. Relevant articles published up to 3 February 2025 were identified...

A novel metamaterial for tunable load-bearing and broadband vibration isolation based on combined double-helix and chiral unit cell

In the advanced high-performance mechanical systems, such as those in aerospace, automotive powertrains, and precision instrumentation, demand components that can simultaneously provide structural support and mitigate harmful vibrations. However, achieving an optimal balance betw...

The impact of religiosity and enforcement on ESG decoupling: an international study

Purpose This paper investigates how religiosity affects environmental, social and governance (ESG) decoupling. It also examines how enforcement quality moderates this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Using a dataset of 34,330 firm-year observations from 29 countries (200...

The EU’s evolving strategic priorities in the world order: normalising the resilience narrative

Abstract This article evaluates the way the dominance of a resilience narrative has shaped the evolution of the EU’s strategy in the world order. It employs the concept normalisation to explore how the resilience narrative displaced previously mainstream narratives at the centre...