Northumbria University

On the theoretical limitations of joint inversion for basal slipperiness and effective viscosity in ice-flow models

Abstract. When modelling ice flows there are several aspects which are poorly constrained by observations, in particular parameters related to ice rheology and basal sliding. In computational ice flow models, inversion methods are frequently used to estimate the spatial distribut...

Belonging for Women, LGBTQ+ and Black and Ethnically Minoritised People With Learning Disabilities: Findings From a Qualitative, Co‐Produced Study in England

ABSTRACT Belonging is a key aspect of human experience. This qualitative study examined where diverse people with learning disabilities feel belonging, what shapes belonging and how it affects their health. Focus groups were held with people with learning disabilities across Engl...

Navigating initial Lean Six Sigma adoption: lessons from high-growth, high-tech manufacturing firms

Purpose This study investigates first-time Lean Six Sigma (LSS) adoption in technology-intensive manufacturers undergoing rapid scaling. Prior research largely reflects mature, stable operations and offers limited theory-driven insight into early-stage governance, capability-buil...

Architects as educators in owner-occupied retrofit: Situated learning in design interactions

Retrofitting owner-occupied housing is critical to achieving decarbonisation targets, yet uptake remains limited. While social approaches emphasise building experts' role in engaging households with retrofit, the interactional agency of architects remains insufficiently specified...

Advanced Practice Nursing Development Within Diverse Regulatory Landscapes: A Descriptive Survey of European Countries

AIM: To explore the relationship between professional regulatory systems and advanced practice nursing development in Europe. BACKGROUND: Advanced practice nursing has expanded rapidly, yet regulatory frameworks have often struggled to keep pace with the extended scope of practic...

Super Warm Early Eocene Simulations With HadGEM3‐GC31‐LL

Abstract The early Eocene Climatic Optimum (EECO; 53.3–49.1 million years ago) represents the period of greatest sustained warmth in the Cenozoic (last 66 million years), with proxy‐data indicating global‐mean temperatures 10–16°C above preindustrial and atmospheric concentration...

Chloride-blocking MnOx/NiFe architectures enabling robust oxygen evolution in alkaline seawater

Seawater electrolysis offers a promising route to green hydrogen but is hindered by chloride-induced electrode corrosion and parasitic chlorine evolution. Herein, a chloride-blocking MnO x -coated NiFe layered-double-hydroxide nanosheet array on carbon cloth (MnO x /NiFe@CC) is d...

Blockchain-enabled construction contract administration for extension of time claims: a practice-aligned framework and system

Purpose Existing digital solutions for construction contract administration (CCA) inadequately reflect the complexity and contractual logic of established contract forms. This study addresses this gap by developing a permissioned blockchain-based system – ChainedEOTClaim – for ma...

Acute postoperative dietary intake in older adult hip fracture patients: An exploratory three-day weighed food diary observational study

BackgroundOlder adults recovering from hip fracture surgery are at risk from poor outcomes that can impede dietary intake, delay recovery and exacerbate comorbidities. Adequate nutrition is critical to recovery in this group, yet acute postoperative intake is poorly understood. M...

From concept to action: Driving impact through responsible research practices in the International Polar Year 2032–2033 An early career perspective

Regions at the poles are warming at rates two to four times higher than the global average, driving profound environmental, societal, and geopolitical changes. As Polar Early Career Researchers with careers extending into and beyond the 5th International Polar Year in 2032–2033,...

Dual-Network Synergistic Reinforcement toward Lightweight and High-Strength Flexible Graphite Bipolar Plates for Robust and Efficient Fuel Cells

Abstract The advancement of fuel cell technology plays a pivotal role in the development of hydrogen energy. Bipolar plates are important components of fuel cells. Developing flexural bipolar plates with stable mechanical properties and high conductivity addresses the critical ne...

Impact of a Mediterranean diet and physical activity intervention on the gut microbiome and faecal metabolites: findings from the MedEx-UK randomised controlled trial

Abstract Diet and physical activity (PA) are potential modulators of the gut microbiome, although research findings are inconsistent, and few studies have explored their combined effects. This study used data from ninety-three participants (forty-seven with pre- and post-interven...

Hot-springs through time, and how to find them

Hot-springs have fascinated geologists including James Hutton for centuries. Here we synthesise data collected over timescales from centuries to days to reveal rules governing hot-springs, including where and when they occur. Data reveal waters dominantly sourced from the surface...

Applying a Complexity Lens to Policy Implementation: How Feedback Loops Help to Understand Systems Change in Integrated Healthcare

ABSTRACT Background Although a complexity theory lens can help to understand national policy implementation at a local government level, application of this lens often remains at a metaphorical level. We illustrate how complexity concepts, such as adaptation, feedback, emergence...

The Transparency Paradox: An ethnographic investigation of AI Ethics and Accountability in Nigerian journalism

The rise of artificial intelligence has led to disruptions across major knowledge work, including journalism. The recent proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini and MetaAI, has led to an increased study...

Navigating the exploitation–exploration paradox: the impact of industry 4.0 technologies on supply chain performance from the Organisational ambidexterity lens

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have significant potential to improve supply chain performance, yet organisations often struggle to realise these benefits in practice. Drawing on Structural Ambidexterity Theory, this study examines how specific I4.0 technologies affect core supp...

Steel Inter-Modular Connections for Resilient and Sustainable Modular Buildings: A Structured Comparative Review and Design Framework

Inter-modular connections (IMCs) govern the structural performance, safety, seismic resilience, and reusability of steel modular buildings, yet the existing literature on advanced IMC systems remains fragmented and connection-specific. This paper presents a comparative review of...

Neurophysiological and neuromuscular responses associated with the repeated bout effect following eccentric exercise in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Muscle damage severity decreases after repeated eccentric exercise bouts (the repeated bout effect [RBE]), but whether accompanying neural and neuromuscular changes contribute to protection or arise secondary to reduced damage remains unclear. This systematic review and...

Reflections on Co-Research Methods: Realities of Inclusive Research With Marginalised Communities.

Participatory research methods have gained prominence in the past decade, particularly in studies involving marginalised communities. Sex workers have critiqued the lack of depth and understanding in research findings, which may arise from their exclusion from the research proces...

Living through disclosure: a descriptive phenomenological exploration of adult survivors’ experiences of disclosing sexual assault to nurses

Background: Sexual assault affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 18 men in the United Kingdom (UK), yet disclosure to healthcare professionals remains low. Research has focused on prevalence, barriers and outcomes; survivors’ lived experience of the disclosure encounter is...