Sheffield Hallam University

Life cycle assessment of compostable plastics: critical review and gap analysis

Bio-based and biodegradable plastics are increasingly considered sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics due to their potential for environmental benefits and circularity. However, evaluating their overall sustainability requires assessment of environmental impacts acro...

Young children as cultural, spiritual and global beings: Counter narratives of early childhood literacies in culturally diverse homes in a northern English town

This paper describes an ethnographic study of home literacy practices of families with children aged under 4 years in a northern English town. We critically engage with the tendency of dominant approaches to early childhood education in England to work from a Eurocentric, develop...

Counting the costs? The weight of administrative burden in widening participation

Administrative burden theory, emerging from public administration research, centres individuals’ subjective experiences of policy implementation as onerous. Its applicability to higher education (HE) studies, particularly in the United Kingdom , has driven our intellectual curios...

Labour market segmentation and the experiences of web-based platform workers in Nigeria

Abstract This study examines how labour market segmentation shapes the rise and lived experiences of web-based platform workers in a developing country, focusing on how digital platforms both reproduce peripheral employment and create new forms of economic opportunity and meaning...

Multidimensional engagement effects of generative AI adoption among minority ethnic international students in UK higher education

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has become a prevalent tool in higher education, yet little is known about how its use affects the learning experiences of minority‐ethnic international students (MEIS). Drawing on an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use...

Bulk ferroelectric heterostructures

Interfaces in oxide heterostructures act as critical regions to induce emergent and novel types of functionality in thin films. Herein, we demonstrate the creation of bulk ferroelectric heterostructures (BFHs) in monolithic ferroelectrics by nanoscale elemental partitioning, unlo...

Exploring sustainable management in running events: insights from Greek organizers

Purpose There has been a growing criticism of the degree to which sports events are sustainable today and their ability to promote the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This study aimed to explore Greek running event organizers' attitudes towards sustainable management of the...

From visibility to performance: the mediating roles of supply chain resilience and sustainability in emerging markets

Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of supply chain visibility, resilience and sustainability on supply chain performance within Ghana’s shea industry. The research addresses the critical need to understand how integrated capabilities create competitive advantage...

In-line monitoring of the material extrusion additive manufacturing process by non-destructive methodologies

Abstract This work involves the monitoring of the Material Extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing process (also known as Fused Filament Fabrication, FFF) for polymeric materials through the combined application of Infrared Thermography (IrT) and Acoustic Emission (AE) methodologi...

Living with nothingness: Consumer intentionality and meaning-making in the no-where place

Building on and extending Susie Scott’s theoretical lens of social nothingness, our paper examines how people in the English town of Wigan create meaning within a living condition of persistent “nothingness”. To facilitate our theorisation of social nothingness, we draw on ethnog...

Film Beyond Borders: A Case Study of Inter-Cultural Dialogue and Critical Pedagogy in Malta’s Migrant Communities

This paper examines collaborative approaches to harnessing the power of storytelling for change and considers the process of working with students, grassroots organisations, campaigners and activists from migrant communities to make films that have an impact and a legacy and coun...

Supraphysiological Testosterone Differentially Regulates Aortic Atheroma and Cardiac Remodelling in the Testicular Feminised Mouse

The cardiovascular actions of testosterone remain controversial, particularly regarding the safety of testosterone replacement therapy (TTh) in hypogonadal men. We investigated the effects of sustained supraphysiological testosterone exposure on aortic atherogenesis and cardiac r...

Mapping therapeutic exercise interventions in temporomandibular disorders: A scoping review

OBJECTIVE: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are musculoskeletal conditions causing pain and functional limitations. This scoping review aimed to map therapeutic exercise interventions described in clinical studies on TMDs. METHODS: Following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology,...

Control, Communication and the Emotional Construction of Home: The Role of Home Improvements in Supporting Ageing-in-Place

Ageing populations are reshaping housing policy globally, with growing attention on supporting ‘ageing-in-place’. Alongside potential savings, there is recognition that people want to live independently in their own home as they age. This often requires housing adaptations for ac...

Targeted microglial ROS-scavenging alleviates neuroinflammation and cognitive deficits via restoration of the 2-AG/CB2R signaling axis in schizophrenia

Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia is inadequately treated. The molecular link between oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in its pathophysiology remains unclear. We measured CB2R in circulating microglia‑derived exosomes from schizophrenia patients and healthy controls. In...

Exploration of Physiotherapists' Understanding and Application of Safety Netting Procedures in France—A Qualitative Study

BACKGROUND: Physiotherapists in primary care frequently manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders that may conceal serious underlying pathologies, leading to diagnostic uncertainty. Although safety netting is recommended to enhance diagnostic reasoning and ensure patient saf...

Asbestos mineral fibre exposure significantly affects volatile organic compound profiles of mesothelial cell lines in vitro

Abstract Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, this condition continues to represent a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Due to the long disease latency, non-invasive diagnostic modalities such as breath analysis may enhance...

Medical adhesive-related skin injury: Prevalence, risk factors, prevention and mitigation. A systematised literature review

Background: Medical adhesives are widely used, and have an invaluable role in securing medical devices and management of wounds. However, medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI) are a common occurrence and adversely affect patient and provider outcomes. Methods: A systemis...

Compassion in Mental Health Nursing: A Scoping Review

Compassion is widely recognised as a core component of mental health nursing, yet its meaning and application within this specialty remain underexplored. This scoping review examined how compassion is conceptualised, experienced, and enacted in mental health nursing practice, and...

Britain’s Folklore Year: A Seasonal Journey through Our Customs, Celebrations and Rituals

Mark Norman will be familiar to many readers of this journal as an author, tutor, active member of The Folklore Society, curator of the Folklore Library and Archive, and the host of the Folklore Po...