University of Bath

A stress‐balance‐based critical Weber number for droplets and bubbles

Abstract Predicting droplet and bubble breakup in turbulent flows is critical for optimizing multiphase flow processes such as emulsification and atomization. Traditional models based on a fixed critical Weber number () may not capture interfacial‐stress dominance in low‐viscosit...

Introverting as a route into reflective practice for leadership

Purpose To consider the value and process of introverting and Moments of Introverting (MOIs) for leadership practice. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative, including visual methods. Findings Moments of Introverting (MOIs) help balance contrasting leadership demands. Originalit...

To Acquire or to Ally? Foreign Competition and Firm Boundary

ABSTRACT This study examines how foreign competition influences firms’ external growth strategies. Exploiting staggered US import tariff reductions as a quasi‐natural experiment, we find that heightened competition leads firms to expand their use of strategic alliances. This patt...

Not extinct but thriving—The rediscovery of the horseshoe bat fly Phthiridium biarticulatum (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) in the United Kingdom

Bat flies are haematophagous ectoparasites of bats, which have been infrequently studied in the United Kingdom. Phthiridium biarticulatum Hermann (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) is one of three species of bat fly that have been recorded in the United Kingdom. It was last recorded in 195...

Early onset of the hot circumgalactic medium around Milky Way galaxies

Abstract Hot coronae are key regulators in Milky Way (MW)-type galaxy formation and are thought to emerge once a galaxy’s dark matter halo crosses a critical mass threshold, Mvir ~ 1012 M⊙, so that accretion shocks can heat infalling gas to virial temperatures, Tvir. Here we inve...

Controlled Hydrogen Delivery by Single‐Atom Ru Accelerates Electrocatalytic Ammonia Synthesis

ABSTRACT Electrocatalytic nitric oxide reduction to ammonia (NORR) offers a dual opportunity for NO remediation and decentralized NH 3 production, yet its efficiency is often limited by competing pathways and unclear structure–function relationships. Here we introduce a reactant‐...

Controlled Hydrogen Delivery by Single‐Atom Ru Accelerates Electrocatalytic Ammonia Synthesis

ABSTRACT Electrocatalytic nitric oxide reduction to ammonia (NORR) offers a dual opportunity for NO remediation and decentralized NH 3 production, yet its efficiency is often limited by competing pathways and unclear structure–function relationships. Here we introduce a reactant‐...

Perspectives and challenges for delivering spinal cord injury research and exercise interventions during inpatient rehabilitation in the UK

Abstract Background The subacute period following spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important window for rehabilitation and exercise research, yet delivering clinical trials during inpatient rehabilitation within the UK National Health Service (NHS) is challenging. Fragmented care p...

Co-creating and testing a bibliotherapy e-storybook for children coping with parental complex post-traumatic stress disorder

The e-storybook was perceived as a useful bibliotherapy tool to support child and family outcomes and to facilitate meaningful conversations about family experiences.

Effects of 10, 90, 120 and 150 G.H -1 CHO on Substrate Metabolism, Exogenous Oxidation and Exercise Capacity: Implications for CHO Personalization

Purpose: Given recent controversy surrounding the optimal CHO intake during exercise, we assessed the effects of CHO ingestion at rates of 10, 90, 120 and 150 g.h -1 on substrate metabolism and exercise capacity. Methods: Eight trained males cycled for 3 hours, followed by an exe...

Do participant testimony videos make people more interested in taking part in a clinical trial? A randomised Study Within a Trial (SWAT), registration SWAT203

Abstract Background Potentially eligible participants do not always agree to take part in trials when approached, which makes recruitment more challenging, time-consuming, and costly. We conducted a Study Within a Trial (SWAT) to evaluate whether showing people brief video testim...

Investigation of Fluid-Mechanical Interfaces (FMIs) for the Transmission of Oscillations in Hydraulic Fluid

This study investigates fluid-mechanical interfaces (FMIs) for transmitting pressure oscillations in a hydraulic fluid to a piezoelectric stack, with the aim of supporting self-powered sensing and energy harvesting in hydraulic systems. A hydraulic test rig was employed in which...

Linguistic challenges in English-medium instruction: a comparative study of electronics engineering and international relations

Abstract This quantitative study examined the linguistic challenges experienced by participants in English Medium Instruction (EMI) programmes by comparing two academic programmes (i.e., electronics engineering and international relations) at seven public universities in Turkey,...

Sharp threshold for the ballisticity of the random walk on the exclusion process

We study a non-reversible random walk advected by the symmetric simple exclusion process, so that the walk has a local drift of opposite sign when sitting atop an occupied or an empty site. We prove that the back-tracking probability of the walk exhibits a sharp transition as the...

Mindful Hypnotherapy Intervention for Well-Being in Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Clinical Trial

This randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a mindful hypnotherapy intervention (MHI) integrating positive psychology suggestions to enhance well-being in older adults.

Catalytic Stereoselective Intermolecular Fluoroacylation of Unactivated Alkynes via C–F Bond Reconstruction

Abstract Herein, we report a transition metal-free synthesis of monofluoroalkenes via a C–F bond reconstruction approach. The process employs inexpensive BF3·Et2O as a catalyst for the stereoselective intermolecular fluoroacylation of unactivated alkynes with alkyl/aryl acid fluo...

Darkness in the sun?: Imagining a solar energy future in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is faced with complex energy challenges, including very low rates of access to electricity. Nevertheless, ambitious goals have been set for the country through the Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan. Opportunities for solar energy deployment feature prominently...

Fluctuation bounds for symmetric random walks on dynamic environments via Russo–Seymour–Welsh

In this article we prove a lower bound for the fluctuations of symmetric random walks on dynamic random environments in dimension 1+1 in the perturbative regime where the walker is weakly influenced by the environment. We suppose that the random environment is invariant with resp...

The Credibility Cost of Scientists’ Political Expression on Social Media

Abstract Scientists are increasingly visible on social media, and much of what they post touches politically salient issues. Drawing on our recent work (Alabrese et al. 2024. “Politicized Scientists: Credibility Cost of Political Expression on Twitter.” CAGE Working Paper 735), w...

Tsunami-Resilient Coastal Reconstruction in Japan After the 2011 M9 Earthquake and Tsunami: Field Surveys and Numerical Modelling

Abstract For the first time, this study presents a critical assessment of Japan’s coastal reconstruction following the March 2011 M 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, integrating numerical modelling with field surveys. Extensive surveys were conducted at 20 coastal sites, comparing post...