University of Hertfordshire

Vigour as a Core Engagement Factor for Innovative Behaviour in Zimbabwe’s Manufacturing Sector

Drawing on the Ability, Motivation and Opportunity (AMO) theory, this research seeks to identify a core engagement factor influencing innovative behavior in the manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe. Adopting a quantitative research design, survey data were collected from 200 employee...

Introducing a New Dimension of Individual Differences in Existential Psychology: Development and Initial Validation of the Existential Reflection Scale

Measuring individual differences in existential psychology has traditionally been centred around two key themes: (a) the ways in which individuals seek or attain meaning and purpose in life and (b) the extent of their anxiety related to existence and mortality. We introduce a new...

Forecasting Product Demand and PET Bottle Return Flows in Closed Loop Supply Chains: A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Emerging Markets

This study examined whether monthly demand and PET bottle return forecasts improve planning in a closed-loop beverage network in Nigeria. The analysis covers Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Big Cola, and Eva from 2019 to 2024, combining product observations with variables calibrated from th...

Pain, cognition, and culture in dementia research: a critical synthesis of empirical and methodological literature

Research examining relationships between pain and cognition in dementia and cognitive impairment has expanded, yet methodological and cultural limitations remain insufficiently explored. This paper critically synthesises findings from two scoping reviews focusing on pain-cognitio...

The Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO) Fast Analysis and Spectroscopy of Transients (FAST) Surveys

Abstract The study of young and fast astronomical transients is often limited by the difficulty of acquiring data, particularly spectra, within hours to days of explosion. Historically, follow-up programmes have rarely obtained spectra until many days after discovery; coupled wit...

Recent advances in solar panel efficiency and economic analysis using passive and active cooling methods

The performance and endurance of photovoltaic panels are primarily dependent upon functional temperature, creating active thermal management vital for enhancing solar energy conversion. This review indicates a complete study of novel passive, active, and hybrid cooling technologi...

Exploring the impact of recipe boxes on dietary quality and food agency: a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial in households with school-aged children

Abstract Background Preparing and consuming food at home is associated with healthier diets. Recipe box subscriptions may support meal preparation at home while improving dietary quality and cooking skills, reducing time-poverty, and facilitating family cohesion. We are conductin...

Treating Smn2B/− spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) mice with commercially approved metabolism-targeting interventions leads to improved disease phenotypes

Abstract Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular condition that is increasingly recognized as a multi-systemic disorder in which metabolic dysfunction plays a central role. Reframing SMA pathology from a neurocentric to a metabolic perspective reveal...

Additive manufacturing in rocket propulsion systems: a literature review

Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, enables the layer-by-layer construction of components and offers distinct advantages over traditional subtractive manufacturing methods. These include reduced lead times, lower material waste, cost savings...

The Mysterious Case of Iron in XMPs: Anomalous High log(Fe/O) Observed in Extremely Metal-Poor Galaxies HSCJ1631+4426 and SDSSJ0811+4730

Abstract We present integral field spectroscopic observations of two local extremely metal-poor galaxies (XMPs), HSCJ1631+4426 and SDSSJ0811+4730, obtained with the Keck Cosmic Web Imager (KCWI) over 3545 − 5529 Ã at a spectral resolution of R ~ 3600, capturing bright nebular emi...

Small hosts, big appetites: unveiling rapid and early low-mass black hole growth in cosmological zoom-in simulations of dwarf galaxies

Abstract Dwarf galaxies are ideal laboratories to probe the interplay between galaxy formation and the growth of black holes (BHs) in the early Universe. Mounting observational evidence reveals the presence of BHs in low-mass galaxies across cosmic time, with JWST uncovering a li...

Substance Use during Pregnancy: A Retrospective Multicenter Clinical Report from Four Italian Centers

Background: Rising substance use during pregnancy is a major global health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite growing international literature, Italian real-world multicenter data remain limited. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descripti...

Oral beta-D-glucan challenge to assess gut permeability in subjects receiving haemodialysis

Abstract Background Beta-D-glucan (BDG) levels are elevated in people receiving haemodialysis (HD), perhaps reflecting translocation of dietary BDG and gut-derived microbial products, and are a putative cause of HD-associated inflammation. BDG has been advocated as a marker of in...

New Schmidt hammer exposure‐age dating calibrations for the Last Glacial Termination in NW Scotland: Development and application to undated Torridon Group sandstone surfaces in Wester Ross

ABSTRACT An understanding of the terrestrial extent, retreat dynamics and climate–glacier coupling of ice masses during the Last Glacial Termination (LGT, ~18–11 ka) is often limited by a fragmentary geomorphological record and is dependent on precise, accurate and robust dating...

Rehabilitation and management interventions for people with chronic musculoskeletal condition/s and mental distress: a systematic scoping review

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and mental distress present significant challenges for rehabilitation services. Currently, mental and physical healthcare is often segregated despite growing recognition for integrative interventions. This review aimed to map o...

Therapeutic Ultrasound Versus Levofloxacin in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Orchitis: Comparative Effects on Testicular Inflammation and Tissue Recovery in Rats.

Background & Objective: Orchitis is a testicular inflammatory disorder that may impair spermatogenesis and compromise male fertility. Although fluoroquinolones are widely used in infectious orchitis and possess ancillary anti-inflammatory properties, concerns remain regarding the...

Benchmark Brown Dwarfs as Chemical Laboratories: Linking System Bulk Properties to Atmospheric Retrievals

Abstract We present the first atmospheric retrieval analysis of two compositional benchmark mid-L dwarfs – SDSSJ141659.78+500626.4 and GJ 499 C – using the Brewster retrieval framework, where the wide benchmark nature of these systems provides independent constraints on age and b...

BinaryDecisionRegistrationKornbrot18Aug2026

This is a research registration documenting the predictions/analyses designated as prospective. The document also identifies analyses already undertaken. It describes measures of binary decision performance, including: accuracy measures, reaction time distribution measures and in...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antifungal resistance and stewardship among pharmacy students in Zambia: a cross-sectional study to inform antifungal stewardship programs

Background Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia, where antifungals are often accessed without prescription. Antifungal stewardship (AFS) programs aim to optimise antifungal use, yet limited...

Stellar Interpretation of Meteoritic Data and PLotting for Everyone (SIMPLE): Isotope Mixing Lines for Six Sets of Core-collapse Supernova Models

Abstract Bulk meteorites and their inclusions exhibit, for many chemical elements, isotopic variability produced by nucleosynthetic events in stars and supernovae before the formation of the Sun. While the exact astrophysical origins of these variations are still a matter of deba...