University of Huddersfield

Effect of source azimuth on the perceived annoyance of domestic sounds

Although noise-induced annoyance has been extensively studied, the influence of spatial factors on annoyance perception remains underexplored. A listening experiment was conducted to assess the effect of sound source azimuth on perceived annoyance, for a variety of common domesti...

Infection Prevention and Device Pocket Management in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Emerging Strategies

Abstract Purpose of Review Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection remains one of the most serious complications of device therapy, causing significant morbidity, mortality, healthcare utilization, and costs. Despite advances in device technology and preventive str...

Understanding cancer nurses’ training, development and career progression needs: insights from the ACCEND workforce survey

The Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme provides a clear, structured framework for the education, training and career development of the nursing and allied health professions workforce who provide care to people affected by cancer. The programme is...

Representing the entrepreneurial process with design in mind: walking the artefactual journey in space and time

Purpose This article synthesizes two strands of entrepreneurship discourse: the entrepreneurial design lens and the entrepreneurial narratives perspective to empirically reveal an introduced notion of an “artefactual journey” taken by a single entrepreneur. Design/methodology/app...

Tracing POP’s fizz: three decades of organisational participation in the Goldstein Awards

This study examines organisational participation in the Goldstein Awards for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing between 1993 and 2023. The analysis covers all 1,208 submissions available in the award repository, representing 391 organisations. Participation was predominantly...

The parallel mediation role of social entrepreneurship orientation in the nexus between climate change awareness and green entrepreneurial intention: a hybrid PLS-SEM-NCA approach

Abstract This study investigates how climate change awareness influences green entrepreneurial intention within a developing country context, with a focus on the parallel mediation role of social entrepreneurship orientation (SEO). Empirical data were collected from 426 students...

Benzodiazepines use in primary care England: Prescribing patterns and adverse consequences

AIMS: Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia but carry risks such as dependence, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and mortality. Despite deprescribing efforts, the influence of recent prescribing trends, COVID-19 and adverse outcomes on prescribing p...

From ‘Responsible’ to ‘Sustainable’: A Contingent Analysis of Responsible Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Performance in an Emerging Economy

ABSTRACT While debate on responsible entrepreneurial activities for sustainable development is burgeoning, studies examining whether small and medium‐sized firms (SMEs) can benefit from responsible entrepreneurship remain underexplored. In this study, we draw on stakeholder theor...

Appraising the role of students' industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) in developing employable skills: Nigerian higher education institutions' stakeholders' perspective

Purpose Despite several policies, studies have revealed that the unemployment rate among Nigerian Higher Education Institution (HEI) graduates is the highest on the continent. Evidence shows that a comprehensive, practice-based Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)...

Effect of IV Hydrocortisone on Mortality among Neonates with Hypotension: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials

Background: Hypotension is common among preterm and term neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit, particularly those with very low birth weight, sepsis, or hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy. Some remain hypotensive despite volume expansion and vasopressors, possibly due to rel...

Exploration of the relevancy of nutritional knowledge and self‐perceived nutrition competency of the UK Optometric Workforce

Abstract Purpose This study investigated the self‐perceived competence, knowledge, confidence and attitudes of the UK optometric workforce with regard to nutritional advice for patients. Methods A validated questionnaire (NUTrition COMPetence) was used to survey the optometric wo...

Early hardcore punk, DIY and the reconfiguration of American individualism and secular religious ethics

This article proposes a reinterpretation of early American hardcore punk's DIY ethos by situating it within the longer moral genealogy of American individualism and religious ethics. Rather than reading DIY practices as a simple rejection of capitalism, authority or mass culture,...

Prevalence of anemia by causes, and severity in different age groups in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background: Anemia continues to be a significant public health concern in India, affecting various age groups and carrying substantial economic and health burdens. In India, nutritional anemia, predominantly from iron deficiency, is a significant challenge to public heal...

From training to transformation: considering the importance of the post-training environment as a catalyst for sustained behaviour change

Purpose Research has extensively examined change management programmes, yet studies continuously report a failure rate of approximately 70%. One often cited factor is insufficient provision of ongoing training. Where included, training is often treated as a solitary event without...

Hopf bifurcation characteristics of high-speed railway bogies under regularized sliding mode control

Sliding mode control (SMC) has been extensively investigated for the stability control of active suspension systems in high-speed trains due to its robustness and rapid response to complex disturbances. However, existing studies remain largely performance-oriented, with insuffici...

A phenomenological exploration of early career FE practitioners’ perceptions on the use of formative questioning and dialogue within the T-Level curriculum

This research explores the introduction of the Technical Level (T-Level) curriculum in England, through the narratives of early-career Further Education (FE) practitioners’ and their students’ perspectives. T-Levels are novel, with limited research in this emerging field. This st...

Economic dependency and cancer screening behavior among women (30–49 years) in Nigeria: analysis of a national survey

Economic dependency extends beyond limited decision-making power to encompass unemployment, restricted income generation, and residence in the poorest wealth strata. Women situated in these conditions may lack the financial capacity to afford screening, the resources to travel to...

The Effects of Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration on Immunosuppressive Drug concentrations in an Ex‐Vivo Model of the critically Ill Adult: (CITRIC) study

BACKGROUND: The pharmacokinetics of immunosuppressive drugs during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) modalities such as continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) are poorly understood, yet these drugs are crucial for transplant and critically ill patients. METHODS: A...

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...

Evaluating the impact of quality-related (QR) funding and other determinants on higher education efficiency in England

Abstract Mainstream quality-related research (QR) funding in England distributes funds to higher education providers (HEPs) based on each HEPs’ research performance reported in the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The REF has, since its inception, seen two iterations – REF201...