University of Nottingham

The barrier is purely financial: analysis of the acceptance rate and peer review practice of predatory journals using AI generated papers

Unsolicited emails from predatory journals offer a quick opportunity to produce a first author publication for a fee. With increasing emphasis on first author publications for applications, interviews and jobs, the opportunity associated with such journals may encourage some to p...

Accelerated carbonation of recycled concrete aggregates: Binding of CO2 and decalcification of calcium-silicate-hydrate

Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) are a valuable resource for reuse as aggregates in concrete and asphalt. However, the porous mortar adhering to the original aggregates and microcracks both in the mortar and at the interfaces result in increased water absorption and reduced mec...

Promoting smoking cessation and preventing relapse to tobacco use following a smokefree mental health in‐patient stay: A multi‐centre randomised controlled feasibility study

Abstract Aims This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a new theory‐ and evidence‐based intervention designed to prevent return to pre‐admission smoking behaviours after discharge from a smokefree mental health in‐patient setting in the United Kingdom (UK). Design...

Artificial Intelligence in Public Procurement: Aligning Operational Capacity, Legitimacy, and Public Value

ABSTRACT Public procurement is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) more slowly than private‐sector procurement, despite similar operational opportunities. We analyze this gap through Moore's Strategic Triangle (ST), focusing on public value, operational capacity, and legitimacy...

Stable isotopes as integrators of soil biogeochemistry and tree growth across contrasting hardwood forest soils

Abstract Background & aims Forest productivity and resilience are influenced by soil conditions; however, the mechanisms linking soil properties, isotopic signatures, and tree growth remain incompletely understood. This study evaluated whether soil carbon (δ 13 C) and nitroge...

Non-medical surgical delay increases one-year mortality following hip fracture

Aims: This study aimed to assess the association between surgical delay due to non-medical reasons and one-year mortality in patients with hip fracture, and to explore whether a dose-response relationship exists between increasing time to surgery and mortality risk. Methods: A re...

The Impact of Video Game Experience on Surgical Performance: A Systematic Review

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether video gaming experience is associated with improved surgical performance in the surgeon population across laparoscopic, robotic, and other surgical modalities, and evaluate its implications on surgical training and education. METHODS: A structured lit...