University of Plymouth

P1.041. Feeding Tube–Related Oesophageal Perforation in Preterm Infants and a Rare Complication of a Routine Procedure

Abstract Topic Benign Disease: Iatrogenic Esophageal Disease, Perforation and Postsurgical Complications Background Iatrogenic oesophageal perforation is an uncommon but potentially serious complication in neonatal practice, particularly among preterm and very-low-birth-weight in...

Career plans and seafaring intentions among maritime students in China, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, and the United Kingdom: A cross-national comparative study

Abstract Concerns about current and future officer shortages have intensified interest in understanding maritime students’ career plans. While previous research has primarily examined motivations for entering maritime education and training (MET), comparative evidence on students...

An integrated modelling framework of a two-bladed floating VAWT based on two-way fluid–structure interaction

Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are increasingly regarded as promising alternatives for horizontal-axis configurations in large-scale floating wind systems. However, existing coupled modeling tools for floating VAWTs still present several limitations: simplified aerodynamic f...

The impact of chemotherapy on frontal lobe executive functioning in adolescents and young adults diagnosed and treated for blood cancers: a systematic review

Abstract Background Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), often termed “chemobrain,” is a recognised effect of cancer therapy. However, most research has focused on older adults with solid tumours, leaving the neurocognitive consequences of chemotherapy in adolescents and y...

The Potential for "Needy" Socially Assistive Robots in Assisted Living: Support Workers' Perspectives

Amidst the mounting challenges posed by the ageing of worldwide populations, innovative care approaches need to be explored. Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) have emerged as a potential solution, however despite their potential benefits, they have yet to realise widespread utilis...

Retired doctors as users of patient-facing electronic health records: a mixed-methods survey in the UK and Spain

<title>Abstract</title> Background Online patient access to electronic records is expanding internationally but remains contested. Although clinicians’ concerns are well documented, less is known about how doctors’ views change when they themselves become patients. Retired doctor...

The sound of branding: how homophonic store names shape perceptions through pleasure and persuasion

Purpose Drawing on attribution theory and an interactive marketing perspective, this research examines how homophonic (vs. non-homophonic) store names, conceptualized as a form of offline consumer–message interaction, influence brand image through inferential and affective pathwa...

Early evaluation of the WCT EVI MAP project: implementation, challenges, and emerging impact on evidence-based tumour classification

<ns5:p>Background The WHO Classification of Tumours (WCT) underpins cancer diagnosis globally, but the evidence-base used to inform tumour classification has never been systematically appraised. The WCT EVI MAP project was designed to address this need by developing a structured,...