University of the West of England

Investigating disparities of supportive features: a comparative study between private and public long-term care homes of China

Purpose Long-term care homes (LCHs) are crucial in supporting older adults and promoting their health and quality of life. The supportive features in these homes often vary depending on funding sources, which directly impacts the well-being of residents in late life. This study a...

Reducing socio-economic inequalities in bowel cancer screening: a systematic review of intervention strategies amongst deprived communities

Abstract Background Uptake of bowel cancer screening in the United Kingdom is sub-optimal and a socio-economic gradient evident. This review aimed to identify and assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase screening participation in deprived communities. Metho...

Two-Dimensional Eye Movement Characteristics of Infantile Nystagmus in Eccentric Gaze

Purpose: Infantile nystagmus (IN) eye oscillations are usually predominantly horizontal. However, the contribution of the vertical component and its relationship with the horizontal component as a function of gaze angle remain unknown. This study aimed to quantify fixation perfor...

Minimal zero-free regions for results on primes between consecutive perfect kth powers

We compute minimal zero-free regions for the Riemann zeta-function which ensure there is always a prime between consecutive perfect kth powers. Our computations cover powers k≥65 and quantify how far we are away from proving certain milestones toward an infamous open problem (Leg...

Steel Inter-Modular Connections for Resilient and Sustainable Modular Buildings: A Structured Comparative Review and Design Framework

Inter-modular connections (IMCs) govern the structural performance, safety, seismic resilience, and reusability of steel modular buildings, yet the existing literature on advanced IMC systems remains fragmented and connection-specific. This paper presents a comparative review of...

Strengthening evidence on migrant workers’ health in Nepal

Abstract Thousands of Nepalese labour migrants have died abroad in past decades, and morbidity is also high. The high volume of data collected through pre-departure health screening, unfortunately, remains largely unused. Making better use of health data, including by trusted pub...

Compassionate strategy: wayfinding, dwelling, and the practice of decreation

Purpose This paper addresses a gap in understanding the ways of attending and being that enable compassionate strategy. While compassion research identifies noticing triggers as key, and strategy-as-practice acknowledges embodied engagement, neither addresses the phenomenological...

The Impact of Differential Posterior Tibial Slope on Clinical Outcomes Following Revision ACL Surgery: A Retrospective Single-Centre Study

Background: Recent evidence has suggested that patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) revision surgery tend to have a larger differential posterior tibial slope compared to healthy individuals. The impact of differential slope on patient reported clinical outcomes f...

Dynamic Trajectory Planning for Urban Traffic Using Deep Learning-Based Traffic Prediction

Abstract Traditional trajectory planning systems in navigation applications generate routes based on the current traffi conditions at the time of departure. However, traffi dynamics are highly variable, and aroute that is initially optimal may become congested during the trip, le...

Diagnosed causes of sinonasal disease in 1600 horses and associations with clinical signs, computed tomographic findings and case outcome

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of equine sinonasal disorders has been greatly enhanced by using computed tomographic (CT) imaging. OBJECTIVES: To explore associations between specific diagnoses and clinical and CT findings and between specific diagnoses and case outcome in equine sino...

Managing performance in multi-country teams: IBM’s global talent pool

This presentation examines performance management challenges in multi-country teams using IBM as a case study. Global teams operating across time zones and cultures often face inconsistent expectations, communication barriers, and accountability gaps. The case analyses IBM’s use...

Graph-based complexity and computational capabilities of proteinoid spike systems

Abstract Proteinoid microspheres exhibit oscillatory electrical dynamics that encode rich temporal structure. We analyse five proteinoid spike-train datasets using a two-step nonlinear transformation based on spiral sampling and significant-digit extraction, producing a multi-nod...

A qualitative exploration of researchers’ efforts to record healthcare encounters

Recordings of healthcare encounters are a rich source of data, providing high-quality evidence to guide improvement in communication. Through a survey, we explored UK researchers’ experience of attempting to employ this method. Findings highlight challenges throughout the researc...

Dynamic drivers of an extreme heatwave over the UK in July 2022

Abstract Slow‑moving synoptic structures have been hypothesized to be a part of severe heatwave events over extended continental regions in summer, highlighting the potential impacts of the growing climate emergency associated with rising background temperatures. In this context,...

Characterization and functional evaluation of a fiber-optic instrumented impedance-controlled upper-limb exoskeleton

The use of active exoskeletons for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention is increasing in industrial environments. Wearable sensing technologies enable closed-loop control of these devices. However, magnetic disturbances and sensor fixation issues can compromise measurement r...

Sexual intimacy after breast cancer: A systematic review of qualitative studies on women’s and partners’ experiences in dating and romantic relationships

Body changes related to breast cancer treatment are associated with body image concerns and sexual and intimacy difficulties that adversely affect quality of life, yet remain frequently unaddressed by healthcare professionals. Although existing reviews have examined these challen...

Teachers’ perceptions of physical activity in children and young people with type 1 diabetes: a qualitative systematic review protocol

Abstract Background Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition usually diagnosed in childhood. It requires daily management to control blood glucose and avoid complications. Physical activity brings important physical and emotional benefits, but children with the condition are often...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are associated with improved 90-day outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty

Aims Obesity and diabetes are risk factors for developing osteoarthritis and associated with worse outcomes following total hip (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1as) improve glycaemic control and promote weight loss. The aim...

Reproductive decision-making in the context of inheritable conditions that affect appearance: Lived experiences and perspectives

Inheritable conditions that affect appearance can influence a range of life experiences shaped by social, emotional, and cultural factors. For individuals with such conditions (e.g., craniofacial conditions), considerations about having children may be further complicated by the...