University of Ulster

Core components of physical activity interventions in the prevention and management of breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL): A scoping review

Background Breast cancer-related lymphoedema, a chronic and debilitating swelling condition, can occur as a sequela of breast cancer treatment. Physical activity is a key recommendation of cancer survivorship guidelines. However, uncertainties that remain around physical activity...

Conceptualizing Social Political Development Within Contested Settings: A Case Study of Youth in Northern Ireland

ABSTRACT During adolescence, young people develop civic identities and the psychological and social capacities that shape how they interpret and respond to social and political issues. However, relatively little research has examined how these processes unfold in contested settin...

Performance-based post-fire assessment of an RC high-rise building: a case study

Past research has predominantly focused on fire analysis in developed countries; however, there is a dearth of similar studies in developing countries such as Pakistan, where fire incidents in building structures are increasing significantly. This study presents a performance-bas...

Mitophagy and Noncoding RNA Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Molecular Mechanisms, Tissue-Specific Evidence and Translational Perspective

Despite significant therapeutic advances, T2DM remains a global public health challenge that leads to multiple complications, including cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and neurodegenerative disorders. Mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired mitophagy remain fundamental, yet incomp...

Impact of diabetes mellitus on the menopausal experience: A scoping review

Abstract Aims To identify, appraise and synthesise the current evidence relating to symptoms, experiences, management and impact of menopause on QoL among women with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and to identify evidence gaps. Methods We conducted a scoping rev...

Acoustic Controlof Spin States in Diamond Nitrogen-VacancyCentres

Abstract We report acoustic control of spin resonance in nitrogen-vacancy (NV–) centers in diamond using low-frequency free-space sound waves. Acoustic excitation redistributes spin populations between the |+1⟩ and |−1⟩ states, producing an asymmetric, tunable double-dip ODMR spe...

Incidence, Patterns and Predictors of Alemtuzumab‐Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Northern Ireland Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Background Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) is highly effective for selected relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) but can cause autoimmune thyroid dysfunction (AITD). Our aim was to retrospectively review patients and the monitoring of their thyroid function tests (TFTs) during and a...

Lights, camera, coopetition: film and television production in a peripheral region

While ‘coopetition’ – the simultaneous competition and cooperation of firms in regional clusters – supports regional value creation, its dynamics in peripheral regions remain underexplored. This research addresses this gap by examining the antecedents of coopetition in the film a...

LaserFit: A Low-Cost Laser-Based Optical Power Meter for Cycling

Cycling is one of the most popular sports and recreational activities. Millions of new people start to integrate bicycling into their daily routines every year. Fitness and activity trackers are the most powerful motivation tools for cycling novices and serious cycling enthusiast...

PhotocatalyticHydrogen Production from CellobioseUsing TiO2@Pt(0.5) Immobilized Photocatalyst

Abstract Photocatalytic reforming of biomass-derived carbohydrates is a potentially promising route for sustainable hydrogen production under mild conditions. In this work, we investigated the photocatalytic reforming of cellobiose using TiO2@Pt(0.5) immobilized on a glass plate...

The long shadow of the past: How Irish history shapes attitudes towards the Israel–Palestine conflict

Why do some publics engage deeply with distant conflicts absent direct ethnic or strategic ties? Existing explanations emphasise geopolitical ties, demographics, or elite cues, but these cannot account for the Republic of Ireland’s consistent pro-Palestinian stance, exceptional i...

Disciplinary literacy in high school CLIL Mathematics: a CEFR descriptor-based study

Abstract This study investigates the extent to which the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)-linked descriptors are transferable to mathematical and disciplinary literacy in Mathematics through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). It was conduc...

The impact of sustainability-driven and artificial intelligence-based personalisation on customer loyalty at South Asia-based airlines

The global aviation industry is rapidly switching to AI-based service systems, which leads to an important research question about the effectiveness of Western digital adoption frameworks in explaining the sustainable behaviour of distressed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that op...

Legal Mapping

Deliverable 2.2 (D 2.2), in line with the objectives of SWINS and its commitment to advancing a modern social policy, seeks to map the various strands of European Union (EU) law relevant to social services within the scope of Work Package (WP) 2. WP2 focuses on developing an adva...

Legal Mapping

Deliverable 2.2 (D 2.2), in line with the objectives of SWINS and its commitment to advancing a modern social policy, seeks to map the various strands of European Union (EU) law relevant to social services within the scope of Work Package (WP) 2. WP2 focuses on developing an adva...