The national minimum wage's effects on the non-wage benefits of labour migrants : evidence from the UK by Elfani, Maria

“…The thesis conclusion addresses the implications of these findings for National Minimum Wage policy, in particular to encourage policymakers to consider the minimum wage’s adverse effects on the UK labour market. …”
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3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid: characterisation and investigation of single solvent systems for delivery to the skin by Iliopoulos, Fotis, Sil dos Santos, Bruno, Moore, David J., Lucas, Robert A., Lane, Majella E.

“…Skin uptake but no permeation through the skin was observed for Transcutol® (TC) and dipropylene glycol (DiPG), while no penetration was observed for the solvents 1,5 pentanediol (1-5P) and tripropylene glycol (TriPG). The findings of the permeation experiments confirm the potential of simple formulations to deliver EA to the skin. …”
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An investigation of rhinovirus infection on cellular uptake of poly (glycerol-adipate) nanoparticles by Abo-zeid, Yasmin, Williams, Gareth, Touabi, Lila, McLean, Gary R.

“…We argue that the diverse endocytic pathways among the different cell lines, together with changes in virus nature, size, and entry mechanism are responsible for these differences. These findings suggest that NPs entry into virally infected cells is a complex process, and further work is required to unravel the different factors which govern this. …”
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Imagined cities (Voicescapes) by Scarso, Jacek Ludwig, Campkin, Alexander

“…Scarso’s Voicescapes workshops have been presented internationally, in contexts such as Royal Opera House’s Thurrock Trailblazer, Istituto Teatrale Europeo in Rome, London Metropolitan University and Spark Festival with the British Council in Hong Kong (2014-2019). The conceptual findings of this work were presented by Scarso in two papers, for Tate Exchange (2017), ACLA Annual Conference at Utrecht University (2017) and TaPRA 2019, University of Exeter. …”
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The “accountant” stereotype in the Florentine medieval popular culture: "galantuomini" or usurers? by Carungu, Jonida, Molinari, Matteo

“…Then, with its various folkloristic elements, The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio becomes the ‘manifesto’ of the popular culture in the Florentine medieval times. Findings: This study shows the change of the accountant stereotype from the medieval age to the Renaissance. …”
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Online training resources to aid therapeutic radiographers in engaging in conversations about physical activity and diet: a mixed methods study by Pallin, N. D., Webb, Justin, Brown, L., Woznitza, N., Stewart-Lord, A., Charlesworth, L., Beekan, R. J., Fisher, A.

“…Implications for practice: Existing online training courses could be used to support TRs to deliver physical activity and dietary advice in practice. Findings show that these courses can be disseminated within radiotherapy departments. …”
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Drivers, barriers and strategies for bioenergy dissemination in EU rural cross-border regions : a case study of the border region between Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic by Meyer, Maria

“…Both strands of data collection delivered similar perceptions, especially in the case of the stakeholders' motivation for biomass use and bioenergy generation, in addition to differing assessments regarding the barriers for the growing of bio-mass, and bioenergy generation – mainly prompted by the diverse economic and legal environments in each country. Among other findings, the study identified the fact that current market barriers resulting mostly from different financial incentives could be reduced if, at a European level, the various financial incentives were harmonized. …”
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The British film industry and the market for feature films in Britain 1932-37 by Sedgwick, John

“…This work tests this orthodoxy and finds it needs revising. In the absence of accounting information concerning box-office grosses, film budgets and rates of return, an Index of Film Popularity (POPSTAT) has been constructed from the exhibition records of approximately 90 leading London West End and provincial city cinemas for the period 1 January 1932 to 31 March 1938. …”
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Mixed tree nuts, cognition and gut microbiota: a 4-week, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover trial in healthy non-elderly adults by Haskell-Ramsay, Crystal, Dodd, Fiona L., Smith, Darren, Cuthbertson, Lewis, Nelson, Andrew, Lodge, John K., Jackson, Philippa A.

“…Conclusions: These findings indicate a positive effect of nut on cognition following only 4-weeks' consumption in a healthy non-elderly sample, as well as upregulation of a microbial taxa associated with gut health. …”
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Destination branding: a qualitative analysis of Bournemouth's projected image as a UK seaside resort by Panousi, Sofia

“…Semi-structured interviews were used with 25 tourism marketers from various tourism organisations of Bournemouth as the primary data source supplemented by the textual and visual content analysis of the tourism brochures and the tourism promotional website of Bournemouth to provide a fuller picture of this rather complex destination image phenomenon. The findings reveal that the effective promotional factors that tourism marketers use in order to advance the resort’s projected tourism image are the promotion of multiple images, the positive diverse slogans, the resort’s tourism promotional website and its complex brand identity. …”
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Thematic analysis without paradox: sensemaking and context by Ozuem, Wilson, Willis, Michelle, Howell, Kerry

“…Consequently, the authors provide a level of validity for thematic analysis through emphasising a specific methodological approach based on ontological and epistemological positions. Findings: Contrary to the common mantra from contemporary qualitative researchers who claim thematic analysis is often based on a static and enduring approach, the current paper highlights the dynamic nature of a thematic analytic approach and offers a deeper understanding of the ways in which researchers can use the right approach to understand the emerging complex data context. …”
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Marta Czok URBE by Scarso, Jacek Ludwig, Ionescu, Georgiana, Czok, Marta

“…In Marta Czok's paintings, the city can be defined as a metaphorical fulcrum, through which society is portrayed in complex, often crowded depictions, where the individual finds their meaning within the social relations in which they are immersed. …”
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An epigenetic locus associated with loss of smell in COVID-19 by Aslan, Elif Sibel, White, Kenneth, Meral, Gulsen, Akcay, Zeyneb Nur, Altundag, Aytug, Gur, Savas, Dokur, Mehmet, Baktir, Mehmet Akif, Batur, Lutfiye Karcioglu

“…Results: Using quantitative analysis, we found significantly lower levels of DNA methylation in the UGT1A1 locus in the anosmia group compared to the normosmia group, with a 14% decrease in median methylation values in patients with smell loss (p < 0.0001). These findings highlight potential epigenomic alterations in the UGT1A1 gene that may contribute to the pathogenesis of anosmia following COVID-19 infection. …”
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Chemical Treatment of Banana Blossom Peels Adsorbent as New Approach for Manganese Removal: Isotherm and Kinetic Studies by Rudi, Nurul Nadia, Mohd Apandi, Najeeha, Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar, Mohd Apandi, Affah, Lee Te Chuan, Lee Te Chuan, Ramathasan Nagarajah, Ramathasan Nagarajah, Suhair Omar, Suhair Omar

“…Using 0.1 M HCI, the maximal desorption rate of Mn was 92% in the first cycle, with a recovery rate of 94.18% Mn removal in 30 min. These findings support the use of BBP as a natural adsorbent for Mn removal as a treatment option for improving wastewater quality.…”
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Characterization and optimization of bioactive compounds from herbal plants using microwave assisted infusion by Mohd Shafie, Nor Shafawati

“…From gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) results, chemical compound of diethyl phthalate was identified in the MAI of P sarmentosum formulation. The finding of this study can be considered as the baseline study in exploring the use of microwave to aid in plant infusion preparation.…”
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A Sustainable Approach for Removing Organic Pollutants from Food Processing Effluents Using Unmodified Cocopeat as an Adsorbent by Nur Adila Ab Aziz, Nur Adila Ab Aziz, Fatin Najihah Ruslan, Fatin Najihah Ruslan, Wesam Al Madhoun, Wesam Al Madhoun

“…Besides, the maximum adsorption capacity achieved by unmodified cocopeat towards SS (1.5-14.0 mg/g), COD (16.88-17.75 mg/g), NH3-N (0.31-0.32 mg/g) and TP (1.46-1.50 mg/g) are comparable to the adsorption capacities reported by previous researchers. This finding suggests that cocopeat could potentially replace the commercially developed adsorbents for the treatment. …”
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CHARACTERISATION AND AREA-SPECIFIC RESISTANCE ANALYSIS OF BARIUM STRONTIUM COBALT FERRITE - SAMARIUM DOPED CERIA CARBONATE - ARGENTUM FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS by Umira Asyikin Yusop, Umira Asyikin Yusop, Muhammad Nur Fikri Osman, Muhammad Nur Fikri Osman, Muhammad Zul Idzham Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Zul Idzham Abdul Ghani, Mohd Azham Azmi, Mohd Azham Azmi, Tan Kang Huai, Tan Kang Huai, Nurul Akidah Baharuddin, Nurul Akidah Baharuddin, Hamimah Abd Rahman, Hamimah Abd Rahman

“…The morphology and element distribution analysis illustrated micrograph images and the mapping of the material demonstrated that all elements are properly distributed and mixed. Based on the findings of the porosity and density tests, each sample contained the acceptable range value of porosity between 21.12 % and 22.50 %. …”
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A Sustainable Approach for Removing Organic Pollutants from Food Processing Effluents Using Unmodified Cocopeat as an Adsorbent by Ab Aziz, Nur Adila, Ruslan, Fatin Najihah, Wesam Al Madhoun, Wesam Al Madhoun

“…Besides, the maximum adsorption capacity achieved by unmodified cocopeat towards SS (1.5-14.0 mg/g), COD (16.88-17.75 mg/g), NH3-N (0.31-0.32 mg/g) and TP (1.46-1.50 mg/g) are comparable to the adsorption capacities reported by previous researchers. This finding suggests that cocopeat could potentially replace the commercially developed adsorbents for the treatment. …”
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Factors influencing continuance of usage intention towards a gamified e-quiz mobile application among Malaysian higher learning students by Roslan, Rosfuzah

“…Additionally, these findings emphasise the importance of improving the gamification aspects of the technological product based on the factors studied, in order to secure the longevity of an educational application, produced by the higher learning institute.…”
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Void avoidance opportunistic routing density rank based for underwater sensor networks by Ismail, Nasarudin

“…Lastly, for VAORDRB, the network performance improved in terms of energy tax average (3%, 8%), packet delivery ratio (167%, 261%), and cumulative delay (68%, 57%) compared to EVA-DBR and WDFAD-DBR. Based on the findings of this study, the protocol VAORDRB is a suitable total solution to reduce the cumulative delay and increase the packet delivery ratio in sparse and dense network deployment.…”
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