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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Effect of n-3 (Omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers and body weight in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a systematic... by Khalili, Leila, Valdes-Ramos, Roxana, Harbige, Laurence S.

“…The reduction in the inflammatory marker’s tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) (−0.13 (−0.75 to 0.48)) and c-reactive protein (CRP) (−0.72 (−1.70 to 0.27)), as well as weight (−0.09 (−0.24 to 0.07)) and BMI (−0.13 (−0.29 to 0.02)) were not statistically significant. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the optimal dose and duration of n-3 consumption for patients with T2DM is 1000–2000 mg/d for more than 8 weeks. …”
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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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Outcome measurement in articular cartilage repair: exploring the patient perspective by Hambly, Karen

“…The first systematic review of the TAS for ACR raised important methodological issues relating to the use and reporting of the outcome. The key findings from this review were utilised by the researcher to inform the reporting of cross-sectional TAS data for the ACR and ACLR groups from this OHC. …”
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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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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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Effects of positive metacognitions and meta-emotions on coping, stress perception and emotions by Beer, Nils

“…Subscale scores had meaningful correlations with measures of maladaptive metacognition and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The findings indicate that the developed PMCEQ scale produces valid and reliable scores. …”
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The effect of temperature on permittivity measurements of aqueous solutions of glucose for the development of non-invasive glucose sensors based on electromagnetic waves by Jayanthi, Renu, Virdee, Bal Singh, Lubangakene, Innocent, Ganguly, Priyanka, Mariyanayagam, Dion

“…The accuracy of the analytical expression is shown experimentally to be above 99%. The findings from the study should enable the design of accurate noninvasive glucose monitoring devices based on electromagnetic sensing techniques.…”
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Reaction control and protein engineering of bacillus lehensis G1 maltogenic amylase for higher malto-oligosaccharide synthesis by Abdul Manas, Nor Hasmaliana

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Electrosynthesis of zirconia, zinc and iron supported HY zeolite-based catalysts for enhanced photodecolorization of dyes by Sapawe, Norzahir

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Green diesel blends design using decomposition-based optimization approach by Phoon, Li Yee

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Modelling of percent time spent following using spatial measurement approach for two-lane highways by Ibrahim, Muttaka Na’iya

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Woodpecker’s head inspired sandwich beam for improved impact resistance by Ali , Saddam Hussein

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Modelling of traffic control delays at priority junctions using artificial neural network by Mohammad Ali Sahraei

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Semi-closed circulation integrated multi-trophic aquaculture treatment system using aquatic organisms as biofilters to improve shrimp effluent quality by Lavania Baloo

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Critical success factors for sustainable green cleaning services and organisational performance by Osagie, Atamamen Fidelis

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