Biomediated soil improvement in the mitigation of liquefiable sandy soil by Muhammed, Abubakar Sadiq

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Lassa fever susceptibility modelling and mapping in Nigeria using geospatial technique by Linda, Izah Ngozi

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Influence of waste glass and effective microorganism on the mechanical properties of concrete by Mallum, Isa

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Anti-inflammatory and anti-glycolytic effect of momordica charantia aqueous extract and charantin in lipopolysaccharide induced RAW264.7 cells by Lee, Shi Yan

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Applications of flow to work by Moneta, Giovanni B.

“…In the early 1970s, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi interviewed surgeons, rock climbers, composers, dancers, chess players, and athletes, asking them to report their experience when they engaged in the most challenging phases of their preferred endeavors, and he reported the findings in the seminal book Beyond Boredom and Anxiety (1975/2000). …”
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An exploration of a traceur's experience of lack of progression in parkour: a grounded theory study by Torchia, Kasturi D.

“…Parkour consists of practitioners finding a route through predominantly urban terrain, mastering various physical and psychological skills to overcome obstacles in the most efficient, effective way possible (Belle, 2009). …”
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Content-based indexing of low resolution documents by Md Nor, Danial

“…Image search is related with finding images that are similar for the known query image found in a given image database. …”
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Corporate governance practices and comprehensive income by López-Quesada, Erika, Camacho-Miñano, María-del-Mar, Idowu, Samuel O.

“…Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 237 firms from the Standards & Poor (S&P) 500 index during the years 2004-2009, multivariate statistical analyses are conducted to confirm the authors’ main hypothesis. Findings The results indicate that having high levels of corporate governance culture has a positive impact on a measure of firms’ financial performance, namely, CI. …”
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“Guide or conversation?” The experience of Second-Generation Pakistani Muslim men receiving CBT in the UK by Tarabi, Said Aris, Loulopoulou, Angela Ioanna, Henton, Isabel

“…“Benefits of CBT: Simple tools, big impact, enlightenment”, and “Limitations of CBT: Problems with language.” These findings seek to inform counselling psychologists and services working with SGPMM, to contribute meaningfully to existing research literature, and to encourage future research.…”

International Financial Integration and Long Run Trends in Short Term Japanese Interest Rates by Bruce, David, Bojkova, Viara

“…Japanese trajectories are then compared to those of key foreign short-term rates and their relationship examined using cointegration analysis to assess the impact of international financial integration. The findings suggest that lasting changes began in the inter-war period when short-term volatility persistence fell. …”
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On the conceptualization and measurement of flow by Moneta, Giovanni B.

“…The analysis reveals that, although the concept of flow remained stable since its inception, the models of flow that researchers developed in conjunction with the measurement methods changed substantially over time. Moreover, the findings obtained by applying the various measurement methods led to corroborations and disconfirmations of the underlying models, and hence provided indications on how to interpret and possibly modify flow theory. …”
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Electronic cigarette users lack intention to quit vaping by Skerry, Alex, Lusher, Joanne, Banbury, Samantha

“…We conclude from our study findings that the majority of vapers do not intend to reduce or quit using electronic cigarettes and this issue has fundamental implications regarding the long-term negative effects of vaping; that will take time to unfold and further research to fully appreciate.…”
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Redefinition of state apparatuses: AKP’s formal-informal networks in the online realm by Irak, Daghan, Öztürk, Ahmet Erdi

“…In the Turkish context, the use of Twitter as a means of communication is particularly pertinent, as it stands out as a unique channel for democratic discourse. The findings of our research confirm that the Twitter interactions of the 25 official and unofficial state apparatuses, with very few exceptions, constitute a network well-connected to the core, mostly represented by Erdoğan.…”
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Enhancing and embedding work-related learning: innovative practice in an Interiors programme by Newman, Kaye

“…Following the successful completion of my application to become a SFHEA (Senior Fellowship), the following article was based on its researched findings.and published with the investigations. The paper discusses the importance of work placement, and how the students positively respond to its challenges, excited about their career opportunities ahead.However when the students return from placement they quickly revert to old ways of working and engaging with with projects, in short our present classroom environment lowers their expectations of pace and professional working patterns.is there a way to encourage the students to work consistently throughout their designated time within the studios. the paper proposes a series of time related workshops that identify as a defined and prescriptive task that will work towards the larger body of the project. …”
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The first three weeks of lockdown in England: the challenges of detecting safeguarding issues amid nursery and primary school closures due to COVID-19 by Khan, Tehmina, Mikuska, Éva

“…This paper reports on quantitative and qualitative findings from 55 participants compromised of early years practitioners and primary school teachers working with 3 to 8 years old children in the South-East of England. …”
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Time is on our side: operationalising ‘phase zero’ in coproduction of mental health services for marginalised and underserved populations in London by Burgess, Rochelle Ann, Choudary, Natasha

“…Data were analysed using thematic network analysis. The findings highlight that coproduction is enabled by symbolic, relational and material resources. …”
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The spirit of adventure: a driver of attractiveness of the hospitality industry for young people during a pandemic crisis by Burlea‐Schiopoiu, Adriana, Baldo, Mara del, Idowu, Samuel O.

“…The conceptual model underpinning the empirical research proposes a direct relationship between job attractiveness and the spirit of youth adventure. Findings prove that young people are enthusiastic about working in the HI because they can easily practice their creative ideas. …”
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Schemas and psychological distress in skin disease: a preliminary investigation into the role of schemas in UK patients with psoriasis and eczema by Mizara, Alexandra

“…Results suggest that the combined group of dermatology outpatients can be differentiated in terms of schemas and those beliefs are predictive of their symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings have a clear relevance to the theoretical underpinning of psychological impact in skin disorders and to counselling practice. …”
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Oral history in UK doctoral research: extent of use and researcher preparedness for emotionally demanding work by Calabria, Verusca, Harding, Jenny, Meiklejohn, Louise

“…This article presents the findings from a recent mixed-method pilot study which explored (1) the extent of use of oral history in doctoral research both as a main methodology and a supplementary method of data collection, and (2) the conceptual, ethical, and practical needs of doctoral students engaging with oral history. …”
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Circular economy initiatives in supply chain: a systematic literature review and future research directions by Chokshi, Hemakshi, Agrawal, Rohit, Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Kumar, Anil

“…This review identifies research gaps and highlights additional theoretical approaches to the critical success factors of CE practices in the SC. The findings of this research will enable organisations to better understand the challenges and opportunities associated with CE practices and develop more efficient and sustainable SC strategies.…”
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