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Sport psychology practitioner's perceptions and use of social media
(Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2022-12-19)While sport psychologists have recently been encouraged to embrace digital technology and social media use in their practice, little is currently known about the associated benefits and challenges of adopting these ... -
Stakeholder involvement in the development of trial material for a clinical trial
(Health Expectations, 2021)Background: Stakeholder involvement includes not just patients and public, but also those delivering treatment e.g. clinicians and students. Each stakeholder brings unique experiences to the process. The aim of this ... -
Standard vs. nutrient-enriched cow's milk and its impacts on child growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Nutrients, 2023-02-23)Stunting among children indicates malnutrition or undernutrition, hindering their growth and development. This will have negative effects on the overall health of children. This review investigates the effects of different ... -
Student perspectives on learning research methods in the social sciences
(Teaching in Higher Education, 2020)This paper addresses the perspectives of students of social science research methods from a UK study of their holistic experience of learning during two years of their postgraduate research training/ early careers as ... -
Successful treatment of hard corns in two patients using microwave energy
(Case Reports in Dermatology, 2020-11-05)Corns are a common foot problem accounting for nearly half of all problems seen within podiatry and chiropody clinics. Hard corns are concentrated areas of hyperkeratosis within the stratum corneum, typically found on the ... -
A survey of 'mental hardiness' and 'mental toughness' in professional male football players
(Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 2014)Background: It is not uncommon for chiropractors to be associated with sports teams for injury prevention, treatment, or performance enhancement. There is increasing acceptance of the importance of sports psychology in the ... -
A systematic review of the relationship between household food insecurity and childhood undernutrition
(Journal of Public Health, 2023-06-08)Background This systematic review aims to investigate the association between household food insecurity (HFIS) and undernutrition in children under 5 years old, thereby informing policymakers on the vital factors needed ... -
A systematic review on factors associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among adolescents
(Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 2023-10)Background & aims Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a global public health risk. The occurrence of adolescent NAFLD coincides with high rates of overweight and obesity, with an unhealthy lifestyle also playing ... -
Tearing up the page: re-thinking the development of effective learning environments in higher education
(Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2015)The development of effective learning environments in higher education (HE) appears to become increasingly prioritised by HE institutions. This approach reflects an increasingly ‘consumer’ focused student body, and HE ... -
Topical preparations for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris: systematic review and network meta-analysis
(British Journal of Dermatology, 2021)Background: Acne is very common and can have substantial impact on wellbeing. Guidelines suggest first line management with topical treatments but there is little evidence regarding which are most effective. Objectives: ... -
Training-monitoring engagement: An evidence-based approach in elite sport
(International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2019)Purpose: Poor athlete buy-in and adherence to training-monitoring systems (TMS) can be problematic in elite sport. This is a significant issue, as failure to record, interpret, and respond appropriately to negative changes ... -
The treatment of plantar warts using microwave-A review of 85 consecutive cases in the United States
(Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023-06-20)Background: Plantar warts (verrucae plantaris) are a common source of pain for patients and are often refractory to treatment. Previous work has shown a high clearance rate of verrucae using a surface-based microwave device ... -
TVET programme and health-related quality of life among low-income populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2024-03-05)Introduction: Education improves the economy and quality of life. The availability of skilled education in Malaysia is not restricted to the younger generation but is available to people of all ages, including those with ... -
Uncertainty stress and self-rated health during the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak
(Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2023-02-15)Objectives The COVID-19 crisis caused unparalleled uncertainty stress and health-related symptoms among Chinese residents. This study aimed to characterize stress status during the early stage of the pandemic and explore ... -
Understanding 24-hour movement guideline adherence and links to school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among children and adolescents with learning disabilities
(International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2023-12-06)This cross-sectional study examined the associations between adherence to 24-hour movement behaviour (24-HMB) guidelines and indicators of school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among a ... -
Undocumented: An examination of legal identity and education provision for children in Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022-02-02)Education is a fundamental human right. Yet there remain gaps in our understanding of undocumented children in Malaysia and their vulnerabilities in education access. This study aims to describe and contextualise undocumented ... -
Uneven intervertebral motion sharing is related to disc degeneration and is greater in patients with chronic, non-specific low back pain: an in vivo, cross-sectional cohort comparison of intervertebral dynamics using quantitative fluoroscopy
(European Spine Journal, 2018)Purpose: Evidence of intervertebral mechanical markers in chronic, non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is lacking. This research used dynamic fluoroscopic studies to compare intervertebral angular motion sharing inequality ... -
Unpicking the emperor’s new clothes: perceived attributes of the captain in sports teams
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2019)Much importance has been assigned to the role of the team captain. In this article, we test whether today’s team captains live up to these high expectations. Furthermore, we provide greater insight into the selection ... -
Using the STarT Back Tool: Does timing of stratification matter?
(Manual Therapy, 2015)It is likely that individuals with nonspecific LBP (nsLBP) constitute a heterogenic group and targeting treatment appropriately to those most likely to respond is of major relevance. The STarT Back Tool (SBT) has been ... -
Validation of 3-Minute Nutrition Screening-Paediatric (Paediatric 3-MinNS) for hospitalized children
(Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 2021-04)Nutrition screening in pediatric hospitals is not a common practice in many countries. This study validated the 3-Minute Nutrition Screening-Paediatric (Paediatric 3-MinNS) with Screening Tool for the Assessment of ...