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Pramod K. Nayar. 2024. Vulnerable Earth: The Literature of Climate Crisis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, x + 295pp., £ 90.00.
Get PDFWomen from minoritised ethnicities’ perception of cervical screening information leaflets
Get PDFCervical screening rates are dropping in the UK, with non-attendance rates remaining higher in those from minoritised ethnicities. Amongst barriers to attendance includes a lack of awareness of risk of cervical cancer and understanding of the role of screening. Information leaflets given with invitations to screening could address this, but these are generally seen as difficult to understand. This study explored the perception of women from minoritised ethnicities of two versions of a cervical screening information leaflet. 42 women from minoritised ethnicities completed an online qualitative survey. Half the participants were asked questions about the UK NHS cervical screening leaflet, whilst half were asked about a version that had been redesigned with patient and public involvement. Responses were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Six themes describe participants’ experience of holding concerns about screening, whilst being unable to discuss this with family members. The current leaflet was perceived as containing abundant information but is hard to navigate and intimidating. The redesign was perceived to address concerns about screening and was viewed as consoling readers into attendance. Redesigning the current UK NHS leaflet may help encourage people from minoritised ethnicities to attend cervical screening. Future research could investigate where people who are not engaging with cervical screening can go to have conversations about their concerns
Large-eddy simulation of vortex dynamics in transverse jet under combustor-like swirling conditions
Get PDFThis numerical investigation employs large-eddy simulation (LES) to systematically resolve jet-in-crossflow (JICF) phenomena with progressively increased geometric complexity, specifically targeting the aerodynamic characteristics of aero-engine combustor dilution zones. Through a staged approach beginning with fundamental flow mechanisms and advancing toward realistic configurations, the authors establish a methodical framework for isolating dominant flow physics. The study focuses on formation mechanisms, evolutionary dynamics of dominant coherent structures, and their consequential impacts on flow transport properties. Validation of the numerical framework was first performed using the canonical unilateral-jet configuration under uniform crossflow, confirming the LES methodology's capability to capture essential JICF vortex dynamics. Subsequent bilateral jet simulations revealed alternating shear-layer vortex shedding modulated by jet-to-jet interactions. Crucially, boundary-layer-free simulations demonstrated that wake vorticity originates not exclusively from crossflow boundary layer separation but also through interacting mechanisms: jet shear-layer instabilities and crossflow momentum defect regions collectively generate vertical vorticity components, ultimately coalescing into upright spiral vortices via merging co-rotating vortex pairs. For swirling crossflow conditions emulating combustor mainstream flows, the imposed strong streamwise vorticity fundamentally altered jet penetration dynamics. Swirl-induced spiral structures and vortex breakdown mechanisms dominated the flow reorganization, creating intensified three-dimensional turbulence. Quantitative mixing analysis revealed that swirl-driven flow reorientation coupled with fine-scale turbulence from vortex breakdown enhances turbulent scalar transport compared to non-swirling counterparts. These findings establish critical insights for modeling combustor-relevant JICF interactions while providing design guidelines for dilution zone optimization through controlled vortex manipulation
A short history of trans misogyny
No full textThis book provides a history of how states and political forces have trans-feminized various groups of people, all over the world, into a discretely stigmatized and feminized group. Colonizing governments, religions, police, and military forces have, for hundreds of years, wiped out traditions, roles, and lives that existed beyond the binary model of sex and gender. Jules Gill-Peterson’s concise and thoroughly engaging book seeks to explore how and why this happens, from the individual case outward to societal shifts
Building psychological resilience in women leaders: A comparative study between the University of Malaya (UM) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
No full textThis report, Building Psychological Resilience in Women Leaders: A Comparative Study between Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), explores the psychological, structural, and cultural dimensions shaping women’s leadership experiences in Southeast Asian higher education. Supported by the University of the West of England (UWE) and led by Dr. Tariq Umar with teams from UM and UGM, the project examines how institutional systems influence gender equity, leadership accessibility, and psychological resilience among women leaders.At UM, survey and focus group data from 84 respondents reveal both progress and challenges in advancing gender equity. While most participants recognize UM’s supportive culture and commitment to Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (GEDI), barriers such as work–life imbalance (88%), self-doubt, and gender bias persist. Statistical analyses using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) identified six interrelated constructs—Mental Health Support, GEDI Development, Accessibility to Leadership Opportunities, Self-Doubt, Gender Bias, and Work–Life Balance—demonstrating that institutional commitment to GEDI significantly enhances both leadership accessibility and well-being.At UGM, findings mirror similar tensions. Although inclusivity policies exist, 53.7% of respondents agree that women face greater obstacles than men, and over half report limited access to mental health services. Persistent self-doubt, uneven policy implementation, and cultural expectations constrain women’s advancement, though strong peer and supervisory support systems provide informal resilience.The comparative analysis underscores that psychological resilience in women leaders is not merely an individual trait but a systemic outcome shaped by institutional culture, policy, and leadership commitment. Both universities are progressing toward gender-balanced leadership through policy innovation, mentorship, and cross-cultural collaboration. The report concludes that sustainable leadership resilience requires translating inclusivity principles into visible, actionable, and psychologically supportive institutional practices that empower women to lead with confidence, empathy, and balance
Knowledge transfer and co-production for the adoption of bio-based solutions in construction
Get PDFThis paper explores the process of interaction among various stakeholders within the SmartBioC project, developed by UWE (Bristol) in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, as an example of technology transfer to promote the use of bio-based materials in sustainable construction. Through a participatory approach, the project engaged over 50 stakeholders through interactive workshops and gamification tools, including academics, professionals, construction entrepreneurs, policymakers, and end users. The results highlight increased awareness, new networks between research and industry, and innovative decision-making tools, contributing to the objectives of knowledge transfer and Third Mission
Interpretation guidance for MHRA regulatory considerations for phage therapeutic products
Get PDFOn 4 June 2025, the MHRA published ‘Regulatory considerations for therapeutic use of bacteriophages in the UK’. This was in response to recommendations made by the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Inquiry into the ‘The Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages’. The MHRA Regulatory Considerations for phage therapeutic products (PTPs) outlines the relevant regulatory route and requirements to use PTPs as licensed or unlicensed medicines. While this guidance provides the necessary information, it is recognized that regulatory information can be inaccessible to academic and small- to medium-sized enterprise developers who are often unfamiliar with the language, terminology and location of such information. The MHRA, in consultation with the Innovate UK Phage Innovation Network, has therefore developed this interpretation to help PTP developers understand what the guidance is saying, and what evidence is required for regulatory assessment of a marketing authorization application. Examples have been included throughout to provide context and as an aid to understanding
Exploring social perceptions of hiring individuals convicted of sexual offences in the United Kingdom: A methodological review
Get PDFPurposeEmployment plays a crucial role in the desistance process, yet individuals with criminal records often face substantial challenges in securing and maintaining jobs. This is particularly problematic for individuals with a sexual offence conviction. These individuals experience increased barriers to employment in comparison to those with any other prior conviction. This paper reviews the existing literature on the employability and related decision-making, with a primary focus on its application within the United Kingdom.Design/methodology/approachWe provide a critical review of the experimental literature on employer decision-making with specific regard to sexual offending. We also provide an overview of employment campaigns, such as “Ban-the-Box”, and their potential impact and limitations for individuals with a history of sexual offending behaviour.FindingsThere is a substantial variety in the types and quality of research studies examining employer decision-making, making it difficult to gain a comprehensive overview of the employment barriers faced by individuals with a prior sexual offence. Targeted research is required to create, implement and evaluate employment interventions for individuals with a history of sexual offending behaviour.Originality/valueThis paper provides a critical review of the experimental literature on sexual offending and employer decision-making. It highlights the complexities of conducting research within this field and provides recommendations for how best to navigate them. It also explores the Ban-the-Box campaign with a view to individuals with a history of sexual offending and highlights that a “one-size-fits-all approach” will not work, calling for more focused research approaches
Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications
Get PDFSexual violence/abuse (SV/A) is increasingly recognized requiring improved, evidence-based treatments. Delivery of group-based support in survivor services is common but often lacks evaluation. This qualitative study explored how survivors experienced groups and wanted recovery measured. Semistructured interviews with survivors of SV/A from two groups (N = 13, female: 25–64 years: mainly White British, heterosexual) were analyzed using an inductive approach to thematic analysis. Three overarching themes were identified including “anger,” recovery “in the company of” others and “different destinations.” The work contributes recognition of the need for evaluation with meaning to survivors and the potential for anger to be used in group activism
“You just can’t do that in dementia care”: Barriers to partnership working within dementia services for people from South Asian communities
Get PDFBackground: People from South Asian communities are under-represented at all levels of dementia services. Consequently, there is pressure for the statutory sector to deliver services in partnership with Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprises (VCFSEs). This study set out to explore the constraints to effective partnership working which prevent dementia care from being delivered in an equitable way.Methods: Data collection consisted of two phases. First, we interviewed seven people with experience of partnership working and developed three fictional vignettes that were representative of the challenges they faced. We then used these vignettes to stimulate discussion in focus groups and interviews with 13 VCFSE and 16 statutory sector participants. Data was analysed using deductive thematic analysis.Findings: Three themes were developed during the analysis. First, White British-centric services focused on the challenges for statutory services in meeting the needs of South Asians, developing flexible, responsive services and making inclusive partnership working truly meaningful. Second, VCFSE participants (but not statutory service participants) associated a failure to deliver effective partnership working with unconscious bias operating within systems, leading to the devaluing of their expertise and to their views being ignored. Finally, participants emphasised the need to prioritise relationships if they were to meet the challenges of developing partnership working.Conclusion: We identified three constraints acting to prevent effective partnership working. First, the different meanings that statutory and VCFSE participants attach to challenges threatens their ability to develop a shared understanding of the needs of communities. Second, a reluctance to explicitly address service deficiencies can mean that stereotypes remain unaddressed. Finally, while both parties lacked power to change the fundamentals of service delivery, power and resources were also unbalanced with VCSFE services being more reliant on the statutory sector