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A novel approach using cyanoacrylate ester fuming on surfaces with anti-climb paint
No full textThe use of fingermarks as evidence in forensic science remains indispensable with these being used for identification and/or elimination purposes. A wide array of methods and techniques have been developed to enhance, recover, and preserve fingermarks from various surfaces. However, the forensic community continues to encounter challenges when dealing with certain surfaces, among which is anti-climb paint, which presents unique difficulties due to its non-drying nature. This research introduces a systematic methodology, aligned with current forensic practices, to effectively develop and recover fingermarks from surfaces coated with anti-climb paint, addressing a critical gap in forensic science
Analysing cyber attacks and cyber security vulnerabilities in the university sector
No full textUniversities hold and process vast amounts of financial, user, and research data, which makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. In addition to the usual external threat actors, universities face a unique insider threat from students, who—alongside staff—may lack adequate cyber security training despite having access to various sensitive systems. This paper provides a focused assessment of the current cyber security threats facing UK universities, based on a comprehensive review of available information. A chronological timeline of notable cyber attacks against universities is produced, with incidents classified according to the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and incident type. Several issues have been identified. Limited disclosure of attack details is a major concern, as full information is often withheld for security reasons, hindering institutions’ abilities to assess vulnerabilities thoroughly and respond effectively. Additionally, universities increasingly rely on third-party service providers for critical services, meaning that an attack on these external providers can directly impact university operations and data security. While SQL injection attacks, previously a significant issue, appear to have declined in frequency—perhaps reflecting improvements in defences—other threats continue to persist. Universities report lower levels of concern regarding DDoS attacks, potentially due to enhanced resilience and mitigation strategies; however, ransomware and phishing attacks remain prevalent. Insider threats, especially from students with varied IT skills, exacerbate these risks, as insiders may unknowingly or maliciously facilitate cyber attacks, posing ongoing challenges for university IT teams. This study recommends that universities leverage these insights, along with other available data, to refine their cyber security strategies. Developing targeted policies, strengthening training, and implementing international standards will allow universities to enhance their security posture and mitigate the complex and evolving threats they face
Advancing virtual and hybrid team well-being through a job demand-resources lens
No full textAs the modern workplace evolves, the shift to virtual and hybrid team working necessitates a re-evaluation of well-being. While workplace well-being research has predominantly focused on the individual level, understanding team-level well-being is critical, as its underlying psychological and social processes differ. This study applies the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) framework to virtual and hybrid contexts globally, demonstrating the dual nature of demands and resources at the team level, where the same constructs may contribute to driving positive gain cycles or negative loss cycles of well-being. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we analysed thirty semi-structured interviews with leaders and twenty-nine focus groups with 3–6 team members each (n = 110) across more than twelve industries and geographies. Our findings revealed three candidate themes: “Choice Matters”, “It’s Business and It’s Personal” and “Leader as Social Influencer”. This research extends JD-R theory by advancing its applicability to team-level well-being in virtual and hybrid contexts. Practical insights include empowering teams through redesigning work practices to establish sustainable boundaries, aligning communication norms, and fostering inclusive connections that accommodate diverse needs in the modern workplace
Arcade carpets
No full textArcade Carpets (Bookwork) and Promenade, Blackpool (print) feature in this group exhibition
Mass culture, popular fictions and the paperback revolution
No full textThis chapter considers both the form and content of paperback fiction through a reading that places them in dialogue with other forms of popular culture, such as comics. Through a focus on controversies about content, the chapter considers differences attached to texts through their perceived audiences, both nationally and internationally, in the context of the US seeking to assert itself as a global political and cultural leader. The chapter analyses key texts of the 1950s such as Peyton Place, Naked Lunch, Howl, EC Comics, and the novels of Mickey Spillane
'A torch, a rope, a belly laugh’: Engaging with the multiple voices of support groups for people living with rare dementia
Full text linkPurpose: Rare forms of dementia bring unique difficulties related to age of onset, impact on family commitments, employment and finances, and also bring distinctive needs for support and care. The aim of the present study was to explore and better understand what the concept of support means for people living with different rare dementia (PLwRD) and their care-partners who attend ongoing support groups.
Methods: Representing seven types of rare dementia, source material was collected from 177 PLwRD and care-partners attending in-person support groups, with the goal of developing research-informed group poems, co-constructed by a facilitating poet. Data were analyzed through a three-step process involving linguistic analysis followed by structured-tabular thematic analysis, relational analysis, and concluded with an online survey about participation in the study.
Results: Linguistic analysis found that co-constructed poems remained faithful to the original source material offered by participants. These results provided confidence to subsequently conduct a thematic analysis of eight completed poems, identifying 15 initial themes. A further relational analysis between themes drew on six relational forms and identified an overarching theme “A Community, Not an Intervention” that describes the process of support for this population. Survey results revealed a varied but generally positive response to writing whilst reactions to the completed poems reflected strong emotional connections that resonated with personal experience.
Conclusion: This is the first study that we are aware of to explore the use of co-constructed research poetry to better understand how in-person support groups provide support for people impacted by di\u100000erent rare dementias.The poems portray the complex, dynamic and relational aspects of how support groups provide a necessary form of connection for this population. An overarching theme characterized the support groups as a community rather than an intervention. Findings are discussed within the theoretical context of positive social identity, social health and biosocial groups. The results also demonstrate that solicited words from participants can be faithfully portrayed in poems co-created by an experienced poet. This novel finding expands methodological options for the use of research poetry in healthcare and also o\u100000ers support group members further creative choices for engagement, connection and communication
Multimorbidity clusters and their associations with health-related quality of life in two UK cohorts.
No full textIdentifying clusters of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), also known as multimorbidity, and their associated burden may facilitate the development of effective and cost-effective targeted healthcare strategies. This study aimed to identify clusters of MLTCs and their associations with long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in two UK population-based cohorts. Age-stratified clusters of MLTCs were identified at baseline in UK Biobank (n = 502,363, 54.6% female) and UKHLS (n = 49,186, 54.8% female) using latent class analysis (LCA). LCA was applied to people who self-reported ≥ 2 LTCs (from n = 43 LTCs [UK Biobank], n = 13 LTCs [UKHLS]) at baseline, across four age-strata: 18-36, 37-54, 55-73, and 74 + years. Associations between MLTC clusters and HRQoL were investigated using tobit regression and compared to associations between MLTC counts and HRQoL. For HRQoL, we extracted EQ-5D index data from UK Biobank. In UKHLS, SF-12 data were extracted and mapped to EQ-5D index scores using a standard preference-based algorithm. HRQoL data were collected at median 5 (UKHLS) and 10 (UK Biobank) years follow-up. Analyses were adjusted for available sociodemographic and lifestyle covariates. LCA identified 9 MLTC clusters in UK Biobank and 15 MLTC clusters in UKHLS. Clusters centred around pulmonary and cardiometabolic LTCs were common across all age groups. Hypertension was prominent across clusters in all ages, while depression featured in younger groups and painful conditions/arthritis were common in clusters from middle-age onwards. MLTC clusters showed different associations with HRQoL. In UK Biobank, clusters with high prevalence of painful conditions were consistently associated with the largest deficits in HRQoL. In UKHLS, clusters of cardiometabolic disease had the lowest HRQoL. Notably, negative associations between MLTC clusters containing painful conditions and HRQoL remained significant even after adjusting for number of LTCs. While higher LTC counts remain important, we have shown that MLTC cluster types also have an impact on HRQoL. Health service delivery planning and future intervention design and risk assessment of people with MLTCs should consider both LTC counts and MLTC clusters to better meet the needs of specific populations. [Abstract copyright: © 2024. The Author(s).
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No full textArt Deco cinemas of Thanet
No full textFor Heritage Open Days 2025, we bring together the festival theme of Architecture with the centenary of Art Deco to focus on the elegant, streamlined, luxurious and, above all, ‘modern’ cinemas that arrived in Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and nearby towns in the mid-1930s. We find that, although Dreamland Cinema in Margate has become a definitive example of the style, it was by no means the only experience of Art Deco enjoyed by local and visitor audiences