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Language of Grief and Bereavement
No full textThis chapter introduces some of the ways in which linguistic research has been applied in the context of grief and bereavement. Through a discussion of a selection of relevant literature, it proposes that linguistic analysis, particularly analysis that focuses on metaphor, can provide valuable insights into the nature of grief which can then inform more supportive, tailored care following a loss. It also considers how the use of language can be either supportive or detrimental to the grieving process
Strange/r/ness: (Post)digital Intimacies in Uncanny Worlds
No full textIn this article, we interrogate strange intimacies in digital culture by engaging with the multiplicity and ambiguities of the strange, the stranger, and strangeness. We situate our accounts in critical intimacies research, and those that apply this in context of digital, mediated, data, and postdigital cultures. We argue for a foregrounding of the strange, and recognise the parallels between intimacy’s resistance to singularity and the way the strange can only be approached as plurality and multiplicity. Experimenting with strange/r/ness, we then draw on a heteroglossic framework to explore four examples that differently position the strange, exploring how the strange is found, what it does, and what feelings of belonging or non-belonging it creates. Our examples broadly map onto bodily intimacies, our intimate knowledge of ourselves, belonging in communities, and the relationship between intimacy, society, and politics. They run from the micro to the macro, while the distinctions between these elements always remain permeable. We finish with a discussion of the value of bringing the intimate and the strange together, revealing their relationship to one another, and highlighting the critical capacity that developing these two concepts together permits
Agroecological Living Labs as entry points for transition towards sustainable food systems:a novel framework for the evaluation of living labs at different scales
Get PDFAgroecological transitions are vital for creating resilient and sustainable food systems, as they balance ecological processes with social dynamics. Stakeholder engagement and collective innovation are essential drivers of these transitions and Agroecological Living Labs (ALLs) have emerged as promising platforms for inclusive, multi-actor collaboration that foster co-creation and knowledge sharing. This study introduces the ME4ALL framework–a structured tool designed to help ALLs assess their activities and impacts, align their efforts with the 13 principles of agroecology, and support participants in reflecting on their strategies, evaluating interactions, and identifying areas for improvement. Focusing on three ALLs located in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, our evaluation reveals that while ALL activities are linked to multiple agroecological principles, the degree of alignment is shaped more by national context than by scale. Notably, access to funding emerges as a scale-dependent factor, and political impacts–such as policy adjustments and enhanced dialogue with policymakers–are more pronounced at national and regional levels. By advancing our understanding of ALLs–their similarities, diversity and roles in agroecological transitions–this study offers both theoretical and practical contributions, providing a framework for comparing ALLs across local, regional and national scales.</p
Introductory editorial synthesis paper: Corpus linguistics and the language of COVID-19:Applications and outcomes
No full textThis article provides an overview of the papers in the special issue of Applied Corpus Linguistics on “Corpus Linguistics and the Language of COVID-19: Applications and Outcomes”. As noted in our original call for contributions, we believe that, while traditional corpus linguistic work can reveal valuable insights into the emerging language around COVID-19, it should be complemented by more applied corpus linguistics work. The pandemic posed a real-world problem which applied corpus linguists were well equipped to address using linguistic evidence from a range of sources. This article presents an introduction to the papers in this special issue which will be of interest to applied corpus linguists due to the variety of perspectives they present in relation to a number of key issues of importance to the field: the data they draw on, the various theoretical frameworks which inform the research, the methods they use to collect and analyse the data, and the discussion of how their findings may be applicable to citizens, decision makers, consumers and other stakeholders in public and private contexts
Essential Not Optional:Celebrating the Creative Arts in Higher Education, University of Lincoln, 26–27 June 2024
No full textAssociations between exposure to air pollution and obesity and related anthropometric measurements in adults:a systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textThe present study sought to synthesize available evidence for the association of ambient air pollutants on overweight and obesity and other commonly used anthropometric measurements. We searched five databases (OVID Medline, Embase, Pub Med, Web of Science, and LILAC) and grey literature till December 2024. We included studies that met all of the following criteria in the review: participants ≥ 18 years and reported an association between PM , NO , O or SO and at least one of the outcomes of interest and an observational study design. Two independent reviewers assessed the eligibility of articles and extracted the data. Meta-analyses were conducted using the random-effects model for outcomes with ≥ 2 studies. Risk of bias and evidence certainty were assessed using the JBI tools and OHAT, and GRADE frameworks. Based on meta-analysis of 41 included studies (n ≈ 150 to 3,900,000), PM was associated with 0.93 kg/m (95% CI [0.69, 1.16]), 1.17cm (95% CI [0.58, 1.75]) and 1.60 % (95% CI [0.75 to 2.45]) higher body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) respectively. Similarly, increment of PM and NO was associated with change in BMI and WC and increased risk of general and abdominal obesity. The results regarding O and SO were inconsistent. The certainty of the evidence ranged from very low to high. PM and NO levels were positively correlated with most of the obesity-related outcomes emphasizing the importance of considering environmental factors in public health strategies to manage obesity. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to establish causality and inform public health. [Abstract copyright: Copyright © 2025. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Extreme weather attribution:re-assessing company values using carbon emissions
Get PDFPurposeWe present an accessible method of estimating companies' potential extreme weather liabilities, which can be used by policymakers, accountants, financial analysts, lenders and others to help assess climate risks.Design/methodology/approachApplying the emerging tool of emissions-based attribution, we estimate firms' climate liabilities by proposing an innovative Gordon's growth variant model for firms' potential extreme-weather-event liabilities.FindingsUsing our modelling approach, high-emitting firms' exposures appear considerable, potentially 3% of market capitalisation from single events. We estimate extreme-weather-event liability growth rates, showing the challenges of economic growth (accompanied by emissions) outstripping climate damages.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides a novel framework that can be used to assess the cost of extreme weather (EW) events for firms. Empirical testing is left to future research.Practical implicationsOur novel approach to assessing climate liability costs is accessible and straightforward to use by numerous stakeholders. Governments can assess carbon cost implications for high-emitting companies and contextualise corporate value implications against societal costs during policy design when considering responsibility (and cost) assignment to emitters. Accountants and analysts can explore company value sensitivities to extreme weather phenomena, emissions estimates and evolving societal positions on climate responsibility, including litigation. This will allow markets and decision-makers to better respond to corporate emissions' regulatory or financial consequences.Originality/valueWe include warming intensification, allowing financial analysts, accounting and risk management professionals to explore potential event liabilities, revised emissions estimates and evolving societal positions on climate damages responsibility (including litigation). Our model enables key economic stakeholders to more effectively integrate the financial impacts of corporate emissions into their decision-making processes and avoid a disruptive transition
Visualising the cochlea, improvisation, and embodied interaction:the shape of sound installation and performance at Coventry’s Anglican Chapel, Paxton’s Arboretum London Road Cemetery
Get PDFThe Shape of Sound project is a site-specific installation and performance exploring how movement affects the sounds that we hear by creatively interpreting the anatomy of the inner ear. Using qualitative research methods such as Experiential Anatomy and inductive thematic analysis, this study asks how the historic and acoustic past of Coventry’s Anglican Chapel can co-curate contemporary installation and performance. This paper expands on the process, namely, the practice of visualizing the cochlea and embodied interaction. The relationship between sound and history created by the installation and performances housed within the Anglican Chapel (Coventry) is examined. These processes facilitated engagement with soundscapes in the immersive experience of the project. The researchers utilise the artist’s, performers, visitors, audiences’, and workshop participants’ reflections on the installations, performances, and workshops that have taken place in Coventry (United Kingdom) in 2021–2022. The project found that experiencing a space through creative or arts-based methods can prompt visitors to experience soundscapes. Combined with their affective experience, participants benefited through guidance towards a deeper understanding of the place and surroundings. The concluding section discusses the future of the project in the context of the sound signature of spaces housing the Carthusian order of monks
Power Line Energy Harvesting System for GaN Transistors Monitoring
Get PDFGallium nitride (GaN) transistors are a highly promising technology, with applications in high frequency, high-temperature, and high-efficiency power systems. However, they are susceptible to various electromagnetic hazards. As a result, in-situ state-of-health (SOH) active monitoring of the device during operation is necessary, with various efforts focusing on non-invasive approaches. This study presents the design and testing of a complete, in-situ, non-invasive monitoring system powered by energy harvested from the GaN transistor’s power line (PL). Experimental results show that an external low-power load of approx. 3.6 W, such as a standard server fan, is sufficient for the PL to generate approximately 16 µW and 64 µW (i.e., for two different GaN transistors) of radiated power at the transistor’s drain connection with the PL. This emitted energy, harvested using a 100 mH inductor, is capable of powering a remote SOH monitoring system consisting of a Microchip PIC24F 16-bit microcontroller, three MCP9700 temperature sensors, and an MRF89XA 868 MHz transceiver. The resulting system is able to collect sensor data and, after a brief energy accumulation period (the system’s warm-start charging cycle), wirelessly transmit it to a base station. To further illustrate the practicality of the proposed SOH monitoring solution, the two GaN transistors were intentionally driven into a thermal runaway regime while operating in low-power mode on a 12 W load. Under these conditions, the harvested energy/emmited radiation increased to approximately 620 µW and 3,216 µW, representing about 38 and 50 times the values observed in the previous low-power demonstration, respectively
Corpus Linguistics and Lexicography
No full textIn the past, dictionary makers did not have much evidence to support the information they included in dictionary entries. They relied on their own intuitions about register, word meaning and grammatical and lexical patterns, supplemented by the information contained in hand-gathered citations of word use collected from various sources by human listeners and readers. Computer corpora have enabled lexicographers to take a more thorough and less subjective approach to lexical description, working with large quantities of naturally occurring texts selected to represent a particular language or language variety, and examining the distribution of words and phrases and the way that they typically behave