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Mapping Tumor–Stroma–ECM Interactions in Spatially Advanced 3D Models of Pancreatic Cancer
No full text'Sweet Rose, Fair Flower': A 'Shakespearean' Poem in The Passionate Pilgrim'
No full textThe poem that appears as number 10 in William Jaggard’s The Passionate Pilgrim (c. 1598), 'Sweet rose, fair flower, untimely plucked, soon vaded’, is rarely given any critical attention; its authorship by Shakespeare neither proven or disproven. This article argues that it is a unique and transgressive lyric, which turns a number of Renaissance elegiac conventions to profane use, and that the ‘Shakespearean effect’ it produced for readers in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century was created not just by its resemblance to Venus and Adonis but by some intriguing similarities with Shakespeare’s Sonnets. It is a poem which asks us to think again about what kind of ‘sonnets’ Shakespeare may have written and what we allow into the Shakespearean poetic canon
“It Was a Reminder of My Own Freedom”: Reflections on the First LGBTQ+ Centered Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship
No full textThis study explores the impact of the first LGBTQ + centered Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship on participating LGBTQ + therapists. Through thematic analysis, this study found that creating a identity-based training fostered a safe and accepting environment where LGBTQ + identifying therapists felt comfortable exploring aspects of their own identities and attachment styles. This safety created a deeper understanding of EFCT which increased therapists' confidence and preparedness to work with relationships using EFCT. Overall, the findings emphasize the importance of identity-centered trainings for LGBTQ + therapists using evidence-based treatments and adds to the literature about the potential for identity centered trainings
Adrienne Hart in conversation with Alexandra Kolb
Get PDFInterview conducted as part of the BA/Leverhulme-funded project 'On Air: Exploring the historical, scientific and political impacts of inflatables in choreography
Evaluating the Efficacy of Amanda: A Voice-Based Large Language Model Chatbot for Relationship Challenges
No full textDigital health interventions are increasingly necessary to bridge gaps in mental health care, providing scalable and accessible solutions to address unmet needs. Relationship challenges, a significant driver of individual well-being and distress, are often under-supported due to barriers such as stigma, cost, and limited access to trained therapists. This study evaluates Amanda, a GPT-4-powered voice-based chatbot, designed to deliver single-session relationship support and enhance therapeutic engagement through natural and collaborative interactions. Participants (N = 54) completed a range of clinical outcome measures and their attitudes toward chatbots and digital health interventions pre- and post-intervention as well as two weeks later. In the interactions with the chatbot, the participants explored a range of relational issues and reported significant improvements in problem-specific outcomes, including reduced distress, enhanced communication, and greater confidence in managing conflicts directly after the interaction as well as two weeks later. While generic relationship outcomes showed only delayed improvements, individual well-being did not significantly change. Participants rated Amanda highly on usability, therapeutic skills, and working alliance, with reduced repetitiveness compared to the text-based version. These findings underscore the potential of voice-based chatbots to deliver accessible and effective relationship support. Future research should explore multi-session formats, clinical populations, and comparisons with other large language models to refine and expand AI-powered interventions
A randomised controlled trial of the effects of Galacto-Oligosaccharides on the gut brain-axis of young females
No full textCritical success factors for public private partnership (PPP) in hospital services
No full textBackground Given the importance of health services delivery, especially under a public-private partnership agreement, attention to the related success factors is overly essential. This study thus intends to explore critical success factors and analyze the agreement of public and private partners on these factors in hospital services. Method A mixed-method study was conducted; first in a qualitative phase the critical success factors, via 25 face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with the purposely recruited hospital managers, heads of diagnostic services, and managers of private companies were identified. Interviews were then transcribed and analyzed using conventional content analysis, assisted by “MAXQDA-12”. In the quantitative phase, the consensus upon these factors were sought using a questionnaire survey and analyzed according to the RAF analysis. Results A number of 52 factors categorized under nine main categories represented the key, agreed-upon success factors for implementing PPP. The highest agreement was on the ‘Legal aspects of partnership’ and the lowest upon the ‘Partnership execution’. Conclusions Weak agreement among the partners could evidently jeopardize the success of any PPP initiative and there is a need for more interaction and negotiation to have a win-win partnership
Sustainability & Responsible Management Practices in Supply Chain Operations in Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates how sustainability and responsible management practices enhance supply chain resilience in Nigeria. Combining surveys and interviews with 284 professionals, it reveals positive links between green, social, and ethical practices with resilience. While firms benefit from concrete sustainability initiatives, challenges like emissions measurement and community engagement persist. This research, unique in focusing on a developing African economy, underscores the need for integrated sustainability practices through policies, partnerships, and operationalizing goals. It demonstrates the business case for proactive sustainability, offering not just moral benefits but also risk mitigation and continuity advantages. Moving forward, avoiding superficial decoupling and resource commitments are crucial for success.Keywords: Supply chain resilience, Responsible management, Sustainability, Green technology, Ethical sourcing, Supply source integrit
