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View article: Exploring the role of community-based knowledge brokers in public health communication through the lens of self-determination theory: A qualitative study
Exploring the role of community-based knowledge brokers in public health communication through the lens of self-determination theory: A qualitative study Open
Background: Encouraging people to change their behaviour through public health messaging is challenging, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, many communities reported barriers adhering to government regulations and guidance due to the access…
View article: Public perceptions of biospecimen sampling and uncertainty in the context of personalised nutrition
Public perceptions of biospecimen sampling and uncertainty in the context of personalised nutrition Open
Personalised nutrition based on analysis of biospecimen generates individual-specific dietary recommendations and potentially, improved health. However, the science underpinning these approaches is evolving and uncertain. Additionally, use…
View article: Scenarios in Computing Research: A Systematic Review of the Use of Scenario Methods for Exploring the Future of Computing Technologies in Society
Scenarios in Computing Research: A Systematic Review of the Use of Scenario Methods for Exploring the Future of Computing Technologies in Society Open
Scenario building is an established method to anticipate the future of emerging technologies. Its primary goal is to use narratives to map future trajectories of technology development and sociotechnical adoption. Following this process, r…
View article: Sound Check: Auditing Recent Audio Dataset Practices
Sound Check: Auditing Recent Audio Dataset Practices Open
Audio AI models are increasingly used for a broad range of applications including music and sound generation, text-to- speech (TTS), voice cloning, emotion analysis, transcription, and audio classification. However, we have little understa…
View article: Ethics Statements in AI Music Papers: The Effective and the Ineffective
Ethics Statements in AI Music Papers: The Effective and the Ineffective Open
While research in AI methods for music generation and analysis has grown in scope and impact, AI researchers' engagement with the ethical consequences of this work has not kept pace. To encourage such engagement, many publication venues ha…
View article: The Rhythm In Anything: Audio-Prompted Drums Generation with Masked Language Modeling
The Rhythm In Anything: Audio-Prompted Drums Generation with Masked Language Modeling Open
Musicians and nonmusicians alike use rhythmic sound gestures, such as tapping and beatboxing, to express drum patterns. While these gestures effectively communicate musical ideas, realizing these ideas as fully-produced drum recordings can…
View article: Exploring Older Adult’s Views of the Age-Inclusivity of Physical Activity Websites Using the Think Aloud Method: Qualitative Analysis
Exploring Older Adult’s Views of the Age-Inclusivity of Physical Activity Websites Using the Think Aloud Method: Qualitative Analysis Open
Background Older adults are the least active in our society and may face additional barriers to taking part in physical activity compared with those experienced by younger people because of factors such as lower digital literacy and negati…
View article: <scp>FeBRILe3</scp>: Risk‐Stratification and Diagnosis of Serious Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants Less Than 3 Months Old
<span>FeBRILe3</span>: Risk‐Stratification and Diagnosis of Serious Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants Less Than 3 Months Old Open
Objectives Evidence‐based recommendations exist for early discharge (before 48 h) of young infants with fever without source (FWS) at low risk of serious bacterial infections (SBIs). However, concerns regarding the applicability of interna…
View article: Prenatal alcohol exposure before pregnancy awareness: a thematic analysis of online forum comments and misinformation
Prenatal alcohol exposure before pregnancy awareness: a thematic analysis of online forum comments and misinformation Open
Background Many women consume alcohol while pregnant before they are aware of the pregnancy, raising concerns about potential harms to the developing fetus. Official guidelines in the United Kingdom recommend abstinence throughout pregnanc…
View article: Open Research at the University of Bath: Awareness, Use, and Pathways to Engagement
Open Research at the University of Bath: Awareness, Use, and Pathways to Engagement Open
Open Research (also known as Open Science or Open Scholarship) is a movementunderpinned by a set of principles of transparency and openness to make research accessibleto broader audiences, including the public, and increase trust in resear…
View article: Increasing diversity in STEM academia: a scoping review of intervention evaluations
Increasing diversity in STEM academia: a scoping review of intervention evaluations Open
View article: Drawing on borders: a large-scale framing analysis of coronavirus in early UK news maps
Drawing on borders: a large-scale framing analysis of coronavirus in early UK news maps Open
Maps are a unique means of combining visual and textual communication, and have been ubiquitous in Covid-19 reporting. This article presents a framing analysis of 4,398 coronavirus-related news maps published across six UK news outlets dur…
View article: Personal care products use during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Environmental and public health impact assessment using wastewater-based epidemiology
Personal care products use during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Environmental and public health impact assessment using wastewater-based epidemiology Open
The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had profound consequences on people's wellbeing, societies and economy worldwide. This manuscript discusses public exposure to chemicals of concern in personal care products (parabens and benzophenones) durin…
View article: Sound Check: Auditing Audio Datasets
Sound Check: Auditing Audio Datasets Open
Generative audio models are rapidly advancing in both capabilities and public utilization -- several powerful generative audio models have readily available open weights, and some tech companies have released high quality generative audio …
View article: Misleading Whom? Assumptions about Map Users and Engagement Contexts in COVID-19 Map Misleadingness Claims
Misleading Whom? Assumptions about Map Users and Engagement Contexts in COVID-19 Map Misleadingness Claims Open
View article: Text2FX: Harnessing CLAP Embeddings for Text-Guided Audio Effects
Text2FX: Harnessing CLAP Embeddings for Text-Guided Audio Effects Open
This work introduces Text2FX, a method that leverages CLAP embeddings and differentiable digital signal processing to control audio effects, such as equalization and reverberation, using open-vocabulary natural language prompts (e.g., "mak…
View article: Time to ACT-UP: Update on precautionary allergen labelling (PAL)
Time to ACT-UP: Update on precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) Open
At a time when CCFL is considering the results of the FAO/WHO Expert Consultation 2020-2023, we summarise the prospects to develop an effective and homogeneous legislation at a global level, and the areas of uncertainty that might hinder i…
View article: Assessing the Performance of Citizen Science in a Food Hypersensitivity Research Pilot
Assessing the Performance of Citizen Science in a Food Hypersensitivity Research Pilot Open
Food hypersensitivity (FHS) is a significant health issue that has extensive impacts on quality of life and mental health, causing stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the most challenging settings for managing FHS is eating food prepar…
View article: “That’s just the way it is”: bullying and harassment in STEM academia
“That’s just the way it is”: bullying and harassment in STEM academia Open
Background The under-representation of women and other minority group members in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) academia is a problem internationally and is attributed in part to hostile workplace cultures. We dra…
View article: Simulating Policy Impacts: Developing a Generative Scenario Writing Method to Evaluate the Perceived Effects of Regulation
Simulating Policy Impacts: Developing a Generative Scenario Writing Method to Evaluate the Perceived Effects of Regulation Open
The rapid advancement of AI technologies yields numerous future impacts on individuals and society. Policymakers are tasked to react quickly and establish policies that mitigate those impacts. However, anticipating the effectiveness of pol…
View article: Analyzing Questions About Alcohol in Pregnancy Using Web-Based Forum Topics: Qualitative Content Analysis
Analyzing Questions About Alcohol in Pregnancy Using Web-Based Forum Topics: Qualitative Content Analysis Open
Background Prenatal alcohol exposure represents a substantial public health concern as it may lead to detrimental outcomes, including pregnancy complications and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Although UK national guidance recommends abs…
View article: Understanding treatment of pain during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in a two-year intercity longitudinal study using wastewater-based epidemiology
Understanding treatment of pain during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in a two-year intercity longitudinal study using wastewater-based epidemiology Open
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on the society, economy, and health of people around the world with consequences that need to be better understood for future pandemic preparedness. This manuscript provides insights into the us…
View article: Assessment of restriction measures implemented during COVID pandemics on community lifestyle choices via wastewater-based epidemiology
Assessment of restriction measures implemented during COVID pandemics on community lifestyle choices via wastewater-based epidemiology Open
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected lifestyle habits, and the mental health and wellbeing of people around the world. In this manuscript, two towns (Paulton and Radstock) and two cities (Bath and Bristol) in Southwest England (> 1 million people)…
View article: How harassment is depriving universities of talent: a national survey of STEM academics in the UK
How harassment is depriving universities of talent: a national survey of STEM academics in the UK Open
Introduction Despite efforts to increase girls’ interest in subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, there remains a large gender gap in STEM academic faculty. Methods We conducted a national su…
View article: Exploring Musical Roots: Applying Audio Embeddings to Empower Influence Attribution for a Generative Music Model
Exploring Musical Roots: Applying Audio Embeddings to Empower Influence Attribution for a Generative Music Model Open
Every artist has a creative process that draws inspiration from previous artists and their works. Today, "inspiration" has been automated by generative music models. The black box nature of these models obscures the identity of the works t…
View article: Through the Eyes of a Young Carer: A Photo Elicitation Study of Protective Resilience
Through the Eyes of a Young Carer: A Photo Elicitation Study of Protective Resilience Open
Caregiving is recognised as a source of stress with potential for negative health impacts as well as positive outcomes and development of resilience. For young carers, children, and adolescents providing care for close family members, adap…
View article: The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers
The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers Open
Background Addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults remains a public health priority. The restrictions enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously heightened the need for services to overcome social isolation …
View article: Prescribing Paradigms: Understanding General Practitioner Inclinations Towards Medical and Social Prescribing
Prescribing Paradigms: Understanding General Practitioner Inclinations Towards Medical and Social Prescribing Open
General practitioners (GPs) face complex decisions when choosing between prescribing medication or referring patients to social prescriptions. Increasing awareness of overprescribing and the risks of polypharmacy are a key driver of patien…
View article: Psychological influences on COVID-19 preventive behaviours and vaccination engagement in the United Kingdom and the United States: the significance of ethnicity
Psychological influences on COVID-19 preventive behaviours and vaccination engagement in the United Kingdom and the United States: the significance of ethnicity Open
Two studies are reported here: a mapping review of literature on the effect of ethnicity on psychological influences upon COVID-19 responses, and a survey simultaneously undertaken in the United Kingdom and United States designed to examin…
View article: Evaluating Messaging on Prenatal Health Behaviors Using Social Media Data: Systematic Review
Evaluating Messaging on Prenatal Health Behaviors Using Social Media Data: Systematic Review Open
Background Social media platforms are increasingly being used to disseminate messages about prenatal health. However, to date, we lack a systematic assessment of how to evaluate the impact of official prenatal health messaging and campaign…