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View article: Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires
Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires Open
Handling large off-the-road tires poses significant safety risks in surface mines, often leading to fatal accidents. This study aims to scientifically address the industry-wide knowledge gap regarding the impacts of various operational and…
View article: New academics’ experiences of induction to teaching: using Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) to understand and improve induction experiences
New academics’ experiences of induction to teaching: using Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) to understand and improve induction experiences Open
Linda Allin - ORCID: 0000-0002-8101-6631 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8101-6631
View article: The effect of a 12-week multivitamin supplement on everyday functioning in older adults: a double blind, placebo controlled, parallel groups trial
The effect of a 12-week multivitamin supplement on everyday functioning in older adults: a double blind, placebo controlled, parallel groups trial Open
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View article: The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Health and Psychosocial Functioning in Older Adults Aged 70 and Over
The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Health and Psychosocial Functioning in Older Adults Aged 70 and Over Open
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a state-imposed lockdown in the UK; there are many psychosocial consequences of pandemics, with older adults potentially at an increased risk. The current study assessed psychosocial functioning in a sample of …
View article: Mobility in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Predicting Successful Mobility Using an Instrumented Battery of Novel Measures
Mobility in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Predicting Successful Mobility Using an Instrumented Battery of Novel Measures Open
Mobility in older adults is associated with better quality of life. However, evidence suggests that older people spend less time out-of-home than younger adults. Traditional methods for assessing mobility have serious limitations. Wearable…
View article: New academics’ experiences of induction to teaching: an Activity Theory approach
New academics’ experiences of induction to teaching: an Activity Theory approach Open
In this article we present findings of a research project investigating the experiences of new academics in the process of becoming effective teachers, using an Activity Theory framework (Engestrom, 2001 ). The research was undertaken in a…
View article: Why Won’t They Exercise More? Development of a Tool to Assess Motivators and Barriers to Exercise in Older Adults
Why Won’t They Exercise More? Development of a Tool to Assess Motivators and Barriers to Exercise in Older Adults Open
Objectives The aim was to develop a quantitative tool to measure perceived motivators and barriers to exercise amongst older adults in order to facilitate the development of bespoke interventions. Methods Focus groups conducted with partic…
View article: Scores Obtained from a Simple Cognitive Test of Visuospatial Episodic Memory Performed Decades before Death Are Associated with the Ultimate Presence of Alzheimer Disease Pathology
Scores Obtained from a Simple Cognitive Test of Visuospatial Episodic Memory Performed Decades before Death Are Associated with the Ultimate Presence of Alzheimer Disease Pathology Open
Background: Community- or population-based longitudinal studies of cognitive ability with a brain donation end point offer an opportunity to examine relationships between pathology and cognitive state prior to death. Discriminating the ear…
View article: Both symbolic and embodied representations contribute to spatial language processing: Evidence from younger and older adults
Both symbolic and embodied representations contribute to spatial language processing: Evidence from younger and older adults Open
Building on earlier neuropsychological work, we adopted a novel individual differences approach to examine the relationship between spatial language and a wide range of both verbal and nonverbal abilities. Three new measures were developed…