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University of Bedfordshire

EducationLuton, Bedford, United Kingdom
About: University of Bedfordshire is a education organization based out in Luton, Bedford, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Social work. The organization has 3860 authors who have published 6079 publications receiving 143448 citations. The organization is also known as: University of Luton.


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TL;DR: Current methods for assessing the combined effects of dust and ammonia indicated that 8 of the 12 barn stockmen were at risk compared with 1 of the 8 cage system stockmen, and personal respiratory protection while carrying out tasks that result in high dust concentrations in barns is advisable.
Abstract: 1. The occupational exposure to inhalable dust and ammonia of 12 stockmen working in barn systems conforming to the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Freedom Foods requirements was measured and compared with established limits for occupational exposure. The influence of the type of task upon the daily exposure was assessed and comparisons of daily exposure were made with that of battery cage system stockmen. 2. The mean inhalable dust exposures experienced by poultry stockmen working in barn systems was 10.8 mg/m3 (9.5 mg/m3, time-weighted average), for a complete working day. This was greater (P < 0.01) than the mean dust exposure measured in current cage systems of 4.8 mg/m3 (4.4 mg/m3, time-weighted average). The individual values of dust exposure for 4 of the 12 barn stockmen exceeded the occupational exposure standard (OES) of 10.0 mg/m3 for inhalable dust, whereas that of all of the individual cage stockmen taking part in this study did not. 3. The mean ammonia exposure experienced by poultry stockmen working in barn systems was 14 ppm (11 ppm, time-weighted average), for a complete working day. This also was greater (P < 0.01) than the mean ammonia exposure measured in current cage systems of 8 ppm (7 ppm, time-weighted average). None of the individual values of ammonia exposures for both barn and cage system stockmen taking part in this study exceeded the OESs of 25 ppm, although the short-term limit of 35 ppm for 15 min was exceeded on a number of occasions. 4. Current methods for assessing the combined effects of dust and ammonia indicated that 8 of the 12 barn stockmen were at risk compared with 1 of the 8 cage system stockmen. 5. The average dust burden in daily common tasks such as maintenance and collecting floor eggs ranged from 5 to 15 mg/m3, while intermittent common tasks such as nest box checks and litter spreading ranged from 13 to 35 mg/m3. Tasks that had the highest exposure values included sweeping and partition removal, ranging from 63.3 to 70.7 mg/m3. 6. Designs of the typical barn systems investigated offer little scope for reducing airborne dust for common daily tasks. Personal respiratory protection while carrying out tasks that result in high dust concentrations in barns is advisable.

56 citations

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TL;DR: Data suggests eHsp72 concentration increases once systemic temperature and sympathetic activity exceeds a minimum endogenous criteria elicited during VHOT conditions and is likely to be modulated by large, rapid changes in core temperature.
Abstract: Extracellular heat shock protein 72 (eHsp72) concentration increases during exercise-heat stress when conditions elicit physiological strain. Differences in severity of environmental and exercise stimuli have elicited varied response to stress. The present study aimed to quantify the extent of increased eHsp72 with increased exogenous heat stress, and determine related endogenous markers of strain in an exercise-heat model. Ten males cycled for 90 min at 50 % $$ \overset{\cdot }{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{O}}_{2\mathrm{peak}} $$ in three conditions (TEMP, 20 °C/63 % RH; HOT, 30.2 °C/51%RH; VHOT, 40.0 °C/37%RH). Plasma was analysed for eHsp72 pre, immediately post and 24-h post each trial utilising a commercially available ELISA. Increased eHsp72 concentration was observed post VHOT trial (+172.4 %) (p < 0.05), but not TEMP (−1.9 %) or HOT (+25.7 %) conditions. eHsp72 returned to baseline values within 24 h in all conditions. Changes were observed in rectal temperature (T rec), rate of T rec increase, area under the curve for T rec of 38.5 and 39.0 °C, duration T rec ≥ 38.5 and ≥39.0 °C, and change in muscle temperature, between VHOT, and TEMP and HOT, but not between TEMP and HOT. Each condition also elicited significantly increasing physiological strain, described by sweat rate, heart rate, physiological strain index, rating of perceived exertion and thermal sensation. Stepwise multiple regression reported rate of T rec increase and change in T rec to be predictors of increased eHsp72 concentration. Data suggests eHsp72 concentration increases once systemic temperature and sympathetic activity exceeds a minimum endogenous criteria elicited during VHOT conditions and is likely to be modulated by large, rapid changes in core temperature.

56 citations

Book
10 Sep 2009
TL;DR: In this article, the Trafficking of children and young people: Implications for Work with Sexually Exploited Children and Young People 4. Interventions: Practice Issues in Work with sexually exploited Young People 5. Risk and Resilience 6. Doing Research in the Field of Sexual Exploitation 7. Young People's Participation 8. Therapeutic Outreach
Abstract: Introduction Part 1. Sexual Exploitation: Theoretical Frameworks 1. Sexual Exploitation: Child Prostitution or Child Protection? 2. Current Policy and Practice: Achievements and Limitations 3. The Trafficking of Children and Young People: Implications for Work with Sexually Exploited Children and Young People 4. Adolescents in Violent Partnerships (AVP): Child Abuse and Domestic Violence? Part 2. Interventions: Practice Issues in Work with Sexually Exploited Young People 5. Risk and Resilience 6. Doing Research in the Field of Sexual Exploitation 7. Young People's Participation 8. Therapeutic Outreach

55 citations

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TL;DR: The hospital's physical environment and organisational culture, deficits in the knowledge and skills of staff and students, and negative staff attitudes led to students struggling to provide care.
Abstract: Background Nursing students often care for older people with dementia during placements. The quality of the students' experience is important. Aim To explore adult nursing students' experiences of caring for older people with dementia in hospital. Method Four focus groups were conducted at one English university. The data were analysed thematically and this article presents the challenges that students experienced. Findings The hospital's physical environment and organisational culture, deficits in the knowledge and skills of staff and students, and negative staff attitudes led to students struggling to provide care. Conclusion More dementia-friendly hospital environments and better educated staff will enhance students' learning experiences. Nursing students require early preparation for caring for older people with dementia.

55 citations

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TL;DR: The most comprehensive summary of demographic and clinical profiles derived from a total of 195 IPEX patients with deleterious mutations in FOXP3 is reported, providing new insights into genotype/phenotype correlations, and clinical and genetic factors associated with increased risk of death and response to treatment strategies.

55 citations


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NameH-indexPapersCitations
Jie Zhang1784857221720
Oscar H. Franco11182266649
Timothy J. Foster9842032338
Christopher P. Denton9567542040
Ian Kimber9162028629
Michael J. Gidley8642024313
David Carling8618645066
Anthony Turner7948924734
Rhys E. Green7828530428
Vijay Kumar Thakur7437517719
Dave J. Adams7328319526
Naresh Magan7240017511
Aedin Cassidy7021817788
David A. Basketter7032516639
Richard C. Strange6724917805
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
20236
202248
2021345
2020363
2019323
2018329