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Wet and dry tropical forests show opposite successional pathways in wood density but converge over time

Poorter L, Rozendaal DMA, Bongers F, de Almeida-Cortez JS, Almeyda Zambrano AM, Alvarez FS, Andrade JL, Villa LFA, Balvanera P, Becknell JM, Bentos TV, Bhaskar R, Boukili V, Brancalion PHS & Dent DH (2019) Wet and dry tropical forests show opposite successional pathways in wood density but converge over time. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 3, pp. 928-934. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-019-0882-6

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GC-MS analysis and in-vitro hypocholesterolemic, anti-rotavirus, anti-human colon carcinoma activities of the crude extract of a Japanese Ganoderma spp

Elkhateeb WA, Daba GM, Sheir D, El-Dein AN, Fayad W, Elmahdy EM, Shaheen MNF, Thomas PW & Wen T (2019) GC-MS analysis and in-vitro hypocholesterolemic, anti-rotavirus, anti-human colon carcinoma activities of the crude extract of a Japanese Ganoderma spp. Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal, 18 (2), pp. 102-110. https://doi.org/10.4103/epj.epj_50_18

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Investigating midwives' barriers and facilitators to multiple health promotion practice behaviours: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework

McLellan JM, O’Carroll RE, Cheyne H & Dombrowski SU (2019) Investigating midwives' barriers and facilitators to multiple health promotion practice behaviours: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework. Implementation Science, 14 (1), Art. No.: 64. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-019-0913-3

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Achieving Self-Directed Integrated Cancer Aftercare (ASICA) in melanoma: Protocol for a randomised patient-focused pilot trial of delivering the ASICA intervention as a means to earlier detection of recurrent and second primary melanoma

Murchie P, Masthoff J, Walter FM, Rahman K, Allan JL, Burrows N, Proby C, Lee AJ, Johnston M, Durrani A, Depasquale I, Brant B, Neilson A, Meredith F & Treweek SP (2019) Achieving Self-Directed Integrated Cancer Aftercare (ASICA) in melanoma: Protocol for a randomised patient-focused pilot trial of delivering the ASICA intervention as a means to earlier detection of recurrent and second primary melanoma. Trials, 20, Art. No.: 318. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3453-x

Edited Proceedings

Haemodialysis Electronic Patient Portal: A Design Requirements Analysis and Feasibility Study with Domain Experts

Bouamrane M, Meiklem R, Dunlop M, Kingsmore D, Thomson P, Stevenson K & Greenwood S (2019) Haemodialysis Electronic Patient Portal: A Design Requirements Analysis and Feasibility Study with Domain Experts. In: Proceedings of 2019 IEEE 32nd International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS), Cordoba, Spain, 2019. 2019 IEEE 32nd International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS), Cordoba, Spain, 05.06.2019-07.06.2019. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/cbms.2019.00051

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A systematic mapping review of the associations between pregnancy intentions and health-related lifestyle behaviours or psychological wellbeing

Hill B, Kothe EJ, Currie S, Danby M, Lang AY, Bailey C, Moran LJ, Teede H, North M, Bruce LJ & Skouteris H (2019) A systematic mapping review of the associations between pregnancy intentions and health-related lifestyle behaviours or psychological wellbeing. Preventive Medicine Reports, 14, Art. No.: 100869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100869

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Effect of plant-based diets with varying ratios of ω6 to ω3 fatty acids on growth performance, tissue composition, fatty acid biosynthesis and lipid-related gene expression in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

Katan T, Caballero-Solares A, Taylor RG, Rise ML & Parrish CC (2019) Effect of plant-based diets with varying ratios of ω6 to ω3 fatty acids on growth performance, tissue composition, fatty acid biosynthesis and lipid-related gene expression in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics, 30, pp. 290-304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbd.2019.03.004

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The effect of high hydrostatic pressure acclimation on acute temperature tolerance and phospholipid fatty acid composition in the shallow-water shrimp Palaemon varians

Brown A, Thatje S, Martinez A, Pond D & Oliphant A (2019) The effect of high hydrostatic pressure acclimation on acute temperature tolerance and phospholipid fatty acid composition in the shallow-water shrimp Palaemon varians. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 514-515, pp. 103-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2019.03.011

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Molecular characterization of Hydrellia lagarosiphon, a leaf mining biological control agent for Lagarosiphon major, reveals weak variance across large geographic areas in South Africa

Mangan R, Carolan JC & Baars J (2019) Molecular characterization of Hydrellia lagarosiphon, a leaf mining biological control agent for Lagarosiphon major, reveals weak variance across large geographic areas in South Africa. Biological Control, 132, pp. 8-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.01.017

Article

Last chance for Madagascar’s biodiversity

Jones JPG, Ratsimbazafy J, Ratsifandrihamanana AN, Watson JEM, Andrianandrasana HT, Cabeza M, Cinner JE, Goodman SM, Hawkins F, Mittermeier RA, Rabearisoa AL, Rakotonarivo OS, Razafimanahaka JH, Razafimpahanana AR, Wilmé L & Wright PC (2019) Last chance for Madagascar’s biodiversity. Nature Sustainability, 2, pp. 350-352. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-019-0288-0

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The Effect of Temperature on the Physiological Condition and Immune-Capacity of European Lobsters (Homarus gammarus) During Long-Term Starvation

Albalat A, Johnson L, Coates CJ, Dykes GC, Hitte F, Morro B, Dick J, Todd K & Neil DM (2019) The Effect of Temperature on the Physiological Condition and Immune-Capacity of European Lobsters (Homarus gammarus) During Long-Term Starvation. Frontiers in Marine Science, 6, Art. No.: 281. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00281

Working Paper

Geochronologies from the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site: Optically Stimulated Luminescence measurement of monument foundation sediments and radiocarbon measurement of timbers

Kinnaird TC & Simpson IA (2019) Geochronologies from the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site: Optically Stimulated Luminescence measurement of monument foundation sediments and radiocarbon measurement of timbers. Geoarchaeological Assessment of Post-earthquake Kasthamandap Working Papers, 3. Not Online.

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Characterizing self-injurious cognitions: Development and validation of the Suicide Attempt Beliefs Scale (SABS) and the Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Beliefs Scale (NSIBS)

Siddaway AP, Wood AM, O'Carroll RE & O'Connor RC (2019) Characterizing self-injurious cognitions: Development and validation of the Suicide Attempt Beliefs Scale (SABS) and the Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Beliefs Scale (NSIBS). Psychological Assessment, 31 (5), pp. 592-608. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000684

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Inflammation associated ethanolamine facilitates infection by Crohn's disease-linked adherent-invasive Escherichia coli

Ormsby MJ, Logan M, Johnson SA, McIntosh A, Fallata G, Papadopoulou R, Papachristou E, Hold GL, Hansen R, Ijaz UZ, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K & Wall DM (2019) Inflammation associated ethanolamine facilitates infection by Crohn's disease-linked adherent-invasive Escherichia coli. EBioMedicine, 43, pp. 325-332. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EBIOM.2019.03.071

Conference Abstract

Emotional lability in hippocampal atrophy due to autoimmune limbic encephalitis

Argyropoulos GP, Moore L, Loane C, Roca-Fernandez A, Lage-Martinez C & Butler CR (2019) Emotional lability in hippocampal atrophy due to autoimmune limbic encephalitis. The British Neuropsychiatry Association – Annual Meeting. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 90 (Suppl 2), pp. A15-A16. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2019-bnpa.32

Keynote

The welfare of lumpfish

Rey Planellas S (2019) The welfare of lumpfish., Stirling, 27.05.2019-27.05.2019.

Article

Advancing conservation planning for western chimpanzees using IUCN SSC A.P.E.S.-the case of a taxon-specific database

Heinicke S, Mundry R, Boesch C, Amarasekaran B, Barrie A, Brncic T, Brugiere D, Campbell G, Carvalho J, Danquah E, Dowd D, Eshuis H, Fleury-Brugiere M, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2019) Advancing conservation planning for western chimpanzees using IUCN SSC A.P.E.S.-the case of a taxon-specific database. Environmental Research Letters, 14 (6), Art. No.: 064001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ab1379

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Update of the Scientific Opinion on the risks to plant health posed by Xylella fastidiosa in the EU territory

Bragard C, Dehnen‐Schmutz K, Di Serio F, Gonthier P, Jacques M, Jaques Miret JA, Justesen AF, MacLeod A, Magnusson CS, Milonas P, Navas‐Cortés JA, Potting R, Reignault PL, Thulke H & Chapman D (2019) Update of the Scientific Opinion on the risks to plant health posed by Xylella fastidiosa in the EU territory. EFSA Journal, 17 (5), Art. No.: e05665. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5665

Article

Appearance of systemic granulomatosis is modulated by the dietary supplementation of vitamin E and C in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) larvae fed inert microdiets

Ruiz MA, Hernandez-Ruiz CM, Caballero MJ, Fernandez-Palacios H, Saleh R, Izquierdo MS & Betancor MB (2019) Appearance of systemic granulomatosis is modulated by the dietary supplementation of vitamin E and C in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) larvae fed inert microdiets [Supplementation of vitamin E and C prevent granulomatosis in meagre larvae]. Aquaculture, 506, pp. 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.03.032

Conference Paper (published)

Impact of dietary starch on extrahepatic tissue lipid metabolism in farmed European (Dicentrarchus labrax) and Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer)

Viegas I, Trenkner LH, Rito J, Palma M, Tavares LC, Jones JG, Glencross BD & Wade NM (2019) Impact of dietary starch on extrahepatic tissue lipid metabolism in farmed European (Dicentrarchus labrax) and Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer). In: volume 231. 13th International Congress on the Biology of Fish: Select papers from the Growth and Metabolism of Fishes and the Muscle Growth and Development symposia, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Elsevier, pp. 170-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2019.02.025

Article

Effects of different photoperiod regimes on the smoltification and seawater adaptation of seawater-farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Insights from Na+, K+-ATPase activity and transcription of osmoregulation and growth regulation genes

Morro B, Balseiro P, Albalat a, Pedrosa C, Mackenzie S, Nakamura S, Shimizu M, Nilsen TO, Sveier H, Ebbesson LO & Handeland SO (2019) Effects of different photoperiod regimes on the smoltification and seawater adaptation of seawater-farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Insights from Na+, K+-ATPase activity and transcription of osmoregulation and growth regulation genes. Aquaculture, 507, pp. 282-292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.04.039

Article

Considering adaptive genetic variation in climate change vulnerability assessment reduces species range loss projections

Razgour O, Forester B, Taggart JB, Bekaert M, Juste J, Ibáñez C, Puechmaille SJ, Novella-Fernandez R, Alberdi A & Manel S (2019) Considering adaptive genetic variation in climate change vulnerability assessment reduces species range loss projections. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 116 (21), pp. 10418-10423. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1820663116

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Assets-based infant feeding help Before and After birth: a randomised controlled feasibility trial for improving breastfeeding initiation and continuation

Clarke JL, Ingram J, Johnson D, Thomson G, Trickey H, Dombrowski SU, Sitch A, Dykes F, Feltham M, MacArthur C, Roberts T, Hoddinott P & Jolly K (2019) Assets-based infant feeding help Before and After birth: a randomised controlled feasibility trial for improving breastfeeding initiation and continuation. Public Health Research.

Edited Book

Computational Intelligence Methods for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics: 14th International Meeting, CIBB 2017, Cagliari, Italy, September 7-9, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Bartoletti M, Bracciali A, Barla A, Klau GW, Peterson L, Policriti A & Tagliaferri R (eds.) (2019) Computational Intelligence Methods for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics: 14th International Meeting, CIBB 2017, Cagliari, Italy, September 7-9, 2017, Revised Selected Papers. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14160-8

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Performance, feed utilization, and hepatic metabolic response of weaned juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.): effects of dietary lipid level and source

Betancor MB, Ortega A, de la Gandara F, Tocher DR & Mourente G (2019) Performance, feed utilization, and hepatic metabolic response of weaned juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.): effects of dietary lipid level and source. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 45 (2), pp. 697-718. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-018-0587-9

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The impact of personalised risk information compared to a positive/negative result on informed choice and intention to undergo colonoscopy following colorectal Cancer screening in Scotland (PERICCS) - a randomised controlled trial: study protocol

Steele RJC, Digby J, Chambers JA & O’Carroll RE (2019) The impact of personalised risk information compared to a positive/negative result on informed choice and intention to undergo colonoscopy following colorectal Cancer screening in Scotland (PERICCS) - a randomised controlled trial: study protocol. BMC Public Health, 19 (1), Art. No.: 411. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6734-0