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Abel, A., Bispo, A., Simao, J., Silva Neto, A., Barcella, J., Oyama, L., Pereira, B., Bueno, Allain ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9456-8558 and Alonso-Vale, M. (2026) Pyriproxyfen and diflubenzuron pesticides impair human adipose stem cell function: evidence of redox imbalance, KDM6B upregulation, and dysregulated adipogenesis. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 212 (116057). pp. 1-10. ISSN 0278-6915

Bell, Robin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7325-4277, Kirchberg, Liza and Warren, Vessela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6016-1821 (2026) Applying the Grounded Delphi Method to Identify Consensus: Finding Consensus within Sustainability Managers Regarding the Corporate Sustainable Transformation Process. Sage Research Methods: Business and Management. pp. 1-21.

Bray, Jennifer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-7643 and Evans, Shirley ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6158-1433 (2026) Loneliness and social isolation: What role can Meeting Centres for people affected by dementia in the United Kingdom play? Working with Older People. pp. 1-9. ISSN Print: 1366-3666 Online: 2042-8790

Brimmell, Jack, Lee, Naomi Anne ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0973-6394 and Spokes, Matthew (2026) The Influence of Sport Expertise on Response and Cognitive Inhibition. Perceptual and Motor Skills. pp. 1-22. ISSN 0031-5125 Online ISSN: 1558-688X

Chapman, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4207-2809, Latif, Z., Stack, Rebecca ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0516-0228, Keenan, A., Gul, H., Emery, P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-8482, Mankia, K., Raza, K. and Siddle, H. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6015-332X (2026) Living with palindromic rheumatism: a qualitative interview study. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 10 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2514-1775

Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Bateman, James and Willems, M. (2026) Blackcurrant Anthocyanin Supplementation alters Exercise-Induced Substrate Utilisation - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Dietary Supplements, Latest. pp. 1-16. ISSN Print: 1939-0211 Online: 1939-022X

Cooke, Julie (2026) A crisis in care: the devaluation of fundamental nursing skills places pressure on the global delivery of health and social care. Journal of Research in Nursing, Online (First). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1744-9871

Dale, Jenny, Poultney, Susan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7481-3519 and Lewis, Alison ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2131-2540 (2026) Nursing and social work students working together to safeguard children – Using simulation to improve knowledge of the child protection system. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 42 (100797). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2405-4526

Dale, O. and Francis, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7457-5665 (2026) Disrupting the set piece: Patterns in defensive lineout strategies in the 2022/23 English championship. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, Online (First). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1747-9541

Darwin, Z., Bainbridge, Ash, Bekiropoulou, A. and Greenfield, M. (2026) Enduring hope and loss: qualitative evidence synthesis of LGBTQ+ experiences of perinatal loss. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16. pp. 1-18. ISSN 1664-0640

Devine, Luke (2026) Book review of The Jewish Pedlar: An Untold Criminal History, by Tony Kushner, Manchester, Manchester University Press, 2025, 344 pp. ISBN: 9781526178022, £20 (hardcover). Immigrants and Minorities, Latest. pp. 1-3. ISSN 1744-0521; Linking ISSN (ISSN-L): 0261-9288

Engelke, Christian, Bell, Robin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7325-4277 and Haq, Muhibul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6281-5999 (2026) Market orientation and servitization in family-owned horticultural enterprises. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 43 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1936-4490

Felstead, Ruth (2026) Creating Patriotic Citizens for an Imperial Country? Value Inculcation in the Elementary Schools of Birmingham and Worcestershire, 1880–1902. History of Education, Latest. pp. 1-21. ISSN 0046-760X Online: 1464-5130

Hill, Emma and Sealey, Clive ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3997-6949 (2026) The use of validated work stress and resilience assessment tools: A mixed method study of their applicability and understanding in the Occupation Therapy Workplace. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Online (First). pp. 1-29. ISSN Print: 0308-0226 Online:1477-6006

Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079 (2026) A relationship- based approach to tackling unemployment in disadvantaged communities. International Journal of Social Pedagogy, 15 (1 [3]). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2051-5804

Holdstock, Kaytie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3259-2522 (2026) “I’m just not artistic.” An exploration of Initial Teacher Education trainees’ confidence in their art-ability and their perceptions of teaching the primary art and design curriculum. International Journal of Art and Design Education, Early (View). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1476-8062 eISSN: 1476-8070

Holland, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-9562, Hughes, J. and De Ste Croix, M. (2026) Chronic ankle instability in females: effectiveness of home-based exercises following joint mobilisation. Sport Sciences for Health, 22 (117). pp. 1-8. ISSN Electronic: 1825-1234

I'Anson, C. and Woodward, Dave ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1993-0852 (2026) Championing a Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Programme through PE and Sport. Physical Education Matters, 21 (1). pp. 24-27. ISSN 1751-0988

Kington, Alison ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5619-2353 (2026) Quality in Teaching Across a Career: The Use of Personal Constructs Within a Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Design. International Journal of Multiple Research Methods, 17 (1). (In Press)

Leal Filho, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1241-5225, Wall, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2334-3279, Emblen-Perry, Kay ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8841-650X, Sigahi, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2595-5220, Rampasso, I. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1633-6628 and Anholon, R. (2026) Sustainability Practices by the Banking Sector to Support Small Organizations Toward SDG 9. Sustainable Development, Early (View). pp. 1-7. ISSN 0968-0802

Lengthorn, Elena ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4816-1361 (2026) Engaging with the 'Generational Bowl': Connecting to those inheriting a world in crisis. Environmental Education, 138 (Winter). pp. 12-13. ISSN 0309-8451

Lengthorn, Elena ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4816-1361 (2026) Wildlife on Wednesday: Nurturing nature connectedness in ITE at the University of Worcester. Environmental Education, 138 (Winter). pp. 27-28. ISSN 0309-8451

Mojtahedi, D., Whitfield, S., Watson, D., Farrimond, C., Fozzard, T., Brimmell, Jack and Ruddick, L. (2026) Is This a Psychopath’s Sport? Examining the Prevalence of Dark Personality Traits and Sportspersonship Among Combat Sports Athletes. Martial Arts Studies, 19. pp. 16-28. ISSN 2057-5696

Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Unwin, Peter ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1985-1959 (2026) Recognition and Risk: Ethnic Monitoring, Healthcare Access, and Everyday Discrimination in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities in the UK. Sociology of Health & Illness. ISSN 0141-9889 (In Press)

Monaghan, Chris ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9331-804X (2026) Clarifying Contempt of Court: When Intention Is Irrelevant. Cambridge Law Journal. (In Press)

Monaghan, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2027-6915 (2026) Jurors and the use of extraneous material during deliberations: comparing the issues raised by two recent cases from England and Wales and New South Wales. Criminal Law Review, 2026 (1). pp. 4-18. ISSN 0011-135X

Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Downs, J., Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Foye, U., Bartel, H., Griffiths, J. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2026) “I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men. Journal of Eating Disorders. pp. 1-60. ISSN 2050-2974

Nicholls, S., Groom, R., Francis, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7457-5665, Parmar, N. and James, N. (2026) From roots to branches: Developing relational, practical, and technical competencies in performance analysis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. pp. 1-22. ISSN 1747-9541 (print) 2048-397X (eISSN) (In Press)

Nkiko, Cedric ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5537-3750 (2026) Systematic review of business strategies for climate-induced migration adaptation through ESG in Sub-Saharan Africa. Discover Sustainability, 7 (271). pp. 1-30. ISSN 2662-9984

Norman, Kay and Murphy, C. (2026) Advanced clinical practitioners' role in reducing readmissions for patients aged over 65 years. International Journal for Advancing Practice, 4 (1). pp. 11-16. ISSN 2753-5924

Ochoa-Lácar, J., Calleja-González, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2575-7168, Vaquera, Alejandro and Flórez-Gil, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1347-7196 (2026) Are Specific Performance Factors Influenced by Stress-Related Sleep Disturbances in Basketball Players? A PRISMA-Guided Descriptive and Qualitative Systematic Review. Applied Sciences, 16 (4). pp. 1-19. ISSN 2076-3417

Opoku Mensah, Bismark, Anim, E. and Adjei, A. (2026) Development of a Triage Tool for Stratification and Referral of Women at Risk of Preeclampsia in Low-Resource Antenatal Settings: A Prospective Cohort Study. Health Science Reports, 9 (e71916). pp. 1-10. ISSN Online ISSN:2398-8835 Print ISSN:2398-8835

Opoku Mensah, Bismark ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9787-6575, Anim, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1497-5480, Ahenkorah Fondjo, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0252-3190, Manu, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0825-8528 and Chaudhary, N. (2026) Impact of Malaria Infection on the Diagnostic Performance of Adipsin for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy: A Case‐Control Study. Journal of Pregnancy, 2026 (1). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2090-2727

Palfreyman, David (2026) How Do Factors External to Statutory Guidance Influence Approved Mental Health Professionals, When Making Decisions During Assessments with Service Users Presenting with Suicidal Ideation? Practice, Latest. pp. 1-17. ISSN 0950-3153

Parker, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4227-8804 (2026) Religious education and the interior life. Journal of Beliefs & Values, 47 (1). pp. 1-2. ISSN 1469-9362

Richardson, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-778X, Bright, C., Farrow, D. and Nathan, H. (2026) Physical Activity Experiences of People with Type 1 Diabetes across the Life Course. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, AOP. pp. 1-10. ISSN Print: 0736-5829 Online: 1543-2777

Sewell, Alexandra (2026) Neurodiversity and Strengths-Based Approaches in Education: A Walker and Avant Concept Analysis. British Journal of Special Education. ISSN Print: 0952-3383 Electronic: 1467-8578 (In Press)

Sewell, Alexandra, Kington, Alison ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5619-2353 and Davies, Samantha (2026) The Impact of Synaesthesia on Inclusive Teaching and Learning: A Systematic Literature Review. British Journal of Special Education, Early (View). pp. 1-11. ISSN 0952-3383

Sohrabi Safa, Nader ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4897-0084 (2026) Towards Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning for Intelligent IoT Botnet Detection. Applied Sciences, 16 (3). pp. 1-68. ISSN 2076-3417

Stephens, Nathan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3178-8481, Oatley, Rebecca, Bray, Jennifer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-7643, Jacobson-Wright, Nicola and Russell, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5165-9700 (2026) Describing the ‘Championing Physical Activity for people affected by dementia’ education intervention. Working with Older People. pp. 1-12. ISSN Print: 1366-3666 Online: 2042-8790

Unwin, Peter ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1985-1959, Moore, Coco ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7379-3556, Evans, Nick and Howie, Frances (2026) Using the Candidacy Model to Understand Service Users’ Experiences of Access to Social Prescribing. Health and Social Care in the Community. ISSN Online: 1365-2524 (In Press)

Yasin, N., Hafeez, K., Haq, Muhibul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6281-5999, Haq, F., Zahoor, N. and Samar, N. (2026) Take A Break: A Typology Of Immigrant Enterprise Growth Strategies In Non-Traditional Entrepreneurship Settings. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, AOP. pp. 1-27. ISSN Online: 2053-4604

Zhou, Chunhong, Bairner, A. and Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2026) From the School Gym to Adulthood: Gendered Pathways of Physical Education and Post-Divorce Physical Activity in China. Sport, Education and Society, Latest. pp. 1-16. ISSN Print: 1357-3322 Online: 1470-1243

Book Section

Bushell, Ashley ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5967-2069 (2026) Domestic Violence and Masculinity. In: Encyclopaedia of Domestic Violence. Springer Nature. (In Press)

Cinpoes, Nicoleta ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-9964 (2026) 'Strange matters': Silviu Purcarete's absurdist Macbett (2007, 2021). In: Macbeth in Modern European Culture. Bloomsbury, London, pp. 153-168. ISBN 9781350427518

Gray, D. and Manning, Rachel (2026) Citizens in the making: exploring social psychological perspectives on youth citizenship. In: The Social Psychology of Citizenship. Routledge, London, pp. 133-146. ISBN 9781032847566 (hbk) 9781032847535 (pbk) 9781003514824 (ebk)

Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2026) Nurturing Compassion in the Early Years: Foundations for Professional Practice. In: Countering with Compassion: A Guide to Compassionate Leadership in and Beyond School Communities. Routledge, London, pp. 113-133. ISBN 978-1-032-73807-9 (hbk) 978-1-032-73804-8 (pbk) 978-1-003-46603-1 (ebk)

Richardson, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-778X, Wilson, Christian, Black, Helen and Foster, Rebecca (2026) “What’s Best for you?”: Using Cripistemologies as a Grounding for Participatory Research with Communities that are Non-Verbal. In: Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Methods for Researching Disability in Physical Education. Routledge, London, pp. 35-50. ISBN 978‑1‑032‑59101‑8 (hbk) 978‑1‑032‑59103‑2 (pbk) 978‑1‑003‑45294‑2 (ebk)

Spencer, Nancy and Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2026) Ontological, epistemological, axiological considerations when using qualitative methods for researching disability in physical education. In: Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Methods for Researching Disability in Physical Education. Routledge, London, pp. 16-29. ISBN 978‑1‑032‑59101‑8 (hbk) 978‑1‑032‑59103‑2 (pbk) 978‑1‑003‑45294‑2 (ebk)

Report

Rezaei, Sajad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7942-0611 and Rohit, T. (2026) Written submission for Inquiry: Priorities of the Business and Trade Committee for 2026. Project Report. UK Parliament, London.

Conference or Workshop Item

Bracken, Seán ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3417-4899, Aabi, M., Dalton, E. and El Jamyly, S. (2026) Promoting Transnational Partnership Equity by Enabling Inclusive Research for All. The Transformative role of IJUDUDL. In: Second International Conference on Equitable Partnerships, 3rd - 6th Feb, 2026, Pretoria, South Africa.

Bushell, Ashley ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5967-2069 (2026) 'Behind Bars and Beyond Boundaries': Prison Violence and the Normalisation of Harm. In: British Society of Criminology Conference 2026, From: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 9 am To: Friday 10 July 2026, 6 pm, Nottingham. (Unpublished)

Bushell, Ashley ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5967-2069 (2026) Boundaries and Barriers: Navigating the Ethics of Prison-Based Research. In: British Society of Criminology Conference 2026, From: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 9 am To: Friday 10 July 2026, 6 pm, Nottingham. (Unpublished)

Hopton-Jones, Danielle (2026) Creating workplace-ready graduates: exploring a student-led, employer-focused reflective assessment. In: Disrupting Tradition: Pedagogical Innovation in Legal Education, 10 March 2026, The Open University. (Unpublished)

Monaghan, Chris ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9331-804X (2026) The Fall of the Fox-North Coalition and Warren Hastings as Collateral Damage. In: British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Annual Conference, 07/01/26, Pembroke College, University of Oxford. (Unpublished)

Murray, A., Cowley, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8009-6900, Murray, Pamela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8009-6900, Howells, K. and Johnston, B. (2026) The Complexities of Staying Active Beyond the School Setting and Session - New Horizons. In: Harmonizing Voices: Building Cultures of Belonging and Excellence, 6 - 9 January 2026, Nashville Tennessee. (Unpublished)

Richardson, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-778X, Bright, Christopher, Farrow, Daniel and Nathan, Hilary (2026) Physical Activity Across the Life Course for People with Type 1 Diabetes. In: End Diabetes Stigma Global Summit, 28-29 March 2026, Jaipur, India. (Unpublished)

Book

Arnold, Lucy (2026) Hilary Mantel. Writers and their Work . Liverpool University Press, Liverpool. ISBN 9781805966814 (Hardback) 9781805967224 (Paperback) 9781805966951 (PDF) 9781805967095 (ePub)

Thesis

Butsch, Thomas (2026) Transformation of German Owner Led Small and Medium Entities into Self-Managed Organisations. DBA thesis, University of Worcester.

Nwancha, Cordelia Chukwuemerelam (2026) Implementing Language Policies in Nigerian Primary Education: Challenges and Perspectives from Local Education Authorities. Masters thesis, University of Worcester.

Other

Watkins, Jenny ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1141-9862 (2026) Book Review: Tomorrow’s lawyers: an introduction to your future: by Richard Susskind, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2023, 320 pp., £18.99 (paperback), ISBN 978-0-19-286472-7. Taylor & Francis, The Law Teacher.

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