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Isaac Duncan-Cross
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Psychology PhD student at The University of Sussex, currently looking into emotion regulation and healthcare engagement in dementia.
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Having an incredible time meeting people and learning so much at #AAIC25 Toronto this week! Feel free to come say hi today at poster 606 if you're interested in predicting diagnostic timing in dementia!
July 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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thebigzeo.bsky.social
Calling my fellow speculative fiction fans, would you like to take part in a study looking at our community’s connection to the far-right?
We are looking for participants for short virtual interviews discussing far-right activity you may have witnessed within your fandoms.
#academicsky
specficstudy.bsky.social specficstudy.bsky.social @specficstudy.bsky.social · Jun 2
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS ON THE TOPIC OF
FAR-RIGHT ACTIVITY IN SPECULATIVE FICTION FANDOM
This study will explore the connection between speculative fiction
fandom (sci-fi, fantasy and horror), and the far-right movement which
called itself the alt-right between the years 2014 and 2021.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS ON THE TOPIC OF FAR-RIGHT ACTIVITY IN SPECULATIVE FICTION FANDOM This study will explore the connection between speculative fiction fandom (sci-fi, fantasy and horror), and the far-right movement which called itself the alt-right between the years 2014 and 2021. We are looking for volunteers, over the age of 18, who spent time in speculative fiction fandom between the years 2014 and 2021, to participate in a study on speculative fiction fandom. You are invited to participate in an online study, which will comprise of a single interview lasting between 30 minutes and 1 hour. You will be asked a series of questions about your participation in speculative fiction fandom, exploring which fandoms you participated in and whether you witnessed any far-right activity. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact zh208@sussex.ac.uk. There is no obligation to take part. Thank you!
June 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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jael.bsky.social
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BMC medical journal heading Title: Critically appraising the cass report: Check for updates methodological flaws and unsupported claims Authors: Chris Noone, Alex Southgate, Alex Ashman, Éle Quinn, David Comer, Duncan Shrewsbury, Florence Ashley, Jo Hartland, Joanna Paschedag, John Gilmore, Natacha Kennedy, Thomas E. Woolley, Rachel Heath, Ryan Goulding, Victoria Simpson, Ed Kiely, Sibéal Coll, Margaret White, D. M. Grijseels, Maxence Ouafik, and Quinnehtukqut McLamore Abstract Background: The Cass Review aimed to provide recommendations for the delivery of services for gender diverse children and young people in England. The final product of this project, the Cass report, relied on commissioned research output, including quantitative and qualitative primary research as well as seven systematic reviews, to inform its recommendations and conclusions. Methods We critically evaluated the Cass report and the research that was commissioned to inform it. To evaluate the Risk of Bias within the seven systematic reviews commissioned by the Cass Review, we applied the ROBIS tool - a domain-based assessment of risk of bias within systematic reviews. It focuses on four domains (i) study eligibility criteria, (ii) identification and selection of studies, iii) data collection and study appraisal, and (iv) synthesis and findings. due to BSKY space limitations, skipping to the conclusion which matters: Conclusions: We discuss these issues in relation to how evidence regarding gender affirming care is framed, the wider political context, and the future for gender affirming care. The Cass report's recommendations, given its methodological flaws and misrepresentation of evidence, warrant critical scrutiny to ensure ethical and effective support for gender-diverse youth.
May 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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michaelokun.bsky.social
How do motivational disturbances (apathy and ICD) and cognitive effort-based decision-making affect Parkinson's? What if you are slow motorically is there a way to truly assess motivation? YEP. You might be surprised as Bonnie Scott and Robert Eisinger at Fixel delight us in their new PRD journal.
March 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
isaac-dc.bsky.social
Thanks for coming along and giving such an interesting talk! 🧪
drrotemperach.bsky.social Rotem Perach @drrotemperach.bsky.social · Mar 25
Had a great time presenting our work on cultural facemasks in public health messages in University of Sussex. Huge thanks to all social psychologists and students for the brilliant discussion and feedback, and thanks for the invite @seanfiggins.bsky.social

@psychologyatuow.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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scinews.bsky.social
Robotic fingers can tell objects apart by touch

"Prosthetic appendage uses three layers of touch sensors to accurately differentiate between textures."

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Robotic fingers can tell objects apart by touch
Prosthetic appendage uses three layers of touch sensors to accurately differentiate between textures.
www.nature.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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mitakshara-medhi.bsky.social
To all women (above 18 years) residing in the UK, would you be comfortable sharing your experience in this survey?

Survey link - universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

(It may take about 30 minutes)

#women #Standing4WomenRights #WomensRights #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #womenintech
March 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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obialik.bsky.social
Co-occurrence of ADHD, dyslexia, and/or dyscalculia sometimes feels like salt on the wound. The underlying reasons that happen are not well understood, but it might be genes that influence common traits across multiple learning disabilities. 🧪
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Prevalence and co-occurrence rates in the subsample with data on all three developmental conditions. Of the children with ADHD, dyslexia, and/or dyscalculia, 77.3% had just one of these conditions.
March 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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researchdigest.bsky.social
Despite what you've been told, patience isn't a virtue - it's a coping strategy. ⌚️

New research untangles the concepts of patience and impatience, and proposes a new lens through which to understand them: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Patience is a coping strategy, not a virtue | BPS
New research untangles the concepts of patience and impatience, and proposes a new lens through which to understand them.
www.bps.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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laimosemion.bsky.social
Blobfish will always win... and not just in New Zealand.🧪🌍🌿🦑 #TeamFish
Blobfish overcomes notoriety as ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to win NZ ‘fish of the year’ | CNN
It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal.
www.cnn.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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albertonykus.bsky.social
Fossil feathers of a Eurasian griffon vulture from the Pleistocene of Italy: pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geology/... 🪶🧪 (📷 @she-paleo.bsky.social et al.)
Fossilized vulture feathers preserved in rock.
March 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
isaac-dc.bsky.social
Really enjoyed this read! Super interesting and valuable for anyone working/ living with a chronic illness
profjohndrury.bsky.social John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Mar 17
A mixed studies systematic review on the health and wellbeing effects, and underlying mechanisms, of online support groups for chronic conditions
New from @freyamills.bsky.social

www.nature.com/articles/s44...
March 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM