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  1. Article ; Online: E

    Lee, Andrew S / Elliott, Sarah / Harb, Hassan / Ward, Logan / Foster, Ian / Curtiss, Larry / Assary, Rajeev S

    Journal of chemical information and modeling

    2024  Volume 64, Issue 4, Page(s) 1277–1289

    Abstract: Predicting the synthesizability of a new molecule remains an unsolved challenge that chemists have long tackled with heuristic approaches. Here, we report a new method for predicting synthesizability using a simple yet accurate thermochemical descriptor. ...

    Abstract Predicting the synthesizability of a new molecule remains an unsolved challenge that chemists have long tackled with heuristic approaches. Here, we report a new method for predicting synthesizability using a simple yet accurate thermochemical descriptor. We introduce
    MeSH term(s) Heuristics ; Isomerism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 190019-5
    ISSN 1549-960X ; 0095-2338
    ISSN (online) 1549-960X
    ISSN 0095-2338
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01583
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  2. Book ; Online: Academic E-Books

    Freeman, Robert S. / Ward, Suzanne M. / Nixon, Judith M.

    2015  

    Abstract: Academic E-Books: Publishers, Librarians, and Users provides readers with a view of the changing ... on both the challenges of offering and managing e-books and on the issues surrounding patron use of e-books ... describe innovative and thought-provoking projects involving e-books ...

    Abstract Academic E-Books: Publishers, Librarians, and Users provides readers with a view of the changing and emerging roles of electronic books in higher education. The three main sections contain contributions by experts in the publisher/vendor arena, as well as by librarians who report on both the challenges of offering and managing e-books and on the issues surrounding patron use of e-books. The case study section offers perspectives from seven different sizes and types of libraries whose librarians describe innovative and thought-provoking projects involving e-books
    Size 1 electronic resource ( p.)
    Publisher Purdue University Press
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020093665
    ISBN 9781557537270 ; 9781612494289 ; 1557537275 ; 1612494285
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  3. Article: E. coli

    Heinisch, Tillmann / Schwizer, Fabian / Garabedian, Brett / Csibra, Eszter / Jeschek, Markus / Vallapurackal, Jaicy / Pinheiro, Vitor B / Marlière, Philippe / Panke, Sven / Ward, Thomas R

    Chemical science

    2018  Volume 9, Issue 24, Page(s) 5383–5388

    Abstract: Artificial metalloenzymes (ArMs hereafter) combine attractive features of both homogeneous catalysts and enzymes and offer the potential to implement new-to-nature reactions in living organisms. Herein we present ... ...

    Abstract Artificial metalloenzymes (ArMs hereafter) combine attractive features of both homogeneous catalysts and enzymes and offer the potential to implement new-to-nature reactions in living organisms. Herein we present an
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2559110-1
    ISSN 2041-6539 ; 2041-6520
    ISSN (online) 2041-6539
    ISSN 2041-6520
    DOI 10.1039/c8sc00484f
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  4. Article: The impact of flavored e-cigarette bans on e-cigarette use in three US states.

    Yang, Yong / Lindblom, Eric N / Ward, Kenneth D / Salloum, Ramzi G

    medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences

    2023  

    Abstract: ... on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. This study examined the impact of flavor bans on adult e-cigarette use ... in Washington, New Jersey, and New York.: Methods: Adults who used e-cigarettes at least once a week ... before the flavor bans were recruited online. Respondents reported their e-cigarette use, primarily used flavor, and ...

    Abstract Introduction: Beginning in 2019, several U.S. states implemented temporary or permanent bans on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. This study examined the impact of flavor bans on adult e-cigarette use in Washington, New Jersey, and New York.
    Methods: Adults who used e-cigarettes at least once a week before the flavor bans were recruited online. Respondents reported their e-cigarette use, primarily used flavor, and ways of obtaining e-cigarettes before and after the bans. Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression models were applied.
    Results: After the ban, 8.1% of respondents (N=1624) quit using e-cigarettes, those primarily used banned menthol or other flavors declined from 74.4% to 50.8, those using tobacco-flavored declined from 20.1% to 15.6%, and those using non-flavored increased from 5.4% to 25.4%. More frequent e-cigarette use and smoking cigarettes were associated with being less likely to quit e-cigarettes and more likely to use banned flavors. Of those primarily using banned flavors, 45.1% obtained e-cigarettes from in-state stores, 31.2% from out-of-state stores, 32% from friends, family, or others, 25.5% from Internet/mail sellers, 5.2% from illegal sellers, 4.2% mixed flavored e-liquids themselves, and 6.9% stocked up on e-cigarettes before the ban.
    Conclusions: Most respondents continued to use e-cigarettes with banned flavors post-ban. Compliance of local retailers with the ban was not high, and many respondents obtained banned-flavor e-cigarettes through legal channels. However, the significant increase in the use of non-flavored e-cigarettes post-ban suggests that these may serve as a viable alternative among those who used previously used banned or tobacco flavors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.1101/2023.05.19.23290249
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  5. Article ; Online: Should menthol e-cigarettes be banned? Reaction of adult smokers and users of e-cigarettes to hypothetical bans.

    Yang, Yong / Lindblom, Eric N / Ward, Kenneth D / Salloum, Ramzi G

    Tobacco control

    2024  Volume 33, Issue e1, Page(s) e125–e127

    Abstract: ... and current users of flavoured e-cigarettes may respond to three hypothetical flavour-ban scenarios ... 1) banning only menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars; (2) also banning e-cigarettes with any non ... tobacco flavours except menthol; and (3) also banning e-cigarettes with any non-tobacco flavours ...

    Abstract Introduction: This study examines how current smokers using menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars, and current users of flavoured e-cigarettes may respond to three hypothetical flavour-ban scenarios: (1) banning only menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars; (2) also banning e-cigarettes with any non-tobacco flavours except menthol; and (3) also banning e-cigarettes with any non-tobacco flavours, including menthol.
    Methods: Recruited from mTurk, respondents were asked if they would quit all tobacco-nicotine use or continue or start using products that were still legally available. The patterns of responding to each ban scenario, for both flavoured smokers and users of non-tobacco flavoured e-cigarettes, were summarised. Multinomial logistic regressions were used to estimate associations between demographics, smoking or e-cigarette use status and reactions to a ban.
    Results: A ban on menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars would lead to 12%-20% of flavoured smokers trying to quit all tobacco use and 32%-52% switching to non-flavoured smoking, with the remaining switching to e-cigarettes or other products. Compared with a ban on only menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars, also banning flavoured e-cigarettes would increase the likelihood of quitting all tobacco-nicotine use (OR=2.58) but also increase the likelihood of switching to non-flavoured smoking (OR=1.74).
    Conclusions: Our results indicate that a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars would decrease smoking. However, it is unclear if adding a ban of menthol e-cigarettes would lead to additional benefits because without menthol e-cigarettes as an alternative, some smokers and e-cigarette users may switch to non-flavoured tobacco smoking, rather than quit all tobacco use.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Smokers ; Menthol ; Nicotine ; Tobacco Products ; Flavoring Agents
    Chemical Substances Menthol (1490-04-6) ; Nicotine (6M3C89ZY6R) ; Flavoring Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1146554-2
    ISSN 1468-3318 ; 0964-4563
    ISSN (online) 1468-3318
    ISSN 0964-4563
    DOI 10.1136/tc-2022-057439
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  6. Article ; Online: Selecting an e-cigarette for use in smoking cessation interventions and healthcare services: findings from patient and public consultation for the COSTED trial.

    Belderson, Pippa / Ward, Emma / Pope, Ian / Notley, Caitlin

    BMJ open

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e078677

    Abstract: ... to ascertain whether brief advice, the provision of an e-cigarette starter kit and referral to stop smoking ... public involvement (PPI) and scoping work were undertaken to select an appropriate e-cigarette for the trial ... an appropriate e-cigarette for smoking cessation intervention include satisfaction, usability, affordability and ...

    Abstract Objectives: The Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department (COSTED) trial aims to ascertain whether brief advice, the provision of an e-cigarette starter kit and referral to stop smoking services (SSS), increases smoking cessation in people attending the emergency department. Patient and public involvement (PPI) and scoping work were undertaken to select an appropriate e-cigarette for the trial.
    Design and setting: PPI consultation and feasibility scoping about potential devices with a professional and lay panel, all based in England. Consultation was via email, telephone or video interview. This work took place between April and July 2021, prior to recruitment commencing for the COSTED trial.
    Participants: A professional panel (n=7) including representatives from academia, SSS and the independent vaping industry, and a PPI lay panel (n=3) who smoke or vape.
    Results: The professional panel recommended a shortlist of devices which were tested by the PPI lay panel. Key criteria for selecting an appropriate e-cigarette for smoking cessation intervention include satisfaction, usability, affordability and availability. Simplicity of use was highlighted by the PPI lay panel, who found refillable devices complex, and availability of consumables was highlighted as more important than price by both panels. The pod device selected for inclusion was rated highly for satisfaction and usability and had mid-price range and consumables which were widely available.
    Conclusions: To select the most appropriate device for the COSTED trial, each criterion required assessment to ensure the best fit to the intervention context and needs of the target population. There is a need for guidance to help enable decision-making about choice of vape products, tailored to service users' needs. We propose a bespoke checklist template, based on our findings, to assist with this process. This has applicability to the recent government announcement of a 'Swap to Stop' programme, offering a vaping starter kit to smokers across England, allowing services flexibility to shape their own programmes and models of delivery.
    Trial registration number: Clinical trial number NCT04854616; pre-results.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Behavior Therapy ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Patients ; Smoking Cessation ; Clinical Trials as Topic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078677
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  7. Article ; Online: A Pilot E-Cigarette Voucher Scheme in a Rural County of the United Kingdom.

    Notley, Caitlin / Belderson, Pippa / Ward, Emma / Wade, James / Clarke, Hannah

    Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco

    2022  Volume 25, Issue 3, Page(s) 586–589

    Abstract: Introduction: E-Cigarette voucher schemes have been piloted across the UK to support populations ...

    Abstract Introduction: E-Cigarette voucher schemes have been piloted across the UK to support populations to quit smoking. This short report evaluates a scheme that targets vulnerable and disadvantaged smokers who had failed to quit smoking by other means.
    Methods: Descriptive summary evaluation of service data on smoking outcomes and qualitative data from selected participants, as "key-informants" (n = 4) and key stakeholders (stop smoking staff, vape shop staff, and general practitioners [GPs]).
    Results: In total, 668 participants were referred to the scheme, and 340 participants redeemed a voucher. By intention to treat analysis (ITT) 143/668 (21%) were recorded as quit smoking at 4 weeks. At 12 weeks, 7.5% of participants had quit, by ITT. Overall, the pilot project was well received by clients as it offered an affordable route into vaping for smoking cessation. GPs supported the scheme and appreciated being able to offer an alternative to entrenched smokers.
    Conclusions: The scheme shows promise in supporting entrenched smokers to quit smoking. The offer of similar voucher schemes across the UK suggests the potential to reduce overall smoking prevalence and associated morbidity and mortality.
    Implications: Working with GPs in a deprived area, it was possible to set-up a vape shop voucher scheme for smoking cessation. Patients with comorbidities who had tried and failed to quit smoking previously were referred to receive a vape shop voucher to be redeemed for an initial starter kit, alongside support from the stop smoking service. This innovative scheme enabled 42% of entrenched smokers who redeemed a voucher to successfully quit smoking within 4 weeks.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Pilot Projects ; Smoking Cessation ; Smoking ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; Vaping/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1452315-2
    ISSN 1469-994X ; 1462-2203
    ISSN (online) 1469-994X
    ISSN 1462-2203
    DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntac178
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  8. Article: Emerging Conceptual Frameworks for Co-Serving Veterans of Color Across the State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program: SVRAs, AIVRPs, and VA-VR&E.

    Johnson, Jean E / Washington, Andre L / Moore, Corey L / Sanders, Perry / Ward-Sutton, Courtney / Starr, Renee

    Journal of rehabilitation

    2024  Volume 88, Issue 1, Page(s) 96–106

    Abstract: ... veterans of color, i.e., African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives and Asian Americans ... proposes two different emerging conceptual frameworks, i.e., state vocational rehabilitation agency (SVRA ... and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Readiness and Employment Program (VA-VR&E) co ...

    Abstract Existing models of interagency collaborations serving the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces veterans of color, i.e., African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives and Asian Americans and/or Pacific islanders are sparse, and few co-service partnership models are available. This article proposes two different emerging conceptual frameworks, i.e., state vocational rehabilitation agency (SVRA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Readiness and Employment Program (VA-VR&E) co-service model, and American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program (AIVRP) and VA-VR&E co-service model designed to enhance successful employment outcomes for these veterans. Diffusions of innovations Theory was used to develop the Co-Service Models. A set of recommended approaches that these agencies and researchers can consider are presented.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390949-9
    ISSN 0022-4154
    ISSN 0022-4154
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  9. Article ; Online: Medicalisation of vaping in the UK? E-cigarette users' perspectives on the merging of commercial and medical routes to vaping.

    Ward, E / Dawkins, L / Holland, R / Pope, I / Notley, C

    Perspectives in public health

    2023  , Page(s) 17579139231185481

    Abstract: Background: In the UK, most smokers choosing e-cigarettes to quit smoking will access vaping via ... with public health guidance supporting e-cigarettes for smoking cessation and increased partnership working between ... measures to use e-cigarettes in National Health Service (NHS) settings and to move towards streamlining ...

    Abstract Background: In the UK, most smokers choosing e-cigarettes to quit smoking will access vaping via commercial routes. In recent years, however, a shift towards medicalisation of vaping has become apparent, with public health guidance supporting e-cigarettes for smoking cessation and increased partnership working between healthcare professionals and the vaping industry. To achieve the UK's Smokefree 2030 target, the UK Government has set out measures to use e-cigarettes in National Health Service (NHS) settings and to move towards streamlining processes to make e-cigarettes available to a million smokers. This article aims to understand acceptability of different approaches by seeking perspectives of people with lived experience of e-cigarette use for smoking cessation.
    Methods: Mixed methods data collected between March 2018 and March 2019 as part of a broader study of e-cigarette use trajectories (ECtra study). Data here relate to the views of partnership working and medicalisation of vaping extracted from 136 interviews/extended surveys of people who had used e-cigarettes to try to stop smoking. Qualitative data were thematically analysed. Participant ratings of interventions were presented descriptively, and differences in participant characteristics and ratings were reported.
    Results: Three qualitative themes were identified: pro-partnership, anti-partnership and medicalisation dissonance. Medicalisation was discussed for its potential to reassure smokers about e-cigarette harms and its potential to reach smokers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Concerns were raised about cost-effectiveness, quality of support, conflicts of interest and limiting product choice. Most participants rated interventions involving partnership working as potentially helpful in switching from smoking to vaping. There were no statistically significant associations between age, gender and socioeconomic status, and helpfulness ratings.
    Conclusion: Both commercial and medical routes to vaping offer perceived benefits to vapers and may complement and reinforce each other to support smoking cessation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2478358-4
    ISSN 1757-9147 ; 1757-9139
    ISSN (online) 1757-9147
    ISSN 1757-9139
    DOI 10.1177/17579139231185481
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  10. Article ; Online: mPGES1-Dependent Prostaglandin E

    Maseda, Damian / Johnson, Elizabeth M / Nyhoff, Lindsay E / Baron, Bridgette / Kojima, Fumiaki / Wilhelm, Ashley J / Ward, Martin R / Woodward, Jerold G / Brand, David D / Crofford, Leslie J

    Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)

    2017  Volume 200, Issue 2, Page(s) 725–736

    Abstract: The integration of inflammatory signals is paramount in controlling the intensity and duration of immune responses. Eicosanoids, particularly ... ...

    Abstract The integration of inflammatory signals is paramount in controlling the intensity and duration of immune responses. Eicosanoids, particularly PGE
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Autocrine Communication ; Dinoprostone/metabolism ; Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte/immunology ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Immunization ; Immunomodulation ; Lymphocyte Activation/immunology ; Mice ; Paracrine Communication ; Phenotype ; Prostaglandin-E Synthases/genetics ; Prostaglandin-E Synthases/metabolism ; Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype/genetics ; Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP4 Subtype/genetics ; Th1 Cells/immunology ; Th1 Cells/metabolism ; Th17 Cells/immunology ; Th17 Cells/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype ; Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP4 Subtype ; Prostaglandin-E Synthases (EC 5.3.99.3) ; Ptges protein, mouse (EC 5.3.99.3) ; Dinoprostone (K7Q1JQR04M)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-12-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3056-9
    ISSN 1550-6606 ; 0022-1767 ; 1048-3233 ; 1047-7381
    ISSN (online) 1550-6606
    ISSN 0022-1767 ; 1048-3233 ; 1047-7381
    DOI 10.4049/jimmunol.1601808
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