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  1. Article ; Online: "I don't want to introduce it into new places in my life": The marketing and consumption of no and low alcohol drinks.

    Nicholls, Emily

    The International journal on drug policy

    2023  Volume 119, Page(s) 104149

    Abstract: Introduction: Recent years have seen an expanding 'no and low alcohol' (NoLo) drinks market in the United Kingdom and other high-income countries. With the UK government pledging to increase the availability of NoLos and encourage their consumption, ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Recent years have seen an expanding 'no and low alcohol' (NoLo) drinks market in the United Kingdom and other high-income countries. With the UK government pledging to increase the availability of NoLos and encourage their consumption, further research is required to underpin policy and explore the potential for NoLos to ease - or exacerbate - alcohol-related harm.
    Methods: This paper draws on original primary research on NoLo marketing and consumption in the UK; analysis of two NoLo marketing campaigns and semi-structured interviews with both drinkers and non-drinkers who consume NoLos.
    Findings and discussion: Addition marketing was identified in the promotion of NoLo products, encouraging consumers to incorporate NoLo consumption into new spatial and temporal contexts on top of their typical weekly drinking patterns. However, there was resistance towards these practices from consumers, who stressed they were more likely to drink NoLos in place of alcohol and incorporate them into their existing drinking routines.
    Conclusion: This paper expands a currently very limited evidence base and contributes directly to ongoing debates around 'addition' versus 'substitution' (i.e. whether NoLo products are being used on top of or in place of alcohol). Findings highlight both some of the challenges and opportunities of the expanding market, pointing towards the problematic presence of 'addition marketing' but also highlighting the ways consumers might challenge this and use NoLos flexibly to reduce consumption. As a result, NoLo promotion could function as one tool amongst many to help at least some consumers drink in moderation, alongside a broader package of measures such as education and wider social change.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Alcohol Drinking ; Marketing ; Ethanol ; United Kingdom ; Health Behavior
    Chemical Substances Ethanol (3K9958V90M)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-04
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2010000-0
    ISSN 1873-4758 ; 0955-3959
    ISSN (online) 1873-4758
    ISSN 0955-3959
    DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104149
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  2. Article ; Online: Heatwave-like events affect drone production and brood-care behaviour in bumblebees.

    Sepúlveda, Yanet / Nicholls, Elizabeth / Schuett, Wiebke / Goulson, Dave

    PeerJ

    2024  Volume 12, Page(s) e17135

    Abstract: Climate change is currently considered one of the major threats to biodiversity and is associated with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves. Heatwaves create acutely stressful conditions that may lead to ...

    Abstract Climate change is currently considered one of the major threats to biodiversity and is associated with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves. Heatwaves create acutely stressful conditions that may lead to disruption in the performance and survival of ecologically and economically important organisms, such as insect pollinators. In this study, we investigated the impact of simulated heatwaves on the performance of queenless microcolonies of
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Bees ; Biodiversity ; Climate Change ; Insecta ; Temperature ; Unmanned Aerial Devices
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703241-3
    ISSN 2167-8359 ; 2167-8359
    ISSN (online) 2167-8359
    ISSN 2167-8359
    DOI 10.7717/peerj.17135
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  3. Article ; Online: 'I feel like I have to become part of that identity': Negotiating femininities and friendships through alcohol consumption in Newcastle, UK.

    Nicholls, Emily

    The International journal on drug policy

    2019  Volume 81, Page(s) 102524

    Abstract: Whilst women's excessive alcohol consumption has traditionally been regarded as a potential threat to health, safety and even femininity, recent research highlights the important role that alcohol plays in many young women's lives. Drawing on data from ... ...

    Abstract Whilst women's excessive alcohol consumption has traditionally been regarded as a potential threat to health, safety and even femininity, recent research highlights the important role that alcohol plays in many young women's lives. Drawing on data from semi-structured interviews with women aged 18-25 in Newcastle, UK, this paper will consider the role that alcohol can play in the negotiation of female friendships in the Night Time Economy, highlighting the ways in which young women may regard alcohol as a tool to enhance socialising, trust and intimacy (both when pre-drinking and in bars, pubs and clubs). The role of alcohol in 'doing' gender and femininity will also be explored, as young women collectively display feminine identities through particular drinking choices and practices that may include heavy drinking and drunkenness. Finally, I will consider the implications for young women who do not engage in these collective practices of alcohol consumption and suggest avenues for future work on the under-researched topic of the experiences of non-drinkers.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology ; Female ; Femininity ; Friends ; Humans ; Negotiating ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2010000-0
    ISSN 1873-4758 ; 0955-3959
    ISSN (online) 1873-4758
    ISSN 0955-3959
    DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.07.019
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  4. Article ; Online: Breast cancer in a Renaissance Book of the Dead.

    Nicholls, Emma

    The Lancet. Oncology

    2018  Volume 19, Issue 8, Page(s) 1023–1024

    MeSH term(s) Books ; Breast Neoplasms/history ; Female ; History, 16th Century ; Humans ; Middle Aged
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Historical Article ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2049730-1
    ISSN 1474-5488 ; 1470-2045
    ISSN (online) 1474-5488
    ISSN 1470-2045
    DOI 10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30368-1
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  5. Article ; Online: Anthropogenic influences on bee foraging.

    Goulson, Dave / Nicholls, Elizabeth

    Science (New York, N.Y.)

    2022  Volume 375, Issue 6584, Page(s) 970–972

    Abstract: Efficient foraging is vital to bee fitness but is challenging in the Anthropocene. ...

    Abstract Efficient foraging is vital to bee fitness but is challenging in the Anthropocene.
    MeSH term(s) Adaptation, Psychological ; Animals ; Bees/physiology ; Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Pollution/adverse effects ; Farms ; Feeding Behavior ; Flowers ; Human Activities ; Pesticides/toxicity ; Pollination ; Urbanization
    Chemical Substances Pesticides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 128410-1
    ISSN 1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
    ISSN (online) 1095-9203
    ISSN 0036-8075
    DOI 10.1126/science.abn0185
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  6. Article ; Online: 'When I open it, I have to drink it all': Push and pull factors shaping domestic alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic UK Spring 2020 lockdown.

    Conroy, Dominic / Nicholls, Emily

    Drug and alcohol review

    2021  Volume 41, Issue 6, Page(s) 1275–1283

    Abstract: Introduction: The closure of licensed venues during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that most alcohol has been consumed at home during lockdown periods in the UK, a phenomenon that remains under-researched despite the public health implications.: Methods!# ...

    Abstract Introduction: The closure of licensed venues during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that most alcohol has been consumed at home during lockdown periods in the UK, a phenomenon that remains under-researched despite the public health implications.
    Methods: This article draws on a study consisting of online semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 20 UK drinkers, conducted between the first and second 2020 UK lockdowns. The study aimed to explore changing and enduring UK drinking practices within home spaces during the pandemic.
    Results: Our findings illuminate specific ways in which assemblages and contextual factors may come together to encourage or mitigate against the consumption of any (or excessive) volumes of alcohol at home during the lockdown. For example, the physical presence of alcohol bottles may both encourage consumption (e.g. compulsion to finish an open bottle of wine) and cue reflection on one's drinking (through the potentially confronting presence of empty bottles after domestic drinking). We also highlight the significance of the home as a space separate from-and different to-public drinking spaces.
    Discussion and conclusions: With the increasing normalisation of domestic drinking during a global pandemic, this paper illuminates several factors that may encourage or curtail domestic alcohol consumption and invites us to consider the importance of assemblages, space and context. Such findings have wider applicability; for example, consideration of specific (and perhaps unique) push and pull factors of home spaces could inform future alcohol policy, health promotion messages and how guidance around 'moderation' or risky drinking is communicated.
    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology ; COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control ; Ethanol ; Humans ; Pandemics ; United Kingdom/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Ethanol (3K9958V90M)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-27
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1080442-0
    ISSN 1465-3362 ; 0959-5236
    ISSN (online) 1465-3362
    ISSN 0959-5236
    DOI 10.1111/dar.13396
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  7. Article ; Online: Flower sharing and pollinator health: a behavioural perspective.

    Nicholls, E / Rands, S A / Botías, C / Hempel de Ibarra, N

    Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences

    2022  Volume 377, Issue 1853, Page(s) 20210157

    Abstract: Disease is an integral part of any organisms' life, and bees have evolved immune responses and a suite of hygienic behaviours to keep them at bay in the nest. It is now evident that flowers are another transmission hub for pathogens and parasites, ... ...

    Abstract Disease is an integral part of any organisms' life, and bees have evolved immune responses and a suite of hygienic behaviours to keep them at bay in the nest. It is now evident that flowers are another transmission hub for pathogens and parasites, raising questions about adaptations that help pollinating insects stay healthy while visiting hundreds of plants over their lifetime. Drawing on recent advances in our understanding of how bees of varying size, dietary specialization and sociality differ in their foraging ranges, navigational strategies and floral resource preferences, we explore the behavioural mechanisms and strategies that may enable foraging bees to reduce disease exposure and transmission risks at flowers by partitioning overlapping resources in space and in time. By taking a novel behavioural perspective, we highlight the missing links between disease biology and the ecology of plant-pollinator relationships, critical for improving the understanding of disease transmission risks and the better design and management of habitat for pollinator conservation. This article is part of the theme issue 'Natural processes influencing pollinator health: from chemistry to landscapes'.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Appetitive Behavior ; Bees ; Ecosystem ; Flowers/physiology ; Insecta ; Pollination/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 208382-6
    ISSN 1471-2970 ; 0080-4622 ; 0264-3839 ; 0962-8436
    ISSN (online) 1471-2970
    ISSN 0080-4622 ; 0264-3839 ; 0962-8436
    DOI 10.1098/rstb.2021.0157
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  8. Article ; Online: Bone health assessment in adults with fragility fracture risk factors between 2002-2014: a retrospective cohort study.

    Pradhan, Anup Bahadur / Nicholls, Elaine / Edwards, John James / Welsh, Victoria / Paskins, Zoe

    BJGP open

    2024  Volume 8, Issue 1

    Abstract: Background: Lifetime risk of fragility fractures is 50% in post-menopausal women and 20% in men aged >50 years. Identifying people at high risk facilitates early intervention and reduction of biopsychosocial morbidity associated with these fractures.: ...

    Abstract Background: Lifetime risk of fragility fractures is 50% in post-menopausal women and 20% in men aged >50 years. Identifying people at high risk facilitates early intervention and reduction of biopsychosocial morbidity associated with these fractures.
    Aim: To explore if bone health assessment (BHA) rates differ between women and men aged ≥50 years with fragility fracture risk factors.
    Design & setting: A primary care-based cohort study in North Staffordshire, UK.
    Method: Patients were identified from the Consultations in Primary Care Archive (CiPCA) database between 2002 and 2014 with one or more fragility fracture risk factors (previous fractures, falls, and prolonged steroid use). Evaluation of BHA within 12 months of presentation of the first risk factor was carried out by searching for codes for fracture risk assessment tools (FRAX and QFracture), bone density measurement, specialist service referral, or if bone-protection medication was started.
    Results: A total of 15 581 patients with risk factors were identified; men represented 40.4% of the cohort. The study found 1172 (7.5%) had BHA performed within 1 year of presentation, and 8.9% of women and 5.5% of men had BHAs, which was found with strong statistical evidence (χ
    Conclusion: This study has shown that rates of BHA were generally low and even lower in men compared with women. Primary care clinicians should be alert to fragility fracture risk factors in both men and women to enable early assessment and intervention.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2398-3795
    ISSN (online) 2398-3795
    DOI 10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0084
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  9. Article ; Online: Possibilities and pitfalls? Moderate drinking and alcohol abstinence at home since the COVID-19 lockdown.

    Nicholls, Emily / Conroy, Dominic

    The International journal on drug policy

    2020  Volume 88, Page(s) 103025

    Abstract: The global 'lockdowns' and social distancing measures triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought about unprecedented social changes, including the sudden, temporary closure of licensed venues and significant modifications to leisure and drinking ... ...

    Abstract The global 'lockdowns' and social distancing measures triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought about unprecedented social changes, including the sudden, temporary closure of licensed venues and significant modifications to leisure and drinking practices. In this piece, we argue that these changes invite researchers to consider the short and longer-term consequences in terms of continuities and changes to the practices and symbolism of alcohol consumption both within and beyond domestic spaces. We do this by drawing on illustrations from our emergent qualitative research involving internet-mediated semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 20 participants from the UK (aged 26-65) concerning experiences of drinking in and beyond 'lockdown'. In sharing these early findings, we hope to highlight themes relevant to understanding drinking behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic and to stimulate dialogue for immediate research priorities in this area. Key topic areas in our data appear to concern; variability in heavy/moderate/light/non-drinking practices while drinking at home, lockdown as an opportunity to reassess relationships with alcohol, and the symbolic role of alcohol in internet-mediated communications and interactions. Longstanding policymaker and practitioner concerns with managing public drinking and public order may have been unsettled by a growth in home-based drinking, although, as we argue, such changes were in motion before the global pandemic. We propose that a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities the pandemic presents for (re)negotiating relationships with alcohol may offer wider lessons around how individuals and communities might be supported via innovative policy measures to change their relationships with alcohol both during and beyond lockdown.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Alcohol Abstinence/psychology ; Alcohol Drinking/prevention & control ; Alcohol Drinking/psychology ; Alcoholism/psychology ; Alcoholism/rehabilitation ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19/transmission ; Female ; Humans ; Internet ; Interpersonal Relations ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Physical Distancing ; Social Behavior ; Social Isolation ; Time Factors ; United Kingdom
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-20
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2010000-0
    ISSN 1873-4758 ; 0955-3959
    ISSN (online) 1873-4758
    ISSN 0955-3959
    DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2020.103025
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  10. Article ; Online: Crop–pollinator interactions in urban and peri‐urban farms in the United Kingdom

    Nicholls, Elizabeth / Griffiths‐Lee, Janine / Basu, Parthiba / Chatterjee, Soumik / Goulson, Dave

    Plants, People, Planet. 2023 Sept., v. 5, no. 5 p.759-775

    2023  

    Abstract: SOCIETAL IMPACT STATEMENT: Urban food production could contribute towards sustainable food provision and would also deliver benefits to biodiversity and the health of urban residents. Many crops rely on insect pollination, but urban pollinator ... ...

    Abstract SOCIETAL IMPACT STATEMENT: Urban food production could contribute towards sustainable food provision and would also deliver benefits to biodiversity and the health of urban residents. Many crops rely on insect pollination, but urban pollinator populations are under‐studied. In this study, crop–pollinator interactions and pollination quality were quantified in urban allotments in the United Kingdom. A diversity of insects was observed visiting the flowers of food crops, with squash, cucumber and fruit trees attracting the most flower visitors. However, strawberry plants pollinated naturally by insects produced lower quality fruit than those receiving supplemental hand‐pollination. Urban crop pollination could therefore be improved through the provision of food and nesting habitats for insects. SUMMARY: Growing food in and around cities could be a partial solution to sustainably increasing food production in an urbanised world. Recent studies have shown that small‐scale urban farms can be as productive, if not more so, than large‐scale conventional farms. However, the question of which insects visit fruit and vegetable crops in urban areas and whether there are sufficiently large and diverse populations to provide adequate pollination to food crops has been little explored. Here we quantified plant–pollinator visitation networks in urban allotments in the city of Brighton and Hove, UK, to determine which insect groups visit commonly grown fruit and vegetable crops. We also conducted pollinator deficit experiments to determine whether there are sufficient pollinators in urban allotments to adequately pollinate two commonly grown insect‐pollinated crops, strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) and runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus). A broad range of insect‐pollinated fruit and vegetable crops were grown in allotments and were visited by a diversity of insects spanning many taxonomic groups. We found little evidence that runner bean crop yields were limited by a lack of pollination; however, open‐pollinated strawberry plants produced more ‘unmarketable’ fruit suggesting there is potential for improving the delivery of pollination to strawberries grown in urban areas. Our results suggest there are potential opportunities for expanding urban food production to the benefit of both people and biodiversity. We recommend that future work should also consider the effectiveness of different insect groups in pollinating the various crops grown in urban areas.
    Keywords Fragaria ; Phaseolus coccineus ; beans ; biodiversity ; cucumbers ; flowers ; food production ; fruits ; insect pollination ; insects ; open pollination ; people ; pollinators ; squashes ; strawberries ; urbanization ; United Kingdom
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-09
    Size p. 759-775.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ISSN 2572-2611
    DOI 10.1002/ppp3.10376
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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