Publications by authors named "A Looby"
Active (i.e., intentional) fish sound production provides informative cues for numerous ecological functions, including larval recruitment or reproduction, and can facilitate monitoring and restoration.
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- Underwater ecosystems are increasingly affected by anthropogenic noise, which leads to significant uncertainty about its impact on aquatic communities.
- A meta-analysis of 835 data points from 46 studies revealed that anthropogenic and synthetic sounds negatively impact aquatic invertebrates' behavior and physiology, while environmental sounds have a slightly positive effect.
- The research highlights the need to include aquatic invertebrates in studies on noise pollution and its effects, as their sensitivity to sound changes can have significant repercussions for individual species and aquatic ecosystems.
: The prevalence and dependence of e-cigarettes have increased among young adult college students in recent years. Though several independent risk factors for e-cigarette use and dependence have been identified, research employing theory-informed models to predict e-cigarette use and dependence is limited. : Using Self Determination Theory (SDT), e-cigarette use and dependence may be understood as stemming from need frustration that impairs autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which increases vulnerability for negative health outcomes, including e-cigarette use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: The NICE Highly Specialised Technology (HST) programme evaluates interventions for very rare conditions within the UK. This review aimed to analyse previous NICE HST appraisals and determine commonly used methods to overcome uncertainties relating to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and disease burden for people with rare diseases and their caregivers. The review also aimed to identify areas where further methodological development is required.
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- The study highlights that college students misperceive the frequency and acceptance of food and alcohol disturbance (FAD) behaviors among their peers, which may lead to increased engagement in these risky behaviors.
- Findings indicate that these misperceptions are more pronounced in those who actively participate in FAD compared to those who do not.
- The research suggests that social norms, particularly for women who may be more affected, could be a key focus for interventions aiming to lower FAD behaviors among college students.