Publications by authors named "F Scott Mathews"
Objectives: To explore commissioners' experiences of commissioning services for child and adolescent mental health, their perspectives on the needs of their populations, the challenges they face and their needs for support and data.
Design: Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim.
The family comprising positive-sense RNA viruses, is characterised by its non-enveloped, small virions, broad host range, and notable tendency for host switching. These viruses are primarily associated with gastroenteric disease, though they can lead to haemorrhagic or respiratory infections. Our study employed a metagenomics analysis of faecal samples from stoats (), identifying two novel calicivirus species, named stoat vesivirus and stoat valovirus.
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- Wind energy is increasing globally to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it negatively affects bat populations due to turbine-related fatalities and habitat loss.
- Measures such as placing turbines away from sensitive areas and limiting operations during peak bat activity are essential to minimize these impacts.
- There is a lack of legal protections for bats against wind energy development in many countries, highlighting the need for governments and financial institutions to enforce environmental standards to balance energy production with wildlife conservation.
Bats play a pivotal role in pest control, pollination and seed dispersal. Despite their ecological significance, locating bat roosts remains a challenging task for ecologists. Traditional field surveys are time-consuming, expensive and may disturb sensitive bat populations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The immediate response to the Covid-19 pandemic saw school closures and a shift in provision to online health services for children and young people experiencing mental health concerns. This study provides mental health and referral services with an insight into difficulties experienced as well as recommendations on potential improvements.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews with 11 parents and six young people.