http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/8588 ^ Moving to College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences 2026-04-16T08:33:30Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32829 Title: Web Studies Authors: Faia, C; Maïda, C Abstract: Concert Patch (Max programming environment) 2017-02-04T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32719 Title: Understanding the Social and Cultural Significance of Science-Fiction and Fantasy Posters Authors: Morse, RM Abstract: This research was designed to explore science-fiction and fantasy (SFF) posters, specifically those related to films and television shows, from the perspective of their owners, examining their potential as sources of social and cultural significance and meaning. The research explored these in terms of the content of the poster, placement, media texts they reference, morals, behavior, identity, sense of self, well-being and self-expression. Data collection took place between 2020 and 2022 via an online survey (N = 273) and follow-up semi-structured interviews (N = 28) with adult science-fiction and fantasy film and television show poster owners. The significance and meaning of SFF posters were framed by two conceptual models: ‘The Three Significances’—esthetics, functionality, and significance (both spatial and personal)—and ‘The Big Three’—content, design, and color. Among these, content held the greatest significance for owners. Posters served as tools for self-expression, reflecting their owners’ identities, affinities, and convictions, while also reinforcing their connection to the media they reference. Posters helped to reinforce a sense of self and fan identity and evoke emotional responses, and the space in which they were displayed helped shape their meaning and significance. The paper sets out some suggestions for future research in this important topic. Description: Data Availability Statement: The data presented in this study are available upon reasonable re-quest from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy and ethical reasons.; Supplementary Materials: The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/socsci14070443/s1, Supplementary Material S1 (structure of online survey); Supplementary Material S2 (structure of semi-structured interviews).; † Please note that the paper is based on some of the research I have undertaken while being a PhD student at Brunel University. The data, graphs and figures have been adapted from material in my PhD thesis. The thesis will not be published but will be made available by the library at the university. 2025-07-21T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32581 Title: Weaponized ecologies: how cinema addresses nature’s complicity in enforced disappearances Authors: Rugo, D; Evans, B Abstract: Enforced disappearance is a global problem, which has devastated communities on every continent of the world. Sometimes resolved by the eventual discovery and excavation of clandestine graves, more often the meticulous searching for the abducted and denied offers no lasting resolution as the body is never recovered. Due to the global nature of the problem, it has also taken place in every known environmental setting, from familiar places of human habitation to those defined by ecological hostility and impenetrable environmental conditions. This article looks at how cinematic works (including Nostalgia for the Light, The Dupes and El Mar, La Mar) deal with the weaponization of various ecologies in the context of enforced disappearances and how this particular aesthetic register offers insights on material witnessing in the context of mass atrocities. 2025-12-02T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32575 Title: Disparities in Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Europe Authors: Giezeman‐Smits, KM; Palache, B; van Essen, GA; Jeseňák, M; Castro‐Sánchez, E; Steinberg, AE; van Vugt, J Abstract: Background: Seasonal influenza remains a major public health challenge in Europe, associated with high morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden. Despite the proven efficacy and cost-effectiveness of vaccination, coverage rates vary substantially across European countries and population groups, often falling short of the World Health Organization's target of 75% for older adults. Objective: This narrative review aims to identify and explore disparities in seasonal influenza vaccination coverage across European countries and among different population subgroups. It also seeks to examine the underlying causes of these disparities and propose actionable strategies to improve equity in vaccine uptake. Methods: A literature search was conducted using the PubMed database for English-language articles published within the last 5 years. Keywords included: comorbidity, disparity, Europe, inequality, influenza, knowledge, ethnic disparity, seasonal influenza vaccination, socioeconomic disparity, vaccination coverage, and vaccine hesitancy. Additional references were identified from the retrieved articles. Results: Widespread disparities in influenza vaccination were observed across various demographic and professional groups. These included disparities by geographic location, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex and gender, age, comorbidities, and occupation—particularly among healthcare professionals. Contributing factors included limited knowledge or education, negative attitudes or behaviors toward vaccination, vaccine hesitancy and fatigue, and restricted access to vaccination services. Structural barriers and institutional trust issues also played key roles. Conclusions: Addressing disparities in influenza vaccination coverage in Europe requires multi-level, stakeholder-specific strategies. These should include education campaigns, improved access through alternative delivery settings (e.g., pharmacies, schools), targeted communication to high-risk and underserved populations, and systemic changes to support healthcare providers. Tackling these issues will help reduce preventable morbidity and mortality, enhance herd immunity, and foster healthier ageing across European populations. Description: Data Availability Statement: All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article. 2025-07-08T00:00:00Z