http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/32867 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:17 GMT 2026-06-10T21:49:17Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33358 Title: Modern Art and Radcliffe‑Brown's Scientific Aesthetics Authors: Niehaus, I Abstract: Modern art was arguably a major inspiration for the social structural approach pioneered by A.R Radcliffe-Brown. This suggestion is counter-intuitive, given that Radcliffe-Brown is known to have advocated a scientific rather than humanistic approach to the study of social life. However, during the early twentieth century, no insurmountable gulf separated the sciences and arts. Drawing on archival sources, this article shows that in addition to his anthropological work, Radcliffe-Brown was a vocal proponent of modernism in the arts, and argued that art should be in concert with the ‘scientific spirit’ of the time. He opposed photographic realism, sentimentalism, vagueness and the over-elaboration of detail; and advocated abstraction based on a definite method of composition, hard lines and definite forms. This vision is also apparent in his rejection of ethnographic romanticism and in the composition of The Social Organisation of Australian Tribes (1931). The monograph follows the principles of minimalism and abstraction and seeks to elucidate structural forms underlying social interaction. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33358 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33333 Title: Assessing the conservation challenges for the European eel through the Delphi technique Authors: Mukherjee, N; Clarhäll, A; Scharin, H; Svensson, M; McCarthy, AH; Greenlee, JW; Ovidiu, A; Algera, DA; Aprahamian, M; Asturiano, JF; Ben Ammar, I; Bianchini, ML; Björkvik, E; Bolland, JD; Cairns, DK; Brian, C; Ciccotti, E; Domingos, I; Elvidge, CK; Eyler, S; Geffroy, B; Griffiths, NP; Grilo, TF; Januchowski-Hartley, S; Jellyman, D; Kärgenberg, E; Lagarde, R; Lyach, R; MacNamara, R; Melià, P; Meulenbroek, P; Nijman, V; Nilsson, PA; Podda, C; Prouzet, P; Rohtla, M; Sjöberg, N; Stein, FM; Sühring, R; Svedäng, H; Tamario, C; van der Hammen, T; Verhelst, P; Watz, J; Weltersbach, MS; Westerberg, H; Wickström, H; Hugé, J Abstract: The once abundant European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is currently classified as a Critically Endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Although both the European Union (through the 2007 Eel Regulation) and its member states have implemented various conservation actions, many uncertainties remain regarding the actual and anticipated effectiveness of these measures. This study aimed to identify and prioritise the conservation and recovery measures for the European eel, using the expert-based Delphi technique. We conducted a two-round Delphi survey on eel conservation measures (these measures were derived from an extensive review of the peer-reviewed literature). The findings highlight the need for establishing a pan-European eel recruitment monitoring programme (to obtain reliable eel population estimates), restoring access to suitable inland habitats by removing migration barriers and improving habitat quality. Experts also emphasized the necessity for a more stringent silver eel escapement target and stronger enforcement of this target. While restocking of eel remains a contentious issue, a set of preconditions could render it conditionally acceptable. This study offers important insights into the areas of consensus and divergence among eel experts in the challenging field of eel conservation. We hope these results strengthen eel management decision-making such that this Critically Endangered species does not become a museum specimen for future generations. Description: Data availability Data will be made available on request.; Supplementary material is available online at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989426002064#sec0110 . Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33333 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33283 Title: Ethnic differences in healthcare trust and patient satisfaction in England: A cross-sectional survey Authors: Pickering, S; Hansen, ME; Dorussen, H; Reifler, J; Scotto, T; Sunahara, Y; Yen, D Abstract: Trust in healthcare is an important component of patient experience, yet ethnic minority patients in England often report lower trust and satisfaction with the NHS than White patients. We examine these differences using data from a cross-sectional survey of 1,111 adults living in England, conducted in April–May 2023. Respondents rated their agreement with 18 statements covering five domains of healthcare experience: communication, ethical treatment, perceived competence, trust in providers, and perceived discrimination. We estimate a series of linear regression models comparing responses between ethnic minority and White participants, both before and after adjustment for demographic and attitudinal factors. Ethnic minority respondents reported significantly less positive perceptions on several items, particularly those relating to ethical behaviour, personal care, trust in front-line providers and perceived discrimination. They were less likely than White respondents to agree that the NHS behaves ethically, cares for patients, or goes out of its way to help people, and reported lower trust in GPs and hospital doctors and nurses. The largest differences were observed for perceptions that NHS care quality depends on ethnic background or country of origin. By contrast, we found no ethnic differences in perceptions of NHS honesty, promise-keeping, overall competence, or trust in NHS leadership or management. Overall, the findings indicate that ethnic differences in trust and satisfaction with the NHS are concentrated in relational and experiential aspects of care rather than in assessments of technical competence. Addressing these disparities may be important for improving equity and strengthening trust in healthcare services. Description: Data Availability: Replication data and code are available from the Harvard Dataverse, at: https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/U099DY.; Supporting information is available online at: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0349884#sec012 . Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33283 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33259 Title: Parliamentary briefing – Domestic work migration bans in Nepal Authors: Bhagat, A Abstract: This briefing examines Nepal's ban on domestic work migration, in place since 2017, and its impact on Nepali women who migrate through irregular channels. It summarises the evidence on why the ban increases rather than reduces vulnerability to exploitation, and makes five policy recommendations including lifting the ban immediately, extending consular protection regardless of migration status, and pursuing bilateral labour agreements as a parallel track rather than a precondition. Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33259 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z