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Editorial reminiscences on the occasion of the SAJS 120th anniversary (1973–2008) by Graham Baker

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Get the message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging by Williamson, Chloë, Baker, Graham, Mutrie, Nanette, Niven, Ailsa, Kelly, Paul

“…Understanding how to create and deliver effective physical activity (PA) messages for and to various population subgroups may play a role in increasing…”
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The effects of yoga compared to active and inactive controls on physical function and health related quality of life in older adults- systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Sivaramakrishnan, Divya, Fitzsimons, Claire, Kelly, Paul, Ludwig, Kim, Mutrie, Nanette, Saunders, David H, Baker, Graham

“…Yoga has been recommended as a muscle strengthening and balance activity in national and global physical activity guidelines. However, the evidence base…”
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Promoting physical activity to patients: a scoping review of the perceptions of doctors in the United Kingdom by Woodhead, Gemma, Sivaramakrishnan, Divya, Baker, Graham

“…The physician-patient encounter presents an ideal opportunity for physical activity (PA) promotion. This review aims to (i) explore the breadth and depth of…”
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A mixed method evaluation of a theory based intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in contact centres- the stand up for health stepped wedge feasibility study by Sivaramakrishnan, Divya, Baker, Graham, Parker, Richard A, Manner, Jillian, Lloyd, Scott, Jepson, Ruth

“…Contact centres have higher levels of sedentary behaviour than other office-based workplaces. Stand Up for Health (SUH) is a theory-based intervention…”
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Directional ballistic transport in the two-dimensional metal PdCoO2 by Bachmann, Maja D., Sharpe, Aaron L., Baker, Graham, Barnard, Arthur W., Putzke, Carsten, Scaffidi, Thomas, Nandi, Nabhanila, McGuinness, Philippa H., Zhakina, Elina, Moravec, Michal, Khim, Seunghyun, König, Markus, Goldhaber-Gordon, David, Bonn, Douglas A., Mackenzie, Andrew P., Moll, Philip J. W.

“…In an idealized infinite crystal, the material properties are constrained by the symmetries of the unit cell. The point-group symmetry is broken by the sample…”
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Evaluating the citywide Edinburgh 20mph speed limit intervention effects on traffic speed and volume: A pre-post observational evaluation by Nightingale, Glenna F, Williams, Andrew James, Hunter, Ruth F, Woodcock, James, Turner, Kieran, Cleland, Claire L, Baker, Graham, Kelly, Michael, Cope, Andy, Kee, Frank, Milton, Karen, Foster, Charlie, Jepson, Ruth, Kelly, Paul

“…Traffic speed is important to public health as it is a major contributory factor to collision risk and casualty severity. 20mph (32km/h) speed limit…”
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Kinetic theory of the nonlocal electrodynamic response in anisotropic metals: Skin effect in 2D systems by Valentinis, Davide, Baker, Graham, Bonn, Douglas A., Schmalian, Jörg

“…The electrodynamic response of ultrapure materials at low temperatures becomes spatially nonlocal. This nonlocality gives rise to phenomena such as…”
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A modified Delphi study to enhance and gain international consensus on the Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC) by Williamson, Chloë, Kelly, Paul, Tomasone, Jennifer R., Bauman, Adrian, Mutrie, Nanette, Niven, Ailsa, Richards, Justin, Baker, Graham

“…Abstract Introduction Physical activity messaging is an important step in the pathway towards improving population physical activity levels, but best practice…”
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The effect of a pedometer-based community walking intervention "Walking for Wellbeing in the West" on physical activity levels and health outcomes: a 12-week randomized controlled trial by Baker, Graham, Gray, Stuart R, Wright, Annemarie, Fitzsimons, Claire, Nimmo, Myra, Lowry, Ruth, Mutrie, Nanette

“…Recent systematic reviews have suggested that pedometers may be effective motivational tools to promote walking. However, studies tend to be of a relatively…”
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The chronic disease Self‐Management Programme: A phenomenological study for empowering vulnerable patients with chronic diseases included in the EFFICHRONIC project by Fracso, Dallal, Bourrel, Gérard, Jorgensen, Christian, Fanton, Hélène, Raat, Hein, Pilotto, Alberto, Baker, Graham, Pisano, Marta M., Ferreira, Rosanna, Valsecchi, Verushka, Pers, Yves‐Marie, Engberink, Agnes Oude

“…Introduction The Chronic Disease Self‐Management Programme (CDSMP) has resulted in improved health outcomes for patients. However, research has focused mainly…”
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The tales of two cities: use of evidence for introducing 20 miles per hour speed limits in Edinburgh and Belfast (United Kingdom) by Milton, Karen, Baker, Graham, Cleland, Claire L, Cope, Andy, Hunter, Ruth F, Jepson, Ruth, Kee, Frank, Kelly, Paul, Williams, Andrew J, Kelly, Michael P

“…In 2016, large-scale 20 miles per hour speed limits were introduced in the United Kingdom cities of Edinburgh and Belfast. This paper investigates the role…”
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What did we learn about elite student-athlete mental health systems from the COVID-19 pandemic? by Simpson, Kaitlin, Baker, Graham, Cameron-Blake, Emily, Palmer, Debbie, Jarvie, Grant, Kelly, Paul

“…Elite student-athletes (SAs) in higher education (HE) have distinct mental health (MH) risks. The COVID-19 pandemic put pressure on systems and increased elite…”
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The Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide by Williamson, Chloë, Baker, Graham, Tomasone, Jennifer R, Bauman, Adrian, Mutrie, Nanette, Niven, Ailsa, Richards, Justin, Oyeyemi, Adewale, Baxter, Beelin, Rigby, Benjamin, Cullen, Benny, Paddy, Brendan, Smith, Brett, Foster, Charlie, Drummy, Clare, Vandelanotte, Corneel, Oliver, Emily, Dewi, Fatwa Sari Tetra, McEwen, Fran, Bain, Frances, Faulkner, Guy, McEwen, Hamish, Mills, Hayley, Brazier, Jack, Nobles, James, Hall, Jennifer, Maclaren, Kaleigh, Milton, Karen, Olscamp, Kate, Campos, Lisseth Villalobos, Bursle, Louise, Murphy, Marie, Cavill, Nick, Johnston, Nora J, McCrorie, Paul, Wibowo, Rakhmat Ari, Bassett-Gunter, Rebecca, Jones, Rebecca, Ruane, Sarah, Shilton, Trevor, Kelly, Paul

“…Effective physical activity messaging plays an important role in the pathway towards changing physical activity behaviour at a population level. The Physical…”
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Health benefits of pedestrian and cyclist commuting: evidence from the Scottish Longitudinal Study by Friel, Catherine, Walsh, David, Whyte, Bruce, Dibben, Chris, Feng, Zhiqiang, Baker, Graham, Kelly, Paul, Demou, Evangelia, Dundas, Ruth

“…BackgroundDespite active travel investment increasing, evidence of benefit is often limited to selected health outcomes and a short follow-up period, and…”
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Feasibility of a theory-based intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour among contact centre staff: the SUH stepped-wedge cluster RCT by Jepson, Ruth, Baker, Graham, Sivaramakrishnan, Divya, Manner, Jillian, Parker, Richard, Lloyd, Scott, Stoddart, Andrew

“…Background Sedentary behaviour is linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal issues and poor mental well-being…”
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Does physical activity counselling enhance the effects of a pedometer-based intervention over the long-term: 12-month findings from the Walking for Wellbeing in the west study by Fitzsimons, Claire F, Baker, Graham, Gray, Stuart R, Nimmo, Myra A, Mutrie, Nanette

“…Pedometers provide a simple, cost effective means of motivating individuals to increase walking yet few studies have considered if short term changes in…”
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Exploring childhood obesity prevention among diverse ethnic groups in schools and places of worship: Recruitment, acceptability and feasibility of data collection and intervention components by Maynard, Maria, Baker, Graham, Harding, Seeromanie

“…Abstract Small-scale, detailed exploration of the recruitment, assessment, and evaluation processes of obesity intervention among minority ethnic children. The…”
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Christianity and Eugenics: The Place of Religion in the British Eugenics Education Society and the American Eugenics Society, c.1907–1940 by Baker, Graham J.

“…Historians have regularly acknowledged the significance of religious faith to the eugenics movement in Britain and the USA. However, much of this scholarship…”
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Benefits, risks, barriers, and facilitators to cycling: a narrative review by Logan, Greig, Somers, Camilla, Baker, Graham, Connell, Hayley, Gray, Stuart, Kelly, Paul, McIntosh, Emma, Welsh, Paul, Gray, Cindy M., Gill, Jason M. R.

“…There is large potential to increase cycling participation worldwide. Participation in cycling is associated with lower risk of mortality from any cause, and…”
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