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Professionalism as a soft skill: The social construction of worker identity in India’s new services economy (2023)
Journal Article
Ray, A. (2024). Professionalism as a soft skill: The social construction of worker identity in India’s new services economy. Third World Quarterly, 45(4), 790-809. https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2023.2223133

Once a popular buzzword for multinational corporations, ‘professionalism’ has now become a common catchphrase in India’s emerging services economy. Today, youth aspiring to join entry-level services roles such as those in call centres, retail, and co... Read More about Professionalism as a soft skill: The social construction of worker identity in India’s new services economy.

Fuzzy logic based adaptive vibration control system for structures subjected to seismic and wind loads (2023)
Journal Article
Abdulateef, W. S., & Hejazi, F. (2023). Fuzzy logic based adaptive vibration control system for structures subjected to seismic and wind loads. Structures, 55, 1507-1531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.06.108

In this study, an attempt has been made to develop a Fuzzy Logic Multi Verse Optimal Control (FLMVOC) system as a new adaptive real-time vibration control mechanism for structures subjected to seismic excitation and wind load by utilizing the capabil... Read More about Fuzzy logic based adaptive vibration control system for structures subjected to seismic and wind loads.

Another brick in the wall? The case for embedded foresight (2023)
Report
De Vito, L., & Radaelli, C. M. (2023). Another brick in the wall? The case for embedded foresight

Foresight can support policymakers to address long-term goals and navigate uncertainty in a context of poly- and perma-crisis. Common foresight methods like scenario planning and horizon scanning are commonly deployed to anticipate future risks and o... Read More about Another brick in the wall? The case for embedded foresight.

Development of hybrid rubber damper-restrainer (HRDR) system for structures under sever dynamic excitation (2023)
Journal Article
Mandani, A. M., Hejazi, F., & Nikkhoo, A. (2023). Development of hybrid rubber damper-restrainer (HRDR) system for structures under sever dynamic excitation. Structures, 55, 1354-1387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.06.106

Nowadays, high damping rubber materials are extensively implementing in various types of structure to mitigate harmful effect of imposed vibration and dynamic force to the structure. Although, the rubbers exhibit noticeable damping in the shear actio... Read More about Development of hybrid rubber damper-restrainer (HRDR) system for structures under sever dynamic excitation.

West of England e-scooter trial evaluation final report (2023)
Report
Chatterjee, K., Parkin, J., Bozovic, T., & Flower, J. (2023). West of England e-scooter trial evaluation final report. West of England Combined Authority

The e-scooter rental trial in the West of England started in October 2020 and is part of an England-wide programme of e-scooter trials in cities and towns overseen by the Department for Transport (DfT). There are two operating areas in the West of En... Read More about West of England e-scooter trial evaluation final report.

Is there room on the broom for a crip? Disabled women as experts in disaster planning (2023)
Journal Article
Harrington, E., Bell, K., McEwen, L., & Everett, G. (2023). Is there room on the broom for a crip? Disabled women as experts in disaster planning. Journal of Extreme Events, 9(02n03), https://doi.org/10.1142/s234573762350001x

Climate change-related extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, requiring urgent action to effectively plan for them. While disabled women are one group likely to be disproportionately and negatively affected by disasters, they a... Read More about Is there room on the broom for a crip? Disabled women as experts in disaster planning.

Tackling loneliness with transport fund: Engaging young people with community rail - Evaluation report (2023)
Report
Ricci, M. (in press). Tackling loneliness with transport fund: Engaging young people with community rail - Evaluation report. Community Rail Network

This report presents the evaluation approach and results of the project Engaging Young People with Community Rail, funded by the Department for Transport’s Tackling Loneliness with Transport Fund . The project engaged with young people aged 15-24... Read More about Tackling loneliness with transport fund: Engaging young people with community rail - Evaluation report.

“I got hope but I don't have trust”: Exploring young people’s thoughts and feelings about the climate emergency (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Williams, S., & Portus, R. (2023, June). “I got hope but I don't have trust”: Exploring young people’s thoughts and feelings about the climate emergency. Presented at International Environmental Psychology Conference, Arhuus, Denmark

The CCC-CATAPULT (Challenging the Climate Crisis: Children’s Agency to TAckle Policy Underpinned by Learning for Transformation) project critically examines educational and worldview influences on young people’s (15–18-year-olds) climate and environm... Read More about “I got hope but I don't have trust”: Exploring young people’s thoughts and feelings about the climate emergency.

Mapping the relationship between green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) and quality of life: A case study of Bristol, UK (2023)
Presentation / Conference
West, H., Sinnett, D., & Bray, I. (2023, June). Mapping the relationship between green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) and quality of life: A case study of Bristol, UK. Paper presented at European Urban Research Association Conference, Reykjavík, Iceland

Mental health, particularly for urban populations, is a growing public health concern. As urbanisation continues it is important to plan and develop towns and cities that maximise population wellbeing, and related health and social outcomes, whilst a... Read More about Mapping the relationship between green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) and quality of life: A case study of Bristol, UK.

Methodological innovations within the RAWES framework for use in development scenarios (2023)
Journal Article
Cianchi, B., Everard, M., McInnes, R., & Cooke, R. (2024). Methodological innovations within the RAWES framework for use in development scenarios. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, 20(1), 189-200. https://doi.org/10.1002/ieam.4799

Built development changes the nature of land and its ecosystems, with diverse ramifications for human well-being and the resilience of the socioecological system. Robust and replicable approaches are required to assess ecosystem services generated by... Read More about Methodological innovations within the RAWES framework for use in development scenarios.