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Conservation of Mesoamerican Amphibians and Reptiles (2013)
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Lewis, T. R. (2013). Conservation of Mesoamerican Amphibians and Reptiles. Herpetological Bulletin, 124, 35-36

Mesoamerica (or Middle America) is one of the world’s major herpetofauna hotspots with over 1,900 species of which about 1,000 are endemic. It is a hugely complicated region with megadiverse habitats and complex conservation conundrums. Conservation... Read More about Conservation of Mesoamerican Amphibians and Reptiles.

Preface (2013)
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Adeyeye, K., Ward, S., Barr, S., Memon, F., & Butler, D. (2013). Preface. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118456613

© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems facilitate the collection, filtration and storage of runoff, usually from roof catchments. The stored rainwater is then either gravity-fed or pumped to supply non-potable points of use... Read More about Preface.

Geographical and temporal dimensions of Bulgarian attitudes towards the rural environment (2013)
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Staddon, C., & Genchev, S. (2013). Geographical and temporal dimensions of Bulgarian attitudes towards the rural environment

This paper explores certain dimensions of the transformation since 1989 in attitudes towards the environment in one largely rural locality of southwest Bulgaria. There is something of a paradox apparent in rural attitudes and behaviours to the enviro... Read More about Geographical and temporal dimensions of Bulgarian attitudes towards the rural environment.

Exploring changes to cycle infrastructure to improve the experience of cycling for families (2013)
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Clayton, W., & Musselwhite, C. (2013). Exploring changes to cycle infrastructure to improve the experience of cycling for families. Journal of Transport Geography, 33, 54-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.09.003

Positive changes to the immediate cycling environment can improve the cycling experience through increasing levels of safety, but little is known about how the intrinsic benefits of cycling might be enhanced beyond this. This paper presents research... Read More about Exploring changes to cycle infrastructure to improve the experience of cycling for families.

Carbon reduction scenarios for 2050: An explorative analysis of public preferences (2013)
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Allen, P., & Chatterton, T. (2013). Carbon reduction scenarios for 2050: An explorative analysis of public preferences. Energy Policy, 63, 796-808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.08.079

This paper presents an analysis of public preferences for a low carbon future UK and compares them with three future scenarios proposed by the UK government based on data from 10,983 self-selected participants who engaged in the UK Department of Ener... Read More about Carbon reduction scenarios for 2050: An explorative analysis of public preferences.

Utilising Openair to support multi-stakeholder engagement and the resolution of air quality issues (2013)
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Hayes, E. T., Chatterton, T., Barnes, J., & Longhurst, J. (2013). Utilising Openair to support multi-stakeholder engagement and the resolution of air quality issues. Clean Air Journal, 23(1), 23-31

For key stakeholders to make informed air quality management decisions it is often necessary for in-depth data analysis to be tailored and concisely presented to meet their needs. Given the complexity of sources, the abundance of relevant data (e.g.... Read More about Utilising Openair to support multi-stakeholder engagement and the resolution of air quality issues.

Methods of Knowledge Exchange and Learning Focused on Local Authorities' Experiences of Flood Science Communication (2013)
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Stokes, A., Roberts, C., Crowley, K., & McEwen, L. (2015). Methods of Knowledge Exchange and Learning Focused on Local Authorities' Experiences of Flood Science Communication. International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 5(2), 114-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2013.855835

© 2013 Taylor & Francis. Devastating floods in 2007 across western England resulted in legislative changes which have placed increased responsibility on local government for managing and mitigating local flood risk. For these changes to be effectiv... Read More about Methods of Knowledge Exchange and Learning Focused on Local Authorities' Experiences of Flood Science Communication.

Axial kinematic response of end-bearing piles to P waves (2013)
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Anoyatis, G., Di Laora, R., & Mylonakis, G. (2013). Axial kinematic response of end-bearing piles to P waves. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 37(17), 2877-2896. https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2166

Kinematic pile-soil interaction under vertically impinging seismic P waves is revisited through a novel continuum elastodynamic solution of the Tajimi type. The proposed model simulates the steady-state kinematic response of a cylindrical end-bearing... Read More about Axial kinematic response of end-bearing piles to P waves.

Research article: Coastal flood-risk management practice in tai o, a town in Hong Kong (2013)
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Adekola, O. A., Chan, F. K. S., Adekola, O., Ng, C. N., Mitchell, G., & McDonald, A. T. (2013). Research article: Coastal flood-risk management practice in tai o, a town in Hong Kong. Environmental Practice, 15(03), 201-219. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1466046613000215

Coastal megadeltas in Asia have emerged rapidly; their megacities are particularly stressed by urbanization and rapid population growth. In the Pearl River Delta, towns in coastal megacities, such as Hong Kong, experience severe land shortage, which... Read More about Research article: Coastal flood-risk management practice in tai o, a town in Hong Kong.

Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010 (2013)
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Atkins, S., Lyons, G., Jain, J., Susilo, Y., & Atkins, S. (2013). Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010. Mobilities, 8(4), 560-579. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2012.743221

This paper provides a unique insight into aspects of stability and change regarding the travel time use of rail passengers in Great Britain between 2004 and 2010. Empirical evidence is presented on how rail passengers spend their time, how worthwhile... Read More about Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010.

Qualitative insights into the effect on travel behavior of joining a carshare (2013)
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Andrews, G., Chatterjee, K., Andrews, G., Ricci, M., & Parkhurst, G. (2013). Qualitative insights into the effect on travel behavior of joining a carshare. Transportation Research Record, 2359(2359), 76-84. https://doi.org/10.3141/2359-10

Carsharing organizations (carshares) provide collectively available vehicles that can be booked for exclusive use on a pay-as-you-go basis. Previous research has shown that two groups join carshares: (a) accessors, who do not have a car when they joi... Read More about Qualitative insights into the effect on travel behavior of joining a carshare.

Investigations into the relationship between changes in internal moisture regimes and rock surface deterioration in cavernous sandstone features (2013)
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Mol, L. (2014). Investigations into the relationship between changes in internal moisture regimes and rock surface deterioration in cavernous sandstone features. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 39(7), 914-927. https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.3497

Cavernous features commonly develop in sandstone, but their development over time remains enigmatic. It has been suggested that moisture movements within the rock mass play a key role in the location, development and dynamics of cavernous features. I... Read More about Investigations into the relationship between changes in internal moisture regimes and rock surface deterioration in cavernous sandstone features.

The role of fieldwork in rock decay research: Case studies from the fringe (2013)
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Paradise, T. R., Groom, K. M., Dixon, J. C., Allen, C. D., Gordon, S. J., Dorn, R. I., …Turkington, A. V. (2013). The role of fieldwork in rock decay research: Case studies from the fringe. Geomorphology, 200, 59-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2012.12.012

Researchers exploring rock decay hail from chemistry, engineering, geography, geology, paleoclimatology, soil science, and other disciplines and use laboratory, microscopic, theoretical, and field-based strategies. We illustrate here how the traditio... Read More about The role of fieldwork in rock decay research: Case studies from the fringe.

Living with the deceased: Absence, presence and absence-presence (2013)
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Maddrell, A. (2013). Living with the deceased: Absence, presence and absence-presence. cultural geographies, 20(4), 501-522. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474474013482806

In this paper I build on my previous case-study focused research on memorialization to develop a thesis for absence-presence evidenced in vernacular memorial artifacts, spaces and performances at a variety of scales and locations across the British I... Read More about Living with the deceased: Absence, presence and absence-presence.

Evaluating the impact of fluvial geomorphology on river ice cover formation based on a global sensitivity analysis of a river ice model (2013)
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Lindenschmidt, K. E., & Chun, K. P. (2013). Evaluating the impact of fluvial geomorphology on river ice cover formation based on a global sensitivity analysis of a river ice model. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 40(7), 623-632. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2012-0274

In 2011, Manitoba was stricken by wide-scale flooding causing high flows along the Dauphin River. The unprecedented high discharges at freeze-up created the potential for excessive ice cover thickening and backwater staging exacerbating the flood ris... Read More about Evaluating the impact of fluvial geomorphology on river ice cover formation based on a global sensitivity analysis of a river ice model.

“This feels like the start of something” — Storying the 2010 Exeter Occupation (2013)
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Burton, K. (2013). “This feels like the start of something” — Storying the 2010 Exeter Occupation. ACME: An International E-Journal for Critical Geographies, 12(3), 471-491

The University of Exeter was home to a student led occupation in November and December 2010. The occupation was a protest against education and public sector cuts and the rise in student tuition fees. It also became a site for a progressive re-presen... Read More about “This feels like the start of something” — Storying the 2010 Exeter Occupation.

Linking and implementation of fuzzy logic control to ordinate plant strategies (2013)
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Furze, J., Zhu, Q. M., Qiao, F., & Hill, J. (2013). Linking and implementation of fuzzy logic control to ordinate plant strategies. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 19(4), 333-342. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMIC.2013.055651

Fuzzy control algorithms are used to give structure to the spatial categorisation of plant species by integrating digital elevation model data at increased resolution with data of selected climatic variables (mean precipitation, temperature, ground f... Read More about Linking and implementation of fuzzy logic control to ordinate plant strategies.

Industrial closure, regional development and local planning: Multiple narratives of change from the experience of Longbridge, Birmingham (2013)
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Hall, S. (2013). Industrial closure, regional development and local planning: Multiple narratives of change from the experience of Longbridge, Birmingham. Local Economy, 28(5), 499-511. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269094213483968

This article provides a critique of the policy response to the closure, in 2005, of the MG Rover factory in Longbridge, Birmingham. To date, the Longbridge 'narrative' has been dominated by the work of the Labour Government's MG Rover Task Force to s... Read More about Industrial closure, regional development and local planning: Multiple narratives of change from the experience of Longbridge, Birmingham.

Editorial – Special issue on planning and sustainability (2013)
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Gopinath, D., Gazzola, P., & Jackson, T. (2013). Editorial – Special issue on planning and sustainability. International Journal of Society Systems Science, 5(3), 207-212

Guest Editors: Deepak Gopinath, Paola Gazzola, Tony Jackson

Enterprise Zones and Zones Franches Urbaines: A critique of area-based fiscal incentives and regeneration in England and France (2013)
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Chignier-Riboulon, F., & Hall, S. (2013). Enterprise Zones and Zones Franches Urbaines: A critique of area-based fiscal incentives and regeneration in England and France. Urban Research and Practice, 6(2), 123-139. https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2013.808434

This paper provides a critical commentary on area-based fiscal incentives and regeneration in Europe, focusing on Enterprise Zones (EZs) in Britain and zones franches urbaines (ZFUs) in France. It, thus, counters the trans-Atlantic comparative bias o... Read More about Enterprise Zones and Zones Franches Urbaines: A critique of area-based fiscal incentives and regeneration in England and France.