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A statistical analysis of the dynamic response of a railway viaduct (2014)
Journal Article
Jesus, A. H., Dimitrovová, Z., & Silva, M. A. (2014). A statistical analysis of the dynamic response of a railway viaduct. Engineering Structures, 71, 244-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.04.012

A statistical analysis of the dynamic response of a railway viaduct, modelled after an actual structure, is presented. The finite element model of the viaduct is based on the data provided by the Portuguese Railway Company REFER EPE. The train load i... Read More about A statistical analysis of the dynamic response of a railway viaduct.

Understanding strategic road network users’ experiences and need – Wave 2 (2014)
Report
Toombs, B., Clay, D., Chisholm, T., Parkhurst, G., & Lyons, G. (2014). Understanding strategic road network users’ experiences and need – Wave 2

In 2011, the Government called for an independent review, to assess whether they were taking the right approach to managing, operating and enhancing the Strategic Road Network (SRN), which resulted in the Cook Report ‘A Fresh Start for the Strategic... Read More about Understanding strategic road network users’ experiences and need – Wave 2.

Water security: A Genealogy of Emerging Discourses (2014)
Book Chapter
Staddon, C., & James, N. (2014). Water security: A Genealogy of Emerging Discourses. In G. Schneier-Madanes (Ed.), Globalised Water: a question of governance (261-276). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7323-3

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Beyond transport: Understanding the role of mobilities in connecting rural elders in civic society (2014)
Book Chapter
Parkhurst, G., Galvin, K., Musselwhite, C., Phillips, J., Shergold, I., & Todres, L. (2014). Beyond transport: Understanding the role of mobilities in connecting rural elders in civic society. In C. Hennessey, R. Means, & V. Burholt (Eds.), Countryside Connections: Older People, Community and Place in Rural Britain (125-157). Bristol: Policy Press

Urban water economics (2014)
Book Chapter
Squires, G. (2014). Urban water economics. In C. Booth (Ed.), Water Resources in the Built Environment: Management Issues and Solutions (33-44). Wiley Blackwell

Plant closures and taskforce responses: An analysis of the impact of and policy response to MG Rover in Birmingham (2014)
Journal Article
Bailey, D., Bentley, G., de Ruyter, A., & Hall, S. (2014). Plant closures and taskforce responses: An analysis of the impact of and policy response to MG Rover in Birmingham. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 1(1), 60-78. https://doi.org/10.1080/21681376.2014.899477

© 2014 The Author(s). This paper explores the socio-economic impacts and associated policy responses to the collapse of MG Rover at Longbridge in Birmingham. Critically, it attempts to move beyond a ‘standard’ taskforce narrative that emphasizes the... Read More about Plant closures and taskforce responses: An analysis of the impact of and policy response to MG Rover in Birmingham.

Assessing the role of climate-smart agriculture in combating climate change, desertification and improving rural livelihood in Northern Nigeria (2014)
Journal Article
Terdoo, F., & Adekola, O. (2014). Assessing the role of climate-smart agriculture in combating climate change, desertification and improving rural livelihood in Northern Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 9(15), 1180-1191. https://doi.org/10.5897/ajar2013.7665

The objective of this paper is to assess the perceptions and determine the ability of farmers in rural Northern Nigeria to explain climate change, and to ascertain the socio-economic cost of climate change to them. The study also sought to understand... Read More about Assessing the role of climate-smart agriculture in combating climate change, desertification and improving rural livelihood in Northern Nigeria.

Achieving Environmental Justice: A Cross National Analysis (2014)
Book
Bell, K. (2014). Achieving Environmental Justice: A Cross National Analysis. Bristol, UK: Policy Press

This book addresses the topic of environmental justice, conceptualised as the aspiration for a healthy environment for all social groups, as well as fair and inclusive processes of environmental decision making. The work connects the global and the... Read More about Achieving Environmental Justice: A Cross National Analysis.

Effects of initial soil water content and saturated hydraulic conductivity variability on small watershed runoff simulation using LISEM (2014)
Journal Article
Hu, W., She, D., Shao, M., Chun, K. P., & Si, B. (2015). Effects of initial soil water content and saturated hydraulic conductivity variability on small watershed runoff simulation using LISEM. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 60(6), 1137-1154. https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2014.903332

Abstract: Soil water content (θ) and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) vary in space. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of initial soil water content (θi) and Ks variability on runoff simulations using the LImburg Soil Erosio... Read More about Effects of initial soil water content and saturated hydraulic conductivity variability on small watershed runoff simulation using LISEM.

Sustainable regeneration: A guiding vision towards low-carbon transition? (2014)
Journal Article
Hunt, M., & De Laurentis, C. (2015). Sustainable regeneration: A guiding vision towards low-carbon transition?. Local Environment, 20(9), 1081-1102. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2014.894964

While the concept of sustainable development brings together concepts of economic, environmental and social sustainability, much has been said regarding inherent tensions between them. Conflicts between economic and environmental objectives, in parti... Read More about Sustainable regeneration: A guiding vision towards low-carbon transition?.

A study of ozone concentrations and trends across Europe: 1996-2010 (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Chatterton, T., Hayes, E. T., Barnes, J., Longhurst, J., Laxen, D., Irwin, J., …Zamparutti, T. (2014, March). A study of ozone concentrations and trends across Europe: 1996-2010. Paper presented at 9th International Conference on Air Quality - Science and Application, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Summary This study reviews ozone concentrations from rural monitoring stations across Europe between 1996 and 2010 across a range of statistics with regard to the various objectives, target values and thresholds established by the 2008 Ambient Air Q... Read More about A study of ozone concentrations and trends across Europe: 1996-2010.

A study of ozone exposure across Europe: 2004–2010 (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Barnes, J., Chatterton, T., Hayes, E. T., & Longhurst, J. (2014, March). A study of ozone exposure across Europe: 2004–2010. Poster presented at 9th International Conference on Air Quality - Science and Application, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Summary This study presents an assessment of exposure to ozone exceedences across Europe using a new methodology based around the Eurostat degree of urbanisation (DEGURBA) classification, which provides the ability to categorise exposure into ‘Urban... Read More about A study of ozone exposure across Europe: 2004–2010.

Relations among amphisbaenians, caecilians and coral snakes (2014)
Report
Lewis, T. R. (2014). Relations among amphisbaenians, caecilians and coral snakes. Field Herp Forum

Life on a low income in austere times (2014)
Report
Pemberton, S., Sutton, E., Fahmy, E., & Bell, K. (2014). Life on a low income in austere times

Following the ‘credit crunch’ 2007-2008, the UK entered the deepest recessionary conditions in living memory. As the liquidity from the financial services sector came to an abrupt halt, the investment ‘life blood’ of the economy in short supply, nume... Read More about Life on a low income in austere times.

Environmental justice in Cuba (2014)
Journal Article
Bell, K. (2014). Environmental justice in Cuba

An overview of Cuba's achievements and constraints in relation to environmental justice.

Assessment of air quality in the vicinity of Delimara power station, Malta (2014)
Report
Barnes, J. (2014). Assessment of air quality in the vicinity of Delimara power station, Malta

The Air Quality Management Resource Centre (AQMRC), University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE) was appointed by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) and the Monitoring Committee, following a competitive tendering process, to asse... Read More about Assessment of air quality in the vicinity of Delimara power station, Malta.

Environmental justice in Europe and Latin America (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Bell, K. (2014, January). Environmental justice in Europe and Latin America

A discussion of the politics and paradigms pertaining to environmental justice in Europe and Latin America.

The impact of vibration on comfort and bodily stress while cycling (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Parkin, J., & Sainte Cluque, E. (2014, January). The impact of vibration on comfort and bodily stress while cycling. Paper presented at UTSG 46th Annual Conference, Newcastle University

This paper reports preliminary work to understand the nature of vibrations from riding a bicycle and how these may impact on human comfort and bodily stress. There are two parts to the study. The first part comprises results from a survey of cycle... Read More about The impact of vibration on comfort and bodily stress while cycling.

Examining the relationship between life transitions and travel behaviour change: New insights from the UK household longitudinal study (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Clark, B., Chatterjee, K., Melia, S., Knies, G., & Laurie, H. (2014, January). Examining the relationship between life transitions and travel behaviour change: New insights from the UK household longitudinal study. Paper presented at 46th Universities' Transport Studies Group Conference, Newcastle University

Recent research has indicated that changes in travel behaviour are more likely at the time of major life events. However, there remains much to learn about the extent to which different life events trigger behavioural change and the conditions under... Read More about Examining the relationship between life transitions and travel behaviour change: New insights from the UK household longitudinal study.

Variations in car type, size, usage and emissions across Great Britain and relationships with socio-demographic characteristics (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Chatterton, T., Barnes, J., Wilson, R., Anable, J., & Cairns, S. (2014, January). Variations in car type, size, usage and emissions across Great Britain and relationships with socio-demographic characteristics. Paper presented at 46th Universities' Transport Studies Group, Annual Conference January 2014, Newcastle

This paper is an early output from the EPSRC/RCUK Energy Programme project, MOT (Motoring and vehicle Ownership Trends in the UK). The MOT test record dataset recently released by the Department for Transport provides the ability to estimate annual m... Read More about Variations in car type, size, usage and emissions across Great Britain and relationships with socio-demographic characteristics.