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West of England Sustainable Travel (WEST) baseline and years one and two (to 2013/14) annual outcomes monitoring report
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annual outcomes monitoring report

The Local Sustainable Transport Fund was launched in January 2011 with the four West of England unitary authorities (Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils) being awarded nearly £30 million by th... Read More about West of England Sustainable Travel (WEST) baseline and years one and two (to 2013/14) annual outcomes monitoring report.

Older adult students in their first year at university: Challenges, resources and support
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Topham, P. Older adult students in their first year at university: Challenges, resources and support

This study surveyed the experiences of older adult students in their first year at university. It describes the personal and academic challenges they faced; the psychological resources they applied or acquired to meet those challenges; and the forms... Read More about Older adult students in their first year at university: Challenges, resources and support.

Royal Society education outreach training course evaluation
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Fogg-Rogers, L. A., Weitkamp, E., & Wilkinson, C. Royal Society education outreach training course evaluation

This evaluation explores the perceptions of Royal Society Research Fellows to education outreach and the drivers that stimulate them to undertake it. It also reports on the successes and challenges of a pilot training course for Research Fellows on e... Read More about Royal Society education outreach training course evaluation.

User and community expectations of the major road network (MRN)
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Calvert, T., Parkhurst, G., & Parkin, J. User and community expectations of the major road network (MRN)

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund (RJRF)commissioned an ambitious two-year study of major roads in England with a horizon of 2040. There are seven topics of interest, and the first topic of interest has two tasks, one of which (Task 1C) is to identify user... Read More about User and community expectations of the major road network (MRN).

West of England Sustainable Travel (WEST) baseline and years one, two, and three (to 2014/15) annual outcomes monitoring report
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annual outcomes monitoring report

The Local Sustainable Transport Fund was launched in January 2011 with the four West of England unitary authorities (Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils) being awarded nearly £30 million by th... Read More about West of England Sustainable Travel (WEST) baseline and years one, two, and three (to 2014/15) annual outcomes monitoring report.

Asking attitude, intention and prediction questions as a social influence technique: A meta-analysis of the question-behavior effect
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Van Steen, T., Joinson, A., & Carruthers, J. Asking attitude, intention and prediction questions as a social influence technique: A meta-analysis of the question-behavior effect

The question-behavior effect, how asking attitude, intention and prediction questions influences behavior, has been widely examined since its discovery by Sherman (1980). In the present study, a meta-analysis is carried out to examine the effectivene... Read More about Asking attitude, intention and prediction questions as a social influence technique: A meta-analysis of the question-behavior effect.

Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project. Challenge theme report: Carbon neutral city
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Prestwood, E., Townsend, I., & Longhurst, J. Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project. Challenge theme report: Carbon neutral city

This report presents the key findings of the Carbon Neutral City theme of the Bristol Urban Integrated Diagnostics (Urban ID) pilot project, one of its four themes and five case studies. Urban ID was one of a small number of projects funded by the se... Read More about Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project. Challenge theme report: Carbon neutral city.

Alternative transport scenarios for South East Wales: Building for a sustainable transport future
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Clayton, W., Clark, B., Parkin, J., & Parkhurst, G. Alternative transport scenarios for South East Wales: Building for a sustainable transport future

This report presents an analysis and discussion of current and future alternative transport options in south east Wales. The report considers the current challenges faced as a result of high levels of private vehicle use, and examines alternative tra... Read More about Alternative transport scenarios for South East Wales: Building for a sustainable transport future.

Bumps and Babies Longitudinal Study (BABBLES): An independent evaluation of the Baby Buddy app
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Deave, T., Coad, J., Day, C., Kendall, S., Lingman, R., Bailey, L., …Smiddy, J. Bumps and Babies Longitudinal Study (BABBLES): An independent evaluation of the Baby Buddy app

Introduction: Developments in information and communication technologies have enabled and supported the development and expansion of electronic health in the last decade. This has increased the possibility of self-management and care of health issues... Read More about Bumps and Babies Longitudinal Study (BABBLES): An independent evaluation of the Baby Buddy app.

Injury prevention photoshphere: Final report for the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute TRACK Award
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Emond, A., & Deave, T. Injury prevention photoshphere: Final report for the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute TRACK Award

The overall aim of this project is to adapt an existing technology (photosphere) to be used to identify hazards to prevent injuries to children in the home environment. The EBI TRACK Award enabled us to conduct the essential development and refinemen... Read More about Injury prevention photoshphere: Final report for the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute TRACK Award.

Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review
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Shaw, P. Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review

This literature review was carried out as part of the Future Library project. The recommendations focus on the following key areas: - Increased focus on the quality of ebooks that we provide access to; lobbying publishers to improve their digital... Read More about Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review.

Local transport – a view from the summit. Contributions and insights from the first and second Local Transport Summits, Oxford 2016 and Manchester 2017
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Lyons, G. Local transport – a view from the summit. Contributions and insights from the first and second Local Transport Summits, Oxford 2016 and Manchester 2017

Planning and delivering successful local transport involves making sense of transport system supply and demand, reflecting user needs as necessary and advising on how wider social, economic and environmental considerations can be taken into account.... Read More about Local transport – a view from the summit. Contributions and insights from the first and second Local Transport Summits, Oxford 2016 and Manchester 2017.

Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project case study report: The role of neighbourhood in the health and happiness of older people
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Calvert, T., Buser, M., & Williams, K. Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project case study report: The role of neighbourhood in the health and happiness of older people

This case study examined factors affecting the health and happiness of older residents in Staple Hill, Bristol, UK. The research, which was qualitative in nature, was primarily achieved through a workshop, and 13 walking interviews, with older resid... Read More about Bristol urban integrated diagnostics project case study report: The role of neighbourhood in the health and happiness of older people.