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Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions (2017)
Journal Article
Fiselier, E., Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2018). Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 19(2), 393-412. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-06-2017-0084

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the position of education for sustainable development in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector with respect to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Higher Education... Read More about Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions.

Are we really serious about managing air quality? (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, December). Are we really serious about managing air quality?. Presented at Inaugural Honorary Fellow of Society for the Environment Lecture, Victoria, London

Inaugural Honorary Fellow of Society for the Environment Lecture This presentation considers the continuing challenge of managing local air quality in the UK and the factors that act as barriers to progress. It critiques the progress in mee... Read More about Are we really serious about managing air quality?.

Preventing or inventing? Understanding the effects of non-prescriptive design briefs (2017)
Journal Article
Oliveira, S., & Marco, E. (2017). Preventing or inventing? Understanding the effects of non-prescriptive design briefs. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 27(4), 549-561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-016-9369-9

© 2016, The Author(s). This paper discusses observations of an architecture and environmental engineering undergraduate design studio project assigned to 4th year students at a UK university. In the UK, most architecture courses are characterised by... Read More about Preventing or inventing? Understanding the effects of non-prescriptive design briefs.

Conductive composites for oligonucleotide detection (2017)
Journal Article
Ferrier, D. C., Shaver, M. P., & Hands, P. J. (2018). Conductive composites for oligonucleotide detection. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, 17, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbsr.2017.11.007

© 2017 The Authors A new method for oligonucleotide detection is presented based on oligonucleotide cross-linked polymer composites. Conductive carbon nanoparticles are incorporated into a DNA-functionalised polymer, containing partially complementar... Read More about Conductive composites for oligonucleotide detection.

Local experiences of neighbourhood planning (2017)
Thesis
Slack, E. Local experiences of neighbourhood planning. (Dissertation). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/878201

The Coalition Government introduced the Localism Act 2011 as part of a wider reformation of the planning system. The Act introduced a range of measures including neighbourhood plans, which were designed to empower local people by enabling them to cre... Read More about Local experiences of neighbourhood planning.

An investigation into common challenges of 3D scene understanding in visual surveillance (2017)
Thesis
Tarrit, K. An investigation into common challenges of 3D scene understanding in visual surveillance. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/878361

Nowadays, video surveillance systems are ubiquitous. Most installations simply consist of CCTV cameras connected to a central control room and rely on human operators to interpret what they see on the screen in order to, for example, detect a crime (... Read More about An investigation into common challenges of 3D scene understanding in visual surveillance.

Delivering environmental protection through local authorities (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, November). Delivering environmental protection through local authorities. Presented at Environmental Protection UK Annual Conference 2017, Birmingham, England

This presentation considers the role of Local Authorities (LA) in providing environmental protection. It adopts a historical perspective focusing upon the role of LAs before considering changes in the capability and competency to deliver environmen... Read More about Delivering environmental protection through local authorities.

Glycyrrhiza glabra extract and quercetin reverses cisplatin resistance in triple-negative MDA-MB-468 breast cancer cells via inhibition of cytochrome P450 1B1 enzyme (2017)
Journal Article
Bharate, S. B., Chaudhuri, B., Vishwakarma, R. A., Jain, S. K., Sharma, R., Gatchie, L., & Williams, I. S. (2017). Glycyrrhiza glabra extract and quercetin reverses cisplatin resistance in triple-negative MDA-MB-468 breast cancer cells via inhibition of cytochrome P450 1B1 enzyme. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 27(24), 5400-5403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.11.013

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd The development of multi-drug resistance to existing anticancer drugs is one of the major challenges in cancer treatment. The over-expression of cytochrome P450 1B1 enzyme has been reported to cause resistance to cisplatin. With a... Read More about Glycyrrhiza glabra extract and quercetin reverses cisplatin resistance in triple-negative MDA-MB-468 breast cancer cells via inhibition of cytochrome P450 1B1 enzyme.

(E)-3-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, a heterocyclic chalcone is a potent and selective CYP1A1 inhibitor and cancer chemopreventive agent (2017)
Journal Article
Horley, N. J., Beresford, K. J., Kaduskar, S., Joshi, P., McCann, G. J., Ruparelia, K. C., …Chaudhuri, B. (2017). (E)-3-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, a heterocyclic chalcone is a potent and selective CYP1A1 inhibitor and cancer chemopreventive agent. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 27(24), 5409-5414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.11.009

The overexpression of CYP1 family of enzymes is reported to be associated with development of human carcinomas. It has been well reported that CYP1A1 specific inhibitors prevents carcinogenesis. Herein, thirteen pyridine-4-yl series of chalcones were... Read More about (E)-3-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, a heterocyclic chalcone is a potent and selective CYP1A1 inhibitor and cancer chemopreventive agent.

Offline and real time noise reduction in speech signals using the discrete wavelet packet decomposition (2017)
Thesis
Oktar, M. A. Offline and real time noise reduction in speech signals using the discrete wavelet packet decomposition. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/879499

This thesis describes the development of an offline and real time wavelet based speech enhancement system to process speech corrupted with various amounts of white Gaussian noise and other different noise types.

Exploring urban metabolism—Towards an interdisciplinary perspective (2017)
Journal Article
Urge-Vorsatz, D., Rosales Carreón, J., Mokhtarian, P. L., Dijst, M., Worrell, E., Böcker, L., …Zeyringer, M. (2018). Exploring urban metabolism—Towards an interdisciplinary perspective. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 132, 190-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.014

© 2017 The Author(s) The discussion on urban metabolism has been long dominated by natural scientists focussing on natural forces shaping the energy and material flows in urban systems. However, in the anthropocene human forces such as industrializat... Read More about Exploring urban metabolism—Towards an interdisciplinary perspective.

Experimental and analytical investigations of brick masonry under compressive fatigue loading (2017)
Thesis
Koltsida, I. Experimental and analytical investigations of brick masonry under compressive fatigue loading. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/879802

About 40% of bridges in European transport network are masonry arch bridges (most built over 100 years ago) and are being subjected to increasing loading regimes. Assessment of the long-term fatigue capacity of masonry bridges is necessary to ensure... Read More about Experimental and analytical investigations of brick masonry under compressive fatigue loading.

A web-based Decision Support System (DSS) to assist SMEs to broker risks and rewards for BIM adoption (2017)
Thesis
Lam, T. A web-based Decision Support System (DSS) to assist SMEs to broker risks and rewards for BIM adoption. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/880278

Building Information Modelling (BIM) usage in the UK’s construction industry has recorded a significant increase over the last few years. However, available evidence suggests that BIM adoption amongst larger construction firms and innovators seems be... Read More about A web-based Decision Support System (DSS) to assist SMEs to broker risks and rewards for BIM adoption.

Biotransformation of Chrysin to Baicalein: Selective C6-Hydroxylation of 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone Using Whole Yeast Cells Stably Expressing Human CYP1A1 Enzyme (2017)
Journal Article
Bharate, S. B., Nuthakki, V. K., Williams, I. S., Chib, S., Gatchie, L., Joshi, P., …Chaudhuri, B. (2017). Biotransformation of Chrysin to Baicalein: Selective C6-Hydroxylation of 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone Using Whole Yeast Cells Stably Expressing Human CYP1A1 Enzyme. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 65(34), 7440-7446. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b02690

© 2017 American Chemical Society. Naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds are of medicinal importance because of their unique antioxidant, anticancer, and chemopreventive properties. Baicalein, a naturally occurring polyhydroxy flavonoid possessin... Read More about Biotransformation of Chrysin to Baicalein: Selective C6-Hydroxylation of 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone Using Whole Yeast Cells Stably Expressing Human CYP1A1 Enzyme.

The dynamics of urban metabolism in the face of digitalization and changing lifestyles: Understanding and influencing our cities (2017)
Journal Article
Lyons, G., Mokhtarian, P., Dijst, M., & Böcker, L. (2018). The dynamics of urban metabolism in the face of digitalization and changing lifestyles: Understanding and influencing our cities. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 132, 246-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.07.032

© 2017 Elsevier B.V. The world's population continues to grow. With a trend of urbanisation apparent, increasing attention is now being given to understanding and shaping our cities to support an evolving society. Urban metabolism concerns the flows... Read More about The dynamics of urban metabolism in the face of digitalization and changing lifestyles: Understanding and influencing our cities.

The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J. (2017, July). The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public. Presented at Challenge and Change: Air Quality Conference., London, England

This keynote presentation briefly considers the causes and impacts of air pollution and critiques the UK Government’s consultation on a draft revised UK Air Quality Plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide. The plan is considered to be inadequate for the... Read More about The government’s air quality action plan to improve the health of the public.

Towards a sustainable university (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Gough, G. (2017, June). Towards a sustainable university. Presented at Sustainable Development and Planning, UWE Bristol

The paper will explore the University of the West of England, Bristol’s progress over a 20-year period in embedding sustainable development into the whole institution mission. The University of the West of England, Bristol is committed to ensuring... Read More about Towards a sustainable university.

The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Longhurst, J., & Townsend, I. (2017, June). The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study. Paper presented at Sustainable Development and Planning, UWE Bristol

The Bristol Green Capital Partnership is a unique 10-year-old partnership of some 800 organisations drawn from the public, private and voluntary organisations with the Bristol city region and beyond. All members have pledged to support the vision of... Read More about The Bristol Green Capital Partnership. A case study.

Towards quantification of food waste in cities (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Michalec, A. O., Longhurst, J., & Hayes, E. (2017, May). Towards quantification of food waste in cities. Presented at Dresden Nexus Conference, Dresden, Germany

The question of urban resilience faces two types of challenges: sudden shocks (e.g. flooding) and long-term stressors (e.g. water scarcity resulting from wasteful resources management over time). City decision makers can enhance urban resilience with... Read More about Towards quantification of food waste in cities.

The client, organization and the project - Architects’ valuation of energy modelling adoption across four UK firms (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Oliveira, S., Sexton, M., Marco, E., & Gething, B. (2017, April). The client, organization and the project - Architects’ valuation of energy modelling adoption across four UK firms. Paper presented at Professional Practices in the Built Environment conference, University of Reading 27th April 2017, Reading, England

Whilst some architects engage in energy analysis discussions early in design, in most cases building services engineers carry out modelling and simulation tasks often at late stages of design. Recently, however, a number of large architecture firms h... Read More about The client, organization and the project - Architects’ valuation of energy modelling adoption across four UK firms.