All Outputs (545)

Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration (2024)
Journal Article
Schwendel, A. C., Milan, D. J., Pope, R. J., Williams, R., & Thompson, W. (2024). Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration. Geomorphology, 466, Article 109459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2024.109459

The use of analogues of previous river styles is highly significant for successful river restoration, yet some existing techniques available to assist practitioners are still not widely applied. We explore the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), t... Read More about Using geophysical subsurface data for the reconstruction of valley-scale spatio-temporal floodplain evolution: implications for upland river restoration.

Culture-led regeneration and the contestation of local discourses and meanings: the case of European maritime port cities (2024)
Journal Article
Tommarchi, E., & Jonas, A. E. (online). Culture-led regeneration and the contestation of local discourses and meanings: the case of European maritime port cities. Urban Geography, https://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2024.2387944

Culture-led regeneration, understood as a range of policies using cultural activity as a catalyst for urban regeneration, has been widely implemented by many European cities. The interest of local businesses and politicians in these processes seems u... Read More about Culture-led regeneration and the contestation of local discourses and meanings: the case of European maritime port cities.

Circular Economy Realities: Critical Perspectives on Sustainability (2024)
Book
Deutz, P., Vermeulen, W. J., Baumgartner, R. J., Ramos, T. B., & Raggi, A. (Eds.). (2024). Circular Economy Realities: Critical Perspectives on Sustainability. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003295631

This book addresses the realities of the circular economy, a resource efficiency concept that has risen to global prominence in academic, policy and business circles over the last decade. Considered an approach to sustainable growth, the volume criti... Read More about Circular Economy Realities: Critical Perspectives on Sustainability.

Neoliberalism and the splintering of city-regionalism: the case of Denver’s regional transit agency in times of COVID-19 urban austerity (2024)
Journal Article
Chestnut, J., Goetz, A. R., & Jonas, A. E. (online). Neoliberalism and the splintering of city-regionalism: the case of Denver’s regional transit agency in times of COVID-19 urban austerity. Urban Geography, https://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2024.2367389

Public transit service provision is fraught with contradictions and tensions, which today tend to converge around the city-regional scale of planning and governance. The promise of public transit is to promote economic development and improve regiona... Read More about Neoliberalism and the splintering of city-regionalism: the case of Denver’s regional transit agency in times of COVID-19 urban austerity.

Carbon dioxide removal could result in the use of lower-grade iron ore in a decarbonized net-negative emission steel industry (2024)
Journal Article
Renforth, P., Campbell, J., Foteinis, S., Cosgun, E., Young, J., Strunge, T., Riley, A. L., Mayes, W. M., & van der Spek, M. W. (2024). Carbon dioxide removal could result in the use of lower-grade iron ore in a decarbonized net-negative emission steel industry. Journal of cleaner production, 468, Article 142987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142987

Reducing the emissions from steel production is essential in meeting climate targets while maintaining economic prosperity. Here we show that applying deep emissions mitigation to the steel industry together with the reaction of by-product slag with... Read More about Carbon dioxide removal could result in the use of lower-grade iron ore in a decarbonized net-negative emission steel industry.

Making a mark on the farm: the marks and traces of farm animals and infectious diseases in northern England (2024)
Journal Article
Mahon, N., Finan, S., Holloway, L., Clark, B., & Proctor, A. (in press). Making a mark on the farm: the marks and traces of farm animals and infectious diseases in northern England. Scottish Geographical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2024.2343951

Farmed animals are expected to move through farmed spaces in certain ways to maximise their productivity. These spaces are also designed to limit the movement of disease-causing organisms. However, both types of lifeforms do not always move in expect... Read More about Making a mark on the farm: the marks and traces of farm animals and infectious diseases in northern England.

Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings (2024)
Journal Article
Hing, W., Gordon, N., & Al Jaber, T. (2024). Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings. Acta Scientific Computer Sciences, 6(7), 64-74

In a new era of educational and research-based chatbots, implementing personalised interactive learning resources is critical in enhancing students' academic experiences. Whilst general purpose chatbots are now available with a range of platforms, th... Read More about Artificial Intelligence in Education: An automatic Rule-Based Chatbot to generate guidance from lecture recordings.

Working with wood in rivers in the Western United States (2024)
Journal Article
Ockelford, A., Wohl, E., Ruiz-Villanueva, V., Comiti, F., Piégay, H., Darby, S., …Aarnink, J. (2024). Working with wood in rivers in the Western United States. River Research and Applications, https://doi.org/10.1002/rra.4331

Recognition of the important physical and ecological roles played by large wood in channels and on floodplains has grown substantially during recent decades. Although large wood continues to be routinely removed from many river corridors worldwide, t... Read More about Working with wood in rivers in the Western United States.

Low-key bioeconomies: The case of farmers markets in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire (2024)
Book Chapter
Sotiropoulou, I., & Deutz, P. (2024). Low-key bioeconomies: The case of farmers markets in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. In V. Kumar Garg, & N. Kataria (Eds.), Bioeconomy for Sustainability (319-347). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1837-5_14

This chapter explores forms of the bioeconomy that are small scale, use limited amount of resources, and are managed by very small businesses, participating in distribution networks outside the big supply chains. These economic activities not only fu... Read More about Low-key bioeconomies: The case of farmers markets in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Animal health and welfare as a public good: what do the public think? (2024)
Journal Article
Clark, B., Proctor, A., Boaitey, A., Mahon, N., Hanley, N., & Holloway, L. (2024). Animal health and welfare as a public good: what do the public think?. Agriculture and human values, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-024-10585-0

This paper presents a novel perspective on an evolving policy area. The UK’s withdrawal from the EU has led to the creation of a new Agriculture Act and proposals for significant changes to the way farming subsidies are structured in England. Underpi... Read More about Animal health and welfare as a public good: what do the public think?.

How quickly does wood fragment in rivers? Methodological challenges, preliminary findings, and perspectives (2024)
Journal Article
Hortobágyi, B., Milan, D., Bourgeau, F., & Piégay, H. (2024). How quickly does wood fragment in rivers? Methodological challenges, preliminary findings, and perspectives. Earth surface processes and landforms : the journal of the British Geomorphological Research Group, https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5877

Large wood plays a significant role in fluvial ecosystems, influencing river geomorphology and ecology. However, it poses both benefits to river systems and risks, making it essential to understand its dynamics for effective management. A better unde... Read More about How quickly does wood fragment in rivers? Methodological challenges, preliminary findings, and perspectives.

Investigating lived experiences of children and young peoples changing relationship with the natural environment during and after COVID19 (2024)
Thesis
Parsons, K. Investigating lived experiences of children and young peoples changing relationship with the natural environment during and after COVID19. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4865983

Chinese transport emissions reduction policies: Analysis of purchase intention and approaches to promote uptake of new energy construction dump trucks (2024)
Journal Article
Lan, N., Wang, Q., & Deutz, P. (2024). Chinese transport emissions reduction policies: Analysis of purchase intention and approaches to promote uptake of new energy construction dump trucks. Journal of cleaner production, 451, Article 142096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142096

Given the urgency of the transition to renewable energy, this study examines the challenges and opportunities associated with the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, particularly new energy construction dump trucks, in China. Through a combinatio... Read More about Chinese transport emissions reduction policies: Analysis of purchase intention and approaches to promote uptake of new energy construction dump trucks.

PFAS River Export Analysis Highlights the Urgent Need for Catchment-Scale Mass Loading Data (2024)
Journal Article
Byrne, P., Mayes, W. M., James, A. L., Comber, S., Biles, E., Riley, A. L., & Runkel, R. L. (2024). PFAS River Export Analysis Highlights the Urgent Need for Catchment-Scale Mass Loading Data. Environmental Science and Technology Letters, 11(3), 266–272. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00017

Source apportionment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) requires an understanding of the mass loading of these compounds in river basins. However, there is a lack of temporally variable and catchment-scale mass loading data, meaning identi... Read More about PFAS River Export Analysis Highlights the Urgent Need for Catchment-Scale Mass Loading Data.

Soft power, cultural relations and conflict through Eurovision and other mega-events: a literature review (2024)
Report
Baker, C., Atkinson, D., Grabher, B., & Howcroft, M. (2024). Soft power, cultural relations and conflict through Eurovision and other mega-events: a literature review. British Council

First paragraph:
This literature review explores the significance of the Eurovision Song Contest for soft power strategies and cultural relations activities, especially at times of conflict and international aggression.

Culture, place and partnership: the cultural relations of Eurovision 2023 (2024)
Report
Baker, C., Atkinson, D., Grabher, B., & Howcroft, M. (2024). Culture, place and partnership: the cultural relations of Eurovision 2023. British Council

Foreword:
This report tells the story of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, when the UK found itself as host on behalf of the 2022 winners Ukraine, due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in 2021. As the UK’s 2022 entry Sam Ryder put it... Read More about Culture, place and partnership: the cultural relations of Eurovision 2023.

Exploring farmer and advisor lameness management behaviors using the COM-B model of behavior change (2024)
Journal Article
Clark, B., Proctor, A., Mahon, N., & Holloway, L. (2024). Exploring farmer and advisor lameness management behaviors using the COM-B model of behavior change. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, Article 1258906. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1258906

Introduction: This paper applies the COM-B framework to farmer and farm advisor understandings and responses to lameness in sheep, beef, and dairy systems. It reflects on how farmers' and advisors' capability, opportunity, and motivation (COM-B) infl... Read More about Exploring farmer and advisor lameness management behaviors using the COM-B model of behavior change.

The contamination of in situ archaeological remains: A pilot analysis of microplastics in sediment samples using μFTIR (2024)
Journal Article
Rotchell, J. M., Mendrik, F., Chapman, E., Flintoft, P., Panter, I., Gallio, G., …Schofield, J. (2024). The contamination of in situ archaeological remains: A pilot analysis of microplastics in sediment samples using μFTIR. The Science of the total environment, 914, Article 169941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169941

Background: Microplastics (MPs) are found in all environments: aquatic, airborne, and terrestrial. While their presence is not disputed, their potential impacts are not yet known. Objective: To undertake a pilot analysis of MP contamination in archae... Read More about The contamination of in situ archaeological remains: A pilot analysis of microplastics in sediment samples using μFTIR.

Environmental behaviour of iron and steel slags in coastal settings (2024)
Journal Article
Riley, A. L., Cameron, J., Burke, I. T., Onnis, P., Macdonald, J. M., Gandy, C. J., Crane, R. A., Byrne, P., Comber, S., Jarvis, A. P., Hudson-Edwards, K. A., & Mayes, W. M. (2024). Environmental behaviour of iron and steel slags in coastal settings. Environmental science and pollution research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33897-4

Iron and steel slags have a long history of both disposal and beneficial use in the coastal zone. Despite the large volumes of slag deposited, comprehensive assessments of potential risks associated with metal(loid) leaching from iron and steel by-pr... Read More about Environmental behaviour of iron and steel slags in coastal settings.

The Contribution of Major Historical Orefields to Coastal Trace Metal(loid) Fluxes in North-East England (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Riley, A. L., Onnis, P., Gandy, C. J., Kanu, C. V., Umeobika, C. V., Cameron, J., Burke, I. T., Hudson-Edwards, K. A., Jarvis, A. P., & Mayes, W. M. (2023, July). The Contribution of Major Historical Orefields to Coastal Trace Metal(loid) Fluxes in North-East England. Presented at IMWA 2023 – ”Y Dyfodol | The Future”, Newport, Wales

Mine waters and tailings are key inputs to riverine metal(loid) transport to the coast. However, coastal areas also face local contaminant pressures, e.g. active industries and abandoned landfill sites. Annual riverine metal(loid) flux data were asse... Read More about The Contribution of Major Historical Orefields to Coastal Trace Metal(loid) Fluxes in North-East England.