All Outputs (146)

Impacts of crude oil on the germination and growth of cress seeds (Lepidium sp.) after bioremediation of agricultural soil polluted with crude petroleum using "adapted" Pseudomonas putida (2001)
Journal Article

The impacts of crude oil on the germination, growth and morphology of cress seeds (Lepidium sp.) after bioremediation of agricultural soil polluted with crude petroleum using "adapted" Pseudomonas putida (PP) were examined for 15 days. At day 15 ther... Read More about Impacts of crude oil on the germination and growth of cress seeds (Lepidium sp.) after bioremediation of agricultural soil polluted with crude petroleum using "adapted" Pseudomonas putida.

Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems? (2000)
Journal Article
James, P., Ashley, J., & Evans, A. (2000). Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?. Landscape Research, 25(3), 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/713684679

Ecological networks for different spatial scales (international to sub-regional) are being defined and realized throughout Europe. Historically they have been focused on nature conservation, but they may offer a mechanism whereby a holistic, integrat... Read More about Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?.

Ecological frameworks: The Cheshire example (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style (2000)
Journal Article
James, P. (2000). The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style. Environmental Education Research, 6(2), 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/713664674

A period of circa 12 months' work experience, as part of an Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree programme, introduces candidates to a variety of problems and can, therefore, be expected to influence the problem-solving approach adopted by the stu... Read More about The influence of a period of environment-orientated work experience on students' perception of their learning style.

Measuring the development of deep learning (1997)
Report

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in addressing teaching, learning
and assessment (circular 26/95) list three key features, one of which is "[the] opportunity for and
assessment of: development of ...values, motivation, or at... Read More about Measuring the development of deep learning.

Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology
Thesis

Increased flooding, urban diffuse pollution and habitat fragmentation are predicted as the climate changes and urbanisation increases; all will affect human and wildlife well-being negatively. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) have the potential t... Read More about Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology.

Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations
Journal Article

A dissertation is an integral part of Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) and taught Master of Science (MSc) programmes and should reflect differences in learning styles as appropriate to each level.

The dis... Read More about Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.

Urban Ecology - patterns, processes, and applications
Book

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Symposium Convened by

Philip James, University of Salford; Alison Millward, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Kerry Morrison, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Oliver J. Bishop,... Read More about Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking.

Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study
Thesis

This action research study investigated the feasibility of building evaluation capacity into the design process of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) community initiatives. GMFRS runs over 400 community initiatives every year and an... Read More about Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study.

Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach
Presentation / Conference Contribution

There is much literature citing contributions that urban green spaces make towards human physical, social and mental well-being. However, quantitative evaluation is challenging. This research investigates Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ), which prov... Read More about Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach.

Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements
Preprint / Working Paper

In his inaugural lecture Professor James addresses questions such as why we keep pets, what happened in Salford on 29th October 1827, and how to improve your personal efficiency by ten to fifteen percent. The answers to these questions address diffe... Read More about Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements.

Surrogate measures for urban biodiversity, and human health and well-being
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Finding links between urban biodiversity and human health and well-being
Presentation / Conference Contribution

What is landscape-scale conservation and how does it apply to urban regeneration?
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Urban green spaces: natural and usable?
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Applicability of metapopulation theory to biodiversity conservation efforts in Greater Manchester
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Incorporating green areas into urban environments can aid sustainability and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in urban areas. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between vegetation and its role within... Read More about Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK.

Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire
Journal Article

Planning, especially with the increasing prominence given to community involvement, is a key vehicle for delivering sustainable development. Between 2003 and 2005 two community groups in Cheshire wrote parish landscape character assessments. The comp... Read More about Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire.