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An exploration of occupation in nursing home residents with dementia
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Morgan-Brown, M., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., & Manley, D. An exploration of occupation in nursing home residents with dementia. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802211X13046730116452

Objectives: This study evaluated the sitting room environment of two nursing homes in Ireland, using interactive occupation and social engagement as outcome measures and defining these rooms as occupational spaces. Method: Snapshot observational r... Read More about An exploration of occupation in nursing home residents with dementia.

Three-dimensional imaging of magnetic domains
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Manke, I., Kardjilov, N., Schäfer, R., Hilger, A., Strobl, M., Dawson, M., …Banhart, J. Three-dimensional imaging of magnetic domains. Nature communications, 1(8), 125. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms1125

Magnetic domains have been the subject of much scientific investigation since their theoretical existence was first postulated by P.-E. Weiss over a century ago. Up to now, the threedimensional (3D) domain structure of bulk magnets has never been o... Read More about Three-dimensional imaging of magnetic domains.

Radionuclide transfer to reptiles
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Wood, M., Beresford, N., Semenov, D., Yankovich, T., & Copplestone, D. Radionuclide transfer to reptiles. Radiation and Environmental Biophysics, 49(4), 509-530. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00411-010-0321-1

Reptiles are an important, and often protected, component of many ecosystems but have rarely been fully considered within ecological risk assessments (ERA) due to a paucity of data on contaminant uptake and effects. This paper presents a meta-ana... Read More about Radionuclide transfer to reptiles.

An MVA-based vaccine targeting the oncofetal antigen 5T4 in patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases
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Elkord, E., Dangoor, A., Drury, N., Harrop, R., Burt, D., Drijfhout, J., …Stern, P. An MVA-based vaccine targeting the oncofetal antigen 5T4 in patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Journal of Immunotherapy, 31(9), 820-829

We investigated the use of a therapeutic vaccine, TroVax in patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Systemic immunity generated by vaccination before and after resection of metastases was measured in addition to... Read More about An MVA-based vaccine targeting the oncofetal antigen 5T4 in patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases.

Differential diagnosis of Triaenophorus crassus and T. nodulosus experimental infection in Cyclops abyssorum praealpinus (Copepoda) from the Alpine Lake Grundlsee (Austria) using PCR–RFLP
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Grundlsee (Austria) using PCR–RFLP. Parasitology Research, 109(3), 745-750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-011-2317-4

In 2005, an epidemic of the cestode Triaenophorus crassus in Arctic charr, Salvelinus umbla from Lake Grundlsee (Austria) was reported, resulting in the closure of the local fisheries. The parasite uses a copepod and a salmonid fish as intermedia... Read More about Differential diagnosis of Triaenophorus crassus and T. nodulosus experimental infection in Cyclops abyssorum praealpinus (Copepoda) from the Alpine Lake Grundlsee (Austria) using PCR–RFLP.

Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction
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Marvin, S. Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction. foresight, 2(6), 453-470

Over the last five years, governments, think-tanks and public alike have re-focused their minds on the future development of British cities. Why are such diverse social organizations producing visions of urban futures? What kinds of techniques and to... Read More about Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction.

Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal
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Guy, S., & Marvin, S. Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 19(2), 131-139. https://doi.org/10.3152/147154601781767113

This paper begins to build a conceptual framework that acknowledges the multiplicity of pathways towards different sustainable futures that often co-exist within a single city. There are three stages to the argument: the shift from the concept of a s... Read More about Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal.

Knowing the social world
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Williams, M., & May, T. Knowing the social world. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 5(1),

Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West
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Puglisi, M., & Marvin, S. Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West. Futures, 34, 761-777. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-3287%2802%2900019-8

Recent changes in the context for English governance are creating new opportunities for futures thinking at urban and regional level. Drawing on a study of key stakeholders concerned with urban and regional development, this paper presents an analysi... Read More about Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West.

Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy
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Eames, M., Mcdowall, W., Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 18(3-4), 361-374. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320600777127

This paper explores the role of the `hydrogen economy' as a guiding vision encompassing multiple contested technological futures, value judgements and problem framings. Hydrogen visions draw upon six overarching and competing narrative themes: power... Read More about Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy.