Strengthening OA practice: using intervention logic to support drives for change

The aim of the JISC Open Access (OA) Pathfinder programme is to “develop shareable models of good practice with regard to implementation of research funders’ OA requirements”. With the sector-wide shift to OA and with growing funders’ OA mandates, the Pathfinder scheme reflects a real need to enhance compliance with the agenda. Fundamental to this project is understanding how people approach OA, and how processes can be designed to address this. This brief paper summarises an approach to building stronger institutional approaches to Open Access using intervention logic. The process, drawn from a behaviour change intervention framework supports research management and library staff to explore the key areas of change needed and consider how best to address these. The intervention mapping tool which was first trialled at a workshop on Uncovering researcher behaviours at Oxford Brookes on 20 May 2015 is supplied at the end of this document to support this process

Annual Report of the Trustees of the Northampton State Hospital for the Year Ending November 30, 1924

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A review of the differences between normal and osteoarthritis articular cartilage in human knee and ankle joints

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease yet its pathophysiology is still poorly understood. It is more prevalent in some lower limb joints than others; in particular the knee is more commonly affected than the ankle. Research into articular cartilage and OA has primarily focussed on using animal models. However, it is apparent that articular cartilage differs between species, so more research is concentrating on human cartilage. Objective: This paper reviews recent studies that have been undertaken to elucidate the reasons for this, and to discover if the findings would alter the conception that articular cartilage is not capable of repair. Method: Primary research papers into human knee and ankle cartilage published since 1997 have been reviewed. Results: Differences in the structure, metabolism, physical properties and response to trauma have been found, implying that ankle cartilage may be more resistant to damage. Conclusions: More research is needed before definitive conclusions can be reached, but the findings so far suggest that OA should not be accepted as the inevitable outcome of joint injury and individuals and practitioners, such as podiatrists, may be able to use simple measures to prevent or delay its onse

Yankee Circuit, Northampton, Mass. July 4, 1935

Score card for the July 4, 1935 Yankee Circuit meet at Northampton Driving Park, Northampton, Massachusetts. The scorecard includes the names of the day\u27s racetrack officials and Guy Kendall\u27s handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field. The front of the score card has the signature of Herbert Farnsworth, Jr. in pencil. The score card includes photographs mounted by Kendall

Fifty-Sixth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Northampton State Hospital, For the Year Ending November 30, 1911

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Whole Class Teaching and Learning: perceived benefits, challenges and effective practice

This data has been gathered as part of a research study exploring primary teachers' perceptions towards whole-class teaching and learning. 38 primary teachers working in 10 schools across the East Midlands and South East England formed the research population. Ethical approval was granted by the university and informed consent given by school gatekeepers and individual teachers. The dataset comprises a questionnaire answered by all 38 participants and 4 semi-structured 1-1 interviews with teachers intended to provide further depth and qualitative information. Statistical analysis and thematic, inductive and theoretical coding of the resulting data identify participants' perceptions of benefits, challenges and effective practice associated with whole-class teaching and learning. Both raw and analysed data are included in the dataset

A new formulation for the treatment of acid-deterioration (Red Rot) in historic leathers

Conservation of acid-deteriorated historic leather (also commonly known as red rot) is an on-going concern as current treatment options are limited. Various products such as aqueous-based buffer salts, imidazole, ammonia vapour and aluminium di(isopropoxide) acetoacetate ester chelate (referred to as aluminium alkoxide in this study) have been used to treat acid-deterioration in historic leathers. Among the various products studied, aluminium alkoxide was found to be the most effective. However the effect of aluminium alkoxide when applied on its own may be limited due to its short-term stabilisation effect. A new formulation consisting of aluminium alkoxide and 5-ethyl-1-aza-3, 7-dioxabicyclo [3.3.0] octane (oxazolidine II) was used to treat acid-deterioration in historic leather. Acid-deteriorated leathers were treated with the new formulation and aged further by exposure to an acidic environment at 40°C and 30% relative humidity for up to 12 weeks. The acidic environment was created using sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Corresponding untreated acid-deteriorated historic leathers were used as a negative control. The impact of the treatments and artificial ageing was determined by measuring the hydrothermal stability of the leather samples using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and pH of the aqueous extract. The results obtained showed that the formulation has collagen-stabilising properties, acid-buffering capacity as well as the capability to provide long-term protection against an artificially-created acidic environment

The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Forum 2022 - New Horizons: Working Together for a Brighter Future

It is widely agreed that stakeholders have a significant impact on event development and success. Research is beginning to emerge into how events engage with stakeholders but this is still a relatively new area of study. From internal team and volunteer relationships to media and sponsor partnerships, from audience and participants to performers and suppliers, events connect a plethora of stakeholders, each requiring management and communication. This complex web and the challenges of operating in that environment are being explored through multiple research routes and includes wider topics such as events strategy, experience design, communications planning, team development and operational management. This theme also connects with wider strategic opportunities and challenges around sustainability, accessibility, forecasting and leadership