Bangor University

  1. Published

    The Word Recognition Abilities of Welsh and English Reception Class Children.

    Spencer, L. H. & Hanley, J. R., 1 Jan 2002, In: Psychologist in Wales. 13, p. 2-5

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Geiriadur Termau Seicoleg/Dictionary of Terms for Psychology

    Spencer, L. H. (Editor), Spencer, L. (Editor), Edwards, M. (Editor), Prys, D. (Editor) & Thomas, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2004, 2004 ed. School of Psychology, University of Wales Bangor.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  3. Published

    How long do the advantages of learning to read a transparent orthography last? An investigation of the reading skills and reading impairment of Welsh children at 10 years of age

    Spencer, L. H., Hanley, R., Masterson, J., Spencer, L. & Evans, D., 1 Nov 2004, In: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 57A, 8, p. 1393-1410

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Language Awareness in Healthcare: Survey of Language Awareness amongst Healthcare Practitioners in Wales

    Spencer, L. H. & Irvine, F. E., 1 Mar 2004.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  5. Published

    The Wales Dyslexia Screening Test.

    Spencer, L. H. & Van Daal, V. H., 1 Jan 2003.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  6. Published

    Measuring the Effects of a Multi-faceted Research Recruitment Strategy - What Works Best?

    Spencer, L. H., Jones, P. R., Irvine, F. E. & Roberts, G. W., 1 Mar 2006.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  7. Published

    Dyslexia in a transparent orthography like Welsh.

    Spencer, L. H., 1 Jan 2001.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  8. Published

    Effective strategies for gaining rich qualitative data using telephone interviewing methodology

    Spencer, L. H., Roberts, G. W., Irvine, F. E. & Jones, P. R., 1 Jun 2007.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  9. Published

    Language awareness within the bilingual healthcare setting: comparisons between occupational groups

    Spencer, L. H., 1 Jun 2004.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  10. Published

    Crystal Structure of the LasA Virulence Factor from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Substrate Specificity and Mechanism of M23 Metallopeptidases.

    Spencer, J., Murphy, L. M., Conners, R., Sessions, R. B. & Gamblin, S. J., 5 Mar 2010, In: Journal of Molecular Biology. 396, 4, p. 908-923

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    A Visualization Tool Used to Develop New Photon Mapping Techniques

    Spencer, B., Jones, M. W. & Lim, I. S., 14 Oct 2014, In: Computer Graphics Forum. 34, 1, p. 127-140

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    The QALY at 50: One story many voices

    Spencer, A., Rivero-Arias, O., Wong, R., Tsuchiya, A., Bleichrodt, H., Edwards, R. T., Norman, R., Lloyd, A. & Clarke, P., Mar 2022, In: Social Science and Medicine. 296, 114653.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Sustainable fishing can lead to improvements in marine ecosystem status: an ensemble-model forecast of the North Sea ecosystem

    Spence, M., Griffiths, C., Waggitt, J., Bannister, H., Thorpe, R., Rossberg, A. & Lynam, C., 9 Dec 2021, In: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 680, p. 207-221

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Public perceptions of demand-side management and a smarter energy future

    Spence, A., Demski, C., Butler, C., Parkhill, K. & Pidgeon, N., 27 Mar 2015, In: Nature Climate Change. 5, 6, p. 550

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    The implicit prosody of corrective contrast primes appropriately intonated probes (for some readers)

    Speer, S. R., Foltz, A., Frazier, L. (Editor) & Gibson, E. (Editor), 31 Jul 2015, Explicit and Implicit Prosody in Sentence Processing. 2015 ed. Springer, p. 263-285

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  16. Published

    Efficacy of an evidence-based cognitive stimulation therapy programme for people with dementia: A randomised controlled trial.

    Spector, A., Thorgrimsen, L., Woods, R. T., Royan, L., Davies, S., Butterworth, M. & Orrell, M., 1 Jan 2003, In: British Journal of Psychiatry. 183, 3, p. 248-254

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Reality orientation for dementia: a systematic review of the evidence of effectiveness from randomized controlled trials.

    Spector, A., Orrell, M., Davies, S. & Woods, R. T., 1 Jan 2000, In: Gerontologist. 40, 2, p. 206-212

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Making a Difference: An Evidence-based Group Programme to Offer Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) to People with Dementia

    Spector, A., Thorgrimsen, L., Woods, R. T. & Orrell, M., 1 Jan 2006, Hawker Publications.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  19. Published

    Cognitive stimulation for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

    Spector, A., Woods, R. T. & Orrell, M., 1 May 2008, In: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 8, 5, p. 751-757

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Can reality orientation be rehabilitated? Development and piloting of an evidencebased programme of cognition-based therapies for people with dementia

    Spector, A., Orrell, M., Davies, S. & Woods, R. T., 1 Jan 2001, In: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. 11, p. 377-397

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Mild thermal modification to add value to UK grown larch: monitoring quality, physical properties and benefits

    Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Binding, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 10 Mar 2016, Forest Resource and Products: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future .

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  22. Published

    Model study to compare drying rate through laser incisions in beech wood

    Spear, M., Pitman, A., Nath, S., Miles, C., Waugh, D., Mason, P. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 69-78. 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  23. Published

    Insights into stability of glued joints between thermally modified timber: adaptation of an artificial weathering test

    Spear, M., Teciu, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  24. Published

    Physical properties of UK grown larch subjected to mild and moderate thermal modification processes

    Spear, M., Binding, T., Nicholls, J., Jenkins, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Sept 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  25. Published

    Dimensional instability in timber

    Spear, M. & Walker, J. C. F., 6 Sept 2006, Primary Wood Processing: Principles and Practice. 2nd ed. Springer, p. 95-120

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  26. Published

    Developments in the Recycling of Wood and Wood Fibre in the UK: A Review

    Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Feb 2025, In: Fibers. 13, 2, 22 p., 23.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Comparison of Contemporary Elm (Ulmus spp.) and degraded Archaeological Elm: the use of dynamic mechanical analysis under ambient moisture conditions

    Spear, M. & Broda, M., 7 Nov 2020, In: Materials. 13, 21, 5026.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Paving the way: the potential for phenol formaldehyde resin treatment for durable end-grain cobbles

    Spear, M. & Jones, D., 9 Sept 2020, p. 165-176. 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  29. Published

    Transcrystalline Interphases in Polypropylene Composites: Exploring the Possibilities

    Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 19 May 2005, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites (and other natural fibers). Madison, WI: Forest Products Society, p. 49-57 8 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  30. Published

    Communication of Uncertainty in Spatial Data to Decision Makers

    Spear, M., Hall, J. & Wadsworth, R. A., 21 May 1996, Proceedings of Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Second International Symposium.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  31. Published

    Wood Modification: Optimisation and characterisation of modified timbers

    Spear, M. (Editor) & Bak, M. (Editor), 14 Jan 2025, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). 169 p. (Special Issue Reprint)

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  32. Published

    A conceptual methodology for estimating stored sequestered carbon in the built environment

    Spear, M., Hill, C. & Price, C., Jan 2021, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 23, Sustainability and energy in buildings 2020. Littlewood, J. (ed.). Vol. 23. p. 381-393 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  33. Published

    Wood based panels in modern methods of construction for housing: greenhouse gas abatement analysis

    Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Oct 2019, p. 95-108. 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  34. Published

    Guest Editorial

    Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), May 2012, In: International Wood Products Journal. 3, 1, p. 1 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalEditorial

  35. Published

    Wood Modification – Trends and Combinations

    Spear, M. & Bak, M., 20 Jul 2024, In: Forests. 15, 7, 1 p., 1268.

    Research output: Contribution to journalEditorial

  36. Published

    Chemical Composition of Larch Oleoresin before and during Thermal Modification

    Spear, M., Dimitriou, A. & Marriott, R., 23 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 14 p., 904.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Phenol Formaldehyde Resin Treatment of End Grain Cobbles for Flooring and Paving Applications

    Spear, M., Jones, D., Miles, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 407-414. 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  38. Published

    Emerging nature based materials and their use in new products

    Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 217-321 104 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  39. Published

    Natural Materials – Composition and Combinations

    Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 29-110 82 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  40. Published

    Fluid flow in wood: investigation of the influence of laser incision parameters on uptake and flow paths in four wood species

    Spear, M., Holmberg, J., Nath, S., Pitman, A., Waugh, D., Mason, P., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 137-144 8 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  41. Published

    Laser Incising - A Philosophical Shift: From Timber Treatment to Wood Modification

    Spear, M., Mason, P., Williams, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 162. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePoster

  42. Published

    Hot Oil and Resin Treated Timber: Resistance to Decay by Brown Rot Fungi

    Spear, M., Fowler, P., Hill, C. & Elias, R., 20 Sept 2006, Proceedings of ECOWOOD2006, 2nd International Conference on Environmentally-Compatible Forest Products. Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, 9 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  43. Published

    Considering timber as biogenic carbon: the built environment and carbon sequestration

    Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A. & Price, C., 26 Jun 2018, p. 67-68. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  44. Published
  45. Published

    Wood in Construction in the UK: An Analysis of Carbon Abatement Potential. Extended Summary. Published as an annex to the Committee on Climate Change report "Biomass in a low-carbon economy".

    Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 18 Jul 2019, Committee on Climate Change. 28 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  46. Published

    Biogenic carbon: its joint roles in bioenergy and carbon sequestration

    Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2018, p. 53. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  47. Published

    Guest Editorial

    Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), 3 Sept 2014, In: International Wood Products Journal. 5, 3, p. 129 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalEditorial

  48. Published

    Demonstrating the suitability of laser incision for timber treatment technologies

    Spear, M., Miles, C., Williams, E., Mason, P., Williams, G., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Theobald, T., Nath, S. & Waugh, D., 14 Oct 2021, p. 101-103. 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  49. Published

    Use of DMA to Evaluate the Modification of Tropical Hardwood Timbers by Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Resin

    Spear, M., Ashaduzzaman, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Hale, M., 25 Apr 2022, p. 142-145. 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePoster

  50. Published

    Natural Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Assessing the Potential of Hemp and TMP Fibre

    Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 9 Oct 2002, Proceedings of the 6th European Panel Products Symposium.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution