Manchester Metropolitan University

Perceived descriptive norms and longitudinal change in conspiracy beliefs

Belief in conspiracy theories represents a common and potentially rigid belief system that may be influenced by perceived social consensus. It remains unclear whether perceived social norms predict changes in personal conspiracy belief, or whether such associations reflect projec...

Transcription and Recognition in the Oral History Interview

Abstract Transcription is a key part of oral history practice. Transcribed text is often the main way in which a wider audience engages with an oral history interview, and even as the possibilities for digital and multimedia presentation become wider, text remains an important co...

The Role of Advanced Technologies in Corporate Decarbonization: A Problematizing Review and Comparative Research Agenda

Abstract Advanced technologies are widely promoted as tools for decarbonization across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and energy. However, evidence of their environmental impact remains mixed, with outcomes varying significantly between settings. This variability highl...

Taking Stock: Assessing Animal Welfare in South African Captive Lion Tourism Venues

South Africa maintains thousands of captive lions and other felids in commercial captive wildlife facilities. Despite ongoing debate regarding the welfare implications of this industry, empirical assessments of welfare conditions remain limited. This study conducted a baseline as...

Intergenerational sport mobilities: the materialities and experiences of doing junior parkrun together

This paper aims to explores affective, sensory and material-mobility relations (Cook Citation2023) in the under-researched context of intergenerational participation in junior parkrun, in the UK. Junior parkrun is an international free, weekly 2 km event for children aged 4-14 an...

The impact of entrepreneurial traits to digital entrepreneurship and international performance: a qualitative analysis of Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises

Abstract This study explores the impact of entrepreneurial traits on the international performance (IP) of Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital age. Utilizing a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with Chinese SME entrepren...

Refining the measurement of human reflexivity: building on Archer's Internal Conversation Indicator (ICONI)

This article presents new quantitative measures of the modes of reflexivity identified by Margaret Archer (2003), addressing measurement limitations of Archer’s Internal Conversation Indicator (ICONI). Despite the widespread theoretical and empirical application of Archer's refle...

Do elite soccer players meet nutritional requirements? A scoping review and meta-analysis

This scoping review and meta-analysis synthesised current evidence on energy and macronutrient intake and energy expenditure in elite male and female soccer players. Despite established nutritional guidelines, concerns persist regarding chronic low energy availability and its imp...

Does the AMPD1 C34T Polymorphism Influence Physical Performance in Elite Athletes?

Background/Objectives: Adenosine monophosphate deaminase deficiency has been implicated in impaired exercise capacity. We examined whether the AMPD1 C34T (rs17602729) genotype was associated with athlete status and performance in distance runners (DR) and rugby union (RU) athlete...

Creating Psychological Ownership Through Augmented Reality

ABSTRACT Augmented reality (AR) technologies are a disruptive innovation that is reshaping innovation strategies in luxury retail. This study developed a framework to explain how the attributes of AR technologies, namely AR quality, haptic imagery and customisation, shape consume...

Understanding, assessing and managing shock in adults

Shock is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by impaired perfusion of tissues and organs and inadequate cellular oxygenation. If left untreated, shock can lead to organ dysfunction, organ failure and death. This article explores the pathophysiology of shock and...