Research@Lincoln

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    Researching rupture: Engaged and ethical research on extreme nature–society disruption
    (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2026) Mahanty, S; Hendriks, CM; Milne, S; Snowsill, A; Cretney, Raven; Davy, L
    Global escalation in social and environmental disruption raises crucial methodological and ethical questions for researchers working in impacted communities. Interpretive social science and humanities research can make visible the experiences of those living through socio-ecological “rupture”. Yet, there are important ethical and design challenges to face regarding: (i) the temporal and spatial scope of research; (ii) how we work with affective responses to extreme, cascading events; and (iii) how we address vulnerabilities and agency within shifting power relations. We examine these dilemmas through three case studies that illustrate why researchers need to reflect critically upon the purpose, design, and timing of research, and the demands of “being in the field” in crisis settings. Drawing on approaches from feminist and decolonial studies, critical disaster studies, and critical disability studies, we consider potential pathways to respond to these dilemmas, with the aim of catalysing further scholarly discussion about research in rupture settings.
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    Enhancing Financial and Economic Yield in Tourism: Business Survey Report
    (Lincoln University. Tourism Recreation Research and Education Centre., 2005) Sleeman, R; Wason, K; Simmons, David
    The study reports on a survey of small tourism businesses in New Zealand . In particular it focusses on the smallest of tourism's businesses - those comprising five or fewer full-time employees (FTEs ) . As such it provides one of a number of viewpoints on the functioning of the tourism sector in the New Zealand economy
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    Hokitika Wildfoods Festival: Business and Marketing Plan
    (Tourism, Recreation and Education Centre, 2003) Sleeman, R; Hindson, A; Simmons, David
    Content:- Key decisions and recommendations -- Introduction --Strategic review -- Vision, Objectives and strategies for the festival -- Festival concept -- Infrastructure and service plan --Risk management -- Festival management/governance structure -- Financial -- Marketing plan -- Business plan implementation -- Performance indicators and measurement -- Appendix
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    Intrathalamic delivery of adeno-associated viral vector expressing progranulin as gene therapy for GRN-related frontotemporal dementia
    (Cell Press, 2025-12) Lee, YB; Lee, DY; Walker, Z; Allison, J; Kaliszewska, A; Fernandes, A; Zhang, KY; Bekele, Y; Hosseini, P; Joubert, R; Furtado, J; Gumus, M; Brock, O; Bienemann, A; Gill, S; Murray, Samantha; Mitchell, Nadia; Bouchard, P; Bloom, A; Isaac, J; Miranda, CJ; Shaw, CE
    GRN mutations leading to progranulin haploinsufficiency can cause frontotemporal dementia. AVB-101, an investigational gene therapy comprising an adeno-associated virus construct expressing codon-optimized human GRN under a neuronal promoter, was delivered intrathalamically to mice, sheep, and non-human primates. AVB-101 reversed pathology in Grn⁻⁄ ⁻ mice and achieved widespread cortical biodistribution in sheep brain, with human progranulin protein detected in the majority of prefrontal cortical neurons. Conversely, human progranulin was undetectable in sheep cortical neurons following intra-cisterna magna administration of AVB-101 or adeno-associated viruses containing progranulin under a ubiquitous promoter. AVB-101 was well tolerated in cynomolgus macaques with no adverse events reported for the 6-month duration of the study. At all doses tested, human progranulin protein was detected throughout the cortex while absent in peripheral tissues. Human progranulin levels in cerebrospinal fluid and prefrontal cortex tissue were closely correlated in sheep and non-human primates, confirming that an increase in cerebrospinal fluid progranulin levels reflects neuronal expression of AVB-101. Thus, AVB-101 is well tolerated in various animal models, and intrathalamic administration delivers progranulin at levels sufficient for cross-correction throughout the brain. These data support the progression of AVB-101 to clinical development in humans with frontotemporal dementia caused by GRN mutations.
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    Exploring memorable experiences’ impact on cultural heritage tourist behavior: Interaction-Ritual Theory perspective
    (Cogent OA, 2026) Hapsari, Raditha; Kartikasari, Sri; Dahana, Dony Wirawan; Hussein, Ananda Sabil; Arimbawa, Putu Adi Putra
    Cultural heritage tourism is increasingly influenced by the experience economy, shaping how visitors plan, engage, and remember their trips. Using Interaction-Ritual Theory (IRT), this study examines how memorable experiences at cultural heritage sites foster destination brand love, tourist engagement, and loyalty. A self-administered survey of 408 visitors to heritage sites in Bali, Indonesia, was analyzed using Partial Least-Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to explore direct and mediated effects. Results show that memorable experiences significantly strengthen tourist engagement and destination affection, which in turn enhances loyalty. A clear serial mediation pathway is identified in which memorable experiences build engagement, which then fosters destination love and ultimately strengthens loyalty. These findings affirm IRT’s relevance in heritage tourism, demonstrating that repeated, emotionally charged interactions nurture lasting behavioral loyalty. The study advances understanding of lo–place relationships. Practically, it guides destination managers in designing emotionally resonant, engagement-rich heritage experiences that build enduring bonds with visitors and sustain competitiveness in cultural heritage tourism.
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