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1. Hardwicke, J., Mure, B., Hill, K. and Ryan, D. (2025) Parks, public health, and the politics of urban greenspace: visualising the 'lungs of the community' in Northampton, UK. Cities and Health. , pp. 1-11. 2374-8834.
2. Benton, J., Wende, M., Ryan, D., Thompson, R. and Hipp, A. (2025) Scaling up natural experimental studies: harnessing emerging technologies to transform physical activity and built environment research. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 22(1) 1479-5868.
3. Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D. and Kay, T. (2024) Effects of detraining on neuromuscular function and structural adaptations following once- or twice-weekly eccentric resistance training in older adults. Aging clinical and experimental research. 36(177), pp. 1-11. 1594-0667.
4. Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Tkadlec, S. and Kay, T. (2024) Effects of Once- Versus Twice-Weekly Eccentric Resistance Training on Muscular Function and Structure in Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Scientific Reports. 14 2045-2322.
5. Roberts, C., Ryan, D., Campbell, J. and Hardwicke, J. (2024) Self-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour amongst UK university students: a cross-sectional case study. Critical Public Health. 34(1), pp. 1-17. 0958-1596.
6. Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Wright, B. and Kay, T. (2023) The acute and repeated bout effects of multi-joint eccentric exercise on physical function and balance in older adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 123(10), 2131–2143. 1439-6319.
7. Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. and Hill, K. (2023) O.2.2-8 Delapré Walk Project: are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase engagement in urban parks? – Natural experimental study. The European Journal of Public Health. 33(Supple), i49-i50. 1101-1262.
8. Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. and Hill, K. (2023) Delapré Walk Project: Are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase engagement in urban parks? –Natural experimental study. Health and Place. 83(Septem) 1353-8292.
9. Ryan, D. and Benton, J. (2023) Using automated active infrared counters to estimate footfall on urban park footpaths: behavioural stability and validity testing. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 20(1) 1479-5868.
10. Ryan, D. and Hill, K. (2022) Public perceptions on the role of wayfinding in the promotion of recreational walking routes in greenspace – cross-sectional survey. Wellbeing, Space and Society. 3 2666-5581.
11. Stringer, A., Bayes, T., Bradley, S., Kay, T., Jones, P. and Ryan, D. (2022) A mixed-method process evaluation of an East Midlands county summer 2021 Holiday Activities and Food Programme highlighting the views of Programme Co-ordinators, Providers, and Parents. Frontiers in Public Health. 10 2296-2565.
12. Ashton, R., Ansdell, P., Hume, E., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Ryan, D., Tuttiett, E. and Faghy, M. (2022) COVID-19 and the long-term cardio-respiratory and metabolic health complications. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 23(2) 1530-6550.
13. Ryan, D., Elliott-King, J. and Ward, A. (2021) Influence of COVID-19 Building Restrictions on Physical Activity Promotion Through Increased Stair Use and Limited Elevator Access: A Quasi-Experimental Study—Sport and Physical Activity Group Active Campus Project. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. , pp. 1-8. 1543-5474.
14. Ryan, D., Wullems, J., Stebbings, G., Morse, C., Stewart, C. and Onambele-Pearson, G. (2019) The difference in sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity between older adults with ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ cardiometabolic profiles: a cross-sectional compositional data analysis approach. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 16, pp. 1-12. 1813-7253.
15. Ryan, D., Wullems, J., Stebbings, G., Morse, C., Stewart, C. and Onambele-Pearson, G. (2019) Using isotemporal substitution to predict the effects of changing physical behaviour on older adults’ cardio-metabolic profiles. PLoS ONE. 14(10) 1932-6203.

Book

1. Mason, J. and Ryan, D. (2025) Evaluation Report – Year 1 – Stakeholder perceptions of the Move Northamptonshire framework - Interviews.
2. Ryan, D., Bayes, T., Lule, S., Plenderleith, S., Chen, H. and Gay, C. (2025) Summary Report: Research Training for West and North Northamptonshire Council Officers. University of Northampton.
3. Ryan, D., Cahalin, K. and Callender, M. (2025) Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership : Partnership Development Report - 20-months. University of Northampton.
4. Ryan, D. (2024) Policy Brief – February 2024: Using wayfinding to increase access to public parks. University of Northampton.

Monograph

1. Ryan, D. (2025) Guidance of key practices for multi-agency whole systems working. University of Northampton.
2. Ryan, D., Cahalin, K. and Callender, M. (2025) The Engage programme – delivered by the Northampton Saints Foundation: A process and outcome evaluation. University of Northampton.
3. Cahalin, K., Ryan, D. and Callender, M. (2025) Parents Under Pressure (PuP) – delivered by Family Support Link: A process and outcome evaluation. University of Northampton.
4. Ryan, D. and Mason, J. (2025) Evaluation guidance for interventions - Move Northamptonshire Framework 2023 to 2028.
5. Ryan, D. and Mason, J. (2025) Year 1 – Physical Activity System Survey Findings: Move Northamptonshire.
6. Ryan, D. and Bayes, T. (2024) Local Authority Research Skills Training Strategies for West and North Northamptonshire Councils. University of Northampton.
7. Bayes, T., Simons, E., Jones, P., Kay, T. and Ryan, D. (2022) Evaluation Report Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2022 - Northamptonshire. University of Northampton.
8. Ryan, D., Tonkin, T. and Hardwicke, J. (2022) Report Active Quarter: Brackmills Industrial Estate 2022 – Active Travel and Physical Activity Infrastructure. University of Northampton.
9. Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. and Kay, T. (2022) Evaluation Report Delapre Cycling and Walking Social Prescription - Baseline Phase. University of Northampton.
10. Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. and Ryan, D. (2022) Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Executive Summary & Key Findings. University of Northampton.
11. Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. and Ryan, D. (2022) Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Full Report. University of Northampton.

Other

1. Ryan, D. and Hill, K. (2021) Increasing community engagement in greenspace physical activity through wayfinding - Public survey responses from Northamptonshire residents.