04 University of Plymouth Research Theses: Recent submissions
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AN OBJECT-BASED MULTIMEDIA FORENSIC ANALYSIS TOOL
(University of Plymouth, 2019)With the enormous increase in the use and volume of photographs and videos, multimedia-based digital evidence now plays an increasingly fundamental role in criminal investigations. However, with the increase, it is becoming ... -
A randomised controlled feasibility trial to investigate the effects of a functional standing frame programme versus usual physiotherapy to improve function and quality of life and reduce neuromuscular impairment in people with severe sub-acute stroke
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Background Task-related training can aid functional recovery post-stroke but has not been investigated in people with severe stroke. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) may limit rehabilitation, therefore, the effects of ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ONLINE REVIEWS ON SAUDI CONSUMERS’ TOURISM DESTINATION CHOICES
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Online consumer reviews (OCRs) can be key aspects of how tourists choose a travel destination. OCRs are particularly important for experiential purchases such as tourism destinations, because consumers have difficulty ... -
The Manufacture and Testing of Self-Sensing CNTs Nanocomposites for Damage Detecting Applications
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Composite materials are widely used in various important applications due to their good engineering properties. However, these properties can be reduced when subjected to different type of loads. This thesis experimentally, ... -
Europeanization of Foreign Aid: Managing Post-9/11 Fragile, Conflict-Affected States
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Since the turn of the millennium fragile, conflict-affected states (FCAS) have grown to constitute a significant issue within European discourse. The spill-over of their ‘complex political emergencies’ is destabilising, ... -
Sediment exchange between the beach and the inner shelf
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Embayed beaches are often considered closed sediment cells. Contrarily to this widely spread idea, recent studies suggest that the inability of certain embayments to recover to storms is a consequence of significant ... -
An exploration of sharps injuries within a nursing student population in the UK
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Percutaneous injuries, such as sharps injuries, can transmit up to 60 different types of pathogen (Tarantola et al., 2006) to the injured party. Whilst up to 100% of some nursing student populations sustain sharps injuries ... -
GRAPHENE/SILICON SCHOTTKY JUNCTION SOLAR CELLS WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Silicon p-n junction solar cells have a power conversion efficiency (PCE) up to 12%. Graphene, which has unique properties is an excellent material for solar cells with the potential to achieve higher PCEs. Since 2009, ... -
Drp1 inhibition is protective against mitochondrial and autophagic impairment induced by alpha-synuclein
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with currently no effective neuroprotective or neurorestorative treatments available. Alpha-synuclein (α-syn) pathology is one of the key proteins ... -
Hidden in Plain Sight-An analysis of the influence of strategic leadership characteristics and styles of the Chair, Chair/CEO, CEO and CFO in banking failure, recapitalisation or bailout (1999-2017). A grounded theory approach
(University of Plymouth, 2019)The global financial crisis (2007-2009) caused the most severe global economic downturn since the Great Depression and in the 10 years since, the global banking sector has witnessed an onslaught of banking scandals such ...
