04 University of Plymouth Research Theses: Recent submissions
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Ecological Studies of an Abyssal Nodule Province to Inform the Management of Deep-sea Mining
(University of Plymouth, 2020)The abyssal environment remains one of the most poorly studied parts of the planet. While predominantly an environment dominated by soft sediments, some abyssal regions are known to harbour potato-sized, rock-like formations ... -
The skills-maintenance, competence paradigm for the evolving role of a Paramedic
(University of Plymouth, 2020)The UK paramedic profession has undergone significant development since professional regulation almost twenty years ago. Improvement planning within the NHS has also driven change. The result is a large and developing ... -
Psychological well-being and the charitable bequest decision
(University of Plymouth, 2020)There are currently 168,000 charities registered in England and Wales who in 2017 raised a combined £75.35 billion (Hillier, 2018), yet less than £3 billion of this total was donated from gifts in wills (Smee & Ford, ... -
Fall and activity detection framework on a robotic platform for older person care
(University of Plymouth, 2020)This thesis describes the classification human activity for the purpose of detecting falls, later extended to multiple activities. This was done with the final intention of implementing a robotic companion for older persons ... -
POOR COPY: FAN PRACTICES AND PRODUCERLY ART MAKING
(University of Plymouth, 2020)This thesis includes a body of artworks including performance, video, photography and audio installation, a zine, and textile artwork, documentation of which is presented via a YouTube channel, also titled Poor Copy. This ... -
Democracy as Becoming: A Lived Enquiry into Teacher Perspectives of Philosophy for/with Children (P4C) Practice in Irish Educate Together Schools
(University of Plymouth, 2020)This thesis explores the practice of Philosophy for/with Children (P4C) in Irish Educate Together schools through teacher perspectives, encompassing wider themes of education and democracy in Ireland. Within this exploration ... -
Employee flourishing: The application and efficacy of workplace coaching as a methodology for improving mental well-being
(University of Plymouth, 2020)The literature concerning the well-being of the working age population demonstrates that being in good work supports health and mental well-being. However, there is a lack of preventative measures to facilitate this in ... -
APPLICATION OF AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES TO THE STUDY OF DEEP-SEA BENTHIC ECOLOGY
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Rising anthropogenic pressure in the deep sea prompts concerns for its short and long term conservation, however, it remains mostly unexplored. Effective conservation strategies need to be based on a sound understanding ... -
Building Cyber Defense Training Capacity
(University of Plymouth, 2020)As society advances in terms of information technology, the dependency on cyber secure systems increases. Likewise, the need to enhance both the quality and relevance of education, training, and professional development ... -
Fire performance assessment of concrete with fly ash as the supplemental cementitious material
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Material properties of concrete at elevated temperatures are imperative to structural fire safety assessment. However, fire performance of concrete at high temperature is extremely complex since concrete is a heterogeneous ...
