04 University of Plymouth Research Theses: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-10 of 2579
-
Evaluation and Enhancement of Public Cyber Security Awareness
(University of Plymouth, 2019)With the spread of the Internet and the technology, Cyberspace has become the life of everyone, which requires them to be aware of the threats of it. Also, to be prepared with the speed of the technology, whether electronic ... -
Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman: Honour and Dishonour in the Court Martial Records of the Marines Ashore, 1783-1793
(University of Plymouth, 2019)This dissertation is an examination of the Marine Corps during the late eighteenth century. The main focus of the research is upon the officer corps and specifically examines the connections of masculine interactions, ... -
MESSAGE FACTORS THAT FAVOURABLY DRIVE CONSUMER’S ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURAL INTENTIONS TOWARDS SOCIAL NETWORK AND MEDIA PLATFORMS
(University of Plymouth, 2019)As consumers are increasingly utilising social network and media platforms for pre-purchase information, managers are confronted with producing effective social network and media platform (SNMP) messages that can favourably ... -
An Evaluation of Targeted Security Awareness for End Users
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Users are frequently cited as being the weakest link in the information security chain. However, in many cases they are ill-positioned to follow good practice and make the necessary decisions. Part of the reason here is ... -
Advancing User Authentication and Access Management
(University of Plymouth, 2019)In order for online systems to transact business or exchange other sensitive information, there must be an environment where the parties involved can verify that the other is who they claim to be. Authentication mechanisms ... -
Transparent User Authentication For Mobile Applications
(University of Plymouth, 2019)The use of smartphones in our daily lives has grown steadily, due to the combination of mobility and round-the-clock multi-connectivity. In particular, smartphones are used to perform activities, such as sending emails, ... -
On Coding and Detection Techniques for Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording
(University of Plymouth, 2019)The areal density growth of magnetic recording systems is fast approaching the superparamagnetic limit for conventional magnetic disks. This is due to the increasing demand for high data storage capacity. Two-dimensional ... -
Knowledge Sharing and Innovative Strategies in Organisational Collaborative Relationships: The Potential of Open Strategy
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Today’s challenges presented by a rapidly changing business environment can be met by collaborative relationships between businesses. Businesses can exchange or share key resources that companies are unable to develop ... -
Supporting Information Sharing in Families at Risk of Bowel Cancer Through a Secure Website
(University of Plymouth, 2018)Background: Bowel cancer is a significant health threat as it is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Screening can detect tumours early, thus allowing treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, ... -
Oral Story: A pedagogical tool encouraging children's mathematical thinking.
(University of Plymouth, 2019)This thesis is an exploration of how oral story can be used as a pedagogical tool by educators in a state infant school, to encourage children’s mathematical thinking. Two research questions are framed as follows: In using ...
