04 University of Plymouth Research Theses: Recent submissions
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AUTHOR VERIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SYSTEMS
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Messaging systems have become a hugely popular new paradigm for sending and delivering text messages; however, online messaging platforms have also become an ideal place for criminals due to their anonymity, ease of use ... -
A high-resolution palaeoecological study of land use change during late prehistory on Exmoor
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Palaeoecological studies have proven to make significant contributions to two large ongoing debates that include the influential power of climate and the impact of human land management on the vegetation patterns in certain ... -
Apophenoesis & the Origins of Creativity: Virtual Pattern Recognition, Error, Paths to Consciousness & Augmenting the Evolution of Self
(University of Plymouth, 2020)This research defines apophenoesis as a convergent practical tool that can enhance one’s creative process by introducing deviations from the familiar in such a way to allow new creative pathways to form and result in new ... -
Epidermicin NI01 and human β-defensin 2 as modulators of macrophage subset responses
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and host defence peptides (HDPs) have been extensively investigated for their antimicrobial activity and evidence suggests that they can also modulate the host immune system. However, little ... -
Creative Caprice: Intrinsic Interest; States of Consciousness; Emotion & Practice-led Phenomenological Inquiry
(University of Plymouth, 2020)This research project is a practice-led investigation of how strong emotion influences my creative actions. Through the development and articulation of a methodology for facilitating creative activity, the project considers ... -
THE CONCEPT OF CONFIDENCE OF OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH FRAILTY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Background Our human world is aging. The prevalence of older people living with syndromes of frailty is growing too. Frailty syndromes, such as falls, immobility, delirium, incontinence and susceptibility to medication ... -
A pragmatist context-based assessment of the economic implications of eating patterns in a small sub-Saharan developing economy: Focus on Togo
(University of Plymouth, 2020)Healthy nutrition is recognized as essential to a productive workforce and strategic in preventing healthcare costs. Meanwhile, food supply system proficiency requires socially coherent organizational efficiency. Sub-Saharan ... -
Witnessing an ATtempt of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Hospital (WATCH study): a phenomenological study exploring patients’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences
(University of Plymouth, 2020)The experience of hospital patients who witness resuscitation is an unexplored area within resuscitation science. This study was conducted to explore the phenomenon of witnessed resuscitation from the perspective of ... -
EXPERIMENTS IN MATERIALITY AND REPRESENTATION: THE LONDON FILM-MAKERS' CO-OPERATIVE 1968 – 1979
(University of Plymouth, 2020)My thesis is centered around the experimental films of the London Film-Makers’ Co-operative. Through the shared workshop spaces and the vision to defy conventional mainstream cinema, the self-led collective was influential ... -
Resilience of Entrepreneurs in Conflict Zones: Evidence from Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine
(University of Plymouth, 2020)In places where there is violent conflict and substantial institutional deficiencies, entrepreneurial activity increases as self-employment becomes a necessary survival and coping mechanism and strategy. Women within ...
