The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 15 - 2022
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Ecological impacts of the non-native macrophyte Crassula helmsii on Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Dartmoor National Park, UK
(Univeristy of Plymouth, 2022)Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity globally. In freshwater ecosystems, invasive macrophytes are one of the most significant hazards. This study evaluated the impacts of the non-native macrophyte Crassula ... -
Quantifying beach variability along the Teignmouth-Dawlish seawall
(University of Plymouth, 2022)An investigation into the variation of beach sediment levels fronting a seawall was conducted for both Teignmouth and Dawlish, on the south coast of Devon, UK. The aim was to quantify the levels of beach variability along ... -
A computational fluid dynamic, experimental and empirical analysis of University of Plymouth’s Brunel laboratories shell and tube heat exchanger
(University of Plymouth, 2022)The aim of this paper is to analyses the University of Plymouth’s Brunel laboratories shell and tube heat exchanger using three investigative methods aiming to determine which method most accurately predicts the heat ... -
Finite element analysis of a total wrist replacement: determining implant lifetime due to fatigue
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Total wrist replacement is a surgery in which an implant is used to help a patient regain a full range of painless movement in their wrist. However, there is little data to suggest the lifetime of implants when being used, ... -
Feedback and spider size estimation: A quantitative investigation into whether fear and feedback influences size estimation in spiders
(University of Plymouth, 2022)This paper investigated the link between trait fear in spider phobic participants and size estimation of an imagined spider. However, previous research has suggested that there is a strong association between fear and ... -
Can we improve self-esteem by reducing Instagram usage, via a novel online imagery intervention?
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Self-esteem has far-reaching effects on our lives. Low self-esteem can cause negative body image and depression, and therefore it is vital for psychologists to find ways to improve individuals’ self-esteem. Recent research ... -
Investigating Metformin & Syrosingopine’s Synthetic Lethality in PC3 & THP-1 Cancer Cell Lines
(University of Plymouth, 2022)The oral antidiabetic, metformin, has been documented to have antineoplastic activity in various cancer cell lines, associated with the inhibition of mitochondrial complex I. However, pre-clinical studies have struggled ...
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