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AN INVESTIGATION OF SEISMIC ATTENUATION IN MARINE SEDIMENTS
(University of Plymouth, 1994)There have been relatively few investigations into the attenuation properties of unconsolidated sediments using marine surface seismic data. Several methods of measuring attenuation were assessed for reliability in a ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF SOIL WATER MOVEMENT ON DRAINED AND UNDRAINED CLAY GRASSLAND IN SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
(University of Plymouth, 1995)The Rowden Moor experimental site (A.F.R.C. I.G.E.R., North Wyke) provided an opportunity to characterise discharge regimes, elucidate runoff generation mechanisms and to consider implications for solute movement under ... -
An investigation of T cell dysregulation in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
(University of Plymouth, 20032002)B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (B-CLL) is characterized by an accumulation of clonal malignant B cells within lymphoid tissue, the bone marrow and the peripheral blood. Whilst abnormalities of these B cells are the ... -
An Investigation of the Coherence of Instrumental Accumulation, Using a Sculptural Methodology
(Plymouth University, 2014)This thesis questions the coherence of modes of fabrication that introduce materials to a living context, in forms that resist the processes of biological change. In doing so this project explores the ideologies embedded ... -
An Investigation of the Contingent Negative Variation Using Signal Processing Methods
(University of Plymouth, 1982)The Contingent Negative Variation (CNV) is one of many types of electrical response signals which appear in the electroencephalogram (EEG) of man subsequent to one or more stimuli. Generally these responses are small in ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM OF DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS- THE CASE OF CHINA
(Plymouth University, 2014)This research investigates Destination Management Organisation (DMOs) in China, and looks at their functions and their adoption of Performance Measurement Systems (PMSs). A two-stage questionnaire survey has adopted to ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF FATHER ABSENCE ON CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN FIVE AND ELEVEN YEARS
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An Investigation of the Effects of Intellectual Capital on Innovations in the Egyptian Banks: The Mediating Role of Organisational Capital
(Plymouth University, 2014)This research aims to analyse the direct and indirect effects of human capital, social capital and customer capital on the different types of innovations via organisational capital in the service sector. It also examines ... -
Investigation of the Joint Probability of Waves and High Sea Levels along the Cumbrian Coastline
(University of Plymouth, 2006)The use of joint probability techniques for wave heights and sea levels to estimate potential damage and overtopping of flood defences is of vital importance in coastal defence work. Without the use of joint probability ... -
An investigation of the management options available to secure a future for the pony on Dartmoor: A behavioural and opinion based evaluation.
(Plymouth University, 2015)Abstract Robyn Petrie-Ritchie AN INVESTIGATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO SECURE A FUTURE FOR THE PONY ON DARTMOOR: A BEHAVIOURAL AND OPINION BASED EVALUATION. The management of the pony (Equus Caballus) ... -
An investigation of the mechanism(s) of hyperoxia-induced cilial epithelial loss in mammalian bronchial tissue
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Hyperoxia is an essential aid to life support in patients with severe respiratory failure. However, it is recognised as a contributor to the pathological consequences of oxidative stress including oxidative tissue damage, ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE MULTI-SCALE VARIABILITY OF BEACH PROFILES
(University of Plymouth, 2005)This work focuses on the multi-scale variability of beach profiles. This includes the spatial variability over a range of scales of surveyed beach profiles and the complex temporal variability of beach elevation at given ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PHOTOTRANSDUCTION CASCADE AND TEMPORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RETINA OF THE CUTTLEFISH, SEPIA OFFICINALIS
(University of Plymouth, 2003)Cephalopods have extremely well developed visual systems which are of particular interest due to the well known morphological similarity of the cephalopod eye to the vertebrate eye. This similarity ends at the level of ... -
Investigation of the risks of entry and spread of BVD in herds participating in a regional BVD control programme in the South West
(Plymouth University, 2015)Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is estimated to cost the UK cattle industry £40 million annually, the third most costly disease facing the agricultural industry. BVD produces a range of symptoms in cattle including scouring, ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE OF FOOD TOURISM IN PROMOTING CHINESE REGIONS
(Plymouth University, 2016-05)Food tourism is an activity that can be promoted by destination marketers. The aims of this research are to provide a holistic examination of domestic tourists’ food experience in China, and to evaluate the potential of ... -
An Investigation of the Sculpture/Language Homology
(University of Plymouth, 1998)This research is concerned with the implications of reading sculpture as a mode of communication that is indicative of an art/language homology. An investigation of the inter-relationship of the functions of ‘Language’ ... -
An investigation of the structural relationships among employee autonomous motivation, job performance, and satisfaction at international hotel chains in China
(University of Plymouth, 2020)As the Chinese hotel industry is now operating in a highly-competitive environment, international hotel chains in China need to focus on employee job performance and satisfaction in order to retain competitive advantage. ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF HYDROFLUOROALKANES, AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF HALOCARBONS TO THE CHLORINE/BROMINE LOADING OF THE ATMOSPHERE
(University of Plymouth, 1993)A capillary flow gas viscometer has been used to measure the shear viscosities of the hydrofluoroalkanes HFC 134a, HCFC 123, HCFC 124 and the ternary blend MP 39, at pressures up to 0.1 MPa relative to a nitrogen standard. ... -
An investigation on body composition, dietary intakes and physical activity in girls aged 8-11 years in Saudi Arabia
(University of Plymouth, 2017)Introduction: Obesity has become a major world-wide health issue. Social-economic status, physical activity levels and dietary intake may influence the weight status in children. However, these issues have not been ... -
INVESTIGATION, DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE BASED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING METHODS FOR ENHANCING HUMAN EEGsJ
(University of Plymouth, 1991)This thesis details the development of new and reliable techniques for enhancing the human Electroencephalogram {EEGI. This development has involved the incorporation of adaptive signal processing (ASP) techniques, within ...
