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Nature and justifiability of the act of collective worship in schools
(University of Plymouth, 2000)This thesis, which moves through three stages, asks whether the compulsory provision of a daily act of collective worship can be justified in the schools of a liberal society. It begins with an analysis of the public ... -
The Nature of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli ST127
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Uropathogenic Escherichia coli ST127 is a recently emerged clone that is reported to cause a small, but significant, proportion of urinary tract infections. Paradoxically, the low prevalence of ST127 in most published ... -
Navigating holostic and sustainable learning:Challenges and opportunities in ongoing and creeping emergencies
(University of Plymouth, 2009)The overalla im of thist hesisi s to developa ndc riticallyr eflectu ponl earningp rinciples that are fit for purpose in engaging learners within situations of actual and anticipated humanitarian crisis. The study begins ... -
A NAVIGATION AND AUTOMATIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FOR MARINE VEHICLES
(University of Plymouth, 1990)Collisions and groundings at sea still occur, and can result in financial loss, loss of life, and damage to the environment. Due to the size and capacity of moden vessels, damage can be extensive. Statistics indicate that ... -
NAVIGATIONAL EFFICIENCY IN MARINE TRAFFIC OPERATIONS IN THE PORT OF KEELUNG
(University of Plymouth, 1994)The rapid economic growth of Taiwan has been paralleled by an increase in marine. traffic in the port of Keelung. The increase has been evolutionary and, prior to this study, has lacked the benefit of supporting research ... -
The navy as the ultimate guarantor of freedom in 1940?
(University of Plymouth, 2006)The widely held public view that Britain was saved from invasion during 1940 because the RAF denied the Luftwaffe control of the air is challenged here. Although the heroism of `the few' is not in question, the ability ... -
THE NEAR-MISS EXPERIENCE: ORGANIZATION CHANGE IN THE MARITIME BRIDGE-WATCH
(University of Plymouth, 1991)This thesis describes twenty-seven near-miss experiences by ten merchant marine officers on the U.S. Great Lakes. The experiences are related in the first person and include actions by self, other bridge watch members, ... -
Nearbed Flows and Sediment Movement on the Continental Slope
(University of Plymouth, 1996)The steep continental slopes of the southern Celtic shelf have long been thought to be a major export region for the flux of sediment from the south west approaches to the deep ocean (47-49°). Recent studies have suggested ... -
Necessity, Possibility and the Search for Counterexamples in Human Reasoning
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Abstract Necessity, Possibility and the Search for Counterexamples in Human Reasoning Sylvia Mary Parnell Serpell This thesis presents a series of experiments where endorsement rates, latencies and measures of cognitive ... -
Network Security Intelligence Centres for Information Security Incident Management
(University of Plymouth, 2019)Intensive IT development has led to qualitative changes in our living, which are driving current information security (IS) trends and require sophisticated structures and adequate approached to manage IS for different ... -
Networks of Print, Patronage and Religion in England and Scotland 1580-1604: The Career of Robert Waldegrave
(Plymouth University, 2013)This thesis seeks to examine the nature of the intertwined networks of print, patronage and religion that existed within and across England and Scotland between 1580 and 1604, through the career of the English printer ... -
Networks, News and Communication: Political Elites and Community Relations in Elizabethan Devon, 1588-1603
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Focusing on the ‘second reign’ of Queen Elizabeth I (1588-1603), this thesis constitutes the first significant socio-political examination of Elizabethan Devon – a geographically peripheral county, yet strategically central ... -
Neural Models of Subcortical Auditory Processing
(University of Plymouth, 1994)An important feature of the auditory system is its ability to distinguish many simultaneous sound sources. The primary goal of this work was to understand how a robust, preattentive analysis of the auditory scene is ... -
A NEURAL NETWORK BASED APPROACH TO FAULT DETECTION IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
(University of Plymouth, 1994)The need for automated fault detection methods has increased in line with the complexity of processing plant technology and their control systems. Fast and accurate fault detection and isolation (FDI) is essential if a ... -
Neuronal Network Oscillations in the Control of Human Movement
(University of Plymouth, 2019)The overarching aim of this thesis was to use neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques to further understand the relationship between cortical oscillatory activity and the control of human movement. Modulations in motor ... -
Neurosensitivity: Implications for Cognition and Creativity.
(University of Plymouth, 2018)Sensory-processing sensitivity, or neurosensitivity, is a biologically-based personality dimension with implications for personality, creativity and cognition. This thesis focuses on sensitivity and its cognitive implications ... -
New Approaches to Automated Analytical Instrumentation
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THE NEW ECONOMICS OF COMMUNITY: LOCAL EXCHANGE AND TRADING SCHEMES (LETS)
(University of Plymouth, 1999)Research into LETS has concentrated on the structural, economic and political dimensions of LETS involvement. In this context, LETS have often been portrayed as a solution to the problem of social exclusion. This thesis, ... -
A new framework and learning tool to enhance the usability of software
(University of Plymouth, 2017)Due to technological developments, apps (mobile applications) and web-based applications are now used daily by millions of people worldwide. Accordingly, such applications need to be usable by all groups of users, regardless ... -
A New Framework for Strategic Information Systems in Airline Industry
(University of Plymouth, 2014)Stiff competition in the Airline sector mandates airlines to innovate ways to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals; however, without a strong IT the mission to attain this would be arduous. Large airlines do ...
