Browsing 01 Research Theses Main Collection by Title
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Barriers to creativity in the conceptual phase of engineering design : perceptions of designers at Rolls Royce Aerospace (Bristol) in new projects engineering
(University of Plymouth, 2002)Anecdotal evidence from experienced engineers suggest that barriers to creativity are often due to the limitations of current technology, methods and support systems (Baird, Moore, & Jagodzinski, 2000). The aim of this ... -
Barriers to sustainability among tourism-related businesses : identification and reduction
(University of Plymouth, 2002)The attainment of sustainable development has emerged as one of the main challenges facing society and the economy in the twenty-first century. In tourism, the English Tourism Council (2001 a, p. 11) recognise that ... -
BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELS FOR LINEAR NETWORKS
(University of Plymouth, 2018)A motorway network is handled as a linear network. The purpose of this study is to highlight dangerous motorways via estimating the intensity of accidents and study its pattern across the UK motorway network. Two mechanisms ... -
Bayesian model of the dynamics of motion integration in smooth pursuit and plaid perception
(University of Plymouth, 2010)In this thesis, a model of motion integration is described which is based on a recursive Bayesian estimation process. The model displays a dynamic behaviour qualitatively similar to the dynamics of the motion integration ... -
BAYESIAN MODELLING OF ULTRA HIGH-FREQUENCY FINANCIAL DATA
(University of Plymouth, 2011)The availability of ultra high-frequency (UHF) data on transactions has revolutionised data processing and statistical modelling techniques in finance. The unique characteristics of such data, e.g. discrete structure of ... -
Bayesian Pathway Analysis in Epigenetics
(University of Plymouth, 2013)A typical gene expression data set consists of measurements of a large number of gene expressions, on a relatively small number of subjects, classified according to two or more outcomes, for example cancer or non-cancer. ... -
Bayesian Stochastic Differential Equation Modelling with Application to Finance
(University of Plymouth, 2013)In this thesis, we consider some popular stochastic differential equation models used in finance, such as the Vasicek Interest Rate model, the Heston model and a new fractional Heston model. We discuss how to perform ... -
Beach development behind detached breakwater.
(University of Plymouth, 2000)Concurrent wave and morphology data were collected around a coastal protection scheme on the U. K. south coast. The scheme consists of eight detached breakwaters protecting a renourished sand and shingle beach, and is ... -
BEACH MORPHODYNAMICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS IN THE UK
(University of Plymouth, 2009)In this thesis the relationship between beach morphodynamics and recreational hazards was investigated for the first time within the United Kingdom (UK). Four field experiments, conducted during 2006-2008 provided new ... -
Beach morphodynamics behind a series of detached breakwaters in a mesotidal environment
(University of Plymouth, 2009)Morphodynamics of beaches protected by detached breakwaters have been investigated in this thesis at timescales ranging from days to years. A site consisting of nine breakwaters on a coast open to energetic wave conditions ... -
Beach morphodynamics in the lee of a wave farm: synergies with coastal defence
(University of Plymouth, 2017)Wave energy has a great potential in many coastal areas thanks to a number of advantages: the abundant resource, the highest energy density of all renewables, the greater availability factors than e.g. wind or solar energy; ... -
The behaviour of laterally loaded masonry panels with openings
(University of Plymouth, 1993)In recent years the use of masonry as a structural material has increased in advance of the necessary theoretical and corroborative experimental investigations. One aspect of structural masonry where particular problems ... -
Behaviour Profiling for Mobile Devices
(University of Plymouth, 2012)With more than 5 billion users globally, mobile devices have become ubiquitous in our daily life. The modern mobile handheld device is capable of providing many multimedia services through a wide range of applications ... -
BEHAVIOUR, WELFARE AND NUTRITION OF GROUP-HOUSED SOWS FED IN AN ELECTRONIC SOW FEEDING SYSTEM
(University of Plymouth, 1998)A programme of study was undertaken to assess the welfare status of multiparous gestating sows housed in dynamic groups in a straw yard and fed by electronic sow feeders (ESF). Comparison of production figures from the ... -
Behavioural analysis of marine predator movements in relation to heterogeneous environments
(University of Plymouth, 2013)An understanding of the spatio-temporal dynamics of marine predator populations is essential for the sustainable management of marine resources. Tagging studies are providing ever more information about the movements and ... -
A Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience Investigation of Deceptive Communication
(University of Plymouth, 2018)There is a rich literature on how people tell lies and detect them in others, but the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. The first aim of this thesis was to elucidate key cognitive and neural processes ... -
Behavioural and ecophysiological responses of marine benthos to ocean acidification and warming
(University of Plymouth, 2019)The atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations (CO2) are projected to rise from 400 ppm to 1000 ppm by the end of 21st century. The increase in atmospheric CO2 has been absorbed by the ocean resulting in a process called ... -
BEHAVIOURAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS OF VISUAL PERFORMANCE IN THE CUTTLEFISH, SEPIA OFFICINALIS
(University of Plymouth, 2004)This thesis investigated the behaviour and physiology of the visual system of Sepia officinalis by studying systematically its visual sensitivity and its spatial resolution. The cephalopod retina is composed of only ... -
The behavioural consequences of reduced sea water pH in decapod crustaceans
(University of Plymouth, 2012)The studies presented in this thesis were designed to investigate the effects of reduced sea water pH on the behaviour of intertidal decapod crustaceans, both within the context of the variations occurring naturally in ... -
Behavioural Monitoring via Network Communications
(University of Plymouth, 2017)It is commonly acknowledged that using Internet applications is an integral part of an individual’s everyday life, with more than three billion users now using Internet services across the world; and this number is growing ...
