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In vivo, in vitro micropropagation and chemical characterisation of medicinal compounds in chamomile and yarrow species (Asteraceae)
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
The Asteraceae family is frequently used to describe several medicinal plants which contain various phytochemical compounds including phenols, flavonoids and terpenoids. Among the Asteraceae family German chamomile (Matricaria ...
A Critical Evaluation of ITSO Smart Ticketing policy, practice and outcomes
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
This thesis contributes to the ongoing debate on the future of smart ticketing in the United Kingdom, and in particular the role of ITSO in that future. Through evaluation of commentary from prominent elite personnel ...
The biological effects of engineered nanomaterials on soil organisms: surface coating and age matter
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been increasingly used in various applications. Often, the ENMs are functionalised with a surface coating to enhance their properties. Decades of research has provided information on ...
Exploring the Teaching-research Nexus in College Based and University Higher Education
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
In traditional university higher education the normal expectation is that academic staff will undertake teaching and research. There is an implicit assumption that active researchers provide a high quality learning experience, ...
Contributions to Converters in Single Phase Distributed Photovoltaic Systems
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
This thesis contributes to improve the photovoltaic Distributed Generation (DG) systems by proposing three novel methods to the system. On DC conversion side, a new integrated magnetic structure for interleaved converter ...
The role of Lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase-2 (LPCAT-2) in inflammatory responses
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
Sepsis is the overwhelming inflammatory response to infection, especially bacterial infection and associated bacterial products. It has major healthcare impacts, affecting an estimated 19-30 million persons/year worldwide ...
The Equivocation of Codes
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
EQUIVOCATION was introduced by Shannon in the late 1940’s in seminal papers that kick-started the whole field of information theory. Much ground has been covered on equivocation’s counterpart, channel capacity and in ...
A field and laboratory study on the dynamic response of the Eddystone lighthouse to wave loading
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
Because little was known about how the masonry lighthouses constructed during the 19th century at exposed locations around the British Isles were responding to wave action, the dynamic response of the Eddystone lighthouse ...
OCEAN ACIDIFICATION AND WARMING IMPACTS ON NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE SHELLFISH: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSESSMENT
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
Ocean acidification and warming have been shown to affect a wide range of marine organisms and impact assemblages and ecosystems. Many of the species experiencing negative biological effects provide valuable ecosystem ...
Drivers of Wearable Computing Adoption: An Empirical Study of Success Factors Including IT Security and Consumer Behaviour-Related Aspects
(University of Plymouth, 2018)
The recent advances in information technologies have dramatically changed the manner in which people
understand, experience and use IT systems. Wearable computers are emerging new technologies in the evolution
of mobile ...