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Performance of people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease on the behavioural assessment of the dysexecutive syndrome test battery
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)Aim: Decline in executive functioning in Mild Cognitive Impairment has only been investigated with single tests to date. A battery of executive function tasks (BADS: Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome) ... -
Leadership, power, ethics : leading and managing in a performative culture
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)This thesis is a study of the experience of leadership. The aim throughout the thesis is to find ways of making sense of the idea of leadership by reference to the everyday routines of organisational life. The thesis is ... -
A cross sectional survey to determine the age of emergence of permanent teeth of Caucasian children of the Colchester area of the UK
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)There is a general assumption that permanent teeth in children are emerging into the oral cavity earlier than the dates given in published scientific studies conducted many years ago. In the course of this research a ... -
Extraction of metals from contaminated land and industrial solid waste using a novel technology (servo process)
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)Selective Extraction and Recovery using Volatile Organic compounds is an emerging technology developed during the 1970s. This process can achieve the extraction of heavy metal contaminants from a matrix using a volatile ... -
A longitudinal study of bipolar disordered clients going through an intensive psycho-educational intervention program
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)Although it is still possible to encounter the view that medication is the only method of treatment for bipolar disorder, research shows that there is a significant need for a comprehensive and integrative approach to ... -
'Middle-England diocese, Middle-England Catholicism' : the development of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham 1850-1915
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)The thesis aims to chart the development of the Diocese of Nottingham from 1850 to 1915, and through a comparison with the historiography of the period, to show how far it correlates with the accepted norms of nineteenth ... -
The experience of student dancers in higher education in a dance movement therapy group, with reference to choreography and performance
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)This thesis investigates the experience of a dance movement therapy (DMT) group as part of an undergraduate dance degree in higher education. The primary focus is the students' perceptions of the group and of links with ... -
How paradoxical are the effects of thought suppression ? : the nature of mental control and the factors that influence it
(2004)This thesis attempted to expand knowledge of intentional thought control in several directions. The primary aim was to provide an account of intentional thought suppression by relating the phenomenon to the methods used ... -
Cannabinoid signalling
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)The general aim of the study was to investigate the signalling pathways utilised by cannabinoids. Cannabinoid CB1 receptor stimulation in DDT, MF-2 smooth muscle cells induces a rise in [Ca21;, which is dependent on ... -
Computation of forces exerted on a microparticle by a laser beam
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)A mathematical description of the electromagnetic fields of non-paraxial laser beams is derived and used to calculate the trapping forces on spherical particles. The fields are exact solutions to the wave equation. A set ... -
Convergence and divergence in opera and music theatre : supporting thesis for a folio of work
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)This appraisal presents various musico-dramatic works through the elucidation of source impulse and places them alongside other works in the genre, i and related works by the composer. Four of the works are operatic, in ... -
Knowing differently, being differently : creating new opportunities for inclusion by using narrative approaches to challenge perspectives on special educational needs
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This thesis is the story of one teacher's practice in the field of special educational needs. It examines the purpose and themes of her published work. The purpose of this writing has been to challenge perspectives ... -
A rapid simulation modelling process for novice software process simulation modellers
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)In recent years, simulation modelling of software processes have has promoted as a tool to understand, study, control, and manage software development processes. Claims have been made that simulation models are useful ... -
Modelling of light scattering by cirrus ice crystals using geometric optics combined with diffraction of facets
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)A new 3D model of light scattering applicable to dielectric faceted objects is presented. The model combines Geometric Optics with diffraction on individual facets yet maintains the low computational expense of standard ... -
Computational memory architectures for autobiographic and narrative virtual agents
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This thesis develops computational memory architectures for autobiographic and narrative virtual agents. Humans and many animals naturally possess a sophisticated memory system for reasoning, learning and also sharing ... -
The relationship between attachment and social anxiety, focusing on self-esteem and locus of control as possible mediators
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Social anxiety is an excessive fear of social situations characterised by negative beliefs about one's performance in social situations and an exaggerated perception of the potential for catastrophic outcomes, e.g. ... -
Re-invigorating and re-defining the practice of qualitative inquiry within a business context
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This thesis aims to develop new understanding of commercial qualitative research, informed primarily by thinking from complex responsive processes, social constructionism and the philosophy of social science, supported by ... -
Evaluating the impact of an integrated supply chain on the process of marketing European feature films
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)The film industry in Europe is characterised by a fragmented supply chain. The film market is historically dominated by films from the United States, leaving little room for other national cinemas. In this context, film ... -
Healthcare professionals' hand hygiene : predicting and improving practice
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This programme of research consists of eight studies which sought to determine how healthcare professionals' hand hygiene practice might be improved. The Theory of Planned Behaviour was used to isolate perceived cognitive ... -
Understanding children's thinking about alcohol advertisements on television : a cognitive developmental approach
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)A theoretical understanding of the nature of knowledge and its development in children was applied to an under-researched area: children's thinking about television alcohol advertisements. Methodologies were developed ...