Browsing PhD Theses Collection by Issue Date
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Algebraic hierarchical decomposition of finite state automata : a computational approach
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)The theory of algebraic hierarchical decomposition of finite state automata is an important and well developed branch of theoretical computer science (Krohn-Rhodes Theory). Beyond this it gives a general model for ... -
Endothelial cell apoptosis
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Endothelial cell apoptosis is an important process during vasculature remodelling, angiogenesis and inflammation. Medical interest in endothelial cell apoptosis as a target for arthritis and solid tumour treatment has ... -
Bioaerosol detection through simultaneous measurement of particle intrinsic fluorescence and spatial light scattering
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Interest in the role and detection of airborne biological micro-organisms has increased dramatically in recent years, in part through heightened fears of bioterrorism. Traditional bio-detection methods have generally ... -
The practical side of complexity : implications for leaders
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)The role of chief executive portrayed in the mainstream management literature. as visionary and inspirational leader, is one of power and prestige. The chief executive is cast as the corporate hero (or villain) who alone ... -
Processes of culture change in organisations : the contribution of an external facilitator
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This thesis explores processes of organisational and culture change as experienced by an external consultant/facilitator. Through a reflexive inquiry into my own experience of how change happens, I have come to challenge ... -
Experiencing responsibility in the context of project management
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This portfolio presents my research on organisational change, comprising four consecutive research projects and a synopsis which brings together the emerging themes of my enquiry. My work shows the movement of my thinking ... -
Anonymity and trust in the electronic world
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Privacy has never been an explicit goal of authorization mechanisms. The traditional approach to authorisation relies on strong authentication of a stable identity using long term credentials. Audit is then linked to ... -
The Laplace transform boundary element method for diffusion-type problems
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Diffusion-type problems are described by parabolic partial differential equations; they are defined on a domain involving both time and space. The usual method of solution is to use a finite difference time-stepping ... -
A methodology for the assessment of air quality in London and Bangkok
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Road transport has a major effect on the air quality in London and Bangkok. As an aid to decision making to control and manage air pollution, air quality models are useful tools and are now applied worldwide. This research ... -
A narrative exploration of meaning in the public sector
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)My thesis is a narrative exploration of making meaning in the public sector, drawing on my own lived experience of a radical 'reformation' of the British welfare state over the past two decades. This has been characterised ... -
'The red light of emotion' : reading anger in contemporary British women's working-class fiction
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This thesis investigates the representation of anger in contemporary British women's writing. It argues that Helen Zahavi, Pat Barker, Livi Michael and Anne McManus foreground anger (frequently materialising as anxiety ... -
The structure of employee compensation in Saudi Arabia : the case of chemical and petrochemical industries
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)This study examines the wage differentials and wage discrimination among employees in the chemical and petrochemical industries in Saudi Arabia. The context of segmentation is discussed through a detailed examination of ... -
National healthcare strategy and the management of risk in a National Health Service trust
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)A central concern of this research has been to understand more about how and why organisations change. My initial research question posed was: What is 'strategy', how does it emerge in health care organisations and how ... -
Spontaneity and power : theatre improvisation as processes of change in organizations
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Theatre has gained wider use in organizational change processes, either as Forum Theatre inspired by Boal (1998, [1979] 2000) or as improvisation inspired by Johnstone (1981,1999); and in recent years, a number of authors ... -
Looked after adolescents' experience of mental health services
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)The main aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of looked after adolescents' views of what help they needed for their mental health difficulties and their experience of the mental health services that ... -
Measurement and analysis of personal exposure to nitrogen dioxide from indoor and outdoor sources
(2005)The study of exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is important because of its significant health effects. As it is associated with combustion processes, road traffic is one of the main outdoor sources and gas cookers and ... -
Body image, mood and quality of life in young people burned in childhood
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Little is known about how young people who survived burn injuries as children cope when they reach adolescence. This study looked at the body image, mood and quality of life of a group of young people who had burn injuries ... -
A humanoid robot as assistive technology for encouraging social interaction skills in children with autism
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Interactive robots, virtual environments and other computer based technologies are increasingly applied in rehabilitation therapy and education. The research presented in this thesis investigates the potential use of a ... -
A Humanoid Robot as Assistive Technology for Encouraging Social Interaction Skills in Children with Autism
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005-07)Interactive robots, virtual environments and other computer based technologies are increasingly applied in rehabilitation therapy and education. The research presented in this thesis investigates the potential use of a ... -
Computational Memory Architectures for Autobiographic and Narrative Virtual Agents
(2005-10)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 ...