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Reactions to insanity : a study of stigma, discrimination and labelling in relation to present and former psychiatric patients
(University of Hertfordshire, 1992)The thesis is organised around an empirical investigation of the relationship between residents of a Hertfordshire village and people who are, or who have been, patients at a nearby psychiatric hospital, some of whom ... -
Mechanisms controlling the infection of Culicoides biting midges with bluetongue virus
(University of Hertfordshire, 1995)The mechanisms controlling the transmission of bluetongue virus (DTV) by vector Clilicoides species were studied using immunohistochemistry, virus titration assays, in vitro transmission tests, viral binding protein ... -
The application of neural networks to anodic stripping voltammetry to improve trace metal analysis
(University of Hertfordshire, 1995)This thesis describes a novel application of an artificial neural network and links together the two diverse disciplines of electroanalytical chemistry and information sciences. The artificial neural network is used to ... -
A more robust wall model for use with the two-equation turbulence model
(University of Hertfordshire, 1995)The applicability of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling schemes to turbulent wall-bounded flows is a matter of concern. In the near-wall region of bounded flows, the standard high Reynolds number k-e model is ... -
Enhancement of germination in native woody species with particular reference to Rosa corymbifera Laxa.
(University of Hertfordshire, 1998)Commercial production of native tree and shrub species from seed can be unpredictable. Rosa corymbifera 'Laxa' is one such species of commercial importance as a rootstock, and is characteristic of the Rosaceae family. ... -
The design and evaluation of non-visual information systems for blind users
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)This research was motivated by the sudden increase of hypermedia information (such as that found on CD-ROMs and on the World Wide Web), which was not initially accessible to blind people, although offered significant ... -
Removal of heavy metals on a carbon sorbent prepared from flax shive
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Workplace industrial relations in the context of a failing school
(University of Hertfordshire, 2000)Over the last two decades the UK public sector has seen the introduction of 'new managerialism' - the devolvement to the local level of management initiatives and techniques more traditionally associated with the private ... -
An empirical study of future changes in the European car industry
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)The automotive supplier industry and the relationship between car manufacturers and suppliers has been confronted with major changes resulting from OEMs' strategy of stronger product integration and the building of ... -
Change in organisations : identifying sources of resistance to change and exploring the impact of the consultancy process used
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)The aim of this research is to identify sources of resistance to change in organisations and to explore the impact of the consultancy process used to bring about change through the authority structures of organisations.The ... -
Motivators and de-motivators in software process improvement : an empirical study
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)Software quality problems are a concern for the software engineering community. Software Process Improvement (SPI) is the most recent and most popular approach adopted to address this problem. SPI focuses on the processes ... -
Phonological acquisition and ambient language : a corpus based cross-linguistic exploration
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)This study explores the relationship between phonological acquisition and ambient language. By utilising corpora of spoken adult language(as an indicator of ambient language characteristics), an empirical rather than a ... -
Development of a business model for diagnosing uncertainty in MRP environments
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)Over the last thirty years, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) based systems have become commonplace within batch manufacturing environments, but are still widely held to be under performing. This research hypothesises ... -
The synthesis of potential anti parasitic compounds
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)Novel members of a homologous series of N', N'-di-(2,6-dinitro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl) diamine dimers related to the anti-malarial compound trifluralin (2,6-dinitro-(N, Ndipropylamino- 4-trifluoromethyl)benzene) have ... -
Dynamic grid adaptation applied to large eddy simulation turbulence modelling
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)At present a large number of fluid dynamics applications are found in aerospace, civil and automotive engineering, as well as medical related fields. In many applications the flow field is turbulent and the computational ... -
Design of a permanent magnet axial flux high-speed generator
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)Electrical generating sets powered by gas turbines are required for many applications, in particular for emergency situations due to their critical attributes; high reliability, lightweight, small size, multi-fuel ... -
The effect of exercise on PAI-1 and other markers of the insulin resistance syndrome in overweight & obese individuals : the impact of work stressors and other predictors
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)Introduction: Obesity, and in particular central fat accumulation, is associated with a number of metabolic disturbances such as dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance. Such `clustering' of factors is known as the Insulin ... -
Sentosa : a feminist ethnography of a psychiatric hospital in Sarawak, East Malaysia
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)This doctoral thesis is a feminist ethnographic study of psychiatric patients in the State of Sarawak, East Malaysia. The study took place at a psychiatric hospital located in the capital city of Kuching, commencing in ... -
Haptic perception in virtual reality in sighted and blind individuals
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)The incorporation of the sense of touch into virtual reality is an exciting development. However, research into this topic is in its infancy. This experimental programme investigated both the perception of virtual ... -
Design and construction of a small gas turbine to drive a permanent magnet high speed generator
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)Radial gas turbines engines have established prominence in the field of small turbomachinery because of their simplicity, relatively high performance and installation features. Thus they have been used in a variety of ...