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Information-Theoretic Models of Communication in Biological Systems
(2017-11-10)
This thesis aims to find general principles governing the behaviour of biological systems, with a
particular emphasis in the communicational (social) aspect of these systems. Communication
between biological entities ...
The Experiences of Reflective Practice Groups as Part of Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training: an IPA Study
(2017-11-10)
Despite many Clinical Psychology training programmes utilizing reflective practice groups as part of clinical training, there remains little research examining the experiences of such groups from a trainee perspective. ...
The Effects of Surface Modification on Properties of Solid Lubricant Additives
(2017-10-23)
Three different fine-particles (lanthanum fluoride nanoparticles, cerium oxide nanoparticles and zinc borate submicron particles) were modified and tested on the purpose of study the effects of surface modified fine-particles ...
Reviewing the Evidence for NICE Recommended Psychotherapies for Depression
(2017-10-16)
Introduction: Depression is a common mental health problem affecting 1 in 6 people in the UK, which represents a considerable burden (Lépine and Briley, 2011). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recommended by the ...
Investigating Factors That Impact on Attitudes Towards Self-Injury Using Quantitative Methods
(2017-10-12)
Background: Self-injury is a serious behaviour undertaken by those in distress.
Attitudes to self-injury both with and without intent to end life is often studied in
terms of professionals working in Accident and Emergency ...
Influence of Lactase on the In Vitro and In Vivo Antiglycaemic Effects of Onion Flavonoids
(2017-10-12)
Introduction
Lactase in addition to its role in the digestion of lactose available in milk and dairy products is implicated in the metabolism of a range of phenolic phytochemicals in the gut. Experiments with Caco-2 cells ...
The Experiences of Parents of Children who have Engaged in Harmful Sexual Behaviour: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(2017-10-12)
Background and Aims: The importance of the involvement of parents in treatment
approaches for Children and Young People (CYP) who have engaged in Harmful
Sexual Behaviour (HSB) has been consistently highlighted within ...
Personal Constructs of Body-Mind Identity With Persons Who Experience Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
(2017-10-12)
Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) are bodily symptoms for which no organic cause has been identified, and which result in significant levels of psychological distress and functional impairment. MUS are thought to be ...
How People With Intellectual Disabilities Experience Transitions Through the Transforming Care Programme: a Grounded Theory Study
(2017-10-12)
Following the exposure of abuse of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) at Winterbourne View, the Government launched the Transforming Care programme, to support people to transition out of hospital into their own ...
Disordered Eating in a Digital Age: Narratives of Withdrawal From Pro-Ana/Mia Forums by Regular Site Users
(2017-10-09)
Background & Aims: Studies estimate that over 500 live Pro-Ana websites are in existence (Hansen, 2008). Broadly speaking they advocate that eating ‘disorders’’ are a ‘life-style’ choice rather than a mental health problem ...