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Computational Models of Intracellular Signalling and Synaptic Plasticity Induction in the Cerebellum
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-09-03)
Many molecules and the complex interactions between them underlie plasticity in
the cerebellum. However, the exact relationship between cerebellar plasticity and
the different signalling cascades remains unclear. ...
A Defining Moment: Malaysian Nurses' Perspectives of Trans-National Higher Education
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-08-29)
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Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) post-registration top-up nursing degree programmes are relatively new in Malaysia and their impact in clinical settings is unknown. This research interprets Malaysian nurses’ ...
The Democratization and Popularization of Luxury
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-08-22)
This dissertation examines the nature of luxury and luxury branded products, and the meanings attached to them. This is the first study of its kind as materials, manufacturing, sales and marketing processes are analyzed ...
The Variability of M Dwarfs
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-31)
M dwarfs have been the subject of renewed interest as potential habitable planet hosts
and have increasingly become the targets of planet detection surveys. Currently, however,
the number of detections of transiting M ...
Studies of Metal Poor T Dwarfs in UKIDSS
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-31)
I have used blue near-infrared colours to select a group of UKIDSS T dwarfs with spectral
types later than T4. From amongst these I identify two kinematic halo T-dwarf candi-
dates. Blue near-infrared colours have been ...
The History and Rate of Star Formation within the G305 Complex
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-30)
Within this thesis, we present an extended multiwavelength analysis of the rich massive Galactic
star-forming complex G305. We have focused our attention on studying the both the embedded
massive star-forming population ...
A Middle Manager's Response to Strategic Directives on Integrated Care in an NHS Organisation: Developing a Different Way of Thinking about Prejudice
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-29)
This thesis examines a middle manager’s response to strategic directives on integrated care in a National Health Service (NHS) organisation and the development of an awareness of prejudice that acknowledges its relationship ...
An Analysis of the Performance of the Term "Great Britain/British" from a Brand Perspective - 1603 to 1625
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-27)
The dissertation takes the modern business technique/concept of brands and branding, applies them to a historic case study, the creation by James VI and I of Great Britain from 1603 to 1625, and by doing so throws new light ...
The Development and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Tool for People over 60 with Venous Leg Ulceration
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-24)
Venous leg ulceration has a high recurrence rate. Patients with healed or frequently recurring venous ulceration are required to perform self-care behaviours to prevent recurrence or promote healing, but many find these ...
State Development, Institutional Flexibility and Long-Run Economic Growth: a Cross Country Empirical Examination
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-07-16)
This thesis is an empirical investigation examining the impact of state development and institutional flexibility on economic growth, across fifteen developed countries from 1880 to 2008. The development of the state, ...