PhD Theses Collection: Recent submissions
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Exploring the Infrared Variable Sky with Machine Learning
(2024-08-13)The last decade in astronomy has seen the growth of time-series data and with it, the emergence of large surveys. Surveys such as PTF (Law et al., 2009), ZTF (Bellm et al., 2019), CoRoT (Auvergne et al., 2009), HOYS ... -
Climate Change Resilience: Sustainable Bioconservation Strategies for Built Heritage
(2024-07-16)Climate change poses a significant threat to the cultural and historical significance of built heritage. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and shiIing environmental condtions endanger not only the physical ... -
Life Assessment Methods for Inconel 600 as an Essential Material in Micro Gas Turbines
(2024-07-23)In this research, a comprehensive investigation was conducted to understand the mechanical behavior and fatigue characteristics of Inconel 600. The study involved a series of experimental tests and Finite Element simulations, ... -
Ultra-Survivable Mixed-Criticality Systems based on Empiric Worst-Case Execution Time and Criticality Arithmetic
(2024-07-22)Most of the existing mixed-criticality schedulers don't take into account the fact that low-criticality tasks operate as a group to implement one or more high-criticality ser- vices. Consequently, arbitrary dropping of ... -
Innovation as a Breakdown of Habits and a Reimagining of the Self: Exploring the Experiences of Public Sector Innovators in a Norwegian Municipality
(2024-03-15)The underlying assumption in the discourse of innovation is often that ‘innovation is good’. The public sector is frequently characterised as not being sufficiently geared towards innovation and hence unable to address the ... -
Developing and Evaluating 'Zest for Life!': a New HENRY Behaviour Change Programme for Young People
(2024-06-12)Physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE) behaviours during adolescence confer health benefits, yet many adolescents (hereafter referred to as young people) fail to meet national recommendations for both behaviours, ... -
The Poetics of Process: a Comparative Study of Documentary Film Editing Methodologies
(2024-05-15)The artistic ramifications of the digital revolution are a critically neglected area in the study of documentary film editing. The literature suggests that the implementation of digital non-linear editing systems indelibly ... -
The Role of Acculturation and Trauma in the Psychological Well-Being of Palestinian Adults in the United Kingdom
(2024-07-12)Objective: To examine the relationship between acculturation and psychological well-being, trauma and psychological well-being, and the moderating effects of resilience, social support, religiosity, cultural identity ... -
An Evaluation of the Regulatory Review Systems in the East African Community: Contributing to the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency
(2024-07-10)The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has been established as the main driver for “enhancing the regulatory oversight of medicines and vaccines across the African continent”. A successful AMA will need strong and agile NRAs ... -
Evaluation of Cardiotoxic Effects of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatments: Insights from Multiple Databases in the United Kingdom
(2024-06-12)Cancer and heart diseases are two of the major causes of death in the world. In the last few decades, there is a rapid development in cancer therapies and early detection strategies, hence the death rates caused by cancer ... -
Real-Time Accuracy and Effectiveness of Computer Vision and Machine Learning in Vehicle Intent Prediction at T-Junctions
(2024-06-18)This thesis introduces a systematic approach to devising and evaluating advanced methods for predicting vehicle intent at unsignalised UK T-junctions. The primary focus of this thesis revolves around exploring the application ... -
Computational Neuroscience Methods: Investigating the Relationship between Resting-State EEG Microstate Syntax and fMRI BOLD Signal
(2024-05-20)Simultaneous recording of Electroencephalography (EEG) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) has been used consistently in the past as a means of understanding EEG microstate function. EEG microstates are ... -
New Understanding of Galaxies, Quasars and Extra-galactic Shock Features using Optical Spectroscopy and Low-frequency Radio Observations
(2024-06-10)The study of Galaxy Formation & Evolution serves as a cornerstone in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the Universe. Galaxies are not only its building blocks, but also the key to understanding its vast complexities. ... -
A Solution for Securing the Information Environment Inspired by Living Organisms and Biology
(2024-07-17)Cyber-attacks have become increasingly frequent and severe in recent years, posing a significant threat to both economic and safety domains. In order to mitigate these threats, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding ... -
Local Government Financialisation: a Mixed-Methods and Interdisciplinary Approach
(2024-07-09)This thesis makes a series of conceptual and empirical contributions to our understanding of local government financialisation in Europe, focusing on its nature, drivers, and implications. Adopting an interdisciplinary ... -
A First Principles Model-Based Study of Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid Power Sources for Transport Applications
(2024-07-09)There are multiple types of power sources that can contribute to decarbonising transport including the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid FC-battery systems, hybrid ... -
Is Libertarian Free Will an Inescapably Incoherent Concept?
(2024-05-28)In this thesis I examine whether libertarian theories of freedom and responsibility should be considered to be inescapably incoherent. Despite arguably having an intuitive appeal, the libertarian approach – with its ... -
Investigating the Role of Bromodomain and Extraterminal (BET) Family Proteins in Human T Cell Function
(2024-01-10)The human immune system consists of a myriad cells of both innate and adaptive origin that work in exquisite balance to initiate, propagate and resolve inflammatory responses to both internal and external stimuli. The ... -
The Experience of the Welfare System for Autistic Benefit Applicants
(2024-06-26)Aims: The impact of Welfare Reform in the UK has been clearly described through recent literature. Much of this research has focused on the experiences of benefit claimants with physical and/or mental health conditions. ... -
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Acute-Care Settings and the Pharmacist Role
(2024-06-24)Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health issue, causing 1.2 million deaths yearly and increasing by 15% during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the UK, bloodstream infection (BSIs) cases rose by ...