PhD Theses Collection: Recent submissions
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Immersivity in Music Performance with Original Compositions
(2023-03-16)The aim of this study is to critically investigate immersivity in music performance. It will evaluate how the combination of the performance space, musical material and delivery methods can produce unique and valuable sonic ... -
Deploying Process Innovation in Manufacturing
(2023-05-05)Manufacturing companies are increasingly under pressure to innovate due primarily to the intense competition they face, particularly under global market conditions. Innovation is recognised as a precondition for survival. ... -
Monitoring Mucosal Immunity, Upper Respiratory Illness, and the Influence of Vitamin D in Athletes
(2023-03-13)Introduction: Upper respiratory illness (URI) is the most frequently reported illness in athletes, resulting in lost training time and reduced success at competition. Due to the high physical demands on elite swimmers, ... -
An Evaluation of Medication Safety related Communications in the Patient Healthcare Pathway in Kuwait
(2023-04-28)Background: Patient safety is a recognised public health issue. When post-market medication safety information emerges, the benefits and risks of the medication concerned are usually evaluated by drug regulatory agencies. ... -
Development of Smart Polymeric Nanocontainers for the Therapy of Head and Brain Malignancies
(2023-04-26)Head and brain tumours account for 2% to 4% of all cancers globally. Despite progress made in diagnosis and adjuvant therapies, they remain a global burden with unsatisfactory survival rates, reduced treatment outcome, ... -
An Investigation of Untapered and Tapered Fibre Transmission Properties
(2023-04-14)This thesis is about investigation of untapered and tapered fibre transmission properties by experimentation and simulation. Tapered fibre fabricated from commercial products and custom fibre from Bath University was ... -
Japanese Expert Teachers' Understanding of the Application of Rhythm in Judo: a New Pedagogy
(2023-04-19)Aim The aim of this research is to understand the application of rhythm in judo through the experience of expert Japanese coaches. Background Scientists and experienced coaches agree rhythm is an important skill in ... -
Exploring the Association between Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Deficits
(2023-05-17)This thesis investigates whether paranormal beliefs are associated with deficits of cognition (in accord with the so-called “cognitive deficits hypothesis”). A systematic review of four decades of research (71 studies, n ... -
Experiences of Men with Prostate Cancer Regarding Information Related to Radiotherapy in the UK
(2023-03-03)Approximately 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the UK with around 60% (~31,000) diagnosed at an early stage (locally advanced or localised disease). Around a third of men diagnosed with these ... -
The Use and Impact of Cognitive Enhancers within Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates
(2023-04-01)Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as ‘smart drugs,’ ‘study aids’ or ‘nootropics’ are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of CEs being taken as study aids by university students. ... -
An Exploration of the Psychosocial Impacts of Sexual Violence on Somali Women
(2022-09-30)Aims: Sexual violence against girls and women is a global human rights issue. It may encompass a range of acts and is associated with detrimental impacts on women’s physical and psychosocial wellbeing. The aim of this study ... -
Physiological and Thermoregulatory Demands of Epee Fencing
(2022-09-20)Epée fencing involves repeated bouts of high-intensity intermittent exercise with competitions lasting 9-11 hours consisting of Poule (3-minute or first to 5 points) and Direct Elimination (DE; 3x3-minute bouts or first ... -
Application of Magnetic Field Treatment to Enhance the Durability of Metallic Alloys under Cyclic Loads
(2022-06-23)This research studies the effect of alternating magnetic field treatment on fatigue and wear properties of EN8 steel, 70/30 brass alloy, nickel-aluminium bronze, and aluminium alloy 2014-T6. Cavitation erosion, fatigue and ... -
Adapting Shakespearean Tragedy into Arab Theatre: A Critical Comparative Edition of Sulayman Al Bassam’s An Arab Tragedy
(2022-10-27)This dissertation presents an annotated critical edition of Sulayman Al-Bassam’s 2006 play Richard III: An Arab Tragedy, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III set in the contemporary Arab world. The play has ... -
An Exploration of Education, Experience and Social Factors on CT Dose Optimisation
(2022-11-25)Background: The number of Computed Tomography (CT) scans in England is likely to increase by 100% in next five years. In a medical emergency or in the presence of complicated pathology such as oncology indications, CT ... -
Understanding the Experiences of Black Birthmothers who have had their Child(ren) Removed from their Care
(2022-10-05)Research on the experiences of birthmothers who have had their child(ren) removed from their care is scant. Of that which is available, the majority has focused on the experiences of White women. It is well understood that ... -
Caring for those with Parkinson’s Disease: The Effect of Social Networks on the Family Carer’s Role
(2022-11-21)This study explored the social networks of informal carers for those with Parkinson’s Disease and how these impacted on their caring role. An increasing ageing population in the UK means that demand for informal care is ... -
Decolonising Clinical Psychology Training in Singapore: Trainee and Recently Qualified Psychologist Views about Diversifying Therapeutic Models
(2022-11-30)Despite literature suggesting that Western psychology and models might not be as culturally appropriate in other cultures (e.g. Henrich et al., 2010; Llewelyn & Shimoyama, 2012), clinical psychology courses in Singapore ... -
Generation of a Drug-incorporated Membrane for Biomedical Applications
(2022-11-17)Current approach for ocular wound healing involves bandages combined with repeated administration of therapeutic eye drops. There is a need to develop ocular medicated bandages as a convenient and cost-effective strategy ... -
Trust and its Consequences: A Regional Senior Manager's Experiences of Meaning Making in the Canadian Public Service
(2020-03-11)This thesis explores the role of trust in meaning making in the Canadian Federal Government from the perspective of a senior manager based in regional operations. I take a pragmatic approach to my research, using the ...