UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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Usability of activity-based and image-based challenge questions in online student authentication
(Springer Nature Link, 2015-07-21)There has been a renewed interest in secure authentication of students in online examinations. Online examinations are important and high stake assets in the context of remote online learning. The logistical challenges and ... -
C. elegans lifespan extension by osmotic stress requires FUdR, base excision repair, FOXO, and sirtuins
(2016-03-01)Moderate stress can increase lifespan by hormesis, a beneficial low-level induction of stress response pathways. 5'-fluorodeoxyuridine (FUdR) is commonly used to sterilize Caenorhabditis elegans in aging experiments. ... -
Increased frequency of involuntary semantic memories or mind-pops in schizophrenia : a diary study
(2015-11)INTRODUCTION: Hallucinations constitute a prominent symptom of schizophrenia and may take a variety of forms (verbal, visual, musical, or environmental noises). Interesting similarities exist between hallucinations and ... -
Selective reporting of results in guidelines
(2015-12)Taylor and Perera argue persuasively that the 2014 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) schizophrenia guideline promotes cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) and other psychosocial interventions beyond ... -
Radio jets and galaxies as cosmic string probes
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Physical stabilization of low-molecular-weight amorphous drugs in the solid state : a material science approach
(2014-07)Use of the amorphous state is considered to be one of the most effective approaches for improving the dissolution and subsequent oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. However as the amorphous state has much ... -
Integrated Virtual Reality Game Interaction: The Archery Game
(2016-04-20)The aim of this research is to develop an innovative technology framework that allows a new type of human-computer interaction, where user's motion recognition is combined with immersive visualisation. The demonstrator ... -
Exploring Uncomfortable Situations in the Practice of a Swedish Leadership Consultant
(2016-04-20)This research examines the practice of process consultancy in Sweden with a particular emphasis on working in disturbing and uncomfortable situations. The managerial discourses that consultants are working in are dominated ... -
Types and Contributing Factors of Dispensing Errors in Hospital Pharmacies
(2016-04-20)Background: Dispensing medication is a chain of multiple stages, and any error during the dispensing process may cause potential or actual risk for the patient. Few research studies have investigated the nature and ... -
Becoming Savvy: Developing Awareness of Everyday Politics
(2016-04-18)This thesis explores the experiences of an educational project manager/team leader, and at some point job-seeker, mostly in foreign countries. The focus lies, in conclusion, on developing awareness of everyday politics, ... -
New Cryptanalysis and Modelling for Wireless Networking
(2016-04-18)High data rates and interoperability of vender devices have made WiMAX a prime desire for use worldwide. WiMAX is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard. IEEE 802.16a, b, c & d versions were updated within three years of the ... -
Thrombotic Risk Assessment in End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy
(2016-04-18)End stage renal disease (ESRD) patients have an excess cardiovascular risk, above that predicted by traditional risk factor models. Despite the advances in both Cardiovascular disease (CVD) management and renal replacement ... -
Strategies Towards the Synthesis of 4-(3-methyl-but-1-enyl)-3,5,3',4'-tetrahydroxystilbene (Arachidin-1) and Resveratrol Analogues
(2016-04-18)Stilbene phytoalexins such as resveratrol, 1, and the arachidins, including arachidin-1,2, are naturally synthesised by peanut (Arachis hypogaea) plants1, 2. The peanut phytoalexins are polyphenolic compounds consisting ... -
Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Potential Inhibitors of S100P, a Protein implicated in Pancreatic Cancer
(2016-04-18)Pancreatic cancer is relatively uncommon. Despite its relative scarcity, it is the fourth-ranked cancer killer in the Western world with less than a 5% 5-year survival rate. The high mortality rate is due to the asymptomatic ... -
The Role of Physical Activity During Personal Recovery at a Voluntary Sector Mental Health Organisation
(2016-04-15)Research has shown that people who participate in regular physical activity (PA) can experience improved wellbeing and quality of life, including better physical health, cognitive function, positive affect, and self-esteem ... -
The Influence of High Intensity Training on Cardio-Respiratory Biomarkers, Aerobic Metabolism and Time Trial Performance in Recreationally-Trained Individuals
(2016-04-15)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of high intensity sprint training, interval training and aerobic training on cardio-respiratory biomarkers, aerobic metabolism and time trial performance in ... -
Fault Tolerance for Stream Programs on Parallel Platforms
(2016-04-15)A distributed system is defined as a collection of autonomous computers connected by a network, and with the appropriate distributed software for the system to be seen by users as a single entity capable of providing ... -
Japanese Foreign Direct Investment: Varieties of Capitalism, Employment Practices and Worker Resistance in Poland
(2016-04-15)This research contributes to an understanding of Japanese Foreign Investment (JFDI) in Poland, by using a Variety of Capitalism approach and drawing on literature from employment relations. It examines firstly, the extent ... -
An Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Risk Assessment in Mental Health Professionals
(2016-04-14)The decisions made by Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) are of utmost significance for providing the highest quality care to service users. The assessment of risk is one of the pivotal processes that MHPs undertake ...