All Outputs (1043)

Benchmarking city smartness: Towards developing a robust multi-dimensional evaluative framework (2024)
Thesis
Kadiri, K. Benchmarking city smartness: Towards developing a robust multi-dimensional evaluative framework. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10571739

With increasing urbanization globally, the rapid growth in information and communication technology (ICT), the ubiquity of the internet of things (IoT) vis-à-vis the rising depletion of the natural habitat and biodiversity, there has been tremendous... Read More about Benchmarking city smartness: Towards developing a robust multi-dimensional evaluative framework.

Improving public health through housing: Critical reflections on current housing delivery approaches in England (2024)
Thesis
McClatchey, R. Improving public health through housing: Critical reflections on current housing delivery approaches in England. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11622911

Housing may be the most powerful and underused tool at our disposal to improve population health. Despite substantial evidence showing which features of housing are beneficial or detrimental to health, too often people are living in homes which have... Read More about Improving public health through housing: Critical reflections on current housing delivery approaches in England.

The use of deep learning to solve the inverse problem of ground penetrating radar and its application to potato farming (2024)
Thesis
Lees, C. The use of deep learning to solve the inverse problem of ground penetrating radar and its application to potato farming. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10624245

This thesis reviews current analytical approaches to solving the inverse problem for Ground Penetrating Radar and then walks the reader through the creation of a 2D image creation method with the aim of demonstrating that the use of deep learning to... Read More about The use of deep learning to solve the inverse problem of ground penetrating radar and its application to potato farming.

Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam (2024)
Thesis
Nguyen, G. Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11470630

Purpose The rise of Industry 4.0, also known as the 4th Industrial Revolution, has transformed traditional supply chains into Supply Chain 4.0 (SC4.0), often referred interchangeably as Digital Supply Chains (DSC). This shift is crucial for firms, e... Read More about Empirical investigation of supply chain 4.0 adoption in Vietnam.

Understanding individual’s perceptions of self-efficacy in relation to self-managing their type-2 diabetes after being enrolled onto a mindfulness-based programme (2024)
Thesis
Deo, P. Understanding individual’s perceptions of self-efficacy in relation to self-managing their type-2 diabetes after being enrolled onto a mindfulness-based programme. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11468353

Introduction: Increased levels of mindfulness and self-efficacy have been associated with improvements in self-management for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It is important to further our understanding of how to improve self-management to improve... Read More about Understanding individual’s perceptions of self-efficacy in relation to self-managing their type-2 diabetes after being enrolled onto a mindfulness-based programme.

Emotional skills groups: A qualitative study exploring client experiences of online group work in an improving access to psychological therapies service (2024)
Thesis
Bonnin, E. Emotional skills groups: A qualitative study exploring client experiences of online group work in an improving access to psychological therapies service. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11608453

Background: Many people treated in National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies services (previously known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) have highly complex needs which are not always met by the length and type of treatment offer... Read More about Emotional skills groups: A qualitative study exploring client experiences of online group work in an improving access to psychological therapies service.

Discursive analysis into the trans and non-binary experiences of eating disorders (2024)
Thesis
Harding, S. Discursive analysis into the trans and non-binary experiences of eating disorders. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11166175

Background: Whilst there is a significant body of critical feminist research on how gender mobilises eating dis/orders it has tended to focus on the experiences of anorexia in (assumed) cisheterosexual, white, and middle-class young women (Jones & Ma... Read More about Discursive analysis into the trans and non-binary experiences of eating disorders.

3D-printed object authentication using micro and macro surface textures and geometric features (2024)
Thesis
Seal, A. 3D-printed object authentication using micro and macro surface textures and geometric features. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10732100

As the speed, quality, and affordability of additive manufacturing (AM) processes improve, more organisations and consumers are adopting the technology. Customising products, localising production, and lowering logistics are just a few of the primary... Read More about 3D-printed object authentication using micro and macro surface textures and geometric features.

An evaluation of blood transfusion service in Saudi Arabia (2024)
Thesis
Mohamoud, A. An evaluation of blood transfusion service in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10437822

Background: Blood transfusion is needed to support the care given to many medical and surgical patients, and can reduce morbidity and mortality. The blood transfusion service (BTS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is hospital-based. This study ai... Read More about An evaluation of blood transfusion service in Saudi Arabia.

Investigation of novel screen-printed electrochemical sensors for measuring 17-βeta-Estradiol in an aqueous environment (2024)
Thesis
Musa, A. Investigation of novel screen-printed electrochemical sensors for measuring 17-βeta-Estradiol in an aqueous environment. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9006674

The hormone 17β-estradiol (E2) is increasingly prevalent in environmental waters globally, posing a significant threat to human and animal health due to its adverse effects on endocrine functions. Traditional methods of analysing E2 are complex and t... Read More about Investigation of novel screen-printed electrochemical sensors for measuring 17-βeta-Estradiol in an aqueous environment.

A series of anarcho-queer engagements about LGBTQ+ teacher identity in STEM disciplines (2024)
Thesis
Horswell, M. A series of anarcho-queer engagements about LGBTQ+ teacher identity in STEM disciplines. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11468870

Even in social and professional contexts in which workplace diversity is considered a positive contributing aspect to institutional success, the experience of LGBTQ+ employees has repeatedly been shown to be marked by the adoption of defensive strate... Read More about A series of anarcho-queer engagements about LGBTQ+ teacher identity in STEM disciplines.

A critical and comparative analysis of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (Part 1) and the application of law and enforcement in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia in particular in relation to unexplained wealth orders (2024)
Thesis
Baronak-Atkins, M. A critical and comparative analysis of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (Part 1) and the application of law and enforcement in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia in particular in relation to unexplained wealth orders. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11055023

The Criminal Finances Act (CFA) 2017 has not only introduced important changes to the anti-money laundering regime, but also introduced Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO) which represent a significant statutory overhaul. Prior to the CFA 2017, this juri... Read More about A critical and comparative analysis of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (Part 1) and the application of law and enforcement in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia in particular in relation to unexplained wealth orders.

Motivating programming language design for digital lutherie (2024)
Thesis
Renney, N. Motivating programming language design for digital lutherie. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10901510

Digital lutherie is a sub-domain of digital craft focused on creating digital musical instruments: high-performance devices for musical expression. It represents a nuanced and challenging area of human-computer interaction that is well established an... Read More about Motivating programming language design for digital lutherie.

Studies on the pathogenesis of cacao swollen shoot virus to enhance the theobroma cacao l. Quarantine procedures with appendicies (2024)
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Richardson, M. Studies on the pathogenesis of cacao swollen shoot virus to enhance the theobroma cacao l. Quarantine procedures with appendicies. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11404419

Theobroma cacao (cocoa) is an economically important crop and the source of one of the world’s most consumed products, chocolate; an industry valued at USD 103 billion per annum. Pests and diseases pose a major threat to cocoa production, affecting y... Read More about Studies on the pathogenesis of cacao swollen shoot virus to enhance the theobroma cacao l. Quarantine procedures with appendicies.

Implementing environmental management systems in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK (2024)
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Horry, R. Implementing environmental management systems in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11470624

Environmental management systems (EMS) are a modern-day management tool available for various industries and sectors to adopt as part of their organisational strategies. They are designed to help an organisation guide and direct their environmental p... Read More about Implementing environmental management systems in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors of the UK.

Development and validation of a hybrid surgical simulator for ultrasound guided laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (2024)
Thesis
Shao, M. Development and validation of a hybrid surgical simulator for ultrasound guided laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11054800

This thesis investigates using 3D printing for developing a low-cost, quick, and simple fabrication method for the surgical simulation of the basic skills needed in a laparoscopic common bile duct exploration using ultrasound. This is achieved throug... Read More about Development and validation of a hybrid surgical simulator for ultrasound guided laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.

Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration (2024)
Thesis
Camilleri, A. Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10883623

This research investigated whether human motion prediction by an assistive robot can always lead to a safe and efficient human-robot interaction. Using human motion, prediction can encourage interaction in close physical proximity and can help build... Read More about Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration.

Investigating the in-situ production and processing of aquatic fluorescent organic matter by freshwater bacteria (2024)
Thesis
Perrin, E. Investigating the in-situ production and processing of aquatic fluorescent organic matter by freshwater bacteria. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10277981

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is one of the largest reservoirs of carbon on the planet, and is ubiquitous throughout aquatic systems. It plays an essential role in global biogeochemical cycles and the transport and storage of carbon through the hydr... Read More about Investigating the in-situ production and processing of aquatic fluorescent organic matter by freshwater bacteria.

“I don’t think that really any of the symptoms of it are my experience”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of women who disagree with their diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (2024)
Thesis
Wyatt, G. “I don’t think that really any of the symptoms of it are my experience”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of women who disagree with their diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11515366

Background Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is noted to be a disorder of mood and interaction. This diagnosis is given to more women than men and can be stigmatising, with people being accused of being attention-seeking and manipulative. People... Read More about “I don’t think that really any of the symptoms of it are my experience”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of women who disagree with their diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.

The play of defences in the climate and ecological emergency: A psychosocial exploration of therapy and eco-activism (2024)
Thesis
Macagnino, T. The play of defences in the climate and ecological emergency: A psychosocial exploration of therapy and eco-activism. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11471411

Climate psychology is an emerging field of study concerned with the emotional, psychological and social processes that have contributed to the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) and our responses to it. There is a growing interest from the psych... Read More about The play of defences in the climate and ecological emergency: A psychosocial exploration of therapy and eco-activism.