All Outputs (1055)

The dynamics of convergence, disparity, mobility, and persistence of output gaps across economies: A pairwise comparative study (2021)
Thesis
Kumari, A. The dynamics of convergence, disparity, mobility, and persistence of output gaps across economies: A pairwise comparative study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6822818

The on-going impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has reiterated the existence of regional inequalities across the World. The United Nations (UN) underlines the importance of reducing inequalities and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and for the... Read More about The dynamics of convergence, disparity, mobility, and persistence of output gaps across economies: A pairwise comparative study.

Investigating the disease-promoting abilities of gut bacteria in colorectal tumour cells (2021)
Thesis
Robson, J. Investigating the disease-promoting abilities of gut bacteria in colorectal tumour cells. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7434617

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. The global burden of CRC is rising, particularly in younger populations. This increase has been attributed to lifestyle factor... Read More about Investigating the disease-promoting abilities of gut bacteria in colorectal tumour cells.

The psychosocial risk factors of developing perinatal mental health issues in birth mothers of compulsory adopted children (2021)
Thesis
Chandegra, P. The psychosocial risk factors of developing perinatal mental health issues in birth mothers of compulsory adopted children. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6925871

Perinatal mental health (PMH) issues are a common public health concern effecting 10-20% of women during pregnancy and up to one year after birth (Public Health England, 2017). Various biopsychosocial risk factors can increase the likelihood of devel... Read More about The psychosocial risk factors of developing perinatal mental health issues in birth mothers of compulsory adopted children.

Volatility spillover and herding in the Middle East and North African stock markets (2021)
Thesis
Mahfouz, R. Volatility spillover and herding in the Middle East and North African stock markets. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7502559

The first aim of this thesis is to examine the market behaviour of the Middle East North African (MENA) region. This aim is fulfilled by examining the volatility of eight selected markets representing the MENA region using ARCH/GARCH models. Using th... Read More about Volatility spillover and herding in the Middle East and North African stock markets.

Using a social marketing approach to influence sexual behaviours of Vietnamese adolescents (2021)
Thesis
Nghiem, A. H. Using a social marketing approach to influence sexual behaviours of Vietnamese adolescents. (Thesis). University of the West of England. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7186582

My motivation to conduct this research began with an article entitled 'The cemetery of 50,000 dead infants' which related how buried baby corpses are collected from the roadside, clinics, or public trash bins. One of the reasons for this problem is t... Read More about Using a social marketing approach to influence sexual behaviours of Vietnamese adolescents.

Modifying automatic responses to food cues using cognitive control training and brain stimulation (2021)
Thesis
Sedgmond, J. Modifying automatic responses to food cues using cognitive control training and brain stimulation. (Thesis). Cardiff University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11600519

This thesis set out to investigate the potential role of brain stimulation and behavioural training paradigms in modifying automatic responses to food cues. A brief summary of the design and key findings of each chapter is detailed below. In Chapter... Read More about Modifying automatic responses to food cues using cognitive control training and brain stimulation.

Mental health professionals' experiences of provision of health behaviour change interventions to people with schizophrenia: A thematic analysis (2021)
Thesis
Mazoruk, S. Mental health professionals' experiences of provision of health behaviour change interventions to people with schizophrenia: A thematic analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7196577

Abstract People living with schizophrenia have disproportionately high rates of comorbidities and significantly reduced life expectancy as compared to the general population. The evidence suggests that the elevated risk of multi-morbidity and premat... Read More about Mental health professionals' experiences of provision of health behaviour change interventions to people with schizophrenia: A thematic analysis.

Promoting acceptance of diverse appearances in primary school-aged children (2021)
Thesis
Parnell, J. Promoting acceptance of diverse appearances in primary school-aged children. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7516984

Appearance-based stereotyping and stigma emerges in early childhood and can exist by the age of 4 years. Those who have a diverse appearance (e.g., higher weight, visible difference) are at increased risk of experiencing stigmatisation, resulting in... Read More about Promoting acceptance of diverse appearances in primary school-aged children.

Neural networks underlying essential tremor (2021)
Thesis
Woodward, K. Neural networks underlying essential tremor. (Thesis). University of Bristol. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11138225

Essential Tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder, causing a postural or kinetic tremor, and has an unknown aetiology. Accumulating evidence suggests abnormalities occurring within cerebellar circuits underlie the pathogenesis of ET, resulting in a... Read More about Neural networks underlying essential tremor.

What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis (2021)
Thesis
Woodgate, C. What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7107239

People diagnosed with borderline personality disorder experience a ‘double dose’ of suffering. The chronic emotional pain and inner turmoil that is the result of their condition, compounded by stigma and prejudice at the hands of NHS staff they appro... Read More about What contains the containers? An organisational thematic analysis within an NHS Trust investigating what supports staff in their work with people attracting a borderline diagnosis.

Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England (2021)
Thesis
Ismail, N. Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England. (Thesis). University of the West of England. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7240931

There is a consensus in extant scholarship that austerity has had profound, harmful effects on vulnerable and marginalised populations. However, research on its impact on the governance and delivery of health structures intended to support individual... Read More about Austerity as a political paradox: A study of its impact on prison health governance and the delivery of prison healthcare services in England.

Me, myself, I - A matter of becoming, threatened identities?: A qualitative study of female early childhood studies students of Bangladeshi heritage in England (2021)
Thesis
Bird, M. Me, myself, I - A matter of becoming, threatened identities?: A qualitative study of female early childhood studies students of Bangladeshi heritage in England. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6639007

This thesis examines the experiences of young Bangladeshi women studying on a Foundation degree within a widening participation university. It examines their changing identity on their journey to university as they transition through compulsory and p... Read More about Me, myself, I - A matter of becoming, threatened identities?: A qualitative study of female early childhood studies students of Bangladeshi heritage in England.

Developing a framework for describing, planning and evaluating empowerment in architectural making projects (2021)
Thesis
Taylor, P. Developing a framework for describing, planning and evaluating empowerment in architectural making projects. (Thesis). University of Reading. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11913117

The aim of this practice based thesis is to develop a framework to describe and evaluate the empowerment that takes place in the course of participatory ‘making’ in an architectural context. ‘Making’ research in architectural contexts is widespread,... Read More about Developing a framework for describing, planning and evaluating empowerment in architectural making projects.

Implementation of improvements to Isogeometric Analysis for trimmed-coupled solids directly extracted from Computer Aided Design environment (2021)
Thesis
Herrero Adan, D. Implementation of improvements to Isogeometric Analysis for trimmed-coupled solids directly extracted from Computer Aided Design environment. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6771957

This research provides an algorithm to analyse structures composed of solids that are directly extracted from Computer Aided Design (CAD) environment. The analysis assumes linear elastic material and small displacements, being the result the displace... Read More about Implementation of improvements to Isogeometric Analysis for trimmed-coupled solids directly extracted from Computer Aided Design environment.

Missing migrants: Legal obligations and psychosocial implications for families (2021)
Thesis
Eda, L. Missing migrants: Legal obligations and psychosocial implications for families. (Thesis). University of Bournemouth. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10230142

This thesis is an analysis of the responses and obligations of states towards missing migrants and their surviving families from a legal, policy and psychosocial perspective in the context of the Europe migrant crisis. Governed by the UK migration po... Read More about Missing migrants: Legal obligations and psychosocial implications for families.

Exploring social marketing options for conducting anti-corruption campaign in Indonesia (2021)
Thesis
Rosidah, R. Exploring social marketing options for conducting anti-corruption campaign in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7249103

Social marketing has been widely used to promote social change for the benefit of individuals and society. It has been established as an evidence- and insight-based approach to a social campaign that focuses on changing people’s behaviour. As it has... Read More about Exploring social marketing options for conducting anti-corruption campaign in Indonesia.

The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies (2021)
Thesis
Gentili, C. The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6960909

Androgen Deprivation Therapy is one of the gold standard treatments for Prostate Cancer (PCa). By suppressing testosterone production, ADT slows down cancer growth, but can also lead to several side effects affecting bodily functions and appearance (... Read More about The impact of androgen deprivation therapy on men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A mixed-method analysis of body image, masculine identities, exercise habits and coping strategies.

The maternal flaneuse: Using sensory visual autoethnography to document the experiences of early motherhood in place (2021)
Thesis
Reed Hillman, R. The maternal flaneuse: Using sensory visual autoethnography to document the experiences of early motherhood in place. (Thesis). University of the West of England. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6252500

In this thesis I have documented my sensory experiences of early motherhood in relation to the places in which they were experienced. This was achieved through mixed media practices of observational filmmaking; documentary photography sound re... Read More about The maternal flaneuse: Using sensory visual autoethnography to document the experiences of early motherhood in place.

Design leaps: Divergent thinking techniques across media for architectural design (2021)
Thesis
Hynam, M. Design leaps: Divergent thinking techniques across media for architectural design. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5972732

This thesis examines the moments of divergence that occur across media in the early stages of the architectural design process. The term ‘divergent thinking’, coined by Joy Paul Guilford (1967) as a key component of creativity, describes the flexibil... Read More about Design leaps: Divergent thinking techniques across media for architectural design.

An IPA study exploring clients’ experiences of living with complex mental health needs in a residential care home: Some voices are harder to hear (2021)
Thesis
Chivers, A. An IPA study exploring clients’ experiences of living with complex mental health needs in a residential care home: Some voices are harder to hear. (Thesis). University of the West of England. https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6955731

Objectives The aim of the research was to hear the voices of participants with complex mental health needs, gaining insight into the experience of living in residential care homes. These voices often get lost; as people with complex mental health ne... Read More about An IPA study exploring clients’ experiences of living with complex mental health needs in a residential care home: Some voices are harder to hear.