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Novel approaches for the safety of human-robot interaction
Thesis
Woodman, R. (2013). Novel approaches for the safety of human-robot interaction. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/931262

In recent years there has been a concerted effort to address many of the safety issues associated with physical human-robot interaction (pHRI). However, a number of challenges remain. For personal robots, and those intended to operate in unstructur... Read More about Novel approaches for the safety of human-robot interaction.

Informal peer learning between contemporary artists in Bristol and selected UK cities outside London. How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?
Thesis
How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/935298

This research has been carried out as part of a collaborative doctoral award with partners Spike Island Art and Design Centre and University of the West of England. It employs a mixed methods approach, including participatory action research, reflexi... Read More about Informal peer learning between contemporary artists in Bristol and selected UK cities outside London. How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?.

Glycoprotein estimation and analysis of genes associated with inherited platelet disorders and complications of pregnancy
Thesis
Poles, A. (2013). Glycoprotein estimation and analysis of genes associated with inherited platelet disorders and complications of pregnancy. (Thesis). NHSBT. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/936250

Abstract The archetypical inherited platelet (PLT) disorders are Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia (GT) and Bernard Soulier Syndrome (BSS) and both are autosomal recessive disorders. GT results from mutations in the ITGB3 and/or ITGA2B genes that encode t... Read More about Glycoprotein estimation and analysis of genes associated with inherited platelet disorders and complications of pregnancy.

Proteomic responses of uninfected tissues of pea plants infected by root-knot nematode, fusarium and downy mildew pathogens
Thesis
Ghazala, A. (2012). Proteomic responses of uninfected tissues of pea plants infected by root-knot nematode, fusarium and downy mildew pathogens. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/941178

Peas suffer from several diseases, and there is a need for accurate, rapid in-field diagnosis. This study used proteomics to investigate the response of pea plants to infection by the root knot nematode Meloidogyne hapla, the root rot fungus Fusarium... Read More about Proteomic responses of uninfected tissues of pea plants infected by root-knot nematode, fusarium and downy mildew pathogens.

Narrative accounts of women who use complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: 'Forewarned, forearmed and relaxed'
Thesis
Mitchell, M. (2012). Narrative accounts of women who use complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: 'Forewarned, forearmed and relaxed'. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/942480

Pregnancy and childbirth are events of major significance in women’s lives. In western countries women are increasingly using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (see glossary of terms) during this time. However, there is little research exp... Read More about Narrative accounts of women who use complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: 'Forewarned, forearmed and relaxed'.

An investigation into the accident causal influence of construction project features
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Manu, P. (2012). An investigation into the accident causal influence of construction project features. (Thesis). University of Wolverhampton. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/942700

The United Kingdom (UK) construction industry is one of the worst industries in the UK in terms of health and safety (H&S) performance. Numerous injuries, deaths, dangerous occurrences and work related illnesses are reported annually in the industry,... Read More about An investigation into the accident causal influence of construction project features.

Embedding human expert cognition and real-time trajectory planning in autonomous UAS
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Narayan, P. P. (2012). Embedding human expert cognition and real-time trajectory planning in autonomous UAS. (Thesis). Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/947869

This thesis presents a new approach to compute and optimize feasible three dimensional (3D) flight trajectories using aspects of Human Decision Making (HDM) strategies, for fixed wing Unmanned Aircraft (UA) operating in low altitude environments in t... Read More about Embedding human expert cognition and real-time trajectory planning in autonomous UAS.

Just the ticket? Exploring the contribution of free bus fares policy to quality of later life
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Andrews, G. (2012). Just the ticket? Exploring the contribution of free bus fares policy to quality of later life. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/949157

Increasing longevity and the rapidly ageing UK population present policy makers with the considerable challenge of providing suitable mobility options that facilitate the maintenance of an acceptable quality of life in older age. Since April 2008, UK... Read More about Just the ticket? Exploring the contribution of free bus fares policy to quality of later life.

Bio-inspired prokaryotic array for fault-tolerant electronic systems
Thesis
Samie, M. (2012). Bio-inspired prokaryotic array for fault-tolerant electronic systems. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/949833

Integrated circuits and electronic systems fabricated in current technologies suffer from a wide range of faults that may occur during the fabrication process or during the life time of each circuit/device. Soft (non-persistent) faults are caused mai... Read More about Bio-inspired prokaryotic array for fault-tolerant electronic systems.

ROS & energy production pathways in the determination of resistance/sensitivity to glucocorticoids-induced apoptosis in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
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Berrou, I. ROS & energy production pathways in the determination of resistance/sensitivity to glucocorticoids-induced apoptosis in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. (Thesis). The University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/950671

Glucocorticoids have long been used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia due to their ability to cause cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of lymphoid cells. However, some patients do not respond to glucocorticoid treatment and the majority,... Read More about ROS & energy production pathways in the determination of resistance/sensitivity to glucocorticoids-induced apoptosis in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition
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Piasecki, A. E. (2012). The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition. (Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/955181

Systematic psycholinguistic research has considered the nature of the coexistence of two (or more) languages in the cognitive system of a fluent bilingual speaker. There is increasing consensus that when a bilingual is presented with a visual stimulu... Read More about The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition.

Spreading the word: A social-psychological exploration of word-of-mouth traveller information in the digital age
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Bartle, C. (2011). Spreading the word: A social-psychological exploration of word-of-mouth traveller information in the digital age. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/957130

The use of ‘formal’ travel information pertaining to costs, routes, journey times, or real-time transport disruptions, and its role in travel behaviour (for example, choice of mode, route or departure time) has been widely studied, but little is know... Read More about Spreading the word: A social-psychological exploration of word-of-mouth traveller information in the digital age.

Development of assessment in hip arthroplasty review
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Smith, L. K. (2011). Development of assessment in hip arthroplasty review. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/957353

Abstract This thesis describes the development of criteria in hip arthroplasty review. The insertion of a hip replacement brings relief from pain and improved function but the artificial joint does not last indefinitely. Periodic review provides... Read More about Development of assessment in hip arthroplasty review.

Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom
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Davies, K. (2011). Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Central Connecticut State University, USA. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/960246

Inspecting the British border through a western prism of political sovereignty, the research focuses upon how the repatriation ceremonies of the town of Wootton Bassett in the UK were initiated by the community to pay respect to British soldiers kill... Read More about Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom.

Interactive evolutionary computing in early lifecycle software engineering design
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Simons, C. (2011). Interactive evolutionary computing in early lifecycle software engineering design. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/963226

Design is fundamental to software development. Indeed, early lifecycle software engineering design is crucial and has significant impact of subsequent development activities. Inferior designs can result in deleterious down-stream consequences. Theref... Read More about Interactive evolutionary computing in early lifecycle software engineering design.

The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer
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Smith, T. (2010). The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/974314

The criminal defence lawyer is perhaps the most publicly identifiable and controversial figure in the criminal justice system, and is considered by many to represent the cornerstone of adversarial criminal justice. However, there is significant evide... Read More about The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer.

Understanding the attitudes of older people to road pricing
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Nikitas, A. (2010). Understanding the attitudes of older people to road pricing. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/976555

Worldwide the human population shows an ageing demographic structure. Older people often face the danger of social exclusion; arguably more often than other age groups. Nonetheless, at least in the western world, older people are more interested in l... Read More about Understanding the attitudes of older people to road pricing.

Bike-rail integration as one sustainable transport solution to reduce car dependence
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Sherwin, H. (2010). Bike-rail integration as one sustainable transport solution to reduce car dependence. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/979572

The level of bike-rail integration (combining cycling with rail) in the UK presents an unrealised sustainable mobility potential: two per cent of rail passengers access the rail network by bicycle, contrasting with 40 per cent in the Netherlands. Cyc... Read More about Bike-rail integration as one sustainable transport solution to reduce car dependence.

Mythos Europäische Identität – Supranationale, nationale und regionale Identitäten in deutschen und französischen Fernsehnachrichten
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Wiehl, A. (2010). Mythos Europäische Identität – Supranationale, nationale und regionale Identitäten in deutschen und französischen Fernsehnachrichten. (Thesis). University of Bayreuth. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/989252

Comparative PhD thesis on the representation and construction of regional, national and international identity in French and German prime time TV news.