All Outputs (1019)

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)
Thesis
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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

The place of memory: Remediation and the personal moving image archive (2024)
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Moore, S. The place of memory: Remediation and the personal moving image archive. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9596879

This thesis interrogates the ways in which the formation of an archive of Super 8 film shot by the filmmaker-researcher creates a ‘physical place’ in which to encounter memory and trauma, alongside digitised versions, and investigates the ways in whi... Read More about The place of memory: Remediation and the personal moving image archive.

How do health professionals experience working with people living with or affected by Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) in South Wales Secondary Care Services? An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis (2024)
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Davies, S. How do health professionals experience working with people living with or affected by Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) in South Wales Secondary Care Services? An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11533504

Background: Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) present persistent challenges for people living with or affected by MUS, marked by uncertainty and stigmatisation. Equally, healthcare professionals face complex diagnostic and treatment dilemmas when... Read More about How do health professionals experience working with people living with or affected by Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) in South Wales Secondary Care Services? An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis.

Strategies used by autistic adults to improve wellbeing: An exploratory mixed methods study in the UK (2024)
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Neville, F. Strategies used by autistic adults to improve wellbeing: An exploratory mixed methods study in the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11129780

The wellbeing of autistic adults has been largely ignored in the literature, but recently, neurodiversity-informed researchers have begun to ask autistic adults to define their experiences, needs, and self-managed strategies to improve and maintain t... Read More about Strategies used by autistic adults to improve wellbeing: An exploratory mixed methods study in the UK.

The disinformation society: Misinformation and disinformation in the late-capitalist public sphere (2024)
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Gilroy-Ware, M. The disinformation society: Misinformation and disinformation in the late-capitalist public sphere. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11011728

The technological ideologues and internet utopians who championed the world-wide web’s adoption promised that it would enable the smooth transfer of information with unprecedented scale and efficiency, characterising it initially as an “Information S... Read More about The disinformation society: Misinformation and disinformation in the late-capitalist public sphere.

The development of 2.5D printing for appearance re-creation: Exploring ancient Mexican artwork through European archives (2024)
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Trujillo Vazquez, A. The development of 2.5D printing for appearance re-creation: Exploring ancient Mexican artwork through European archives. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11147755

This thesis investigates the capabilities of printing technology in producing 2.5D prints and utilises these findings to recreate the appearance of artwork from ancient Mexico, focusing on two types of artwork: damaged pre-Hispanic wall stucco relief... Read More about The development of 2.5D printing for appearance re-creation: Exploring ancient Mexican artwork through European archives.

What are the challenges in progression, retention and achievement in A-level chemistry in Further Education colleges in England? (2024)
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Asamoah, S. What are the challenges in progression, retention and achievement in A-level chemistry in Further Education colleges in England?. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11114094

Choices made to study STEM subjects determine both the level of STEM skills in the population and the numbers of students with the necessary skills to continue studying STEM subjects at higher education. The aim of this research was to explore curren... Read More about What are the challenges in progression, retention and achievement in A-level chemistry in Further Education colleges in England?.

Oral microbial diversity in health: An ethnic comparative study (2024)
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Udoh, S. Oral microbial diversity in health: An ethnic comparative study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11148138

This work involved two key phases: an in-vitro study and a clinical trial (in-vivo) study. The in-vitro study compared the antimicrobial properties of an oral formulation containing 5% potassium nitrate and 0.24% sodium fluoride to 1% chlorohexidine... Read More about Oral microbial diversity in health: An ethnic comparative study.

The nuance of compassion: An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis of how NHS staff working in Older Person’s Mental Health talk about their experience and understanding of compassion (2024)
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Wilson, R. The nuance of compassion: An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis of how NHS staff working in Older Person’s Mental Health talk about their experience and understanding of compassion. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11530695

According to NHS Wales, compassion is one of the core values of health care (Wales.nhs.uk, 2020) and can be defined as the emotional response to another’s pain or suffering, involving an authentic desire to help (Goetz et al., 2010). Caring for the h... Read More about The nuance of compassion: An exploration using reflexive thematic analysis of how NHS staff working in Older Person’s Mental Health talk about their experience and understanding of compassion.

Kitchen cultures: Multispecies co-creation with invisible cultures in the kitchen (2024)
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Modi, K. Kitchen cultures: Multispecies co-creation with invisible cultures in the kitchen. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11062853

This thesis outlines the development of a practice framework for multispecies co-creation in the kitchen. This framework is presented as a tool for public engagement that can be used by co-designers and researchers to engage women from the Global Maj... Read More about Kitchen cultures: Multispecies co-creation with invisible cultures in the kitchen.

What happens when the abused child becomes a mother? A qualitative study of intergenerational trauma (2024)
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Williams, J. What happens when the abused child becomes a mother? A qualitative study of intergenerational trauma. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11414192

This research project has been inspired by recurrent rationale in the literature, arguing that preventative work with young mothers is key to breaking the intergenerational cycle of trauma. The topic of child abuse and its intergenerational effects r... Read More about What happens when the abused child becomes a mother? A qualitative study of intergenerational trauma.

An autoethnographical study of leadership in a new Church of England free school (2024)
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Culling, L. An autoethnographical study of leadership in a new Church of England free school. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10888148

Effective leadership in education is paramount given the amount of public expenditure dedicated to it (Daniels et al., 2019) and because of the increasing accountability placed upon headteachers (Hitt and Tucker, 2016; Leithwood, 2010; Muijs, 2011).... Read More about An autoethnographical study of leadership in a new Church of England free school.