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Navigating economic governance: German export and investment promotion between varieties of capitalism and multi-level governance (2023)
Thesis

This thesis examines the German system of Export and Investment Promotion Agencies (EIPAs) using a combination of the Varieties of Capitalism (VOC) and Multi-Level Governance (MLG) approaches. It challenges the traditional application of VOC and usin... Read More about Navigating economic governance: German export and investment promotion between varieties of capitalism and multi-level governance.

Protecting transformative optimism in the art classroom: Exploring aspirant art teachers’ shifting ideals (2023)
Thesis

This extended, normative case study was initiated in response to my professional concerns regarding the capacity of student art and design teachers to defend and extend their personal ideals for future classroom practice. Placement in schools, a majo... Read More about Protecting transformative optimism in the art classroom: Exploring aspirant art teachers’ shifting ideals.

Heritage in the crossfire: Developing novel field-based methods for assessing ballistic impact driven deterioration of heritage stone (2023)
Thesis

This PhD project aims to advance current understanding of the damage caused by ballistic impact into stone-built heritage monuments in arid Middle Eastern and North African climates. Damage was assessed through the development of novel rapid, non-des... Read More about Heritage in the crossfire: Developing novel field-based methods for assessing ballistic impact driven deterioration of heritage stone.

Securing the state in post transition Tunisia: Reconfiguring regime legitimacy in an age of authoritarian neoliberalism (2023)
Thesis

In this thesis I aim to answer the question as to how, following the fall of the Ben Ali regime, in January 2011, successive post-transition governments have sought to reconfigure their claims to legitimacy and the role security politics has played i... Read More about Securing the state in post transition Tunisia: Reconfiguring regime legitimacy in an age of authoritarian neoliberalism.

A novel decision-making architecture for human-robot collaboration: From mirror neurons to conflict-free interactions (2023)
Thesis

Inspired by the role of mirror neurons and the importance of predictions in joint action, a novel decision-making structure is proposed, designed and tested for both individual and dyadic action during real-world human-human and human-robot experimen... Read More about A novel decision-making architecture for human-robot collaboration: From mirror neurons to conflict-free interactions.

Promoting access to haemostasis testing in resource-scarce and emergency settings using paper-based lateral flow diagnostic screening assays for coagulation disorders (2023)
Thesis

Haemostatic disorders cause excessive bleeding and clotting and result in high morbidity and mortality worldwide, but especially in low-income areas which often lack suitable facilities and expertise for affordable diagnosis and treatment. Simple and... Read More about Promoting access to haemostasis testing in resource-scarce and emergency settings using paper-based lateral flow diagnostic screening assays for coagulation disorders.

An exploratory study of methodologies for digital colour printing in textile design, through an understanding of interwar historical colour palettes (2023)
Thesis

Digital printing technology has had a major impact for the textile designer. Their design process now enables them to create complicated multi-layered digital designs incorporating photographic images and intricate detail. Artwork is no longer restri... Read More about An exploratory study of methodologies for digital colour printing in textile design, through an understanding of interwar historical colour palettes.

An internet of things enabled system for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of railway infrastructure (2023)
Thesis

The railway industry plays a pivotal role in the socioeconomic landscape of many countries. However, its operation poses considerable challenges in terms of safety, environmental impact, and the intricacies of intertwined technical and social structu... Read More about An internet of things enabled system for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of railway infrastructure.

The development of small-scale, low-cost biofilm treatment systems for the control of pathogens in fresh water (2023)
Thesis

Water that is contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, can cause disease. Despite advances in the provision of safe drinking water, an estimated 580 million people lack consistent access to safe water whilst the consumption of biologically contam... Read More about The development of small-scale, low-cost biofilm treatment systems for the control of pathogens in fresh water.

Developing a complex intervention to reduce subsequent healthcare use for patients presenting to UK emergency departments with acute headache (2023)
Thesis

Understanding the factors that drive subsequent healthcare resource use in patients who have presented to UK Emergency Departments (EDs) with acute headache, has potential patient and health system benefits. It is important that clinicians provide th... Read More about Developing a complex intervention to reduce subsequent healthcare use for patients presenting to UK emergency departments with acute headache.

“None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships (2023)
Thesis

Background: Much existing research attempting to explain (in)action in the face of climate change constructs a false separation between individuals and society. A relational perspective is comparatively absent in existing research.
Aims: This quali... Read More about “None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships.

Cognitive emotion regulation: Exploring the non-stress mediated relationship between mindfulness and physical health (2023)
Thesis

Mindfulness, the practice of bringing one’s attention to the present moment with open curiosity, has gained much attention over the past couple of decades for its measurable impact on psychological and physical health. There have been many studies th... Read More about Cognitive emotion regulation: Exploring the non-stress mediated relationship between mindfulness and physical health.

Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2023)
Thesis

Background and aims
Reflective practice is a core competency for clinicians in their clinical practice, it allows a space for clinicians to develop their in-depth thinking about work activity with the aim of developing as a practitioner.
The key a... Read More about Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Community of Practice in a seminar setting: An action research approach to graduate employability and skills in higher education (2023)
Thesis

United Kingdom higher education institutions play a valuable role in preparing students for graduate roles through the development of employability skills and preparedness for employment. This study explores the impact of a transitional Community of... Read More about Community of Practice in a seminar setting: An action research approach to graduate employability and skills in higher education.