All Outputs (1019)

The development of small-scale, low-cost biofilm treatment systems for the control of pathogens in fresh water (2023)
Thesis
Steven, J. The development of small-scale, low-cost biofilm treatment systems for the control of pathogens in fresh water. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10274632

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
Roberts, T. Developing a complex intervention to reduce subsequent healthcare use for patients presenting to UK emergency departments with acute headache. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10888287

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
Souissi, S. “None of us are islands”: A thematic analysis of navigating emotional engagement with climate change through social relationships. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10708694

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
Lennon, P. Cognitive emotion regulation: Exploring the non-stress mediated relationship between mindfulness and physical health. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9322888

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
Pybus, R. Exploring community mental health clinicians lived experiences of reflective practice during a pandemic using an interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10732079

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.

Diagnosing and remediating mathematical common student errors in e-assessment questions (A case study) (2023)
Thesis
Sikurajapathi, B. Diagnosing and remediating mathematical common student errors in e-assessment questions (A case study). (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10505487

Mistakes and misconceptions in mathematics are as common as those in any real life situation. The errors frequently made by a myriad of students, known as Common Students Errors (CSEs), heavily influence their ability to learn and retain mathematics.... Read More about Diagnosing and remediating mathematical common student errors in e-assessment questions (A case study).

Community of Practice in a seminar setting: An action research approach to graduate employability and skills in higher education (2023)
Thesis
Bird, S. Community of Practice in a seminar setting: An action research approach to graduate employability and skills in higher education. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10395446

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.

The experiences of rock climbing for male British veterans living with combat trauma: An IPA study (2023)
Thesis
Sheen Harker, L. The experiences of rock climbing for male British veterans living with combat trauma: An IPA study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10604715

Background: Soldiers are at risk of exposure to combat trauma and experience high rates of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Stevelink et al., 2018). However, several issues currently exist with the first-line psychological tr... Read More about The experiences of rock climbing for male British veterans living with combat trauma: An IPA study.

The religious and cultural influences in the development of mental health perceptions in young Muslim people in the UK (2023)
Thesis
Idjer, I. The religious and cultural influences in the development of mental health perceptions in young Muslim people in the UK. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10479586

Understanding the impact of religion and culture on mental health perceptions of young Muslims is important because of the lack of support and access for young Muslims in mental health services. Literature: The Muslim Youth Helpline (2020) presented... Read More about The religious and cultural influences in the development of mental health perceptions in young Muslim people in the UK.

Towards a socio-material approach to reducing the water demand of cleanliness (2023)
Thesis
Simpson, K. Towards a socio-material approach to reducing the water demand of cleanliness. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9642880

In the UK, water supplies are under pressure from climate, population, and lifestyle change, and showering is the largest component of domestic water consumption. Students are high water-users, in part due to pressure to conform to high standards of... Read More about Towards a socio-material approach to reducing the water demand of cleanliness.

The taxonomic and genomic investigation of soil microorganisms associated with Acute Oak Decline (2023)
Thesis
Maddock, D. The taxonomic and genomic investigation of soil microorganisms associated with Acute Oak Decline. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10337378

Cases of the current episode of Acute Oak Decline (AOD) were first described in the UK in 2008 on native British oaks, but currently this disease is seen to affect most species of oak on a global scale. The disease has become a focus of forest resear... Read More about The taxonomic and genomic investigation of soil microorganisms associated with Acute Oak Decline.

Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation (2023)
Thesis
Li, R. Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10708609

This study aims to develop the classical model-based U-control design framework to enhance its robustness and reduce its dependence on model accuracy. By absorbing the design concepts of other advanced control algorithms, firstly, based on the discre... Read More about Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation.

Combining design thinking and systems engineering in a large engineering organisation (2023)
Thesis
Robertson, B. Combining design thinking and systems engineering in a large engineering organisation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10197722

Design processes and the management of design processes are critical components of the ability for engineering organisations to generate revenue and create innovative solutions to societal problems. Furthermore, appropriate design processes are prese... Read More about Combining design thinking and systems engineering in a large engineering organisation.

Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare (2023)
Thesis
Bloom, F. Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10441354

Introduction: Endurance is an equestrian sport where horse and rider combinations compete up to 160km in one day. In order to be successful within competition, horses must pass a metabolic and gait assessment by licenced veterinarians, not only at th... Read More about Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare.

Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking (2023)
Thesis
Guy, V. Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10794581

There has been little research focused specifically on individuals experiencing primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Primarily obsessional OCD is typically characterised by unwanted thoughts of a sexual, violent, or blasphemous... Read More about Exploring the lived experience of individuals with primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A qualitative study focusing on relationships and help-seeking.

“I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study (2023)
Thesis
James, L. “I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10604411

This study explores the way young people who experience both substance use and mental health problems make sense of their emotion management. Research shows that this group experience poorer outcomes than peers who report only one of the two issues,... Read More about “I just feel like a constant mistake” How do young people with mental health problems and substance use manage difficult emotions?: An IPA study.

Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer (2023)
Thesis
Humphrey, P. Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10442510

Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation treatment where a radioactive source is placed close to a tumour. For locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), too advanced to be cured by a hysterectomy, radiotherapy with chemotherapy is the standard tr... Read More about Development of recommendations to improve patient experiences of brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer.

Robot manipulator skill learning and generalising through teleoperation (2023)
Thesis
Si, W. Robot manipulator skill learning and generalising through teleoperation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10357684

Robot manipulators have been widely used for simple repetitive, and accurate tasks in industrial plants, such as pick and place, assembly and welding etc., but it is still hard to deploy in human-centred environments for dexterous manipulation tasks,... Read More about Robot manipulator skill learning and generalising through teleoperation.

Computer simulations of peptide nucleic acid under external force (2023)
Thesis
Goodman, J. Computer simulations of peptide nucleic acid under external force. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10829665

The research question, “Can molecular dynamics be used to assess and screen the single-molecular binding properties of a candidate bioadhesive?" is answered in this thesis using molecular dynamics simulations. A ‘nearest-neighbour’ model was produced... Read More about Computer simulations of peptide nucleic acid under external force.

Methods for improving robustness against adversarial machine learning attacks (2023)
Thesis
McCarthy, A. Methods for improving robustness against adversarial machine learning attacks. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10492055

Machine learning systems can improve the efficiency of real-world tasks, including in the cyber security domain; however, these models are susceptible to adversarial attacks; indeed, an arms race exists between adversaries and defenders. The benefits... Read More about Methods for improving robustness against adversarial machine learning attacks.