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Non-walkability in the car-centric city (2021)
Thesis
Bozovic, T. Non-walkability in the car-centric city. (Thesis). Auckland University of Technology. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9710363

Background Increasing the levels of walking for transport is a widespread urban policy goal, aligning with actions related to climate change, public health, equity of access and participation, and more liveable cities. The walking environment (WE),... Read More about Non-walkability in the car-centric city.

Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria (2021)
Thesis
Chauhan, V. Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491286

Secrecy jurisdictions, banking secrecy and corporate secrecy are intricately connected to illicit financial flow (IFF), that facilitate corruption and money laundering but the Corruption Perceptions Indicator (CPI) provides a misleading interpretatio... Read More about Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria.

Women’s suffrage societies and the gendering of power: The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) as pioneers of women-led organisations (2021)
Thesis
Lovell, L. Women’s suffrage societies and the gendering of power: The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) as pioneers of women-led organisations. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6854851

This work challenges the consistent application by historians of the term’s militant to the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) and constitutional to the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS). The continuous links with militancy... Read More about Women’s suffrage societies and the gendering of power: The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) as pioneers of women-led organisations.

Images and places - Sense as surfacing (2021)
Thesis
Landau, D. Images and places - Sense as surfacing. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7046371

A practice research project exploring onto-epistemology produced through experimental located moving image practice in concrescence with the cinematic thought of Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947). There are two central site-related photomedia arts p... Read More about Images and places - Sense as surfacing.

Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews (2021)
Thesis
Guest, E. Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7576799

Background: Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) is characterised by raised birthmarks, commonly present on the trunk, face, arms, and legs. Children and adolescents with CMN can experience negative attention from others in relation to the appearance... Read More about Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN) through the lens: Exploring the positive experiences of young people with CMN using photo-elicitation interviews.

Urban fabrics as a tool of urban performance mitigation: Algorithmic approach for bridging building geometry with urban performance optimisation (2021)
Thesis
Lila, A. Urban fabrics as a tool of urban performance mitigation: Algorithmic approach for bridging building geometry with urban performance optimisation. (Thesis). Cardiff University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9192425

The advancements in methods of built environment design have led to the rise of computational methods in urban modelling and environmental simulation to aid the early stages of the design process. Computational urban modelling and simulation methodol... Read More about Urban fabrics as a tool of urban performance mitigation: Algorithmic approach for bridging building geometry with urban performance optimisation.

Match or mismatch in policy and practice: Exploring global citizenship as a graduate attribute in an English university (2021)
Thesis
Comrie, C. Match or mismatch in policy and practice: Exploring global citizenship as a graduate attribute in an English university. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7259378

Global citizenship is widely used in English university mission statements as a key graduate outcome, yet the extant literature suggests the concept is poorly defined and is not understood by those tasked with embedding it in the curriculum. My thesi... Read More about Match or mismatch in policy and practice: Exploring global citizenship as a graduate attribute in an English university.

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)
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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.

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.

The psychosocial risk factors of developing perinatal mental health issues in birth mothers of compulsory adopted children (2021)
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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.

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. Retrieved from 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)
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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. Retrieved from 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)
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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)
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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)
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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. Retrieved from 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)
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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.

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.