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Predicting IELTS ratings using vocabulary measures (2016)
Thesis
Demetriou, T. Predicting IELTS ratings using vocabulary measures. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/918329

This thesis addresses the relationship between vocabulary measures and IELTS ratings. The research questions focus on the relationship between measures of lexical richness and teacher ratings. The specific question the thesis seeks to address is: Whi... Read More about Predicting IELTS ratings using vocabulary measures.

EFL listening comprehension, cognitive and metacognitive strategies and working memory (2016)
Thesis
Dimassi, A. EFL listening comprehension, cognitive and metacognitive strategies and working memory. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/918451

The purpose of this study is to compare the pedagogic efficiency of two methods for teaching listening comprehension: the cognitive strategy-based instruction method (CSBM) and the metacognitive strategy-based instruction method (MetSBM). Both instru... Read More about EFL listening comprehension, cognitive and metacognitive strategies and working memory.

Opportunity creation as a mixed embedding process: A study of immigrant entrepreneurs in Sweden (2016)
Thesis
Evansluong, Q. Opportunity creation as a mixed embedding process: A study of immigrant entrepreneurs in Sweden. (Thesis). Jönköping International Business School. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/918628

Entrepreneurial opportunities are frequently noted and addressed in the literature of immigrant entrepreneurship; however, little is known about how these entrepreneurial opportunities come into existence and how immigrant entrepreneurs create such o... Read More about Opportunity creation as a mixed embedding process: A study of immigrant entrepreneurs in Sweden.

Understanding the patient experience of stiffness, and developing a stiffness patient-recorded outcome measure in rheumatoid arthritis (2016)
Thesis
Halls, S. Understanding the patient experience of stiffness, and developing a stiffness patient-recorded outcome measure in rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/919384

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease. Stiffness is a major symptom of RA which is commonly reported by patients, affects patients’ daily life, and is relevant to patients in relation to fluctuating aspects of RA such... Read More about Understanding the patient experience of stiffness, and developing a stiffness patient-recorded outcome measure in rheumatoid arthritis.

Men’s experiences of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration (2016)
Thesis
Hogan, K. Men’s experiences of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/919814

The subject of female-perpetuated intimate partner violence (IPV) against men has been one of controversy, with well-rehearsed arguments surrounding both the nature and existence of female-perpetrated abuse against men. This experiential research stu... Read More about Men’s experiences of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration.

Exploring the critical factors and forces affecting the longevity and resilience of community-scale green infrastructure (2016)
Thesis
Jerome, G. Exploring the critical factors and forces affecting the longevity and resilience of community-scale green infrastructure. (Thesis). University of Liverpool. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/920184

In an ongoing period of austerity in the UK, there is a growing assumption that communities will increasingly help deliver what have traditionally been seen as public services. This thesis seeks to explore the extent to which community groups make a... Read More about Exploring the critical factors and forces affecting the longevity and resilience of community-scale green infrastructure.

Science museum explainer training: Exploring factors that influence visitor-explainer interactions (2016)
Thesis
Kamolpattana, S. Science museum explainer training: Exploring factors that influence visitor-explainer interactions. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/920372

There is currently minimal understanding as to how explainer training in Informal Science Institutions (ISIs) incorporates socio-cultural contexts. This thesis investigates this gap in the literature by examining the role of socio-cultural context i... Read More about Science museum explainer training: Exploring factors that influence visitor-explainer interactions.

On the development of slime mould morphological, intracellular and heterotic computing devices (2016)
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Mayne, R. On the development of slime mould morphological, intracellular and heterotic computing devices. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/921284

The use of live biological substrates in the fabrication of unconventional computing (UC) devices is steadily transcending the barriers between science fiction and reality, but efforts in this direction are impeded by ethical considerations, the fiel... Read More about On the development of slime mould morphological, intracellular and heterotic computing devices.

Designing physical-digital artefacts for the public realm (2016)
Thesis
Morrison, J. Designing physical-digital artefacts for the public realm. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/921788

The exploration of new types of everyday interactions enabled by the increasing integration of digital technologies with the physical world is a major research direction for interaction design research (Dourish, 2004), and a focus on materials and ma... Read More about Designing physical-digital artefacts for the public realm.

The experience of newly qualified sonographers: A case study design (2016)
Thesis
Phillips, R. The experience of newly qualified sonographers: A case study design. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/922436

Aim Over the last two decades, ultrasound imaging and practice has undergone a significant transformation shaped by political, cultural, sociological, technological and educational influences. Furthermore, the continual rise in the demand for ultras... Read More about The experience of newly qualified sonographers: A case study design.

Mapping the British biopic: Evolution, conventions, reception and masculinities (2016)
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Robinson, M. Mapping the British biopic: Evolution, conventions, reception and masculinities. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/922776

This thesis offers a revaluation of the British biopic, which has often been subsumed into the broader ‘historical film’ category, identifying a critical neglect despite its successful presence throughout the history of the British film industry. It... Read More about Mapping the British biopic: Evolution, conventions, reception and masculinities.

Anthropomorphic surgical system for soft tissue robot-assisted surgery (2016)
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Tzemanaki, A. Anthropomorphic surgical system for soft tissue robot-assisted surgery. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/924040

Over the past century, abdominal surgery has seen a rapid transition from open procedures to less invasive methods such as laparoscopy and robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (R-A MIS). These procedures have significantly decreased blood loss,... Read More about Anthropomorphic surgical system for soft tissue robot-assisted surgery.

The role of subjective factors in local authorities' action on climate change in South West England (2016)
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Westcott, G. M. The role of subjective factors in local authorities' action on climate change in South West England. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/924435

This study examines the question of whether subjective attitudes to climate change play a significant part in the determination of local authorities’ policy and actions on climate change mitigation; whether the personal views of council members and... Read More about The role of subjective factors in local authorities' action on climate change in South West England.

Long-term experiences of managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME): A qualitative study (2016)
Thesis
Williams, D. S. Long-term experiences of managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME): A qualitative study. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/924589

Background: Frustrations are noted in the management of CFS/ME as it’s a complex and individual condition with no known cure. Despite being a Long-term Condition (LTC) limited research has focused on long-term experiences. This study aims to extend... Read More about Long-term experiences of managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME): A qualitative study.

The impact, frequency and care of foot problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis (2016)
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Wilson, O. The impact, frequency and care of foot problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/924621

Although foot problems are common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) their prevalence and importance to patients, the barriers patients face accessing foot care, and the types of care received have not been adequately established. Previous studies were hos... Read More about The impact, frequency and care of foot problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The question-behaviour effect: Causes and moderators (2016)
Thesis
van Steen, T. The question-behaviour effect: Causes and moderators. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/924860

The question-behaviour effect, how asking attitude, intention and prediction questions influences behaviour, has been widely examined since its discovery by Sherman (1980). This PhD thesis on the question-behaviour effect consists of three parts: 1)... Read More about The question-behaviour effect: Causes and moderators.

The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors (2015)
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Repetto, S. L. The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7512199

Dissolved water is a normal component of jet fuel which is vapourised during combustion; however, free water is a contaminant that can starve engines, freeze to form ice crystals capable of blocking fuel feeds, support microbial growth, and contribut... Read More about The development of novel fuel dehydrating icing inhibitors.

Robot mediated communication: Enhancing tele-presence using an avatar (2015)
Thesis
Hossen Mamode, H. Z. (in press). Robot mediated communication: Enhancing tele-presence using an avatar. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/829979

In the past few years there has been a lot of development in the field of tele-presence. These developments have caused tele-presence technologies to become easily accessible and also for the experience to be enhanced. Since tele-presence is not only... Read More about Robot mediated communication: Enhancing tele-presence using an avatar.

Social epistemology and online knowledge exchange (2015)
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Matthews, P. Social epistemology and online knowledge exchange. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/802272

This document summarises the submitted research which has investigated online knowledge exchange and related it to the philosophical field of social epistemology. The broad aims have been: firstly to investigate what social epistemology theory can of... Read More about Social epistemology and online knowledge exchange.