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1989 revolutions in east-central Europe : a comparative analysis
(University of Plymouth, 2000)There is a substantial amount of existing literature that focuses on the revolutionary events of 1989 in East-Central Europe. Yet, there are few comparisons which apply a comparative-historical approach to a small set of ... -
3D Object Recognition Based On Constrained 2D Views
(University of Plymouth, 1998)The aim of the present work was to build a novel 3D object recognition system capable of classifying man-made and natural objects based on single 2D views. The approach to this problem has been one motivated by recent ... -
A THERMODYNAMIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION OF A RECIPROCATING JOULE CYCLE ENGINE
(2001)Current automotive technology is driving towards developing cleaner and more efficient engines that still conform with the public's demand for power and performance. New technologies are also being developed which expand ... -
ABIOTIC STRESS SIGNALLING IN THE FUCUS EMBRYO
(University of Plymouth, 2002)Fucoid algae live in the intertidal region where they experience daily fluctuations in light and external osmotic environment. High light, especially in combination with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and hyper-osmotic stress ... -
ABSORPTION AND UTILISATION OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC ASTAXANTHIN FORMS IN SALMONID NUTRITION
(University of Plymouth, 2001)Consumer preference for commercially reared fish products that resemble their wild counterparts has resulted in the supplementation of pigments called carotenoids into aquafeeds to promote a pink-red colour in the flesh ... -
ACADEMIC FEMINISM IN BRITAIN AND THE USA 1980 AND 1998: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
(University of Plymouth, 2005)Questions concerning the relationship between knowledge and other factors in the social world are among those that have been central to contemporary academic debates both within and outside of academic feminism. Linking ... -
Acceptance of E-mobility in India
(University of Plymouth, 2023)India signed in 2015 the historic Paris climate agreement together with more than 170 nations in order to fight against global warming and to reduce CO2-emissions in order to control global warming caused by greenhouse ... -
Accountability and democracy in the new local governance : an evaluation
(University of Plymouth, 2008)This thesis addressesth e themeso f the democracya nd accountability of British local governance, in the context of the modernising agenda, through an evaluation of research in five areas: the role(s) of local councillors; ... -
Accountability Practices of Islamic Banks: A Stakeholders' Perspective
(Plymouth University, 2015)This study explores the concept of accountability in Islamic Banks (IB), which may achieve through disclosure. It aims to measuring the bank’s disclosure levels which contains Sharia, Social and Financial (SSF) as well ... -
ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE, FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WVB JORDANIAN CREDIT RISK ASSESSMENTS
(University of Plymouth, 2011)UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH UK School of Business Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics ABSTRACT Doctor of Philosophy Accounting disclosure, financial transparency, ownership structure and corporate governance: ... -
An accumulation of care: affect in the role of the contemporary curator
(University of Plymouth, 2023)This research portfolio investigates an affective approach to contemporary curatorial practice that is shaped by an accumulation of care. By retracing my working methods and noticing small shifts or interruptions, I reveal ... -
Accumulation of Platinum Group Elements by the Marine Microalga, Chlorella stigmatophora
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Very little information exists on the marine biogeochemistry of Rh, Pd and Pt, or the platinum group elements (PGE), an emerging group of contaminants whose principal emissions are associated with the abrasion of the ... -
Accurate Data: Using Young Adult Science Fiction to Explore the Impacts of Compulsory Sexuality on Young Ace Lives
(University of Plymouth, 2022)This thesis uses Young Adult science fiction to explore regulatory systems of compulsory sexuality, and the ways in which the resulting societal norms and values impact the lives and experiences of young ace individuals. ... -
Acquisition of syntax in a minature artificial language : effects of input and instruction
(University of Plymouth, 1999)The goal of the research was to discover which type of input and instruction best facilitates the acquisition of syntax in adult learners. An artificial miniature language was used to model real second language to control ... -
Acquisition, Distribution and Perspectives of Healthcare Information in Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM)
(University of Plymouth, 2006)From April 2001 until September 2005 1 worked as a Pilkington research fellow at the Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, which in 2002 was integrated as a unit of the Peninsula Medical School. All ... -
Action Learning Experiments Using Spiking Neural Networks and Humanoid Robots
(University of Plymouth, 2018)The way our brain works is still an open question, but one thing seems to be clear: biological neural systems are computationally powerful, robust and noisy. Natural nervous system are able to control limbs in different ... -
Active security vulnerability notification and resolution
(University of Plymouth, 2006)The early version of the Internet was designed for connectivity only, without the consideration of security, and the Internet is consequently an open structure. Networked systems are vulnerable for a number of reasons; ... -
ACTIVISM, ART PRACTICE AND THE VULNERABILITY OF MESSAGE
(University of Plymouth, 2011)This research project uses practical work and a supporting text to explore activism in contemporary art. Its chief concern is to consider what constitutes an activist art practice by clarifying the terms of engagement of ... -
ACTOR-NETWORK THEORY, TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY LIVELIHOODS
(University of Plymouth, 2013-12-122013)Research on existing actor-networks has focused traditionally on outcomes, achievements and success at the expense of a detailed consideration of their formation and ability to function. In recognition of this lacuna, ... -
Acts of Writing: Writings on Contemporary Performance
(University of Plymouth, 2000)The work published between 1992- 2000 and presented here forms a continuing meditation on, and exploration of contemporary performance. The term 'contemporary performance' is used to refer to practices and discourses in ...