Outputs (1081)

An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming
Thesis
An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/404169

Background: Robots have been used in the past as tools to aid the teaching of programming. There
is limited evidence, however, about the effectiveness of simulated robots for this purpose.

Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of a robot simulato... Read More about An empirical investigation into the effectiveness of a robot simulator as a tool to support the learning of introductory programming.

Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis
Thesis
Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/405063

Left unchecked the degradation of reinforced concrete can result in the weakening of a structure and lead to both hazardous and costly problems throughout the built environment. In some cases failure to recognise the problem and apply appropriate rem... Read More about Reservoir Computing with high non-linear separation and long-term memory for time-series data analysis.

Fingering instabilities in gravity and surfactant-related thin film flows
Thesis
Fingering instabilities in gravity and surfactant-related thin film flows. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/405069

Thin-film fluid flows are central to a number of biological, industrial and chemical applications and processes. Thin films driven by external forces are highly susceptible to instabilities leading to the break-up of the film into fingering-type patt... Read More about Fingering instabilities in gravity and surfactant-related thin film flows.

Critical mutation rates in small populations
Thesis
Critical mutation rates in small populations. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/405309

Mutation introduces change at the sequence level. There is a critical mutation rate above which changes occur too frequently for natural selection to maintain the population's genetic makeup. This thesis examines the relationship between this critica... Read More about Critical mutation rates in small populations.

Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis
Thesis
Soobhany, A. R. Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407000

Digital imaging devices, such as digital cameras or mobile phones, are prevalent in society. The images created by these devices can be used in the commission of crime. Source device identification is an emerging research area and involves the identi... Read More about Image source identification and characterisation for forensic analysis.

Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages
Thesis
Williams, N. K. Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407036

This research is concerned with the effect of visual stimulus on decision--making and opinions, what visual aspects of a page affect very early impressions of web sites, and how this relates to computational methods of prediction and evaluation of we... Read More about Objective predictors of subjective aesthetic ratings of web pages.

Development of mathematical models for freight cars subject to dynamic loading
Thesis
Shestakova, A. Development of mathematical models for freight cars subject to dynamic loading. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407060

This research is inspired by mathematical modelling of railcar dynamics and deals with developing a methodology for estimating the impact loads acting on freight cars using measured acceleration data in order to determine their limiting magnitudes fo... Read More about Development of mathematical models for freight cars subject to dynamic loading.

Numerical solution of thin-film flow equations using adaptive moving mesh methods
Thesis
Alharbi, A. R. Numerical solution of thin-film flow equations using adaptive moving mesh methods. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407075

Thin liquid films are found everywhere in nature. Their flows play a fundamental role in a wide range of applications and processes. They are central to a number
of biological, industrial, chemical, geophysical and environmental applications. Thin f... Read More about Numerical solution of thin-film flow equations using adaptive moving mesh methods.

Effects of bending stiffness on localized bulging in a pressurized hyperelastic tube.
Thesis
Francisco, G. S. Effects of bending stiffness on localized bulging in a pressurized hyperelastic tube. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407086

The problem of localised bulging in inflated thin-walled tubes has been studied by many authors. In all these studies, the strain-energy function is expressed only in term of principal stretches. However, there are some applications where the cylindr... Read More about Effects of bending stiffness on localized bulging in a pressurized hyperelastic tube..

Tool support for systematic reviews in software engineering
Thesis
Marshall, C. Tool support for systematic reviews in software engineering. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/407199

Background: Systematic reviews have become an established methodology in software engineering. However, they are labour intensive, error prone and time consuming. These and other challenges have led to the development of tools to support the process.... Read More about Tool support for systematic reviews in software engineering.