All Outputs (1637)

The politics of the UK food sovereignty movement (2024)
Thesis
Westwell, E. (2024). The politics of the UK food sovereignty movement. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853518

This thesis explores the political nature of UK Food Sovereignty Movement (UKFSM), focusing predominantly on its expression in England. In doing so this research informs an understanding of what the food sovereignty movement is in the context of the... Read More about The politics of the UK food sovereignty movement.

The geometry and distribution of thrust-fold related fractures in limestone (2024)
Thesis
Grodner, M. W. (2024). The geometry and distribution of thrust-fold related fractures in limestone. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849840

Outcrop study of fracture geometry and topology in limestones of high-level thrust sheets in the Frontal Himalayan Thrust, north of Islamabad, Pakistan has enabled the determination of convergent tectonic spatial geometries and distributions of thrus... Read More about The geometry and distribution of thrust-fold related fractures in limestone.

Optimising physiotherapy treatment for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy: development and pilot/feasibility testing of an evidence-based treatment approach (2024)
Thesis
Bateman, M. (2024). Optimising physiotherapy treatment for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy: development and pilot/feasibility testing of an evidence-based treatment approach. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853496

Background: There are a wide range of physiotherapy treatment options for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET), however previous studies have reported inconsistent approaches to treatment and a lack of evidence demonstrating clinical effectiv... Read More about Optimising physiotherapy treatment for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy: development and pilot/feasibility testing of an evidence-based treatment approach.

Evaluating the antiplasmodial activity of synthetic and natural product libraries against intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum (2024)
Thesis
Mobley, R. M. (2024). Evaluating the antiplasmodial activity of synthetic and natural product libraries against intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853179

Malaria continues to cause great global health concerns despite efforts for control and elimination. The emergence of resistance to components of the frontline artemisinin combination therapy highlights the urgent need for novel malaria therapeutics... Read More about Evaluating the antiplasmodial activity of synthetic and natural product libraries against intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum.

How do males of South Asian origin with long-term physical conditions understand, experience and seek help for emotional distress? (2024)
Thesis
Awan, H. How do males of South Asian origin with long-term physical conditions understand, experience and seek help for emotional distress?. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849807

People with physical-mental comorbidity have a poorer quality of life, worse clinical outcomes and increased mortality than those with physical conditions alone. Those from some ethnic groups may be less likely to recognise and seek help for symptoms... Read More about How do males of South Asian origin with long-term physical conditions understand, experience and seek help for emotional distress?.

Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (2024)
Thesis
Scott, M. R. (2024). Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/850250

There is a risk of losing important information when choosing the best metabolomic workflow for untargeted chemometric analysis. Choosing the best software for conducting this analysis is crucial as wrong parameters with the wrong software could lead... Read More about Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry.

The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation (2024)
Thesis
Essel, D. Y. (2024). The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849930

Augmented reality (AR) generates immersive, engaging environments that has been shown to improve learners’ motivation, knowledge and spatial awareness in some science-based subjects. Therefore, this study aimed to design, then evaluate the effectiven... Read More about The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation.

Evaluation of Nanopore sequencing for interrogating mosquito pools from surveillance systems (2024)
Thesis
Nascimento, C. L. D. (2024). Evaluation of Nanopore sequencing for interrogating mosquito pools from surveillance systems. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853170

Vector-borne diseases are responsible for 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide and contribute to more than 700 000 deaths annually, mainly in sub-Saharan countries. Vector surveillance is a crucial element of vector control programmes to assure t... Read More about Evaluation of Nanopore sequencing for interrogating mosquito pools from surveillance systems.

Politics en Vogue: an exploration of entanglements of US consumer capitalism, feminisms, and environmental concerns (2024)
Thesis
Dawson, C. S. (2024). Politics en Vogue: an exploration of entanglements of US consumer capitalism, feminisms, and environmental concerns. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853316

An entanglement, a lack of self-contained existence, between feminism and neoliberalism emerged in the 1990s in popular media and consumer culture. Since, feminist scholars have attempted to describe and explain postfeminism. Postfeminism emphasises... Read More about Politics en Vogue: an exploration of entanglements of US consumer capitalism, feminisms, and environmental concerns.

Crafting self-care practices: learning textile craft in time and space (2024)
Thesis
Fisher, T. E. (2024). Crafting self-care practices: learning textile craft in time and space. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849887

This research has been designed to understand how people are crafting time and space to engage with self-care activities through textile crafts. Craft research focuses heavily on the importance of the community and much less on the individuals’ exper... Read More about Crafting self-care practices: learning textile craft in time and space.

Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides (2024)
Thesis
Porter, J. A. (2024). Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849924

The majority of surfactants in use are derived from petroleum feedstocks. Synthetic surfactants face numerous issues including low biodegradability, ecotoxicity and bioaccumulation. Biosurfactants such as amphiphilic glycoconjugates are a promising c... Read More about Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides.

Statistical significance of three-dimensional stochastic fluvial reservoir modelling (2024)
Thesis
Davies, C. H. C. (2024). Statistical significance of three-dimensional stochastic fluvial reservoir modelling. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849832

Fluvial systems, characterized by complex structures at multiple scales, often serve as excellent reservoirs for both hydrocarbons and carbon storage. Locating such reservoirs, and assessing their quality is challenging due to their sub-seismic natur... Read More about Statistical significance of three-dimensional stochastic fluvial reservoir modelling.

Following the trend or resisting the change? The role of dynamic norms in shaping political attitudes (2024)
Thesis
Eraslan, E. G. (2024). Following the trend or resisting the change? The role of dynamic norms in shaping political attitudes. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/855651

This thesis examines the effects of dynamic norm interventions, which highlight changing societal attitudes and behaviour over time, on political attitudes and behavioural tendencies through twelve experiments (three pilot and nine main experiments).... Read More about Following the trend or resisting the change? The role of dynamic norms in shaping political attitudes.

Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease (2024)
Thesis
Hassan, H. (2024). Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849849

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 26 million people worldwide, with an expected four-fold increase by 2050. It is characterized by cognitive and mental deficits and is caused by the accumulation of toxic a... Read More about Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potentials of rutin in an in vitro model of Alzheimer's disease.

Investigating multiple factors affecting the successful infection and transmission of arboviruses (2024)
Thesis
Widlake, E. (2024). Investigating multiple factors affecting the successful infection and transmission of arboviruses. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/850302

Arboviruses are arthropod-borne viruses that cycle between a vertebrate host and an arthropod vector. This disparate life cycle involves adapting to two alternate animals and the differing tissues and systems within them. A range of factors influence... Read More about Investigating multiple factors affecting the successful infection and transmission of arboviruses.

Investigating the therapeutic potential of repurposed drugs that target central nervous system and peripheral pathologies in cellular and animal models of spinal muscular atrophy (2024)
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Çetin, Ö. (2024). Investigating the therapeutic potential of repurposed drugs that target central nervous system and peripheral pathologies in cellular and animal models of spinal muscular atrophy. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853197

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the loss-of-function of the survival motor neuron (SMN) gene resulting in muscle atrophy and weakness. There are currently 3 gene-based therapies (Spinraza®, Zolgensma® and Evrysdi®)... Read More about Investigating the therapeutic potential of repurposed drugs that target central nervous system and peripheral pathologies in cellular and animal models of spinal muscular atrophy.

Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis (2024)
Thesis
Wahart, A. J. C. (2024). Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853204

The detergents and skin care products are composed of surfactants that decrease interfacial tension between two phases (i.e. oil and water).1 Before the ecological dangers issued from nonrenewable sources surfactants (pollution of aqueous environment... Read More about Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis.

Becoming and being a counsellor: An exploration of the tension between graduate learning regimes and professional identity in a counsellor training programme in Singapore (2024)
Thesis
Tan, T. L. L. (2024). Becoming and being a counsellor: An exploration of the tension between graduate learning regimes and professional identity in a counsellor training programme in Singapore. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/850261

In this thesis, the author investigates and explores the experience of the ‘becoming’ and ‘being’ of Singaporean counselling graduates as they navigate their professional identity in a specific counselling training programme in Singapore. ‘Becoming’... Read More about Becoming and being a counsellor: An exploration of the tension between graduate learning regimes and professional identity in a counsellor training programme in Singapore.

Hopf-Galois module structure of some non-normal extensions (2024)
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Prestidge, G. T. (2024). Hopf-Galois module structure of some non-normal extensions. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/850279

We use Hopf-Galois theory to study the structure of rings of algebraic integers in some non-normal extensions of number fields which are tamely ramified, generalising results of Del Corso and Rossi for tamely ramified Kummer extensions. Firstly w... Read More about Hopf-Galois module structure of some non-normal extensions.

A new approach to modelling sources of fluorescent organic matter in Antarctic ice cores (2024)
Thesis
Harris, M. R. P. (2024). A new approach to modelling sources of fluorescent organic matter in Antarctic ice cores. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853232

Organic matter trapped within the earth’s ice sheets holds a wide array of potential paleoenvironmental information but remains under-investigated. The fraction that exhibits intrinsic fluorescence, known as fluorescent organic matter (FOM), is broad... Read More about A new approach to modelling sources of fluorescent organic matter in Antarctic ice cores.