All Outputs (112)

Perceptions of climate change as a security issue in the case of Greece: an application of Q-methodology in security studies (2019)
Thesis
Gerosideris, C. (2019). Perceptions of climate change as a security issue in the case of Greece: an application of Q-methodology in security studies. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413816

This study establishes the stakeholders’ perceptions of environmental and energy security through the application of Q methodology in the case of Greece. It explains in detail the essentiality of including individual viewpoints and the opinions of ac... Read More about Perceptions of climate change as a security issue in the case of Greece: an application of Q-methodology in security studies.

‘Lowering your standards’?: assessing the procedural legitimacy of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) (2019)
Thesis
Mason, S. (2019). ‘Lowering your standards’?: assessing the procedural legitimacy of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413817

Today technical web standards have become one of the most important mechanisms of internet governance, impinging on a wide range of areas of public policy from privacy and to freedom of speech. Despite their importance, however, the processes through... Read More about ‘Lowering your standards’?: assessing the procedural legitimacy of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK (2019)
Thesis
Hasan, F. (2019). An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413818

The main focus of the research reported in this thesis is the dividend signalling theory. More specifically, I investigate the dividend signalling theory from the perspective of orthodox finance and from the perspectives of two unorthodox areas of fi... Read More about An investigation of the dividend-signalling theory from the perspective of behavioural finance: evidence from the UK.

Changes in human endothelial cells and astrocytes of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in cerebral malaria: using in vitro BBB models (2019)
Thesis
Andoh, N. E. (2019). Changes in human endothelial cells and astrocytes of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in cerebral malaria: using in vitro BBB models. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413819

During cerebral malaria (CM), sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum infected red blood cells (PRBC) to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is associated with BBB disruption and long-term neurological sequelae in CM survivors, possibly linked to the activa... Read More about Changes in human endothelial cells and astrocytes of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in cerebral malaria: using in vitro BBB models.

Post-millennial South African theatre: politics, legacies and futures (2019)
Thesis
Croton, R. (2019). Post-millennial South African theatre: politics, legacies and futures. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413836

During both the apartheid and post-apartheid eras, South African theatre has been a vital source of resistance and creativity. South African theatre-makers have proven the continuing vitality of representing resistance through postcolonial drama. The... Read More about Post-millennial South African theatre: politics, legacies and futures.

A carbon deposition and sulphur poisoning study of new pyrochlore catalysts for methane reforming (2019)
Thesis
Alfatlawi, Z. K. (2019). A carbon deposition and sulphur poisoning study of new pyrochlore catalysts for methane reforming. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413837

Reforming of landfill gases for the production of syngas that leads to the generation of heat or electricity is a very promising pathway considering the increasing price of oil. The dry reforming technique is a very interesting approach to reduce the... Read More about A carbon deposition and sulphur poisoning study of new pyrochlore catalysts for methane reforming.

Tacit knowledge, time and practice in two dementia services: an ethnography (2019)
Thesis
Molesworth, S. K. (2019). Tacit knowledge, time and practice in two dementia services: an ethnography. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413840

This inquiry considers the importance of tacit knowledge, and how it might be characterised in an NHS memory service and a local authority day-care and respite service for people with dementia. When investigating the sorts of knowledge that might be... Read More about Tacit knowledge, time and practice in two dementia services: an ethnography.

The role of deprivation and quality of care on healthy ageing in older people with musculoskeletal pain: a prospective study (2019)
Thesis
Rhys, G. C. (2019). The role of deprivation and quality of care on healthy ageing in older people with musculoskeletal pain: a prospective study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417818

Background: Musculoskeletal pain is common in older adults and is associated with a decrease in the Healthy Ageing Index (HAI) (a validated composite ageing measure). Deprivation measures were not included in the HAI. The literature advocates includi... Read More about The role of deprivation and quality of care on healthy ageing in older people with musculoskeletal pain: a prospective study.

Detection and characterisation of stellar companions to transiting extrasolar planets through high resolution imaging (2019)
Thesis
Evans, D. F. (2019). Detection and characterisation of stellar companions to transiting extrasolar planets through high resolution imaging. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413806

Since the discovery over two decades ago of the first `hot Jupiter', there has been persistent debate regarding the formation and origins of this class of planets. Some of the many `migration' theories for hot Jupiters suggest that these planets form... Read More about Detection and characterisation of stellar companions to transiting extrasolar planets through high resolution imaging.

Ghana’s Health Policy: Human Resources and Health Outcomes Inequality in Northern and Southern Ghana (2019)
Thesis
Dery, L. G. (2019). Ghana’s Health Policy: Human Resources and Health Outcomes Inequality in Northern and Southern Ghana. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413811

Despite evidence of widening geographical inequalities in maternal and child health (MCH) coverage and outcomes between the Upper West region (UWR) in the north and the Ashanti region (AR) and Greater Accra region (GAR) in southern Ghana, the relativ... Read More about Ghana’s Health Policy: Human Resources and Health Outcomes Inequality in Northern and Southern Ghana.

‘Indifferent nature’: a comparative discussion of the production of rural space in the work of Ivan Turgenev and Thomas Hardy (2019)
Thesis
Curley, D. A. (2019). ‘Indifferent nature’: a comparative discussion of the production of rural space in the work of Ivan Turgenev and Thomas Hardy. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414216

This thesis seeks to develop a model for the analysis of rural space as a distinct category, through the integration of several of the disparate schools of thought on the subject of space. From the phenomenological to the postmodern a vacuity has lef... Read More about ‘Indifferent nature’: a comparative discussion of the production of rural space in the work of Ivan Turgenev and Thomas Hardy.

The dynamics of community participation: evidence from practice (2019)
Thesis
Mawomo, K. (2019). The dynamics of community participation: evidence from practice. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414217

This study investigated the dynamics of community participation (CP) manifest in participatory processes, both formal (‘invited’ or ‘induced’) and informal (‘created’ or ‘organic’), in two Tswana speaking rural communities in Botswana, namely Mogonye... Read More about The dynamics of community participation: evidence from practice.

Identifying health literacy interventions for everyday use in community pharmacy: a qualitative and consensus methodology study (2019)
Thesis
Cork, T. A. (2019). Identifying health literacy interventions for everyday use in community pharmacy: a qualitative and consensus methodology study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414218

Background – Research has consistently shown that approximately 50% of patients do not take their prescribed medication correctly. A commonly overlooked factor in patient’s lack of understanding of health information and medicine instructions is limi... Read More about Identifying health literacy interventions for everyday use in community pharmacy: a qualitative and consensus methodology study.

Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (2019)
Thesis
Jervis, J. (2019). Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414219

Background: There is evidence that a supportive and open approach to children visiting adult relatives in hospitals has positive benefits for the children, patient, families and healthcare staff. Despite this, many children (

Between a rock and a hard place: exploring the views and accounts of undergraduate student writers in a consumer-led Higher Education system (2019)
Thesis
Aiken, V. J. (2019). Between a rock and a hard place: exploring the views and accounts of undergraduate student writers in a consumer-led Higher Education system. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414220

This thesis problematizes the student-as-consumer mantra from the perspective of students’ academic writing. It is beginning to be argued that a consumer-led higher education sector reducing the value of a degree to employability credentials leaves l... Read More about Between a rock and a hard place: exploring the views and accounts of undergraduate student writers in a consumer-led Higher Education system.

A pilot study to identify serum biomarkers for post-stroke spasticity and related skeletal muscle changes (2019)
Thesis
Wasif, A. M. (2019). A pilot study to identify serum biomarkers for post-stroke spasticity and related skeletal muscle changes. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414326

Spasticity is a common sensory-motor dysfunction observed following a stroke, and it is one of the signs indicating damage to the upper motor neurone system at the spinal or cerebral level. Stroke survivors often experience Some resistance to passive... Read More about A pilot study to identify serum biomarkers for post-stroke spasticity and related skeletal muscle changes.

Advancing cartilage cell therapy through chondrocyte culture and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) (2019)
Thesis
Sykes, J. G. (2019). Advancing cartilage cell therapy through chondrocyte culture and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414327

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is the only UK approved cell therapy or knee cartilage defects which might otherwise progress to osteoarthritis. For ACI, chondrocytes isolated from a healthy cartilage biopsy are expanded in number prior to... Read More about Advancing cartilage cell therapy through chondrocyte culture and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Genetic and ecological processes of speciation in the Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae sibling species (2019)
Thesis
Dawam, N. N. (2019). Genetic and ecological processes of speciation in the Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae sibling species. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414328

Malaria is a leading cause of death, killing thousands every year. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest mortality rate, with pregnant women and children under the age of five most affected. The culprits responsible for transmission of the disease are m... Read More about Genetic and ecological processes of speciation in the Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae sibling species.

Scalability performance measurement and testing of cloud-based software services (2019)
Thesis
Al-Said Ahmad, A. (2019). Scalability performance measurement and testing of cloud-based software services. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414329

Cloud-based software services have become more popular and dependable and are ideal for businesses with growing or changing workload demands. These services are increasing rapidly due to the reduced hosting costs and the increased availability and ef... Read More about Scalability performance measurement and testing of cloud-based software services.

Fragmentation, demonisation and breakdown : an exploration of how neoliberalism and the recession have affected older people's lives in Stoke-on-Trent (2019)
Thesis
Jones, A. L. (2019). Fragmentation, demonisation and breakdown : an exploration of how neoliberalism and the recession have affected older people's lives in Stoke-on-Trent. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413778

Whilst there has been an academic ‘obsess[ion]’ with the topics of neoliberalism and the recession, there remains a significant gap in sociological and gerontological literature concerning how these macro forces have impacted upon real people, specif... Read More about Fragmentation, demonisation and breakdown : an exploration of how neoliberalism and the recession have affected older people's lives in Stoke-on-Trent.