All Outputs (68)

Lay, professional, and police rape stereotype acceptance in England and Wales: A holistic, mixed-methods overview of the Criminal Justice System (2023)
Thesis
Hermolle, M. F. V. (2023). Lay, professional, and police rape stereotype acceptance in England and Wales: A holistic, mixed-methods overview of the Criminal Justice System. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674588

This thesis examined rape stereotype acceptance and use in England and Wales, viewed through the lens of Social Representations Theory (SRT). Given the high attrition rate and low prosecution rate for rape, the project was a holistic look at stereoty... Read More about Lay, professional, and police rape stereotype acceptance in England and Wales: A holistic, mixed-methods overview of the Criminal Justice System.

Hydrodynamic simulations of convection and nucleosynthesis in the late phases of massive stars to constrain and guide stellar evolution theory (2023)
Thesis
Rizzuti, F. (2023). Hydrodynamic simulations of convection and nucleosynthesis in the late phases of massive stars to constrain and guide stellar evolution theory. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674565

The present knowledge of stellar evolution is still limited today by large uncertainties that derive from the complex multi-dimensional processes occurring in stars. Among them, the turbulent motions of the stellar fluid control the size and evolutio... Read More about Hydrodynamic simulations of convection and nucleosynthesis in the late phases of massive stars to constrain and guide stellar evolution theory.

Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research (2023)
Thesis
Ranjbar, J. A. (2023). Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674551

Intravital microscopy in mice is widely used to study in vivo thrombus formation, however, the relevance of these studies to human physiology is unclear. In this thesis, a 3D tissue-engineered human arterial construct (TEAC) was developed that replic... Read More about Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research.

Unravelling the immunomodulatory effect of Poly (glycolic acid) particles using new techniques (2023)
Thesis
Xie, B. (2023). Unravelling the immunomodulatory effect of Poly (glycolic acid) particles using new techniques. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674529

Non-degradable and biodegradable implants inevitably generate debris or degradation products in the body, and these induce acute and chronic inflammation. Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is a simple linear aliphatic polyester with a wide set of medical appli... Read More about Unravelling the immunomodulatory effect of Poly (glycolic acid) particles using new techniques.

FTIR Spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis. How can glass substrates be used to bring it closer to clinical practice? (2023)
Thesis
Dowling, L. M. M. (2023). FTIR Spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis. How can glass substrates be used to bring it closer to clinical practice?. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674513

Cancer incidence rates are increasing world-wide including in the UK. An increase in cancer cases puts further pressure on pathology departments that are often already struggling to meet targets to diagnose cancers in a timely manner. Delays in diagn... Read More about FTIR Spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis. How can glass substrates be used to bring it closer to clinical practice?.

The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study (2023)
Thesis
O'Brien, A. V. (2023). The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674475

Background: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest rheumatic condition affecting older people, typically treated with glucocorticoids. However, the treatment side-effects including fatigue, anxiety and other alterations in mood, are frequent a... Read More about The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study.

Characterising the molecular consequences of LMNA mutations in congenital muscular dystrophy (2023)
Thesis
Storey, E. C. (2023). Characterising the molecular consequences of LMNA mutations in congenital muscular dystrophy. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674333

LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy (L-CMD) is a rare disorder predominantly causing muscle weakness and wasting, over time, leading to development of dysphagia and life-threating respiratory insufficiency, and sometimes cardiac arrhythmias. T... Read More about Characterising the molecular consequences of LMNA mutations in congenital muscular dystrophy.

The impact on patients of pharmacist-conducted domiciliary COPD annual reviews: a qualitative study (2023)
Thesis
Ballantyne, S. J. (2023). The impact on patients of pharmacist-conducted domiciliary COPD annual reviews: a qualitative study. (Thesis). Keele University

Introduction Globally, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most important non-communicable diseases with a progressive downhill course.1 Guidelines recommend regular review of patients with COPD.2 In the UK traditionally, ann... Read More about The impact on patients of pharmacist-conducted domiciliary COPD annual reviews: a qualitative study.

Natural variations in egg hatching behaviour and selection of novel slowhatching strains for male anopheline deployment (2023)
Thesis
Ottih, E. C. (2023). Natural variations in egg hatching behaviour and selection of novel slowhatching strains for male anopheline deployment. (Thesis). Keele University

Genetic Mosquito mass release is a promising tool in the suppression of wild Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes as part of malaria control in Africa. This tool requires a plethora number of eggs and a strain with good fitness. Thus, the success... Read More about Natural variations in egg hatching behaviour and selection of novel slowhatching strains for male anopheline deployment.

The dynamics of star formation in the local Milky Way as traced by OB associations (2023)
Thesis
Quintana Isasi, A. L. P. (2023). The dynamics of star formation in the local Milky Way as traced by OB associations. (Thesis). Keele University

OB associations are gravitationally unbound, low-density groups of young stars delineated by bright OB stars. At the intersection of star formation and Galactic structure, they are important across many areas of astronomy. However, most historical OB... Read More about The dynamics of star formation in the local Milky Way as traced by OB associations.

Investigating the use of marine-derived glycosaminoglycans as mimetics for heparan sulphate in fibroblast growth factor signalling (2023)
Thesis
Chen, S. (2023). Investigating the use of marine-derived glycosaminoglycans as mimetics for heparan sulphate in fibroblast growth factor signalling. (Thesis). Keele University

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are polypeptide growth factors and are potent regulators of cell proliferation, cell differentiation, cell migration and angiogenesis (Ornitz and Itoh, 2001). FGFs can bind with fibroblast growth factor receptors with... Read More about Investigating the use of marine-derived glycosaminoglycans as mimetics for heparan sulphate in fibroblast growth factor signalling.

Modelling and forecasting oil market volatility: A regime switching GARCH MIDAS approach (2023)
Thesis
Tirkishova, M. (2023). Modelling and forecasting oil market volatility: A regime switching GARCH MIDAS approach. (Thesis). Keele University

In this thesis, we consider a regime switching GARCH MIDAS model with Student-t innovations. By allowing the error term to be non-Gaussian, we want to see how effective it is in describing the volatility displayed in financial time series. For the lo... Read More about Modelling and forecasting oil market volatility: A regime switching GARCH MIDAS approach.

Association of frailty status with the causes, characteristics and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease using electronic health record data (2023)
Thesis
Sokhal, B. S. (2023). Association of frailty status with the causes, characteristics and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease using electronic health record data. (Thesis). Keele University

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Frailty is a clinical syndrome of physiological decline, resulting in adverse health outcomes. While the bidirectional relationship between CVD a... Read More about Association of frailty status with the causes, characteristics and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease using electronic health record data.

Organising to win: the role of trade union leadership in the 2016-17 Mixed Fleet Unite-British Airways dispute (2023)
Thesis
Gallagher, R. (2023). Organising to win: the role of trade union leadership in the 2016-17 Mixed Fleet Unite-British Airways dispute. (Thesis). Keele University

The purpose of this thesis is to add to the industrial relations literature on strikes by conducting a case study of the 2016-17 Mixed Fleet – BA industrial dispute and answer the principal research question: How do trade union workplace representati... Read More about Organising to win: the role of trade union leadership in the 2016-17 Mixed Fleet Unite-British Airways dispute.

Constructing and maintaining a ‘noncriminal’ identity: a psychosocial narrative inquiry into the lives of people with convictions (2023)
Thesis
Collett, N. (2023). Constructing and maintaining a ‘noncriminal’ identity: a psychosocial narrative inquiry into the lives of people with convictions. (Thesis). Keele University

Despite burgeoning interest in the field of collateral consequences research, there is little empirical research exploring the subjective experiences of people living with convictions (PWCs), particularly within the jurisdiction of England and Wales.... Read More about Constructing and maintaining a ‘noncriminal’ identity: a psychosocial narrative inquiry into the lives of people with convictions.

Using the solid injection technique with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify cuticular hydrocarbons in several thrips insect species (2023)
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Covaci, A. (2023). Using the solid injection technique with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify cuticular hydrocarbons in several thrips insect species. (Thesis). Keele University

Thrips are a group of insects included in the order Thysanoptera. So far, over 6000 species have been described, among which over 100 are known as crop pests There is a plethora of studies on various species of thrips, yet the CHC composition is know... Read More about Using the solid injection technique with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify cuticular hydrocarbons in several thrips insect species.

Primary care prescribing of orlistat medication for weight management in adults with type 2 diabetes: an epidemiological study (2023)
Thesis
Ghosal, S. (2023). Primary care prescribing of orlistat medication for weight management in adults with type 2 diabetes: an epidemiological study. (Thesis). Keele University

Introduction The incidence of type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing and is a major public health burden. Obesity is one of the main modifiable risk factors for T2DM. However no UK studies have assessed the relationship of orlistat, a medica... Read More about Primary care prescribing of orlistat medication for weight management in adults with type 2 diabetes: an epidemiological study.

Best interests decisions for people with advanced dementia: a qualitative study of nurses’ perspectives in England (2023)
Thesis
Murphy, J. S. C. (2023). Best interests decisions for people with advanced dementia: a qualitative study of nurses’ perspectives in England. (Thesis). Keele University

In the United Kingdom (UK), there are 907,900 people aged over 65 with dementia, 546,500 of whom would be classed as having severe dementia (Wittenberg et al 2019). Advanced dementia is now recognised as a leading cause of death in the UK and across... Read More about Best interests decisions for people with advanced dementia: a qualitative study of nurses’ perspectives in England.

Part 1 - Scenes from the Storm Andrew Jackson - The Road to the Presidency A Drama. Part 2 - The Story of the Storm: Issues of History, Genre, and Truth in Scenes from the Storm (2023)
Thesis
Mousinho, G. A. (2023). Part 1 - Scenes from the Storm Andrew Jackson - The Road to the Presidency A Drama. Part 2 - The Story of the Storm: Issues of History, Genre, and Truth in Scenes from the Storm. (Thesis). Keele University

‘Andrew Jackson, I am given to understand, was a patriot and a traitor. He was one of the greatest of generals, and wholly ignorant of the art of war. A writer brilliant, elegant, eloquent, and without being able to compose a correct sentence, or spe... Read More about Part 1 - Scenes from the Storm Andrew Jackson - The Road to the Presidency A Drama. Part 2 - The Story of the Storm: Issues of History, Genre, and Truth in Scenes from the Storm.

Reformative perspective on the principle of legitimate expectation in Turkish administrative law (2023)
Thesis
Cindik, T. (2023). Reformative perspective on the principle of legitimate expectation in Turkish administrative law. (Thesis). Keele University

This PhD thesis aims to reform the principle of legitimate expectation in Turkish Administrative Law by considering European Union Law, decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), and utilizing Hohfeld analysis. The narrow interpretation... Read More about Reformative perspective on the principle of legitimate expectation in Turkish administrative law.