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A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education
Thesis
(1983). A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education

Over the last forty years there has been a growing awareness that staff development in Further Education has been neglected in terms of , research into its purpose, modes of operation and methods of evaluation.
Ever since the 1944 Education Act conc... Read More about A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education.

The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science
Thesis
(1983). The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science

This present study traces the origin, development, diffusion and adoption of a non-funded and regionally developed science syllabus - the JMB Environmental Science 'A' level - as a contrast to previous studies which were of national, and funded, Nuff... Read More about The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science.

Divine transcendence: a philosophical inquiry
Thesis
(1983). Divine transcendence: a philosophical inquiry

In religions in which a supreme being is worshipped, he is often said to be transcendent. The reason for this is that a transcendent being surpasses one not transcendent - and only an unsurpassable being is worthy of worship. Transcendence involves b... Read More about Divine transcendence: a philosophical inquiry.

Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones
Thesis
(1983). Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones

The syntheses of 5H-cyclohepta[b]pyrIdin-5-one, 9H-cyclo- hepta[b]pyridine-9-one, 5H-cyclohepta[c]pyridin-5-one and 9H-cyclo hepta[c]pyridin-9-one are reported.
The photolysis of these compounds and 4H-cyclohepta[b]furan -4-one are reported together... Read More about Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones.

Divalent cation uptake in the yeast, Candida utilis
Thesis
(1987). Divalent cation uptake in the yeast, Candida utilis

Echinococcus granulosus: studies on the development of the metacestode tegument.
Thesis
(1987). Echinococcus granulosus: studies on the development of the metacestode tegument

Protoscoleces of the horse strain of Echinococcus granulosus were successfully cultured both in vitro and in BALB/c mice to produce small hydatid cysts. In vitro cysts were formed from vesiculating protoscoleces and also from posterior bladders and p... Read More about Echinococcus granulosus: studies on the development of the metacestode tegument..

Synchrotron X-radiation protein crystallography and its use in the crystal structure determination of purine nucleoside phosphorylase
Thesis
(1987). Synchrotron X-radiation protein crystallography and its use in the crystal structure determination of purine nucleoside phosphorylase

Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi.
Thesis
(1987). Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi

This research is about the Bhangi community of Old City of Delhi. Bhangis are the hereditary sweepers/scavengers in India. They are the ex-untouchables in the traditional caste system. The caste society is a form of stratification system where social... Read More about Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi..

The effects of corticosterone on persistence of attention in Mus musculus
Thesis
(1987). The effects of corticosterone on persistence of attention in Mus musculus

It is widely believed that corticosterone plays a role in psychological, and ultimately behavioural adaptation during stress. The aim of this thesis was to examine the nature of the adaptation brought about by corticosterone. The hypothesis under tes... Read More about The effects of corticosterone on persistence of attention in Mus musculus.

Aspects of chromatic and temporal processing in normal and impaired human vision
Thesis
(1987). Aspects of chromatic and temporal processing in normal and impaired human vision

A psychophysical study was made of post-receptoral processing In the human visual system. The first series of experiments investigated normal red-green opponent-colour function by Means of a paradigm in which a white auxiliary field was made spatiall... Read More about Aspects of chromatic and temporal processing in normal and impaired human vision.

The effects of alcohols on pinocytosis and proteolysis in the rat yolk sac in vitro
Thesis
(1987). The effects of alcohols on pinocytosis and proteolysis in the rat yolk sac in vitro

This thesis Investigates the effects of two alcohols, ethanol and benzyl alcohol, on the process of endocytosis In the rat visceral yolk sac In vitro. In Chapter 1, the process of endocytosis is introduced and the structure and function of the rat vi... Read More about The effects of alcohols on pinocytosis and proteolysis in the rat yolk sac in vitro.

Some studies of spontaneous and evoked acoustic emissions from the human ear
Thesis
(1987). Some studies of spontaneous and evoked acoustic emissions from the human ear

Several studies of spontaneous and evoked oto-acoustic emissions (SOAEs and EOAEs) and their relationship to norsal and pathological hearing mechanism are described.
1. A computer model was developed to study the theory that the EOAE is produced by... Read More about Some studies of spontaneous and evoked acoustic emissions from the human ear.

Linguistic determinants of performance on formal problems
Thesis
Turner, D. H. (1987). Linguistic determinants of performance on formal problems

The research described investigates why subjects frequently give logically wrong answers to problems requiring deductive reasoning. In Experiment 1 a pattern of erroneous responses to Mason's selection task which has commonly been attributed to verif... Read More about Linguistic determinants of performance on formal problems.

Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women
Thesis
Worrall, A. (1987). Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women

The thesis of this study is that 'nondescript women' are a muted group within the criminal justice system. They are subject to multiple discursive oppression which is subtle and sophisticated. Their oppression is dependent not on their active and con... Read More about Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women.

Mechanisms of shear zone deformation
Thesis
Attfield, P. R. (1988). Mechanisms of shear zone deformation

The accommodation of displacement within discrete zones of ductile deformation is a feature of many metamorphic rocks. The mechanisms by which the deformation becomes concentrated within these shear zones, as opposed to being equally distributed thro... Read More about Mechanisms of shear zone deformation.

Fracture and flow in normal and anomalous glasses
Thesis
Bache, M. (1988). Fracture and flow in normal and anomalous glasses

Spontaneous crack extension in fused silica glass when immersed in alkaline solutions but in the absence of an applied stress will be described. In addition, indentation tests on soda-lime-silica and fused silics employing pyramidal indenters with th... Read More about Fracture and flow in normal and anomalous glasses.

The New York Times and the Algerian revolution, 1956-1962: an analysis of a major newspaper's reporting of events
Thesis
Barkaoui, M. (1988). The New York Times and the Algerian revolution, 1956-1962: an analysis of a major newspaper's reporting of events

This thesis examines the response of The New York Times international edition to the Algerian revolution from 1956 to 1962. During the early years the paper took the French official view; however as the inevitability of independence became apparent,... Read More about The New York Times and the Algerian revolution, 1956-1962: an analysis of a major newspaper's reporting of events.

Adaptation to temperature in caddis larvae (Trichoptera)
Thesis
Bales, M. T. (1988). Adaptation to temperature in caddis larvae (Trichoptera)

The occurrence of temperature acclimation was investigated in a range of caddis species.
A closed bottle method was used for the majority of the respiration experiments, a flow-through respirometer being designed for the remaining experiments.
Tem... Read More about Adaptation to temperature in caddis larvae (Trichoptera).

Attribution-emotion relationships in sporting contests
Thesis
Biddle, S. J. H. (1988). Attribution-emotion relationships in sporting contests

Attribution theory has been a popular area for research in
sports psychology since the middle of the 1970s. However^
much of this research has focused on the antecedents of
attributions with relatively little research on the
consequences of makin... Read More about Attribution-emotion relationships in sporting contests.

A palaeoecological study of Cors Gyfelog and Tre'r Gof: lowland mines of north west Wales
Thesis
Botterill, E. M. (1988). A palaeoecological study of Cors Gyfelog and Tre'r Gof: lowland mines of north west Wales

This study investigates post-Glacial development of Cors Gyfelog and Tre'r Gof - lowland mires in north west Wales - and the vegetational history of the region over the same period. Using existing hydroseral theories, possible future successions are... Read More about A palaeoecological study of Cors Gyfelog and Tre'r Gof: lowland mines of north west Wales.