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Popper’s open society and Nietzsche’s existentialist social engineering: A comparison (2020)
Thesis
Dhima, M. (2020). Popper’s open society and Nietzsche’s existentialist social engineering: A comparison. (Thesis). Keele University

This thesis aims to stage a productive dialogue between the existentialist philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 -1900) and the socio-scientific philosophy of Karl Popper (1902-1994). I intend to define Popper's open society by presenting his polit... Read More about Popper’s open society and Nietzsche’s existentialist social engineering: A comparison.

Synthesis and characterisation of high silica zeolites for methane reforming (2020)
Thesis
Woodfine, S. E. (2020). Synthesis and characterisation of high silica zeolites for methane reforming. (Thesis). Keele University

In this study, the ability of the MTBA cation to effectively direct the formation of the nanosized MFI framework was present for the first time. Two nanosized materials from different SDAs were synthesised and investigated with a variety of different... Read More about Synthesis and characterisation of high silica zeolites for methane reforming.

Cytoprotective effects of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids in pancreatic beta cells (2020)
Thesis
Grimes, D. (2020). Cytoprotective effects of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids in pancreatic beta cells. (Thesis). Keele University

Pro-inflammatory cytokines and glucolipotoxicity are known mediators of beta cell death and dysfunction in the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). In contrast to the pro-apoptotic effects of long-chain saturated fatty acids in b... Read More about Cytoprotective effects of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids in pancreatic beta cells.

Dynamic chirality and failure in structured materials with applications (2020)
Thesis
Garau, M. (2020). Dynamic chirality and failure in structured materials with applications. (Thesis). Keele University

We consider the vibration of two classes of discrete periodic systems and the resulting dynamic effects. We analyse elastic lattices connected to arrays of gyroscopic spinners, that confer chirality to the elastic system. It is shown in the time-harm... Read More about Dynamic chirality and failure in structured materials with applications.

An investigation into the intricacies of the instructional model for early childhood education in rural Thai Child Development Centres (2020)
Thesis
Chongcharoen, D. (2020). An investigation into the intricacies of the instructional model for early childhood education in rural Thai Child Development Centres. (Thesis). Keele University

Thailand’s education system faces a problem with distinct disparities between levels of regional education management. Consequently, urban areas seem to have obvious perceivable advantages over rural area settings. In response to this problem, the ce... Read More about An investigation into the intricacies of the instructional model for early childhood education in rural Thai Child Development Centres.

Bleeding complications after hospital discharge following acute coronary syndrome: an electronic health records database study (2020)
Thesis
Ismail, N. (2020). Bleeding complications after hospital discharge following acute coronary syndrome: an electronic health records database study. (Thesis). Keele University

The management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with antithrombotic medication achieves the desired goal of reducing the risk of future ischaemic events. However, these reductions are accompanied by increased risk of bleeding complications. A systema... Read More about Bleeding complications after hospital discharge following acute coronary syndrome: an electronic health records database study.

Agrippa's trilemma: scepticism and contemporary epistemology (2020)
Thesis
Burns, A. S. (2020). Agrippa's trilemma: scepticism and contemporary epistemology. (Thesis). Keele University

Take any belief of yours – even one about which you feel supremely confident. The Sceptic will ask: why do you think it is true? You might take yourself to have a very good reason to believe what you do. But the sceptic will also want to know why you... Read More about Agrippa's trilemma: scepticism and contemporary epistemology.

From research to primary care: a knowledge mobilisation study in osteoarthritis (2020)
Thesis
Swaithes, L. R. (2020). From research to primary care: a knowledge mobilisation study in osteoarthritis. (Thesis). Keele University

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common long-term condition in primary care and is one of the most frequent causes of pain, loss of function and disability. Research evidence alone does not always lead to changes in practice that benefit p... Read More about From research to primary care: a knowledge mobilisation study in osteoarthritis.

An investigation of protocols for 2D and 3D models of human embryonic stem cell chondrogenic differentiation and tissue engineering (2020)
Thesis
Foster, N. C. (2020). An investigation of protocols for 2D and 3D models of human embryonic stem cell chondrogenic differentiation and tissue engineering. (Thesis). Keele University

Articular cartilage is prone to degradation as a result of aging, disease and injury, which can lead to the onset of osteoarthritis (OA). The avascular nature of the tissue renders its endogenous repair capacity notoriously poor and its aneural natur... Read More about An investigation of protocols for 2D and 3D models of human embryonic stem cell chondrogenic differentiation and tissue engineering.

Exploring student victimisation and wellbeing in the UK higher education context (2020)
Thesis
Harrison, E. D. (2020). Exploring student victimisation and wellbeing in the UK higher education context. (Thesis). Keele University

Research into student bullying in Higher Education (HE) has been limited and most is based on childhood bullying research. Bullying in HE could disrupt student mental health and wellbeing at university - a topic that has recently gained traction. Add... Read More about Exploring student victimisation and wellbeing in the UK higher education context.

Molecular characterisation of human atopic asthma and house dust mite induced pulmonary inflammation in a murine experimental model (2020)
Thesis
Whittle, E. L. (2020). Molecular characterisation of human atopic asthma and house dust mite induced pulmonary inflammation in a murine experimental model. (Thesis). Keele University

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of the 21st century, affecting over 300 million people worldwide 1. It is an inflammatory disorder of the airways that is a major public concern globally due to increasing prevalence and rates of mort... Read More about Molecular characterisation of human atopic asthma and house dust mite induced pulmonary inflammation in a murine experimental model.

The development of normative values of LCI in healthy school-children using the SF6 (Innocor) Multiple Breath Washout technique (2020)
Thesis
Alrumuh, A. K. (2020). The development of normative values of LCI in healthy school-children using the SF6 (Innocor) Multiple Breath Washout technique. (Thesis). Keele University

Background Some respiratory diseases are believed to start early in life, yet manifest later as lung damage progresses. Early pathological changes are usually missed on traditional methods of lung function assessment. Therefore, multiple breath was... Read More about The development of normative values of LCI in healthy school-children using the SF6 (Innocor) Multiple Breath Washout technique.

Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals (2020)
Thesis
Polidano, K. (2020). Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals. (Thesis). Keele University

Stoma surgery is commonly described as a life-changing procedure, due to the radical bodily changes and related psychosocial challenges it brings about; especially so for individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who may undergo this surgery... Read More about Psychological needs and support following stoma surgery: exploring the perspectives of young adults and healthcare professionals.

Development of water-soluble tetravalent glycoclusters based around a calix[4]resorcinarene core (2020)
Thesis
Jihad, T. W. J. (2020). Development of water-soluble tetravalent glycoclusters based around a calix[4]resorcinarene core. (Thesis). Keele University

Calix[4]resorcinarenes functionalised with glycosidic ligands on their lower rim have received little interest compared to analogues bearing carbohydrates on the upper rim. In this study, series of novel macrocyclic glycoclusters bearing mono- or dis... Read More about Development of water-soluble tetravalent glycoclusters based around a calix[4]resorcinarene core.

Beyond the Five Towns: a re-evaluation of Arnold Bennett (2020)
Thesis
Scragg, H. L. (2020). Beyond the Five Towns: a re-evaluation of Arnold Bennett. (Thesis). Keele University

‘I have a great deal to say, and I mean to say it. As for my work being taken seriously, we shall see about that’. Arnold Bennett, 1909 (Bennett, letter to Pinker dated 17 May 1909, in Letters, Vol. I, p. 123.) Arnold Bennett occupies a somewha... Read More about Beyond the Five Towns: a re-evaluation of Arnold Bennett.

Pre-main-sequence populations and young stellar variability in the Large Magellanic Cloud (2020)
Thesis
Zivkov, V. (2020). Pre-main-sequence populations and young stellar variability in the Large Magellanic Cloud. (Thesis). Keele University

Detailed studies of intermediate- and low-mass pre-main-sequence (PMS) stars outside the Galaxy have so far been conducted only for small targeted regions harbouring known star formation complexes. This work presents a comprehensive analysis of the P... Read More about Pre-main-sequence populations and young stellar variability in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

The role of ATP6V1E1 in the control of apoptosis, survival and motility of breast cancer cells (2020)
Thesis
Mohammed, S. N. (2020). The role of ATP6V1E1 in the control of apoptosis, survival and motility of breast cancer cells. (Thesis). Keele University

Background and aims: Aggressiveness and invasiveness of breast cancer are influenced by multiple cellular and molecular factors, some of which are yet to be elucidated. In normal cells, vacuolar H (+) -ATPase (V ATPases), which pump protons across th... Read More about The role of ATP6V1E1 in the control of apoptosis, survival and motility of breast cancer cells.

The coalition government and liberal intervention: Britain’s response to the crises in Libya and Syria (2020)
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Morgan, P. W. (2020). The coalition government and liberal intervention: Britain’s response to the crises in Libya and Syria. (Thesis). Keele University

This thesis is a study of the response of the Coalition government (2010-2015) to the crises in Libya and Syria. It examines the key drivers of British policy in both cases, focusing particularly on government attitudes towards the use and non-use of... Read More about The coalition government and liberal intervention: Britain’s response to the crises in Libya and Syria.