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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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

Detection of frequency and intensity changes using synthetic vowels and other sounds
Thesis
Cosgrove, P. (1988). Detection of frequency and intensity changes using synthetic vowels and other sounds

Formant frequency transition detection thresholds In synthetic vowels were Investigated for their dependence on formant number, vowel type and duration of frequency transition. With transitions In final position It was found that F2 Is easier to dete... Read More about Detection of frequency and intensity changes using synthetic vowels and other sounds.

The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers
Thesis
Csorba, J. (1988). The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers

This thesis is concerned with the synthesis of an isocyanide- functionalized polymer support and an investigation of the metal complexing properties of the resin produced.
The synthesis of two functionalized monomers, p-vinylbenzylformamide and m/p-... Read More about The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers.