The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari
(2012)
Book Chapter
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Goodbye Lenin! (2012)
Book Chapter
Supply response to food price changes in Asian countries (2012)
Book Chapter
Primary commodity prices have been increasing, especially since the early 2000s and at an accelerated pace during 2007–08, with implications for food security in the developing world. Against this backdrop, much recent research has focussed on unders... Read More about Supply response to food price changes in Asian countries.
Historias en red : impacto de las redes sociales en los procesos de comunicación (2012)
Book
Mateo, M., Grandío, M., & Hernandez Perez, M. (2012). Historias en red : impacto de las redes sociales en los procesos de comunicación. Editum MediaThe impact of Social Networks in the social, media, cultural and legal context of our country is already a palpable reality. This collective work is presented as a book to understand the scenario marked by the new relationships that Social Networks o... Read More about Historias en red : impacto de las redes sociales en los procesos de comunicación.
Narrativa y juego en las redes sociales y los juegos de rol : estudio comparativo de Facebook y World of Warcraft (2012)
Book Chapter
Hernandez Perez, M. (2012). Narrativa y juego en las redes sociales y los juegos de rol : estudio comparativo de Facebook y World of Warcraft. In M. Mateo, M. Grandío, & M. Hernandez Perez (Eds.), Historias en red : impacto de las redes sociales en los procesos de comunicación (81-110). Editum Media
A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments (2012)
Thesis
Pervasive computing environments are an exciting new computing scene due to the
recent advances in wireless communications and digital electronics. These
environments are small smart worlds that have many advantages, such as
continuous and distrib... Read More about A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments.
Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by the metacestode
of Echinoccoccus granulosus inflicting significant morbidity and mortality in
many parts of the world. Treatment of human hydatid cases involves
chemotherapy with the dr... Read More about Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya.
Shelley and Peterloo : radical, nationalist and balladeer (2012)
Thesis
In May 1820 Shelley wrote to Leigh Hunt concerning the publication of "a little
volume of popular songs, wholly political". This request met with failure and
the "little volume" was never published. It is the contention of this thesis that
eleven... Read More about Shelley and Peterloo : radical, nationalist and balladeer.
A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron (2012)
Thesis
This thesis presents a study of inert gas inclusion in iron and silicon, as a result of ion
implantation. The effect of ion implantation conditions on the formation and
development of inert gas bubbles within these solids has been explored, and the... Read More about A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron.
Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
Thesis
The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study
and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory
study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students... Read More about Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.
The minstrelising discourse of 21st century rap music (2012)
Thesis
In recent years a discourse has developed among some critics of 21st century rap and
hip hop music. This discourse evokes the imagery and terminology of the 19th century
entertainment form of blackface minstrelsy with varying motives and effects. M... Read More about The minstrelising discourse of 21st century rap music.
The concepts and constructs of partnership and collaboration are increasingly becoming
embedded critical success factors which influence the education of nurses from within the
practice setting. Adopting a partnership and collaborative approach is... Read More about Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership.
Making decisions about the future of health systems (2012)
Thesis
Introduction: Sustainability of health interventions in developing countries has been limited
by the capacities of their health systems. As a result, efforts have been invested by the
international community to make health systems thinking coherent... Read More about Making decisions about the future of health systems.
A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour (2012)
Thesis
The main focus of this thesis is to investigate consumer ethnocentric behaviour (indeed
morality, appropriateness to buy domestic products; Shimp and Sharma, 1987) and the effect
of different socio-cultural and psychological constructs namely relig... Read More about A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour.
Performance portfolio : Matthew James McKay (2012)
Thesis
This folio brings together four projects that are representative of the practice-based
activities I have undertaken while studying for the DMA.
My first studio recording project aims to demonstrate how the flute can be used to
reinterpret a vocal... Read More about Performance portfolio : Matthew James McKay.
A quantitative analysis of sports tournament designs (2012)
Thesis
In this study, we develop quantitative methodology to investigate optimal designs and
fairness in sports tournaments. We propose a number of tournament metrics that can be
used to measure the success of sporting contests or tournaments, and describ... Read More about A quantitative analysis of sports tournament designs.
Mathematical models for vector-borne infectious disease mapping with application to Dengue disease in Malaysia (2012)
Thesis
Few publications consider the estimation of relative risk for vector borne infectious diseases.
Most of these articles involve exploratory analysis that includes the study of covariates and
their effects on disease distribution and the study of geo... Read More about Mathematical models for vector-borne infectious disease mapping with application to Dengue disease in Malaysia.
Ecosystem services of urban amenity greenspace and the impact of future climate and socio-economic change (2012)
Thesis
Urban greenspaces make a positive contribution to climate change mitigation,
sustainability, and the wellbeing of urban inhabitants. Global and National efforts are
underway to communicate the value of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning within... Read More about Ecosystem services of urban amenity greenspace and the impact of future climate and socio-economic change.
The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Aim The aim of this research study was to establish the effects of classroom learning and
clinical practice on the development of self-confidence amongst undergraduate nursing
students in Ireland.
Background
Self-confidence underpins nurses' comp... Read More about The development of self-confidence in undergraduate nursing students in Ireland.
A study of change management whilst implementing total quality management within the Dubai police force (2012)
Thesis
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, the Dubai Police considers itself the most forward thinking and progressive Arab police force. Comprising its ranks are fifteen thousand personnel of the highest educational standard of any organisation (Dubai... Read More about A study of change management whilst implementing total quality management within the Dubai police force.