Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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The 'Delaying of Age' Novel in Contemporary Italian Literature (1980-2011)
(University of ExeterModern Languages, 2013-04-23)This thesis explores the development of the Bildungsroman in Italian narrative between 1980 and 2011 and focuses, as a case study, on seven novels by three contemporary writers: Pier Vittorio Tondelli, Sandro Veronesi, and ... -
Deleuze and Film Music
(University of ExeterFilm STudies, 2008-09-30)This thesis grows from the premise that film music analysis is currently at an impasse. The reason for this impasse is the inability of film theory and music theory to relate to one another because of their lack of a common ... -
Demand Reduction and Responsive Strategies for Underground Mining
(University of ExeterCamborne School of Mines, 2014-01-10)This thesis presents a demand reduction and responsive strategy for underground mining operations. The thesis starts with a literature review and background research on global energy, coal mining and the energy related ... -
Democratic pluralism as engagement and encounter: asymmetric reciprocity, reflexivity, and agonism
(University of ExeterPolitics, 2016-05-31)This thesis shows how democratic politics requires a commitment to pluralism as engagement and encounter of the other in their otherness. I contend that it is necessary to commit to such an idea of pluralism because of the ... -
The Demography of the Greenland White-fronted Goose
(University of ExeterBiosciences, 2014-10-08)New analytical and technological tools have the potential to yield unprecedented insights into the life histories of migratory species. I used Bayesian population models and Global Positioning System-acceleration tracking ... -
Density Functional Theory Modelling of Intrinsic and Dopant-Related Defects in Ge and Si
(University of ExeterSchool of Physics, 2008-08-28)This thesis covers the application of the local density approximation of density functional theory to a variety of related processes in germanium and silicon. Effort has been made to use calculated results to explain ... -
Descents on curves of Genus 1
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The Design and Multi-Method Evaluation of a Pilot Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial of an Exercise Assisted Reduction of Smoking Intervention among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Smokers
(University of ExeterSport and Health Sciences, 2014-10-23)Background: Smoking contributes to health inequalities and there is a need to focus interventions on the disadvantaged. Abrupt quitting is widely advocated, but assisted ‘reduction’ may be an option for those not ready to ... -
A Design of Experiments Approach for Engineering Carbon Metabolism in the Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of ExeterCollege of Life Sciences, 2016-09-05)The proven ability to ferment Saccharomyces cerevisiae on a large scale presents an attractive target for producing chemicals and fuels from sustainable sources. Efficient and predominant carbon flux through to ethanol is ... -
Designing a Continuing Professional Development Programme for Enhancing the Teaching Skills of Teachers of the Arabic Language
(University of ExeterGraduate School of Education, 2015-04-21)The literature shows that there are limitations in continuing professional development (CPD) programmes that prevent teachers of the Arabic language (TALs) at elementary schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from ... -
The Destiny and Representations of Facially Disfigured Soldiers during the First World War and the Interwar Period in France, Germany and Great Britain
(University of ExeterModern Languages, 2013-09-26)The frequency and seriousness of facial injuries during the First World War account for the presence of disfigured men in significant numbers in European interwar society. Physical reconstruction, psychological and social ... -
Detecting and Identifying Collective Phenomena within Movement Data
(University of ExeterComputer Science, 2011-05-13)Collective phenomena are ubiquitous in our every day lives; each day we are likely to observe or take part in a collective. Examples include a traffic jam on the way to work, a flock of birds in the sky or a queue in the ... -
Detection of Barrett's Neoplasia with Vibrational Spectroscopy
(University of ExeterMedicine, 2015-11-13)Early detection of Barrett’s oesophagus and associated neoplasia is key to preventing progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Improving surveillance and introducing population screening for Barrett’s are major goals of ... -
Determinants and Influences of Paternal Responsiveness in Infancy
(University of ExeterClinical Psychology, 2013-05-07)Fathers in two-parent families are becoming increasingly involved in infant care, highlighting the need to understand the determinants and influence of father-infant interactions. Paternal responsiveness is a core component ... -
Determinants for the market diffusion of renewable energy technologies - An analysis of the framework conditions for non-residential photovoltaic and onshore wind energy deployment in Germany, Spain and the UK
(University of ExeterCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, 2016-11-21)The deployment of renewable energy (RE) technologies for electricity generation is a central element of the European energy and climate strategy and was laid down in binding targets on EU-level. The actual RE technology ... -
Determination of an Ultimate Pit Limit Utilising Fractal Modelling to Optimise NPV
(University of ExeterCamborne School of Mines, 2014-11-19)The speed and complexity of globalisation and reduction of natural resources on the one hand, and interests of large multinational corporations on the other, necessitates proper management of mineral resources and consumption. ... -
Determining the effects of peatland restoration on carbon dioxide exchange and potential for climate change mitigation
(University of ExeterGeography, 2015-03-31)Over the last millennium peatlands have accumulated significant carbon stores. Drainage for agricultural use has been widespread and has altered the functioning of these mires: shifting them towards carbon release. Recently, ... -
Determining Traditional Skin Processing Technologies: The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of experimental samples, prehistoric archaeological finds and ethnographic objects.
(University of ExeterArchaeology, 2015-06-09)The importance of skin processing technologies, in the history and dispersal of humankind around the planet cannot be overstated. This area of material culture is often underrepresented as a research topic, and has been ... -
Developing a Longitudinal Profile of the Consequences of the Profoundly-affected Arm after Stroke: A Feasibility Study
(University of ExeterCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, 2013-06-13)Stroke is the principal cause of long-term disability. Hemiplegia affects up to 80% of people with stroke and a significant number will not recover use of the affected arm. People with profoundly-affected arm may experience ... -
Developing a Methodology for Monitoring Personal Exposure to Particulate Matter in a Variety of Microenvironments
(University of ExeterGeography, 2014-01-23)Adverse health effects from exposure to air pollution, although at present only partly understood, are a global challenge and of widespread concern. Quantifying human exposure to air pollutants is challenging, as ambient ...