Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Contribution of gut microbiota to infection progression in Lepidoptera
(University of Exeter Ecology and Conservation, 3 March 2025)The main objective of this thesis was to explore tripartite interactions between diet, gut microbiota, and pathogen infection and their impact on host health. These factors can independently or jointly affect insect health, ... -
A New Method of Measuring Atmospheric Refractivity
(University of Exeter Physics and Astronomy, 10 March 2025)This thesis explores a new source of atmospheric refractivity information by measuring the refraction of radio transmissions broadcast by commercial aircraft. Detailed measurements of atmospheric humidity in the lower ... -
An evaluation of the peer group influences on physical activity (PA) levels in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Exeter School of Psychology, 27 January 2025)Abstract Title: An evaluation of the peer group influences on physical activity (PA) levels in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the greatest ... -
"I have precious stories to tell that no one knows of” History, Identity, and Memory Amongst Shawi Algerians
(University of Exeter Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, 27 January 2025)Abstract This thesis considers a remarkably under-researched ethnic group in Algeria. The Shawi are one of a series of Amazigh populations in the country, but as compared with other Amazigh "fractions", such as the Kabyles ... -
Microbial community assembly and the structure of bacteria-plasmid interaction networks
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 14 October 2024)Microbial communities are of huge importance across all of biology. With specific reference to our own species, a healthy microbiome is essential to human health, and conversely pathogenic bacteria pose an increasingly ...