Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Epigenetic profiling of the prefrontal cortex in Parkinson's disease
(University of Exeter Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, 27 January 2025)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating movement disorder that affects over ten million individuals worldwide. Several genetic risk factors have been associated with an increased risk of PD. However, only 8-19% of ... -
Metaphors for Power in Sensual Ḥijāzī Ghazal Poetry In the Umayyad Era: An Interpretive Literary Study
(University of Exeter Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, 27 January 2025)This research presents an interpretive critical attempt to deal with the phenomenon of alghazal al-ḥissī, a sub-genre of ghazal poetry which flourished in the Ḥijāz during the Umayyad era. Al-Ghazal al-Ḥissī denotes a ... -
Computer Vision Applications in Structural Engineering
(University of Exeter Vibration Engineering Section, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, 27 January 2025)This thesis explores the applications of computer vision technologies in structural engineering, focussing on four key studies as follows. 1. Deep Learning Based Fire Risk Detection on Construction Sites: The recent ... -
Transformational impacts of the low-carbon transition - a mixed methods approach
(University of Exeter Geography, 27 January 2025)The global economy must change radically and irreversibly to reach net-zero emissions targets successfully. This implies widespread economic transformation as some industries shrink or disappear entirely and the relative ... -
Exploring Experiences of a Nature-Based Intervention for Mental Health: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(University of Exeter School of Psychology, 20 January 2025)Objective The provision of nature-based interventions (NBIs) for mental health has increased (Bragg & Atkins, 2016), with tentative steps being taken to integrate NBIs into the mental health treatment landscape (NHS ...