MbyRes Dissertations
Recent Submissions
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Population structure and local adaptation in elasmobranchs: insights from the small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula)
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 20 September 2021)One quarter of elasmobranchs, which includes sharks and rays, are now threatened with extinction. Their unique life history traits make them particularly susceptible to anthropogenic pressures such as overfishing, habitat ... -
Routes for the potential transmission of bovine tuberculosis in the farmed environment
(University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Science, 13 September 2021)Pathogens which can infect wildlife, domestic species and humans can have serious health, welfare and economic implications around the world. Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a widespread disease ... -
Exploring the acceptability and feasibility of implementing physical activity in primary school classrooms – A Somerset Activity and Sport Partnership Scheme.
(University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences, 13 September 2021)Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was: 1) to explore the perceptions of primary school staff members, pupils and governors in regard to classroom based physical activity (CBPA); 2) to understand the multiple ... -
Developing and improving laboratory methods, for diabetes diagnostics for sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Exeter Post graduate study, 2 August 2021)Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder associated with chronic hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in beta cell insulin secretion or insulin action. Diabetes is a growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa ... -
How Degradation Type Impacts Natural Regeneration in a Tropical Peat-Swamp Forest
(University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences, 26 July 2021)Within the last few decades Southeast Asian tropical peat-swamp forests have been increasingly better studied with greater understanding of their importance to global conservation. This rise in attention began towards the ...