MbyRes Dissertations
Recent Submissions
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Investigating microbial ecology dynamics in response to metal stress and nutritional resources to understand community dynamics and plasmid spread
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 27 May 2025)Ecological change in environments can cause individuals to adapt, leading to evolutionary change. These forces, ecological and evolutionary change, can alter the way in which community members interact with each other ... -
The Effects of Forefoot Bending Stiffness in Athletic Footwear on Stresses in the Second Metatarsal
(University of Exeter Sport and Health Sciences, 19 May 2025)Carbon-fibre plates have become a common feature in road running shoes worn by athletes seeking to improve performance. These carbon fibre plates are known to increase the forefoot bending stiffness of shoes and the consensus ... -
Unmasking the Gothic in James Joyce's Early Works
(University of Exeter Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 14 April 2025)James Joyce is known as one of the most important writers of the Modernist period. He gained this reputation by the way in which he experimented with literary form. But as this thesis will show, his early works are ... -
‘What shaped people's initial and sustained engagement in nature based physical activities? How were people's experiences shaped by varied life circumstances, identities, and backgrounds?’
(University of Exeter Sport and Health Sciences, 14 April 2025)Objective: This study explored personal stories of engagement and motivation to participate in nature-based physical activity interventions in later life, focusing on individual life biographies and experiences. Design: ... -
Investigating Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Adult Lepidoptera Eyespots
(University of Exeter The Centre for Ecology and Conservation, 3 February 2025)Eyespots, generally defined as circular markings composed of contrasting colours to the surrounding body, are a widespread anti-predator defence mechanism in lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). This colour strategy has ...