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Development of optical based characterisation and detection methods for quantitative and qualitative assessment of phytoplankton in their natural environment. (2000)
Thesis
CAMPBELL, I. 2000. Development of optical based characterisation and detection methods for quantitative and qualitative assessment of phytoplankton in their natural environment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807319

The marine environment is an extremely complex and varied ecosystem playing a very important role in the world’s existence. The oceans are a fruitful source of food and host some of the world’s largest mammals. Vegetation in the form of billions of t... Read More about Development of optical based characterisation and detection methods for quantitative and qualitative assessment of phytoplankton in their natural environment..

The application of the Kelvin probe in materials science. (2000)
Thesis
LÄGEL, B. 2000. The application of the Kelvin probe in materials science. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis reports on the application of the Kelvin probe in materials science and in particular on the study of metal and semiconductor surfaces in both ambient and UHV environments. The concept of the work function φ and its importance as a param... Read More about The application of the Kelvin probe in materials science..

The doocots of Moray: a holistic approach to their evolutionary development. (2000)
Thesis
BROWN, N.A. 2000. The doocots of Moray: a holistic approach to their evolutionary development. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This study concerns a particular building type; the doocot. Consequently the work has an architectural bias. In stark contrast to large-scale, 'high culture', urban buildings erected for human occupation, the mere doocot has been mostly omitted from... Read More about The doocots of Moray: a holistic approach to their evolutionary development..

Use of stable isotopes to assess phytoremediation of soils contaminated with cadmium and zinc. (2000)
Thesis
AYOUB, A.S. 2000. Use of stable isotopes to assess phytoremediation of soils contaminated with cadmium and zinc. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Land contaminated with heavy metals such as Cd and Zn can be remediated using a number of different approaches. Many of these strategies are very expensive (e. g. removal and disposal of the soil, covering the soil with uncontaminated soil, extractio... Read More about Use of stable isotopes to assess phytoremediation of soils contaminated with cadmium and zinc..

Scottish market crosses: the development of a risk assessment model. (2000)
Thesis
THOMSON, L.J. 2000. Scottish market crosses: the development of a risk assessment model. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The purpose of the research was to investigate the causes and effects of stone decay and soiling upon Scottish market crosses, and to develop a risk assessment model for this monument type. Risk assessment methods are otherwise used in spheres of bus... Read More about Scottish market crosses: the development of a risk assessment model..

Investigation into the effect of wind power based embedded generators on distribution networks. (2000)
Thesis
RIDA, I.M.A. 2000. Investigation into the effect of wind power based embedded generators on distribution networks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1695132

Wind turbine-generators are usually integrated into utilities' electrical networks at distribution voltage levels, and they are commonly known as "Embedded Generators" (EGs). Recently, it has been reported that the integration of wind power-based emb... Read More about Investigation into the effect of wind power based embedded generators on distribution networks..

Building the frameworks to implement the continuous quality improvement philosophy related to pharmaceutical care. (2000)
Thesis
CRUICKSHANK, G.M. 2000. Building the frameworks to implement the continuous quality improvement philosophy related to pharmaceutical care. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807339

The provision of high quality patient care, together with the need to accurately assess this care, is paramount to the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Pharmacy has yet to meet these challenges. Research questions & Aim: i) What are the componen... Read More about Building the frameworks to implement the continuous quality improvement philosophy related to pharmaceutical care..

Improving building function: an analysis of design management processes and operational planning in the development of hospital food service systems. (2000)
Thesis
PARKS, C.A. 2000. Improving building function: an analysis of design management processes and operational planning in the development of hospital food service systems. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The complexity of future societies will be reflected not only in the buildings that are created but also in the processes that evolve such buildings. Within the construction industry, and specifically in relation to large, complex multi-user building... Read More about Improving building function: an analysis of design management processes and operational planning in the development of hospital food service systems..

Development, implementation and evaluation of harm reduction techniques for drug users. (2000)
Thesis
SCOTT, J. 2000. Development, implementation and evaluation of harm reduction techniques for drug users. Robert Gordon University [online], PhD thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

Recent strategies within health and social care state policies and interventions should be selected on the basis of evidence available to demonstrate their benefits. The provision of services for drug users is no exception to this. Harm reduction is... Read More about Development, implementation and evaluation of harm reduction techniques for drug users..

An experimental investigation of some capillary pressure-relative permeability correlations for sandstone reservoir rocks. (2000)
Thesis
BASHIR, Abdulaadem A. 2000. An experimental investigation of some capillary pressure-relative permeability correlations for sandstone reservoir rocks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807295

The water-oil relative permeability of the reservoir rock is one of the essential properties in petroleum engineering studies, and the use of this data is critical in the evaluation and management of oil fields, particularly in water flooding predict... Read More about An experimental investigation of some capillary pressure-relative permeability correlations for sandstone reservoir rocks..

Physical characteristics and aquatic settlement properties of offshore drill-cuttings. (2000)
Thesis
CARLES, L. 2000. Physical characteristics and aquatic settlement properties of offshore drill-cuttings. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807321

Drilling operations have been proven to cause pollution in the marine environment. From these environmental concerns, regulations and drilling muds evolved towards more environmental orientated operations. The environmental impact assessment is now c... Read More about Physical characteristics and aquatic settlement properties of offshore drill-cuttings..

The destruction of the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin-LR by semiconductor photocatalysis. (2000)
Thesis
CORNISH, B.J.P.A. 2000. The destruction of the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin-LR by semiconductor photocatalysis. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

In fresh waters where cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) flourish, dense growths known as blooms occur. Such blooms present a threat to human and animal health as many of these cyanobacteria produce toxins. One such group of toxins are the microcystins... Read More about The destruction of the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin-LR by semiconductor photocatalysis..

Bioregions and future state visioning: a visually integrative approach to the presentation of information for environmental policy and management. (1999)
Thesis
BALL, J. 1999. Bioregions and future state visioning: a visually integrative approach to the presentation of information for environmental policy and management. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis explores the comparatively new philosophy of bioregionalism to see what it might have to offer the environmental management process. The foundations of bioregional philosophy stretch back into the early part of last century with roots in... Read More about Bioregions and future state visioning: a visually integrative approach to the presentation of information for environmental policy and management..

Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions. (1999)
Thesis
JARERNSIRIPORNKUL, N. 1999. Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are common and should be reported to the CSM, particularly for newly marketed drugs. There is under-reporting of ADRs by doctors. Involving the patient in self-reporting, particularly when initiated by pharmacists is fea... Read More about Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions..

The role of artists in the public realm: an investigation into artists' generative processes in context. (1999)
Thesis
SILVER, S. 1999. The role of artists in the public realm: an investigation into artists' generative processes in context. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

A shift in practice towards a process-orientated and collaborative art practice within the strands of art practice in the public realm raises the question, what is the practical contribution artists make to society' which can only be answered by firs... Read More about The role of artists in the public realm: an investigation into artists' generative processes in context..

An experimental investigation on Archie parameters at ambient and overburden conditions of clean reservoir rocks. (1999)
Thesis
AL-MAHTOT, O.B. 1999. An experimental investigation on Archie parameters at ambient and overburden conditions of clean reservoir rocks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807275

This thesis presents an experimental investigation of the effect of overburden pressure, porosity type and experimental conditions on the electrical properties (Archie's parameters) of clean reservoir rocks. The samples were from sandstone formations... Read More about An experimental investigation on Archie parameters at ambient and overburden conditions of clean reservoir rocks..

Purification, detection and biological effects of cyanobacterial toxins. (1999)
Thesis
MCELHINEY, J. 1999. Purification, detection and biological effects of cyanobacterial toxins. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Dense growths of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), known as blooms, commonly occur in fresh and brackish waters throughout the world. Cyanobacterial blooms present a considerable threat to water quality as many species produce toxins. These toxins ha... Read More about Purification, detection and biological effects of cyanobacterial toxins..

Investigation of mesophilic Aeromonas: response to hydrogen peroxide and role in false-positive Colilert reaction. (1999)
Thesis
LANDRÉ, J.B.P. 1999. Investigation of mesophilic Aeromonas: response to hydrogen peroxide and role in false-positive Colilert reaction. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Mesophilic Aeromonas are opportunistic human pathogens which produce a wide range of virulence factors and have been isolated from both untreated and chlorinated drinking waters. The presence of these microorganisms in the distribution systems sugges... Read More about Investigation of mesophilic Aeromonas: response to hydrogen peroxide and role in false-positive Colilert reaction..

The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques. (1999)
Thesis
MACLEOD, C. 1999. The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research presented in this thesis is concerned with optimising the structure of Artificial Neural Networks. These techniques are based on computer modelling of biological evolution or foetal development. They are known as Evolutionary, Genetic or... Read More about The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques..