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Predicting hydrates plugging risk in subsea gas pipeline: CFD, analytical and linear regression modelling. (2024)
Thesis
UMUTEME, O.M. 2024. Predicting hydrates plugging risk in subsea gas pipeline: CFD, analytical and linear regression modelling. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571400

This study addresses critical limitations in managing hydrate plugging risk for gas pipelines. The main challenges lie in accurately predicting hydrate deposition rates and associated pressure drops. To overcome these limitations, the study developed... Read More about Predicting hydrates plugging risk in subsea gas pipeline: CFD, analytical and linear regression modelling..

Intimate partner violence: the second pandemic? A feminist exploration of sexual-minority intimate partner violence amidst COVID-19 in Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
MILLER, L.R. 2024. Intimate partner violence: the second pandemic? A feminist exploration of sexual-minority intimate partner violence amidst COVID-19 in Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571197

Heteronormative narratives of intimate partner violence (IPV) compound the invisibility of sexual-minority survivors, who are marginalised in public discourse, academia and service provision. Sexual-minority invisibility extends to the COVID-19 pande... Read More about Intimate partner violence: the second pandemic? A feminist exploration of sexual-minority intimate partner violence amidst COVID-19 in Scotland..

Exploring recovery and rehabilitation experiences of adults with major and moderate non-neurological traumatic injuries in the north of Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
KROMREY, L. 2024. Exploring recovery and rehabilitation experiences of adults with major and moderate non-neurological traumatic injuries in the north of Scotland. Robert Gordon University, DPT thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571149

Traumatic injuries can have a significant impact on individuals' short-term and long-term health outcomes. The introduction of trauma networks internationally has improved the survival of individuals with severe physical injuries. With more individua... Read More about Exploring recovery and rehabilitation experiences of adults with major and moderate non-neurological traumatic injuries in the north of Scotland..

Explainability of non-deterministic solvers: explanatory feature generation from the data mining of the search trajectories of population-based metaheuristics. (2024)
Thesis
FYVIE, M. 2024. Explainability of non-deterministic solvers: explanatory feature generation from the data mining of the search trajectories of population-based metaheuristics. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2565263

Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) are the principal focus of research study in Evolutionary Computing (EC). In EC, naturally occurring processes designed to drive success in nature are simulated for a similar purpose in numerical optimisation. Such proce... Read More about Explainability of non-deterministic solvers: explanatory feature generation from the data mining of the search trajectories of population-based metaheuristics..

Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs. (2024)
Thesis
AMINAHO, E.N. 2024. Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445726

The geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), also referred to as CO2 geosequestration, represents one of the most promising options for reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. However, sometimes CO2 is captured with small amounts of other ind... Read More about Caprock integrity evaluation for geosequestration of CO2 in depleted petroleum reservoirs..

Optimising for holistic VR interaction. (2024)
Thesis
GREEN, C. 2024. Optimising for holistic VR interaction. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2565290

This thesis aims to understand the limitations of human perception to develop egalitarian, accessible interface solutions designed specifically for virtual reality (VR) environments. The added dimension provided by VR has presented unique challenges... Read More about Optimising for holistic VR interaction..

A theoretical exploration of the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the United Arab Emirates. (2024)
Thesis
HASHAD, N. 2024. A theoretical exploration of the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the United Arab Emirates. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2565314

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered a global health threat and one of the most pressing public health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) outlined actions to combat the AMR risk including optimising the use of antimicrobials through... Read More about A theoretical exploration of the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the United Arab Emirates..

A study on the factors and mechanisms facilitating renewable energy development and access in Togo. (2024)
Thesis
KANSONGUE, N. 2024. A study on the factors and mechanisms facilitating renewable energy development and access in Togo. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571142

Energy demand is continually increasing due to population growth, improved standard of living, as well as the widespread emergence of industries. This high demand for energy must be met by production with a reasonable reserve margin for sufficiency.... Read More about A study on the factors and mechanisms facilitating renewable energy development and access in Togo..

Put in context: place-based sustainable tourism strategy evaluation in the Orkney islands. (2024)
Thesis
ROITERSHTEIN, O. 2024. Put in context: place-based sustainable tourism strategy evaluation in the Orkney islands. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2344221

This study proposes a method for understanding local contextual circumstances and their effect on tourism-related sustainability needs. Based on this understanding, it offers a Place-based Strategy Evaluation Framework (PSEF), which can recognise whe... Read More about Put in context: place-based sustainable tourism strategy evaluation in the Orkney islands..

Exploring the impact of socio-cultural adaptation and information literacy skills challenges on the academic self-efficacy of Nigerian students in Higher Education institutions in Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
OLAWOYE, H. 2024. Exploring the impact of socio-cultural adaptation and information literacy skills challenges on the academic self-efficacy of Nigerian students in Higher Education institutions in Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795732

This research aims to investigate the socio-cultural adaptation and the information literacy (IL) skills challenges of higher education (HE) Nigerian students in Scotland, and how these may impact their academic self-efficacy. The study explores mech... Read More about Exploring the impact of socio-cultural adaptation and information literacy skills challenges on the academic self-efficacy of Nigerian students in Higher Education institutions in Scotland..

Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
DAVIES, R. 2024. Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445751

Legacy is a research topic previously developed and established within an events management context, as in, for example, explorations of the long-term plans and impact of FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games on host regions and their people. Legacy is t... Read More about Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland..

Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. (2024)
Thesis
AISUENI, F.A. 2024. Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445693

Separating lower concentrations of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion (< 250 mg/l) and smaller oil droplet size (< 20 μm) has been an industry challenge using conventional methods, including adsorption, electrocoagulation, flocculation, bioremediation, cent... Read More about Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion..

Enforcement of environmental laws in the oil and gas industry: quo vadis Nigeria? (2024)
Thesis
AKERELE, O.N. 2024. Enforcement of environmental laws in the oil and gas industry: quo vadis Nigeria? Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445711

The importance of law in promoting environmentally responsible attitudes and actions cannot be overstated. Legislation is an effective tool for environmental protection, pollution planning, pollution prevention and pollution control. Nigerian environ... Read More about Enforcement of environmental laws in the oil and gas industry: quo vadis Nigeria?.

A roadmap for energy transition strategic planning and governance: a case study of Nigeria's grid-based renewable electricity sector. (2024)
Thesis
ADEDOKUN, R.F. 2024. A roadmap for energy transition strategic planning and governance: a case study of Nigeria's grid-based renewable electricity sector. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445678

The global drive for energy transition has resulted in Nigeria formulating energy policies to incorporate about 30% of new renewable energy sources into the planned 30GW of electricity generation by 2030. This is principally because deploying renewab... Read More about A roadmap for energy transition strategic planning and governance: a case study of Nigeria's grid-based renewable electricity sector..

Securing information systems against advanced persistent threats (APTs). (2024)
Thesis
EKE, E.N. 2024. Securing information systems against advanced persistent threats (APTs). Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445760

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have been a major challenge in securing both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. APTs are sophisticated attacks that masquerade their actions to navigate around defenses, breach netw... Read More about Securing information systems against advanced persistent threats (APTs)..

Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks. (2023)
Thesis
PERETOMODE, E. 2023. Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571274

This study describes a novel approach known as "bio-competitive exclusion", which uses chemical nitrates as an oilfield chemical to treat reservoir souring and control the activities of sulfate-reducing bacteria. Because of its flexibility and extens... Read More about Geomechanical impact of bio-competitive exclusion chemical on reservoir rocks..

Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions. (2023)
Thesis
LINTILÄ, T. 2023. Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271442

Teaching methods change continuously. In the last 30 years, there has been a shift from traditional teacher-centred teaching to student-centred learning, which focuses on developing students' competence and skills, and enables lifelong learning and t... Read More about Using the learning by developing action model: case study in project-based computer science studies in higher education institutions..

Development of drilling optimization models for autonomous rotary drilling systems. (2023)
Thesis
AMADI, K.W. 2023. Development of drilling optimization models for autonomous rotary drilling systems. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445718

The growing global energy demand and strict environmental policies motivate the use of technology and performance improvement techniques in drilling operations. Traditional drilling methods depend on the effectiveness of the human-driller in the mana... Read More about Development of drilling optimization models for autonomous rotary drilling systems..

A decision-making framework for the sustainable redevelopment of abandoned public buildings in Nigeria. (2023)
Thesis
OGUNNUSI, M.O. 2023. A decision-making framework for the sustainable redevelopment of abandoned public buildings in Nigeria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2440211

The aim of this thesis is to examine the sustainability of infrastructure in Nigeria in line with the arrays of abandoned projects and recommend a sustainable solution to enhance their redevelopment. Hence, in contrast to previous studies, a model wa... Read More about A decision-making framework for the sustainable redevelopment of abandoned public buildings in Nigeria..

Exploring the physical activity behaviours, lived experiences and preferences of teenage and young adults with cancer and beyond. (2023)
Thesis
MCLEOD, E. 2023. Exploring the physical activity behaviours, lived experiences and preferences of teenage and young adults with cancer and beyond. Robert Gordon University, DPT thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2571177

Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for both physical and mental health, during and after cancer. However, there is a lack of research focusing on PA within the teenage and young adult (TYA) oncology population. This cohort have distinct physical an... Read More about Exploring the physical activity behaviours, lived experiences and preferences of teenage and young adults with cancer and beyond..