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An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography. (1982)
Thesis
MCCOMBIE, W.F. 1982. An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993202

The aim of this research was to investigate a new technique of reconstruction tomography to be applied to a new type of radioactivity detecting 'camera'. Radioactive isotopes can be injected into a human and their paths through the body can be monito... Read More about An investigation into a technique of reconstruction tomography..

Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency. (1982)
Thesis
LOW, J.M. 1982. Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency. University of Aberdeen; Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993308

It has been accepted for some time that we continually monitor our own speech by listening to ourselves; indeed, the absence of this monitoring system is detrimental to our speech performance. In the congenitally deaf, acquiring the skill of speech i... Read More about Selected modifications of the auditory feedback system and their effects on speech fluency..

Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator. (1982)
Thesis
MANN, D.P. 1982. Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993286

The work described in this thesis is concerned with the design of special purpose digital circuitry to achieve high-speed simulation of system reliability. Initially, an investigation into alternative simulation methods is undertaken. Analytical and... Read More about Theory and design of a hardware stochastic reliability simulator..

Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica. (1982)
Thesis
HUNG, C-T. 1982. Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993194

Following a general historical review of chromatographic development leading to the widespread use of bonded reversed phase ion—pairing chromatography, critical evaluations are made of current theories proposed for the retention mechanisms in such ch... Read More about Studies of solute retention in HPLC using hydrophobic pairing ions with octadecylsilica..

Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata. (1982)
Thesis
CHRYSTALL, M.S. 1982. Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata. Council for National Academic Rewards (CNAA), PhD thesis.

This research investigates communications network routing procedures, based on distributed learning automata concepts for circuit and packet switched networks. For this application, the learning automaton is shown to be an ideal adaptive control mech... Read More about Adaptive control of communication networks using learning automata..

Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp. (1982)
Thesis
EASTER, M.C. 1982. Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993256

Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is a nitrogenous compound widely distributed in marine fish and invertebrates. It has long been known that TMAO is reduced by bacteria during the post mortem spoilage of iced marine fish, but the mechanism involved and t... Read More about Trimethylamine-N-oxide reduction by alteromonas spp..

The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus. (1981)
Thesis
SIVASUBRAMANIAN, S. 1981. The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993306

The aims of this work were to determine whether a functional tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle was present in vegetative cells of B. stearothermophilus, and to understand the effects of growth conditions on the carbohydrate metabolism and cytochrome con... Read More about The growth, physiology and intermediary metabolism of bacillus stearothermophilus..

Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland. (1981)
Thesis
DEAS, B.C. 1981. Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993198

This thesis is an attempt to develop a socio-economic model of the fish catching, marketing and processing industries of north east Scotland. It does so with particular reference to the relations of production and exchange within the different sector... Read More about Relations of production and exchange in the fishing and fish processing industries of North East Scotland..

An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes. (1981)
Thesis
CHEONG-KI, C. 1981. An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes. Council for National Academic Awards, PhD thesis.

The theoretical analysis of the present work was based on a thermodynamic approach, using the method of inference. An analysis was made to find the macroscopic turbulence transport properties from the description of microscopic behaviour of entities... Read More about An investigation of eddy diffusivities of momentum and heat in circular pipes..

A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. (1981)
Thesis
LANGSKOG, K. 1981. A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694942

Investigations on functional aspects of domestic activity spaces and of other related design theories have led to the formulation of novel design models for the analysis, synthesis and evaluation processes of house design. A theoretical model of the... Read More about A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans..

An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques. (1981)
Thesis
HAMILTON, M. 1981. An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993214

The attitudes of consumers towards white fish are discussed, and the sensory features of flesh products and their quality are considered. A review of the investigation of fish quality by sensory evaluation and instrumental techniques is presented and... Read More about An investigation into aspects of consumer preference for some fish species using sensory evaluation techniques..

Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. (1981)
Thesis
ROBERTSON, P. 1981. Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis.

Solar heating systems, by the nature of their design and inherent thermal mass, are sensitive to the changes in the prevailing climatic conditions. A computer program has been developed to predict and display the dynamic performance of solar water he... Read More about Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system..

Factors affecting drug distribution in granules. (1980)
Thesis
OJILE, J.E. 1980. Factors affecting drug distribution in granules. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993216

The formulation and processing variables affecting the distribution of a low dose drug in granules prepared by the massing and screening method have been investigated. Five granule formulations were used to elucidate the effect of the "relative solub... Read More about Factors affecting drug distribution in granules..

Computer aids to the design of thin film circuits. (1980)
Thesis
DOIG, R.C. 1980. Computer aids to the design of thin film circuits. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993242

The work described in this thesis is concerned with the ways in which a digital computer can assist in the design of thin film circuits. One of the main advantages of thin film technology is that very accurate resistors can be fabricated on the slice... Read More about Computer aids to the design of thin film circuits..

Synthesis of stochastic learning automata. (1980)
Thesis
NEVILLE, R.G. 1980. Synthesis of stochastic learning automata. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993222

Over the past two decades, considerable interest has developed in the field of stochastic learning automata theory and, consequently, the application areas for learning systems. In control engineering, they are viewed as a means to implement optimal... Read More about Synthesis of stochastic learning automata..

Theory and application of learning automata. (1980)
Thesis
MACKIE, N.J. 1980. Theory and application of learning automata. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993304

Although the theoretical performance of many learning automata has been considered, the practical operation of these automata has received far less attention. This work starts with the construction of two action Tsetlin and Krylov automata. The perfo... Read More about Theory and application of learning automata..

The effect of geometry on acoustic emission. (1980)
Thesis
EL-DARDIRY, S.M.A. 1980. The effect of geometry on acoustic emission. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993200

Acoustic emissions are impulsive elastic waves which are part of the total energy release from many metallurgical phenomena. The emissions signature carry information about the source mechanisms and the present interest of investigators is to identif... Read More about The effect of geometry on acoustic emission..

A study of possible chemical mediators of a hypersensitivity reaction in teleost fishes. (1980)
Thesis
ANDERSON, A.A. 1980. A study of possible chemical mediators of a hypersensitivity reaction in teleost fishes. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993244

The manifestations of anaphylaxis vary considerably in different species. One common factor appears to be the release of pharmacological mediators, potent biologically-active substances which have a profound effect on vascular and bronchial smooth mu... Read More about A study of possible chemical mediators of a hypersensitivity reaction in teleost fishes..

Investigation of the role of smooth muscle function in egg transport in the mouse oviduct. (1979)
Thesis
LEE, B. 1979. Investigation of the role of smooth muscle function in egg transport in the mouse oviduct. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993282

The time course of egg transport along the mouse oviduct is important for successful implantation to occur. It is generally accepted that variations in the innate contractile activity of the oviduct musculature regulate the rate of egg transport, but... Read More about Investigation of the role of smooth muscle function in egg transport in the mouse oviduct..

The creation and comparison of three contrasting programs for computer aided architectural design. (1979)
Thesis
MCCANN J.R.C. 1979. The creation and comparison of three contrasting programs for computer aided architectural design. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993294

This thesis is an account of research in Computer Aided Architectural Design carried out at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Aberdeen, from October 1975 to September 1977. The work resulted in the creation of three main computer programs, of... Read More about The creation and comparison of three contrasting programs for computer aided architectural design..