All Outputs (10)

Informed selection and use of training examples for knowledge refinement. (2000)
Thesis
WIRATUNGA, N.C. 2000. Informed selection and use of training examples for knowledge refinement. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Knowledge refinement tools seek to correct faulty rule-based systems by identifying and repairing faults indicated by training examples that provide evidence of faults. This thesis proposes mechanisms that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of... Read More about Informed selection and use of training examples for knowledge refinement..

The impact of the 1992 MacSharry CAP reforms on agriculture in the Grampian Region. (2000)
Thesis
STEWART, R.S. 2000. The impact of the 1992 MacSharry CAP reforms on agriculture in the Grampian Region. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis is an examination of the impact of the 1992 MacSharry Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms on one region of the European Union (ED), namely Grampian Region in Scotland. The period of analysis is 1991-95, covering the year prior to ref... Read More about The impact of the 1992 MacSharry CAP reforms on agriculture in the Grampian Region..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..