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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..

Unmasking the imposters: towards improving the generalisation of deep learning methods for face presentation attack detection. (2023)
Thesis
ABDULLAKUTTY, F.C. 2023. Unmasking the imposters: towards improving the generalisation of deep learning methods for face presentation attack detection. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270640

Identity theft has had a detrimental impact on the reliability of face recognition, which has been extensively employed in security applications. The most prevalent are presentation attacks. By using a photo, video, or mask of an authorized user, att... Read More about Unmasking the imposters: towards improving the generalisation of deep learning methods for face presentation attack detection..

Innovations in education and training to enable development of pharmacists as clinicians. (2023)
Thesis
RUSHWORTH, G.F. 2023. Innovations in education and training to enable development of pharmacists as clinicians. Robert Gordon University, PhD by Public Output thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271597

The NHS is in urgent need of clinical healthcare capacity in terms of front-line clinician staff, to deal with the burgeoning complexity and volume of care being delivered. These clinicians need to be accountable for the delivery of direct clinical c... Read More about Innovations in education and training to enable development of pharmacists as clinicians..

Parental and grandparental stories of parent work in child psychotherapy, with families affected by mental health difficulties: a psychoanalytically informed narrative inquiry. (2023)
Thesis
ERIKSEN, N. 2023. Parental and grandparental stories of parent work in child psychotherapy, with families affected by mental health difficulties: a psychoanalytically informed narrative inquiry. Robert Gordon University, DPsychPsych thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270745

This study presents narratives about the experience of parent work undertaken separately, but alongside child psychotherapy, with parents and carers in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (hereafter abbreviated to CAMHS) for famil... Read More about Parental and grandparental stories of parent work in child psychotherapy, with families affected by mental health difficulties: a psychoanalytically informed narrative inquiry..

Party autonomy and judicial participation in commercial arbitration: recalibrating the role of Nigerian courts. (2023)
Thesis
ADULOJU, B.M. 2023. Party autonomy and judicial participation in commercial arbitration: recalibrating the role of Nigerian courts. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270645

Courts and arbitration tribunals aim to resolve disputes and make enforceable decisions in their distinctive way. However, unlike courts, tribunals lack state enforcement power to function independently. Consequently, arbitrating parties have had to... Read More about Party autonomy and judicial participation in commercial arbitration: recalibrating the role of Nigerian courts..

Exploring stakeholders' perceptions of peer support for adults with chronic pain: a mixed methods study. (2023)
Thesis
ARNOTT, R.E. 2023. Exploring stakeholders' perceptions of peer support for adults with chronic pain: a mixed methods study. Robert Gordon University, DPT thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270680

Peer support interventions could play a pivotal role in the management of chronic pain, yet there has not been a study to assess the preferences of adults with chronic pain or healthcare professionals regarding intervention components. Critical gaps... Read More about Exploring stakeholders' perceptions of peer support for adults with chronic pain: a mixed methods study..

An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry. (2023)
Thesis
OTUTU, E. 2023. An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271467

This thesis evaluated a current snapshot of women's experiences and career progression in the Nigerian banking industry. Women globally (including Nigeria) are underrepresented in the upper echelons in corporate settings. Several studies have previou... Read More about An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry..

An exploration of the patients' lived experience with antineoplastic medicines for colorectal cancer in Malta. (2023)
Thesis
BRINCAT, A. 2023. An exploration of the patients' lived experience with antineoplastic medicines for colorectal cancer in Malta. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270694

Cancer is a global health problem, with colorectal cancer being the third most common cancer worldwide. Antineoplastic medicines are considered the backbone of treatment for colorectal cancer, administered with the intent to relieve symptoms and achi... Read More about An exploration of the patients' lived experience with antineoplastic medicines for colorectal cancer in Malta..

A critical evaluation of the impact coaching and mentoring has on the walking spinal community's behavioural change and motivations to being physically active. (2023)
Thesis
FOWLER, G. 2023. A critical evaluation of the impact coaching and mentoring has on the walking spinal community's behavioural change and motivations to being physically active. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270792

This study explores the impact coaching and mentoring have on the Walking Spinal Community's (WSC) behavioural change and motivations to being physically active. A sub-set of the spinal community, this specific population is partly overlooked due to... Read More about A critical evaluation of the impact coaching and mentoring has on the walking spinal community's behavioural change and motivations to being physically active..

An exploration of interventions for supported self-management and behaviour change delivered as routine clinical care for people living with long-term health conditions. (2023)
Thesis
MCCALLUM, M. 2023. An exploration of interventions for supported self-management and behaviour change delivered as routine clinical care for people living with long-term health conditions. Robert Gordon University, PhD by Public Output thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271565

With our ageing, increasingly overweight and sedentary population, the National Health Service faces many challenges, not least the unprecedented rise in chronic long-term conditions. The first-line treatment for such conditions is lifestyle change,... Read More about An exploration of interventions for supported self-management and behaviour change delivered as routine clinical care for people living with long-term health conditions..

Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms. (2023)
Thesis
EKE, E.C. 2023. Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270718

An estimated 2,500 offshore decommissioning projects are expected to be completed between 2018 and 2040 with significant accompanying challenges. In this research, a decision model for decommissioning offshore platforms is developed. The decommission... Read More about Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms..

The information behaviour of Nigerian digital entrepreneurs: idea generation in start-up businesses. (2023)
Thesis
IBRAHIM, M.S. 2023. The information behaviour of Nigerian digital entrepreneurs: idea generation in start-up businesses. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270830

Though a wealth of research on information behaviour has been undertaken in a variety of contexts over the years, less has been done on entrepreneurship. In particular, there is a lack of literature around the ideation or business idea generation com... Read More about The information behaviour of Nigerian digital entrepreneurs: idea generation in start-up businesses..

Microplastics as a vector for micropollutants in aquatic environments. (2023)
Thesis
SOUZA MOURA, D. 2023. Microplastics as a vector for micropollutants in aquatic environments. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271475

Poor water quality has been of increasing environmental concern, particularly related to man-made contaminants. It is becoming evident that microplastics can interact with micropollutants when co-existing in the environment. The aim of this thesis wa... Read More about Microplastics as a vector for micropollutants in aquatic environments..

Sustainable conservation of Sakumo wetlands for social and environmental benefits. (2023)
Thesis
AGBETI, J.A. 2023. Sustainable conservation of Sakumo wetlands for social and environmental benefits. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270664

Wetland degradation has become an issue of concern worldwide. It is associated with anthropogenic activities within human-dominated wetlands. The benefits and values of wetlands to humankind are varied, with highly diverse ecosystems that provide ess... Read More about Sustainable conservation of Sakumo wetlands for social and environmental benefits..

Developing an understanding of the relationships between organisational learning and performance measurement systems: the case of Frankfurt airport. (2023)
Thesis
EWIG, J.R. 2023. Developing an understanding of the relationships between organisational learning and performance measurement systems: the case of Frankfurt airport. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270769

The aim of this research was to develop a comprehensive perspective of both the breadth and depth of the relationships between organisational learning (OL) and performance measurement systems (PMS), theoretically and practically, within the context o... Read More about Developing an understanding of the relationships between organisational learning and performance measurement systems: the case of Frankfurt airport..

Assessment of multi-stakeholders' collaborative efforts during and after oil pipelines disaster in Nigeria. (2023)
Thesis
JOHNSON, F.I. 2023. Assessment of multi-stakeholders' collaborative efforts during and after oil pipelines disaster in Nigeria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270849

Nigeria has experienced significant losses in terms of economy, ecology and human lives due to pipeline disasters. These incidents can have devastating consequences for the environment, individuals and communities. Previous research has emphasized th... Read More about Assessment of multi-stakeholders' collaborative efforts during and after oil pipelines disaster in Nigeria..

Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-components intervention (PDConnect) to support physical activity in people living with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study. (2023)
Thesis
JONES, J.C. 2023. Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-components intervention (PDConnect) to support physical activity in people living with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270864

The benefits of physical activity (PA) for people with Parkinson's are widely acknowledged. To date, research has focussed on the effectiveness of PA interventions, with limited research exploring the optimum means of supporting people living with Pa... Read More about Feasibility and acceptability of a multi-components intervention (PDConnect) to support physical activity in people living with Parkinson's: a mixed methods study..

Developing a sustainability rating framework and indicator decision sub-logic for highway design and construction sector in Nigeria. (2023)
Thesis
UCHEHARA, I. 2023. Developing a sustainability rating framework and indicator decision sub-logic for highway design and construction sector in Nigeria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271507

Highway infrastructure development projects improve living standards across communities and cities, and increase the economic growth and societal expectations of a country. Due to anthropogenic activities, the use of sustainability strategies is enco... Read More about Developing a sustainability rating framework and indicator decision sub-logic for highway design and construction sector in Nigeria..

Towards handling temporal dependence in concept drift streams. (2023)
Thesis
WARES, S.B. 2023. Towards handling temporal dependence in concept drift streams. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271523

Modern technological advancements have led to the production of an incomprehensible amount of data from a wide array of devices. A constant supply of new data provides an invaluable opportunity for access to qualitative and quantitative insights. Org... Read More about Towards handling temporal dependence in concept drift streams..

An exploration of movement and handling by physiotherapists in a rehabilitation setting: a motion analysis study. (2023)
Thesis
JOHNSON, K.S. 2023. An exploration of movement and handling by physiotherapists in a rehabilitation setting: a motion analysis study. Robert Gordon University, DPT thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2071667

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) affect between 56-80% of physiotherapists, with patient handling often reported as a risk factor. Physiotherapists use therapeutic handling to aid patient rehabilitation. Therapeutic handling involves th... Read More about An exploration of movement and handling by physiotherapists in a rehabilitation setting: a motion analysis study..