A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them.

Warrender, Daniel Ross

doi:10.48526/rgu-wt-2795393

Efficient water management in building: an approach to promote sustainable building construction in India. (2025)
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CHAWLA, V. 2025. Efficient water management in building: an approach to promote sustainable building construction in India. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795489

The growing concerns surrounding water scarcity have spiked an interest in embodied water (EW) studies globally. The EW of a building is the sum of the amount of water needed to manufacture all the building materials throughout their supply chain (in... Read More about Efficient water management in building: an approach to promote sustainable building construction in India..

Adaptive challenge for algebraic and realistic dynamic optimisation benchmarks. (2025)
Thesis
ALZA SANTOS, J. 2025. Adaptive challenge for algebraic and realistic dynamic optimisation benchmarks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795469

Dynamic optimisation focuses on finding the best possible solutions while continuously adapting to changing environments. One of the main challenges in academic dynamic optimisation is accurately representing the adaptive challenge of online algorith... Read More about Adaptive challenge for algebraic and realistic dynamic optimisation benchmarks..

Implementation of medication reviews in German community pharmacies. (2024)
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MICHEL, D.E.A. 2024. Implementation of medication reviews in German community pharmacies. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795705

Inappropriate polypharmacy can pose a major risk to individuals' health and thus entail unnecessary costs for health systems. With globally ageing societies, polypharmacy is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the national German act... Read More about Implementation of medication reviews in German community pharmacies..

Advancing sepsis treatment: synthesis and evaluation of multi-target drugs with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticoagulant properties. (2024)
Thesis
WEST, J.E. 2024. Advancing sepsis treatment: synthesis and evaluation of multi-target drugs with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticoagulant properties. Robert Gordon University, MRes thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795403

Sepsis is a complex disease that affects individuals of all ages but is particularly dangerous for vulnerable populations, such as newborns, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. It is triggered by infection, leading to hyperinflammatio... Read More about Advancing sepsis treatment: synthesis and evaluation of multi-target drugs with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticoagulant properties..

Improving federated learning performance with similarity guided feature extraction and pruning. (2024)
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PALIHAWADANA, C. 2024. Improving federated learning performance with similarity guided feature extraction and pruning. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801100

Federated Learning (FL) is a Machine Learning (ML) paradigm that learns from distributed clients to collaboratively train a global model in a privacy-preserved manner without sharing their private data. Traditional centralised ML approaches require a... Read More about Improving federated learning performance with similarity guided feature extraction and pruning..

Advanced modelling and analytics for effective change and anomaly detection in hyperspectral images. (2024)
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LI, Y. 2024. Advanced modelling and analytics for effective change and anomaly detection in hyperspectral images. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795662

The main objective of this research is to design and implement novel models and analytics techniques for hyperspectral change detection and anomaly detection. With the widespread applications of hyperspectral imagery (HSI) in fields such as remote se... Read More about Advanced modelling and analytics for effective change and anomaly detection in hyperspectral images..

Hybrid analytical hierarchy process model for the optimisation of marginal field development in Nigeria. (2024)
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DANMADAMI, A.M. 2024. Hybrid analytical hierarchy process model for the optimisation of marginal field development in Nigeria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795516

The slow pace of marginal field development in Nigeria poses a critical challenge to the nation's energy security and economic stability, given the reliance on oil and gas revenues. This stagnation stems from the lack of a systematic decision-making... Read More about Hybrid analytical hierarchy process model for the optimisation of marginal field development in Nigeria..

An investigation of the development of soft skills required for health supply chain practice in developing economies. (2024)
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CHINDOVE, S. 2024. An investigation of the development of soft skills required for health supply chain practice in developing economies. Robert Gordon University, DBA thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795498

Soft skills, also referred to as non-technical skills, are becoming increasingly important in today's business environment. The focus now is on developing a well-rounded workforce with a blend of soft and technical skills to be better equipped to han... Read More about An investigation of the development of soft skills required for health supply chain practice in developing economies..

Building integrated photovoltaics in Ghana: aesthetics and policy. (2024)
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AWUKU, S.A. 2024. Building integrated photovoltaics in Ghana: aesthetics and policy. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795478

Buildings are known to account for over 40% of CO2 emissions globally, a number which is likely to increase if no feasible interventions are adopted. One sure way is the adoption of advanced solar applications such as building integrated photovoltaic... Read More about Building integrated photovoltaics in Ghana: aesthetics and policy..

A mixed-methods study of the impact of simulation-based education on the general practice clinical pharmacist in NHS Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
STEEL, L.M. 2024. A mixed-methods study of the impact of simulation-based education on the general practice clinical pharmacist in NHS Scotland. Robert Gordon University, MRes thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801295

Clinical decision making in healthcare is the process by which healthcare professionals make personalised prescribing and treatment choices for patient care using a combination of clinical evidence, patient preferences and their own clinical expertis... Read More about A mixed-methods study of the impact of simulation-based education on the general practice clinical pharmacist in NHS Scotland..

Enhancing Android application security through source code vulnerability mitigation using artificial intelligence: a privacy-preserved, community-driven, federated-learning-based approach. (2024)
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SENANAYAKE, J.M.D. 2024. Enhancing Android application security through source code vulnerability mitigation using artificial intelligence: a privacy-preserved, community-driven, federated-learning-based approach. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801183

As technology advances, Android devices and apps are rapidly increasing. It is crucial to adhere to security protocols during app development, especially as many apps lack sufficient safeguards. Despite the use of automated tools for risk mitigation,... Read More about Enhancing Android application security through source code vulnerability mitigation using artificial intelligence: a privacy-preserved, community-driven, federated-learning-based approach..

An investigation into the media's genderisation of Democrat candidates during the selection process for the 2020 presidential nomination. (2024)
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SAVAGE, J. 2024. An investigation into the media's genderisation of Democrat candidates during the selection process for the 2020 presidential nomination. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801175

This research examines, through critical discourse analysis (Fairclough 2010), the way US media portrayed gender during the TV debates for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2020 US presidential election. Media coverage from debates from Novembe... Read More about An investigation into the media's genderisation of Democrat candidates during the selection process for the 2020 presidential nomination..

The association between corporate governance and environmental disclosure quality: evidence from Nigerian listed companies. (2024)
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SA'ID, M.A. 2024. The association between corporate governance and environmental disclosure quality: evidence from Nigerian listed companies. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801169

Environmental disclosure quality (EDQ) refers to the transparency, accuracy and comprehensive disclosure that companies use to disclose their environmental impact. High EDQ is vital for stakeholders to examine their environmental sustainability. Corp... Read More about The association between corporate governance and environmental disclosure quality: evidence from Nigerian listed companies..

Modelling and analysis of vibrations in flexible cylinders subjected to internal multiphase and external single-phase flows. (2024)
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RAVINDRAN MEENAKUMARI, H.N. 2024. Modelling and analysis of vibrations in flexible cylinders subjected to internal multiphase and external single-phase flows. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801155

This study investigates the fluid-structure interaction phenomena of flexible straight cylinders subjected to internal two-phase slug flows and external vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) by taking into account the geometric and hydrodynamic nonlinearit... Read More about Modelling and analysis of vibrations in flexible cylinders subjected to internal multiphase and external single-phase flows..

Determining the spatial and temporal distribution of macro- and microplastics in soil and their impact on soil function. (2024)
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RAMAGE, S.J.F.F. 2024. Determining the spatial and temporal distribution of macro- and microplastics in soil and their impact on soil function. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2801146

Microplastics are long-term anthropogenic terrestrial ecosystem stressors that are ubiquitous in the natural environment, found in all ecological niches including aquatic and terrestrial environments. Consequently, microplastics have been found withi... Read More about Determining the spatial and temporal distribution of macro- and microplastics in soil and their impact on soil function..

Hydrodynamic characterisation of soil subsurface flows for water conservation purposes. (2024)
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OSAME, P.U. 2024. Hydrodynamic characterisation of soil subsurface flows for water conservation purposes. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795739

This study focuses on the hydrodynamic characterisation of soil subsurface flows using developed new soil column experimental setup to assess the hydraulic parameters of unsaturated soil in the laboratory. The soils in the inland valley of Nigeria's... Read More about Hydrodynamic characterisation of soil subsurface flows for water conservation purposes..

Deep learning for digitising complex engineering drawings. (2024)
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JAMIESON, L. 2024. Deep learning for digitising complex engineering drawings. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795656

Vast amounts of documents are still commonly stored in undigitised formats. Consequently, the data they contain cannot be used to its full potential, as substantial manual effort is required to analyse it. Amongst these documents, engineering drawing... Read More about Deep learning for digitising complex engineering drawings..

Experimental analysis of natural gas transport: using nanoporous ceramic cores as mimetic model for low permeability reservoirs. (2024)
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OGOUN, E. 2024. Experimental analysis of natural gas transport: using nanoporous ceramic cores as mimetic model for low permeability reservoirs. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795722

This research investigates the use of nanoporous ceramic cores as mimetic models for studying natural gas transport in low permeability reservoirs. Low permeability reservoirs, such as tight sands, coalbed methane and shale gas formations, present si... Read More about Experimental analysis of natural gas transport: using nanoporous ceramic cores as mimetic model for low permeability reservoirs..

Employee engagement: relevance and application in the third sector? (2024)
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FOX, J. 2024. Employee engagement: relevance and application in the third sector? Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795528

This research explores whether engagement is relevant and applicable to Third Sector Organisations (TSOs), particularly those in the Aberdeen City area, to assist in meeting contemporary organisational challenges. It explores the level of understandi... Read More about Employee engagement: relevance and application in the third sector?.

A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them. (2024)
Thesis
WARRENDER, D.R. 2024. A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2795393

The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder" (BPD) and relevant stakeholders regarding experiences of crisis and subsequent crisis intervention. Crisis and the use of crisis interven... Read More about A "fireball of emotion": a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of crisis and crisis intervention for people diagnosed with "borderline personality disorder", their family and friends, and professionals who work with them..

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