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Vibratory response of stator cores of large induction motors operating in an offshore installation. (1986)
Thesis
LUCAS, M. 1986. Vibratory response of stator cores of large induction motors operating in an offshore installation. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993236

The work presented in this thesis is based on theoretical and experimental investigations into the vibration behaviour of stator assemblies of induction motors. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of using the Finite Element Method to predict th... Read More about Vibratory response of stator cores of large induction motors operating in an offshore installation..

An in vitro study of the interactions of bacteria from the human colon. (1986)
Thesis
DUNCAN, A.J. 1986. An in vitro study of the interactions of bacteria from the human colon. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993268

An in vitro model system inoculated with human faeces was used to study the fermentation of mixtures of bran, cabbage, turnip, carrot and apple dietary fibres. The results suggested that the mixture in which a dietary fibre is supplied influenced its... Read More about An in vitro study of the interactions of bacteria from the human colon..

Flow induced acoustic resonances in heat exchangers. (1986)
Thesis
RAE, G.J. 1986. Flow induced acoustic resonances in heat exchangers. Council for National Academic Awads, PhD thesis.

This thesis describes an investigation into the acoustic phenomenon in in-line tubular heat exchangers subjected to cross flow. The flow through such a heat exchanger can result in the production of very high noise levels, which occur as a result of... Read More about Flow induced acoustic resonances in heat exchangers..

The effects of postoperative metabolic support on lipolytic rates in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. (1986)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BROOM, J., BRACKENRIDGE, I.E., SIMPSON, E., MILLER, J.D.B. and MORRISON, I. 1986. The effects of postoperative metabolic support on lipolytic rates in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [online], 45(1), page 20A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1079/PNS19860042

The metabolic response to trauma is associated with mobilization of energy substrates including fat or fat-derived substrates.

A study of the time course of fructose-2, 6-bisphosphate production in a septic mouse model. (1986)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HEPBURN, D., BROOM, J. and SMITH, D.J. 1986. A study of the time course of fructose-2, 6-bisphosphate production in a septic mouse model. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [online], 45(1), page 33A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1079/PNS19860044

Where sepsis occurs in the post-surgical period, mortality rates tend to be high. In sepsis, metabolism is grossly disrupted with glucose becoming the preferred fuel for energy provision even where ketogenesis has been promoted.

An analysis of organizational change: a study of the Scottish Special Housing Association. (1986)
Thesis
AL-QADDO, H.M.A. 1986. An analysis of organizational change: a study of the Scottish Special Housing Association. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993190

Between 1979 and 1982 the Scottish Special Housing Association underwent a series of organizational changes that deeply affected the purpose, the structure and the management of this Scottish quango. The purpose of this study is to determine and anal... Read More about An analysis of organizational change: a study of the Scottish Special Housing Association..

Molecular studies of natural products and related compounds. (1986)
Thesis
COWE, H.J.D. 1986. Molecular studies of natural products and related compounds. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993232

The work described in this thesis involves the use of direct methods of X-ray structure analysis for the structure elucidation of novel natural products and related compounds. Empirical force field calculations are also used for conformational and bi... Read More about Molecular studies of natural products and related compounds..

Application of dynamic graphics techniques to the appraisal of domestic activity spaces. (1985)
Thesis
HAMMOND, B.G. 1985. Application of dynamic graphics techniques to the appraisal of domestic activity spaces. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993234

The work contained in this thesis can be conveniently considered as falling into three distinct sections. The first section investigates existing methods for man/machine communication in terms of geometry input. Utilising the results of this investig... Read More about Application of dynamic graphics techniques to the appraisal of domestic activity spaces..

Induction motor fault recognition. (1985)
Thesis
LEONARD, R.A. 1985. Induction motor fault recognition. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993280

The work presented in this thesis is based on theoretical and experimental investigations into the changes in measurable squirrel cage induction machine parameters such as vibration, line current and leakage flux which alter during machine faults. In... Read More about Induction motor fault recognition..

Low birthweight discrimination using maternal variables. (1985)
Thesis
LEE, M. 1985. Low birthweight discrimination using maternal variables. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993250

Many studies have reported factors, such as maternal weight, weight gain during pregnancy, smoking habit, which are associated with birthweight. Hytten and Paintin (1963), Duffus et al (1971), Pirani, Campbell and MacGillivray (1973) have shown a rel... Read More about Low birthweight discrimination using maternal variables..

An investigation of some factors affecting transdermal permeation. (1985)
Thesis
AL-SAIDAN, S.M.H. 1985. An investigation of some factors affecting transdermal permeation. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993284

Factors affecting transdermal permeation were investigated using Differential Thermal Anlaysis (DTA) and in vitro penetration studies of neonatal rat stratum corneum (s.c.), with radiolabelled propanol and hexanol as penetrants. Thermogravimetric Ana... Read More about An investigation of some factors affecting transdermal permeation..

Critical assessment of bibliometrical features in the subject field of pharmacy. (1985)
Thesis
HOUSTON, W. 1985. Critical assessment of bibliometrical features in the subject field of pharmacy. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993254

The evolution of modern science and the scientific journal is outlined. The role of the Reference List is discussed, and its relationship with the citation. Mathematical manipulation of citations and citation analysis are criticized. The limitations... Read More about Critical assessment of bibliometrical features in the subject field of pharmacy..

An analysis of the role of the oil sector in the Iraqi economy, 1953-75, and an appraisal of the petrochemical industry as a strategy for achieving future self-sustained development. (1985)
Thesis
AUDA, R.S. 1985. An analysis of the role of the oil sector in the Iraqi economy, 1953-75, and an appraisal of the petrochemical industry as a strategy for achieving future self-sustained development. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993238

This thesis is an attempt to establish an alternative strategy that could enhance the economic development of Iraq. It does so with a feasibility study of a petrochemical complex geared towards fertilizer production. The analysis outlined in this the... Read More about An analysis of the role of the oil sector in the Iraqi economy, 1953-75, and an appraisal of the petrochemical industry as a strategy for achieving future self-sustained development..

Trace element metabolism in human pregnancy. (1984)
Thesis
ARMSTRONG, J. 1984. Trace element metabolism in human pregnancy. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993260

The aims of this study were: i. to investigate the dietary intake of the essential trace elements, zinc and copper during pregnancy, ii. to assess the possible effects of these intakes on the outcome of pregnancy. iii. to study the absorption and ret... Read More about Trace element metabolism in human pregnancy..

Community information and advice services in Aberdeen: a survey of provision and a study of interagency cooperation. (1984)
Thesis
KOHN, P. 1984. Community information and advice services in Aberdeen: a survey of provision and a study of interagency cooperation. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993290

The study examines interagency cooperation among Aberdeen advice agencies by describing the activities of 'Link Up' - an umbrella group comprising mainly neighbourhood advice offices, which was active in 1979-81. It concludes that, while 'Link Up' wa... Read More about Community information and advice services in Aberdeen: a survey of provision and a study of interagency cooperation..

A laboratory and performance evaluation of clothing assemblies which incorporate sliver-knit fabrics. (1984)
Thesis
FALCONER, S.M. 1984. A laboratory and performance evaluation of clothing assemblies which incorporate sliver-knit fabrics. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, MPhil thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993206

The physiological factors relating to temperature control in man and the effect of a cold environment are reviewed and outlined. The properties of fibres and fabrics as they relate to thermal insulation within a clothing assembly are considered and m... Read More about A laboratory and performance evaluation of clothing assemblies which incorporate sliver-knit fabrics..

Computational aspects of on-line machine monitoring. (1984)
Thesis
MILNE, A.J. 1984. Computational aspects of on-line machine monitoring. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993208

The detection of the fault phenomena found on three phase induction motors, as widely used in industry, from an electrical engineering viewpoint has been investigated. Various transducers are used, on a real motor, to establish connections between kn... Read More about Computational aspects of on-line machine monitoring..

Education and training of library technicians in Czechoslovakia. (1984)
Journal Article
JOHNSON, I.M. 1984. Education and training of library technicians in Czechoslovakia. International library review [online], 16(3), pages 247-270. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7837(84)90003-7

Czechoslovakia, since 1969, has been a federal state of two nations. The Czech Socialist Republic (CSR) covers the western areas of the country, traditionally known as Bohemia and Moravia. The eastern portion, Slovakia, forms the Slovak Socialist Rep... Read More about Education and training of library technicians in Czechoslovakia..

The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD). (1984)
Thesis
LEIFER, D.M. 1984. The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD). Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis.

It is argued that a significant feature which acts as a disincentive against the adoption of CAAD systems by small private architectural practices, is the awkwardness of communicating with computers when compared with traditional drawing board techni... Read More about The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD)..

Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland. (1984)
Thesis
BUCHAN, J.M. 1984. Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993298

The two main themes of this thesis are: firstly, the development of a typology of management style in the context of British industrial relations; and, secondly, the utilisation of this typology in the examination of management and industrial relatio... Read More about Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland..