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Developing A Maritime Cyber Safety Culture: Improving Safety Of Operations, Rory Hopcraft, Kimberly Tam, Palbar Misas J Dorje, Kemedi Moara-Nkwe, Kevin Jones
Developing A Maritime Cyber Safety Culture: Improving Safety Of Operations, Rory Hopcraft, Kimberly Tam, Palbar Misas J Dorje, Kemedi Moara-Nkwe, Kevin Jones
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
A rise in catastrophic loss-of-life events as a result of poor safety management (e.g., the capsizing of the Herald of Free Enterprise and the Costa Concordia) has driven the maritime sector to improve its safety management practices. This paper will explore the vital role of the human element within safety management, and why, as part of that safety management, organizations must foster a safety culture. This development must be achieved if organizations are to make a significant step forward in preventing similar catastrophes in the future. It is important to note that the development of safety cultures is not new …
Trade-Off Between Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency And Specific Nutrient-Acquiring Extracellular Enzyme Activities Under Reduced Oxygen, Ji Chen, Irene Cordero, Daryl L. Moorhead, Jennifer K. Rowntree, Loraé T. Simpson, Richard D. Bardgett, Hayley Craig
Trade-Off Between Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency And Specific Nutrient-Acquiring Extracellular Enzyme Activities Under Reduced Oxygen, Ji Chen, Irene Cordero, Daryl L. Moorhead, Jennifer K. Rowntree, Loraé T. Simpson, Richard D. Bardgett, Hayley Craig
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
• Reduced oxygen increased microbial metabolic quotient (qCO2). • Reduced oxygen enhanced microbial specific C-, N- and P-acquiring enzyme activity. • Reduced oxygen increased microbial C relative to N and P limitation. • Reduced oxygen increased microbial N relative to P limitation. • Specific enzyme activity was positively related to qCO2 under reduced oxygen. Mangroves are one of the most ecologically sensitive ecosystems to global climate change, which have cascading impacts on soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycling. Moreover, mangroves are experiencing increasing N and P loadings and reduced oxygen availability due to intensified climate change and …
Analysis Of Fibroblast Growth Factor 14 (Fgf14) Structural Variants Reveals The Genetic Basis Of The Early Onset Nystagmus Locus Nys4 And Variable Ataxia, F Ceroni, D Osborne, S Clokie, Da Bax, Ej Cassidy, Mj Dunn, Cm Harris, Je Self, Nk Ragge
Analysis Of Fibroblast Growth Factor 14 (Fgf14) Structural Variants Reveals The Genetic Basis Of The Early Onset Nystagmus Locus Nys4 And Variable Ataxia, F Ceroni, D Osborne, S Clokie, Da Bax, Ej Cassidy, Mj Dunn, Cm Harris, Je Self, Nk Ragge
School of Psychology
AbstractNystagmus (involuntary, rhythmical eye movements) can arise due to sensory eye defects, in association with neurological disorders or as an isolated condition. We identified a family with early onset nystagmus and additional neurological features carrying a partial duplication of FGF14, a gene associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 27 (SCA27) and episodic ataxia. Detailed eye movement analysis revealed oculomotor anomalies strikingly similar to those reported in a previously described four-generation family with early onset nystagmus and linkage to a region on chromosome 13q31.3-q33.1 (NYS4). Since FGF14 lies within NYS4, we revisited the original pedigree using whole genome sequencing, identifying a 161 …
Accumulation Of Polystyrene Nanoplastics And Triclosan By A Model Tooth-Carp Fish, Aphaniops Hormuzensis (Teleostei: Aphaniidae), Maryam Saemi-Komsari, Reza Pashaei, Sajjad Abbasi, Hamid Reza Esmaeili, Reda Dzingelevičienė, Hadavand B Shirkavand, Kalako M Pasalari, Malgorzata Szultka-Mlynska, Renata Gadzała-Kopciuch, Boguslaw Buszewski, Andrew Turner
Accumulation Of Polystyrene Nanoplastics And Triclosan By A Model Tooth-Carp Fish, Aphaniops Hormuzensis (Teleostei: Aphaniidae), Maryam Saemi-Komsari, Reza Pashaei, Sajjad Abbasi, Hamid Reza Esmaeili, Reda Dzingelevičienė, Hadavand B Shirkavand, Kalako M Pasalari, Malgorzata Szultka-Mlynska, Renata Gadzała-Kopciuch, Boguslaw Buszewski, Andrew Turner
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
The presence and effects of nanoplastics (NPs; <1 μm) in the aquatic environment are a growing concern. In this study, a model tooth-carp fish, Aphaniops hormuzensis, has been exposed to different concentrations of fluorescent polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NP) in its diet (up to 5 mg kg−1) over periods of 28 d and the particle accumulation in different tissues determined. Accumulation was observed in both digestive and non-digestive organs, with concentrations greater in the gut, liver and gill (up to 400 μg kg−1 dw) than in the skin and muscle (<180 μg kg−1 dw), but no dependency on exposure time or dose was evident. The presence of the organic contaminant, triclosan (TCS), in the diet and at concentrations up to 0.5 μg kg−1 did not affect PS-NP uptake by A. hormuzensis, while TCS accumulation in the whole body increased with time (up to 10 μg kg−1) and, likewise, appeared to be unaffected by the presence of PS-NPs. These observations suggest that the two contaminants do not interact with each other or that any interactions have no impact on accumulation. The results of this study add to the growing body of evidence that NPs can be translocated by aquatic organisms after ingestion, and reveal that, for the species and conditions employed, nanoplastics are accumulated more readily than a widely used organic chemical.
At Home Eeg Monitoring Technologies For People With Epilepsy And Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Madison Milne-Ives, J Dunn-Henriksen, Lykke Blaabjerg, Brendan Mclean, Rohit Shankar, Edward Meinert
At Home Eeg Monitoring Technologies For People With Epilepsy And Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Madison Milne-Ives, J Dunn-Henriksen, Lykke Blaabjerg, Brendan Mclean, Rohit Shankar, Edward Meinert
School of Nursing and Midwifery
BACKGROUND: Conducting electroencephalography in people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) can be challenging, but the high proportion of PwID who experience seizures make it an essential part of their care. To reduce hospital-based monitoring, interventions are being developed to enable high-quality EEG data to be collected at home. This scoping review aims to summarise the current state of remote EEG monitoring research, potential benefits and limitations of the interventions, and inclusion of PwID in this research. METHODS: The review was structured using the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews and the PICOS framework. Studies that evaluated a remote EEG monitoring intervention in …
Drugless And Radiographer Led: The Start Of A New Era For Ct Coronary Angiography, Gareth Morgan-Hughes, Rebecca Mcnally, Christopher Gibbs Gibbs, Stelios Iacovides, Prabesh Kirat-Rai, Nang Thiriphoo, Alison Powell, Colin Stuckey, Ross Thorpe, Louisa Mayo, Carl Roobottom
Drugless And Radiographer Led: The Start Of A New Era For Ct Coronary Angiography, Gareth Morgan-Hughes, Rebecca Mcnally, Christopher Gibbs Gibbs, Stelios Iacovides, Prabesh Kirat-Rai, Nang Thiriphoo, Alison Powell, Colin Stuckey, Ross Thorpe, Louisa Mayo, Carl Roobottom
Peninsula Medical School
Objective. Since inception CT coronary angiography (CTCA) has required facilitating beta blockers (BB). However, CT technology has improved rapidly as has radiographer and reporter expertise. Using these factors, we instituted a radiographer led cardiac CT service (RLCCTS), without routine BB, which we studied for quality control (QC). Methods. RLCCTS started October 2021 using a wide detector array CT system, with 20 min slots. QC study was registered with the clinical audit team, University Hospitals Plymouth, CA_2020-21-118. Uniform reporting was agreed including indication, BB administration, demographics, dose length product (DLP) and the coronary artery disease—reporting and data system (CAD-RADS) score. Uncertain …
Effect Of Kelp Gull Harassment On Southern Right Whale Calf Survival: A Long-Term Capture–Recapture Analysis, Macarena Agrelo, Carina F. Marón, Fábio G. Daura-Jorge, Victoria J. Rowntree, Mariano Sironi, Philip S. Hammond, Simon N. Ingram, Florencia O. Vilches, Jon Seger, Paulo C. Simões-Lopes
Effect Of Kelp Gull Harassment On Southern Right Whale Calf Survival: A Long-Term Capture–Recapture Analysis, Macarena Agrelo, Carina F. Marón, Fábio G. Daura-Jorge, Victoria J. Rowntree, Mariano Sironi, Philip S. Hammond, Simon N. Ingram, Florencia O. Vilches, Jon Seger, Paulo C. Simões-Lopes
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Kelp gulls (Larus dominicanus) commonly feed on the skin and blubber of surfacing southern right whales (SRW, Eubalaena australis) in the near shore waters of Península Valdés (PV), Argentina. Mothers and especially calves respond to gull attacks by changing their swimming speeds, resting postures and overall behaviour. Gull-inflicted wounds per calf have increased markedly since the mid-1990s. Unusually high mortality of young calves occurred locally after 2003, and increasing evidence points to gull harassment as a factor contributing to the excess deaths. After leaving PV, calves undertake a long migration with their mothers to summer feeding areas; their health during …
Unravelling And Understanding Local Perceptions Of Water Quality In The Santa Basin, Peru, Sally Rangecroft, Dextre R Maria, Isabel Richter, Bueno Cv Grados, Claire Kelly, Cecilia Turin, Beatriz Fuentealba, Hernandez M Camacho, Sergio Morera, John Martin, Adam Guy, Caroline Clason
Unravelling And Understanding Local Perceptions Of Water Quality In The Santa Basin, Peru, Sally Rangecroft, Dextre R Maria, Isabel Richter, Bueno Cv Grados, Claire Kelly, Cecilia Turin, Beatriz Fuentealba, Hernandez M Camacho, Sergio Morera, John Martin, Adam Guy, Caroline Clason
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Water quality is an integral part of water security. Measuring the physico-chemical indicators for water quality can provide an objective picture of water health, but it does not provide information on lived experiences related to water quality, expectations of water resources, nor how the quality of water affects its usage. Perceptual information and traditional ecological knowledge on water quality can help to understand interactions between water and people, and thereby support locally appropriate sustainable water resource strategies. Accordingly, our project sought to collect and synthesise insights from local perspectives on water quality in the upper Santa River basin, Peru, a …
Do You See What I See?: Testing Horses' Ability To Recognise Real-Life Objects From 2d Computer Projections, S Kappel, Marm De Oca, S Collins, K Herborn, M Mendl, C Fureix
Do You See What I See?: Testing Horses' Ability To Recognise Real-Life Objects From 2d Computer Projections, S Kappel, Marm De Oca, S Collins, K Herborn, M Mendl, C Fureix
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
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Security Implications Of A Satellite Communication Device On Wireless Networks Using Pentesting, Jordan Gurren, Avanthika Vineetha Harish, Kimberly Tam, Kevin Jones
Security Implications Of A Satellite Communication Device On Wireless Networks Using Pentesting, Jordan Gurren, Avanthika Vineetha Harish, Kimberly Tam, Kevin Jones
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
The notion that ships, marine vessels and off-shore structures are digitally isolated is quickly disappearing. Affordable and accessible wireless communication technologies (e.g., short-range radio, long-range satellite) are quickly removing any air-gaps these entities have. Commercial, defence, and personal ships have a wide range of communication systems to choose from, yet some can weaken the overall ship security. One of the most significant information technologies (IT) being used today is satellite-based communications. While the backbone of this technology is often secure, third-party devices may introduce vulnerabilities. Within maritime industries, the market for satellite communication devices has also grown significantly, with a …
Evaluating The Risks Of Human Factors Associated With Social Media Cybersecurity Threats, Fai Ben Salamah, Marco A. Palomino, Maria Papadaki, Matthew J. Craven, Steven Furnell
Evaluating The Risks Of Human Factors Associated With Social Media Cybersecurity Threats, Fai Ben Salamah, Marco A. Palomino, Maria Papadaki, Matthew J. Craven, Steven Furnell
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Human behaviors and attitudes play a significant role in cybersecurity. However, studies to quantify the impact of such behaviors and attitudes are scarce, and they are not always considered when developing mitigation strategies. To compensate for this, we have looked into a large sample of employees with different levels of expertise and backgrounds across a variety of industrial sectors and organizations. We have found that age and job role constitute the main human factors associated with social media cybersecurity risks. We can confirm that the youngest employees are the most risk prone within an organization, and the employees working in …
A Two-Dimensional Double Layer-Averaged Model Of Hyperconcentrated Turbidity Currents With Non-Newtonian Rheology, Yining Sun, Ji Li, Zhixian Cao, Alistair George Liam Borthwick
A Two-Dimensional Double Layer-Averaged Model Of Hyperconcentrated Turbidity Currents With Non-Newtonian Rheology, Yining Sun, Ji Li, Zhixian Cao, Alistair George Liam Borthwick
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Hyperconcentrated turbidity currents typically display non-Newtonian characteristics that influence sediment transport and morphological evolution in alluvial rivers. However, hydro-sediment-morphological processes involving hyperconcentrated turbidity currents are poorly understood, with little known about the effect of the non-Newtonian rheology. The current paper extends a recent two-dimensional double layer-averaged model to incorporate non-Newtonian constitutive relations. The extended model is benchmarked against experimental and numerical data for cases including subaerial mud flow, subaqueous debris flow, and reservoir turbidity currents. The computational results agree well with observations for the subaerial mud flow and independent numerical simulations of subaqueous debris flow. Differences between the non-Newtonian and …
Challenges Of Evidence-Informed Offshore Decommissioning: An Environmental Perspective, Anaëlle J. Lemasson, Paul J. Somerfield, Michaela Schratzberger, Antony M. Knights
Challenges Of Evidence-Informed Offshore Decommissioning: An Environmental Perspective, Anaëlle J. Lemasson, Paul J. Somerfield, Michaela Schratzberger, Antony M. Knights
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Many offshore artificial structures are at or nearing their ends of life, and society faces the considerable challenge that is decommissioning. Current scientific evidence of the ecological and environmental consequences of decommissioning is insufficient to reliably and accurately inform decision-making and policy development. Thus, we must strengthen the scientific basis for evidence-informed decommissioning.
The Relationships Between Supervisor-Subordinate Guanxi, Perceived Supervisor Autonomy Support, Autonomous Motivation, And Employee Job Satisfaction: Evidence From International Hotel Chains In China, Jinhua Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Guoqing Zhao
The Relationships Between Supervisor-Subordinate Guanxi, Perceived Supervisor Autonomy Support, Autonomous Motivation, And Employee Job Satisfaction: Evidence From International Hotel Chains In China, Jinhua Zhang, Rong Huang, Qian Chen, Guoqing Zhao
Plymouth Business School
This research aims to assess the structural relationships between supervisor-subordinate guanxi, perceived supervisor autonomy support, autonomous motivation, and employee job satisfaction at international hotel chains’ operations in China. The theoretical model was developed and tested by an online questionnaire method. This study administered an online survey to employees working at international hotel chains in China, and a total of 328 valid responses were used for data analysis which was completed through SPSS Statistics 24.0 and SmartPLS 3.3.3. The results reveal that: there is a significant relationship between autonomous motivation and employee job satisfaction; perceived supervisor autonomy support exerts a significant …
Perceived Value Within An International Hospitality Learning Environment: Antecedents And Outcomes, Abdallah Elshaer, Rong Huang
Perceived Value Within An International Hospitality Learning Environment: Antecedents And Outcomes, Abdallah Elshaer, Rong Huang
Plymouth Business School
The number of students attending British universities is rapidly increasing, among them, many are international students. These diverse students pose opportunities and concerns regarding the equitable and efficient delivery of the learning environment. This study examines the perceived value within an international learning environment (ILE) and examines antecedents and outcomes of such value in addressing the students' needs. Structure Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse 323 online survey responses, and thematic analysis and content analysis were used to examine 35 semi-structured interviews. Work-Integrated Learning, Academic Integration, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning are established as major value practices that …
Post-Covid Syndrome And Adults With Intellectual Disability: Another Vulnerable Population Forgotten?, R Shankar, B Perera, A Roy, Et Al
Post-Covid Syndrome And Adults With Intellectual Disability: Another Vulnerable Population Forgotten?, R Shankar, B Perera, A Roy, Et Al
Peninsula Medical School
An area of interest presently is the lingering symptoms after COVID-19, i.e. post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS). Specifics of diagnosis and management of PCS are emerging. However, vulnerable populations such as those with intellectual disabilities, who were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, risk being ‘left behind’ from these considerations.
Biosensor For Rapid And Accurate Detection Of Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Progress And Prospects In Biosensors, Sophia Nazir, Rabail Azhar Iqbal
Biosensor For Rapid And Accurate Detection Of Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Progress And Prospects In Biosensors, Sophia Nazir, Rabail Azhar Iqbal
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
The primary cause of death worldwide is cardiovascular disease (CVD), which has a considerable mortality rate. It is essential to identify cardiac biomarkers and heartbeat signals early to lower mortality. Conventional CVD examinations require costly hospital equipment for standard CVD examinations and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, both of which take time and are inconvenient. Recently, interest in developing biosensing technologies for rapid CVD marker screening has increased. As a result of advancements in nanotechnology and bioelectronics, novel biosensor platforms are being created to achieve quick detection, precise quantification, and continuous monitoring during disease progression. Research is being done on chemical, electrochemical, …
Unlocking Social Innovation In Xr For Healthcare In Coastal Communities, Alejandro Veliz Reyes, Marius N. Varga, Hannah Bradwell, Rory Baxter
Unlocking Social Innovation In Xr For Healthcare In Coastal Communities, Alejandro Veliz Reyes, Marius N. Varga, Hannah Bradwell, Rory Baxter
School of Art, Design and Architecture
This position paper reconsiders the 'social' aspect of XR systems for healthcare, often developed following a 'problem-solution' approach that neglects sociocultural factors affecting their codesign and successful adoption. Focusing on coastal and rural communities, we review and present key principles to consider when codesigning XR systems with marginalised groups. Our work stems from two projects funded by UK Research & Innovation that aim to promote healthy ageing in coastal communities.
Neo‐Fluxus: Multimedia Performance Art And Architecture, Mathew Emmett
Neo‐Fluxus: Multimedia Performance Art And Architecture, Mathew Emmett
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Abstract. Space Interface is a collaboration between artist‐architect Mathew Emmett and the legendary Eberhard Kranemann, a German neo‐Fluxus artist and founding member of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk. Here, Emmett describes how, through mixed‐reality performance and audiovisual installation, their work transforms architectural settings by using video and electronic improvisation to evoke extended levels of architectural reality. They consider buildings as psychological prostheses, and their experiments attempt to invert and extend what might constitute architecture.
Yield Curves And Macro Variables Interactions And Predictions, Tarek Bahaa Ali
Yield Curves And Macro Variables Interactions And Predictions, Tarek Bahaa Ali
Plymouth Business School Theses
This research is based on the yield curves and five macro variables, namely equity indices, FX rates, central banks’ policy rates, inflation rates and the GDP growth rates, for nine different markets, from different geographical regions. Our aim was to identify common trends in yield curves and macro variables behaviors, from two perspectives: the interaction and predictive power of the variables. Firstly, we studied the interaction between yield curves and macro variables based on: Granger Causality, Impulse Response Function and Variance Decomposition. Afterwards, we predicted yield curves based on ANN Regression Multitask learning, and lastly, we predicted our five macro …
Ideal Models Of Good Inpatient Care For Adults With Intellectual Disability: Lessons From England, Lisa Burrows, Georgia Page, Elena Plugaru, Bridie Kent, Mahesh Odiyoor, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Jonathan Williams, Kevin Elliot, Richard Laugharne, Rohit Shankar
Ideal Models Of Good Inpatient Care For Adults With Intellectual Disability: Lessons From England, Lisa Burrows, Georgia Page, Elena Plugaru, Bridie Kent, Mahesh Odiyoor, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Jonathan Williams, Kevin Elliot, Richard Laugharne, Rohit Shankar
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Background: In recent years, a significant proportion of inpatient facilities for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism has been de-commissioned in England, This has resulted in individuals with intellectual disabilities being sent to distant hospitals far away from their families and carers leading to challenges in follow-up, community care and interventions. The impact of de-institutionalisation, has often caused patient trauma, family distress and subsequent discharge difficulties. Not every individual with intellectual disabilities and/or autism requires inpatient care but inpatient care when needed has to be local, adequate and appropriate. Aims: To evaluate current evidence of utility of inpatient models for …
Incorporating Usability Evaluation Into Iterative Development Of An Online Platform To Support Research Participation In Parkinson’S Disease: A Mixed Methods Protocol, Rebecca Chapman, Marie Louise Zeissler, Edward Meinert, Stephen Mullin, S Whipps, J Whipps, K Hockey, P Hockey, Camille B. Carroll
Incorporating Usability Evaluation Into Iterative Development Of An Online Platform To Support Research Participation In Parkinson’S Disease: A Mixed Methods Protocol, Rebecca Chapman, Marie Louise Zeissler, Edward Meinert, Stephen Mullin, S Whipps, J Whipps, K Hockey, P Hockey, Camille B. Carroll
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Abstract Introduction Many people with Parkinson’s (PwP) are not given the opportunity or do not have adequate access to participate in clinical research. To address this, we have codeveloped with users an online platform that connects PwP to clinical studies in their local area. It enables site staff to communicate with potential participants and aims to increase the participation of the Parkinson’s community in research. This protocol outlines the mixed methods study protocol for the usability testing of the platform. Methods and analysis We will seek user input to finalise the platform’s design, which will then be deployed in a …
Evaluating The Implementation Of A ‘Child First’ Approach Within Plymouth’S Youth Justice Multi-Agency Diversion Scheme., Emma Taylor, Patricia Gray, Katie Mcbride, Zoe James
Evaluating The Implementation Of A ‘Child First’ Approach Within Plymouth’S Youth Justice Multi-Agency Diversion Scheme., Emma Taylor, Patricia Gray, Katie Mcbride, Zoe James
School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences
This is the final report from the evaluation of the Plymouth Youth Justice Service (PYJS) multi-agency ‘child first’ diversion scheme, known as Outcome 22. Baselineand first-year interim reports have also been produced, with this final evaluation aiming to examine the effectiveness of this diversion scheme in reducing first time entrants and recidivism in the city of Plymouth, whilst adhering to a Child First approach
Spatial Robustness: Double-Design And The Democratization Of Space, An Exploration Of Designing For Multiple Uses, Michael Cassidy
Spatial Robustness: Double-Design And The Democratization Of Space, An Exploration Of Designing For Multiple Uses, Michael Cassidy
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
Spatial Robustness: Double-design And The Democratization Of Space, An Exploration Of Designing For Multiple Uses by Michael Warren Arkinstall Cassidy Differing attitudes to the expected life and value of architecture characterize the sustainability debate, yet space itself is rarely mentioned. The buildings for which architecture is responsible comprise both space and materials. While it is taken for granted that some existing buildings can be reused productively, this cultural phenomenon has not influenced the design of the new stock. While content to revere old buildings, the qualities that make them valued have not influenced design principles for new projects. Should new …
The Baroque Photograph: Palermo, Street Photography, And The Fold., Martin Cole
The Baroque Photograph: Palermo, Street Photography, And The Fold., Martin Cole
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
The Baroque Photograph: Palermo, Street Photography, and the Fold. By Martin Cole. Abstract This practice-led research project comprises a body of photographs taken in the historic centre of Palermo, the capital city of the island of Sicily, together with a contextual essay. Taken over five years using handheld cameras, the images comprise an extended picture essay, the main output of which is a book. That book’s visual narrative is driven by what is identified as the baroque nature of the Palermo environment. As cultural artefact and living city, Palermo incorporates the three tropes of baroque culture identified by the cultural …
Paris Par Arrondissement, Michael Punt
Paris Par Arrondissement, Michael Punt
School of Art, Design and Architecture
A poetic evocation of Paris Par Arrondissement
Reframing Museum Epistemology For The Information Age: A Discursive Design Approach To Revealing Complexity, Coral Manton
Reframing Museum Epistemology For The Information Age: A Discursive Design Approach To Revealing Complexity, Coral Manton
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
This practice-based research inquiry examines the impact of an epistemic shift, brought about by the dawning of the information age and advances in networked communication technologies, on physical knowledge institutions - focusing on museums. The research charts adapting knowledge schemas used in museum knowledge organisation and discusses the potential for a new knowledge schema, the network, to establish a new epistemology for museums that reflects contemporary hyperlinked and networked knowledge. The research investigates the potential for networked and shared virtual reality spaces to reveal new ‘knowledge monuments’ reflecting the epistemic values of the network society and the space of flows. …
A Framework For Syncretic Pluriversal Narrative: Somaesthetics And Consciousness In Thai Design Education, Tommaso Maggio
A Framework For Syncretic Pluriversal Narrative: Somaesthetics And Consciousness In Thai Design Education, Tommaso Maggio
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
The investigation began by examining the diverse conceptions of creativity in the Western and Eastern hemispheres, specifically focusing on ‘Ex nihilo’ and ‘In situ’ (Ames) and how it is applied to creative education. The studies delved into the early modern art and design schools in Western countries, such as the German Bauhaus Art School (1919-33) and the Russian Vkhutemas Institute (1920-30), to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these experimental educational institutions influenced and continue to influence the contemporary global design education agenda. The thesis poses questions about how these approaches have been adapted within significantly different cultural contexts. The …
Octopus Optics: A Cross-Disciplinary Investigation Of Human Visual Bias In Narrative With Corresponding Writing Experiments Using Animal Focalisation, Stephanie Jane Cussans Moran
Octopus Optics: A Cross-Disciplinary Investigation Of Human Visual Bias In Narrative With Corresponding Writing Experiments Using Animal Focalisation, Stephanie Jane Cussans Moran
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
What is it like to be a human? If an octopus wrote an anthropology based on human depictions of octopuses then how might that reconfigure this existential question? This thesis addresses the posthuman problem of visual bias in animal storytelling practices by experimentally adopting the perspective of another highly visual animal - the octopus - through fiction. It seeks to question, find the edges, and feel the limitations of human representations of other animals and asks what doing so might say about our own naturalcultural perceptions and interpretations. In attending particularly to opticality in Anglophone storytelling, the thesis investigates ways …
Performance Writing, Objects And Millennial Precarity: A Co-Authored Par Exploration Between Friends, Chris Green
Performance Writing, Objects And Millennial Precarity: A Co-Authored Par Exploration Between Friends, Chris Green
School of Art, Design and Architecture Theses
This practice-as-research project uses performance writing to understand, illustrate and work through aspects of millennial experience, with a specific interest in precarious housing and labour. For us, experiencing precarity means that fundamental aspects of what is required to experience what Lauren Berlant calls ‘a good life’ (including secure working contracts, renters’ rights, access to leisure time) are not being met. This leads to a feeling of ‘living on the edge’ (Ahmed, 2017: 238), which in turn prevents us from being able to imagine alternatives. This performance writing takes the form of scores, instructions, maps, walking, knitting, zines, and audio recordings. …