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Algebraic Codes For Error Correction In Digital Communication Systems, Mubarak Jibril
Algebraic Codes For Error Correction In Digital Communication Systems, Mubarak Jibril
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses
C. Shannon presented theoretical conditions under which communication was possible error-free in the presence of noise. Subsequently the notion of using error correcting codes to mitigate the effects of noise in digital transmission was introduced by R. Hamming. Algebraic codes, codes described using powerful tools from algebra took to the fore early on in the search for good error correcting codes. Many classes of algebraic codes now exist and are known to have the best properties of any known classes of codes. An error correcting code can be described by three of its most important properties length, dimension and minimum …
White Body: Animating Feminine Pleasure, K Parker
White Body: Animating Feminine Pleasure, K Parker
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Following Luce Irigaray’s perspective that “femininity’ ... may be recovered only in secret, in hiding’ (1985a: 30), my paper investigates the relationship between the moving image screen, feminine pleasure and the body, through critical reflection as an artist film-maker on the plasticine animation White Body (2009): in this practice-as-research film, I manipulate plasticine, sugar and dust with my fingers under the animation rostrum camera to explore my early childhood memories of secret, transgressive play; seeking to liberate a cascading feminine sensibility through the creative process of working ‘intuitively’ frame-by-frame with materiality and digital technologies.
Tension Of Apel: Perceptions Of Higher Education In Further Education Lecturers, Harriet Dismore, Anne Mcdermott, Neil Witt, Robert Stillwell, Sophie Neville, Mark Stone
Tension Of Apel: Perceptions Of Higher Education In Further Education Lecturers, Harriet Dismore, Anne Mcdermott, Neil Witt, Robert Stillwell, Sophie Neville, Mark Stone
Plymouth Institute of Education
No abstract provided.
Lexical Stress And Phonetic Processing In Word Learning In 20-To 24-Month-Old English-Learning Children, Caroline Floccia, Thierry Nazzi, Keith Austin, Frédérique Arreckx, Jeremy Goslin
Lexical Stress And Phonetic Processing In Word Learning In 20-To 24-Month-Old English-Learning Children, Caroline Floccia, Thierry Nazzi, Keith Austin, Frédérique Arreckx, Jeremy Goslin
School of Psychology
No abstract provided.
Resolving Ambiguous Behavioral Intentions By Means Of Involuntary Prioritization Of Gaze Processing., Matthew Hudson, Tjeerd Jellema
Resolving Ambiguous Behavioral Intentions By Means Of Involuntary Prioritization Of Gaze Processing., Matthew Hudson, Tjeerd Jellema
School of Psychology
No abstract provided.
Modeling The Development Of Goal-Specificity In Mirror Neurons, S Thill, H Svensson, T Ziemke
Modeling The Development Of Goal-Specificity In Mirror Neurons, S Thill, H Svensson, T Ziemke
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Neurophysiological studies have shown that parietal mirror neurons encode not only actions but also the goal of these actions. Although some mirror neurons will fire whenever a certain action is perceived (goal-independently), most will only fire if the motion is perceived as part of an action with a specific goal. This result is important for the action-understanding hypothesis as it provides a potential neurological basis for such a cognitive ability. It is also relevant for the design of artificial cognitive systems, in particular robotic systems that rely on computational models of the mirror system in their interaction with other agents. …
Ipads For Illustration, Dean Owens, Robert Stillwell
Ipads For Illustration, Dean Owens, Robert Stillwell
School of Art, Design and Architecture
The aim of this pedagogic research project is to aid student’s reflective practice in an environment that is not suited to written critical reflection. To this end we have used technology to capture the students working practice in order for them to re-visit the work at a later date, enhancing their ability to develop their practice as well as critically evaluating the work of others. The projects main aims can be broken down in to:Innovatively use and assess pedagogic value of “Brushes” app and new iPad technology in an arts context. Aid student learning, understanding and reflection of methods and …
Computing K And D Meson Masses With Twisted Mass Lattice Qcd, Remi Baron, Philippe Boucaud, Jaume Carbonell, Vincent Drach, Federico Farchioni, Gregorio Herdoiza, Karl Jansen, Chris Michael, Istvan Montvay, Elisabetta Pallante, Olivier Pène, Siebren Reker, Carsten Urbach, Marc Wagner, Urs Wenger
Computing K And D Meson Masses With Twisted Mass Lattice Qcd, Remi Baron, Philippe Boucaud, Jaume Carbonell, Vincent Drach, Federico Farchioni, Gregorio Herdoiza, Karl Jansen, Chris Michael, Istvan Montvay, Elisabetta Pallante, Olivier Pène, Siebren Reker, Carsten Urbach, Marc Wagner, Urs Wenger
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
No abstract provided.
The Mechanics Of Embodiment: A Dialogue On Embodiment And Computational Modeling, G Pezzulo, Lw Barsalou, A Cangelosi, Et Al
The Mechanics Of Embodiment: A Dialogue On Embodiment And Computational Modeling, G Pezzulo, Lw Barsalou, A Cangelosi, Et Al
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Embodied theories are increasingly challenging traditional views of cognition by arguing that conceptual representations that constitute our knowledge are grounded in sensory and motor experiences, and processed at this sensorimotor level, rather than being represented and processed abstractly in an amodal conceptual system. Given the established empirical foundation, and the relatively underspecified theories to date, many researchers are extremely interested in embodied cognition but are clamouring for more mechanistic implementations. What is needed at this stage is a push toward explicit computational models that implement sensory-motor grounding as intrinsic to cognitive processes. In this article, six authors from varying backgrounds …
Solutions And Open Challenges For The Symbol Grounding Problem, A Cangelosi
Solutions And Open Challenges For The Symbol Grounding Problem, A Cangelosi
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
This article discusses the current progress and solutions to the symbol grounding problem and specifically identifies which aspects of the problem have been addressed and issues and scientific challenges that still require investigation. In particular, the paper suggests that of the various aspects of the symbol grounding problem, the transition from indexical representations to symbol-symbol relationships requires the most research. This analysis initiated a debate and solicited commentaries from experts in the field to gather consensus on progress and achievements and identify the challenges still open in the symbol grounding problem.
Enhancing Project-Based Learning In Sustainable Building By Incorporating Learning Technology, Wei Pan, H. Garmston
Enhancing Project-Based Learning In Sustainable Building By Incorporating Learning Technology, Wei Pan, H. Garmston
School of Art, Design and Architecture
This project aimed to enhance the learning experience of undergraduates in sustainable building by incorporating learning technology. Four objectives guided the research: Identify the most appropriate areas for improvement in student project-based learning (PBL) in sustainable building through the use of learning technologies; Determine the most suitable learning technologies to address the previously identified areas for improvement and how such technologies can add value and how these can be most effectively incorporated into the PBL in sustainable building; Develop a sub-site of the University’s SharePoint, incorporating the use of the identified learning technologies, for enhancing student PBL; Evaluate the effectiveness …
Exploring The Map Of Medicine's Potential In Undergraduate Medical Education., Nicola Brennan, Karen Mattick
Exploring The Map Of Medicine's Potential In Undergraduate Medical Education., Nicola Brennan, Karen Mattick
Peninsula Medical School
BACKGROUND: Map of Medicine is a web-based knowledge resource depicting evidence-based pathways of patient care. Recent publications suggest a possible role for the Map of Medicine as a training tool in postgraduate education. AIM: The aim of this study was to explore the potential of the Map of Medicine to enhance undergraduate medical education. METHODS: A mixed-method study including a survey of UK medical schools, and the embedding of the resource at one medical school and the evaluation of its impact. RESULTS: The survey found that only 1 of 23 medical schools was using the Map of Medicine in its …
The Psychology Of Stroke In Young Adults: The Roles Of Service Provision And Return To Work, Reg Morris
The Psychology Of Stroke In Young Adults: The Roles Of Service Provision And Return To Work, Reg Morris
School of Psychology
Literature about the psychological consequences of stroke in those under 65 is reviewed focussing on services and work. Despite similarities, young and old survivors have different experiences and needs. These are attributable to the effects of stroke on age-normative roles and activities, self-image, and the young person's stage in the life-cycle, especially family and work. “Hidden” cognitive impairments, a disrupted sense of self, and the incongruity of suffering an “older person's” disease are salient. Young survivors benefit from services, but experience lack of congruence between their needs and service philosophy, methods, and aims, and consequently have unmet needs. Employment is …
Modeling The Development Of Pronunciation In Infant Speech Acquisition., Is Howard, P Messum
Modeling The Development Of Pronunciation In Infant Speech Acquisition., Is Howard, P Messum
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Pronunciation is an important part of speech acquisition, but little attention has been given to the mechanism or mechanisms by which it develops. Speech sound qualities, for example, have just been assumed to develop by simple imitation. In most accounts this is then assumed to be by acoustic matching, with the infant comparing his output to that of his caregiver. There are theoretical and empirical problems with both of these assumptions, and we present a computational model- Elija-that does not learn to pronounce speech sounds this way. Elija starts by exploring the sound making capabilities of his vocal apparatus. Then …
How Smartphones Are Changing The Face Of Mobile And Participatory Healthcare: An Overview, With Example From Ecaalyx, M Boulos, S Wheeler, C Tavares, R Jones
How Smartphones Are Changing The Face Of Mobile And Participatory Healthcare: An Overview, With Example From Ecaalyx, M Boulos, S Wheeler, C Tavares, R Jones
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The latest generation of smartphones are increasingly viewed as handheld computers rather than as phones, due to their powerful on-board computing capability, capacious memories, large screens and open operating systems that encourage application development. This paper provides a brief state-of-the-art overview of health and healthcare smartphone apps (applications) on the market today, including emerging trends and market uptake. Platforms available today include Android, Apple iOS, RIM BlackBerry, Symbian, and Windows (Windows Mobile 6.x and the emerging Windows Phone 7 platform). The paper covers apps targeting both laypersons/patients and healthcare professionals in various scenarios, e.g., health, fitness and lifestyle education and …
Mate Choice In Fish: A Review, Hannah Gardner
Mate Choice In Fish: A Review, Hannah Gardner
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Literature review
Case Jp: Twenty Experiments On A Person With Congenital Prosopagnosia And Inability To Experience Visual Imagery From Birth, Leanne Walker
Case Jp: Twenty Experiments On A Person With Congenital Prosopagnosia And Inability To Experience Visual Imagery From Birth, Leanne Walker
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Congenital Prosopagnosia and inability to experience visual imagery was investigated through administration of neuropsychological, face processing and visual imagery tests on a single patient, JP. JP had no general intellectual impairment, no problems affecting visual and spatial abilities and had little problems affecting overall memory. She was impaired on unfamiliar face matching, perception of eye gaze and famous face recognition, and was in the normal range for facial expression recognition; thus suggesting that JP is of the “prosopagnosic” type. Subjective vividness and spontaneous use of imagery was rated as extremely poor and performance of standard tests of visual imagery yielded …
An Investigation Of The Risks For Human Health From Bio-Available And Bio-Accessible Arsenic In The Tamar Catchment Using Human Hair Bio-Markers And Geochemical Data, Richard Cattan
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Geologic mineralisation and anthropogenic exploitation in the Tamar catchment of south-west England have resulted in an environment enriched with arsenic, a recognised carcinogen and systemic toxicant that can target many organs in the human body. This study examined geochemical data from the catchment and found particularly high arsenic contamination around the historic mining districts of Callington and Gunnislake, where maximum concentrations of 39 µg L-1 in stream waters, 11000 mg kg-1 in stream sediments, and 15000 mg kg-1 in topsoils were found in certain areas. Hair samples from 91 catchment residents were analysed using inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The arsenic …
The Effect Of Forest Edges On The Community Structure Of Tropical Fruit-Feeding Butterflies, Claire Armstrong
The Effect Of Forest Edges On The Community Structure Of Tropical Fruit-Feeding Butterflies, Claire Armstrong
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Artificial edges in tropical forests are known to have profound effects on microclimate, tree mortality, forest structure, and community composition. While edges between continuous forest and clear felled stands have been well-researched, less attention has been paid to the effects of logging roads and smaller tracks. This study focuses on the effect a small (2-3m wide) road has on the community structure of the guild of fruit-feeding Nymphalidae butterflies in Sabah, Borneo. Traps were hung at ground-level along the road and 100m into the adjacent primary forest. In total, 43 individuals from 17 species were caught. Both the edge and …
Moderating The Influence Of A Prime: Can Self-Focused Attention Inhibit Response Preparation Behaviour In An Interpersonal Context?, Alexandra C. Wyatt-Barton
Moderating The Influence Of A Prime: Can Self-Focused Attention Inhibit Response Preparation Behaviour In An Interpersonal Context?, Alexandra C. Wyatt-Barton
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Research into the effects of focused attention on prime-to-behaviour effects indicates that heightened self-focus can eliminate stereotype and trait activation. The present research investigated the influence of focused attention on prime-to-behaviour effects after the exposure to a threatening social group (‘hoodies’). In particular it was predicted that focusing on an irrelevant target after ‘hoodie’ priming would result in response preparation behaviour whereas self-focusing would inhibit it. Results revealed that self-focusing does indeed inhibit response preparation behaviour during an interpersonal context but failed to show the opposite effect for non self-focusing. This suggests that purely focusing attention away from prime related …
Holocene Sea-Level Changes In The Bristol Channel - Evidence From Porlock, Somerset, Uk, Thomas Lawrence
Holocene Sea-Level Changes In The Bristol Channel - Evidence From Porlock, Somerset, Uk, Thomas Lawrence
The Plymouth Student Scientist
The surface distribution and elevation of contemporary intertidal foraminifera can be used as modern analogues to reconstruct former sea levels based on fossil foraminifera assemblages. A transfer function for southwest tide level is applied to fossil foraminiferal assemblages within a sediment core from Porlock Marsh, Somerset, U.K., in order to produce quantified altitudes of palaeo-sea level (‘indicative meanings’). The indicative meanings of fossil foraminifera are compared to the altitudes of two previously published Holocene sea level index points from Porlock. The indicative meanings of fossil foraminifera are also used to provide a palaeo-environmental history of Porlock Marsh. The reconstruction is …
Nine Years On: Revisiting The Pond Communities Of The Lizard Peninsula, Uk, Billie Rowan
Nine Years On: Revisiting The Pond Communities Of The Lizard Peninsula, Uk, Billie Rowan
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Ponds contribute in various amounts to freshwater biodiversity and in some regions can be of considerably high biodiversity value compared to other freshwaters. The ecology of pond communities has been studied by numerous authors, yet many of these studies represent only a snapshot in time. This study explored the macroinvertebrate communities of a selection of ponds on the Lizard Peninsula, UK and revisited these ponds after a nine year period, examining changes in composition, environmental variables structuring the communities and their conservation value. Ponds in both years formed distinct groups, based on community similarities. In both years area was an …
Developing Students As Researchers - It's All A Muddle, Pauline Kneale
Developing Students As Researchers - It's All A Muddle, Pauline Kneale
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Prof Pauline Kneale, Director, The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Therapeutic Effects Of Working With Dartmoor Ponies: A Pathfinding Project, Dawn Chaplin
The Therapeutic Effects Of Working With Dartmoor Ponies: A Pathfinding Project, Dawn Chaplin
The Plymouth Student Scientist
The area of Animal Assisted Therapy, and in particular therapy with Equines, was investigated to assess whether this sort of therapy could contribute to Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL). It was proposed that quantitative and qualitative measures would suggest an increase in social and emotional functioning following an Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) intervention. Three ‘at-risk’ adolescent males were nominated by teaching staff to participate in a quasi-experimental research design, whereby measures were taken but no variables manipulated. Quantitative data provided weak support for the hypothesis although qualitative data suggested an improvement in functioning followed by a decline in …
Beneficial Roles Of Microorganisms In The Coral Reef Ecosystem, Katie R. Laming
Beneficial Roles Of Microorganisms In The Coral Reef Ecosystem, Katie R. Laming
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Coral reef biodiversity has declined over the past few decades and despite recent significant scientific interest in reefs in light of noticeable effects of climate change on this fragile habitat there is still much undiscovered about the true diversity of the symbiont community. There is also much to ascertain about underlying holobiont mechanisms relating to beneficial properties resident bacteria possess to help their hosts defend themselves from pathogenic xenobacteria or how symbionts provide the holobiont and other reef organisms with nutrition by utilising the carbon and nitrogen cycles. These are some of the questions addressed in this literature review. It …
The Effect Of Different Dosages Of Caffeine On Time To Exhaustion In Prolonged Exercise In Trained Athletes (A Meta Analysis), Kristina Marshall
The Effect Of Different Dosages Of Caffeine On Time To Exhaustion In Prolonged Exercise In Trained Athletes (A Meta Analysis), Kristina Marshall
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Background The world anti doping organisation removed caffeine from the banned list of substances in 2004; yet, research shows over recent years caffeine has become one of the most widely used ergogenic aids by athletes in the UK. This analysis investigates one of the suggested ergogenic benefits of caffeine, increasing time to exhaustion, and whether this effect relates to specific dosages of caffeine ingested before exercise. Objectives To assess the effects of two different dosages of caffeine on trained athlete’s time to exhaustion in endurance exercise. Search methods “caffeine” and “time to exhaustion” were entered into Pubmed, Scirus and Google …
The Effect Of Physiological Arousal On Item And Associative Memory Consolidation, Lucinda Sturton
The Effect Of Physiological Arousal On Item And Associative Memory Consolidation, Lucinda Sturton
The Plymouth Student Scientist
This article does not feature an abstract.
Does Affective Commitment Decrease The Level Of Stress Reported In Teachers? A Comparison Of Primary And Secondary School Teachers, Rhiannon Williams
Does Affective Commitment Decrease The Level Of Stress Reported In Teachers? A Comparison Of Primary And Secondary School Teachers, Rhiannon Williams
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Occupational stress has been established as a predictor of low physical and psychological well-being. Organisational commitment can act as a buffer to the adverse effects of stress. Two types of commitment (affective and continuance) were studied to determine whether they have the same buffering effect. The ASSET questionnaire was completed by 112 teachers (52 primary, 60 secondary). The two types of commitment differed in their effect on stress, with high affective commitment leading to lower levels of stress and high continuance commitment resulting in higher levels of stress. No difference was found between the reported stress levels of primary and …
Using A Community Of Practice To Develop Standards Of Practice And Education For Genetic Counsellors In Europe, H Skirton, C Patch, M-A Voelckel
Using A Community Of Practice To Develop Standards Of Practice And Education For Genetic Counsellors In Europe, H Skirton, C Patch, M-A Voelckel
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The profession of genetic counselling is developing in Europe in response to the increased need for genetic healthcare. Standards of education and professional practice are needed to ensure that patients are provided with genetic counselling of an appropriate quality. However, such standards need to be relevant to practitioners in many different national and healthcare settings. In order to develop appropriate standards and a code of practice to guide professionals in Europe, we formed a community of practice that includes genetic nurses and counsellors, plus other interested health professionals, from 23 European countries. With reference to the European core competences for …
Losing Our Way?: Declining Outdoor Opportunities For Learning For Children Aged Between 2 And 11, Sj Waite
Losing Our Way?: Declining Outdoor Opportunities For Learning For Children Aged Between 2 And 11, Sj Waite
Plymouth Institute of Education
This paper draws on three related empirical studies in the South West of England: a survey of outdoor experiential learning opportunities, examining attitudes, practice and aspirations of practitioners and children in educational and care settings for children between 2–11 years within a rural county; a follow-up series of five case studies; and an ongoing ESRC funded study of outdoor learning practice across the transition between Foundation Stage and Year 1 in two city-based schools. It charts the journey of outdoor learning from early years to primary practice in England and indicates the ‘navigational tools’ used by practitioners and the possibly …