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Creative Quantum Computing: Inverse Fft Sound Synthesis, Adaptive Sequencing And Musical Composition, Er Miranda Jan 2021

Creative Quantum Computing: Inverse Fft Sound Synthesis, Adaptive Sequencing And Musical Composition, Er Miranda

School of Art, Design and Architecture

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Intraspecific Variation In Leaf Traits Facilitates The Occurrence Of Trees At The Amazonia–Cerrado Transition, Igor Araújo, Beatriz S. Marimon, Marina C. Scalon, Wesley J.A. Cruz, Sophie Fauset, Tiffani C.S. Vieira, David R. Galbraith, Manuel U. Gloor Jan 2021

Intraspecific Variation In Leaf Traits Facilitates The Occurrence Of Trees At The Amazonia–Cerrado Transition, Igor Araújo, Beatriz S. Marimon, Marina C. Scalon, Wesley J.A. Cruz, Sophie Fauset, Tiffani C.S. Vieira, David R. Galbraith, Manuel U. Gloor

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The ability of plant species to adjust key functional traits through intraspecific variation may determine their success in persisting on our planet in the future, especially in unstable habitats, such as the Amazonia–Cerrado transition zone. We assessed intraspecific variation in 12 leaf morphological and anatomical traits for four tree species along a savanna–forest gradient, including rocky cerrado, typical cerrado and woodland savanna. Generally, all evaluated species showed great intraspecific variation. Our findings demonstrate that trees occurring in the woodland savanna are potentially more vulnerable to climate change, while in the cerrado the individuals presented higher tolerance to water deficit and …

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Type-1 Owa Operators In Aggregating Multiple Sources Of Uncertain Information: Properties And Real-World Applications In Integrated Diagnosis, Shang Ming Zhou, Francisco Chiclana, Robert I. John, Jonathan M. Garibaldi, Lin Huo Jan 2021

Type-1 Owa Operators In Aggregating Multiple Sources Of Uncertain Information: Properties And Real-World Applications In Integrated Diagnosis, Shang Ming Zhou, Francisco Chiclana, Robert I. John, Jonathan M. Garibaldi, Lin Huo

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Scope, Context And Quality Of Telerehabilitation Guidelines For Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Krithika Anil, Jennifer A. Freeman, Sarah Buckingham, Sara Demain, Hilary Gunn, Ray B. Jones, Angela Logan, Jonathan Marsden, Diane Playford, Kim Sein, Bridie Kent Jan 2021

Scope, Context And Quality Of Telerehabilitation Guidelines For Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Krithika Anil, Jennifer A. Freeman, Sarah Buckingham, Sara Demain, Hilary Gunn, Ray B. Jones, Angela Logan, Jonathan Marsden, Diane Playford, Kim Sein, Bridie Kent

School of Health Professions

ObjectiveTo identify the available guidance and training to implement telerehabilitation movement assessments for people (adults and children) with a physical disability, including those recovering from COVID-19.DesignRapid scoping review.Included sources and articlesPubMed, CINAHL, PsychInfo, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, PEDro, UK Health Forum, WHO, National Archives and NHS England were searched using the participant–concept–context framework from 2015 to August 2020. Primary studies that recruited individuals with physical disabilities and guidance documents aimed at providers to implement movement-related telerehabilitation were included.Results23 articles (11 primary research studies, 3 systematic reviews and 9 guidance documents) were included out of 7857 that were identified from …

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Bioaccumulation And Toxicity Of Oxaliplatin In Fresh Water: A Study With Lemna Minor, Violetta Kajander, Graham Sewell, Andrew Turner Jan 2021

Bioaccumulation And Toxicity Of Oxaliplatin In Fresh Water: A Study With Lemna Minor, Violetta Kajander, Graham Sewell, Andrew Turner

School of Health Professions

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Dental Care For Homeless Persons: Time For National Health Service Reform, Robert Witton, Martha Paisi Jan 2021

Dental Care For Homeless Persons: Time For National Health Service Reform, Robert Witton, Martha Paisi

Peninsula Dental School

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Comparative Analysis Of Interface Usability For Cybersecurity Applications, Wyly West Andrews Jan 2021

Comparative Analysis Of Interface Usability For Cybersecurity Applications, Wyly West Andrews

Computer Science

In cybersecurity, understanding the technologies and the best ways to interface with them is paramount for staying ahead of growing cyberthreats. Developers of cybersecurity software will benefit greatly from a greater understanding of how users prefer to interact with cybersecurity technology. In the modern world, two primary interface methods are currently used: the command-line interface (CLI) and the graphical user interface (GUI). This study is a survey and introspective into what benefits and drawbacks that each method has when in the hands of users who do not have a comprehensive background in cybersecurity. Untrained individuals showed proficiency when working with …

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Is Social Enterprise Good For Dentistry?, Robert Witton Jan 2021

Is Social Enterprise Good For Dentistry?, Robert Witton

Peninsula Dental School

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Assessment Of Engineering Methodologies For Increasing Cubesat Mission Success Rates, Abdulaziz Alanazi Jan 2021

Assessment Of Engineering Methodologies For Increasing Cubesat Mission Success Rates, Abdulaziz Alanazi

Computer Science

In the last twenty years, CubeSat Systems have gained popularity in educational institutions and commercial industries. CubeSats have attracted educators and manufacturers due to their ability to be quickly produced and their low cost, and small sizes and masses. However, while developers can swiftly design and build their CubeSats, with a team of students from different disciplines using COTS parts, this does not guarantee that the CubeSat mission will be successful. Statistics show that mission failure is frequent. For example, out of 270 “university-class” CubeSats, 139 failed in their mission between 2002 and 2016 [1]. Statistics also show that the …

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A New Structural Feature For Lysine Post-Translation Modification Prediction Using Machine Learning, Yuan Liu Jan 2021

A New Structural Feature For Lysine Post-Translation Modification Prediction Using Machine Learning, Yuan Liu

Computer Science

Lysine post-translational modification (PTM) plays a vital role in modulating multiple biological processes and functions. Lab-based lysine PTM identification is laborious and time-consuming, which impede large-scale screening. Many computational tools have been proposed to facilitate PTM identification in silico using sequence-based protein features. Protein structure is another crucial aspect of protein that should not be neglected. To our best knowledge, there is no structural feature dedicated to PTM identification. We proposed a novel spatial feature that captures rich structure information in a succinct form. The dimension of this feature is much lower than that of other sequence and structural features …

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Covid-19: Uk Frontline Intensivists' Emerging Learning, Hugh Montgomery, Niran Rehill, Luigi Camporota, Nicki Credland, Mike Grocott, Mark Hamilton, Daniel Martin, Brijesh Patel, Ganesh Suntharalingam, Tamas Szakmany, Shahana Uddin, Andre Vercueil, Mike Roberts Jan 2021

Covid-19: Uk Frontline Intensivists' Emerging Learning, Hugh Montgomery, Niran Rehill, Luigi Camporota, Nicki Credland, Mike Grocott, Mark Hamilton, Daniel Martin, Brijesh Patel, Ganesh Suntharalingam, Tamas Szakmany, Shahana Uddin, Andre Vercueil, Mike Roberts

Peninsula Medical School

The Intensive Care Society held a webinar on 3 April 2020 at which representatives from 11 of the most COVID-19 experienced hospital trusts in England and Wales shared learning around five specific topic areas in an open forum. This paper summarises the emerging learning and practice shared by those frontline clinicians.

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Htk Versus Multidose Cardioplegias For Myocardial Protection In Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis, Alexander C. Reynolds, Sanjay Asopa, Amit Modi, Nicola King Jan 2021

Htk Versus Multidose Cardioplegias For Myocardial Protection In Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis, Alexander C. Reynolds, Sanjay Asopa, Amit Modi, Nicola King

School of Biomedical Sciences

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A Comparison Of The Quality Of Image Acquisition Between Two Different Sidestream Dark Field Video-Microscopes, Jonny Coppel, Vassiliki Bountziouka, Daniel Martin, Edward Gilbert-Kawai Jan 2021

A Comparison Of The Quality Of Image Acquisition Between Two Different Sidestream Dark Field Video-Microscopes, Jonny Coppel, Vassiliki Bountziouka, Daniel Martin, Edward Gilbert-Kawai

Peninsula Medical School

AbstractSidestream dark field (SDF) imaging enables direct visualisation of the microvasculature from which quantification of key variables is possible. The new MicroScan USB3 (MS-U) video-microscope is a hand-held SDF device that has undergone significant technical upgrades from its predecessor, the MicroScan Analogue (MS-A). The MS-U claims superior quality of sublingual microcirculatory image acquisition over the MS-A, however, this has yet to be robustly confirmed. In this manuscript, we therefore compare the quality of image acquisition between these two devices. The microcirculation of healthy volunteers was visualised to generate thirty video images for each device. Two independent raters, blinded to the …

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Sustained Productivity And Respiration Of Degrading Kelp Detritus In The Shallow Benthos: Detached Or Broken, But Not Dead, N Frontier, Bettignies F De, A Foggo, D Davoult Jan 2021

Sustained Productivity And Respiration Of Degrading Kelp Detritus In The Shallow Benthos: Detached Or Broken, But Not Dead, N Frontier, Bettignies F De, A Foggo, D Davoult

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

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Editorial: Can Quantitative Fibrosis Assessment Be Used To Enhance Prediction Of Outcomes In Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease?, Prebashan Moodley, Ashwin D. Dhanda Jan 2021

Editorial: Can Quantitative Fibrosis Assessment Be Used To Enhance Prediction Of Outcomes In Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease?, Prebashan Moodley, Ashwin D. Dhanda

Peninsula Medical School

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Behaviour Change Approaches For Individuals With Diabetes To Improve Foot Self-Management: A Scoping Review, Joanne Paton, Sally Abey, Phil Hendy, Jennifer Williams, Richard Collings, Lynne Callaghan Jan 2021

Behaviour Change Approaches For Individuals With Diabetes To Improve Foot Self-Management: A Scoping Review, Joanne Paton, Sally Abey, Phil Hendy, Jennifer Williams, Richard Collings, Lynne Callaghan

School of Health Professions

Abstract Background Diabetes related foot complications are increasing in complexity, frequency and cost. The application of self-management strategies can reduce the risk of individuals developing foot complications. The type, range and nature of the literature focusing on interventions that support patients with diabetic foot self-management is unknown. This scoping review aimed to i) identify self-management actions and risky behaviour avoidance strategies within interventions, ii) map the theoretical functions through which these behaviour change interventions have an effect, iii) display gaps in the research. Methodology Arksey and Malley’s (2003) 5 stage framework was followed to conduct the scoping study. This methodological …

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Identification Of Deliberate Catheter Motion At The Left Atrial Posterior Wall During Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Validity Of Respiratory Motion Adjustment, Dr Tomlinson, K Biscombe, J True, J Hosking, Aj Streeter Jan 2021

Identification Of Deliberate Catheter Motion At The Left Atrial Posterior Wall During Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Validity Of Respiratory Motion Adjustment, Dr Tomlinson, K Biscombe, J True, J Hosking, Aj Streeter

Peninsula Medical School

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Assessment Of Hepatic Steatosis By Controlled Attenuation Parameter Using The M And Xl Probes: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis, David Petroff, Valentin Blank, Philip N. Newsome, Shalimar, Cosmin Sebastian Voican, Maja Thiele, Lédinghen V De, Stephan Baumeler, Wah Kheong Chan, Gabriel Perlemuter, Ana Carolina Cardoso, Sandeep Aggarwal, Magali Sasso, Peter J. Eddowes, Michael Allison, Emmanuel Tsochatzis, Quentin M. Anstee, David Sheridan, Jeremy F. Cobbold, Sylvie Naveau, Monica Lupsor-Platon, Sebastian Mueller, Aleksander Krag, Marie Irles-Depe, David Semela, Gl-H Wong, Vw-S Wong, Cristiane A. Villela-Nogueira, Harshit Garg, Harshit Garg, Johannes Wiegand, Thomas Karlas Jan 2021

Assessment Of Hepatic Steatosis By Controlled Attenuation Parameter Using The M And Xl Probes: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis, David Petroff, Valentin Blank, Philip N. Newsome, Shalimar, Cosmin Sebastian Voican, Maja Thiele, Lédinghen V De, Stephan Baumeler, Wah Kheong Chan, Gabriel Perlemuter, Ana Carolina Cardoso, Sandeep Aggarwal, Magali Sasso, Peter J. Eddowes, Michael Allison, Emmanuel Tsochatzis, Quentin M. Anstee, David Sheridan, Jeremy F. Cobbold, Sylvie Naveau, Monica Lupsor-Platon, Sebastian Mueller, Aleksander Krag, Marie Irles-Depe, David Semela, Gl-H Wong, Vw-S Wong, Cristiane A. Villela-Nogueira, Harshit Garg, Harshit Garg, Johannes Wiegand, Thomas Karlas

Peninsula Medical School

No abstract provided.

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Emergent Coastal Behaviour Results In Extreme Dune Erosion Decoupled From Hydrodynamic Forcing, Simon Hird, Christopher Stokes, Gerd Masselink Jan 2021

Emergent Coastal Behaviour Results In Extreme Dune Erosion Decoupled From Hydrodynamic Forcing, Simon Hird, Christopher Stokes, Gerd Masselink

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

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"Better Safe Than Sorry": Social Media Responses To Emerging Covid-19 Research In The News, Mckenna Matty Wegner Jan 2021

"Better Safe Than Sorry": Social Media Responses To Emerging Covid-19 Research In The News, Mckenna Matty Wegner

English

In late 2019 and early 2020, the world faced the onset of a novel virus, SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19 or Coronavirus, that would ultimately impact the lives of millions around the world. The COVID-19 Pandemic brought widespread attention to both the scientific process and communication of research from researchers through media outlets to the public. This study examines public responses to emerging and changing scientific research on surface transmission of COVID-19 as it was reported in New York Times articles during three different points in the pandemic. Three articles, published in March, May, and November of 2020, offer developing …

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A Numerical Investigation Of The Sealing Performance And The Strength Of A Raised Face Metallic Bolted Flange Joint, Muhsin Aljuboury, Md Jahir Rizvi, Stephen Grove, Richard Cullen Jan 2021

A Numerical Investigation Of The Sealing Performance And The Strength Of A Raised Face Metallic Bolted Flange Joint, Muhsin Aljuboury, Md Jahir Rizvi, Stephen Grove, Richard Cullen

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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New Algorithm For Optimised Fitting Of Dic Data To Crack Tip Plastic Zone Using The Cjp Model, B Yang, Z Wei, Fa Díaz, Z Liao, Mn James Jan 2021

New Algorithm For Optimised Fitting Of Dic Data To Crack Tip Plastic Zone Using The Cjp Model, B Yang, Z Wei, Fa Díaz, Z Liao, Mn James

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The work presented in this paper provides guidance in optimally determining the appropriate fitting region used in digital image correlation (DIC) when fitting a crack tip field model to DIC data. In this work, the technique is applied to the CJP crack tip field model and uses the Levenberg-Marguardt (L-M) iterative method to solve for the crack tip position. This is combined with an error analysis of the main term of the Williams series expansion for crack tip stresses and the extrapolation of Saint-Venant’s principle to determine the optimum fitting region for use in DIC fit with the multi-parameter solution …

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Limitations Of Small-Scale Yielding For Fatigue Crack Growth, B Marques, Mf Borges, Fv Antunes, Jm Vasco-Olmo, Fa Díaz, Mn James Jan 2021

Limitations Of Small-Scale Yielding For Fatigue Crack Growth, B Marques, Mf Borges, Fv Antunes, Jm Vasco-Olmo, Fa Díaz, Mn James

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The work described here has led to a simple criterion that defines the boundary of the small-scale yielding, SSY, regime to avoid invalid use of the LEFM parameter, ΔK, as the characterising parameter for fatigue crack growth rate. The approach proposed is based on the analysis of crack tip opening displacement, CTOD, and its separation into elastic and plastic components. SSY conditions are shown to dominate when the elastic component of CTOD is >75% of the total CTOD measured at a distance of 8 μm (the finite element mesh size) behind the crack tip, i.e., Δδe/Δδt > 75%. Large-scale yielding, LSY, …

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Centennial High: A School For Hope And Growth, Augustina Teuber Jan 2021

Centennial High: A School For Hope And Growth, Augustina Teuber

Architecture Theses

In this paper, high school design is evaluated in order to better support the mental health of its occupants. The alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and violence among youth over the past few decades demonstrates the importance of changing society’s current trajectory. Thus this paper aims to clarify the extent design impacts users and how educational buildings can benefit adolescent mental health. Literature analysis from a diverse range of fields guides these conclusions. Additionally, case study analysis and logical argumentation are employed to identify practical solutions. Ultimately, an example design for a mental health conscious public school is purposed.

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Connecting Us, Taylor Ford Jan 2021

Connecting Us, Taylor Ford

Architecture Theses

Imagine experiencing multiple different cities and cultures within a single day. In Europe, this is easily accessible, partly because of the close proximity and small scale of countries, but also because of their means of travel. The ease and speed of their train system make traveling between countries almost effortless, so what has prevented the United States from doing so as well? The distance, as the crow flies, from London to Paris is about 212 miles, similar to Fargo to Minneapolis at 207 miles. However, the drive from Fargo approaches four hours, whereas a train ride from London barely breaks …

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Comparative Mechanical And Microstructural Properties Of High Calcium Fly Ash One-Part Geopolymers Activated With Na2sio3-Anhydrous And Naalo2, Ooi Wan-En, Liew Yun-Ming, Heah Cheng-Yong, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Long Yuan Li, Li Ngee Ho, Foo Kai Loong, Ong Shee-Ween, Ng Hui-Teng, Ng Yong-Sing, Nur Ain Jaya Jan 2021

Comparative Mechanical And Microstructural Properties Of High Calcium Fly Ash One-Part Geopolymers Activated With Na2sio3-Anhydrous And Naalo2, Ooi Wan-En, Liew Yun-Ming, Heah Cheng-Yong, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Long Yuan Li, Li Ngee Ho, Foo Kai Loong, Ong Shee-Ween, Ng Hui-Teng, Ng Yong-Sing, Nur Ain Jaya

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This paper investigates the effect of varying solid alkali activators on the fresh and hardened properties and microstructural changes of one-part geopolymers (OPGs). Single and binary solid alkali activators were used to activate high calcium fly ash. The alkali activators were either solely sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3) or a combination of sodium aluminate (NaAlO2) and sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3). The OPG activated with anhydrous Na2SiO3 achieved an excellent 28-day compressive strength of 83.6 MPa while OPG activated with NaAlO2 and Na2SiO3 attained a compressive strength of 45.1 MPa. The Na2SiO3-activated OPG demonstrated better fluidity than the OPG activated with NaAlO2 and Na2SiO3 …

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Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Manchester Consensus, Ra Dunne, D Aarsland, Jt O’Brien, Et Al Jan 2021

Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Manchester Consensus, Ra Dunne, D Aarsland, Jt O’Brien, Et Al

Peninsula Medical School

Given considerable variation in diagnostic and therapeutic practice, there is a need for national guidance on the use of neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, cognitive testing, follow-up and diagnostic terminology in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is a heterogenous clinical syndrome reflecting a change in cognitive function and deficits on neuropsychological testing but relatively intact activities of daily living. MCI is a risk state for further cognitive and functional decline with 5–15% of people developing dementia per year. However, ~50% remain stable at 5 years and in a minority, symptoms resolve over time. There is considerable debate about whether MCI is a …

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Exploring The Concept Of Prevescalation Through The Lens Of Trauma: The Role Of Students And Teachers, Vimbayi Sandra Chinopfukutwa Jan 2021

Exploring The Concept Of Prevescalation Through The Lens Of Trauma: The Role Of Students And Teachers, Vimbayi Sandra Chinopfukutwa

Human Development and Family Science

Numerous studies highlight that adolescence is the peak period of risk for trauma and its negative effects on physical and mental health. The current research focused on two studies examining whether training students and teachers in schools on effective strategies such as trauma-informed practices (TIPs) may help those who have experienced trauma build resilience and prevent the negative effects of trauma from progressing to adulthood. Study one examined the degree of trauma exposure, the role that students play in the implementation of TIPs, and the extent to which implementing TIPs impacts their lives. Participants were students (aged 15-18) participating in …

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Living Streets Within Downtown Fargo: A Living Street That Focuses On The Pedestrian, Environmental, And Social Design Elements In Downtown Cores, Matthew Keller Jan 2021

Living Streets Within Downtown Fargo: A Living Street That Focuses On The Pedestrian, Environmental, And Social Design Elements In Downtown Cores, Matthew Keller

Landscape Architecture Theses

With downtown Fargo continuing to change with new multi-use buildings and parking garages, the focus should now be on the streets. Over the past couple years there has been multiple parking garages built within a mile of downtown Broadway. The question then came to me, was the street parking necessary and what could the street scape look like if the parking were removed. This thesis is to create a potential model for a living street scape in dense downtown city bodies. The design focuses on pedestrian, social, environment aspects of the street. These design aspects will provide opportunities for the …

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Hippotherapy Sensory Trails In Stewartville, Mn, Madison Long Jan 2021

Hippotherapy Sensory Trails In Stewartville, Mn, Madison Long

Landscape Architecture Theses

This thesis will focus on healthcare and therapeutic design with the major focus being hippo-therapy trails for young individuals with anxiety, depression and Sensory Processing Disorder. Hippo-therapy or equine therapy has been used in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) for over forty years and continues to grow and evolve. Anxiety and depression are also growing more than ever in young people due to the societal pressures on their generation. The purpose of this thesis is to create a community-based program that combines horseback riding and sensory trails. This trail will be an additional element that is applied to an existing equestrian …

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