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King's College London (University of London)

1. Power, Robert William Leonard. Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64.

Degree: PhD, 2013, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/federation-to-new-nationhood(62ee8864-9297-4fd6-a139-a0a34955a665).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650745

► This thesis aims to contribute to our understanding of the development and significance of anti-colonial nationalism within Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland between 1953 and 1964.… (more)

▼ This thesis aims to contribute to our understanding of the development and significance of anti-colonial nationalism within Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland between 1953 and 1964. Reappraising the work of David Mulford and Robert Rotberg, the thesis will focus upon the means by which Kenneth Kaunda’s United National Independence Party and Hastings Banda’s Malawi Congress Party came to dominate the national agenda in the 1950s and 60s. Emphasis will be placed upon the extent to which African politicians successfully mobilised the African people against the Federation, translating complex political arguments and winning support for their own, exclusive, national ideal. Galvanised by the imposition of the Central African Federation, the political elite embarked upon an ambitious programme to politically educate the African masses. The initial objective was to win African advancement within the Federal context in the hope that this might eventually translate into African majority government. When such changes were not forthcoming, and when the Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesian governments embarked upon a campaign to suppress African political parties in 1959, nationalist objectives subsequently changed. As the British appeared blind to African politicisation, political leaders turned away from Britain as the supposed ‘protector’ of African interests and instead came to call for African self-government in an independent Zambia and Malawi. In so doing they drew upon the support of powerful pan-African, and international, allies who encouraged MCP and UNIP politicians to accept nothing less than their desired goal of independence and helped to place pressure upon the British government to resolve an increasingly untenable situation in Central Africa. The thesis will contribute to the historiography in two principal ways. In the first instance, the thesis will seek to contemporise accounts of the rise of nationalism that emerged in the immediate post-independence period, proposing that the rise of UNIP and the MCP was not always as inevitable as such accounts would imply. Rather, it depended upon the initiative, foresight, and abilities of African politicians in winning the confidence and support of the African masses. It depended also, after 1959, upon the ability of nationalist leaders to forge links between party and nation and, crucially, upon an expanding network of pan-African and international anticolonial allies. It is here that the thesis will hope to make an original contribution to the prevailing historiography by demonstrating that the development of nationalism did not solely occur within an exclusively Zambian-Malawian context. The success of mobilisation campaigns, and indeed the independence struggle, rested heavily upon the support of external allies who proved vital in both pressuring the British and lending moral and financial support to African politicians. By such means, it is hoped that the thesis will go some way to emphasising the importance of extending the study of Zambian and Malawian independence…

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Power, R. W. L. (2013). Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/federation-to-new-nationhood(62ee8864-9297-4fd6-a139-a0a34955a665).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650745

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Power, Robert William Leonard. “Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/federation-to-new-nationhood(62ee8864-9297-4fd6-a139-a0a34955a665).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650745.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Power, Robert William Leonard. “Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Power RWL. Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/federation-to-new-nationhood(62ee8864-9297-4fd6-a139-a0a34955a665).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650745.

Council of Science Editors:

Power RWL. Federation to new nationhood : the development of nationalism in northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1950-64. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/federation-to-new-nationhood(62ee8864-9297-4fd6-a139-a0a34955a665).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650745

King's College London (University of London)

2. Dawes, Margaret M. Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm.

Degree: PhD, 2007, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/workplace-mathematics – a-study-of-mathematics-in-use-in-the-uk-assurance-division-of-an-international-accounting-firm(c8233a5f-b4db-4950-96cb-9c5b166cde62).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547742

► This study aims primarily to show how mathematics is actually performed in everyday work. It is set in the UK assurance division of an international… (more)

▼ This study aims primarily to show how mathematics is actually performed in everyday work. It is set in the UK assurance division of an international accounting firm. The study's epistemological foundations are derived from Wittgenstein's views on rule governed practice. It comprised observing ten principal participants, accountants and an administrative assistant, at work in eleven extended observations. Lave's theory of situated cognition, Hutchins' distributed cognition framework and textual analysis were mainly used to analyse data. Luhmann's system theory underpins a distinction made between mathematics of the discipline of mathematics and that used in everyday work. It also provides a framework for dealing with complexity. A definition of workplace mathematics is grounded in participants' practices, following Nunes et al. 's definition of street mathematics. The complex picture observed is reported through case studies of telling episodes. Participants' actions were substantially determined by the tasks undertaken and surrounding contexts, but their extant knowledge and skills were also critical to competent performance. The mathematics used was embedded in the tasks/texts and, through analysis, is rendered explicit. Generally no mathematics beyond that studied in the higher tier GCSE mathematics was required. Nevertheless it was used with considerable sophistication. The findings describe " the mathematicsu sed, " the extensive and varied ways in which it was used, and " some of the factors that contribute to competent/expert performance, including collaboration and teamwork, and on the job learning and innovation. Two additional critical findings, which are derived from theoretical considerations and observation, are: " how we come to do and to know is dependent upon teaching, coaching and induction into practice; and " an individual's understanding, knowledge and skill in workplace mathematics is achieved through the practice of engaging in work. Although the findings are situationally specific, continuities in practice across individuals and situations observed, and findings reported in other studies enable tentative suggestions to be made about functional mathematics curricula

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Dawes, M. M. (2007). Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/workplace-mathematics – a-study-of-mathematics-in-use-in-the-uk-assurance-division-of-an-international-accounting-firm(c8233a5f-b4db-4950-96cb-9c5b166cde62).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547742

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dawes, Margaret M. “Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/workplace-mathematics – a-study-of-mathematics-in-use-in-the-uk-assurance-division-of-an-international-accounting-firm(c8233a5f-b4db-4950-96cb-9c5b166cde62).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547742.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dawes, Margaret M. “Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm.” 2007. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Dawes MM. Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2007. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/workplace-mathematics – a-study-of-mathematics-in-use-in-the-uk-assurance-division-of-an-international-accounting-firm(c8233a5f-b4db-4950-96cb-9c5b166cde62).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547742.

Council of Science Editors:

Dawes MM. Workplace mathematics : a study of mathematics in use in the UK Assurance Division of an international accounting firm. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2007. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/workplace-mathematics – a-study-of-mathematics-in-use-in-the-uk-assurance-division-of-an-international-accounting-firm(c8233a5f-b4db-4950-96cb-9c5b166cde62).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547742

King's College London (University of London)

3. Hsu, Anna. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system.

Degree: PhD, 2012, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hydrogen-sulfide-h2s-and-the-cardiovascular-system%28c1361731-0831-46f6-803a-c276ee71a4d6%29.html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628117

► Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has relatively recently been added to a list of endogenously produced gaseous signalling molecules. Our understanding of the science of H2S has… (more)

▼ Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has relatively recently been added to a list of endogenously produced gaseous signalling molecules. Our understanding of the science of H2S has advanced rapidly in recent years as exemplified by the fact that within a mere 10 years a range of H2S releasing drugs have already been discovered and some indeed are entering clinical trials. However, the precise biological roles of endogenous H2S are not fully understood. In this respect, slow releasing H2S donors, such as GYY4137, have played a part in elucidating the complex roles of this gas in the body and are also beginning to show promise as possible therapeutics in inflammation - an area in which the function of H2S remains ambiguous. This thesis attempts to provide some additional clarity to the biological significance endogenous H2S. The first part of this work examines the release of endothelial cell derived H2S in vitro and the consequences of knocking out nitric oxide synthase on tissue H2S biosynthesis in mice. As part of this study, I show that the methods currently utilised to measure H2S are insufficiently sensitive/reliable to demonstrate the release of H2S synthesis from endothelial cells in vitro. In addition, data reported herein has demonstrated that knocking out endothelial cell nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) results in a presumably compensatory increase in tissue H2S synthesising activity associated with increased protein levels of the H2S synthesising enzyme, cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE). The second part of this thesis examines the role of H2S in inflammation and provides further evidence for its anti-inflammatory activity both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, this thesis has shown the ‘added benefit’ of slow-releasing H2S donors (c.f. 3 conventional sulpide salt based donors) in that the H2S released from slow-releasing donors is sustained and does not instantaneously expose cells to potentially cytotoxic amounts of H2S. Identifying a need for additional slow releasing H2S donors attempts were made to examine the H2S releasing ability and antioxidant capacity of a library of additional compounds. As a result of this work, a novel compound, ZJ802 was shown to exhibit more potent antioxidant ability than the currently commercially available H2S donors and was further shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity both in vitro and in vivo. Overall, the roles of H2S in physiology are not clear. Current methods to detect H2S are flawed. Thus, the necessity for pharmacological tools, such as slow releasing H2S donors and selective H2S synthesising enzyme inhibitors, cannot be overemphasised. Whilst the possible use of H2S donors in the clinic has been raised there is still a need for more detailed preclinical, pharmacokinetic and long term drug safety and toxicological studies.

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Hsu, A. (2012). Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hydrogen-sulfide-h2s-and-the-cardiovascular-system%28c1361731-0831-46f6-803a-c276ee71a4d6%29.html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628117

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hsu, Anna. “Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hydrogen-sulfide-h2s-and-the-cardiovascular-system%28c1361731-0831-46f6-803a-c276ee71a4d6%29.html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628117.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hsu, Anna. “Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hsu A. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hydrogen-sulfide-h2s-and-the-cardiovascular-system%28c1361731-0831-46f6-803a-c276ee71a4d6%29.html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628117.

Council of Science Editors:

Hsu A. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and the cardiovascular system. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2012. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hydrogen-sulfide-h2s-and-the-cardiovascular-system%28c1361731-0831-46f6-803a-c276ee71a4d6%29.html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628117

King's College London (University of London)

4. Deters, Christian. Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intelligent-assembly-of-wind-turbine-hubs(fa88b634-aa36-4e71-bd12-62352873ca93).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656907

► The fast growing wind turbine industry is expected to play a major role in solving our energy needs in the future. At present turbine manufacturing… (more)

▼ The fast growing wind turbine industry is expected to play a major role in solving our energy needs in the future. At present turbine manufacturing is performed mostly manually. Due to market growth the economical peak point is reached where an automated assembly concept can be introduced. This thesis focuses on the assembly of the wind turbine hub, in particular, on the bolt tightening process for the wind turbine bearing assembly, contributing to EU project COSMOS. Within this industrial research project, bolt tightening has been identified as an important research problem and the control strategies derived in this PhD thesis contributed to the activities of COSMOS. A wind turbine hub has three bearings which are assembled using multiple bolts (in current wind turbines, this can be up to 128 bolts). With the need to conform to stringent safety requirements and with the aim to produce long-lasting systems, the desired clamping force between the nut and a counteracting flange needs to be accurately and reliably achieved as a result of the tightening process. This thesis analyses the bolt tightening process divided into several tightening stages, with each stage addressing particular control and safety problems. The introduced fuzzy control architecture makes use of membership functions combined with linguistic rules to set the control target (which are specific torque and angle levels for the investigated wind turbine assembly process) to ensure that the desired clamping force is reached successfully and accurately. The control results (step response of the final control values and final clamping force) have been compared to more traditional control paradigms, including the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. Experiments have shown that the accuracy improved and the standard deviation of the Fuzzy controller is more than 4 times lower than the one achieved using the PID controller. The bolt system has been further analysed and a numerical state space model has been identified using an experimental identification method. The found model has been used to identify suitable control gains for a proportional-integral (PI) control strategy and were then fine-tuned using an online learning process based on a genetic algorithm (GA). Error detection and avoidance is another important aspect when assembling safety-critical systems such as wind turbines. This PhD study introduces an error detection mechanism that is active during the bolt tightening process and integrated with the fuzzy control architecture used for bolt tightening. This is achieved by defining additional membership functions and linguistic rules for error detection. The error detection mechanism is based on a logic based approach terminating the tightening process when critical control parameters are exceeded.

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Deters, C. (2014). Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intelligent-assembly-of-wind-turbine-hubs(fa88b634-aa36-4e71-bd12-62352873ca93).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656907

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Deters, Christian. “Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intelligent-assembly-of-wind-turbine-hubs(fa88b634-aa36-4e71-bd12-62352873ca93).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656907.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Deters, Christian. “Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Deters C. Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intelligent-assembly-of-wind-turbine-hubs(fa88b634-aa36-4e71-bd12-62352873ca93).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656907.

Council of Science Editors:

Deters C. Intelligent assembly of wind turbine hubs. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intelligent-assembly-of-wind-turbine-hubs(fa88b634-aa36-4e71-bd12-62352873ca93).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656907

King's College London (University of London)

5. Mowbray, Fiona Margaret. Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/risk-communication-behaviour-change-and-tickborne-disease-in-the-uk(0b97e7b1-f996-48e0-ba58-f42500da5be5).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656903

► Tick-borne disease represents a growing problem in the UK. While some communications materials exist which encourage members of the public to adopt precautionary behaviours when… (more)

▼ Tick-borne disease represents a growing problem in the UK. While some communications materials exist which encourage members of the public to adopt precautionary behaviours when in tick affected areas, these have not been informed by empirical evidence as to what factors promote uptake of protective behaviours and have not had their effectiveness formally tested. This research: • Identified knowledge and perceptions of risk concerning tick-borne disease in the UK that were associated with uptake of health protective behaviours; • Designed new communications materials promoting the uptake of health protective behaviours; • Tested whether the effect of these new materials was improved by also incorporating messages designed to reduce the emotion of disgust. Qualitative interviews allowed understanding of the thought processes of experts and the public with regards to the risk posed by ticks and tick-borne disease. Tick checking emerged as the most effective and accepted protective behaviour. A quantitative survey with members of London-based outdoor groups provided data showing that knowledge, perceived likelihood of being bitten, self-efficacy about tick removal and lower levels of disgust were the strongest predictors of checking behaviour. Both the qualitative and quantitative data fed into the design of communication materials that served as interventions against tick-borne disease risks. These were tested in a pilot randomised controlled trial where members of the public were sent one of three versions of the intervention, one including disgust reduction messages, one with messages based on behaviour change techniques developed from conventional models within health psychology and one with existing messages. The intervention based on conventional theories of health psychology proved most effective at increasing the uptake of tick checking behaviour and disgust reduction appeared to decrease behavioural engagement. Future research is needed to investigate the role of disgust as a driver of behaviour change, while policy makers need to be aware of the importance of engaging with the public and incorporating elements of health psychology theory into intervention design.

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Mowbray, F. M. (2014). Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/risk-communication-behaviour-change-and-tickborne-disease-in-the-uk(0b97e7b1-f996-48e0-ba58-f42500da5be5).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656903

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mowbray, Fiona Margaret. “Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/risk-communication-behaviour-change-and-tickborne-disease-in-the-uk(0b97e7b1-f996-48e0-ba58-f42500da5be5).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656903.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mowbray, Fiona Margaret. “Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mowbray FM. Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/risk-communication-behaviour-change-and-tickborne-disease-in-the-uk(0b97e7b1-f996-48e0-ba58-f42500da5be5).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656903.

Council of Science Editors:

Mowbray FM. Risk communication, behaviour change and tick-borne disease in the UK. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/risk-communication-behaviour-change-and-tickborne-disease-in-the-uk(0b97e7b1-f996-48e0-ba58-f42500da5be5).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656903

King's College London (University of London)

6. Watermeyer, Tamlyn Julie. Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/emotional-processing-and-social-cognition-in-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als – motor-neuron-disease-mnd(e3552e39-2127-40a8-8035-357b66edd75d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650758

► Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a debilitating and life–limiting neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscle atrophy and spasticity. A small proportion of ALS patients experience… (more)

▼ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a debilitating and life–limiting neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscle atrophy and spasticity. A small proportion of ALS patients experience co–morbid Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Milder cognitive–behavioural changes have been noted in ALS patients without dementia. In these patients, deficits in executive functioning, language, memory and behaviour have been documented. Recently, changes to emotional processing and social cognition (EMOSOC) in ALS have also been reported, albeit with inconsistent findings. The primary aims of the current thesis were i) to delineate the nature and extent of changes in EMOSOC in ALS and ii) to determine the relationship between such changes and interindividual differences in mood, behaviour, personality, empathy and ALS–related executive dysfunction. The results of the study indicate a profile of predominant executive dysfunction, with relative sparing of EMOSOC in non–demented ALS patients. However, the ALS patients did show impaired performance on a task requiring the attribution of thoughts and feelings to characters from cartoons and vignettes. ALS patients’ performance on EMOSOC tasks was predicted by their performance on tests of executive function, above and beyond mood, behaviour, personality and empathy variables. As a secondary aim, the impact of patients’ cognitive and behavioural changes on ALS caregivers’ outcomes (mood, perceived strain, burden and marital satisfaction) were examined. The data indicated patients’ behavioural dysfunction and functional impairment as key predictors of caregivers’ outcomes. Exploratory analyses revealed differences between patients’ and caregivers’ perceptions of patients’ personality, empathy and behaviour; these differences were associated with caregiver outcomes. In summary, the current thesis characterises the profile of EMOSOC changes in non–demented ALS and highlights the role of ALS–related executive dysfunction in these changes. It also assesses the relative impact of patients’ disease, cognitive and behavioural changes on ALS caregivers.

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Watermeyer, T. J. (2014). Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND). (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/emotional-processing-and-social-cognition-in-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als – motor-neuron-disease-mnd(e3552e39-2127-40a8-8035-357b66edd75d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650758

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Watermeyer, Tamlyn Julie. “Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND).” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/emotional-processing-and-social-cognition-in-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als – motor-neuron-disease-mnd(e3552e39-2127-40a8-8035-357b66edd75d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650758.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Watermeyer, Tamlyn Julie. “Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND).” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Watermeyer TJ. Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/emotional-processing-and-social-cognition-in-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als – motor-neuron-disease-mnd(e3552e39-2127-40a8-8035-357b66edd75d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650758.

Council of Science Editors:

Watermeyer TJ. Emotional processing and social cognition in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease (MND). [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/emotional-processing-and-social-cognition-in-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als – motor-neuron-disease-mnd(e3552e39-2127-40a8-8035-357b66edd75d).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650758

King's College London (University of London)

7. Fleming, Michael. Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sigmamodels-in-kacmoody-algebras-and-mtheory(a56f41b6-082a-47ec-8a21-5145e2d03f5f).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650790

► We discuss the historical evidence for the conjecture that the non-linear realisation of the Kac-Moody algebra E8+++, which will be referred to as E11, describes… (more)

▼ We discuss the historical evidence for the conjecture that the non-linear realisation of the Kac-Moody algebra E8+++, which will be referred to as E11, describes the extension of eleven-dimensional supergravity known as M-theory. The algebraic background is presented and some of the consequences of the conjecture are explored. In particular, we present the construction of half-BPS branes using the E11 solution generating element with low-level roots before discussing the role of general roots in the solution generating method. The correspondence between roots within E11 and brane solutions is used to reproduce the rules for brane congurations which lead to bound and marginal states. Using these rules, we present the embeddings of simply-laced algebras within E11 with their supergravity solution interpretation. The use of non-linear sigma-models with symmetric spaces to describe the hidden symmetries of gravity, as well as extended gravitational theories, is reviewed. Examples include: the original work of Ehlers, the more general construction of axisymmetric stationary solutions and theories which are consistent truncations of eleven-dimensional supergravity. It is shown that these symmetries generate non-linear transformations of solutions, of which many have well-understood physical interpretations. Applications of the target space symmetries are described and used to generate and transform between solutions. Motivated by the use of null geodesics on symmetric spaces to describe solutions of theories with hidden symmetries, we construct one-dimensional sigma models. These models are built with cosets of normal real forms of the nite, simply-laced algebras and general involution invariant subalgebras. The SL(n;R)=SO(p; q) models, with n 4, are reproduced before we present our work with general An(n), Dn(n) and En(n). Solutions are presented for algebras of low rank and used, iteratively, to construct solutions of arbitrary rank. These models are embedded into A+++ n(n) algebras to generate dual-gravity solutions and E11(11) to generate supergravity solutions with the congurations which are classied in the preliminary material. A special set of maximal co-dimension A2(2) solutions embedded within A+++ n(n) are considered which form a telescopic series of nite algebras within A+ 2(2). These are shown to interpolate between known gravity solutions and exotic objects. We discuss and interpret the gravitational theory extensions which these objects are solutions of. We show that bound states of branes with various algebraic congurations are shown to possess symmetries which are easily described within the sigma model. Several examples are provided and we discuss the role of these symmetries in solution generation.

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Fleming, M. (2014). Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sigmamodels-in-kacmoody-algebras-and-mtheory(a56f41b6-082a-47ec-8a21-5145e2d03f5f).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650790

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fleming, Michael. “Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sigmamodels-in-kacmoody-algebras-and-mtheory(a56f41b6-082a-47ec-8a21-5145e2d03f5f).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650790.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fleming, Michael. “Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fleming M. Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sigmamodels-in-kacmoody-algebras-and-mtheory(a56f41b6-082a-47ec-8a21-5145e2d03f5f).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650790.

Council of Science Editors:

Fleming M. Sigma-models in Kac-Moody algebras and M-theory. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sigmamodels-in-kacmoody-algebras-and-mtheory(a56f41b6-082a-47ec-8a21-5145e2d03f5f).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650790

King's College London (University of London)

8. Charusilawong, Nattachai. The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-effect-of-rd-technological-spillovers-and-absorptive-capacity-on-productivity-and-profitability-of-automobile-and-electronics-firms-in-japan(97057847-874d-4fb5-82f3-76a362fc13ff).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650787

► It is widely accepted that R&D is a key factor explaining performance at both macro and micro-levels. At the micro level, it is thought that… (more)

▼ It is widely accepted that R&D is a key factor explaining performance at both macro and micro-levels. At the micro level, it is thought that firm‘s R&D activities contribute to productivity and profitability by improving efficiency and delivering new products. What is unclear is the role that technology spillovers play in firm performance and the importance that absorptive capacity plays in helping firms benefit from these spillovers. This thesis fills this gap by addressing three issues: the impact of firm R&D on performance as measured by labour productivity and profitability; the impact of technological spillovers on this performance; and the formalisation of absorptive capacity in order to examine the indirect effect of the firm‘s technological effort. Of secondary importance is the bi-directional relationship between R&D and profitability. The empirical context for this study is the Japanese automotive and electronics industries. Japan is an appropriate context because both the automotive and electronics manufacturing industries are considering some of the world leading innovators. Three empirical chapters address these issues in turn. The first explores the productivity effects of internal R&D activities, intra-industry spillovers, inter-industry spillovers and absorptive capacity. It adopts production function framework, and random and fixed effects panel data estimators. The second empirical chapter considers the effect of these factors on profitability. It applies dynamic regression models and autoregressive distributed lag empirical methodologies. Results in both empirical chapters indicate that internal R&D activities undertaken by the firm directly enhance performance and indirectly foster the capability to internalise outside knowledge. The third chapter assesses the reverse impact of profitability on the firm‘s R&D investments. Little evidence of profitability effect on R&D is found in the automobile industry whereas a fall in profit motivates electronics firms to engage more innovative activities. This thesis contributes to the literature on the impact of technology on performance at the micro-level. It sheds the light on the significance of technological externalities and the importance of absorptive capacity. The empirical analysis presented in this thesis provides insights into the direct and indirect role of firm R&D on performance, which will be of interest to managers. It also raises policy implications in bolstering the private sector‘s incentive to undertake R&D in order to cultivate the pool of technological spillovers.

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Charusilawong, N. (2014). The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-effect-of-rd-technological-spillovers-and-absorptive-capacity-on-productivity-and-profitability-of-automobile-and-electronics-firms-in-japan(97057847-874d-4fb5-82f3-76a362fc13ff).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650787

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Charusilawong, Nattachai. “The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-effect-of-rd-technological-spillovers-and-absorptive-capacity-on-productivity-and-profitability-of-automobile-and-electronics-firms-in-japan(97057847-874d-4fb5-82f3-76a362fc13ff).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650787.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Charusilawong, Nattachai. “The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Charusilawong N. The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-effect-of-rd-technological-spillovers-and-absorptive-capacity-on-productivity-and-profitability-of-automobile-and-electronics-firms-in-japan(97057847-874d-4fb5-82f3-76a362fc13ff).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650787.

Council of Science Editors:

Charusilawong N. The effect of R&D, technological spillovers and absorptive capacity on productivity and profitability of automobile and electronics firms in Japan. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-effect-of-rd-technological-spillovers-and-absorptive-capacity-on-productivity-and-profitability-of-automobile-and-electronics-firms-in-japan(97057847-874d-4fb5-82f3-76a362fc13ff).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650787

King's College London (University of London)

9. Niblaeus, Erik Gunnar. German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150.

Degree: PhD, 2010, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/german-influence-on-religious-practice-in-scandinavia-c-10501150(69883e31-9a94-4527-97b5-7ec9a05afd9c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539896

► The thesis is concerned with the later stages of Christianisation of Scandinavia, following the missionary period, when the church was consolidated and given secure foundations… (more)

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Niblaeus, E. G. (2010). German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/german-influence-on-religious-practice-in-scandinavia-c-10501150(69883e31-9a94-4527-97b5-7ec9a05afd9c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539896

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Niblaeus, Erik Gunnar. “German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/german-influence-on-religious-practice-in-scandinavia-c-10501150(69883e31-9a94-4527-97b5-7ec9a05afd9c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539896.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Niblaeus, Erik Gunnar. “German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Niblaeus EG. German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/german-influence-on-religious-practice-in-scandinavia-c-10501150(69883e31-9a94-4527-97b5-7ec9a05afd9c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539896.

Council of Science Editors:

Niblaeus EG. German influence on religious practice in Scandinavia, c. 1050-1150. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2010. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/german-influence-on-religious-practice-in-scandinavia-c-10501150(69883e31-9a94-4527-97b5-7ec9a05afd9c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539896

King's College London (University of London)

10. Stewart-Parker, William John. The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century.

Degree: PhD, 2015, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-bassets-of-high-wycombe(ffe7bda8-2181-4379-a318-cd257fc5b817).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650775

► This thesis will examine the careers of Alan Basset of High Wycombe and his descendants, in politics, government and society in the thirteenth century. Alan’s… (more)

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Stewart-Parker, W. J. (2015). The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-bassets-of-high-wycombe(ffe7bda8-2181-4379-a318-cd257fc5b817).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650775

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stewart-Parker, William John. “The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-bassets-of-high-wycombe(ffe7bda8-2181-4379-a318-cd257fc5b817).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650775.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stewart-Parker, William John. “The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Stewart-Parker WJ. The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-bassets-of-high-wycombe(ffe7bda8-2181-4379-a318-cd257fc5b817).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650775.

Council of Science Editors:

Stewart-Parker WJ. The Bassets of High Wycombe : politics, lordship, locality and culture in the thirteenth century. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-bassets-of-high-wycombe(ffe7bda8-2181-4379-a318-cd257fc5b817).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650775

King's College London (University of London)

11. Smith, Lindsay Murray. Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ethnic-differences-in-caregiving-processes-in-firstepisode-psychosis(66f70fff-a099-4316-8d60-bda81da9bdb1).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650759

► Background:Few studies have investigated the impact of caregiving on a national scale, or ethnic differences in caregiving processes. This is despite growing numbers of informal… (more)

▼ Background:Few studies have investigated the impact of caregiving on a national scale, or ethnic differences in caregiving processes. This is despite growing numbers of informal carers and demographic change in the UK. Individuals identifying as black African, black Caribbean, black British and black ‘other’ (BA_BAC) by UK Census ethnicity criteria (2001) are currently over-represented within psychiatric services in urban settings and are known to perceive statutory support to be inappropriate for their needs. Aim:Initially, to examine the mental and physical health consequences of caregiving in general. Secondly, the aim was to compare ethnic differences in the processes identified within cognitive models of caregiving in psychosis. The third aim was to assess the validity of a new measure of service users’ perceptions of the quality of caregiving relationships. Method:Primary outcome measures obtained from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2007 were used to examine the physical and mental health impact of caregiving roles compared to no caregiving in a representative sample of households in England. In the second study, BA_BAC carers and carers who identified as white British or white ‘other’ (WB) were recruited through Early Intervention in psychosis services in London. The Camberwell Family Interview was used to assess Expressed Emotion and computerised self-report measurements were obtained of distress, appraisals of caregiving, explanatory models of illness and coping. Within and between groups comparisons were conducted cross-sectionally based on self-identified ethnicity. In the third study, a systematic review was conducted to identify items to measure perceived Expressed Emotion. An aggregated scale was completed by first-episode psychosis service-users who agreed to accompany their carers in participating in the studies, along with a clinical interview assessing symptoms. Results:25% (N=1883) of the APMS 2007 sample identified themselves as carers in study 1. They had poorer mental health, and higher psychiatric symptom scores than non-caregivers. A significant dose effect was found, with an observable decline in mental health above 10 hours per week. A twofold increase in psychiatric symptom scores in the clinical range was recorded in those providing care for more than 20 hours per week. In adjusted analyses, there was no excess of physical disorders in carers. In the first-episode psychosis sample (study 2), over one third of all carers (N=78) exceeded clinical thresholds of depressive symptoms. Sixty-five percent reported sleep problems and poor sleep was found to mediate the relationship between negative appraisals of caregiving and distress (p<.0001). BA_BAC carers (N=41) were less likely to report intrusive, overprotective behaviours in caregiving and they maintained higher levels of warmth in discussing their relative. Significant group differences were recorded in carers’ beliefs about the causes of illness and their coping strategies. In study 3, a measure of service-user perceived…

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Smith, L. M. (2014). Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ethnic-differences-in-caregiving-processes-in-firstepisode-psychosis(66f70fff-a099-4316-8d60-bda81da9bdb1).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650759

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Lindsay Murray. “Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ethnic-differences-in-caregiving-processes-in-firstepisode-psychosis(66f70fff-a099-4316-8d60-bda81da9bdb1).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650759.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Lindsay Murray. “Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Smith LM. Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ethnic-differences-in-caregiving-processes-in-firstepisode-psychosis(66f70fff-a099-4316-8d60-bda81da9bdb1).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650759.

Council of Science Editors:

Smith LM. Ethnic differences in caregiving processes in first-episode psychosis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/ethnic-differences-in-caregiving-processes-in-firstepisode-psychosis(66f70fff-a099-4316-8d60-bda81da9bdb1).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650759

King's College London (University of London)

12. Hassani Mehraban, Farhad. Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/supply-chain-knowledge-creation(02eaeb75-2fad-494b-ac4d-20e82dddfc60).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650748

► Scholars argue that knowledge is a fundamental source for retaining competitive advantage, as value creation depends fundamentally on the competence of a firm to create… (more)

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Hassani Mehraban, F. (2014). Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/supply-chain-knowledge-creation(02eaeb75-2fad-494b-ac4d-20e82dddfc60).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650748

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hassani Mehraban, Farhad. “Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/supply-chain-knowledge-creation(02eaeb75-2fad-494b-ac4d-20e82dddfc60).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650748.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hassani Mehraban, Farhad. “Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hassani Mehraban F. Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/supply-chain-knowledge-creation(02eaeb75-2fad-494b-ac4d-20e82dddfc60).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650748.

Council of Science Editors:

Hassani Mehraban F. Supply chain knowledge creation : applications of organizational knowledge creation theory. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/supply-chain-knowledge-creation(02eaeb75-2fad-494b-ac4d-20e82dddfc60).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650748

King's College London (University of London)

13. Morales, Raffaello. Unwinding financial market complexity.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/unwinding-financial-market-complexity(915c2237-8f7c-4fe7-831f-2bca1a0f6f68).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650798

► Complex systems are characterised by different distinguishing aspects often associated with completely separate behaviours. In financial markets, paramount example of complex systems, two of these… (more)

▼ Complex systems are characterised by different distinguishing aspects often associated with completely separate behaviours. In financial markets, paramount example of complex systems, two of these aspects stand out in characterising the statistical properties of the many constituents: one is multifractality, a feature which describes the departure of financial time series from purely random processes and is therefore a measure of complexity of the prices; the other is the cross-correlation structure between assets, which encloses information about the market organisation and can reveal dominant factors as well as hierarchical properties. In this thesis I have studied the relationship between these two distinctive properties of financial markets. I have first unveiled new empirical properties of stock returns, casting new light on the latent mechanism governing price dynamics and interactions, and I have then proposed a model which reproduces the observed properties. I have investigated multifractality dynamically on stock returns after having introduced the weighted generalised Hurst exponent, a study that has revealed remarkable increasing trends in the dynamical scaling exponents for firms bailed-out after the 2008 financial crisis. I have then tested the significance of dynamical fluctuations of multifractality against a well-established multifractal model, the Multifractal Random Walk (MRW). The hypothesis of constant multifractality in financial markets has been rejected in many cases revealing a much more complex behaviour of financial time series. I have then linked the multifractal behaviour in financial markets to the cross-correlation structure, showing that the two properties are indeed related. I have investigated the relationship between a proxy of multifractality and cross-correlation hierarchical properties on different markets which have confirmed the result. After having thoroughly reviewed the existing literature on multivariate models, I have proposed a dynamical multivariate model able to reproduce the empirical facts reported in this thesis along with an array of other well-established stylised facts, thus unifying correlation and multifractality in a unique coherent framework.

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Morales, R. (2014). Unwinding financial market complexity. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/unwinding-financial-market-complexity(915c2237-8f7c-4fe7-831f-2bca1a0f6f68).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650798

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Morales, Raffaello. “Unwinding financial market complexity.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/unwinding-financial-market-complexity(915c2237-8f7c-4fe7-831f-2bca1a0f6f68).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650798.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Morales, Raffaello. “Unwinding financial market complexity.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Morales R. Unwinding financial market complexity. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/unwinding-financial-market-complexity(915c2237-8f7c-4fe7-831f-2bca1a0f6f68).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650798.

Council of Science Editors:

Morales R. Unwinding financial market complexity. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/unwinding-financial-market-complexity(915c2237-8f7c-4fe7-831f-2bca1a0f6f68).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650798

King's College London (University of London)

14. Sypsas, Spyridon. Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/theoretical-and-observational-constraints-on-brane-inflation-and-study-of-scalar-perturbations-through-the-eective-field-theory-formalism(cd31253c-7a2e-4995-b600-1a6c948ae556).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650752

► In this thesis, we study observational signatures of cosmic (super)strings in the context of D brane inflation and properties of scalar inflaton perturbations on generic… (more)

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Sypsas, S. (2014). Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/theoretical-and-observational-constraints-on-brane-inflation-and-study-of-scalar-perturbations-through-the-eective-field-theory-formalism(cd31253c-7a2e-4995-b600-1a6c948ae556).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650752

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sypsas, Spyridon. “Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/theoretical-and-observational-constraints-on-brane-inflation-and-study-of-scalar-perturbations-through-the-eective-field-theory-formalism(cd31253c-7a2e-4995-b600-1a6c948ae556).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650752.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sypsas, Spyridon. “Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Sypsas S. Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/theoretical-and-observational-constraints-on-brane-inflation-and-study-of-scalar-perturbations-through-the-eective-field-theory-formalism(cd31253c-7a2e-4995-b600-1a6c948ae556).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650752.

Council of Science Editors:

Sypsas S. Theoretical and observational constraints on brane inflation and study of scalar perturbations through the effective field theory formalism. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/theoretical-and-observational-constraints-on-brane-inflation-and-study-of-scalar-perturbations-through-the-eective-field-theory-formalism(cd31253c-7a2e-4995-b600-1a6c948ae556).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650752

King's College London (University of London)

15. Bennett, David. Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/aspects-of-british-electoral-politics-18671880(23b40590-3103-482f-9e95-6cff846ab30e).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676941

► This dissertation examines the development of electoral politics in Great Britain between 1868 and 1880. It focuses on the general elections of 1868, 1874 and… (more)

▼ This dissertation examines the development of electoral politics in Great Britain between 1868 and 1880. It focuses on the general elections of 1868, 1874 and 1880 together with the intervening by-elections and explores the impact on popular politics of changes in the size and composition of the electorate as well as alterations to the electoral system arising from the 1867 Reform Act and the Ballot Act of 1872. It further argues that electoral statistics are important and useful but many historians have chosen not to use them in relation to this period because of the inherent difficulties in their measurement when there was a preponderance of multi-member seats. This is corrected by the use of an improved technique - a stratified voter methodology - to calculate these statistics more accurately and provide a more meaningful basis for analysing voter turnout, swing and related trends. Core themes are the nationalisation of popular politics and the development of mass support for the Conservative party. These are considered through an exploration of the interaction of ideology, language and electoral politics and the ways parties sought to build their allegiances and support through ideas, language and organisation. The impact of the Ballot Act on corruption, undue influence and party organisation is investigated together with the importance of by-elections to the electoral process, emphasising their importance in the development and nationalisation of popular politics. Finally, a new survey of approximately 900 candidates’ addresses is used to show the development of ideology and language, together with the construction of national party messages. These investigations show the rapid decline of the importance of localised ‘politics of place’ in elections in this period but also that local organisation was important to the development of national ideology and was more extensive in 1868 than previously thought. Overall, the parties, especially the Conservatives in developing their support amongst the new electorate, are shown to have had a more adaptable and positive approach than they have sometimes been given credit for.

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Bennett, D. (2014). Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/aspects-of-british-electoral-politics-18671880(23b40590-3103-482f-9e95-6cff846ab30e).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676941

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bennett, David. “Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/aspects-of-british-electoral-politics-18671880(23b40590-3103-482f-9e95-6cff846ab30e).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676941.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bennett, David. “Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bennett D. Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/aspects-of-british-electoral-politics-18671880(23b40590-3103-482f-9e95-6cff846ab30e).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676941.

Council of Science Editors:

Bennett D. Aspects of British electoral politics 1867-1880. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/aspects-of-british-electoral-politics-18671880(23b40590-3103-482f-9e95-6cff846ab30e).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676941

King's College London (University of London)

16. Li, Zhenwei. On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/onthefly-machine-learning-of-quantum-mechanical-forces-and-its-potential-applications-for-large-scale-molecular-dynamics(2a2f33a6-fa0c-44e3-8689-f4cf3f1c9198).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676923

► Material simulation using molecular dynamics (MD) at the quantum mechanical (QM) accuracy level has gained great interest in the community. However, the bottleneck arising from… (more)

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Li, Z. (2014). On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/onthefly-machine-learning-of-quantum-mechanical-forces-and-its-potential-applications-for-large-scale-molecular-dynamics(2a2f33a6-fa0c-44e3-8689-f4cf3f1c9198).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676923

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Li, Zhenwei. “On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/onthefly-machine-learning-of-quantum-mechanical-forces-and-its-potential-applications-for-large-scale-molecular-dynamics(2a2f33a6-fa0c-44e3-8689-f4cf3f1c9198).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676923.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Li, Zhenwei. “On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Li Z. On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/onthefly-machine-learning-of-quantum-mechanical-forces-and-its-potential-applications-for-large-scale-molecular-dynamics(2a2f33a6-fa0c-44e3-8689-f4cf3f1c9198).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676923.

Council of Science Editors:

Li Z. On-the-fly machine learning of quantum mechanical forces and its potential applications for large scale molecular dynamics. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/onthefly-machine-learning-of-quantum-mechanical-forces-and-its-potential-applications-for-large-scale-molecular-dynamics(2a2f33a6-fa0c-44e3-8689-f4cf3f1c9198).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676923

King's College London (University of London)

17. Cocco, Martha. La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado.

Degree: PhD, 2011, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/la-resistencia-cultural-a-la-dictadura-militar-argentina-de-1976(ad37fef7-5eb9-4d8b-8fd6-38c39cad8997).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628024

► Mi tesis tiene por objetivo examinar los eventos culturales, específicamente se focaliza en las prácticas político teatrales, en Argentina en el periodo de la dictadura… (more)

▼ Mi tesis tiene por objetivo examinar los eventos culturales, específicamente se focaliza en las prácticas político teatrales, en Argentina en el periodo de la dictadura militar, 1976-83. Los militares establecieron un régimen dictatorial no sólo a través de las armas sino que también intervinieron y oprimieron el campo cultural. La producción artística sirvió como instrumento para la resistencia cultural al terror de Estado en busca de espacios libres contra el monolitismo militar. Este trabajo aspira a revelar los procesos que gestaron los sectores subalternos, fuera de los canales e instituciones oficiales. Principalmente la tesis está basada en el estudio de la prácticas político teatrales y clandestinas. También conecta la academia al Taller de Investigaciones Teatrales (TiT) en Buenos Aires entre 1976-1982. Las prácticas teatrales están estudiadas en el contexto de los discursos intelectuales artísticos y estéticos y políticos durante los años más represivos del régimen militar Mi investigación se relaciona a mi propio trabajo en Buenos Aires donde yo fui una practicante de teatro, donde actué y dirigí un buen número de puestas en escena. Entre 1977 y 1981 yo formaba parte de la dirección del TiT como centro cultural multidisciplinario. Mi tesis trae a la luz lo que estaba oculto por la clandestinidad, a través de materiales inéditos y testimonios tanto escritos como orales, de protagonista de la época. Para la investigación de campo y la recolección de datos hice varios viajes a Argentina y Buenos Aires, donde mantuve una serie de entrevistas, conversaciones y discusiones grupales con un grupo de colaboradores. Este trabajó me permitió acceder a fuentes originales y principales de información. La 5 tesis empieza con la Introducción y está dividida en seis capítulos que llevan los siguientes títulos: 1) Argentina 1976: contexto histórico y político. 2) Estrategias militares para la cultural y hegemonía. 3) Militarización, clandestinización y resistencia cultural. 4) La historia del TiT y sus montajes: una forma de trabajo para la reconstrucción de eventos culturales clandestinos. 5) La estética del TiT: producto de la resistencia cultural argentina. 6) La obra abierta del TiT: emergencia, dolor, reparación y seducción. Termina con la conclusión y un apéndice con algunas figuras de los materiales conseguidos.

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Cocco, M. (2011). La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/la-resistencia-cultural-a-la-dictadura-militar-argentina-de-1976(ad37fef7-5eb9-4d8b-8fd6-38c39cad8997).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628024

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cocco, Martha. “La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/la-resistencia-cultural-a-la-dictadura-militar-argentina-de-1976(ad37fef7-5eb9-4d8b-8fd6-38c39cad8997).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628024.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cocco, Martha. “La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Cocco M. La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/la-resistencia-cultural-a-la-dictadura-militar-argentina-de-1976(ad37fef7-5eb9-4d8b-8fd6-38c39cad8997).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628024.

Council of Science Editors:

Cocco M. La resistencia cultural a la dictadura militar argentina de 1976 : clandestinidad y representación bajo el terror de estado. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2011. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/la-resistencia-cultural-a-la-dictadura-militar-argentina-de-1976(ad37fef7-5eb9-4d8b-8fd6-38c39cad8997).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628024

King's College London (University of London)

18. Haberland, Valeriia. Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids.

Degree: PhD, 2015, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/strategies-for-the-execution-of-longterm-continuous-and-simultaneous-tasks-in-grids(d3effb24-4899-4f4b-a4f5-b856a48831bb).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677136

► Increasingly large amounts of computing resources are required to execute resource intensive, continuous and simultaneous tasks. For instance, automated monitoring of temperature within a building… (more)

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Haberland, V. (2015). Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/strategies-for-the-execution-of-longterm-continuous-and-simultaneous-tasks-in-grids(d3effb24-4899-4f4b-a4f5-b856a48831bb).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677136

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Haberland, Valeriia. “Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/strategies-for-the-execution-of-longterm-continuous-and-simultaneous-tasks-in-grids(d3effb24-4899-4f4b-a4f5-b856a48831bb).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677136.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Haberland, Valeriia. “Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Haberland V. Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/strategies-for-the-execution-of-longterm-continuous-and-simultaneous-tasks-in-grids(d3effb24-4899-4f4b-a4f5-b856a48831bb).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677136.

Council of Science Editors:

Haberland V. Strategies for the execution of long-term continuous and simultaneous tasks in grids. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/strategies-for-the-execution-of-longterm-continuous-and-simultaneous-tasks-in-grids(d3effb24-4899-4f4b-a4f5-b856a48831bb).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677136

King's College London (University of London)

19. Jones, Norman Owen. Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle.

Degree: PhD, 2015, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/mental-ill-health-the-effects-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention-across-the-military-deployment-cycle(60112f4b-845e-4c70-967d-713b6540adba).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677101

► Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of mental ill-health among UK military personnel was evaluated pre-, during and post-operational deployment. Primary prevention studies examined whether rest… (more)

▼ Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of mental ill-health among UK military personnel was evaluated pre-, during and post-operational deployment. Primary prevention studies examined whether rest and recuperation taken during deployment promoted better mental health (n=536). R&R was highly satisfying but did not promote better mental health. Psychological benefits occurred only when R&R was used to mentally disengage from operations and to access social support. Mental health outcomes were compared in a sample of personnel attending a brief structured post-deployment rest period (Third Location Decompression or TLD) (n=1407) and non-attendees (n=1664). TLD attendance benefited mental and physical health, reduced alcohol misuse following deployment, but had no demonstrable effect upon transition from operations to the peacetime environment. Psychological effects were related to levels of combat where greater combat exposure was associated with reduced TLD benefits. Primary and secondary prevention activity was assessed during deployment (n=2794). Receipt of predeployment psycho-education, experiencing good leadership and satisfactory support for families were associated with substantially better deployment mental health. Medical consultation for a physical condition was associated with poorer mental health, suggesting that mental ill-health detection might take place during medical consultations. Secondary prevention was assessed pre-deployment (n=484) and post-deployment (n=1636). Greater mental health stigmatisation was associated with reduced help-seeking. Changes in psychological symptom levels were associated with synchronous fluctuations in stigma levels. New mental disorder caseness and remission from caseness were both associated with significant increases and decreases in stigmatisation respectively. For tertiary prevention, mental healthcare delivered during operations (n=611) returned around 75% of personnel to full operational duties. Over a four year follow-up period, around a third of study participants were consistently unfit for deployment. Pre-deployment clinical care (n=2979) returned around 75% of personnel to full duties; during prolonged follow-up, around 33% of personnel experienced reduced occupational fitness. Recommendations for improving current mental ill-health prevention practices and avenues for future research are described.

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Jones, N. O. (2015). Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/mental-ill-health-the-effects-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention-across-the-military-deployment-cycle(60112f4b-845e-4c70-967d-713b6540adba).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677101

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jones, Norman Owen. “Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/mental-ill-health-the-effects-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention-across-the-military-deployment-cycle(60112f4b-845e-4c70-967d-713b6540adba).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677101.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jones, Norman Owen. “Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Jones NO. Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/mental-ill-health-the-effects-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention-across-the-military-deployment-cycle(60112f4b-845e-4c70-967d-713b6540adba).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677101.

Council of Science Editors:

Jones NO. Mental ill health : the effects of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention across the military deployment cycle. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/mental-ill-health-the-effects-of-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention-across-the-military-deployment-cycle(60112f4b-845e-4c70-967d-713b6540adba).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677101

King's College London (University of London)

20. Daher Aden, Ayanleh. The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-making-of-hazard-a-socialenvironmental-explanation-of-vulnerability-to-drought-in-djibouti(02be2467-edb4-417b-86c0-931a3325df54).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676994

► This research addresses the aetiology of current chronic socio-environmental vulnerability of rural households to the hazard known as ‘drought’ in the country of Djibouti. Tracing… (more)

▼ This research addresses the aetiology of current chronic socio-environmental vulnerability of rural households to the hazard known as ‘drought’ in the country of Djibouti. Tracing the main forces of change affecting the sustainable practice of pastoralism is akin to studying the social production of vulnerability. The exercise forms an integral part of Wisner et al’s Disaster Pressure and Release (PAR) model which is used here to shed light on the mechanisms and the path of change from root causes of vulnerability up to the appearance of unsafe conditions. Based on information from primary research conducted with pastoral communities, relevant secondary sources and raw historical rainfall data, the study generates novel data on communities’ exposure to risk, vulnerability and coping capacities associated with food insecurity in the face of drought. The first part of the thesis explores the ‘root causes’ of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti, i.e. the process of border-making, the imposition of geographical boundaries to pastoral life, division and power disequilibrium between the Afars and the Somali-Ise and the gradual weakening of traditional organizational systems’ legitimacy. The second link in the chain of explanation corresponds to dynamic processes which are by-products of root causes. They include regional and internal influences on rurality and the effects of Djibouti’s progressive entry into the world economy on rural livelihoods. Finally, the third part of the thesis investigates the nature and creation of ‘unsafe conditions’ of the Afar and Somali-Ise pastoral communities under study. These conditions correspond to hazardous locations of living, the fragility of pastoral livelihoods and the reinforcing impacts from non-drought hazards on their vulnerability to drought. The thesis demonstrates that rather than the hazard itself, it is the historical accumulation of factors of vulnerability and eventually the nature of current rural households’ unsafe conditions that are responsible for their present chronic vulnerability to drought in the study areas.

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Daher Aden, A. (2014). The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-making-of-hazard-a-socialenvironmental-explanation-of-vulnerability-to-drought-in-djibouti(02be2467-edb4-417b-86c0-931a3325df54).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676994

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Daher Aden, Ayanleh. “The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-making-of-hazard-a-socialenvironmental-explanation-of-vulnerability-to-drought-in-djibouti(02be2467-edb4-417b-86c0-931a3325df54).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676994.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Daher Aden, Ayanleh. “The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Daher Aden A. The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-making-of-hazard-a-socialenvironmental-explanation-of-vulnerability-to-drought-in-djibouti(02be2467-edb4-417b-86c0-931a3325df54).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676994.

Council of Science Editors:

Daher Aden A. The making of hazard : a social-environmental explanation of vulnerability to drought in Djibouti. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-making-of-hazard-a-socialenvironmental-explanation-of-vulnerability-to-drought-in-djibouti(02be2467-edb4-417b-86c0-931a3325df54).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676994

King's College London (University of London)

21. Christou, Michalis. Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/characteristics-and-regularities-of-graphs-and-words(61e0dc7d-16cb-4f79-9637-3fd3a98582d2).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676954

► In the last years there has been an increasing interest in discrete structures such as graphs, trees and strings that appear in Mathematics and Computer… (more)

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Christou, M. (2014). Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/characteristics-and-regularities-of-graphs-and-words(61e0dc7d-16cb-4f79-9637-3fd3a98582d2).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676954

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Christou, Michalis. “Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/characteristics-and-regularities-of-graphs-and-words(61e0dc7d-16cb-4f79-9637-3fd3a98582d2).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676954.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Christou, Michalis. “Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Christou M. Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/characteristics-and-regularities-of-graphs-and-words(61e0dc7d-16cb-4f79-9637-3fd3a98582d2).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676954.

Council of Science Editors:

Christou M. Characteristics and regularities of graphs and words. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/characteristics-and-regularities-of-graphs-and-words(61e0dc7d-16cb-4f79-9637-3fd3a98582d2).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676954

King's College London (University of London)

22. Guerreiro Da Costa, Ana. 'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression.

Degree: Thesis (D.Clin.Psy.), 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/every-little-helps(38efa4c0-f004-495f-a885-8d54cfbffe44).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631339

► Introduction: Depression can be a very debilitating condition and can take a persistent course. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have shown benefits for reducing risk of relapse… (more)

▼ Introduction: Depression can be a very debilitating condition and can take a persistent course. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have shown benefits for reducing risk of relapse and current depression. However, despite a strong body of evidence, there are currently few studies that have investigated the relative efficacy of MBI compared with an active control intervention. Moreover, little is known about purported mechanisms of action in MBI. The present study aimed to examine the effects of a brief mindfulness intervention as compared to a relaxation intervention in a sample of depressed patients. In addition, the study aimed to investigate which psychological variables contribute to changes in symptoms and mood. Method: Forty depressed patients (DPs) were recruited from the waiting list of IAPT services. Twenty participants were randomly allocated to a mindfulness intervention and 20 to a relaxation intervention. Participants (n= 40) attended two face-to-face assessments one week apart (active treatment phase), and had a follow-up one week later (n= 37) (follow-up phase). Participants were taught the intervention (mindfulness or relaxation) in the first assessment and were asked to practise it daily over the following week. Depressive symptoms, cognitive functioning, and emotion regulation were assessed at pre, post-intervention and follow-up. Results: From pre to post-intervention, self-reported symptoms of depression significantly decreased, cognitive functioning and emotion regulation significantly increased, changes were maintained at follow-up, but no differences between the two groups were found. Decentering and mindfulness were significant predictors of changes in depressive symptoms during the active and follow-up phases of treatment, respectively. Discussion: Both mindfulness and relaxation interventions reduced depression and enhanced cognitive functioning, which points to common elements between the two interventions. Decentering and mindfulness were common predictors of change. The findings have clear clinical implications, but also raise challenges regarding selecting a suitable active comparison treatment for mindfulness research.

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Guerreiro Da Costa, A. (2014). 'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/every-little-helps(38efa4c0-f004-495f-a885-8d54cfbffe44).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631339

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Guerreiro Da Costa, Ana. “'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/every-little-helps(38efa4c0-f004-495f-a885-8d54cfbffe44).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631339.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Guerreiro Da Costa, Ana. “'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Guerreiro Da Costa A. 'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/every-little-helps(38efa4c0-f004-495f-a885-8d54cfbffe44).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631339.

Council of Science Editors:

Guerreiro Da Costa A. 'Every little helps' : effects of brief mindfulness or relaxation interventions in patients with acute depression. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/every-little-helps(38efa4c0-f004-495f-a885-8d54cfbffe44).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631339

King's College London (University of London)

23. Valatka, Saulius. Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/exact-results-in-supersymmetric-gauge-theories(96b921b2-76fc-494d-8879-08168fac31fd).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676977

► In this thesis we discuss supersymmetric gauge theories, focusing on exact results achieved using methods of integrability. For the larger portion of the thesis we… (more)

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Valatka, S. (2014). Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/exact-results-in-supersymmetric-gauge-theories(96b921b2-76fc-494d-8879-08168fac31fd).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676977

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Valatka, Saulius. “Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/exact-results-in-supersymmetric-gauge-theories(96b921b2-76fc-494d-8879-08168fac31fd).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676977.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Valatka, Saulius. “Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Valatka S. Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/exact-results-in-supersymmetric-gauge-theories(96b921b2-76fc-494d-8879-08168fac31fd).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676977.

Council of Science Editors:

Valatka S. Exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/exact-results-in-supersymmetric-gauge-theories(96b921b2-76fc-494d-8879-08168fac31fd).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676977

King's College London (University of London)

24. Philpott, Rosanna Lewissa. Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients.

Degree: Thesis (D.Clin.Psy.), 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/traumarelated-psychological-processes – psychoticlike-experiences-in-adolescent-inpatients(3f7e4946-3f1b-48d7-98fe-7cb9a420f3d3).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677007

► This project looks at the feasibility of adapting a Webster-Stratton Incredible Years Parenting Group for parents of children with Learning Disabilities. Such groups are recommended… (more)

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Philpott, R. L. (2014). Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/traumarelated-psychological-processes – psychoticlike-experiences-in-adolescent-inpatients(3f7e4946-3f1b-48d7-98fe-7cb9a420f3d3).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677007

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Philpott, Rosanna Lewissa. “Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/traumarelated-psychological-processes – psychoticlike-experiences-in-adolescent-inpatients(3f7e4946-3f1b-48d7-98fe-7cb9a420f3d3).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677007.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Philpott, Rosanna Lewissa. “Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Philpott RL. Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/traumarelated-psychological-processes – psychoticlike-experiences-in-adolescent-inpatients(3f7e4946-3f1b-48d7-98fe-7cb9a420f3d3).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677007.

Council of Science Editors:

Philpott RL. Trauma-related psychological processes & psychotic-like experiences in adolescent inpatients. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/traumarelated-psychological-processes – psychoticlike-experiences-in-adolescent-inpatients(3f7e4946-3f1b-48d7-98fe-7cb9a420f3d3).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677007

King's College London (University of London)

25. Gerova, Vania Nikolova. Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11).

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/association-between-mode-of-birth-staffing-and-structural-characteristics-in-nhs-trusts-with-maternity-services-in-england-201011(05474111-c115-4e7f-9c13-2908d8d7f64c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677065

► Background: Growing international research evidence, mainly from the acute general service sector, suggested that there was a strong link between nurse staffing and patient outcomes.… (more)

▼ Background: Growing international research evidence, mainly from the acute general service sector, suggested that there was a strong link between nurse staffing and patient outcomes. There was a gap in the literature addressing other clinical and non-clinical workforce groups outside acute hospitals. Aim: To investigate the relationship between mode of birth and maternity staffing levels in NHS trusts in England, after accounting for maternal socio-demographic characteristics, individual clinical risk and structural characteristics including type and configuration of trusts. Method: This cross sectional study used Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) 2010/11 and NHS Information Centre 2010/11 maternity workforce datasets. The study population comprised women aged 15-45, who were nulliparous and had a term, singleton, live birth (n=261,481 deliveries in 143 NHS trusts for emergency caesarean section and instrumental deliveries; and n=214,920 deliveries in 127 NHS trusts for normal birth). Multilevel logistic models were fitted separately for each outcome. Risk-adjustment for case mix included maternal age, ethnicity, IMD, gestational age, birth weight and NICE 2007 derived definition of clinical risk. Standardized FTE/birth ratios for obstetricians, midwives, healthcare assistants and other trust characteristics were used as trust level predictors. The percentages of the total variation in outcomes attributable to between trusts variation were calculated. Results: For this sample of women only around 2% of the residual variation in outcomes was due to unobserved trust characteristics. Between trusts and for all women, the standardized consultant FTE/birth ratio was positively related to the probability of instrumental delivery (OR=1.08, 95%CI 1.03-1.13, p < .05), and the standardized midwives FTE/birth ratio was positively related to the probability of normal birth (OR=1.06, 95%CI 1.01-1.11, p < .05). 1 SD increase in FTE doctors increased the odds of emergency CS for high risk women by 5.1% (OR=1.05, 95%CI 1.01-1.10, p < .05); while 1 SD increase in FTE midwives increased the odds of normal birth for low risk women by 7.6% (OR=1.08, 95%CI 1.02-1.14, p < .05). Conclusion: The analyses established significant independent effects of staffing on the three outcomes, although only a small percentage of the total variability in the outcomes was attributable to variations between trusts. The positive association between midwifery staffing and normal birth has policy implications in terms of current and future investment in the profession. More than anything else, women’s outcomes were determined by their characteristics and clinical risk. Other unaccounted for factors such as obesity, smoking, organisational culture and models of care may be able to explain further the variations in outcomes.

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Gerova, V. N. (2014). Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11). (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/association-between-mode-of-birth-staffing-and-structural-characteristics-in-nhs-trusts-with-maternity-services-in-england-201011(05474111-c115-4e7f-9c13-2908d8d7f64c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677065

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gerova, Vania Nikolova. “Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11).” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/association-between-mode-of-birth-staffing-and-structural-characteristics-in-nhs-trusts-with-maternity-services-in-england-201011(05474111-c115-4e7f-9c13-2908d8d7f64c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677065.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gerova, Vania Nikolova. “Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11).” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Gerova VN. Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/association-between-mode-of-birth-staffing-and-structural-characteristics-in-nhs-trusts-with-maternity-services-in-england-201011(05474111-c115-4e7f-9c13-2908d8d7f64c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677065.

Council of Science Editors:

Gerova VN. Association between mode of birth, staffing and structural characteristics in NHS trusts with maternity services in England (2010/11). [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/association-between-mode-of-birth-staffing-and-structural-characteristics-in-nhs-trusts-with-maternity-services-in-england-201011(05474111-c115-4e7f-9c13-2908d8d7f64c).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677065

King's College London (University of London)

26. Fisher, Helen. 'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials.

Degree: PhD, 2013, King's College London (University of London)

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/held-together-with-human-glue(51df0135-8f6f-4120-908e-1a742a0d49ec).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601220

► Background: Successful recruitment, adherence and retention are essential for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to produce robust and meaningful findings. Studies exploring trial participation predominantly focus… (more)

▼ Background: Successful recruitment, adherence and retention are essential for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to produce robust and meaningful findings. Studies exploring trial participation predominantly focus on the characteristics and views of participants and staff and often reveal contradictory findings. To date little is known about adherence and retention to RCTs. Aim: To further understanding of recruitment, adherence and retention to non-therapeutic paediatric RCTs, with particular emphasis on the role of social context. Methods: An ethnographic approach was taken using two RCTs as case studies. Participant observation (130 hours) was conducted on a clinical trials unit. Twenty-six trial staff and 56 parents who considered or had participated in the RCTs were interviewed and relevant documents collected. Data were analysed using the principles of thematic analysis. Results: Drawing on Bourdieu’s (1977; 1990) ’Theory of Practice’ and Titmuss’ (1970) ’The Gift Relationship’ it was evident that recruitment, adherence and retention were influenced by the values and beliefs of parents and staff and by the wider context in which the RCTs were conducted. Recruitment and adherence were influenced by the degree of concordance between the philosophies of the trials’ fields and those of the wider fields of parenting, infant feeding, medical research and allergy healthcare. Perceptions of personal and societal benefit were relevant to participation but, reflecting the philosophy of the parenting field, families often prioritised personal benefit. Conclusion: Open and regular personal communication between parents and staff was particularly important for retention. Trials that maximise personal contact may have more success retaining participants. Comparing recruitment, adherence and retention between the two RCTs illuminated the relevance of the wider context for participation, particularly recruitment and adherence. Conducting a thorough assessment of the context in which an RCT will take place will allow potential barriers to participation to be identified before trial commencement.

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Fisher, H. (2013). 'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/held-together-with-human-glue(51df0135-8f6f-4120-908e-1a742a0d49ec).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601220

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fisher, Helen. “'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/held-together-with-human-glue(51df0135-8f6f-4120-908e-1a742a0d49ec).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601220.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fisher, Helen. “'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fisher H. 'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/held-together-with-human-glue(51df0135-8f6f-4120-908e-1a742a0d49ec).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601220.

Council of Science Editors:

Fisher H. 'Held together with human glue' : understanding participation in non-therapeutic paediatric randomised controlled trials. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. Available from: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/held-together-with-human-glue(51df0135-8f6f-4120-908e-1a742a0d49ec).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601220

King's College London (University of London)

27. Bidmead, Christine. The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship.

Degree: PhD, 2013, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-development-and-validation-of-tools-to-measure-the-parenthealth-visitor-relationship(852a8602-f5bd-483f-b07b-9aae104c2f51).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628313

► Research Question: Is it possible to measure the parent/health visitor relationship? Aim: To develop and validate tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship. Background: The… (more)

▼ Research Question: Is it possible to measure the parent/health visitor relationship? Aim: To develop and validate tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship. Background: The helping relationship has been the subject of intense scrutiny in other helping professions, particularly psychotherapy where research has shown that it is crucial to positive outcomes for the client. Although health visitors assert that their relationships with parents are also of paramount importance to outcomes, no tools to measure these relationships exist. Methods: An extensive literature review of measures used in other helping relationships across a number of helping professions was carried out to identify their suitability for use in the parent/health visitor relationship. No appropriate measures were found. Stimulated recall interviews were carried out with six parents and health visitor dyads. These were analysed thematically in order to identify indicators of good working relationships. Once identified, TELER dichotomous questionnaires were developed and piloted in the community with 11 health visitors and 36 parents across three Primary Care Trusts and adjusted according to their comments. The newly devised TELER tools were then used with 15 health visitors and 53 parents. The data were analysed using the TELER method and a statistical interpretation made. Results: The outcomes of the study were that indicators of the parent/HV relationship were shown to be measureable together with five major contributions to health visitor knowledge and theory development: 1. Identification of the HV micro-skills and qualities involved in forming working relationships with parents. 2. Identification of the parental contribution to the HV working relationship in terms of their qualities and skills. 3. Identification of the health visiting process. 4. The creation of valid instruments to measure these relationships.5. The creation of a valid instrument to measure the impact of organisations on HV and parent working relationships.

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Bidmead, C. (2013). The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-development-and-validation-of-tools-to-measure-the-parenthealth-visitor-relationship(852a8602-f5bd-483f-b07b-9aae104c2f51).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628313

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bidmead, Christine. “The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-development-and-validation-of-tools-to-measure-the-parenthealth-visitor-relationship(852a8602-f5bd-483f-b07b-9aae104c2f51).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628313.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bidmead, Christine. “The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bidmead C. The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-development-and-validation-of-tools-to-measure-the-parenthealth-visitor-relationship(852a8602-f5bd-483f-b07b-9aae104c2f51).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628313.

Council of Science Editors:

Bidmead C. The development and validation of tools to measure the parent/health visitor relationship. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2013. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-development-and-validation-of-tools-to-measure-the-parenthealth-visitor-relationship(852a8602-f5bd-483f-b07b-9aae104c2f51).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.628313

28. Fuchs, Ferdinand Christian. Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain.

Degree: PhD, 2015, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sugar-conjugates-of-3hydroxy4pyridinones(f2b6e057-2a29-4895-a84e-3b42a50968ed).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677214

► Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease, with an incidence of 8-18 cases per 100,000 per year and currently about… (more)

▼ Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease, with an incidence of 8-18 cases per 100,000 per year and currently about 125,000 cases in the UK. While lifestyle and genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease have been identified, the aetiology remains unclear. The current treatment options are limited to the management of symptoms. Iron is misdistributed and accumulates in the affected brain regions (particularly the substantia nigra) as the disease progresses. Iron chelation has been identified as a treatment that slows down disease progression, demonstrating promising results in two clinical trials. Currently available iron chelators only enter the brain to a very limited extent, which restricts their use for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease due to low effective doses achieved in the brain and potential systemic side effects. This thesis focused on the development of novel iron chelators that have been conjugated to sugars. In principle, this strategy could lead to the targeting of molecules to the brain and increase their penetration by facilitated transport across the blood-brain barrier by the glucose transporter GLUT1. The molecules are based on the 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one scaffold, which is the basis of the clinically used iron chelator deferiprone. Hydroxypyridinone iron chelators could be linked to the sugars via ether, amide and triazole linkers, but the deprotection of the resulting conjugates could only be achieved for some molecules, while others could not be successfully deprotected without degradation of the desired conjugate. Thirteen molecules were tested in blood-brain barrier assays based on primary cells from porcine brain endothelial microvessels. The tested chelators did not, however show greater blood-brain barrier permeability when compared to similar non-glycosylated chelators. Instead, permeability was low and correlated with the substances’ lipophilicity. This indicates that glycosylation alone is not sufficient for the transport of the conjugates and may hinder permeability. In order to increase a compound’s brain permeability by glucosylation, the transporter’s substrate binding specificity needs to be considered.

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Fuchs, F. C. (2015). Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sugar-conjugates-of-3hydroxy4pyridinones(f2b6e057-2a29-4895-a84e-3b42a50968ed).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677214

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fuchs, Ferdinand Christian. “Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sugar-conjugates-of-3hydroxy4pyridinones(f2b6e057-2a29-4895-a84e-3b42a50968ed).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677214.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fuchs, Ferdinand Christian. “Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fuchs FC. Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sugar-conjugates-of-3hydroxy4pyridinones(f2b6e057-2a29-4895-a84e-3b42a50968ed).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677214.

Council of Science Editors:

Fuchs FC. Sugar conjugates of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones : synthesis and investigations into their potential for drug delivery to the brain. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/sugar-conjugates-of-3hydroxy4pyridinones(f2b6e057-2a29-4895-a84e-3b42a50968ed).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677214

King's College London (University of London)

29. Husbands, Lilly Marie. Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation.

Degree: PhD, 2014, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/animated-experientia(85e342f2-7ec9-4c7c-9024-20e2a8931677).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677035

► Since the early 20th century, artists have explored the seemingly endless potential inherent in the complex blend of visual art and cinema that is experimental… (more)

▼ Since the early 20th century, artists have explored the seemingly endless potential inherent in the complex blend of visual art and cinema that is experimental animation. Contemporary artists make use of both traditional and modern techniques to produce works of animated visual art that subvert conventional viewing practices and the normal perception of moving images. Despite an increased output of scholarly studies of animation and avant-garde media over the last twenty years, contemporary works of experimental animation rarely receive the kind of close, in-depth analysis that their formal and conceptual intricacies demand. This research draws from various philosophies of experience (e.g. existential phenomenology, cognitive and gestalt psychology, and empiricist philosophies of science and epistemology) to examine the unconventional aesthetic experiences offered by a diverse range of works by contemporary North American and British artists. These selected artists’ works are materially, formally, and aesthetically heterogeneous, and each of this dissertation’s four chapters explores the particularities of several artists’ works in relation to a common philosophical area of enquiry. Each chapter establishes a wider historical and theoretical context for the selected artists’ works before pursuing a more philosophically focused analysis of individual works. A phenomenological approach to the aesthetics of abstract animation is developed in relation to the works of Steven Woloshen and Bret Battey; works by Frank Mouris, Katy Shepherd and Jeff Scher are investigated regarding issues of personal memory and selfhood; epistemic aestheticism is examined in Stuart Hilton’s and Semiconductor’s nonfiction works; and a hermeneutics and allegoresis of oblique narrative is elaborated for Lewis Klahr’s and Kelly Sears’s collage animations. Rather than attempting to fit these artworks within a broader ontological theory of experimental animation, this dissertation engages in a discussionof spectatorship that investigates the complex and challenging experiences individual artworks invite spectators to actively participate in.

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Husbands, L. M. (2014). Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/animated-experientia(85e342f2-7ec9-4c7c-9024-20e2a8931677).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677035

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Husbands, Lilly Marie. “Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/animated-experientia(85e342f2-7ec9-4c7c-9024-20e2a8931677).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677035.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Husbands, Lilly Marie. “Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Husbands LM. Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/animated-experientia(85e342f2-7ec9-4c7c-9024-20e2a8931677).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677035.

Council of Science Editors:

Husbands LM. Animated experientia : aesthetics of contemporary experimental animation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2014. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/animated-experientia(85e342f2-7ec9-4c7c-9024-20e2a8931677).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677035

King's College London (University of London)

30. Hodgson, Karen. Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes.

Degree: PhD, 2015, King's College London (University of London)

URL: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/biomarkers-of-antidepressant-treatment-outcomes(dcd101e2-4f7b-423c-8354-29c3d827fd91).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634169

► Whilst antidepressants are widely prescribed, there is a large degree of variation between patients in terms of treatment outcomes. Furthermore, the mechanisms by which these… (more)

▼ Whilst antidepressants are widely prescribed, there is a large degree of variation between patients in terms of treatment outcomes. Furthermore, the mechanisms by which these drugs exert their effects remain unclear. In this thesis, genetic biomarkers of antidepressant outcomes have been explored, in order to better understand the molecular mechanisms underpinning effective antidepressant treatment. The research presented here use data from the GENDEP project, which is a large pharmacogenetic study of depressed patients receiving antidepressant treatment. Firstly, the pharmacological underpinnings of antidepressant-associated side effects were used to categorise these side effects and conduct a candidate gene analysis. Whilst a significant association between variation within the HTR2C gene and serotonergic side effects was found, the observation was not replicated in a second sample. Secondly, the role of variability in drug metabolism rates in treatment outcomes was investigated. Examining genotypic information on the cytochrome P450 enzymes, no associations with treatment response, side effects or study discontinuation were observed. Furthermore, serum concentrations of antidepressant were unrelated to treatment response or overall burden of side effects, predicting only a minority of specific side effects. Thirdly, transcriptomic changes with drug administration were explored in relation to treatment efficacy. Two genes were identified where changes in expression levels were significantly associated with treatment response amongst patients taking nortriptyline. Furthermore, using a network-based approach, changes in gene expression across one module of coexpressed genes showed significant correlation with symptom improvement; this biological network generalised across different antidepressant medications. Finally, genomic and transcriptomic data were combined, in an examination of the genetic control of gene expression. This analysis then was used to gain an insight into the molecular processes that link genotype to phenotype. The evidence presented within this thesis, when considered in combination with existing literature, highlights that antidepressant efficacy is a complex trait, influenced by many genes of small effect. Nevertheless, by layering together different levels of information, we can begin to dissect the molecular mechanisms involved in antidepressant action.

Subjects/Keywords: Pharmacogenetics; Antidepressants; Transcriptomics; Depression

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Hodgson, K. (2015). Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes. (Doctoral Dissertation). King's College London (University of London). Retrieved from http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/biomarkers-of-antidepressant-treatment-outcomes(dcd101e2-4f7b-423c-8354-29c3d827fd91).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634169

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hodgson, Karen. “Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, King's College London (University of London). Accessed February 25, 2020. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/biomarkers-of-antidepressant-treatment-outcomes(dcd101e2-4f7b-423c-8354-29c3d827fd91).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634169.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hodgson, Karen. “Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hodgson K. Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25]. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/biomarkers-of-antidepressant-treatment-outcomes(dcd101e2-4f7b-423c-8354-29c3d827fd91).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634169.

Council of Science Editors:

Hodgson K. Biomarkers of antidepressant treatment outcomes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. King's College London (University of London); 2015. Available from: http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/biomarkers-of-antidepressant-treatment-outcomes(dcd101e2-4f7b-423c-8354-29c3d827fd91).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634169

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