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1. Maiden, John. The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion.

Degree: PhD, 2007, University of Stirling

► This is a study of religious national identity in Britain during the 1920s. The focus of the thesis is the Prayer Book controversy which engulfed… (more)

▼ This is a study of religious national identity in Britain during the 1920s. The focus of the thesis is the Prayer Book controversy which engulfed the Church of England in 1927 and 1928 and climaxed with the House of Commons rejecting the Church’s proposals for an alternative liturgy on two occasions. The purpose of the revised book was to incorporate moderate Anglo-Catholicism into the life of the Church. It is asserted that the main factor behind the revision controversy, largely overlooked in previous studies, was a conflict of different models of national religion. While the dominant ‘Centre-High’ (sometimes referred to as ‘liberal Anglican’) faction in the Church, which included the English Catholic section of Anglo-Catholics, favoured a broadly Christian national religion and a tolerant, comprehensive established Church, many Protestants, in particular conservative Evangelicals, understood religious national identity to be emphatically Protestant under the terms of a Reformation settlement. The bishops’ revision proposals challenged the Protestant uniformity of the Church and so brought into question the constitutional relationship between Church and State. Thus the issue of national religion played a pivotal role in the revision controversy. Chapter one gives the background to the liturgical project in the Church, assessing the balance of power between the Anglican parties in the 1920s and explaining the purposes of revision. It is argued that the new Prayer Book reflected the reigning Centre-High orthodoxy of the House of Bishops and was moderately Anglo-Catholic in nature. This underlying agenda led many Evangelicals and advanced Anglo-Catholics to reject the new book. Chapters two and three describe the Evangelical and Anglo-Catholic responses respectively and argue that both parties were divided over revision, with large sections of both opposed to revision. Chapter four explains the attitude of the conservative Evangelical, Centre-High and ‘Western’ Catholic groupings towards the constitutional, cultural and moral dimensions of religious national identity. It argues that these understandings of national religion were a key cause of identity conflict within the Church and so determined the responses of each Church faction towards revision. Chapter five enlarges on the idea of Protestant national religion during the period by assessing the important role of the Free Churches and non-English mainline Churches in the crisis. It argues that the involvement of Protestants in these denominations was significant and that the ideologies of anti-Catholicism and national Protestantism motivated this. Finally, chapter six further emphasises the ‘national’ dimension of the revision controversy by explaining the attitude of the House of Commons to revision. It is asserted that the Commons’ debates on revision were in fact discussions on the role of national religion in 1920s Britain and that the rejections of the bishops’ proposals demonstrated the resilience of parliamentary Protestantism in British politics. Overall,…

Subjects/Keywords: 264; Anglican : identity : national identity : Englishness : Church of England : national religion : Identification (Religion) Great Britain Nineteen twenties : Church of England : National characteristics Great Britain

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Maiden, J. (2007). The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/247

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Maiden, John. “The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/247.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Maiden, John. “The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion.” 2007. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

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Maiden J. The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2007. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/247.

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Maiden J. The Anglican prayer book controversy of 1927-28 and national religion. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/247

University of Stirling

2. O'Sullivan, Eóin P. A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22956

► The aim of this thesis is to examine the cognitive processes of social learning from the bottom up. In the field of comparative psychology, an… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: social learning; comparative psychology; capuchin monkeys; automatic imitation; behavioural synchrony; social contagion; developmental psychology; Social learning; Psychology, Comparative; Capuchin monkeys Behavior

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O'Sullivan, E. P. (2015). A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22956

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Sullivan, Eóin P. “A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22956.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Sullivan, Eóin P. “A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

O'Sullivan EP. A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22956.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Sullivan EP. A comparative approach to social learning from the bottom up. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22956

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3. Ellis, Ciaran R. Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production.

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327

► This thesis looks at the role of wild pollinators in providing services to crops. Two data chapters (2 and 3) are accompanied by a modelling… (more)

▼ This thesis looks at the role of wild pollinators in providing services to crops. Two data chapters (2 and 3) are accompanied by a modelling chapter (4) which build on the findings of the field studies. The thesis ends with an overview of the trends in pollinator populations and how these relate to the needs of farmers in the UK (chap-ter 5). It is often assumed that commercial pollinators are appropriate substitutes of wild pollinators on farms; however this view neglects the differing roles that particular pollinator taxa might play in providing pollination services. For example, crops with a long growing system may require multiple pollinators to ensure pollination throughout the season. Strawberries in Scotland have an extremely long growing season, flowering from April to August. Chapter 2 presents a study showing season-al complementarity between different pollinating taxa across strawberry farms in Scotland. Pollinators of strawberries also differed in their responses to weather pa-rameters indicating that preserving multiple pollinator taxa could ensure yields un-der different weather scenarios. The requirements of a long-growing season and ad-verse weather may be specific to strawberry production in Scotland, but the valua-tion of multiple taxa can be generalised to systems with differing needs, and also to different ecosystem services. Wild bees are not only valuable for providing complementary services to commercial pollinators, but are also valuable in the longer term as it is unknown whether com-mercial pollinators will be available in the future. There are threats to the supply of honeybees which have already triggered price rises; such supply shocks could force farmers to leave production or to seek other ways of providing pollination, including supporting wild pollinators. However farm management pressures, in particular pes-ticide use, could threaten the ability of wild pollinators to continue to support crop production. The interplay of pesticides and pollination is discussed in chapter 3 and 4. Chapter 3 presents an experiment undertaken on soft-fruit farms which had and had not used the neonicotinoid, thiacloprid, and shows that nests exposed to thia-cloprid had higher worker mortality, and lower male production than those at con-trol farms. This has implications both for pollination services now, as worker mor-tality will reduce the number of bees visiting farms, and also for the maintenance of future pollination services through decreased reproductive capacity of exposed nests. Chapter 4 uses a theoretical model to link pesticide use and habitat use to pollina-tion services, and shows that the use of commercial pollinators could mask the de-cline in wild populations, making local extinctions more likely. Chapter 5 sets out the status and extent of pollinators in the UK, along with popu-lation trends, trends in habitat and trends in pesticide use to provide an overview of how well pollination services are likely to meet the ongoing needs of crop farmers.

Subjects/Keywords: Pollination; Bees; Environmental valuation; Biodiversity; Sustainable agriculture Economic aspects; Biodiversity Economic aspects; Pollination by insects; Bee culture Economic aspects

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APA (6^th Edition):

Ellis, C. R. (2014). Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ellis, Ciaran R. “Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ellis, Ciaran R. “Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Ellis CR. Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327.

Council of Science Editors:

Ellis CR. Valuing wild pollinators for sustainable crop production. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22327

University of Stirling

4. Ry-Kottoh, Lucy Afeafa. Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks.

Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26842

► Adopting a mixed methods approach consisting of interviews, focus group discussions and surveys, this thesis investigates the state of digital publishing in Ghana within the… (more)

▼ Adopting a mixed methods approach consisting of interviews, focus group discussions and surveys, this thesis investigates the state of digital publishing in Ghana within the context of Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory. With a focus on children’s ebooks, it examines publishers’, authors’ and readers’ levels of adoption of ebooks, and their motivations for, perceptions of, and challenges or barriers to, going digital or otherwise. It also assesses the state of digital infrastructure and human resource capacity in Ghana to support the growing ebook sector, and identifies the knowledge and skills deficit in the industry in order to inform the development of courses that will be incorporated into the BA Publishing Studies programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This thesis reveals that the level of adoption of ebook publishing among publishers and authors was relatively low given the interest demonstrated by young readers. The latter were very interested in ebooks and read mainly foreign content because it was freely available and accessible online. Publishers’ and authors’ motivations for publishing ebooks include visibility, the opportunity to reach a much wider audience, and the novelty of publishing digitally to keep abreast of current trends so as to transform the local industry. Some barriers to adoption identified were the cost associated with acquiring infrastructure, the security of online content, inadequate information about ebooks, non-use of ebooks, and infrastructural challenges such as inconsistent electricity supply and poor Internet penetration. The thesis also identified an awareness disconnect between publishers and their local readers: publishers perceive ebooks to be for the international market and, as such, do not focus on promoting them in the local market; thus, local readers are not aware of the existence of ebooks. Expanding on Rogers’ adoption categories, two new categories were created, incidental adopters and perceptual late adopters, to accommodate individuals who do not fall within Rogers’ established adopter categories. To increase the spread of digital publishing and the uptake of ebooks in the Ghanaian book market, the thesis recommends the elimination of the barriers to adoption and, most importantly, advocates training and skills development to reduce the knowledge and skills deficit gap among publishers and authors.

Subjects/Keywords: Digital publishing; ebooks; Ghana; adoption; Electronic publishing Ghana; Children's literature

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Ry-Kottoh, L. A. (2017). Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26842

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ry-Kottoh, Lucy Afeafa. “Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26842.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ry-Kottoh, Lucy Afeafa. “Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks.” 2017. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Ry-Kottoh LA. Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26842.

Council of Science Editors:

Ry-Kottoh LA. Digital Publishing in Ghana: A Focus on Children's Ebooks. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26842

University of Stirling

5. McConnell, Bridget. Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context.

Degree: EdD, School of Education, 2009, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1226

► This research is concerned with how cultural policy is made in contemporary Scotland. Focussed on deciphering and understanding the actions, behaviours, meanings and performances of… (more)

▼ This research is concerned with how cultural policy is made in contemporary Scotland. Focussed on deciphering and understanding the actions, behaviours, meanings and performances of those involved in cultural policy making and how a cultural policy community is created and maintained, a qualitative research approach was adopted. As such, the research is based on semi-structured interviews with fifteen key players from the cultural policy community The influence and application of a range of theoretical perspectives shaped my data analysis and research outcomes in significant ways, leading me away from an initial positivist approach - where I had hoped for a ‘cultural policy making toolkit’ to emerge from the data - to a more nuanced understanding of the complex and unpredictable dynamics at play in cultural policy making. In particular, writings broadly defined as within the postmodern camp - namely those of Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze and Guattari - provided the possibility of new paradigms for the discussion and understanding of cultural policy making, leading me to unexpected insights into cultural policy making processes. Key findings relate to the characters and their performances within the cultural policy community as well as the spaces where cultural policy is created. Firstly, the significance and impact of key players emerged as having less to do with their perceived status, influence or professional positions, than their ability to construct a ‘cultural policy’ identity, attune themselves to, engage with and affect an ever changing and fluid policy environment. Paradoxically, the data revealed that those who appeared at first sight to be the most powerful and influential often emerged as the least so. Notably, the most effective players seemed to be those who invested in their sense of self and social identities and roles, clearly articulated values, principles and beliefs, bringing an authenticity to their performances in the cultural policy sphere. In addition these players demonstrated an almost intuitive understanding of the power of myth and storytelling in the construction of cultural policy. Similarly, the most significant cultural policy spaces were not where I had thought them to be - for example, public agency boards and political committees - but rather in the more amorphous spaces of gossip, ‘off-the-record’ comments, newspaper commentary and opinions, networks and the assumed meanings in both the said and unsaid. My data also reveal an active engagement in the ‘public domain’ by the cultural policy community, a space that is constructed and defined by meanings, signs and values - the substance and language of cultural policy. Finally, it is the performances of actors in the cultural policy spaces that bring cultural policy into being. The data disclose the power of speaking and writing in shifting and disrupting perceptions, views and interpretations, and in creating different spaces of encounter and creativity, leading to new understandings and unintended cultural…

Subjects/Keywords: Cultural Policy; Scottish; Scotland Cultural policy

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McConnell, B. (2009). Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1226

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McConnell, Bridget. “Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1226.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McConnell, Bridget. “Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

McConnell B. Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1226.

Council of Science Editors:

McConnell B. Which Cultural Policy? Whose Cultural Policy? Players and Practices in a Scottish Context. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1226

University of Stirling

6. Bright, David M. Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes.

Degree: M. Phil., School of Applied Social Science, 2011, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9298

► In 2007/2008 there were 56,561 applications to Scottish local authorities by individuals or households seeking assistance under the homeless persons legislation. This thesis examines the… (more)

▼ In 2007/2008 there were 56,561 applications to Scottish local authorities by individuals or households seeking assistance under the homeless persons legislation. This thesis examines the legislative background to homelessness and considers issues of definition. The link between homelessness and health outcomes is reviewed and homelessness is identified as a stressor. People react differently to being homeless and the influence of personality, and coping styles on health outcomes, measured by a modified version of the General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg and Hillier, 1979), was examined. Ninety-six people who had applied to a local authority for assistance due to homelessness completed a questionnaire and participated in an interview at a single session. The Ten Item Personality Index (Gosling, et. al, 2003) and the Internal-External scale (Rotter, 1966) were used to measure personality and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (Folkman and Lazarus, 1988) was used to measure coping styles. The data was analysed using descriptive, correlational and regression analysis for the quantitative data and a reporting framework, which was developed to report on the qualitative data. It was found that emotional stability, planful problem solving, seeking social support and accepting responsibility were significant predictors of both mental and physical symptoms. Conscientiousness, and accepts responsibility were significant predictors of (social) dysfunction. Locus of control was found to have no significant influence on health outcomes. An interesting finding was that seeking social support as a coping style had the result of worsening health outcomes. Further analysis revealed that the outcome of seeking support is important and that to fail to achieve this can have a detrimental effect on health outcomes. The interview data gives an account of what being homeless means from a participant’s perspective and provides useful context to the quantitative data. The interview results were consistent with, and supported the questionnaire results. The implication of these results for an intervention strategy for homeless people assisted by a local authority is discussed, and a possible intervention is suggested which would enhance coping skills and improve access to health care for this group.

Subjects/Keywords: Homelessness and health; Personality; Coping styles; Homelessness Scotland; Care in the community

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Bright, D. M. (2011). Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes. (Masters Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9298

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bright, David M. “Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9298.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bright, David M. “Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bright DM. Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Stirling; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9298.

Council of Science Editors:

Bright DM. Being homeless: The influence of personality and coping styles on health outcomes. [Masters Thesis]. University of Stirling; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9298

University of Stirling

7. Obeidat, Ala S. A. Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective.

Degree: M. Phil., Stirling Management School, 2012, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/13063

► The main aim of this study is to explore the nature of leadership in Jordanian hospitals. This study consists of four objectives; the first objective… (more)

▼ The main aim of this study is to explore the nature of leadership in Jordanian hospitals. This study consists of four objectives; the first objective is to identify the extent to which clinicians perform their role of managing and leading Jordanian hospitals .The second objective for this study is to explore the source of power and authority being adopted in Jordanian hospitals. Then the third objective is to differentiate between doctors and other clinicians from nurses and AHPS in practicing leadership. While the fourth objective to explore the obstacles in developing CL in Jordanian hospitals. The methodology of a qualitative approach was adopted through analyzing the contents, thus, semi-structured interview was conducted with 38 participants from managers who have a clinical mission besides managerial and supervising ones. The study has found out that there is a lack of administrative qualifications for clinicians, and seems difficult to apply the transformational style in Jordanian hospitals due the fear of responsibility and bad distribution of power and authority among clinicians and doctors in particular. Furthermore, there is a lack cultural diversity and this weakens the provided medical services in matching globalization and international criteria. Communication channels in Jordanian hospitals are acceptable; because both technical and personal settings among clinicians are emerged. Unfortunately, there was no specific and clear agenda for both quality and ethical considerations .Doctors are dominated by the concept of bureaucracy and centralism. Accordingly, some obstacles have been revealed in Jordanian hospitals; doctors are the biggest obstacle because they are holding the whole power. Also, communication channels with other departments and among colleagues are weak. Furthermore, the clinical culture did not reach the creation of cultural system .This is due to the weak coordination among academic faculties and governmental departments to shape the meaningful concept of health care management and leadership. The researcher recommends that both quality and ethical considerations should be involved in more practical sense and doctors need to be trained to carry out the administrative responsibilities by involving nurses and AHPS to ensure the distribution of power and diversity. This study has added the academic contribution by presenting a new mass of knowledge, and considering clinical team members in Jordanian hospitals as a uniform by creating the comprehensiveness of work culture. Finally, the study proved that both experience and knowledge are additional authorities beside position, law and work that may enrich performance.

Subjects/Keywords: Clinical Leadership, Health Service Management,Hospital Adminstration, Doctors, Nurses, AHPS, Clinical Ethics, Clinical Quality, Leaders,Transformational Leadership, Leadership Theories , Jordanian Health Sector ,Clinical Leaders; Hospitals Jordan Administration

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Obeidat, A. S. A. (2012). Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective. (Masters Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/13063

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Obeidat, Ala S A. “Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/13063.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Obeidat, Ala S A. “Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Obeidat ASA. Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Stirling; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/13063.

Council of Science Editors:

Obeidat ASA. Clinical Leadership in Jordanian Hospitals: The Clinicians' Perspective. [Masters Thesis]. University of Stirling; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/13063

University of Stirling

8. Paterson, Danny. The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland.

Degree: PhD, School of Natural Sciences, 2011, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3692

► Abstract This thesis investigates the past extent, structure and dynamics of Mar Lodge Caledonian pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) woodland, near Braemar in the south-eastern Cairngorms.… (more)

▼ Abstract This thesis investigates the past extent, structure and dynamics of Mar Lodge Caledonian pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) woodland, near Braemar in the south-eastern Cairngorms. The geographical extent and Holocene history of the Scottish pinewoods are generally understood, but the Mar pinewoods are relatively obscure. This thesis is concerned with the Holocene history of the Mar pinewoods; the timing and reasons for first appearance, the increase in abundance of Pinus to become a dominant species, the spatial extent of the woodland and its structure and form. The investigation includes changes to the woodland assemblage during its fragmentation and disappearance in the late Holocene and possible influences on the woodland from people living in the area. At the heart of this thesis is an understanding of the factors underpinning the ecology of Pinus and the response of the species to competition with other taxa. This is related to the spatial and temporal changes in climate that contribute to the location and development of Pinus in Scotland and Mar Lodge. Areas comparable to Mar Lodge are defined as ‘core areas’ of pine woodland rather than ‘native areas’. This avoids the necessity of considering every short period of colonisation by Pinus in areas distal to large populations. The location, extent, form and behaviour of woodland according to macro sub-fossils and micro sub-fossils is used to define core woodland as those with a long presence of Pinus, often continuing to the present day. Areas with a long history but no extant population are regarded as peripheral areas. This thesis consists of extensive palaeoecological investigations of three peat sequences: from within extant pine woodland (Doire Bhraghad), from just beyond its edge (White Bridge) and from peat with sub-fossil pine stumps located 10km west of the modern range of Pinus (Geldie Lodge). A range of techniques, including loss of mass on ignition and colorimetric light transmission analysis are applied to the peat, but palynological techniques form the basis of the investigation. Stomatal counts are used in conjunction with pollen counts to explore the process of Pinus colonisation, and its increase in abundance to form woodland. Pinus percentage and influx, together with the ratio of arboreal to non-arboreal pollen and the percentage of Empetrum are used to define the density of the woodland canopy. The stability of the Doire Bhraghad assemblage confirms the area as core Pinus woodland. Pinus is present from c. 9600 cal BP and dominates woodland from c. 9150 cal BP. Woodland here is a closed, solely Pinus canopy from c. 8600 until 4000 cal BP. Arrival of Pinus at Geldie Lodge is undated but occurs before c. 7550 cal BP. Woodland is always more open; Pinus is co-dominant with Betula, showing affinity with other peripheral areas. Pinus woodland fragments at all Mar Lodge sites from c. 3900 cal BP, disappearing from Geldie Lodge by c. 2800 cal BP and White Bridge by c. 1900 cal BP. Calluna replaces Pinus as the dominant species at all three…

Subjects/Keywords: Pinus sylvestris; pollen; Holocene; Cairngorms; vegetation history; Caledonian pine; Botany Anatomy; Biological diversity Scotland

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Paterson, D. (2011). The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3692

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Paterson, Danny. “The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3692.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Paterson, Danny. “The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Paterson D. The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3692.

Council of Science Editors:

Paterson D. The Holocene history of Pinus sylvestris woodland in the Mar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms, Eastern Scotland. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3692

University of Stirling

9. Fuller, Elizabeth A. 'New Femininities' Fiction.

Degree: PhD, School of Arts and Humanities, 2011, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3573

► I identify and analyse an emergent sub-genre of contemporary literature by women that I am calling ‘New Femininities’ fiction. This fiction is about the distinctly… (more)

▼ I identify and analyse an emergent sub-genre of contemporary literature by women that I am calling ‘New Femininities’ fiction. This fiction is about the distinctly feminine experience of contemporary domestic life written by women about the lives of heterosexual female characters that are married or in committed partnerships, often with children. These texts are concerned with the nature of the self, with a self that is plural and ‘in process’, and make use of particular narrative devices – ironic voice, unreliable narration, free indirect discourse, and interrogative endings that exceed their roles as simply telling stories. ‘New Femininities’ fictions allow their language the necessary freedom to multiply meanings and enact the narrative conflicts they raise and by so doing, undermine the binary oppositions which structure a gendered world. In this dissertation, I argue the models of existing criticism would do a disservice to these texts because much of the criticism either overvalues the theoretical and ignores the literariness of the text or seeks to identify a ‘feminine’ language the definition of which serves to reinforce and revalue patriarchal notions of femininity. The readings that this fiction requires necessitate a negotiation with established models of feminist literary criticism. I attempt to identify the characteristics of their style that allows them to straddle binary oppositions and to look at the language these authors use without having to label it ‘feminine’ and by so doing establish, build, or reinforce a boundary with some undefined ‘masculine’ language which stands in for all occurrences that are not ‘feminine’. Additionally, I attempt to forge a transformed, adapted concept vocabulary for dealing with this group of writers. To this end, I make use of various discourses to show how the different authors either negotiate with that discourse or prove its inadequacy to describe or explain these new femininities.

Subjects/Keywords: third wave feminism; new femininities; negotiation; Twenty-first century fiction; women's fiction; domesticity; Enright, Anne; Cusk, Rachel; Smith, Ali; Munro, Alice; Myerson, Julie; Mendelson, Charlotte; Heller, Zoe; Hadley, Tessa; Kennedy, A.L.; Feminist theory; Feminism

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Fuller, E. A. (2011). 'New Femininities' Fiction. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3573

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fuller, Elizabeth A. “'New Femininities' Fiction.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3573.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fuller, Elizabeth A. “'New Femininities' Fiction.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fuller EA. 'New Femininities' Fiction. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3573.

Council of Science Editors:

Fuller EA. 'New Femininities' Fiction. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3573

University of Stirling

10. Alexander, Lee. The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet.

Degree: M. Phil., 2015, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24072

► Purpose: To examine the impact of high protein intake on whole body composition changes in total body mass, lean body mass and fat mass as… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: hypoenergetic diet; protein; body composition; Body composition; HIgh protein diet; Women Nutrition; Women athletes

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Alexander, L. (2015). The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet. (Masters Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24072

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alexander, Lee. “The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24072.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alexander, Lee. “The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Alexander L. The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Stirling; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24072.

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Alexander L. The impact of high protein intake on body composition in active females during a hypoenergetic diet. [Masters Thesis]. University of Stirling; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24072

University of Stirling

11. Belton, Benjamin Daniel Nicholas. The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia.

Degree: PhD, School of Natural Sciences, 2010, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3424

► This thesis contains five chapters dealing with different aspects of the social relations of aquaculture development in South and Southeast Asia. This analysis is presented… (more)

▼ This thesis contains five chapters dealing with different aspects of the social relations of aquaculture development in South and Southeast Asia. This analysis is presented with reference to a series of qualitative empirical studies conducted in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand, and challenges conventional narratives relating to the causes, effects and significance of different forms of aquaculture development. Chapter 1 compares the impacts associated with projects intended to promote pro-poor forms of fish culture with the impacts of commercial forms of aquaculture originating in the private sector, and examines complementarities between the two forms of development. It finds that the latter form of aquaculture development, which it terms ‘immanent’, has generally resulted in far more significant economic impacts that the former, which it terms ‘interventionist’. Impacts occur particularly through the creation of employment in associated value chains, although some caution must be exercised in equating these effects with reductions in poverty. The conditions under which immanent aquaculture development is able to take place are elaborated. Chapter 2 provides a critical evaluation of the private sector development (PSD) discourse adopted under the post-Washington consensus. This is achieved with reference to a detailed comparative study of the establishment of hatcheries for mono-sex tilapia in Thailand and Pangasius catfish in Vietnam. This exercise shows the transfer of technical knowledge from public institutions to actors in the private sector to have been largely informal in both cases. The subsequent establishment of hatchery enterprises has also been shaped by culturally specific patterns of economic behaviour that go unrecognised by champions of PSD. The chapter cautions against taking the existence of causal links between increased economic activity and reductions in poverty for granted. Chapter 3 examines patterns of development associated with the extraordinary expansion of the Pangasius catfish industry in Vietnam. It concludes that the ability of catfish producers to access a range of key production factors including land and credit has been mediated by relationships between individuals and the state and its associated institutions, as has access to some markets and services. As a result, the integration of producers into global markets has tended to reinforce existing class relations rather than radically transforming the rural class structure. Chapter 4 evaluates the likely outcomes of governance by third party certification for Pangasius producers in Vietnam and Bangladesh. Widespread insistence on compliance with emerging standards by Northern retailers will have little impact on Bangladeshi producers at present given their domestic orientation, but will probably involve severe consequences for smaller Vietnamese producers who will struggle to comply due to their unfavourable organisation of production and lack of integration. Although Pangasius production in Bangladesh appears more…

Subjects/Keywords: Aquaculture; Development; Poverty; Agrarian change; Discourse; Certification; Cities and towns Asia; Aquaculture industry

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Belton, B. D. N. (2010). The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3424

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Belton, Benjamin Daniel Nicholas. “The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3424.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Belton, Benjamin Daniel Nicholas. “The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Belton BDN. The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3424.

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Belton BDN. The Social Relations of Aquaculture Development in South and Southeast Asia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3424

12. Michael, Maureen K. Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21879

► This study presents a new perspective on work practice in conceptual art. Using ethnographic evidence from five visual artists, the study used a combined visual… (more)

▼ This study presents a new perspective on work practice in conceptual art. Using ethnographic evidence from five visual artists, the study used a combined visual arts and practice orientated perspective to explore the materiality of their everyday work and the sociomaterial practices shaping it. Close scrutiny is given to the forms of expertise embedded in this through concepts of knowing-in-practice and epistemic objects. Emerging from the findings is clearer understanding of how an arts-based methodology might enhance knowledge about artists’ knowing-in-practice. Popular representations of contemporary artists often ignore the realities of precarious work. This is reflected in the professional education of artists with its concentration on studio-based activities and emphasis on the production and products of artmaking. This study reconfigures and reconceptualises the work of artists as assemblages of sociomaterial practices that include, but are not limited to artmaking – so providing a different representation of the work of artists as a continuous collaboration of mundane materials. The study identified seven sociomaterial practices, defined as movement-driven; studio-making; looking; pedagogic; self-promotion; peer support; and pause. As these practices are subject to ever-changing materialities, they are constantly reassembled. Analysis revealed hidden interiors of underemployment and income generation to be significant factors embedded in the mundane materialities of everyday work, revealing resilience and adaptability as key forms of expertise necessary for the assembling of practices. Further, the arts-based methodology of ‘integrated imagework’ created ways of visually analysing the materially-mediated, socially situated nature of knowing in practice, and demonstrated how relational concepts relating to knowing-in-practice might be better analysed. Findings indicate how the professional education of artists – particularly the way the workplace of the studio is understood – could be re-envisioned to support the fluidity of contemporary artistic practices. The studio itself is a form of knowledge – ever changing – forming and being formed by the practices of artists. Adopting this view of studio-based education would be a radical departure from current studio-based pedagogies in contemporary art education. Further, resilience – the capacity to sustain practices that are emergent and constantly unfolding – becomes a form of expertise central to the professional education of artists.

Subjects/Keywords: Artists; art-based methodology; practice; visual methods; sociomaterial; professional learning; Art Study and teaching; Artists; Artists' studios; Conceptual art

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Michael, M. K. (2015). Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21879

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Michael, Maureen K. “Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21879.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Michael, Maureen K. “Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Michael MK. Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21879.

Council of Science Editors:

Michael MK. Precarious Practices: Artists, Work and Knowing-in-Practice. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21879

University of Stirling

13. Bashir, Sumayia. Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster.

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21855

► Abstract Immune activation is generally acknowledged to be costly. These costs are frequently assumed to result from trade-offs arising due to the reallocation of resources… (more)

▼ Abstract Immune activation is generally acknowledged to be costly. These costs are frequently assumed to result from trade-offs arising due to the reallocation of resources from other life-history traits to be invested in immunity. Here, I investigated the energetic basis of the costs associated with immune activation in Drosophila melanogaster. I found that immune activation significantly reduced fly fecundity (45%) and also caused a decline in metabolic rate (6%) but had no effect on body weight. To understand the factors behind reduced fecundity and metabolic rate I measured feeding and found that food intake was reduced by almost 31% in immune-challenged D. melanogaster. These findings suggest that fecundity costs of immune activation result not from the commonly accepted resource reallocation hypothesis but probably because resource acquisition is impaired during immune responses. The individuals of any animal population generally vary greatly in their ability to resist infectious disease. This variation arises due to both environmental heterogeneity and genetic diversity. Genetic variation in disease susceptibility has generally been considered to lie in the nuclear genome. Here, for the first time, I explored the influence of mitochondrial genetic (mtDNA) variation on disease susceptibility. I crossed 22 mitochondrial haplotypes onto a single nuclear genome and also studied epistasis interactions between mitochondrial and nuclear genomes (mitonuclear epistasis) by crossing five haplotypes onto five different genetic backgrounds. I found that fly susceptibility to Serratia marcescens was influenced significantly by mtDNA allelic variation. Furthermore, the effect of mitonuclear epistasis on fly susceptibility to S. marcescens was twice as great as the individual effects of either mitochondrial or nuclear genome. However, susceptibility to Beauveria bassiana was not affected by mtDNA allelic variation. These findings suggest the mitochondrial genome may play an important role in host-parasite coevolution. The Mother’s Curse hypothesis suggests that sex-specific selection due to maternal mitochondrial inheritance means that mitochondria are poorly adapted to function in males, resulting in impaired male fitness. Mother’s Curse effects have previously only been studied for two phenotypic traits (sperm-infertility and ageing) and their generality for broader life-history has not been explored. I investigated the impact of mtDNA allelic variation on 10 phenotypic traits and tested whether the patterns of phenotypic variation in males and females conformed to the expectations of the Mother’s Curse hypothesis. I found that seven of the 10 traits were significantly influenced by mtDNA allelic variation. However, there was no evidence that the effects of this variation differed between males and females. I therefore concluded that Mother’s Curse is unlikely to be a general phenomenon, nor to provide a general explanation for sexual dimorphism in life-history traits. Overall, this thesis explored the impacts…

Subjects/Keywords: Immunity; Mitochondrial genome; Mitochondrial-nuclear epistasis; Drosophila melanogaster; Pathogen susceptibility; Infection; Metabolic rate; Mother's Curse Hypothesis; Starvation; Desiccation; Bodyweight; Chillcoma; CO2 anaesthesia; Wing size; Drosophila melanogaster; Mitochondrial pathology; Immunity; Human genetics Variation

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Bashir, S. (2014). Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21855

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bashir, Sumayia. “Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21855.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bashir, Sumayia. “Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bashir S. Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21855.

Council of Science Editors:

Bashir S. Impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and immunity costs on life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21855

University of Stirling

14. Medlock Johnson, Paige Merritt. Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24476

► The world is a fractured place, faceted and fascinating in variety but broken in strife. Artist Gerhard Richter, said “Art is the highest form of… (more)

▼ The world is a fractured place, faceted and fascinating in variety but broken in strife. Artist Gerhard Richter, said “Art is the highest form of hope” and the thinker Martin Heidegger said that art is a “happening of truth”. Marc Chagall hoped his art connected with people’s lives and sufferings and would become infused with prayer for redemption. How does visual art (and thinking theoretically and theologically about art) contribute toward hope and truth that bring the fragments of society into personal and communal connection? This is a practice-based (or studio-led) thesis in stained glass making at the juncture of the interdisciplinary fields of visual culture and religion. Making the visual art of stained glass windows involves collaborating, selecting, breaking, combining – processes that embody the unifying of disparate pieces. There are three projects and three chapters included in this research that work cohesively to show how visual art can facilitate a shift in us to see with compassion that guides our actions to care, and the word “EidenSight” is introduced to give vocabulary to this. Research draws primarily from reflections on collaborative studio work, visual art and visual artists, aesthetic theory (especially of Heidegger’s essay “The Origin of the Work of Art”) and thinking theologically through these sources. Stained glass has been a profession of work and a profession of faith; here the ancient art is created for contemporary places and raises questions theoretically and theologically and identifies themes that contribute to an understanding of how art affects us. Over the centuries, stained glass has contributed to architecture, art history, and theological aesthetics, as well as viewers’ personal and social experiences, from ecclesial settings to public spaces. This research contributes three commissioned site-specific stained glass installations (two in the US and one for the University of Stirling’s Art Collection) that lead the written thesis which is embedded full of images and has a correlating website: www.eidensite.weebly.com. The results are visual and verbal: requirements for the practice-based thesis include a heavily documented practical element in correlation with a shorter written component (30-80,000 words). Within the limits of these parameters, this research offers completed stained glass windows and a written thesis that includes insights from those projects, plus three chapters on: the material of glass, the space of the window, and the implications of being stained and a main conclusion that ties those elements together contributing to the overall thesis question: can art help us see with compassion that leads to care. Three institutions now have an original work of art substantiated by written theory, and the submitted thesis is substantiated by works of art viewable on different continents.

Subjects/Keywords: stained glass; visual culture; art; religion; aesthetics; theological; Heidegger; Chagall; Faith; Theology Church art and custom; Glass painting and staining

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Medlock Johnson, P. M. (2016). Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24476

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Medlock Johnson, Paige Merritt. “Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24476.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Medlock Johnson, Paige Merritt. “Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Medlock Johnson PM. Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24476.

Council of Science Editors:

Medlock Johnson PM. Professions of Faith: Stained Glass Making and the Visual Culture of Theology. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24476

15. Tsoumita, Sotiria. Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets.

Degree: PhD, School of Sport, 2013, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/15657

► This thesis looks at the subject of sports television programming in two European markets, the UK, one of the biggest and most developed in the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: sports television programming; sports rights agreements; UK television market; Greek television market; strategies; decision making; sports television content; journalism and content selection; public service television; pay-TV; free-to-air commercial television; Television broadcasting of sports; Mass media and sports; Football Greece; Football Great Britain

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Tsoumita, S. (2013). Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/15657

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tsoumita, Sotiria. “Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/15657.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tsoumita, Sotiria. “Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets.” 2013. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Tsoumita S. Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/15657.

Council of Science Editors:

Tsoumita S. Sports Television Programming: Content Selection, Strategies and Decision Making. A comparative study of the UK and Greek markets. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/15657

University of Stirling

16. Stewart, Francis Elizabeth. "Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion.

Degree: PhD, School of Arts and Humanities, 2011, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3441

► Using a distinctly and deliberately interdisciplinary approach to the subject of religion and spirituality as it presents itself within modern Western Societies today, this thesis… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Punk rock music; Punk culture

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Stewart, F. E. (2011). "Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3441

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stewart, Francis Elizabeth. “"Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3441.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stewart, Francis Elizabeth. “"Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Stewart FE. "Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3441.

Council of Science Editors:

Stewart FE. "Punk Rock Is My Religion": An Exploration of Straight Edge punk as a Surrogate of Religion. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3441

University of Stirling

17. Meakin, Nicholas G. Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions.

Degree: PhD, School of Natural Sciences, 2009, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1555

► A mesocosm experiment was carried out in a Norwegian fjord near Bergen in May 2006, with the main objective being the study of the effects… (more)

▼ A mesocosm experiment was carried out in a Norwegian fjord near Bergen in May 2006, with the main objective being the study of the effects of increasing concentrations of atmospheric CO2 (and associated effects such as increased acidification) on blooms of natural marine coastal plankton. Three mesocosms were bubbled with CO2(g) to achieve a high (~700ppm) CO2 concentration (pH ~7.8) to simulate predicted future conditions as a result of rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Another three mesocosms were treated as controls and bubbled with ambient air to represent a near pre-industrial scenario (atmospheric CO2 concentration ~300ppm, surface seawater pH ~8.15). Blooms in the mesocosms were stimulated by the addition of nutrients at a near-Redfield ratio ([N:P] ≈ [16:1]), and scientific measurements and analyses were carried out over the course of the blooms for approximately one month. Of particular interest in this study were the autotrophic plankton. The diversity and activities of these microorganisms under the two treatments was therefore investigated. By designing and using new degenerate primers specifically targeting ‘Green-type’ (Form IA and IB), ‘Red-type’ (Form IC and ID) and Form II RuBisCO, analysis of primary producers was carried out using PCR and either gDNA or cDNA (mRNA) templates from key time points spanning the complete duration of the blooms throughout the mesocosm experiment. Over 1250 novel RuBisCO large subunit sequences have been fully annotated and deposited in the NCBI GenBank® database. These sequences revealed distinct changes in the diversity of primary producers both over the courses of the blooms and between treatments. Particularly striking was the effect of acidification on the community structure of the eukaryotic picoplankton, Prasinophytes. A clade of prasinophytes closely related to Micromonas pusilla showed a distinct preference for the high CO2 conditions; a laboratory-based experiment confirmed the high tolerance of Micromonas pusilla to lower pH. Conversely, a clade related to Bathycoccus prasinos was almost entirely excluded from the high CO2 treatments. Clades of form II RuBisCO-containing dinoflagellates were also abundant throughout the experiment in both treatments. The high similarity of some of these clades to the toxin-producing species Heterocapsa triquetra and Gonyaulax polyedra, and apparent high tolerance of some clades to high CO2 conditions, is perhaps cause for concern in a high CO2 world and demands further research. In parallel with the RubisCO work, new primers were designed that target the gene encoding the Fe protein of nitrogenase (NifH). 82 Bergen genomic nifH sequences have been annotated and submitted to GenBank®. These sequences include those from organisms related to Alpha, Beta, and Gammaproteobacteria, and Cluster II and Cluster III sequences that align most closely with anaerobic Bacteria, Gram positive, and/or sulphur-reducing Bacteria. The biggest surprise, however, was the apparent abundance and significance of a Rhodobacter…

Subjects/Keywords: Metagenomics; Biochemistry; New Production; Marine Microorganisms; Plankton; Algae; Carbon Fixation; Nitrogen Fixation; Diazotrophs; Phosphorus; RuBisCO; NifH; PstS; Genomics; Proteomics; Elevated CO2; PCR; Sequencing; Gel Electrophoresis; Real-Time PCR; Environmental Microbiology; Climatic changes; Atmospheric carbon dioxide; Chemical oceanography

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Meakin, N. G. (2009). Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1555

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Meakin, Nicholas G. “Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1555.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Meakin, Nicholas G. “Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Meakin NG. Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1555.

Council of Science Editors:

Meakin NG. Metagenomic analyses of marine new production under elevated CO2 conditions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1555

University of Stirling

18. Saleetid, Nattakan. Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming.

Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26828

► Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is an emerging bacterial infection in shrimp that has been widespread across the major world shrimp producing countries since 2009.… (more)

▼ Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is an emerging bacterial infection in shrimp that has been widespread across the major world shrimp producing countries since 2009. AHPND epizootics have resulted in a huge loss of global shrimp production, similar to that caused by white spot disease in the 1990’s. The epizootiological understanding of the spread of AHPND is still in its early stages, however, and most of the currently published research findings are based on experimental studies that may struggle to capture the potential for disease transmission at the country scale. The main aim of this research, therefore, is to develop epizootiological tools to study AHPND transmission between shrimp farming sites. Some tools used in this research have already been applied to shrimp epizoology, but others are used here for the first time to evaluate the spread of shrimp diseases. According to an epizootiological survey of AHPND in Thailand (Chapter 3), the first case of AHPND in the country was in eastern shrimp farms in January 2012. The disease was then transmitted to the south in December 2012. The results obtained from interviews, undertaken with 143 sample farms were stratified by three farm-scales (large, medium and small) and two locations (east and south). Both the southern location and large-scale farming were associated with a delay in AHPND onset compared with the eastern location and small- and medium-scale farming. The 24 risk factors (mostly related to farming management practices) for AHPND were investigated in a cross-sectional study (Chapter 3). This allowed the development of an AHPND decision tree for defining cases (diseased farms) and controls (non-diseased farms) because at the time of the study AHPND was a disease of unknown etiology. Results of univariate and unconditional logistic regression models indicated that two farming management practices related to the onset of AHPND. First, the absence of pond harrowing before shrimp stocking increased the risk of AHPND occurrence with an odds ratio () of 3.9 (95 % CI 1.3–12.6; P‑value = 0.01), whereas earthen ponds decreased the risk of AHPND with an of 0.25 (95 % CI 0.06–0.8; P‑value = 0.02). These findings imply that good farming management practices, such as pond-bottom harrowing, which are a common practice of shrimp farming in earthen ponds, may contribute to overcoming AHPND infection at farm level. For the purposes of disease surveillance and control, the structure of the live shrimp movement network within Thailand (LSMN) was modelled, which demonstrated the high potential for site-to-site disease spread (Chapter 4). Real network data was recorded over a 13-month period from March 2013 to March 2014 by the Thailand Department of Fisheries. After data validation, c. 74 400 repeated connections between 13 801 shrimp farming sites were retained. 77 % of the total connections were inter-province movements; the remaining connections were intra-province movements (23 %). The results demonstrated that the LSMN had properties that both aided…

Subjects/Keywords: Epidemiology; Prawn; Network analysis; Disease surveillance; Shrimp culture Thailand; Fishes Diseases Epidemiology; Vibrio parahaemolyticus

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Saleetid, N. (2017). Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26828

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Saleetid, Nattakan. “Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26828.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Saleetid, Nattakan. “Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming.” 2017. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Saleetid N. Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26828.

Council of Science Editors:

Saleetid N. Epizoological Tools for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Thai Shrimp Farming. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/26828

University of Stirling

19. Ralston, Kevin. Childbearing and first birth in Scotland.

Degree: PhD, School of Applied Social Science, 2012, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9815

► This thesis examines childbearing and first birth in Scotland. A description of empirical patterns and trends in childbearing and first birth in Scotland is given.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: fertility; childbearing; birth; parent; Scotland; demography; Pregnancy Psychological aspects; Childbirth Psychological aspects

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Ralston, K. (2012). Childbearing and first birth in Scotland. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9815

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ralston, Kevin. “Childbearing and first birth in Scotland.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9815.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ralston, Kevin. “Childbearing and first birth in Scotland.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Ralston K. Childbearing and first birth in Scotland. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9815.

Council of Science Editors:

Ralston K. Childbearing and first birth in Scotland. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/9815

University of Stirling

20. Poria, Soujanya. Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis.

Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25396

► Emotions and sentiments play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They aid decision-making, learning, communication, and situation awareness in human-centric environments. Over the past… (more)

▼ Emotions and sentiments play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They aid decision-making, learning, communication, and situation awareness in human-centric environments. Over the past two decades, researchers in artificial intelligence have been attempting to endow machines with cognitive capabilities to recognize, infer, interpret and express emotions and sentiments. All such efforts can be attributed to affective computing, an interdisciplinary field spanning computer science, psychology, social sciences and cognitive science. Sentiment analysis and emotion recognition has also become a new trend in social media, avidly helping users understand opinions being expressed on different platforms in the web. In this thesis, we focus on developing novel methods for text-based sentiment analysis. As an application of the developed methods, we employ them to improve multimodal polarity detection and emotion recognition. Specifically, we develop innovative text and visual-based sentiment-analysis engines and use them to improve the performance of multimodal sentiment analysis. We begin by discussing challenges involved in both text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis. Next, we present a number of novel techniques to address these challenges. In particular, in the context of concept-based sentiment analysis, a paradigm gaining increasing interest recently, it is important to identify concepts in text; accordingly, we design a syntaxbased concept-extraction engine. We then exploit the extracted concepts to develop conceptbased affective vector space which we term, EmoSenticSpace. We then use this for deep learning-based sentiment analysis, in combination with our novel linguistic pattern-based affective reasoning method termed sentiment flow. Finally, we integrate all our text-based techniques and combine them with a novel deep learning-based visual feature extractor for multimodal sentiment analysis and emotion recognition. Comparative experimental results using a range of benchmark datasets have demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Subjects/Keywords: Sentiment Analysis; Computational intelligence; Text processing (Computer science); Machine learning

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Poria, S. (2017). Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25396

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Poria, Soujanya. “Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25396.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Poria, Soujanya. “Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis.” 2017. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Poria S. Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25396.

Council of Science Editors:

Poria S. Novel symbolic and machine-learning approaches for text-based and multimodal sentiment analysis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25396

University of Stirling

21. Moraro, Piero. Civil disobedience and civic virtues.

Degree: PhD, School of Arts and Humanities, 2010, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2886

► This thesis examines the concept of civil disobedience, and the role the latter can play in a democratic society. It aims to offer a moral… (more)

▼ This thesis examines the concept of civil disobedience, and the role the latter can play in a democratic society. It aims to offer a moral justification for civil disobedience that departs from consequentialist or deontological considerations, and focuses instead on virtue ethics. By drawing attention to the notion of civic virtues, the thesis suggests that, under some circumstances, an act of civil disobedience is the very act displaying a virtuous disposition in the citizen who disobeys. Such disposition is interpreted in light of a duty each individual has to respect her fellow citizens as autonomous agents. This grounds, in turn, a moral obligation to respect the law. The central claim of the thesis is that the obligation towards the law is fulfilled not only through acts of obedience but also, under different circumstances, through acts of disobedience. The status of non-violence as a necessary component of civil disobedience is questioned, and it is argued that a degree of force or violence may be permissible in civil disobedience, when it is compatible with the duty to respect others’ autonomy. Subsequently, the thesis offers an analysis of ‘reasonableness’ as a civic virtue, and by comparing three different approaches to the issue of reasonable disagreement among democratic citizens, it defends the deliberative approach as the most suited for treating fellow citizens as autonomous agents. The last two chapters focus on the importance, for an act of civil disobedience, of the agent’s willingness to accept the legal consequences of her law-breaking behaviour. It is argued that a civil disobedient has an obligation to face the prospect of being punished for the breach of the law. However, in considering the behaviour of a virtuous civil disobedient who appears at her criminal trial, it is also claimed that she should plead not guilty and aim to persuade her fellow citizens that she does not deserve to be punished, because what she did does not constitute a criminal wrong. In doing so, this thesis depicts civil disobedience not as a merely permissible form of behaviour, but as a morally praiseworthy conduct within a democratic community.

Subjects/Keywords: civil disobedience; civic virtues; punishment; deliberative democracy; communication; criminal trial; Civil disobedience; Punishment Philosophy; Social ethics; Communitarianism

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Moraro, P. (2010). Civil disobedience and civic virtues. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2886

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moraro, Piero. “Civil disobedience and civic virtues.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2886.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moraro, Piero. “Civil disobedience and civic virtues.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Moraro P. Civil disobedience and civic virtues. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2886.

Council of Science Editors:

Moraro P. Civil disobedience and civic virtues. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2886

University of Stirling

22. Al mojamed, Mohammad. A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24320

► Peer-to-Peer (P2P) overlays were initially proposed for use with wired networks. However, the very rapid proliferation of wireless communication technology has prompted a need for… (more)

▼ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) overlays were initially proposed for use with wired networks. However, the very rapid proliferation of wireless communication technology has prompted a need for adoption of P2P systems in mobile networks too. There are many common characteristics between P2P overlay networks and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANET). Self-organization, decentralization, a dynamic nature and changing topology are the most commonly shared features. Furthermore, when used together, the two approaches complement each other. P2P overlays provide data storage/retrieval functionality and MANET provides wireless connectivity between clients without depending on any pre-existing infrastructure. P2P overlay networks can be deployed over MANET to address content discovery issues. However, previous research has shown that deploying P2P systems straight over MANET does not exhibit satisfactory performance. Bandwidth limitation, limited resources and node mobility are some of the key constraints. This thesis proposes a novel approach, OneHopOverlay4MANET, to exploit the synergies between MANET and P2P overlays through cross-layering. It combines Distributed Hash Table (DHT) based structured P2P overlays with MANET underlay routing protocols to achieve one logical hop between any pair of overlay nodes. OneHopOverlay4MANET constructs a cross-layer channel to permit direct exchange of routing information between the Application layer, where the overlay operates, and the MANET underlay layer. Consequently, underlay routing information can be shared and used by the overlay. Thus, OneHopOverlay4MANET reduces the typical management traffic when deploying traditional P2P systems over MANET. Moreover, as a result of building one hop overlay, OneHopOverlay4MANET can eliminate the mismatching issue between overlay and underlay and hence resolve key lookups in a short time, enhancing the performance of the overlay. v In this thesis, we present OneHopOverlay4MANET and evaluate its performance when combined with different underlay routing protocols. OneHopOverlay4MANET has been combined with two proactive underlays (OLSR and BATMAN) and with three reactive underlay routing protocols (DSR, AODV and DYMO). In addition, the performance of the proposed system over OLSR has been compared to two recent structured P2P over MANET systems (MA-SP2P and E-SP2P) that adopted OLSR as the routing protocol. The results show that better performance can be achieved using OneHopOverlay4MANET.

Subjects/Keywords: P2P; P2P MANET; ad hoc; one hop overlay; Computer file sharing; Embedded computer systems; Information technology; Information networks

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Al mojamed, M. (2016). A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24320

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Al mojamed, Mohammad. “A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24320.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Al mojamed, Mohammad. “A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Al mojamed M. A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24320.

Council of Science Editors:

Al mojamed M. A one hop overlay system for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24320

University of Stirling

23. Khan, Baraah A. Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia.

Degree: PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, 2018, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27318

► In Middle Eastern countries the authority of male guardians means women often endure significant social and gender inequalities, which can contribute to mental health problems,… (more)

▼ In Middle Eastern countries the authority of male guardians means women often endure significant social and gender inequalities, which can contribute to mental health problems, and impact on the mental health care received. This exploratory, qualitative study investigated mental health care delivery to Middle Eastern women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nurses (7), psychiatrists (3) and clinical psychologists (3) from a mental health hospital, student nurse interns (6) from a public women’s university and mental health care service users (5) and their family members (7) from a charitable organisation underwent semi-structured interviews. Their mental health beliefs, views and perceptions regarding the provision of mental health care to Middle Eastern women were explored. Transcripts were analysed using grounded theory, underpinned by the theory of intersectionality. Social identities of culture, religion and gender emerged as particularly important intersecting influences. Social class was less prominent. Gender inequalities and family control significantly impacted on women’s mental health and the care they received. Women violating cultural norms risked psychiatric labelling, and being interned, whilst those with genuine mental health problems were stigmatised and sometimes rejected by families. Most health care professionals voiced frustration over cultural norms, which compromised the care they provided. Nevertheless, they respected service users’ behaviours to earn trust and facilitate a therapeutic relationship. They appeared to be subconsciously tailoring the biomedical model of care to ensure appropriate and effective, culturally competent and culturally safe care. Gender inequalities, marital stress, polygamy, supernatural beliefs, folk/faith healing, lack of knowledge, compassion fatigue and custodial versus therapeutic care also emerged as important themes. These findings informed recommendations for best practice in the care of women with mental health problems in Saudi Arabia.

Subjects/Keywords: Mental health; Saudi Arabia; Intersectionality; Cultural safety; Mental health services Riyāḍ al-Khabrāʼ (Saudi Arabia); Women Mental health Riyāḍ al-Khabrāʼ (Saudi Arabia); Mentally ill Services for

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Khan, B. A. (2018). Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27318

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Khan, Baraah A. “Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27318.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Khan, Baraah A. “Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia.” 2018. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Khan BA. Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27318.

Council of Science Editors:

Khan BA. Providing Mental Health Care to Women in a Middle Eastern Context: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27318

University of Stirling

24. Pattison, Zarah. Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25404

► Biological invasions are reportedly one of the major contributory factors to biodiversity loss worldwide. The impacts of invasive alien plant (IAP) species on native communities… (more)

▼ Biological invasions are reportedly one of the major contributory factors to biodiversity loss worldwide. The impacts of invasive alien plant (IAP) species on native communities are widely documented in the scientific literature, however, there is still a lack of detailed information on their impacts within the most vulnerable habitats. Riparian habitats are highly dynamic systems and naturally disturbed, making them particularly vulnerable to invasion. Climate change, directly or indirectly, is also predicted to adversely impact river systems, which may subsequently alter invasion rates and the impacts of IAPs. However, the interactions between climate and IAPs and their combined effects on vegetation have rarely been examined. To address these knowledge gaps, this thesis investigates: (1) the role of environmental variables, such as sediment loading or climate-related changes to river flow regime, on the abundance of IAPs within riparian zones; (2) how variation in IAP abundance impacts native vegetation, relative to the effects of native dominant plant species and (3) some of the mechanisms underlying the effects of IAPs in riparian habitats. Historic and recent field survey data were used to investigate changes in riparian vegetation on British rivers during the last 20 years. Analyses indicate that IAPs had a negative but small effect on native plant diversity. Overall, changes in land use and differences in flow regime between recording periods were the most important predictors of plant community change. Specifically, IAPs had a greater probability of being present along lowland rivers that experienced increased frequency of high flow events. On a local scale across rivers in Scotland, the abundance of IAPs was constrained by greater soil moisture in summer, whilst greater abundance was associated with tree-lined banks. Both native dominant species and IAPs negatively affected subordinate species abundance to a greater extent than species richness, although this effect varied spatially with bank elevation. Artificial turf mats were used to quantify viable propagules within riverine sediment deposited over-winter along invaded riverbanks. The data indicate that there is a legacy effect of IAP abundance, with the most invaded sites being associated with higher sediment loading the following year, though, contrary to the general pattern, 12 sediment associated propagules were scarcer at invaded sites. Moreover, lower above-ground native diversity was associated with sites which had been previously invaded. Plant species composition in the propagule bank and above-ground vegetation were highly dissimilar, particularly closest to the water’s edge at highly invaded sites. This suggests that mono-specific stands of IAPs proliferate best under less disturbed environmental conditions, although fluvial disturbance events may be required to create opportunities for initial establishment. The propagule bank contributed very little to the above-ground vegetation, nor did it limit invasion, suggesting that above-ground…

Subjects/Keywords: invasive species; community composition; vegetation; riparian plants; alien plants; Scotland; species diversity; climate change; river flow; environmental change; competition; mixed effects modelling; model averaging; species richness; sedimentation; seed bank; Invasive plants Environmental aspects Scotland; Riparian plants Environmental aspects Scotland

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Pattison, Z. (2016). Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25404

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pattison, Zarah. “Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25404.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pattison, Zarah. “Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Pattison Z. Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25404.

Council of Science Editors:

Pattison Z. Effects of invasive alien plants on riparian vegetation and their response to environmental factors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25404

University of Stirling

25. Becker, Amani Eve. Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms.

Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25388

► Microphytobenthos (MPB), a mixed community of microscopic, photosynthetic organisms, algae and cyanobacteria, inhabiting the top few millimetres of bottom sediment, is a key component of… (more)

▼ Microphytobenthos (MPB), a mixed community of microscopic, photosynthetic organisms, algae and cyanobacteria, inhabiting the top few millimetres of bottom sediment, is a key component of intertidal mudflats. It accounts for a significant proportion of estuarine primary production, forms the base of the food chain and influences sediment distribution and resuspension (through production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)). Diatoms dominate the microphytobenthos community in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. Estuarine sediments, are a sink for metal contaminants derived from fluvial, marine and atmospheric sources. Whilst metal releases to estuaries have declined in recent years due to increased regulation and declining industrial activity, metals previously discharged and which are now locked up in saltmarsh sediments remain a concern. For example, there are indications that saltmarshes are already being eroded, due to climate change related sea level rise, in some locations. This erosion may result in the redistribution of historically contaminated sediment to locations, such as the mudflats, where it is more available to biota, such as the MPB. In addition to causing redistribution, climate change effects, such as increasing temperatures and storminess, may also alter the bioavailability of metals to MPB. Increased concentrations of metals within the MPB could potentially increase their transfer to higher organisms through the food chain with potential impacts for biota. Whilst planktonic algae have been well studied with respect to metal uptake from the water column, there has been little research involving MPB and uptake of metals from sediment. The extent to which contaminant uptake by microphytobenthic algae occurs and under what conditions is therefore poorly understood. The research presented uses laboratory, mesocosm and field studies, to gain an understanding of processes governing metal bioavailability and mechanisms for uptake from sediment to the diatoms of the MPB under the complex and variable conditions of intertidal mudflats. A laboratory study using a single diatom species Cylindrotheca closterium found that uptake of cadmium (Cd) varied with sediment properties revealing the importance of sediment particle size and organic matter content in metal bioavailability to diatoms. Additionally, this study showed that the presence of diatoms altered Cd partitioning between sediment, overlying and pore water. Specifically there was an increase in Cd in the overlying and pore water when diatoms were present, indicating that diatoms mobilise metals from the sediment to the water column potentially increasing metal bioavailability to other biota. A study was conducted using an intertidal mesocosm to increase the realism of the study system and examine uptake to a natural MPB community. Diatoms were found to have higher concentrations of all the metals analysed (except tin) than other types of algae (filamentous and sheet macroalgae), confirming their importance as a study organism…

Subjects/Keywords: Diatoms; Cylindrotheca closterium; intertidal sediment; cadmium; Microphytobenthos; mesocosm; metals; temperature; disturbance; Ribble Estuary; ARCoES; metals; Algae Effect of metals on; Trace metals in water; Diatoms; Metals Environmental aspects

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Becker, A. E. (2017). Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25388

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Becker, Amani Eve. “Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25388.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Becker, Amani Eve. “Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms.” 2017. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Becker AE. Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25388.

Council of Science Editors:

Becker AE. Uptake and mobilisation of metals associated with estuarine intertidal sediment by microphytobenthic diatoms. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25388

University of Stirling

26. Falconer, Lynne. Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19465

► Land, water and natural resources are under increasing pressure due to rising demands for food and energy from the rapidly growing global population. Across a… (more)

▼ Land, water and natural resources are under increasing pressure due to rising demands for food and energy from the rapidly growing global population. Across a catchment there can be multiple stakeholders with conflicting opinions over how space and resources should be used and managed. Consequently, it is important to consider the suitability of a catchment for a particular purpose to optimise use of the area and minimise potential conflicts and impacts on the wider environment. Aquaculture is a significant contributor to world food supply and as fisheries are unlikely to increase it is expected that the industry will continue to grow and expand in the future to help meet food security requirements. As a result, it is essential that the sector aims for sustainable development within the most suitable locations. However, it can be difficult to assess the suitability of multiple large catchments and some issues may not be immediately apparent. This project aimed to show how spatial models could be used as decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of large catchments for sustainable aquaculture. Four large areas of importance to aquaculture were selected; covering 10,148km2, 26,225km2, 48,319km2 and 66,283km2 in Bangladesh, China, Thailand and Vietnam respectively. Asia is by far the most dominant aquaculture region in the world and each of the four study areas contribute to local, regional and global food supplies. The study area in Bangladesh was located in Khulna region in the south west of the country and the main species of focus were prawn and shrimp. The Chinese study area was located in the south eastern province of Guangdong and the main species covered were tilapia and shrimp. Similarly, in Thailand, the main species evaluated were tilapia and shrimp whilst the study area extended across the Central region. Finally, the largest study area was the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and the main species of focus in this area were pangasius catfish and shrimp. One of the challenges in modelling large catchments is model applicability and data availability. Often, the required data are not available (or accessible) and it would be difficult, time consuming and expensive to collect new information. Furthermore, when assessing multiple areas is it vital that a representative and unbiased approach is used where no one catchment is favoured over the other due to higher quality data. Therefore, this study used data that are available for almost any area in the world; allowing future application of the models and enabling effective and unbiased decision support. Four modelling stages were employed in this study to evaluate the suitability of large catchments for sustainable aquaculture development. The first stage was the classification of seasonal land use models from satellite imagery. This provides information on what the land is used for and how aquaculture could impact or be impacted by the wider environment. The second step was the development of seasonal models of site suitability using optimal values within…

Subjects/Keywords: Aquaculture; GIS; Geographic Information Systems; Spatial modelling; IDRISI; Large catchments; Decision support; Site selection; Marine science Geographic information systems; Aquaculture Management; Environmental management; Sustainable development

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Falconer, L. (2013). Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19465

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Falconer, Lynne. “Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19465.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Falconer, Lynne. “Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments.” 2013. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Falconer L. Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19465.

Council of Science Editors:

Falconer L. Spatial modelling and GIS-based decision support tools to evaluate the suitability of sustainable aquaculture development in large catchments. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19465

University of Stirling

27. Leclercq, Eric. Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility.

Degree: PhD, School of Natural Sciences, 2010, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2656

► Pre-harvest sexual maturation in farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, remains a key biological bottleneck compromising biomass and financial output, production predictability, environmental respect, stock welfare… (more)

▼ Pre-harvest sexual maturation in farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, remains a key biological bottleneck compromising biomass and financial output, production predictability, environmental respect, stock welfare and the overall sustainability of the on-growing industry. The management practices currently in place are not optimized and events of high maturation rate are still sporadically observed. From an ecological perspective, the escape of reproductively competent, domesticated Atlantic salmon constitutes a threat to the integrity of wild stocks. The forecasted expansion of the Scottish salmon industry compels the need for a comprehensive and more reliable control of sexual maturation. The general aim of this research project was to optimize the current management strategy (windows of light-manipulation and quality grading) and test alternative practices (lighting-technologies, selective harvest and triploidization) in the control of pre-harvest sexual maturation within the Atlantic salmon on-growing industry. In that end, a number of trials were performed using stock reared in sea-cages on a full commercial-scale or in tanks on an experimental scale. The results of this project are organized around three experimental chapters dealing consecutively with body-size dimorphism, grading and harvest quality; light manipulations and triploidy. In each chapter, two original manuscripts either published or in review are included. In addition to these experimental results, a literature review chapter composed of two review papers on the photoperiodic synchronization and developmental regulation of maturation in salmonids and on morphological skin colour changes in teleosts (published) are presented. In the first experimental chapters, we aimed at investigating the possibility of detecting and selectively harvesting a high proportion of sexually recruited fish before flesh quality deterioration. Results clearly showed that body-size dimorphisms between maturity cohorts at the end of the anabolic window of reproduction (June/July) are strong and standard predictors of maturation among related populations with the same freshwater history. Dimorphism can therefore be modelled to easily and accurately estimate maturation rate in a number of discrete rearing-units. If required, a high proportion of sexually recruited fish can be selectively harvested as superior quality product while leaving the immature fish for further on-growing. This provides an alternative to visual grilse grading that is not feasible in large-scale aquaculture systems, prevents downgrading and increases production predictability as compared to emergency harvests. Furthermore, our results showed immature males grow faster than immature females which should be further investigated to fully determine gender specific performances and nutritional requirements. Weight-grading performed earlier in the cycle affects the sex-ratio within individual pens and in turn apparent performance. This work also revealed that Atlantic salmon can exhibit significant…

Subjects/Keywords: Atlantic salmon; Sexual maturation; Dimorphism; flesh quality; Pigmentation; Light-manipulation; light-technology; Triploidization; smoltification; Atlantic salmon; Fishes Quality; Salmon fisheries Scotland Management

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Leclercq, E. (2010). Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2656

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Leclercq, Eric. “Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2656.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Leclercq, Eric. “Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Leclercq E. Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2656.

Council of Science Editors:

Leclercq E. Management strategies to control sexual maturation in sea-reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Biomass management, light-manipulation and sterility. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2656

University of Stirling

28. Fridman, Sophie. The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.).

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3080

► Abstract In recent times, diminishing freshwater resources, due to the rapidly increasing drain of urban, industrial and agricultural activities in combination with the impact of… (more)

▼ Abstract In recent times, diminishing freshwater resources, due to the rapidly increasing drain of urban, industrial and agricultural activities in combination with the impact of climate change, has led to an urgent need to manage marine and brackish water environments more efficiently. Therefore the diversification of aquacultural practices, either by the introduction of new candidate species or by the adaptation of culture methods for existing species, is vital at a time when innovation and adaptability of the aquaculture industry is fundamental in order to maintain its sustainability. The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus, 1758), which has now been spread well beyond its natural range, dominates tilapia aquaculture because of its adaptability and fast growth rate. Although not considered to be amongst the most salt tolerant of the cultured tilapia species, the Nile tilapia still offers considerable potential for culture in low-salinity water. An increase in knowledge of the limits and basis of salinity tolerance of Nile tilapia during the sensitive early life stages and the ability to predict responses of critical life-history stages to environmental change could prove invaluable in improving larval rearing techniques and extend the scope of this globally important fish species. The capability of early life stages of the Nile tilapia to withstand variations in salinity is due to their ability to osmoregulate, therefore the ontogeny of osmoregulation in the Nile tilapia was studied from spawning to yolk-sac absorption after exposure to different experimental conditions ranging from freshwater to 25 ppt. Eggs were able to withstand elevated rearing salinities up to 20 ppt, but transfer to 25 ppt induced 100% mortality by 48 h post-fertilisation. At all stages embryos and larvae hyper-regulated at lower salinities and hypo-regulated at higher salinities, relative to the salinity of the external media. Osmoregulatory capacity increased during development and from 2 days post-hatch onwards remained constant until yolk-sac absorption. Adjustments to larval osmolality, following abrupt transfer from freshwater to experimental salinities (12.5 and 20 ppt), appeared to follow a pattern of crisis and regulation, with whole-body osmolality for larvae stabilising at c. 48 h post-transfer for all treatments, regardless of age at time of transfer. Age at transfer to experimental salinities (7.5 – 20 ppt) had a significant positive effect on larval ability to osmoregulate; larvae transferred at 8 dph maintained a more constant range of whole body osmolality over the experimental salinities tested than larvae at hatch. Concomitantly, survival following transfer to experimental salinities increased with age. There was a significant effect (GLM; p < 0.05) of salinity of incubation and rearing media on the incidence of gross larval malformation that was seen to decline over the developmental period studied. It is well established that salinity exerts a strong influence on development and growth in early life…

Subjects/Keywords: Nile tilapia; osmoregulation; mitochondria rich cells; chloride cells; larvae; Oreochromis niloticus; adaptability; salinity tolerance; Nile tilapia; Osmoregulation; Sustainable aquaculture

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Fridman, S. (2011). The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.). (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3080

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fridman, Sophie. “The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.).” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3080.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fridman, Sophie. “The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.).” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fridman S. The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3080.

Council of Science Editors:

Fridman S. The Ontogeny of Osmoregulation in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.). [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3080

University of Stirling

29. Harris, Eleanor M. The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19991

► This thesis reassesses the nature and importance of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh and more widely. Based on a microstudy of one chapel community… (more)

▼ This thesis reassesses the nature and importance of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh and more widely. Based on a microstudy of one chapel community over a twenty-four year period, it addresses a series of questions of religion, identity, gender, culture and civic society in late Enlightenment Edinburgh, Scotland, and Britain, combining ecclesiastical, social and economic history. The study examines the congregation of Charlotte Episcopal Chapel, Rose Street, Edinburgh, from its foundation by English clergyman Daniel Sandford in 1794 to its move to the new Gothic chapel of St John's in 1818. Initially an independent chapel, Daniel Sandford's congregation joined the Scottish Episcopal Church in 1805 and the following year he was made Bishop of Edinburgh, although he contined to combine this role with that of rector to the chapel until his death in 1830. Methodologically, the thesis combines a detailed reassessment of Daniel Sandford's thought and ministry (Chapter Two) with a prosopographical study of 431 individuals connected with the congregation as officials or in the in the chapel registers (Chapter Three). Biography of the leader and prosopography of the community are brought to illuminate and enrich one another to understand the wealth and business networks of the congregation (Chapter Four) and their attitudes to politics, piety and gender (Chapter Five). The thesis argues that Daniel Sandford's Evangelical Episcopalianism was both original in Scotland, and one of the most successful in appealing to educated and influential members of Edinburgh society. The congregation, drawn largely from the newly-built West End of Edinburgh, were bourgeois and British in their composition. The core membership of privileged Scots, rooted in land and law, led, but were also challenged by and forced to adapt to a broad social spread who brought new wealth and influence into the West End through India and the consumer boom. The discussion opens up many avenues for further research including the connections between Scottish Episcopalianism and romanticism, the importance of India and social mobility within the consumer economy in the development of Edinburgh, and Scottish female intellectual culture and its engagement with religion and enlightenment. Understanding the role of enlightened, evangelical Episcopalianism, which is the contribution of this study, will form an important context for these enquiries.

Subjects/Keywords: Episcopalianism; Religion; Edinburgh; Scotland; Nineteenth Century; Regency; Prosopography; East India Company; Eighteenth Century; Daniel Sandford; Walter Scott; Enlightenment; Romanticism; Theology; Evangelicalism; Hutchinsonianism; Consumer Society; Christianity; Social Change; Whig; Tory; Edinburgh Review; Dugald Stewart; Political Culture; Colin MacKenzie of Portmore; William Forbes of Pitsligo; Liturgy; Gothic Revival; Britishness; Anglicisation; Wartime Britain; Napoleonic Wars; Episcopal Church in Scotland History 18th century; Episcopal Church in Scotland History 19th century; Scotland Church history 18th century; Scotland Church history 19th century; Church and the world Edinburgh (Scotland) 18th century; Church and the world Edinburgh (Scotland) 19th century; Charlotte Chapel (Edinburgh); Enlightenment Scotland; Scotland Intellectual life

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Harris, E. M. (2013). The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19991

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Harris, Eleanor M. “The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19991.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Harris, Eleanor M. “The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818.” 2013. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Harris EM. The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19991.

Council of Science Editors:

Harris EM. The Episcopal Congregation of Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, 1794-1818. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19991

University of Stirling

30. Nguyen, Ngoc Phuoc. Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage).

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/20644

► Bacillary Necrosis of Pangasius (BNP) caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri is considered to be the most serious disease occurring in farmed striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in… (more)

▼ Bacillary Necrosis of Pangasius (BNP) caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri is considered to be the most serious disease occurring in farmed striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in Vietnam. This disease has had an increasing impact over the last ten years and has been reported to cause 50-90% mortality of stocks during a single outbreak. Data obtained from natural outbreaks of E. ictaluri in striped catfish showed the role of environmental factors in the establishment and progression of this disease. At present, factors affecting the virulence and transmission of E. ictaluri in striped catfish are poorly understood. The central hypothesis of this thesis focuses on the complex picture of the environmental factors and infectivity of E. ictaluri in striped catfish. In this study, 80 isolates of E. ictaluri recovered from natural clinical disease outbreaks occurring in striped catfish farms between 2002 and 2011 located in 4 distinct geographical areas within Vietnam were characterised using a variety of methods. The biochemical profiles showed that E. ictaluri isolates from striped catfish in Vietnam have similar phenotypic characteristics to other E. ictaluri isolates from other infected fish species. These data showed high levels of phenotypic homogeneity between the E. ictaluri isolates investigated. The status of isolates recovered from natural infections over time and from geographically distinct farms was evaluated using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), plasmid profile identification and antibiotic sensitivity tests. The PFGE results showed 6 main groups with a similarity of 82% and the corresponding genotypes of the prevalent isolates illustrated annual differences. Three plasmid groups were identified distributed among the isolates investigated, in which high molecular weight plasmids of approximately 35 and 140 kb were found in two of the groups. Plasmid profiles of the present study did not show any trend of geographical region or year of isolation. The 140 kb plasmid has been considered as a multi-antibiotic resistance plasmid which confers resistance to tetracycline, trimethoprim and sulphonamides. All Vietnamese isolates showed a high level of resistance to Oxolinic acid, Sulfadimethoxine/Ormetoprim (Romet), Oxytetracycline and Amoxicillin. A reproducible bacterial immersion challenge model was developed and the LD60 estimated prior to performing subsequent experimental challenge studies. Fish were exposed to 107 cfu ml-1 of E. ictaluri by immersion for up to 30 seconds, resulting in a cumulative percentage mortality of 63%. Edwardsiella ictaluri was recovered and identified from all the dead and moribund fish during these experiments and affected fish showed similar clinical signs and pathology to those reported from natural E. ictaluri infections. The present study resulted in a successful experimental immersion challenge model for E. ictaluri infection in healthy striped catfish. Cohabitation challenges were also developed and produced 15-40% mortality, typical clinical signs and…

Subjects/Keywords: Edwardsiella ictaluri; Pangasianodon hypophthalmus; biochemical characteristics; biophysical characteristics; PFGE; Bacillary Necrosis of Pangasianodon (BNP); immersion challenge; cohabitation challenge; environmental conditions; pH; salinity; Catfishes; Fishes Diseases.; Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

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Nguyen, N. P. (2014). Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage). (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/20644

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Ngoc Phuoc. “Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage).” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed February 18, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/20644.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Ngoc Phuoc. “Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage).” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Nguyen NP. Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/20644.

Council of Science Editors:

Nguyen NP. Enviromental factors affecting the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella ictaluri in striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage). [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/20644

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