The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 4, No. 1 - 2011: Recent submissions
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Dynamics of Suspended Particulate Matter in the lower Tamar estuary
(University of Plymouth, 2011)This project uses a combination of different measuring techniques to investigate the distribution and size of Suspended Particulate Matter within the lower reaches of the Tamar Estuary and Plymouth Sound. Data of particle ... -
Does the evolution of increased competitive ability hypothesis explain invasion? Comparing native and non-native populations of Plantago lanceolata
(University of Plymouth, 2011)1. The evolution of increased competitive ability (EICA) hypothesis proposes that release from enemy regulation in new ranges results in changes in selective pressure, producing poorly defended, rapidly growing phenotypes. ... -
The Common House Spider Tegenaria saeva is an unlikely vector or reservoir of Community-Associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Aim: To identify whether the common house spider Tegenaria saeva can act as a potential vector and reservoir of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). Methods and Results: Tegenaria ... -
The transition from Foundation Degrees to Bachelor Degrees: how an e-journal may help
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Guest Editorial from Dr Ross Pomeroy -
Psychological flexibility, insomnia and chronic pain: a study of acceptance, mindfulness and values-based action
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Whilst thought control strategies are becoming increasingly recognised as counterproductive, the role of psychological flexibility has been observed in depression, anxiety and chronic pain, however little research has ... -
Vocabulary acquisition in bilingual children: Are they more delayed in English than their monolingual peers? Does this depend on input of language?
(University of Plymouth, 2011)The current study investigated the effect of exposure to English on bilingual language acquisition. 18 monolingual and 6 bilingual children, aged between 29 -32 months, took part in standardised language tests measuring ... -
Youth sailing participation and market segment profiles for Plymouth (UK)
(University of Plymouth, 2011)The study aimed to identify and quantify different sailing participation styles for Plymouth youths and to investigate if determinants of wider sports participation can be used to segment the market based on product usage. ... -
Flexural testing of sustainable and alternative materials for surfboard construction, in comparison to current industry standard materials
(University of Plymouth, 2011)The objective of the project was to test if natural materials were a viable and sustainable alternative to current surfboard materials. The testing was comparative, comparing differing natural fibre laminates (2 differing ... -
Investigating the nature of body representations and their use in pair matching and mental rotation tasks
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Two computer based stimulus-response experiments were conducted with the aim of finding whether Body Representations aid pair matching and mental rotations of 'same‘ or 'different‘ Bodies in comparison to Bicycles. Also ... -
Environmental controls and distributions of surface foraminifera from the Otter estuary salt marsh, UK: their potential use as sea level indicators
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Fifty-six surface samples were collected from the Otter estuary salt marsh, Devon, UK. Previous work from temperate salt marshes have shown the vertical distribution of foraminifera is primarily controlled by the duration ...
