The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 06 - 2013: Recent submissions
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Visitor effects on zoo animals
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Investigating the relationship between non-vascular epiphytes and age structures within phorophytes on Quercus robur and Pinus sylvestris, at Dundreggan, Scotland
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The focus of this research project was to analyse the effects of different age structures within the host phorophyte on non-vascular epiphytes in a fragmented, semi-natural forest stand in Dundreggan. Two tree species ... -
The effects of focus of attention when imitating a professional darts player
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This current study investigates the effects of imitating a video of a professional darts player. Participants were asked to focus on, and then replicate either internal or external factors of a professional darts player’s ... -
The working class heroes: analysing hegemonic masculinity in occupational reality TV
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The emergence of a new genre of occupational reality television has generated a surprisingly large following. The programme follows the activities of the trawlermen at work. Using a number of detailed transcriptions, this ... -
The effects of self-efficacy on pro-environmental intentions
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The effect of self-efficacy on pro-environmental intentions was studied in thirty five individuals. Each participant was required to watch a fear-inducing global warming video and complete three separate questionnaires ... -
Osmotic regulation of the amphipod Gammarus chevreuxi (Sexton, 1912)
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This study investigated osmotic regulation in the amphipod, Gammarus chevreuxi, and is the first publication of this organism’s osmotic regulatory curves. Unlike most estuarine amphipods studied to date which are ... -
Key factors that influence breeding performance in raptors
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The dorsal organ: what is it and what is it for?
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The therapeutic effects of honey
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A study evaluating what best inspires visitor behaviour and attitude changes in zoos, with a small botanical garden comparison: addressing zoos' educational and subsequent conservation values
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The planet is currently under intense stress, though unsustainable consumption carries on rising at an exponential rate. One explanation for this is ignorance, especially within developed nations. Governments and industry ...
