The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 14, No.1 - 2021: Recent submissions
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Usability of Sentinel-3 satellite ocean colour data for examination and chlorophyll gradient classification of submesoscale island wake formations
(University of Plymouth, 2021)Submesoscale turbulent formations present challenges to sampling efforts due to their scale and transient nature. The development of successful sampling methods is imperative to achieving an understanding of the biological ... -
The use of novel lung alveolar macrophage model, Max Planck Institute cells, to demonstrate the differential effects of smooth and rough mycobacterium abscessus forms on IL-6 and IL-1B induction
(University of Plymouth, 2021)Mycobacterium abscessus frequently initiates respiratory infections in humans and is of clinical concern in patients with cystic fibrosis who develop secondary pulmonary infections. Alveolar macrophages and innate responses ... -
Development of a flow injection micro analysis system using an ARM microcontroller with an interactive web-based interface
(University of Plymouth, 2021)Monitoring the state of the environment is increasingly important in today's changing world. Flow Injection Analysis techniques are useful for measuring a wide range of solutions in a cost-effective and controlled manner. ... -
Producing a theoretical model for determining the appropriate propeller for a given model aircraft application
(University of Plymouth, 2021)This paper investigates a method of determining the most suitable propeller for any given model aircraft application based on simple inputs such as desired airspeed and powerplant requirements. This method has been embodied ... -
Analysing and improving the structural stiffness of the Triumph Vitesse
(University of Plymouth, 2021)The Triumph Vitesse is a British sports car built by British Leyland in the 1960s as a development from the Herald and sharing common design features with the Spitfire and GT6. Vehicle stiffness has a direct impact on ... -
Codeo - Learning support research: use of automated feedback within undergraduate programming education, a case study
(University of Plymouth, 2021)This paper describes the research process of a case study in the domain of pedagogical computer science, specifically in the context of how first year undergraduate students learn programming skills, with the purpose of ... -
The relationship between sociodemographic factors and the snacking and drinking behaviours of children aged between 1 and 5 years in early years settings across Plymouth
(University of Plymouth, 2021)Sugar consumption amongst children continues to sit above the current UK recommendations, contributing to rates of obesity and dental caries in this group. Previous research has focused on children of school age, investigating ...