The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 09 - 2016: Recent submissions
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Secondary sexual characters in crawling water beetles (Coleoptera: Haliplidae): evidence for sexual conflict?
(University of Plymouth, 2016)Conflict between sexes occurs as a result of asymmetric reproductive trade-offs during mating. When the rates of these trade-offs differ, sexual conflict can occur, this can lead to coevolutionary arms races between the ... -
Effects of dredging disturbance on seagrass coverage, sediment composition and infaunal assemblages within a SW England Zostera marina bed
(University of Plymouth, 2016)A previously surveyed Zostera marina (L.) bed in South West England was mapped using SCUBA in September- October 2011 to assess changes in bed extent, environmental and faunal characteristics following disturbance from a ... -
The derivation of sea surface velocities from satellite imagery using maximum cross correlation (MCC)
(University of Plymouth, 2016)An investigation into the use of cross-correlation statistics to resolve surface velocities from satellite imagery was conducted for the region characterised by the Benguela current at approximately 24oS - 28oS and 9oE - ... -
Factors affecting the quantity of social interactions and aggression in captive group housed Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus)
(University of Plymouth, 2016)This study observed a group of Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in a captive environment that differs greatly to standard zoological institutions. Rather than being housed alone or with one other, as is typical in ... -
The cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on human SH-SY5Y neuronal cells in vitro
(University of Plymouth, 2016)Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are one of the most commonly used nanomaterials. They are used in plastics, sunscreens, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and the food industry due to their photocatalytic ... -
Comparison of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1α and IL-1β) released by MPI and MARCO (-/-) knockout cells when stimulated by heat killed fungi- Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger
(University of Plymouth, 2016)Background: Alveolar Macrophages serve the first line of defence against invading pathogens within the lungs. During the innate immune response, they recognise pathogens such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger as ... -
The Riemann Hypothesis
(University of Plymouth, 2016)This literature review provides a brief discussion of the Riemann Hypothesis, a conjecture regarding the location of the zeros on the Riemann zeta function. We also look at the implications of solving the hypothesis, and ... -
The effectiveness of low level laser therapy and acupuncture as interventions for temporomandibular joint disorders in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Plymouth, 2016)Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) encompass a range of disorders of the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles and other associated structures. The main symptom of TMD patients is pain within the orofacial ... -
You'll face me: an investigation into improving puffin crossing safety by controlling PDU placement
(University of Plymouth, 2016)The main aim of this project is to analyse and possibly alter a puffin crossing in order to increase pedestrian comfort and safety by making the pedestrian display unit (PDU), the box with the red and green man lights, ... -
Fugro Seacore: airlift pump modelling proposal
(University of Plymouth, 2016)This Project reviews options available to Fugro Seacore (fugro), an over water drilling contractor, for predicting the operability of Airlift pumps. This is particular a problem during projects conducted from Jack-Up ...
