Curtin Theses: Recent submissions
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(2019)Function is a very prominent concept in introductory calculus courses studied in mathematics education undergraduate programs. This study was conducted to investigate first year students’ construction of an understanding ...
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(2019)The end-Triassic mass extinction, driven by extensive volcanism covering the central Atlantic, occurred 200 million years ago. Molecular-scale fossils and their isotopic compositions show the negative anomalies in carbon ...
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(2019)Optimisation and automation is becoming an integral part of drilling workflow in which, drilling fluid rheology is an important component. The objective of this thesis was to study the fluid rheology in more depth using ...
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(2019)This thesis investigates the forces, processes and themes presenting in understandings of opportunity as experienced through young peoples’ lives, (aged 15-17), where disengagement from formal learning arrangements creates ...
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(2017)Top-of-the-line corrosion (TLC) occurring at the inner wall of wet gas transportation pipelines due to the condensation of water vapour is one of the major concerns in the oil and gas industry. Primary challenges associated ...
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(2016)Ethylene antagonists provide one of the most effective methods to reduce postharvest losses of horticulture produce. The understanding of the mode of action of 1-methylcyclopropene led to the discovery of a new class of ...
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(2018)This thesis details the development of the Convergent Close-Coupling (CCC) theory for electron and positron scattering on diatomic molecules. Both spherical and spheroidal formalisms are presented and compared, with the ...
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(2019)In this project, the active and stable catalysts were successfully developed for methane reforming reactions under microwave heating. The monometallic Co, Cu, and Mo catalysts supported on either AhO3 or TiO2 were inactive ...
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(2019)In my three-year full time PhD study, I presented a critical literature review in microwave-assist coal permeability enhancement. Focus on the research gaps, I carried out a series of laboratory experiments to study the ...
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(2017)Relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians are based on historical roles and avoidance of ownership for past and current deeds. This thesis uses personal and professional positioning to examine ways ...