Curtin Theses: Recent submissions
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(2018)This thesis reports the fuel properties and thermal processing of bio-oil derived fuel mixtures. Biochar loading level affects fuel properties and ignition behavior of slurry fuels prepared from crude glycerol/methanol/bio-oil ...
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(2018)This research extended the theory of agonistic behaviour from the field of biological sciences to consumer behavior, specifically in the context of luxury brands. A theoretical framework was developed, underpinned by the ...
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(2018)Using the Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modelling, the results of this thesis demonstrated that meaningful work alone was not a silver bullet in alleviating job burnout and enhancing engagement, but instead ...
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(2018)Ethylene antagonists offer an effective way to prevent the deleterious effects of ethylene in climacteric fruits. 1-Methylcyclopropene, 1-hexylcyclopropene, (S)-(-)- limonene and trans-cinnamaldehyde were evaluated as ...
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(2018)This thesis details novel analysis methods that were applied to investigate shale and clay mineral reactivity as they come in contact with water-based drilling fluids. Six commercial additives were tested and their shale ...
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(2018)This study investigated the effects of ultrafine fly ash and nanosilica in geopolymers cured at room temperature. It was found that the optimum percentages of ultrafine fly ash and nanosilica with fly ash alone or that ...
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(2018)This exploratory thesis examines how the adoption of offshoring in accounting firms through differing structures affects the employability of Australian accounting domestic graduates. Adopting a constructivist approach, ...
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(2017)New models are presented which explore the fluid-structure interaction between a cantilevered flexible plate and ideal flow, giving rise to an utter instability. Firstly, it is shown that the fluid-to-plate density ratio ...
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(2018)The framework used in this study, to predict financial distress amongst the Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in Malaysia, utilizes the 5-variables Altman’s Z-Score Model as the base model and the Auditors’ Opinion on going ...
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(2018)Planning and problem-solving, impulsivity, and perfectionism were examined to determine their influence on the development/maintenance of gender-specific stalking-related attitudes. Other-orientated perfectionism, and ...