Curtin Theses: Recent submissions
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(2017)This thesis is a creative response to the widespread uptake of Google Maps, Earth and Street View and their impact on the future of landscape as a cultural concept. ‘Creative administration’ is introduced as an idiosyncratic ...
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(2017)In this study, existing (40Ar/39Ar) and underdeveloped (terrestrial cosmogenic 38Ar exposure dating and olivine (U-Th)/He dating) geochronology techniques are used and improved to better understand the igneous geology and ...
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(2017)This thesis introduces a new application, which aims to improve the current approach to interpretation of the Frequency Response Analysis (FRA) signature. In contrast to current FRA practice (conventional approach), the ...
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(2017)A practical method for dynamic fatigue assessment of fixed offshore platforms is investigated. Literature review is conducted to identify the most appropriate design methods and their significance in meeting functionality, ...
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(2017)Through a combination of chemical and genomic data this study has demonstrated that "brown" alpacas are predominantly pheomelanic, and are similar to bay horses in colour phenotype. RNAseq was used to analyse colour genes ...
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(2016)This thesis comprises three separate but connected essays focussing on multiple board directorships and its impact on financial and non-financial reporting measures of Australian publicly listed firms. Results suggest ...
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(2017)The families of children who are seriously ill frequently experience distress that affects their ability to cope. A formative evaluation of a family psychosocial assessment framework was undertaken using mixed methods. ...
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(2016)Using a practise-led research methodology, my creative work, “Chamberlain Street”, utilises the convergence of the verse novel and electronic literature to create a longer work of digital poetry focused on the events in ...
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(2016)Aim: To identify the incidence of and risk factors for mastitis, and to investigate breastfeeding practices in Shiraz, Iran. Method: 700 mothers were recruited after delivery and followed-up to 26 weeks. Results: Incidence ...
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(2017)This study is the first comprehensive research work undertaken on the seismic performance of the masonry infilled reinforced concrete frame buildings in Bhutan. An extensive numerical investigation is carried out and ...