Curtin Theses: Recent submissions
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(2024)Through interviews and surveys of people with disability, their carers and service providers, this thesis investigated the impact that decision-making structures and processes have on the involvement of consumers in ...
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(2024)Within this thesis, probucol’s otoprotective application is assessed in vitro on House Ear Institute-Organ of Corti 1 (HEI-OC1) using three different formulation methods; 1) spray dried, 2) chitosan films or 3) supramolecular ...
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(2024)This thesis investigates the catalysis of azide–alkyne cycloaddition at silicon–solution interfaces through the application of external electric fields. It extended experimental platforms to harness electrostatic catalysis ...
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(2024)This study explores Indonesian SME resilience amid COVID-19, analyzing Business Continuity Capabilities (BCC) and Business Model Innovation (BMI) on performance. Utilizing interviews with 24 SMEs and a survey of 489, it ...
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(2024)This thesis investigated the effect of pancreatic cancer-derived exosomes on cells that are known to play roles in thrombosis. Together, the results demonstrate that PDEx have a range of effects on neutrophils, platelets ...
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(2024)Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate damage a person causes to their body tissue without the intent to die. Although disclosing one’s NSSI can potentially catalyse support, relief, and self-acceptance, many ...
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(2024)This thesis investigates the seismic performance of a novel type of mortarless interlocking brick structure. Through shaking table test, quasi-static cyclic test and corresponding numerical studies, the lateral strength, ...
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(2024)The ornate spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) is a commercially valuable marine rock lobster with potential for aquaculture. Nutrition in spiny lobster diets is a key focus, with a particular interest in the protein-to-energy ...
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(2024)Sorghum applications in mainstream food production are limited due to its processing difficulties and poor techno-functional and storage properties of the flour. This PhD study explores cell wall-degrading enzymes for ...
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(2024)This study investigates the microplastics (MPs) in the sediments of Miri coastal environment. This research unveils the spatial and temporal variations of MPs based on physical and chemical characteristics to determine ...