Curtin Theses: Recent submissions
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(2005)Aquatic polyculture has been recognised as a potential way of increasing the costeffectiveness of farming marron (Cherax tenuimanus), as it can lower average costs of production, increase system yields, and reduce economic ...
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(2014)This study investigated the use of a blended learning approach to the teaching of English reading comprehension in a Thai university. The study revealed while Thai learners experienced many difficulties with developing ...
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(2006)This thesis records a study of major change. The study was designed to reveal and address the implications for teachers of primary mathematics, of moving from test-based assessment to a base built upon a balanced blend ...
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(2006)The science education literature was examined in order to identify the methodologies that various authors considered to characterise inquiry teaching. On the basis of this examination, a new classroom environment instrument, ...
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(2014)The research provides a comprehensive and practical roadmap, from strategic through to the operational level, for an effective adoption of Rapid Prototyping Technology (RPT). This has been achieved through the development ...
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(2014)This study investigates the floatability of water droplets on complex mineral oil surfaces. Different decomposing reagents were also included in the droplets for photo-catalysts, chemical and biological decomposition. ...
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(2009)This thesis presents a fundamental research investigation that examines the thermal and fluid flow behaviour of a special pulsating fluid jet mechanism called synthetic jet. It is envisaged that this novel heat transfer ...
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(2008)Objective: To retrospectively evaluate intravenous antifungal medications in paediatric patients in a public hospital for children.Method: Data relevant to the antifungal prescription were collected for all the patients ...
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(1992)The intent of this study was to describe the effects of long term paraplegia and wheelchair use on upper limb function. Bilateral upper extremity isokinetic and grip strength, pain, and active range of motion were compared ...
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(2002)Research suggests that many high school students are not learning mathematics of value from a personal or an employment perspective. School mathematics often consists of applying memorised algorithms to exercises that do ...