Browsing De Montfort University e-theses by Title
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Data comparison schemes for Pattern Recognition in Digital Images using Fractals
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Pattern recognition in digital images is a common problem with application in remote sensing, electron microscopy, medical imaging, seismic imaging and astrophysics for example. Although this subject has been researched ... -
Daylight simulation : validation, sky models and daylight coefficients.
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Dealing with variability in the design, planning and evaluation of Healthcare inpatient units: a modeling methodology for patient dependency variations.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)This research addresses the fluctuating demand and high variability in healthcare systems. These system’s variations need to be considered whilst at the same time making efficient use of the systems’ resources. Patient ... -
Decentralized renewable hybrid mini-grid based electrification of rural and remote off-grid areas of Bangladesh
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Like many other developing nations Bangladesh has a very poor electrification rate especially in the rural areas. Millions of people here are excluded from the benefit of globalization because of no access to necessary ... -
Definition of cross-domain indexes and ordering functions in relational algebra and its usage in relational database management systems
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)In this thesis, a mathematical model that describes a “Unique Constraint Domain” is defined. Following, the “Ordered Unique Constraint Domain” is also mathematically defined. With those definitions, a cross-domain ordering ... -
The degradation and analysis of lubricating oil in diesel engines.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Investigations into lubricating oil degradation and engine wear were carried out during the course of this work. Lubricating oil degradation models were studied and verified. This study has resulted in the development ... -
Delivering a Public Service? The BBC Asian Network and British Asian audiences.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)This thesis examines how minority ethnic producers employed by the BBC Asian Network, the BBC’s only ethnic specific digital radio station, construct a distinctive audience for the broadcaster. The study looks at the ... -
Demand side management (DSM) for efficient use of energy in the residential sector in Kuwait: analysis of options and priorities.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)The State of Kuwait has one of the largest per capita consumption in the world, reaching 13061kWh in 2006 (Kuwait MEW, 2007). The power sector in Kuwait is not commercially viable, due to the current under-pricing policy ... -
Depoliticisation and Repoliticisation in Post-Colonial Indonesian Film Adaptations
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)This study investigates the depoliticisation and repoliticisation in post-colonial Indonesian film adaptations, primarily focusing on Blood and Crown of the Dancer (1983) and The Dancer (2011), the two adaptations of Ahmad ... -
Deposit Protection Law Reform in Russia: An Evaluation
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)In late 2003 after two financial crises and many years of deliberation, the Russian Government introduced a deposit insurance scheme (DIS) aimed primarily at protecting the savings of the population. The DIS's stated ... -
Depth extraction from 3D-integral images.
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Depth measurement in integral images.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)The development of a satisfactory the three-dimensional image system is a constant pursuit of the scientific community and entertainment industry. Among the many different methods of producing three-dimensional images, ... -
Deriving Classifiers with Single and Multi-Label Rules using New Associative Classification Methods
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Associative Classification (AC) in data mining is a rule based approach that uses association rule techniques to construct accurate classification systems (classifiers). The majority of existing AC algorithms extract one ... -
Desiccant cooling with solar energy.
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Design and control of components-based integrated servo pneumatic drives
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)On-off traditional pneumatic drives are most widely used in industry offering low-cost, simple but flexible mechanical operation and relatively high power to weight ratio. For a period of decade from mid 1980's to 1990's, ... -
Design and Evaluate a Fair Exchange Protocol Based on Online Trusted Third Party (TTP)
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)One of the most crucial factors that e-commerce protocols should address is a fair exchange. In this research, an advanced method of cryptography coupled with the pay per use technique is used. A new electronic commerce ... -
Design and fabrication of a miniature silicon microphone.
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Silicon micromachining techniques were developed and used to batch fabricate a new type of heavily doped p-type (or p") silicon etch stop structure on glass that could be suitable for implementation of a condenser ... -
Design and study of a drug delivery system comprising compacted polymer-coated pellets.
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Design and the formation of taste in the British printed calico industry, 1919 to 1940
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)This thesis examines the process and structures of the formation of taste and activation of fashion change within the British printed calico industry, from 1919- 1940. The approach taken was to analyse the style trends, ... -
The design and thermal measurement of III-V integrated micro-coolers for thermal management of microwave devices
(Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)Modern high frequency electronic devices are continually becoming smaller in area but capable of generating higher RF power, thereby increasing the dissipated power density. For many microwave devices, for example the ...