The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 6, No. 1 - 2013
Table of contents
Project articles - Biological and Marine Sciences
Possible preventive obesity measures for consideration in Labrador Retrievers Canis lupus familiaris according to veterinarian and owner opinions, Sophie Bannister, p. 1-15.
Nitric oxide mediated vasodilation: Effects of inhibition of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, Euan Gunn, p. 16-31.
Investigating the relationship between non-vascular epiphytes and age structures within phorophytes on Quercus robur and Pinus sylvestris, at Dundreggan, Scotland, Jessica Jaffa, p. 32-71.
Expression of Protease-Activated Receptor 3 in the Trigeminal and Dorsal Root Ganglion of adult rats using immunohistochemistry, Joshua Press, p. 72-85.
Project articles - Engineering
The effect of the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici on the gut microbiota ecology of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) analysed using DGGE, Alice Anderson, p. 119-136.
Osmotic regulation of the amphipod Gammarus chevreuxi (Sexton, 1912), Sam Houston, p. 104-118.
Project articles - Psychology
An investigation into the relationship between an individual’s level of hypnotic suggestibility and their ability to engage in ideomotor action, Laura-Jayne Bellerby, p. 119-136.
The working class heroes: analysing hegemonic masculinity in occupational reality TV, Nathan Blair, p. 137-160.
The effects of focus of attention when imitating a professional darts player, Matthew Goodhead, p. 161-176.
At arm’s length: competing and complementary mechanisms, Amanda Hyne, p. 177-203.
The effect cognitive load has on eye blinking, Hayley Ledger, p. 206-223.
The effects of self-efficacy on pro-environmental intentions, Kerrie Payne, p. 224-238.
The effect of induced incidental disgust on attitudes towards physical disabilities: does intergroup disgust sensitivity moderate? Elaine Squires, p. 239-255.
Social Exclusion: the effects of non-mimicry on self-esteem, need to belong and sociability, Elizabeth Templeman, p. 256-271.
The effects of mental imagery on implementation intentions: specifically in regards to exercise goal achievement, Nathan Trethewey, p. 272-288.
Project articles - Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
A study evaluating what best inspires visitor behaviour and attitude changes in zoos, with a small botanical garden comparison: addressing zoos' educational and subsequent conservation values, Sophie Lancaster, p. 289-331.
School Project: Determining the predominant learning style from the VAK learning styles model in KS2 to enhance environmental education, Connie Land, p. 332-362.
Literature reviews
The habitat preferences of web building spiders, Nicola Glover, p. 363-375.
The therapeutic effects of honey, Annie Knight, p. p.376-385.
A critical evaluation of the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum: an example of things to come? Philip Martin, Stephen Grimes (Associate Professor), Hayley Manners (PhD Student), Malcolm Hart (Emeritus Professor), p. 386-397.
Key factors that influence breeding performance in raptors, James Paviour, p. 398-411.
The dorsal organ: what is it and what is it for? Stuart Robertson, p. 412-422.
Visitor effects on zoo animals, Camille Sade, p. 423-433.
Recent Submissions
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An investigation into the relationship between an individual's level of hypnotic suggestibility and their ability to engage in ideomotor action
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The relationship between hypnotic suggestibility and a propensity to engage in ideomotor action was investigated in 36 participants from the city of Plymouth, 24 of whom were psychology undergraduates from the University ... -
Nitric oxide mediated vasodilation: Effects of inhibition of the mitochondrial electron transport chain
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Background and purpose Nitric oxide (NO) has been well documented as a potent, endogenous vasodilator. The effects of NO within the pulmonary and systemic vasculature have been investigated to some degree but the mechanisms ... -
The effect of the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici on the gut microbiota ecology of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) analysed using DGGE
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract heavily influences the health, growth and survival of fish. Probiotics have proved effective in improving fish productivity in aquaculture. Research suggests that probiotics, ... -
Expression of Protease-Activated Receptor 3 in the Trigeminal and Dorsal Root Ganglion of adult rats using immunohistochemistry
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Protease-activated receptors (PARs) have been implicated in a variety of human physiological and pathophysiological processes, including; nociception, neuroinflammation, neuroprotective and neurodegenerative pathways ... -
Visitor effects on zoo animals
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Investigating the relationship between non-vascular epiphytes and age structures within phorophytes on Quercus robur and Pinus sylvestris, at Dundreggan, Scotland
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The focus of this research project was to analyse the effects of different age structures within the host phorophyte on non-vascular epiphytes in a fragmented, semi-natural forest stand in Dundreggan. Two tree species ... -
The effects of focus of attention when imitating a professional darts player
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This current study investigates the effects of imitating a video of a professional darts player. Participants were asked to focus on, and then replicate either internal or external factors of a professional darts player’s ... -
The working class heroes: analysing hegemonic masculinity in occupational reality TV
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The emergence of a new genre of occupational reality television has generated a surprisingly large following. The programme follows the activities of the trawlermen at work. Using a number of detailed transcriptions, this ... -
The effects of self-efficacy on pro-environmental intentions
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The effect of self-efficacy on pro-environmental intentions was studied in thirty five individuals. Each participant was required to watch a fear-inducing global warming video and complete three separate questionnaires ... -
Osmotic regulation of the amphipod Gammarus chevreuxi (Sexton, 1912)
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This study investigated osmotic regulation in the amphipod, Gammarus chevreuxi, and is the first publication of this organism’s osmotic regulatory curves. Unlike most estuarine amphipods studied to date which are ...
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