Geography & Geosciences Theses: Recent submissions
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School engagement, self-esteem and wellbeing during transfer from primary to secondary school
(University of St Andrews, 2009-06-25) - ThesisFor many years, educators, psychologists and parents have expressed concern about the apparent deterioration of pupil motivation and performance after children move to secondary school. This study used a longitudinal ... -
Primary health care delivery in rural India : examining the efficacy of a policy for recruiting junior doctors in Karnataka.
(University of St Andrews, 2008-11-15) - ThesisThis thesis examines the role of primary health care delivery in rural India but specifically focuses on aspects from Karnataka state. It broadly reflects on the differences that exist between urban and rural populations' ... -
A study of the dynamics of the British Ice Sheet during Marine Isotope Stages 2 and 3, focusing on Heinrich Events 2 and 4 and their relationship to the North Atlantic glaciological and climatological conditions
(University of St Andrews, 2007) - ThesisA high-resolution investigation into the stratigraphy of core MD95-2006 from the Barra fan, NW Scottish continental slope has been carried out. The study focuses on key palaeoceanographic proxies (percentage Neogloboquadrina ... -
The modifiable areal unit phenomenon: an investigation into the scale effect using UK census data
(University of St Andrews, 2006-06-20) - ThesisThe Modifiable Areal Unit Phenomenon (MAUP) has traditionally been regarded as a problem in the analysis of spatial data organised in areal units. However, the approach adopted here is that the MAUP provides an opportunity ... -
The formation, constitution and social dynamics of orphaned child headed households in rural Zimbabwe in the era of HIV/AIDS pandemic
(University of St Andrews, 2008-06-24) - ThesisThis thesis focuses on children who have lost both parents and are currently living on their own as child headed households (CHHs) in a rural community in Zimbabwe. Children heading households and taking care of siblings ...