The GCSE attainment gap: assessing the influence of permanent school exclusion by Hills, Stephen, Walker, Matthew, Guinn, James, Kent, Aubrey

“…Research has shown that pupils who have been permanently excluded are at a greater risk of negative life outcomes when compared with their non-excluded peers. However, the idea that disadvantaged groups are disproportionately represented amongst those excluded has not previously been tested in prior work. …”
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Various factors affecting human performance in a computerised environment by Ang, Kah Eng, Neo, Aik Keong, Pang, Soh Chui

“…Further, an overview of the literature, including an introduction to the human performance model is also given. The next three chapters review on the literature done. Chapter 2 considers how the major senses of the human could affect performance. …”
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Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives / by Rodríguez, José, author 656153, Estay, Patricio Cortes, author 579141

“…The book starts with an introduction to the subject before the first chapter on classical control methods for power converters and drives. …”

Numerical investigation of multiple foils shield configuration against micro particles impact in space by Gour, Govind

“…So to restrain the steel projectile fragments a witness plate was implemented after the second foil. …”
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Investigating rhodium-catalysed hydroacylation and carbon-carbon bond activation by Coxon, T

“…<p> <p>Chapter 6 presents the experimental procedures and data.…”

Applications of pentamethyl phenyl ketones in the synthesis of carbocycles and heterocycles by Lunt-Laurin, CE

“…<p><strong>Chapter 1: Introduction.</p></strong> <p>The introduction covers an overview of hydrogen borrowing and the types of hydrogen borrowing strategies. …”

GROUP III permethylindenyl-phenoxy complexes for biorenewable polymer synthesis by Hayden, JA

“…<p>Chapter One introduces the mechanism of ring opening polymerisation of cyclic esters and the importance of biodegradable and renewable polymers have in modern society. …”

Thematic Analysis : A Practical Guide / by Braun, Virginia, author 541348, Clarke, Victoria (Associate Professor in Sexuality Studies), author 643784

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The development of electrochemical sensors based on the use of different forms of carbon materials by Chaisiwamongkhol, K

“…Chapter 2 provides information on the experimental procedures and chemical/reagents used in the studies.…”

Emerging Materials, Technologies, and Solutions for Energy Harvesting / by Mehta, Shilpa, 1987-, editor 655491, Abougreen, Arij, 1989-, editor 655492, Gupta, Shashi Kant, editor 655493, IGI Global (Online service) 631983

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Optical fiber based interferometer by Yao, Ge

“…The report consists of 5 main chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the motivation and objective of the project. …”
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Direct measurement of magnetic monopole charge and transport dynamics by Hsu, C

“…Starting from Chapter 4, I present the work using this newly-developed technique. …”

K Wizdom Pte Ltd (Optimate) by Loo, Preston Nam Kuen

“…Chapter Two and Chapter Three will provide a detailed description of the projects which were allocated to the author. …”
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Probabilistic and Analytic Methods in Combinatorics by Sawhney, Mehtaab

“…This thesis studies a range of topics across combinatorics, broadly defined. The second chapter of this thesis addresses a longśstanding question of Erdős regarding the existence of high girth Steiner triple systems. …”
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Composites for marine and offshore applications : novel bismaleimide/diallyl bisphenol A : cure characteristics, thermal stability and mechanical property by Ang, Nicholas Rong Jun

“…In the past decade, most materials used in marine-time application were super-alloys. Steel was used as the primary form of material as it is known for its strength. …”
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Fire resistance of ECC materials by Sim, Tian Qi

“…Both Polyethylene (PE) and Steel (ST) fibres were chosen to be added into the mix. …”
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Tailoring Metal–Organic Frameworks for Water Harvesting by Oppenheim, Julius Jacob

“…Chapter 3 realizes the insights from the preceding chapter to design and synthesize an industrially viable sorbent with high capacity below 30% RH and excellent cycling stability. …”
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A landscape of conflict? Rural fortifications in the Argolid (400 – 146 BC) by Blomley, AM

“…</p> <br> <p>Chapters 2–4 “set the scene” for the analysis of fortified sites in the Argolid. …”

Thermal stability of laser modified die insert surface in hot press forming of 22MnB5 by Norhafzan, Bariman, Syarifah Nur Aqida, Syed Ahmad, Izwan, Ismail, Khairil, Che Mat

“…Laser surface modification enhanced steel hardness properties from refined grain structure. …”
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Life cycle assessment and economic analysis of Reusable formwork materials considering the circular economy by Balasbaneh, Ali Tighnavard, Sher, Willy, Wan Ibrahim, Mohd Haziman

“…In the environmental category, steel formwork produces the lowest emissions and impact in all categories except global warming potential (GWP). …”
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