Sydney Digital Theses (Open Access): Recent submissions
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Effects of nutrition on male reproductive health and ageing
Published 2024In this thesis, in Chapter 2 I presented a systematic review of studies that use the Nutritional Geometry Framework (NGF), revealing a lack of studies using NGF to investigate nutritional effects on male reproductive traits ...Open AccessThesis -
Alfonso X and the Classical world: Alexander the Great and ideology in Medieval Iberia
Published 2024This thesis proposes that Alfonso X of Castile used accounts of Alexander the Great’s life in the General Estoria to create a symbol, laden with the grandeur and authority of antiquity, for sociopolitical reform and ...Open AccessThesis -
External ankle supports and ankle sprains: A current perspective
Published 2024External ankle supports (taping and bracing) are used to aid in the treatment and prevention of lateral ankle sprains. This thesis critically reviews the current evidence and presents original research surrounding the ...Open AccessThesis -
Evaluation of Tone Quality in Piano Performance by Sight and Sound: A Performer’s Perspective
Published 2024In the present thesis, a classically trained pianist aims to explore whether her movements, with various degrees of amplitude, affect observers’ assessment of her singing tone quality. The study experiment involved audiovisual ...Open AccessThesis -
Improving care and outcomes for disadvantaged children with chronic kidney disease
Published 2024Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can experience debilitating symptoms and impaired quality of life with a substantial burden of treatment that include dialysis, surgical interventions, and adherence to strict ...Open AccessThesis