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This research has been undertaken by theoretical and practical investigation via a critique of the historical and contemporary topics surrounding women’s apparel size definitions. This analysis has informed the development of an alternative size model to assist design and production of mass market apparel. There is expectation from both apparel manufacturers and consumers that apparel standards are necessary for the efficient production and distribution of mass market apparel.

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The objective of my research is to develop a body of work for exhibition based on an examination of the ways that corporate space, as exemplified by the foyers and conference rooms of contemporary corporate offices, reflect societal anxieties about wealth and power. These works will draw on the history of painting, with particular reference to 17th century Dutch still life painting, as a framework within which to conduct the exploration of contemporary space.

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3D animation software is extensively used to create graphics for special effects sequences in live-action films, in animated feature film production and for the generation of computer games and virtual reality content. It is a commonly held view within the computer graphics community that 3D animation software is ―just another tool‖ for self-expression. This research questions that view by examining the inherent nature of the tool itself. In doing so, some of the philosophical assumptions embedded in the design of the new digital tool are revealed.

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This thesis documents a research program in which Australian grown Danshen extracts and related bioactive compounds have been demonstrated to be effective in scavenging free radicals, namely ROS generation, in a cell free system and NADPH oxidase derived superoxide (O2-) generation in vascular tissue (rat aorta). Danshen extracts, both aqueous and ethanol, and their active compounds (Tanshinone IIA, Salvianolic Acid B and Danshensu) demonstrated anti-oxidant activity however findings exhibited stronger activity in a cell free system than in the aortic vascular tissue.

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This thesis explores the problem of wasteful fashion consumption in light of the current need for individuals to develop a sustainable way of living. The Agenda 21 report from the Rio Earth Summit (1992) determined that sustainable consumption is an issue to be addressed in terms of resource conservation, waste reduction and a reduction of production pollutants. To date, in Australia, there are no policies or strategies in place to reduce wasteful consumption from the consumer’s perspective and it is this research and policy deficit that this thesis research addresses.

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This research focuses on Fibre Cement Felts (FCF), which is a non-woven textile substrate acting as a conveyor belt for the manufacturing of Fibre Cement Sheets (FCS). Fibre Cement Felts are a valued component required in the manufacturing process of Fibre Cement Sheets, used in construction for today’s building industry. Identifying the key factors that most influence FCF will assist in understanding of the relationship between fibre diameters, carded web, and mechanical bonding.

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This research project examines the photographic image and how the medium of photography identifies with the themes of memory, place and past. Ideas have been drawn from theorists and philosophers such as Wright Morris, Geoffrey Batchen, Martha Langford, Jeff Malpas and Marcel Proust.

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This research project investigates the relationship between music composition, particularly electronic pop, and sound design (the editing/mixing of sound for cinema), with its main focus on Multi-channel (Surround Sound) techniques. It proposes new practices that extend music compositional tools into embracing spatial techniques employed by sound design. My research encompasses both the conceptual development (ie spatial techniques in creating narratives) and the practical issues relating to the production and technology needed for such works.

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The primary value of this work and the main input into the research of this topic is, in the opinion of the author, in highlighting the psychological effects of implementing design management into an organization. The awakening of a „creator‟ in each and every worker, and the creation of individual satisfaction with the job and the working environment not only raises the productivity and quality of output, but also improves the psychological climate within the organization and raises the feelings of self-worth and quality of life of its employees.

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In this thesis, three inter-related research issues have been explored within the context of the textile and garments industry of Bangladesh. This industry in Bangladesh has gained negative media publicity and Western concern over the use of child labour, poor working conditions, health and safety issues, and human rights and other labour-related issues for years.

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This thesis investigates the infant formula export trade from Australia to China. The primary aim is to evaluate the main factors for success and failure among firms that export this dairy product. The research question to be answered is ‘What are the factors for success at the organisational level for exporting Australian Infant formula to China? This thesis argues that specific factors are required to successfully export Australian infant formula to China.

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This research and the thesis that it became would not exist without a huge number of people – without their support, nudging and outright help I could not have done any of this. Specifically, thanks to my supervisory team Emma Witkowski and Matthew Riley who guided, poked and shaped so much of my thinking and writing into something that made sense – and said something. To GOATi Entertainment, Garth, Fotini and Brooke who without their kindness in letting me help, talk, and watch how they made games none of this would have existed – I cannot thank you all enough.

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This research explores whether Environmental Management Accounting can be applied to assist an Australian cogeneration company in improving both its financial performance as well as its environmental performance. Cogeneration or 'combined heat and power', in this particular case, involves the simultaneous production of heat and electricity using a single fuel, that is, natural gas. The heat generated is then used to produce steam to meet the customers' requirements as well as boost the production of electricity.

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This study "Sustained product innovation in small companies through the lens of absorptive capacity" conducts qualitative and quantitative research into the ability of small companies to acquire and exploit new knowledge (absorptive capacity) and how this capability together with organisational processes, resources, capabilities and characteristics influence the front-end of the product innovation process; and how this in turn impacts on successful and sustained product innovation, in the context of small food manufacturing companies in Australia.

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The purpose of this research is to model the factors affecting a production and inventory system that combines returns and remanufacturing, and to evaluate effective control strategies in order to improve the performance of the system. In this regard, the main steps adopted to conduct the modelling process initially involved an investigation of reverse logistics and closed loop supply modelling as reported in the literature. An investigation of previous models developed contributed to our research by increasing the knowledge required to conduct the modelling.

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The primary research objective of this thesis is to examine the role of attachment in endorsements. More specifically, its objective is to understand the interaction of influence of attachment between the three entities in any endorsement, consumer, celebrity and product, on consumer perceptions and overall effectiveness of the endorsement.

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The purpose of this thesis is to explore how metaphor-based interactions can enhance the behavioural interactions in project environments to deliver better outcomes. It documents the processes and findings from an action research program to investigate the impact of combining metaphor, conversation and reflective practice techniques into a new model, the Reflective Performance Cycle (RPC) to stimulate richer and more productive interactions between project team members.

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Evaluating the growing, developing and agronomic characteristics of several inbred maize lines in order to select successfully the researched maize family which is early mature and cold endurable, high yield and high combination possibility for maize variety breeding and selecting affairs with cold-endurability and high yield; evaluating the agro-biological characteristics, genetic diversity between lines, creating a hybrid combination with cold-endurability and high yield.

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Utilizing the remaining raw materials - fresh shark cartilage in hydrolysate processing and protein powder containing chondroitin sulfate and natural substances from shark cartilage (C. dussumieri) with environmentally friendly enzyme protease technology Directed to use as functional foods to support the treatment of osteoarthritis.

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The quantity of rice straw and straw management survey only did in WinterSpring and Fall-Winter crops in An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang province and Can Tho City. The research focused on the evaluation of simply biological pretreatment, material size and mixing rate of rice straw/hyacinth with pig manure in anaerobic batch and semi-continuous condition in vitro; trial producing biogas in polyethylene digester type (PE) in household scale in vivo

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