Digital Postgraduate Presentations (DiPP) 2020 - Poster Sessions

University of Portsmouth

This is our first DiPP hosted by Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth. The posters are presented by PGRs across the University. Please feel free to contact the research for further disucssion and possible collaboration. Please click on the relevant image to download/zoom in to the posters.

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The Effect of Owner Attitude on Working Equid Welfare

E. Haddy, J.B. Rodrigues, Z. Raw, F. Burden & L. Proops

Abstract: Human animal relationships are important in a variety of contexts, from pets to farmed species. The quality of human-animal relationships plays a significant role in animal welfare. Many domains affect people’s perspectives on animals but culture is perhaps one of the strongest, incorporating ideology, religion and cultural norms.

There are over 100 million working equids worldwide; these animals help to support the livelihoods of some of the poorest people in society. The welfare of working equids depends almost entirely on their owners, and owners are often reliant on equids as their only source of income. As such, this is a context where increased understanding of the human-animal relationship may have a significant impact on working animal welfare.

This study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between owner attitudes and perspectives about their animals and the welfare of their working equids across cultures.
Presented by: Emily Haddy <emily.haddy@port.ac.uk>
Institution: University of Portsmouth, Department of Psychology
Hashtags: #dipp2020

A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Rubie Targema-Takema

Abstract: The Educational Technology field has rapidly expanded over time in various parts of the world, some countries more advanced than others. It is widely believed that the integration of technology to traditional education models does not automatically reform or advance the education field by helping students achieve their educational goals successfully, rather educational institutions have to move from just introducing technology to implementing technology that best aids the achievement of learning outcomes for both educators and students. It has proved difficult to identify and determine accurately what learning technologies might best aid learning outcomes despite existing Technology acceptance models (TAM’s).

The aim of this research is to develop a framework that can be used to predict Teacher’s acceptance and integration of learning technologies in primary education in Nigeria. Evaluating existing TAM and developing one suited to the education scene in Nigeria.
Presented by: Rubie Targema-Takema <rubie.targema-takema@myport.ac.uk>
Institution: University of Portsmouth / School of Computing
Hashtags: #edutech #research #edutechframework #dipp2020

The Female Engineer

Kathryn Lyndon

Abstract: Despite more females applying for university than males (UCAS, 2018), they are still underrepresented within engineering education (Mohammed, 2014). In 2016, women made up only 16.1% of first degree entrants in engineering, in comparison to 56.1% of first degree entrants in total (Engineering UK, 2019). After further research, it was identified that improving resilience could be linked to increasing confidence, and therefore better work prospects (Khilji & Pumroy, 2019). This study will develop a resilience scale to be used in engineering education, and will seek to identify female engineers’ resilience. This would lead to large scale psychometric data analysis. This will also be complemented by interviews, to further understand the problems females face in engineering, and how these could be overcome by implementing more resilience and well-being support. Preliminary results suggest that females want more resilience training.
Presented by: Kathryn Lyndon <kathryn.lyndon@myport.ac.uk>
Institution: University of Portsmouth School of Education
Hashtags: #resilience #femaleengineer #dipp2020

Umpire Development in Netball: An International Comparative Study

Mr Alastair Pearson and Dr Tom Webb

Abstract: In collaboration with the International Netball Federation, the University of Portsmouth School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science are conducting the world’s first comparative study into netball umpire development. An initial systematic review of literature has highlighted the need for a change in focus away from research using off-field laboratory settings, to further understand the features and mechanisms of video feedback in learning. This investigation into the use and role of video feedback in enhancing umpire performance will be the first of its kind in netball. To evaluate additional performance factors, management structures and development pathways pertinent to netball umpires, a mapping task will begin later this year. Data collected through mixed-method online surveys, directed at umpires and key administrators, will highlight what can improve the level of support and development opportunities available across nations.
Presented by: Alastrair Pearson <alastair.pearson1@myport.ac.uk>
Institution: Univeristy of Porsmouth School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science
Hashtags: #netball #umpires #netballofficials #development #pathwaysupport #performancemanagement #videofeedback #learning #dipp2020

Ultra-running and sleep deprivation: What is the cost on cognitive function?

Sandy Benchetrit

Abstract: Ultra-marathons (races greater than 42.2km) are increasing in popularity and often involve significant sleep deprivation. There is extensive literature on the detrimental effect of sleep deprivation on the general population but little on its impact on runners. This field study aims to investigate the combined effects of sleep deprivation and running an ultra-marathon on cognitive performance. Participants will wear wrist-worn actigraphs before and during an ultra-marathon race to record their sleep patterns. Cognition and mood will be assessed at the start, throughout and at the end of the race using Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM). Firstly, results will describe the pre-race and in-race sleeping pattern of participants and then look for any correlation with changes in cognition, race completion time and risk of race drop-out. This study aims to provide an evidence base to guide racing sleep strategies.
Presented by: Sandy Benchetrit <sandy.benchetrit@gmail.com>
Institution: School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science University of Portsmouth
Hashtags: #dipp2020

Psychophysiological correlates of Lacey’s hypothesis during auditory attention tasks: EEG and Heart Rate (HR)

Thanusha V Manohor, Roger Moore, Paul Morris & Nicholas Cooper

Abstract: Lacey’s intake rejection hypothesis posits that intake tasks decreases the heart rate while rejection tasks causes the heart rate to increase. Intake tasks involve attending to external stimuli, focusing attention externally while rejection tasks involve attending to internal stimuli, focusing attention internally. Most studies have investigated the reflection of the externally and internally directed attention on a specific EEG waveband. Thus, studying only individual waveband is not a true reflection of Lacey’s hypothesis. The current study is investigating the effect of Lacey’s hypothesis using sequences of tones. Intake tasks requires attending to the sequence of tones presented while rejection involves getting trained and being able to imagine the tones presented during the trainings. Tasks will be presented at two different difficulty levels. Heart rate, EEG and behavioural responses will be measured and calculated. Heart rate variability, power spectral and coherence will be analysed.
Presented by: Thanusha V Manohor <thanusha.vmanohor@port.ac.uk>
Institution: University of Portsmouth, Department of Psychology
Hashtags: #psychophysiology #dipp2020 #neuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #attention #psychology

Incorporating Big Data in Risk Reporting Quality Using Python

Mohammad AlAhmad

Abstract: This study examines adopting Big Data techniques to evaluate risk reporting quality. This attempt to identify the risk reporting behaviour of the financial companies in the UK, specifically, in the context of pre- and post- crises (2007/08) periods and before- and after-adopting Big Data. The impact of adopting Big Data to evaluate the quality of risk reporting is comprehensively examined. This study develops novel Python codes to perform content analysis. Further, these codes can track high frequency information, such as official Tweets of our selected sample companies. Our findings: 1) the Python code developed in this study works very efficiently, 2) a positive connection between Big Data techniques and risk reporting quality, 3) a positive reaction towards risk and also a desire to overcome the obstacles of traditional risk reporting methods, and 4) the firms maintain good quality risk reporting after financial crises (2007-08) and increased significantly by (22.35%).
Presented by: Mohammad AlAhmad <mohammad.alahmad@myport.ac.uk>
Institution: University of Portsmouth, School of Business and Law
Hashtags: #Big Data #Risk reporting quality #Risk disclosure #Accounting Information System #UK #EU #FTSE-100 #Python #dipp2020