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Characterisation of a RhoBTB3 deficient mouse model (2012)
Thesis
Lutz, J. B. (2012). Characterisation of a RhoBTB3 deficient mouse model. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219075

RhoBTB proteins are atypical members of the Rho-family of small GTPases with a characteristic domain architecture: a GTPase-domain is followed by a proline-rich region, a tandem of two BTB domains and a C-terminal region. RhoBTB3 is the most divergen... Read More about Characterisation of a RhoBTB3 deficient mouse model.

Crude oil price volatility and its impact on export dependent economies (2012)
Thesis
Tahir, S. (2012). Crude oil price volatility and its impact on export dependent economies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218821

Motivated by the problem of crude oil price volatility, this research is examining interdependences between crude oil price and each of GDP, foreign account, gold price, futures price, and also, stock markets. The research was mainly directed at exam... Read More about Crude oil price volatility and its impact on export dependent economies.

Key success factors for achieving green supply chain performance : a study of UK ISO 14001 certified manufacturers (2012)
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Murphy, E. (2012). Key success factors for achieving green supply chain performance : a study of UK ISO 14001 certified manufacturers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215540

Recently, there has been increasing emphasis on the use of voluntary environmental protection instruments such as environmental management systems (EMS). One such system is ISO 14001 which is designed to assist organisations to create a structured me... Read More about Key success factors for achieving green supply chain performance : a study of UK ISO 14001 certified manufacturers.

Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary (2012)
Thesis
Lewis, C. A. R. (2012). Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214982

This thesis explores the reconciliation of economic development and flood risk mitigation on the Humber Estuary, England. As sea level-rise is increasing due to suspected anthropogenic climate change, the Environment Agency has taken a lead role in m... Read More about Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary.

A case study of death and bereavement arising from political violence in Nepal (2012)
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Karn, S. K. (2012). A case study of death and bereavement arising from political violence in Nepal. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214702

This thesis is about death and bereavement arising from political violence in Nepal. Throughout the thesis, an attempt is made to analyse death and bereavement in the context of a post-conflict situation with an emphasis on the people‘s engagement wi... Read More about A case study of death and bereavement arising from political violence in Nepal.

A transtheoretical model intervention to help Greek students adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle (2012)
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Tzormpatzakis, N. (2012). A transtheoretical model intervention to help Greek students adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214539

Physical activity is positively related to a number of health benefits that influence morbidity and mortality during childhood, adolescence and adulthood. However, an epidemic of physical inactivity is quickly expanding worldwide and particularly aff... Read More about A transtheoretical model intervention to help Greek students adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle.

Active fault-tolerant control of nonlinear systems with wind turbine application (2012)
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Shaker, M. S. (2012). Active fault-tolerant control of nonlinear systems with wind turbine application. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214129

The thesis concerns the theoretical development of Active Fault-Tolerant Control (AFTC) methods for nonlinear system via T-S multiple-modelling approach. The thesis adopted the estimation and compensation approach to AFTC within a tracking control fr... Read More about Active fault-tolerant control of nonlinear systems with wind turbine application.

(Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders (2012)
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Burnett, H. G. (2012). (Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214077

Background: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been shown to be compromised in cognitive flexibility and attentional switching. However, most studies that examine these executive functions did not distinguish between the ability to... Read More about (Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders.

Dynamic model-based safety analysis: from state machines to temporal fault trees (2012)
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Mahmud, N. (2012). Dynamic model-based safety analysis: from state machines to temporal fault trees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214015

Finite state transition models such as State Machines (SMs) have become a prevalent paradigm for the description of dynamic systems. Such models are well-suited to modelling the behaviour of complex systems, including in conditions of failure, and wh... Read More about Dynamic model-based safety analysis: from state machines to temporal fault trees.

Managerial work identity construction and problem-solving : systemic reflections (2012)
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Wu, S. (2012). Managerial work identity construction and problem-solving : systemic reflections. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219682

In modern society, organizations and individuals are facing great challenges in managing people’s identity because of some newly emerged social and organizational phenomena. However, academic research in the identity field fails to make explicit the... Read More about Managerial work identity construction and problem-solving : systemic reflections.

New players and new interactions within the natriuretic peptide system : mechanisms and pathophysiological consequences (2012)
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Zhu, X. (2012). New players and new interactions within the natriuretic peptide system : mechanisms and pathophysiological consequences. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218846

The natriuretic peptide system plays a pivotal role in the regulation of cardiorenal homeostasis as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. In this thesis, the biological effects of the newly designed natriuretic peptide (NP) ACNP and... Read More about New players and new interactions within the natriuretic peptide system : mechanisms and pathophysiological consequences.

Development of novel colloidal particles through nanoimprinting technology towards nanoantibiotics (2012)
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Borovicka, J. (. (2012). Development of novel colloidal particles through nanoimprinting technology towards nanoantibiotics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218836

A novel class of physical anti-bacterial and potentially anti-viral agents has been proposed based on the shape and size recognition and specific binding to inorganic imprints produced by templating the chosen target pathogens with suitable inorganic... Read More about Development of novel colloidal particles through nanoimprinting technology towards nanoantibiotics.

Steering an AIDS-free course : personal prevention strategies of young people in Tanzania (2012)
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Kelly, L. L. (2012). Steering an AIDS-free course : personal prevention strategies of young people in Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216392

This thesis presents an exploration of the personal HIV/AIDS prevention strategies of young adolescents in Tanzania. Most of the 209 research participants were aged 10-15. They included students, those out of school and ‘street children’. In this mul... Read More about Steering an AIDS-free course : personal prevention strategies of young people in Tanzania.

A comparison of the Cistercian and Knights Templar Orders, and the personal influence of Bernard of Clairvaux (2012)
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Firth, L. (2012). A comparison of the Cistercian and Knights Templar Orders, and the personal influence of Bernard of Clairvaux. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215958

The thesis firstly establishes the origins and ideals of the early Cistercians from primary sources. Then an analysis of the Templar sources is used to draw comparisons between the two Orders. Lastly, the thesis looks at the personal influence of St... Read More about A comparison of the Cistercian and Knights Templar Orders, and the personal influence of Bernard of Clairvaux.

Preparation of anisotropic microparticles and their behaviour at liquid interfaces (2012)
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Forrest, R. (2012). Preparation of anisotropic microparticles and their behaviour at liquid interfaces. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215808

Monolayers of solid particles at the liquid- fluid interface are of considerable interest in both academia and industry. Their behaviour during compression and expansion experiments in a Langmuir trough has important implications on particle stabilis... Read More about Preparation of anisotropic microparticles and their behaviour at liquid interfaces.

Ecological and economic valuation of managed realignment sites, Humber Estuary, UK : benefits for society (2012)
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Bhatia, N. (2012). Ecological and economic valuation of managed realignment sites, Humber Estuary, UK : benefits for society. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215253

The valuation of ecosystem services through economic methods has exponentially increased in last twenty years. However these studies seldom incorporate the specific influence of the study sites’ ecological development on the local populations’ econom... Read More about Ecological and economic valuation of managed realignment sites, Humber Estuary, UK : benefits for society.

The role of lipid laden macrophages in airways disease (2012)
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Hayman, Y. A. (2012). The role of lipid laden macrophages in airways disease. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214940

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway and is often associated with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR). Lipid laden macrophages (LLM) in the airway have previously been reported indicative of aspiration secondary to GOR. We hypothesised... Read More about The role of lipid laden macrophages in airways disease.

Expression of angiogenic growth factors in laryngeal carcinoma (2012)
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Korampalli, T. S. (2012). Expression of angiogenic growth factors in laryngeal carcinoma. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214765

Head and Neck cancer is the sixth most common malignancy in the world and each year over 2,200 cases of carcinoma of the larynx are diagnosed in the UK. Patients have an overall five-year survival rate of 67%. Despite advances in treatment, patient p... Read More about Expression of angiogenic growth factors in laryngeal carcinoma.

Analysis of markers of cell division cycle, apoptosis and autophagy flux in glioblastoma (2012)
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Yousaf, J. (2012). Analysis of markers of cell division cycle, apoptosis and autophagy flux in glioblastoma. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214586

Glioblastomas are the most aggressive and most common type of primary brain neoplasms and are associated with poor prognosis despite advances in surgical and oncological treatments. Currently available treatments include surgical resection, fractiona... Read More about Analysis of markers of cell division cycle, apoptosis and autophagy flux in glioblastoma.