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The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order (2013)
Thesis
Almuhaidb, Y. (2013). The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215214

[From the introduction:] This thesis argues that Art. V (2) (b) of the NYC, which states that recognition and enforcement may be refused by a competent authority if enforcement of the awards would be contrary to the public policy of the country in qu... Read More about The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order.

Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities (2013)
Thesis
Smith, M. A. (2013). Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215204

All fish species have specific habitat requirements, which differ according to life history and life stage. Where requirements are not met, or are inadequate for a particular species, the species will be locally absent or the population in poor condi... Read More about Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities.

E-learning for transformation? : a grounded theory investigation of the student and staff experience in two educational programmes at the University of Malta (2013)
Thesis
Vancell, J. (2013). E-learning for transformation? : a grounded theory investigation of the student and staff experience in two educational programmes at the University of Malta. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220674

E-learning has become a mainstream feature in Higher Education. It is no longer restricted to the innovative practice of pioneer educators. But how are students and staff experiencing this change? This research used the Grounded Theory methodology... Read More about E-learning for transformation? : a grounded theory investigation of the student and staff experience in two educational programmes at the University of Malta.

Cormac McCarthy and the cities of God, man and the plain (2013)
Thesis
McInroy, R. W. (2013). Cormac McCarthy and the cities of God, man and the plain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220275

Cormac McCarthy seeks to understand human community, the bonds of love which mark humanity, and the impact when those bonds are broken. Throughout his career, however, his work has increasingly focused on a quest for some spiritual core to existence,... Read More about Cormac McCarthy and the cities of God, man and the plain.

The genetics and evolutionary dynamics of sexual system evolution in tadpole shrimps (2013)
Thesis
Mathers, T. C. (2013). The genetics and evolutionary dynamics of sexual system evolution in tadpole shrimps. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216243

Sexual reproduction is found throughout the eukaryote tree of life and fundamentally affects the organisms that practice it. In particular, the sexual system of an organism can influence genetic diversity, population structure, genome structure, the... Read More about The genetics and evolutionary dynamics of sexual system evolution in tadpole shrimps.

Predicting children’s reading comprehension : an analysis of cognitive skills and motivational factors (2013)
Thesis
Gray, E. A. (2013). Predicting children’s reading comprehension : an analysis of cognitive skills and motivational factors. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215972

Extensive research has been carried out to examine the cognitive skills and motivational variables that influence reading comprehension. However, there are substantially fewer studies which have examined the influence of cognitive skills and motivati... Read More about Predicting children’s reading comprehension : an analysis of cognitive skills and motivational factors.

A human geographical exploration of adventure motorcycling : freedom to move, freedom to feel, freedom to choose (2013)
Thesis
Wolferink, G. S. (2013). A human geographical exploration of adventure motorcycling : freedom to move, freedom to feel, freedom to choose. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215967

Freedom is a term that is used often when an adventure motorcyclist is asked what it is all about and when asked what it is what he or she experiences and why he or she engages in this activity. This thesis explores what adventure motorcycling is all... Read More about A human geographical exploration of adventure motorcycling : freedom to move, freedom to feel, freedom to choose.

Dealing with feelings : perspectives on the emotional labor of school leadership (2013)
Thesis
Downes, P. H. (2013). Dealing with feelings : perspectives on the emotional labor of school leadership. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215860

People are central to the institution of schools. Where there are people, there are emotions. Managing these emotions for wage is the work of school leaders. Recognizing the emotional demand involved in monitoring, managing and understanding this dem... Read More about Dealing with feelings : perspectives on the emotional labor of school leadership.

Swimming against the tide : the implementation of philosophy for children in the primary classroom (2013)
Thesis
O'Riordan, N. (2013). Swimming against the tide : the implementation of philosophy for children in the primary classroom. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215796

Philosophy for Children is a cognitive enhancement programme that utilises Socratic questioning and a dialogic pedagogy to develop the reasoning, creativity, social skills and ethical understanding of children. An abundance of research has establishe... Read More about Swimming against the tide : the implementation of philosophy for children in the primary classroom.

Storytelling, story fragments, and solving ill-structured organisational problems (2013)
Thesis
Snowden, N. C. (2013). Storytelling, story fragments, and solving ill-structured organisational problems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215787

This thesis explores how storytelling, and in particular story fragments, are involved in our everyday practice of solving ill-structured organisational problems. Data was collected from one primary research site, with a degree of triangulation affor... Read More about Storytelling, story fragments, and solving ill-structured organisational problems.

Surveillance : an investigation into individual reactions to the capture and recording of personal images through interpretation of the moment (2013)
Thesis
Bailey, J. P. (2013). Surveillance : an investigation into individual reactions to the capture and recording of personal images through interpretation of the moment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215726

This research project explores surveillance and how individuals react to its presence. This is achieved through research into the development of surveillance, exploring early techniques such as espionage as discussed by Crowdy, (2006), and Bentham’s... Read More about Surveillance : an investigation into individual reactions to the capture and recording of personal images through interpretation of the moment.

The relationship between FDI and international trade : evidence from P.R. China and OECD (2013)
Thesis
Liu, Z. (2013). The relationship between FDI and international trade : evidence from P.R. China and OECD. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215563

This study examines the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade. It aims at offering a unified representation of trade-FDI cycles to better understand the process of internationalisation via exploring the trade-FD... Read More about The relationship between FDI and international trade : evidence from P.R. China and OECD.

Where do all the spoons go? : perceptions of parents of adult heroin users (2013)
Thesis
Cartwright, L. (. S. (2013). Where do all the spoons go? : perceptions of parents of adult heroin users. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215545

[From the introduction]: Research aims and objectives This thesis aims to discover what sorts of tensions (if any) were created for parents when their problematic drug using adult offspring were mandated into drug treatment programmes in the commun... Read More about Where do all the spoons go? : perceptions of parents of adult heroin users.

Assessing the effects of radiotherapy on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma using microfluidic techniques (2013)
Thesis
Carr, S. D. (2013). Assessing the effects of radiotherapy on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma using microfluidic techniques. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215491

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate how HNSCC tissue biopsies maintained in a pseudo in vivo environment within a bespoke microfluidic device, respond to radiation treatment. Materials and Methods 35 patients with HNSCC were recru... Read More about Assessing the effects of radiotherapy on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma using microfluidic techniques.

Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome (2013)
Thesis
Aye, M. M. (2013). Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215486

Introduction: Insulin resistance (IR) and obesity coexist in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and contribute to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. An intrinsic insulin signalling defect is present in skeletal muscle of PCOS and it... Read More about Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Using SABRE in NMR and MRI (2013)
Thesis
Highton, L. A. R. (2013). Using SABRE in NMR and MRI. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215427

This thesis describes the use of SABRE as a hyperpolarisation technique in both NMR spectroscopy and MRI. Hyperpolarisation is a method of generating enhanced magnetic resonance signals to improve signal to noise, contrast and resolution within those... Read More about Using SABRE in NMR and MRI.

The impact of bullying and nurture experiences on emotional wellbeing (2013)
Thesis
Hughes, N. K. (2013). The impact of bullying and nurture experiences on emotional wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215259

This portfolio has three parts: Part one: A systematic literature review of the effectiveness of nurture groups upon emotional wellbeing. Part two: An empirical paper on the bullying experiences, perceived social support, and mental health of e... Read More about The impact of bullying and nurture experiences on emotional wellbeing.

Positron emission tomography imaging agents with gallium-68 : bifunctional chelators and multimodality (2013)
Thesis
Burke, B. P. (2013). Positron emission tomography imaging agents with gallium-68 : bifunctional chelators and multimodality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220631

Positron emission tomography (PET) as a nuclear medicine technique offers very high sensitivity compared with other imaging modalities. PET is often combined with computed tomography (CT) to offer structural information. Incorporation of a positron e... Read More about Positron emission tomography imaging agents with gallium-68 : bifunctional chelators and multimodality.

Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus (2013)
Thesis
Eftychiou, E. (2013). Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216142

This thesis focuses on the disputed identity of rural Cyprus. It is an ethnographic study on tourism that argues that the power of western hegemony, not only defines but also reverses the definition of ‘modern’ identity in the cultural setting of Cyp... Read More about Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus.