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An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools (2007)
Thesis
Gifford, D. P. (2007). An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213754

This study investigates factors that help and hinder primary schools in their distribution of leadership in England. Distributed leadership is defined as collaborative leadership within a culture of shared action and interaction. The research extends... Read More about An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools.

Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability (2007)
Thesis
McLean, S. M. (2007). Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213201

Neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal problem that consumes considerable NHS resources. The socioeconomic impact for individuals, industry and society is high. However research into the management of neck pain is sparse. Reviews of the evidence re... Read More about Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability.

Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt (2007)
Thesis
Selim, A. E. M. (2007). Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209440

Hurghada coastal reefs have encountered a huge modification in the last three decades, associated with an increase in sediment input from coastal development. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sediment on reef health at a number of s... Read More about Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt.

Porphyrin-nanosensor conjugates : novel tools for the study of cellular response to oxidative stress (2007)
Thesis
Josefsen, L. B. (2007). Porphyrin-nanosensor conjugates : novel tools for the study of cellular response to oxidative stress. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217734

The cellular environment is heterogeneous in nature and home to a multitude of species and reactions. If the labyrinth behind these reactions and signaling pathways (along with those leading to cell death) can be decoded it may be possible to identif... Read More about Porphyrin-nanosensor conjugates : novel tools for the study of cellular response to oxidative stress.

Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004 (2007)
Thesis
Acevedo Holguin, B. (2007). Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213213

In 2002 the British government announced that illicit drugs legislation would be reformed by downgrading cannabis from Class B to Class C in the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971. This process, commonly known as the re-classification of cannabis, represent... Read More about Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004.

Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan (2007)
Thesis
Omar, B. F. A. (2007). Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213173

The scope of the study is to investigate the disclosure behaviour in Jordan after important changes in the economic and accounting regulations. The Securities Law No. 23 in 1997 was a significant turning point for the Jordanian Capital Market (JCM).... Read More about Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan.

The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance (2007)
Thesis
Campbell, T. T. (. T. (2007). The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212688

Organisational learning has been advocated as a key enabler of organisational performance improvement. However, despite over half a century of research, such claims attributed to organisational learning cannot be adequately verified. To date, the fie... Read More about The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance.

The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis (2007)
Thesis
Earle, K. (2007). The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212665

Mental toughness is a familiar and commonplace term in both the sporting arena and the workplace. However, attempts to investigate the nature of mental toughness have been inconclusive and, following more than twenty years of research, the construct... Read More about The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis.

An investigation into the psychological wellbeing of children and young people with cancer in Jordan (2007)
Thesis
Arabiat, D. H. (2007). An investigation into the psychological wellbeing of children and young people with cancer in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217642

Now treatment of paediatric malignancies is capable of extending the life of children with cancer, there is an increase move toward investigating the quality of life and needs experienced by children and young people diagnosed with cancer. Although e... Read More about An investigation into the psychological wellbeing of children and young people with cancer in Jordan.

Use of program and data-specific heuristics for automatic software test data generation (2007)
Thesis
Alshraideh, M. (2007). Use of program and data-specific heuristics for automatic software test data generation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217477

The application of heuristic search techniques, such as genetic algorithms, to the problem of automatically generating software test data has been a growing interest for many researchers in recent years. The problem tackled by this thesis is the deve... Read More about Use of program and data-specific heuristics for automatic software test data generation.

Investigations into the influence and role of tissue factor in the pathogenesis of myocardial hypertrophy (2007)
Thesis
Frentzou, G. A. (2007). Investigations into the influence and role of tissue factor in the pathogenesis of myocardial hypertrophy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215164

Recently it has been demonstrated that tissue factor (TF) plays an important role in the induction and/or progression of cardiac hypertrophy. The aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between TF and the onset of cardiac hypertrophy. Card... Read More about Investigations into the influence and role of tissue factor in the pathogenesis of myocardial hypertrophy.

The design, development, implementation and evaluation of the United Kingdoms first degree pathway for non-medical endoscopists (2007)
Thesis
Gardiner, A. B. (2007). The design, development, implementation and evaluation of the United Kingdoms first degree pathway for non-medical endoscopists. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213750

Pressures on endoscopy units are increasing as a result of the Global Rating Scheme, the 2 and 18 week rules and introduction of bowel cancer screening. Nurse endoscopy has evolved over the last decade with many nurse endoscopists extending practice... Read More about The design, development, implementation and evaluation of the United Kingdoms first degree pathway for non-medical endoscopists.

Electroluminescence and inorganic phosphor science (2007)
Thesis
Metsios, I. (2007). Electroluminescence and inorganic phosphor science. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213196

The research is focussed on wide bandgap 11-VI semiconductors, and more specifically on ZnS and CdS, with applications as thin film electroluminescent displays in the expanding display device market. The science of electroluminescent semiconductors a... Read More about Electroluminescence and inorganic phosphor science.

Development and application of calibration free techniques for reaction profiling (2007)
Thesis
Richards, S. E. (2007). Development and application of calibration free techniques for reaction profiling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208740

In this technological information age, dimension reduction methods are key because they enable the almost instantaneous extraction of relevant information from large complex data sets. This is particularly crucial within the process analytical enviro... Read More about Development and application of calibration free techniques for reaction profiling.

Frobenius manifolds : caustic submanifolds and discriminant almost duality (2007)
Thesis
Riley, A. (2007). Frobenius manifolds : caustic submanifolds and discriminant almost duality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227184

The concept of a Frobenius manifold was invented by Boris Dubrovin as a geometric interpretation of solutions of the WDVV equations with additional constraints. The theory of Frobenius manifolds contains a rich mathematical structure transcending man... Read More about Frobenius manifolds : caustic submanifolds and discriminant almost duality.

An exploration of the experience of undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients : a biopsychosocial approach (2007)
Thesis
Goodall, B. D. (2007). An exploration of the experience of undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients : a biopsychosocial approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219173

Aims: The objective of this research was to explore the changes in mood, memory and attention over the course of radiotherapy for treatment of head and neck cancer. This was with the aim of understanding head and neck cancer patients within the conte... Read More about An exploration of the experience of undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients : a biopsychosocial approach.