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Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure (2008)
Thesis
Lim, D. J. (2008). Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208848

Integrated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) generally have a high output power and generate significant amounts of heat, which needs to be removed from the chip to ensure continued operation. Since IGBT chips are commonly mounted on a layered assembl... Read More about Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure.

Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis (2008)
Thesis
Clohessy, S. (2008). Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208731

This study aims to explore supervisors' perspectives of their supervisory relationships (SRs) with trainee clinical psychologists, particularly the ways in which they enhance these relationships, and identify and resolve problems.A retrospective qual... Read More about Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis.

The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei (2008)
Thesis
Chan, K. Y. (2008). The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208634

Kinesins are motor proteins involved in the movement of organelles and sub-organelles along microtubule tracks within the cell. Phylogenetic analysis of the 46 kinesin genes coded by the Trypanosoma brucei genome resulted in the grouping of seven kin... Read More about The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei.

Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England (2008)
Thesis
Beyer, K. (2008). Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208549

Non-native species invasions threaten the structure, function and biodiversity of ecosystems worldwide, and those of non-native fishes pose amongst the greatest threats to inland waters of the U.K. This PhD investigated the establishment, dispersal a... Read More about Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England.

A society of mind approach to cognition and metacognition in a cognitive architecture (2008)
Thesis
Venkatamuni, V. M. (2008). A society of mind approach to cognition and metacognition in a cognitive architecture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213883

This thesis investigates the concept of mind as a control system using the "Society of Agents" metaphor. "Society of Agents" describes collective behaviours of simple and intelligent agents. "Society of Mind" is more than a collection of task-oriente... Read More about A society of mind approach to cognition and metacognition in a cognitive architecture.

Fatherhood, masculinity and anger: men understanding emotion work in families (2008)
Thesis
Jarrell, C. R. (2008). Fatherhood, masculinity and anger: men understanding emotion work in families. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212851

The objectives of this thesis are: 1. To contribute to the contemporary agenda on research into fatherhood by focusing on the successes and difficulties of fathers being more involved in the intimate care of their children. 2. To contribute to... Read More about Fatherhood, masculinity and anger: men understanding emotion work in families.

The synthesis of cationic porphyrins for use in photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT (2008)
Thesis
Hall, C. E. (2008). The synthesis of cationic porphyrins for use in photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212816

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been widely used in recent years for the treatment of cancers. However the growing problem of drug resistance in bacteria has led to PDT being used to treat bacterial infections in a new type of therapy called Photodyna... Read More about The synthesis of cationic porphyrins for use in photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT.

The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling (2008)
Thesis
Xiao, Y. P. (2008). The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208901

Proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) are a novel family of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) that mediate many of the diverse biological effects of proteinases on target cells. N-linked glycosylation is a common post-translational modification in... Read More about The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling.

Gut failure: Diagnosis and management (2008)
Thesis
Gatt, M. (2008). Gut failure: Diagnosis and management. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208858

Background: Inadequate gut function (IGF) or intestinal failure (IF) is common, particularly in surgical patients and the critically ill. It is difficult to measure objectively, and as a consequence its effects on outcome are contentious and treatmen... Read More about Gut failure: Diagnosis and management.

On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence (2008)
Thesis
Varju, M. (2008). On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208532

The issue of divergence in human rights protection (adjudication) between the law of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and European Community/Union (EC/EU) law has been in the centre of academic attention for decades. The position that t... Read More about On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence.

An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation (2008)
Thesis
Green, A. J. (2008). An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208387

The term patient involvement is widely used within the physiotherapy vocabulary, yet it is poorly defined and understood. Little is known about NHS physiotherapists’ attitudes, knowledge or skills regarding patient involvement. The aims of this thesi... Read More about An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation.

'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson (2008)
Thesis
Johnson, S. A. (2008). 'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213923

This thesis examines the relationship between autobiography and art in Anne Stevenson's work by exploring her poetic negotiation of her own presence within her poems, or 'house of words'. A brief contextual preface assesses Stevenson's importance... Read More about 'inside my house of words': the poetry of Anne Stevenson.

The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis) (2008)
Thesis
Vakilian, H. (2008). The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212336

In this research the law making power of the Iranian parliament is studied at two levels: Firstly, the power of the parliament according to the Constitution is explored. Secondly its power in real politics is analysed. It is shown that the law making... Read More about The impact of the Iranian constitution on the law making power of the parliament (Majlis).

Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish (2008)
Thesis
Bolland, J. D. (2008). Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208647

Globally, freshwater fisheries are faced with numerous impacts that compromise fish populations. A knowledge and understanding of riverine fish movements are crucial for effective management and conservation of populations. However, there is a paucit... Read More about Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish.

Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems (2008)
Thesis
Mung'au, F. (2008). Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208538

The fundamental detection problem in fading channels involves the correct estimation of transmitted symbols at the receiver in the presence of Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN). Detection can be considered when the receiver is assumed not to know... Read More about Channel estimation for Gigabit Multi-user MIMO-OFDM Systems.

Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children (2008)
Thesis
Randall, P. (2008). Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208426

This thesis examined the psychological characteristics of clerical and laymen who had sexually abused children. A three group design was used which permitted comparisons to be made between a group of 30 clerical men who had sexually abused children,... Read More about Psychological profiles of clerical and non-clerical men who have sexually abused children.

Nutrient intakes of primary school children (2008)
Thesis
Gatenby, L. A. (2008). Nutrient intakes of primary school children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208401

Background In April 2004 Hull City Council introduced free healthy school meals for all primary and special school pupils (approximately 20,500 children from 71 primary schools and 6 special schools) in an attempt to reduce health and education in... Read More about Nutrient intakes of primary school children.

Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics (2008)
Thesis
Kitney, S. P. (2008). Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208396

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel liquid crystalline materials with light-emitting and or charge-transporting properties. Some of the liquid crystals (LCs) synthesised incorporate photopolymerisable diene or methacrylate... Read More about Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics.

A study of the regulation of oestrogen receptor alpha by tissue factor in breast cancer cells (2008)
Thesis
Collier, M. E. W. (2008). A study of the regulation of oestrogen receptor alpha by tissue factor in breast cancer cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213106

Increased expression of tissue factor (TF) has been associated with invasive forms of breast cancer. In contrast, the expression of oestrogen receptor alpha (ERa) in breast cancer cells is associated with well differentiated breast tumours, with a l... Read More about A study of the regulation of oestrogen receptor alpha by tissue factor in breast cancer cells.