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Continuing professional education: the experiences and perceptions of nurses working in perioperative patient care (2009)
Thesis
Tame, S. L. (2009). Continuing professional education: the experiences and perceptions of nurses working in perioperative patient care. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209083

This thesis presents a holistic description of perioperative nurses' experiences and perceptions of continuing professional education (CPE), from their decisions to study and experiences as students, to the outcomes realised from formal post-registra... Read More about Continuing professional education: the experiences and perceptions of nurses working in perioperative patient care.

Colloidal structures with novel functions (2009)
Thesis
Kang, N.-G. (2009). Colloidal structures with novel functions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208981

Over the last two decades, many kinds of environmentally responsive materials based on the chemical nature of gels and adsorption of surfactants at various interfaces are proposed. For the development of colloidal systems showing novel func... Read More about Colloidal structures with novel functions.

Quantum recurrent neural networks for filtering (2009)
Thesis
Ahamed, W. U. (2009). Quantum recurrent neural networks for filtering. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209270

The essence of stochastic filtering is to compute the time-varying probability densityfunction (pdf) for the measurements of the observed system. In this thesis, a filter isdesigned based on the principles of quantum mechanics where the schrodinger w... Read More about Quantum recurrent neural networks for filtering.

Particle-stabilised foams and foam films (2009)
Thesis
Braz, D. A. (2009). Particle-stabilised foams and foam films. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209150

This thesis aimed to investigate and understand the properties of foams and foam liquid films stabilised by colloidal solid particles, in the absence of any surface active substances, e.g. surfactants. Foams occur as end products or during the proces... Read More about Particle-stabilised foams and foam films.

Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles? (2009)
Thesis
Jennings, R. (2009). Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215940

The feeding behaviour of the predator Carcinus maenas (L.) whilst foraging on the two distinct ecotypes, H and M, of the rough periwinkle Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) found on the North East coast of England was studied. The high shore (H) ecotype pos... Read More about Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles?.

Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks (2009)
Thesis
Reynolds, M. M. (2009). Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215481

This thesis consists of three parts. In the first part, we review the literature and some of the key issues in UK transport. We identify a need to discourage car use and the role that public transport plays in this. We discuss the various options ava... Read More about Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks.

The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers (2009)
Thesis
Rollins, D. J. (2009). The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213984

The use of fish scales to age and back-calculate previous lengths at age and gain age and growth information has long been used as a management tool in fisheries. Calcified structures from fish, including otoliths, fin rays, and vertebrae have been u... Read More about The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers.

Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach (2009)
Thesis
Yates-Sabren, K. T. (2009). Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213058

The current study uses multiproxy palaeolimnological analysis of sediment cores to reconstruct the long-term (10² to 10³ years) nutrient status of Upper Talley and Llyn Pencarreg, two closely adjacent, moderately nutrient-enriched lakes in Carmarthen... Read More about Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach.

Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy (2009)
Thesis
Hesslewood, A. (2009). Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209834

Following economic stagnation and deindustrialisation in 1970s and 1980s Britain, the shift toward neoliberalism and entrepreneurial urbanism has had profound effects on the ways in which cities are experienced by different socio-cultural groups. As... Read More about Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy.

Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals (2009)
Thesis
Vanicek, N. (2009). Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209371

Transtibial amputees are at a higher risk of falling than age-matched able-bodied individuals. In order to make recommendations for falls prevention and treatment programmes, it is important to have a sound understanding of the underlying biomechanic... Read More about Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals.

The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK. (2009)
Thesis
Swig, B. A. (2009). The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209358

Habitat restoration can partially compensate for the extensive loss of coastal wetlands, which are transitional habitats that form the barriers between seas and oceans and the terrestrial environment. Coastal wetlands historically due to their locati... Read More about The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK..

Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID (2009)
Thesis
Ahmed, M. I. (2009). Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209275

In this study the ecology, biology and classification of the sea cucumber species of the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba were examined in order to resolve some of the long standing question on the identification and classification of sea cuc... Read More about Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID.

Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine (2009)
Thesis
Shananwaz, M. (2009). Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209178

The objective of this dissertation is to estimate rotor flux of an IM. Some of the material is focused on the functional block of the IM i.e. Torque estimator, Speed estimator etc. while a subsequent part deals with estimation of rotor flux. The diss... Read More about Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine.

Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops (2009)
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Tanuku, S. (2009). Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209174

The technique of phase-locked loop (PLL), an essential means for online frequency detection of incoming signal, which is widely used in our modern day communication system. PLL is traditionally viewed as a non-linear feedback control loop that will a... Read More about Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops.

The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (2009)
Thesis
Eagle, G. L. (2009). The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209165

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is the most common adult Leukaemia in the UK, Western Europe and America. It is a malignancy of naive B-cells. The clinical course of patients with CLL is heterogeneous; some patients survive for years without trea... Read More about The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Integration of rain fade into OPNET (2009)
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Manosa, T. M. (2009). Integration of rain fade into OPNET. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209073

OPNET is one of the widely used modelling and simulation software packages in the telecommunications industry for planning, design, and research and development. In the wireless modeller module, it uses common propagation models to model radio propag... Read More about Integration of rain fade into OPNET.

Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials (2009)
Thesis
Small, W. R. (2009). Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208993

This thesis describes the fabrication and characterisation of novel sensors from nanomaterials. These are materials that have at least one length scale in the nanometre region, and in many cases they exhibit fascinating electrical, mechanical or opti... Read More about Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials.