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Developing quantitative tools for asthma forecast in London using weather and air quality (2012)
Thesis
Soyiri, I. N. (2017). Developing quantitative tools for asthma forecast in London using weather and air quality. (Thesis). Monash University Malaysia. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1759965

The thesis examines approaches to the forecasting of respiratory events, generally hospital admissions for asthma, but also mortality. The focus of the thesis is forecasting accuracy rather than model specification per se. The thesis is a compilation... Read More about Developing quantitative tools for asthma forecast in London using weather and air quality.

Brief sensations : a critical study of Mary Elizabeth Braddon's short fiction (2012)
Thesis
Hatter, J. E. (2012). Brief sensations : a critical study of Mary Elizabeth Braddon's short fiction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220635

In recent decades, there has been an upsurge in critical attention on the life and oeuvre of Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Most of the critical output, however, relates to Braddon’s sensation novels Lady Audley’s Secret (1861) and Aurora Floyd (1862) (with... Read More about Brief sensations : a critical study of Mary Elizabeth Braddon's short fiction.

Towards the synthesis of multifunctional constructs : coupling PET and PDT for the targeted diagnosis and therapy of CXCR4 expressing tumours (2012)
Thesis
Smith, R. (2012). Towards the synthesis of multifunctional constructs : coupling PET and PDT for the targeted diagnosis and therapy of CXCR4 expressing tumours. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219918

To establish accurate and early stage tumour diagnosis, quantitative molecular imaging modalities such as positron emission tomography (PET) are being employed. Molecular probes containing a positron emitting isotope (e.g. ¹⁸F, ⁶⁴Cu) are designed to... Read More about Towards the synthesis of multifunctional constructs : coupling PET and PDT for the targeted diagnosis and therapy of CXCR4 expressing tumours.

Exploring the interplay between biography, philosophy and contextual demands : a coach’s political use of video-based feedback (2012)
Thesis
Booroff, M. (2012). Exploring the interplay between biography, philosophy and contextual demands : a coach’s political use of video-based feedback. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219158

Background: While the use of performance analysis technology has become increasingly popular in professional football, there has been little research into its pedagogical use within this context. Initial research has predominantly conformed to the po... Read More about Exploring the interplay between biography, philosophy and contextual demands : a coach’s political use of video-based feedback.

Age-associated changes to calcium handling proteins across the whole heart (2012)
Thesis
Hatch, F. S. (2012). Age-associated changes to calcium handling proteins across the whole heart. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215591

Age is a major risk factor for the development of cardiac problems. The ageing process causes significant changes to cardiac structure and function. These are linked with the elderly heart’s diminished ability to respond to cardiac demand and associa... Read More about Age-associated changes to calcium handling proteins across the whole heart.

Taxonomic, systematic, morphological and biological studies on Palaemon Weber, 1795 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Palaemonidae) (2012)
Thesis
Ashelby, C. W. (2012). Taxonomic, systematic, morphological and biological studies on Palaemon Weber, 1795 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Palaemonidae). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214945

Palaemon is a large genus of marine, brackish and freshwater shrimps and are amongst the most familiar shrimps to scientists and amateur naturalists. Despite being familiar and widely reported they remain understudied. A series of studies was conceiv... Read More about Taxonomic, systematic, morphological and biological studies on Palaemon Weber, 1795 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Palaemonidae).

'I don't really notice where I live' : Philip Larkin's literary nationalities (2012)
Thesis
Wiemann, B. (2012). 'I don't really notice where I live' : Philip Larkin's literary nationalities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214731

[Introduction:]With the journalist’s playfulness John Haffenden implicitly accuses Philip Larkin of “narrow-mindedness” and “cultural chauvinism” in his well-documented interview from 1981. Philip Larkin replies with two counter-questions: “But hones... Read More about 'I don't really notice where I live' : Philip Larkin's literary nationalities.

Investigation of monolithic materials for protein sample preparation (2012)
Thesis
Alzahrani, E. (2012). Investigation of monolithic materials for protein sample preparation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214634

Proteomics plays an important role in the recognition of diseases and the understanding of biological processes. Sample preparation is a bottleneck in systems for chemical analysis and it is a required step in proteomics in order to remove interferen... Read More about Investigation of monolithic materials for protein sample preparation.

Blogging the hyperlocal : the disruption and renegotiation of hegemony in Malta (2012)
Thesis
Grech, A. (2012). Blogging the hyperlocal : the disruption and renegotiation of hegemony in Malta. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214626

This thesis examines how blogging is being deployed to disrupt institutional hegemony in Malta. The island state is an example of a hyperlocal context that includes strong political, ecclesiastical and media institutions, advanced take-up of social t... Read More about Blogging the hyperlocal : the disruption and renegotiation of hegemony in Malta.

MABGEL 1: C2F5, C4E10 & C2G12 as a vaginal microbicide (2012)
Thesis
Morris, G. C. (2012). MABGEL 1: C2F5, C4E10 & C2G12 as a vaginal microbicide. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214589

Topical microbicides are being developed as a female-controlled method for preventing HIV-1 infection. Non-antiretroviral (ARV)-based candidates may be advantageous given increasing levels of ARV resistance in low and middle- income countries.

MAB... Read More about MABGEL 1: C2F5, C4E10 & C2G12 as a vaginal microbicide.

Investigating sustainable solutions for roadside gully pot management (2012)
Thesis
Scott, K. M. (2012). Investigating sustainable solutions for roadside gully pot management. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214573

Roadside gully pots are an important component of urban drainage, with over 17 million examples in service throughout England and Wales. Their main purpose is to retain sediments from road runoff, leaves and organic litter in order to avoid blockage... Read More about Investigating sustainable solutions for roadside gully pot management.

A study of platelets and the endothelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (2012)
Thesis
Crooks, M. G. (2012). A study of platelets and the endothelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214095

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating lung disease associated with significant morbidity and early mortality. Despite this, the pathogenesis remains poorly understood and there is no effective disease modifying treatment. Epidemiologic... Read More about A study of platelets and the endothelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Islamic diplomatic law and international diplomatic law : a quest for compatibility (2012)
Thesis
Ismail, M.-B. A. (2012). Islamic diplomatic law and international diplomatic law : a quest for compatibility. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214601

Most literatures on international law have been observed to neglect or give scanty attention to the contribution of Islamic law towards the development of modern international law, particularly the principles relating to the diplomatic immunity and p... Read More about Islamic diplomatic law and international diplomatic law : a quest for compatibility.

Impairment of assets : an empirical investigation (2012)
Thesis
Andrews, R. C. (2012). Impairment of assets : an empirical investigation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214566

Asset impairment is a relatively new term in the corporate reporting arena. However, the concept of asset impairment relates closely to that of an asset write-down. Asset write-downs historically have been a feature of corporate reporting for many ye... Read More about Impairment of assets : an empirical investigation.

Perceptions of airline website credibility: an Egyptian perspective (2012)
Thesis
Elsantil, Y. G. E. (2012). Perceptions of airline website credibility: an Egyptian perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214485

A website’s perceived credibility is a critical issue for consumers when making an online purchase. In general, customers prefer not to purchase items on websites until they feel confident in their credibility. This is critical for Egyptian users as... Read More about Perceptions of airline website credibility: an Egyptian perspective.

Male gamete morphology in relation to swimming velocity and fertilisation microenvironment (2012)
Thesis
Simpson, J. L. (2012). Male gamete morphology in relation to swimming velocity and fertilisation microenvironment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214148

The heterogeneity of spermatozoa has been widely used to inform phylogenetic relationships among taxa, yet the reason such diversity has evolved, in relation to the sperms primary functional role in fertilisation and reproduction, is not well underst... Read More about Male gamete morphology in relation to swimming velocity and fertilisation microenvironment.

Optimising outcomes in the treatment of lower limb varicose veins (2012)
Thesis
Mekako, A. (2012). Optimising outcomes in the treatment of lower limb varicose veins. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214091

Varicose veins are dilated and tortuous subcutaneous veins, which affect a significant proportion of adults. They cause physical and emotional symptoms, and affect quality of life in sufferers. The management of varicose veins has evolved since the e... Read More about Optimising outcomes in the treatment of lower limb varicose veins.

'I see you have quite gone over to the supernaturalists' : the spiritual and scientific Arthur Conan Doyle (2012)
Thesis
Beck, D. M. (2012). 'I see you have quite gone over to the supernaturalists' : the spiritual and scientific Arthur Conan Doyle. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214074

This thesis examines the mistaken premise that Arthur Conan Doyle abandoned rational enquiry in order to embrace the supernatural, including spiritualism. It explores how Doyle’s diverse fiction and non-fiction define potentially supernatural phenome... Read More about 'I see you have quite gone over to the supernaturalists' : the spiritual and scientific Arthur Conan Doyle.

Modelling the fracture of advanced carbon and related materials (2012)
Thesis
Kipling, G. D. (2012). Modelling the fracture of advanced carbon and related materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214034

This thesis outlines the development of a novel computational model which is used to simulate the mechanical response of nuclear graphites on a microstructural scale. Application of finite element analysis (FEA) to the simulated microstructure models... Read More about Modelling the fracture of advanced carbon and related materials.