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Policing internet fraud in Saudi Arabia : the mediation of risk in a theocratic society (2012)
Thesis
Algarni, A. F. (2012). Policing internet fraud in Saudi Arabia : the mediation of risk in a theocratic society. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218221

This thesis aims to contribute to current debates on the policing of Internet fraud by introducing the Saudi Arabian experience. Drawing on the findings of field research focusing on the capital city of Riyadh, this study assesses the extent to which... Read More about Policing internet fraud in Saudi Arabia : the mediation of risk in a theocratic society.

Disadvantage as impairment of the will (2012)
Thesis
Magee, S. (2012). Disadvantage as impairment of the will. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214489

This thesis argues that unfair social disadvantage is best conceived as the relative impairment of the will of the person when that will is directed towards a valuable end. That valuable end is self-realisation. The term ‘self-realisation’ signifies... Read More about Disadvantage as impairment of the will.

Rethinking the role of the Internet in sustaining democratic participation in Zimbabwe (2012)
Thesis
Mutsvairo, B. (2012). Rethinking the role of the Internet in sustaining democratic participation in Zimbabwe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214470

Political parties have increasingly turned to computer technology since the 1980s both for internal organisational purposes as well as for direct communication with members and voters. In today’s globalised world, the growth of digital media is bring... Read More about Rethinking the role of the Internet in sustaining democratic participation in Zimbabwe.

The Royal Navy and the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade c.1807-1867 : anti-slavery, empire and identity (2012)
Thesis
Wills, M. (2012). The Royal Navy and the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade c.1807-1867 : anti-slavery, empire and identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214103

This thesis examines the Royal Navy’s efforts to suppress the transatlantic slave trade between 1807 and the mid-1860s. The role of the West Africa squadron in detaining slave ships embarking from the West African coast was instrumental in the transf... Read More about The Royal Navy and the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade c.1807-1867 : anti-slavery, empire and identity.

Isokinetic muscular strength and performance in youth football : relationships with age, seasonal variation and injury (2012)
Thesis
Forbes, H. S. (2012). Isokinetic muscular strength and performance in youth football : relationships with age, seasonal variation and injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214064

The primary aim of the current project was to investigate the isokinetic muscular strength and performance of elite male youth footballers, and the relationships with age, seasonal variation and injury. A secondary aim was to use the information gath... Read More about Isokinetic muscular strength and performance in youth football : relationships with age, seasonal variation and injury.

Estimating the international tourism demand for Egypt : 'an econometric approach' (2012)
Thesis
Nosier, S. A. H. (2012). Estimating the international tourism demand for Egypt : 'an econometric approach'. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214055

The thesis aims to identify the main factors that significantly affect tourism demand for Egypt. Both time series data and panel data are used to model and forecast tourism demand for Egypt from all origins, as well as three individual regions of ori... Read More about Estimating the international tourism demand for Egypt : 'an econometric approach'.

A study on employee choice of retirement schemes : empirical evidence from Malaysian public universities (2012)
Thesis
Tolos, H. (2012). A study on employee choice of retirement schemes : empirical evidence from Malaysian public universities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214042

Retirement systems are generally classified into two categories, namely, defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) plans. These plans differ in the method used to determine the benefits, or in the distribution of risk. While reducing the pro... Read More about A study on employee choice of retirement schemes : empirical evidence from Malaysian public universities.

The influence of knowledge sharing on performance among Malaysian public sector managers and the moderating role of individual personality (2012)
Thesis
Abdul Manaf, H. (2012). The influence of knowledge sharing on performance among Malaysian public sector managers and the moderating role of individual personality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213603

There have been recent calls for further research into the sharing of managerial tacit knowledge to enhance individual and organisational performance. This, due to a lack of knowledge of current practices of knowledge sharing, especially in developin... Read More about The influence of knowledge sharing on performance among Malaysian public sector managers and the moderating role of individual personality.

Family caregiver responses to dementia (2012)
Thesis
Jarvis, A. T. (2012). Family caregiver responses to dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213557

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: Part one is a systematic review of extant literature aiming to present an understanding of the factors associated with psychological wellbeing amongst family caregivers of individuals with dementia. P... Read More about Family caregiver responses to dementia.

A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit (2012)
Thesis
Abel, S. E. (2012). A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213547

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendixes. Part one A systematic literature review, reviewing the empirical literature relating to staff attitudes towards patients with a personalit... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the experiences of nursing staff working in a secure personality disorder unit.

The association between cognition, social functioning, physical impairment, and relationship factors in individuals with multiple sclerosis (2012)
Thesis
Broome, H. (2012). The association between cognition, social functioning, physical impairment, and relationship factors in individuals with multiple sclerosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213543

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and appendices including a reflective statement. Part one is a systematic literature review examining the different factors within a couples' relati... Read More about The association between cognition, social functioning, physical impairment, and relationship factors in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition (2012)
Thesis
Stevens, R. F. (2012). Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213539

The portfolio has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to the effect of having dyslexia on self-esteem in children, is reviewed and critically evaluated. It aimed to explore the impact... Read More about Children's experiences of dyslexia and transition.

Sexual self-concept, stigma & shame following a chlamydia diagnosis (2012)
Thesis
Parry, A. (2012). Sexual self-concept, stigma & shame following a chlamydia diagnosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213530

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical literature relating to the sexual risk taking behaviour and sexual self-concep... Read More about Sexual self-concept, stigma & shame following a chlamydia diagnosis.

Acquired brain injury : the public’s understanding of survivors and survivors’ perceptions of stigma (2012)
Thesis
Ralph, A. J. (2012). Acquired brain injury : the public’s understanding of survivors and survivors’ perceptions of stigma. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213526

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendixes. Part 1 is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature assessing the public’s knowledge of acquired brain injury (ABI)... Read More about Acquired brain injury : the public’s understanding of survivors and survivors’ perceptions of stigma.

Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff (2012)
Thesis
Chafer, S. (2012). Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213496

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘The Experiences of People with Mild-Moderate Learning Disabilities who Self-Injure: A C... Read More about Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff.

The caring experience of staff carers working with adults with learning disability and dementia (2012)
Thesis
Moore, C. L. (2012). The caring experience of staff carers working with adults with learning disability and dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213493

This Portfolio Thesis consists of three parts, the first being a Systematic Literature review entitled ‘A Systematic Review into the Factors that Affect the Experience of Residential Staff Caring for Adults with Learning Disability: a United Kingdom... Read More about The caring experience of staff carers working with adults with learning disability and dementia.

Hope in individuals living with chronic physical illness : correlates of hope across illness populations and predictors of hope in individuals with cardiovascular disease (2012)
Thesis
Forster, O. (2012). Hope in individuals living with chronic physical illness : correlates of hope across illness populations and predictors of hope in individuals with cardiovascular disease. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213481

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which literature relating to the empirical paper is reviewed. Insufficient studies in... Read More about Hope in individuals living with chronic physical illness : correlates of hope across illness populations and predictors of hope in individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Investigating the role of age and affect on social cognition following traumatic brain injury (2012)
Thesis
Telford, C. (2012). Investigating the role of age and affect on social cognition following traumatic brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213462

Moral reasoning and emotion have consistently been linked in the literature; interactions between the two concepts are well-researched. Offenders have been studied in relation to moral reasoning as a population who have committed morally- or socially... Read More about Investigating the role of age and affect on social cognition following traumatic brain injury.

Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing (2012)
Thesis
Foxwell, R. (2012). Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213393

The portfolio has three parts: Part 1 is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the relationship between illness perceptions, mood and quality of life in coronary heart disease po... Read More about Psychosocial outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation treatment : illness perceptions and psychological wellbeing.