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Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China (2012)
Thesis
Cai, H. (2012). Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219912

This thesis consists of three empirical studies. The aim of the thesis is to examine the determinants of European Union (EU) foreign direct investment (FDI), EU subsidiaries‘ innovation performance and EU subsidiaries‘ ownership performance in China.... Read More about Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China.

Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom (2012)
Thesis
Ferrie, P. (2012). Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215964

This thesis focuses on ability grouping and group work within the primary school classroom, and within the context of literacy instruction. The aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between children’s literacy ability group, reading skil... Read More about Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom.

Factors governing gastrointestinal motility (2012)
Thesis
Ullah, S. (2012). Factors governing gastrointestinal motility. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214670

Introduction: The reasons for the rapid resolution of diabetes (DM) following bariatric surgery in a significant proportion of patients with morbid obesity remain unclear. This thesis investigates the putative role of changes in gastrointestinal (GI)... Read More about Factors governing gastrointestinal motility.

Academic leadership and work-related attitude (2012)
Thesis
Abu Hassan Asaari, M. H. (2012). Academic leadership and work-related attitude. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214606

At a global level, changes in the higher education environment - such as changing funding mechanisms, regulations and audit processes, increasing customer demands, competition and internationalization, and ongoing reduction in state resources for fun... Read More about Academic leadership and work-related attitude.

Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration (2012)
Thesis
Umer, Q. (2012). Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214526

An ontology is a way of information categorization and storage. Web Ontologies provide help in retrieving the required and precise information over the web. However, the problem of heterogeneity between ontologies may occur in the use of multiple ont... Read More about Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration.

Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture (2012)
Thesis
Altuwaijri, O. (2012). Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214165

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta which is related to weakness of the vessel wall (associated with degradation of connective tissue), and if left untreated will lead to rupture and cause death in 78% to 94% of... Read More about Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture.

Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis (2012)
Thesis
De Leonardis, F. (2012). Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214123

lPositron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imaging method which enables to obtain both molecular and biochemical information of physiological processes in vivo, which means that PET imaging shows the chemical functioning of organs and tiss... Read More about Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis.

U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play (2012)
Thesis
Guard, A. (2012). U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213623

Motion analysis has become more prevalent in contemporary soccer research, particularly within the elite sector. The study of motion-profiles can be used for identifying patterns in soccer match performance regarding both physical and technical eleme... Read More about U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play.

The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology (2012)
Thesis
Orchard, M. J. (2012). The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213620

The aim of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of the constraints that affect insect adhesion with an emphasis on biological constraints such as plant defences against insects and the influence of abiotic factors on insect foraging. In chap... Read More about The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology.

Adaptive intelligent personalised learning (AIPL) environment (2012)
Thesis
Costello, R. (2012). Adaptive intelligent personalised learning (AIPL) environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213466

As individuals the ideal learning scenario would be a learning environment tailored just for how we like to learn, personalised to our requirements. This has previously been almost inconceivable given the complexities of learning, the constraints wit... Read More about Adaptive intelligent personalised learning (AIPL) environment.

Managerial tacit knowledge transfer and the mediating role of leader-member-exchange and cognitive style (2012)
Thesis
Zurina binti Abdul Hamid. (2012). Managerial tacit knowledge transfer and the mediating role of leader-member-exchange and cognitive style. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213113

The ability of an organisation to transfer knowledge is one of the key sources of competitive advantage for many of today’s organisations (Argote, 2000). New knowledge is created through interactions between explicit and tacit knowledge (Nonaka and T... Read More about Managerial tacit knowledge transfer and the mediating role of leader-member-exchange and cognitive style.

Development of a heterogeneous microwave network, fade simulation tool applicable to networks that span Europe (2012)
Thesis
Basarudin, H. (2012). Development of a heterogeneous microwave network, fade simulation tool applicable to networks that span Europe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212936

Radio communication systems operating at microwave frequencies are strongly attenuated by hydrometeors such as rain and wet snow (sleet). Hydrometeor attenuation dominates the dynamic fading of most types of radio links operating above 10 GHz, especi... Read More about Development of a heterogeneous microwave network, fade simulation tool applicable to networks that span Europe.

New lives in the ancestral homeland: return migration from South America to mainland Japan and Okinawa (2012)
Thesis
Horikawa, N. (2012). New lives in the ancestral homeland: return migration from South America to mainland Japan and Okinawa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212403

This work presents a study of identity formation in migrants of Japanese and Okinawan descent who relocate from countries of South America to mainland Japan and to the island prefecture of Okinawa, initially to seek economic advantage. The migrants,... Read More about New lives in the ancestral homeland: return migration from South America to mainland Japan and Okinawa.