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The challenges and resolutions of moving middle curriculum managers on to principalship (2012)
Thesis
Lambert, S. (2012). The challenges and resolutions of moving middle curriculum managers on to principalship. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218644

Frearson (2003), Clancy (2005) and Colinson and Colinson (2006) all argue that there is a chronic shortage of suitably experienced candidates pursuing principalship, a situation which is being made worse by an ageing workforce amongst currently servi... Read More about The challenges and resolutions of moving middle curriculum managers on to principalship.

"Hiding behind history" : Winston S. Churchill's portrayal of the Second World War east of Suez (2012)
Thesis
Wilson, C. A. V. (2012). "Hiding behind history" : Winston S. Churchill's portrayal of the Second World War east of Suez. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214038

This thesis is an examination of Winston S. Churchill’s portrayal of the war in the Far East, as set out in his six-volume memoir The Second World War.1 The research interrogates Churchill’s portrayal of the war against Japan through an analysis of t... Read More about "Hiding behind history" : Winston S. Churchill's portrayal of the Second World War east of Suez.

Trade and the merchant community of the Loango Coast in the eighteenth century (2012)
Thesis
Sommerdyk, S. J. M. (2012). Trade and the merchant community of the Loango Coast in the eighteenth century. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213484

This thesis explores the political, economic and cultural transformation of the Loango Coast during the era of the transatlantic slave trade from the point of contact with Europeans in the sixteenth century until the end of the eighteenth century, wi... Read More about Trade and the merchant community of the Loango Coast in the eighteenth century.

An investigation of liquid crystalline and semiconducting blends for applications in photovoltaics (2012)
Thesis
Myers, S. A. (2012). An investigation of liquid crystalline and semiconducting blends for applications in photovoltaics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213411

We investigated a number of novel liquid crystalline semiconductors which have been synthesised in house at the University of Hull. The electrochemical and optical properties of these materials were studied, in order to assess their suitability as d... Read More about An investigation of liquid crystalline and semiconducting blends for applications in photovoltaics.

Distributed on-line safety monitor based on safety assessment model and multi-agent system (2012)
Thesis
Dheedan, A. A. (2012). Distributed on-line safety monitor based on safety assessment model and multi-agent system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213377

On-line safety monitoring, i.e. the tasks of fault detection and diagnosis, alarm annunciation, and fault controlling, is essential in the operational phase of critical systems. Over the last 30 years, considerable work in this area has resulted in a... Read More about Distributed on-line safety monitor based on safety assessment model and multi-agent system.

BOR WORN home, temple and school (HTS) organisation : the learning organisation in the communities of Thailand (2012)
Thesis
Brahmasubha, A. (2012). BOR WORN home, temple and school (HTS) organisation : the learning organisation in the communities of Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213368

This study investigates BOR WORN-HTS Organisation as a learning organisation which is the way to provide knowledge, education and learning to the community and also transfer Thai local knowledge and culture to the next generations to achieve the goal... Read More about BOR WORN home, temple and school (HTS) organisation : the learning organisation in the communities of Thailand.

The potential alternative uses of dredged material in the Humber Estuary (2012)
Thesis
Lonsdale, J. (2012). The potential alternative uses of dredged material in the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213363

The Humber Estuary handles around 16% of the UK’s maritime trade. It is important for Economic reasons with a number ports and wharves as well as for the environment, with local, national and international designations applied to numerous species and... Read More about The potential alternative uses of dredged material in the Humber Estuary.

The development of Shetland's pelagic fishing industry : 1945-2000 (2012)
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Gear, R. W. (2012). The development of Shetland's pelagic fishing industry : 1945-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218194

This thesis is a case study in the transformation of a fishing industry on the North Atlantic fringe between 1945 and 2000. Fishing industries worldwide underwent fundamental and wide-ranging changes during this post-war period. For the fishing indus... Read More about The development of Shetland's pelagic fishing industry : 1945-2000.

Colonial penality : a case study of Hong Kong's penal policy and programmes under British administration (1945-1997) (2012)
Thesis
Chan, S. (2012). Colonial penality : a case study of Hong Kong's penal policy and programmes under British administration (1945-1997). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214673

Penal policies and programmes for the control and management of offenders have always been essential in maintaining law and order in the colonial setting. Hong Kong, being one of the few remaining British crown colonies in the twentieth century, is u... Read More about Colonial penality : a case study of Hong Kong's penal policy and programmes under British administration (1945-1997).

Computer simulation of the osteocyte and bone lining cell network and the effect of normal physiological changes in cellular functions on that network (2012)
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Jahani, M. (2012). Computer simulation of the osteocyte and bone lining cell network and the effect of normal physiological changes in cellular functions on that network. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214562

Osteocytes play a critical role in the regulation of bone remodelling by translating strain due to mechanical loading into biochemical signals transmitted through the interconnecting lacuno-canalicular network to bone lining cells (BLCs) on the bone... Read More about Computer simulation of the osteocyte and bone lining cell network and the effect of normal physiological changes in cellular functions on that network.

Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue (2012)
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Akubat, I. (2012). Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214138

The congested fixture schedules in elite soccer leagues around the world has bought the issue of recovery between games and subsequent performance to the fore in soccer related research. Studies have described the time-course of recovery for numerous... Read More about Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue.

Commitment and organisational citizenship behaviours in the Libyan banking sector : insights from managerial and non-managerial employees : an interpretivist exploration (2012)
Thesis
Eljaaidi, N. M. (2012). Commitment and organisational citizenship behaviours in the Libyan banking sector : insights from managerial and non-managerial employees : an interpretivist exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214111

This study explores empirically insights into two organisational phenomena; commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviours (OCBs). This exploration includes identifying interpretations of them, perceptions of their antecedents, views of managem... Read More about Commitment and organisational citizenship behaviours in the Libyan banking sector : insights from managerial and non-managerial employees : an interpretivist exploration.

Novel techniques for microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria (2012)
Thesis
Hamad, S. A. (2012). Novel techniques for microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214099

Microencapsulation of living cells such as probiotic bacteria can be used for the protection of the cells from harsh conditions such as low pH and mechanical stress in the digestive system. In this thesis we demonstrate various novel strategies to mi... Read More about Novel techniques for microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria.

The effects of carbohydrate and protein hydrolysate co-ingestion upon exercise metabolism and cycling performance (2012)
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Page, R. (2012). The effects of carbohydrate and protein hydrolysate co-ingestion upon exercise metabolism and cycling performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213627

The ergogenic effects of acute carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation during prolonged exercise are well established. Recently, a number of studies have examined the potential for the inclusion of protein to further augment these efficacious effects. How... Read More about The effects of carbohydrate and protein hydrolysate co-ingestion upon exercise metabolism and cycling performance.

Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides (2012)
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Smith, V. A. J. (2012). Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213519

Polyploidy in animals is rare and often associated with asexual reproduction in all-female lineages. Although some authors believe these lineages to be evolutionary dead ends there is increasing evidence that some species can adapt efficiently and ul... Read More about Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides.

The impact of capital market imperfections on capital and R&D Investment and financial decisions (2012)
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Coldbeck, B. (2012). The impact of capital market imperfections on capital and R&D Investment and financial decisions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213515

The aim of this study is to provide more insights into our understanding of several issues pertaining to the evolution of a firms’ investment – cash flow sensitivity (ICFS hereafter), the evolution of a firms’ research and development (R&D) ICFS and... Read More about The impact of capital market imperfections on capital and R&D Investment and financial decisions.

Accurate geometry reconstruction of vascular structures using implicit splines (2012)
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Hong, Q. (2012). Accurate geometry reconstruction of vascular structures using implicit splines. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213117

3-D visualization of blood vessel from standard medical datasets (e.g. CT or MRI) play an important role in many clinical situations, including the diagnosis of vessel stenosis, virtual angioscopy, vascular surgery planning and computer aided vascula... Read More about Accurate geometry reconstruction of vascular structures using implicit splines.

Applications of fish scale analysis to understand growth dynamics of fish populations (2012)
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Taylor, R. J. (2012). Applications of fish scale analysis to understand growth dynamics of fish populations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212921

The use of hard structures to derive ecological information about fish populations is a fundamental tool in fisheries assessment, specifically the back-calculation of fish lengths. This study highlights the potential errors associated with correction... Read More about Applications of fish scale analysis to understand growth dynamics of fish populations.

Epigeal invertebrates of Yorkshire allotments: the influence of urban-rural gradient and management style (2012)
Thesis
Turnbull, S. (2012). Epigeal invertebrates of Yorkshire allotments: the influence of urban-rural gradient and management style. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212892

There is a growing interest in urban ecology but it can be a difficult environment for wildlife due to a range of anthropogenic pressures. Allotments could be used to study this issue but they have been rather neglected in terms of academic research,... Read More about Epigeal invertebrates of Yorkshire allotments: the influence of urban-rural gradient and management style.