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Development of microfluidic devices for analysis of cardiac tissue ex vivo (2012)
Thesis
Cheah, L. T. (2012). Development of microfluidic devices for analysis of cardiac tissue ex vivo. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227445

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)–based (Generation 1) and glass–based (Generation 2) microfluidic devices for heart tissue maintenance have been developed. Rat and human heart biopsies were electrically–paced in a 37 oC environment constantly perfused wit... Read More about Development of microfluidic devices for analysis of cardiac tissue ex vivo.

An examination of the effects of copper in the polychaete Hediste diversicolor; focusing on how the effects of copper detected at the molecular level manifest at higher levels of biological organisation (2012)
Thesis
Bell, E. (2012). An examination of the effects of copper in the polychaete Hediste diversicolor; focusing on how the effects of copper detected at the molecular level manifest at higher levels of biological organisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215961

"Resilience of many ecosystems is likely to be exceeded this century by a combination of climate change and pollution impacts among other drivers" (Lawrence 2009). Copper, although it is an essential metal it can also be extremely harmful to aquat... Read More about An examination of the effects of copper in the polychaete Hediste diversicolor; focusing on how the effects of copper detected at the molecular level manifest at higher levels of biological organisation.

The significance of the EGFR pathway in malignant pleural mesothelioma (2012)
Thesis
Agarwal, V. (. (2012). The significance of the EGFR pathway in malignant pleural mesothelioma. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214047

Introduction EGFR, MTOR and COX2 are up regulated in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). In this study we aimed to determine the expression of Lipoxygenase enzymes (LOX), absence of PTEN protein expression and the cytotoxic effect of EGFR, MTOR an... Read More about The significance of the EGFR pathway in malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Multi-objective system optimisation with respect to availability, maintainability and cost (2012)
Thesis
Nggada, S. H. (2012). Multi-objective system optimisation with respect to availability, maintainability and cost. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213593

Safety critical engineering systems are becoming increasingly larger and more complex. One way of ensuring the dependability of such systems is via architectural redundancy and replication of components. Use of redundancy has its limitations though,... Read More about Multi-objective system optimisation with respect to availability, maintainability and cost.

Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water (2012)
Thesis
Ong, C. K. (2012). Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213552

Nowadays, there is a growing demand for predictive models that are capable of predicting future trends in water quality which is constantly being affected by environmental changes and industrialisation. The presence of various nutrient contaminants i... Read More about Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water.

Towards a framework for multiparadigm multimethodologies in systems thinking and practice (2012)
Thesis
Bowers, T. D. (2012). Towards a framework for multiparadigm multimethodologies in systems thinking and practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213536

Burrell and Morgan (2000) claimed that knowledge is paradigmatic, encompassing a distinct worldview and rationality governing research strategies and methods for which they identified four sociological paradigms to locate them based on “metatheoretic... Read More about Towards a framework for multiparadigm multimethodologies in systems thinking and practice.

Exploring the impact of organisational and environmental factors on the behaviour of English universities (2012)
Thesis
Murray, C. (2012). Exploring the impact of organisational and environmental factors on the behaviour of English universities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213533

The thesis explores how environmental and organisational factors impact the organisational behaviour of English universities. Drawing on post-war higher education literature the organisational characteristics of universities and the environmental pre... Read More about Exploring the impact of organisational and environmental factors on the behaviour of English universities.

Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome (2012)
Thesis
Palumbo, L. (2012). Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213432

Understanding and anticipating the behavior and associated mental/emotional states of mind of others is crucial for successful social interactions. Typically developed (TD) humans rely on the processing and integration of social cues that accompany o... Read More about Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome.

Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique (2012)
Thesis
Jones, T. (2012). Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212926

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and the appendices. Part one is a systematic review looking at the relationship between infant massage and subsequent parent-infant interactions.... Read More about Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch : lessons from infant massage and the Alexander technique.

Experimental and theoretical studies of surface and volume changes in dielectrics induced by long-pulse RF CO₂ laser irradiation (2012)
Thesis
Marchant, A. L. (2012). Experimental and theoretical studies of surface and volume changes in dielectrics induced by long-pulse RF CO₂ laser irradiation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212885

This thesis describes research into infrared (IR) laser irradiation and damage of four commercially significant polymers: polyimide (PI), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP). Many research groups ha... Read More about Experimental and theoretical studies of surface and volume changes in dielectrics induced by long-pulse RF CO₂ laser irradiation.

Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy. (2012)
Thesis
O'Neill, K. (2012). Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212755

This thesis investigates the ways in which local food has increasingly been seen as an integral part of rural development, and explored the increasing interest in local food from academics, policy-makers, businesses and consumers. The overall questio... Read More about Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy..

Impact of dietary manipulation on cardiac hypertrophy (2012)
Thesis
Butler, T. J. P. (2012). Impact of dietary manipulation on cardiac hypertrophy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219424

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a significant risk factor for the development of heart failure (HF), the incidence of which is increased by obesity. Diets high in fat and sugar have been linked with the development of the metabolic syndrome and... Read More about Impact of dietary manipulation on cardiac hypertrophy.

The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo (2012)
Thesis
Turner, M. C. (2012). The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215943

Western diets are high in protein and insufficient in fruit and vegetable consumption. This can result in low-grade acidosis, which is linked with various metabolic diseases and can also impact exercise performance. Supplementing with fruit vegetable... Read More about The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo.

Price discovery, market efficiency and temporal dynamic price relationship: an empirical analysis of worldwide precious metals markets (2012)
Thesis
Song, D. D. (2012). Price discovery, market efficiency and temporal dynamic price relationship: an empirical analysis of worldwide precious metals markets. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214461

The aim of this research is to investigate the price discovery, market efficiency and the temporal dynamic price relationships between financial prices (futures and index) and spot price, for three of the most important precious metals, namely gold,... Read More about Price discovery, market efficiency and temporal dynamic price relationship: an empirical analysis of worldwide precious metals markets.

Tourism and terrorism : a crisis management perspective : an investigation of stakeholders’ engagement in the context of Egyptian holiday destinations (2012)
Thesis
Althnayan, A. (2012). Tourism and terrorism : a crisis management perspective : an investigation of stakeholders’ engagement in the context of Egyptian holiday destinations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213372

Terrorism has come to be considered as one of the defining crises facing the tourism industry. In spite of its importance, the knowledge of how to manage the terrorism crisis in the tourism industry is rudimentary. The main aim of this study is to na... Read More about Tourism and terrorism : a crisis management perspective : an investigation of stakeholders’ engagement in the context of Egyptian holiday destinations.

Large eddy simulation of acoustic propagation in turbulent flow through ducts and mufflers (2012)
Thesis
Singh, N. K. (. (2012). Large eddy simulation of acoustic propagation in turbulent flow through ducts and mufflers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213148

This research involves study of acoustic propagation of pulse in a simple expansion muffler, which is very often used in HVAC or automotive exhausts. A hybrid pressure-based compressible solver is developed and validated for a low Mach number flow si... Read More about Large eddy simulation of acoustic propagation in turbulent flow through ducts and mufflers.

Human trafficking : women's stories of agency (2012)
Thesis
De Angelis, M. I. (2012). Human trafficking : women's stories of agency. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213090

This thesis is about women’s stories of agency in a trafficking experience. The idea of agency is a difficult concept to fathom, given the unscrupulous acts and exploitative practices which demarcate and define trafficking. In response to the three P... Read More about Human trafficking : women's stories of agency.

The effects of the ASEAN non-interference principle in managing conflict : the Malaysian experience (1981-2003) (2012)
Thesis
Othman, M. F. (2012). The effects of the ASEAN non-interference principle in managing conflict : the Malaysian experience (1981-2003). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212410

The aim of this thesis is to examine the effects of ASEAN’s non-interference principle towards managing conflicts, with special reference to Malaysia during Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s premiership from 1981-2003. The core of the study focuses on the ge... Read More about The effects of the ASEAN non-interference principle in managing conflict : the Malaysian experience (1981-2003).