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In-company management education and management development : an arena of contestation? : stakeholder perspectives in accredited in-company programmes (2012)
Thesis
Kellie, J. (2012). In-company management education and management development : an arena of contestation? : stakeholder perspectives in accredited in-company programmes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214581

This thesis explores the phenomenon of credentialed in-company management development programmes leading to management education postgraduate awards. The empirical site of the research is four case study organizations each of which had partnership ar... Read More about In-company management education and management development : an arena of contestation? : stakeholder perspectives in accredited in-company programmes.

Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials (2012)
Thesis
Bourne, R. W. (2012). Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214534

The research presented in this thesis is focused towards the synthesis of a new kind of giant hybrid liquid crystal consisting of organic semiconductor molecules surrounding an inorganic semiconductor with a nanorod shape with the potential for use i... Read More about Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Morphological quantitation software in breast MRI: application to neoadjuvant chemotherapy patients (2012)
Thesis
Ahmed, A. (2012). Morphological quantitation software in breast MRI: application to neoadjuvant chemotherapy patients. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214502

The work in this thesis examines the use of texture analysis techniques and shape descriptors to analyse MR images of the breast and their application as a potential quantitative tool for prognostic indication. Textural information is undoubtedly... Read More about Morphological quantitation software in breast MRI: application to neoadjuvant chemotherapy patients.

Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents (2012)
Thesis
Bugler, M. (2012). Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214499

The aim of this thesis was to investigate a number of topics relating to sex differences in adolescents in an educational setting. The experimental studies were designed to investigate the associations between academic motivation, classroom behaviour... Read More about Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents.

An examination of the influence of cognitive, motivational, and behavioural factors on children's reading skill and development (2012)
Thesis
Medford, E. (2012). An examination of the influence of cognitive, motivational, and behavioural factors on children's reading skill and development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214492

The aim of this thesis is to develop a better understanding of the factors influencing children’s reading skill and reading development. In particular, the experimental studies were designed to investigate the influence of cognitive skills, motivatio... Read More about An examination of the influence of cognitive, motivational, and behavioural factors on children's reading skill and development.

Teaching critical literacy skills through fantasy literature : case studies from three Connecticut high schools (2012)
Thesis
Fabrizi, M. A. (2012). Teaching critical literacy skills through fantasy literature : case studies from three Connecticut high schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214155

The purpose of this thesis was to explore the teaching of critical literacy through fantasy literature. This research explores the possibility of a union between a pedagogy of empowerment and a literature of the fantastic, a union which will help imp... Read More about Teaching critical literacy skills through fantasy literature : case studies from three Connecticut high schools.

Observer-based robust fault estimation for fault-tolerant control (2012)
Thesis
Nie, C. (2012). Observer-based robust fault estimation for fault-tolerant control. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214151

A control system is fault-tolerant if it possesses the capability of optimizing the system stability and admissible performance subject to bounded faults, complexity and modeling uncertainty. Based on this definition this thesis is concerned with the... Read More about Observer-based robust fault estimation for fault-tolerant control.

CernoCAMAL : a probabilistic computational cognitive architecture (2012)
Thesis
Miri, H. (2012). CernoCAMAL : a probabilistic computational cognitive architecture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214117

This thesis presents one possible way to develop a computational cognitive architecture, dubbed CernoCAMAL, that can be used to govern artificial minds probabilistically. The primary aim of the CernoCAMAL research project is to investigate how its pr... Read More about CernoCAMAL : a probabilistic computational cognitive architecture.

La fête des femmes : the feminine republic of letters in the long eighteenth century (2012)
Thesis
Hargreaves, E. J. (2012). La fête des femmes : the feminine republic of letters in the long eighteenth century. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213639

This dissertation examines a plethora of women’s literary engagements during the long eighteenth century. It relates this literary output to the established and recognised body of works by men and women which have come to be known collectively as the... Read More about La fête des femmes : the feminine republic of letters in the long eighteenth century.

Pharmacological regulation and function of store-operated calcium channels (2012)
Thesis
Zeng, B. (2012). Pharmacological regulation and function of store-operated calcium channels. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213635

Store-operated Ca²⁺ entry (SOCE) is an important Ca²⁺ influx pathway existing in almost all types of mammalian cell. STIM1, ORAI and TRPC have been regarded as the molecular basis of SOCE. Once the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca²⁺ store is depleted, S... Read More about Pharmacological regulation and function of store-operated calcium channels.

Characterisation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate/protein kinase A signalling networks in blood platelets (2012)
Thesis
Raslan, Z. (2012). Characterisation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate/protein kinase A signalling networks in blood platelets. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213632

Platelet activation is a critical physiological event, whose main role is to prevent excessive blood loss and repair vessel wall injuries. However, platelet activation must be controlled to prevent unwanted and exaggerated responses leading to the oc... Read More about Characterisation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate/protein kinase A signalling networks in blood platelets.

Development of a microfluidic device for the in situ production of singlet oxygen for chemical and biological applications (2012)
Thesis
Lumley, E. K. (2012). Development of a microfluidic device for the in situ production of singlet oxygen for chemical and biological applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219891

Cancer cells are derived from cells that are termed, and recognised as being 'self', meaning that the immune system does not target them. Many treatments target the tumour through its requirement for large quantities of nutrients. However, this cause... Read More about Development of a microfluidic device for the in situ production of singlet oxygen for chemical and biological applications.

An investigation of the construction of the leadership in higher education in Malaysia (2012)
Thesis
Mohamad, R. (2012). An investigation of the construction of the leadership in higher education in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215571

This study explores the construction of leadership and identity in higher education in Malaysia. It is a qualitative research, adopting a postmodern view in favour of social constructionist approach. The study is looking into the relational process... Read More about An investigation of the construction of the leadership in higher education in Malaysia.

Influence of gut function, on SIRS and clinical outcomes in surgical patients (2012)
Thesis
Kallam, R. R. (2012). Influence of gut function, on SIRS and clinical outcomes in surgical patients. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214926

Background: The GI tract is a highly complex organ system with multitude of functions. Gastrointestinal dysfunction remains an unrecognised clinical entity in day to day clinical practice hence it is possible many patients are inadequately managed re... Read More about Influence of gut function, on SIRS and clinical outcomes in surgical patients.

Supply chain management in small and medium sized companies : opportunity or obstacle? (2012)
Thesis
Fleschhut, L. K. (2012). Supply chain management in small and medium sized companies : opportunity or obstacle?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214615

The purpose of this thesis is to establish how supply chain management expertise can be developed and embedded in a small and medium sized enterprise that will both enhance the efficiency of the existing business and create an additional business opp... Read More about Supply chain management in small and medium sized companies : opportunity or obstacle?.

The Open Method of Coordination on social inclusion: analysing the participation of British and Greek stakeholders and its impact on their expectations, political activities and loyalties (2012)
Thesis
Ragkousis, M. (2012). The Open Method of Coordination on social inclusion: analysing the participation of British and Greek stakeholders and its impact on their expectations, political activities and loyalties. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214596

This research focuses on the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) on social inclusion over a period of ten years. It analyses the participation of people who experience poverty and/or social exclusion and anti-poverty associations in the OMC. The main o... Read More about The Open Method of Coordination on social inclusion: analysing the participation of British and Greek stakeholders and its impact on their expectations, political activities and loyalties.

VUV 157nm F₂ laser irradiation of micro- and nano-scale particles (2012)
Thesis
Cockcroft, S. (2012). VUV 157nm F₂ laser irradiation of micro- and nano-scale particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214530

Micro- and nanoscale particles have recently become the focus of a great deal of research interest due to their wide-ranging potential in a number of applications. This thesis concerns the interaction of small particles with the 157nm wavelength v... Read More about VUV 157nm F₂ laser irradiation of micro- and nano-scale particles.

The ecology of larval and juvenile fishes in lowland rivers, with particular emphasis on foraging (2012)
Thesis
Tewson, L. H. (2012). The ecology of larval and juvenile fishes in lowland rivers, with particular emphasis on foraging. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214479

FEEDING ECOLOGY OF 0+ FISHES There are numerous biotic and abiotic factors that affect the abundance of cyprinid fish stocks in rivers, many of which are poorly understood. The role of food availability during critical life stages is one of these fa... Read More about The ecology of larval and juvenile fishes in lowland rivers, with particular emphasis on foraging.

Re-defining corporate social responsibility as a legitimizing force for corporate power: to what extent can law and a law-jobs perspective contribute to corporate social responsibility? (2012)
Thesis
Okoye, A. C. (2012). Re-defining corporate social responsibility as a legitimizing force for corporate power: to what extent can law and a law-jobs perspective contribute to corporate social responsibility?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214474

Understanding and optimisation of non-conventional emulsions (2012)
Thesis
Thompson, M. A. (2012). Understanding and optimisation of non-conventional emulsions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213500

This thesis is concerned with understanding the effect of diols on emulsion properties and to use knowledge gained to optimise emulsions containing them. The project was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, a world leading pharmaceutical company, whose inte... Read More about Understanding and optimisation of non-conventional emulsions.