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Do committees make a difference? : an examination of the viscosity of legislative committees in the British House of Commons (2013)
Thesis
Thompson, L. (2013). Do committees make a difference? : an examination of the viscosity of legislative committees in the British House of Commons. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214520

Public bill committees in the British House of Commons play a crucial role in the scrutiny of government legislation. The reform of the bill committee system in 2006 and the introduction of oral evidence taking as a standard procedure significantly r... Read More about Do committees make a difference? : an examination of the viscosity of legislative committees in the British House of Commons.

"We suffered in silence" : health and safety at Chatham Dockyard, 1945 to 1984 : evaluating the causes and management of occupational hazards, relating especially to asbestos, ionising radiation and masculinity (2013)
Thesis
Taaffe, E. (2013). "We suffered in silence" : health and safety at Chatham Dockyard, 1945 to 1984 : evaluating the causes and management of occupational hazards, relating especially to asbestos, ionising radiation and masculinity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216359

This thesis is designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of a range of issues relating to the health and safety of the workforce at Chatham Dockyard from 1945 until its closure in 1984. During this period, the Chatham Dockyard workforce was pre... Read More about "We suffered in silence" : health and safety at Chatham Dockyard, 1945 to 1984 : evaluating the causes and management of occupational hazards, relating especially to asbestos, ionising radiation and masculinity.

Robust de-centralized control and estimation for inter-connected systems (2013)
Thesis
Larbah, E. Y. (2013). Robust de-centralized control and estimation for inter-connected systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214769

The thesis is concerned with the theoretical development of the control of inter-connected systems to achieve the whole overall stability and specific performance. A special included feature is the Fault-Tolerant Control (FTC) problem for the inter-c... Read More about Robust de-centralized control and estimation for inter-connected systems.

Regulation of store-operated channel molecules ORAI and STIM by oxidative stress in blood vessels (2013)
Thesis
Daskoulidou, N. (2013). Regulation of store-operated channel molecules ORAI and STIM by oxidative stress in blood vessels. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221321

ORAI and STIM genes are recently identified store-operated calcium channel molecules that play important roles in human physiology. In this thesis, the effects of oxidative stress conditions including high glucose, homocysteine and H₂O₂ on the expres... Read More about Regulation of store-operated channel molecules ORAI and STIM by oxidative stress in blood vessels.

Ethical narratives in contested landscapes : the implementation and experience of public policy values for traveller caravan sites (2013)
Thesis
Parnell-Berry, B. (2013). Ethical narratives in contested landscapes : the implementation and experience of public policy values for traveller caravan sites. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219935

This thesis presents an interdisciplinary approach to investigate decision-making in English local authorities, through an ethnographic, narrative framework. Based on fieldwork conducted between 2009 and 2010, the thesis explores several families’ ex... Read More about Ethical narratives in contested landscapes : the implementation and experience of public policy values for traveller caravan sites.

Aspects of the New Commonwealth immigration question and its impacts: a study in policy making and elite politics, 1968-1981 (2013)
Thesis
Nolan, M. R. (2013). Aspects of the New Commonwealth immigration question and its impacts: a study in policy making and elite politics, 1968-1981. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216052

[Author's synopsis]: This thesis offers an analysis of policy making on aspects of the New Commonwealth immigration issue in Britain between 1968 and 1981. It concerns three formally distinct but profoundly interlocking issues: immigration control i... Read More about Aspects of the New Commonwealth immigration question and its impacts: a study in policy making and elite politics, 1968-1981.

Improving the quality of care for patients with faecal incontinence (2013)
Thesis
Hussain, Z. I. (2013). Improving the quality of care for patients with faecal incontinence. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216013

Objective: Up to 0.5–1.0% of adults will experience varying degrees of faecal incontinence that affects their quality of life. The management of a patient with faecal incontinence is often difficult in spite of a diversity of treatment options for s... Read More about Improving the quality of care for patients with faecal incontinence.

Phenotypic and functional characterisation of regulatory T cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (2013)
Thesis
Drennan, S. (2013). Phenotypic and functional characterisation of regulatory T cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215991

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Despite advances in therapy, the five year survival rate remains poor. The presence of regulatory T cells (Tregs) may be a mechanism by which head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC... Read More about Phenotypic and functional characterisation of regulatory T cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Examination of the up-regulation and transfer of tissue factor to endothelial cells by tumour-derived microparticles (2013)
Thesis
Mah, P. M. (2013). Examination of the up-regulation and transfer of tissue factor to endothelial cells by tumour-derived microparticles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215976

Overexpression of tissue factor and its release as microparticles is a common feature of aggressive cancer. Furthermore, increased levels of tissue factor have been detected in the tumour associated microvascular endothelial cells. The accumulation o... Read More about Examination of the up-regulation and transfer of tissue factor to endothelial cells by tumour-derived microparticles.

Impacts of ocean acidification on fitness and chemical communication in a model marine invertebrate, Nereis succinea (2013)
Thesis
Hartley, C. J. (2013). Impacts of ocean acidification on fitness and chemical communication in a model marine invertebrate, Nereis succinea. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215736

Oceanic uptake of anthropogenically produced atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) alters carbonate chemistry and increases the acidity of seawater. Current forecasts estimate the pH of our oceans will drop by 0.3-0.4 pH units by the turn of the century.... Read More about Impacts of ocean acidification on fitness and chemical communication in a model marine invertebrate, Nereis succinea.

Mitochondrial ATP production and energy-buffering in the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei (2013)
Thesis
Gao, F. (2013). Mitochondrial ATP production and energy-buffering in the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215678

The mitochondrion plays a vital role in the cellular energy (ATP) provision of the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei. ATP is produced in the mitochondrial matrix from ADP and inorganic phosphate by substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation. To ma... Read More about Mitochondrial ATP production and energy-buffering in the human pathogen Trypanosoma brucei.

Involuntary retrieval from autobiographical memory and the nature of cues (2013)
Thesis
Batool, I. (2013). Involuntary retrieval from autobiographical memory and the nature of cues. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215627

The present thesis starts by exploring the possibility of eliciting involuntary autobiographical memories (ABMs) in the laboratory, as a preliminary step in studying the retrieval process of involuntary ABMs. The main aim of the thesis is to test whe... Read More about Involuntary retrieval from autobiographical memory and the nature of cues.

Video-based coaching of running technique : a case study in elite level rugby league (2013)
Thesis
Wyatt, J. (2013). Video-based coaching of running technique : a case study in elite level rugby league. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214992

Background: The use of video-based performance analysis has become an integral part of the coaching process in elite sport (James, 2006). However, despite the wide-spread use of video-based analysis by coaches, especially in elite level sport, there... Read More about Video-based coaching of running technique : a case study in elite level rugby league.

Ensemble-characterisation of satellite rainfall uncertainty and its impacts on the hydrological modelling of a sparsely gauged basin in Western Africa (2013)
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Skinner, C. J. (2013). Ensemble-characterisation of satellite rainfall uncertainty and its impacts on the hydrological modelling of a sparsely gauged basin in Western Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214727

Many areas of the planet lack the infrastructure required to make accurate and timely estimations of rainfall. This problem is especially acute in sub-Saharan Africa, where a paucity of rain recording radar and sufficiently dense raingauge networks c... Read More about Ensemble-characterisation of satellite rainfall uncertainty and its impacts on the hydrological modelling of a sparsely gauged basin in Western Africa.

An empirical study of the role of emotional intelligence and effective leadership in a workplace environment of change (2013)
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Mukhuty, S. (2013). An empirical study of the role of emotional intelligence and effective leadership in a workplace environment of change. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214693

This thesis investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), leadership styles and outcomes of leadership, within the workplace environment of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK; which is endemic with change (Allen, 2009; I... Read More about An empirical study of the role of emotional intelligence and effective leadership in a workplace environment of change.

Membrane permeation from solutions, particle dispersions and particle-stabilised emulsions (2013)
Thesis
Johnson, A. J. (2013). Membrane permeation from solutions, particle dispersions and particle-stabilised emulsions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214551

This thesis is primarily concerned with understanding how the rate and extent of membrane permeation of a drug is affected by switching the donor delivery vehicle for different permeants and membranes. The project is funded by an industrial Collabora... Read More about Membrane permeation from solutions, particle dispersions and particle-stabilised emulsions.

Determining corporate identity in UK corporations : an empirical analysis and evaluation (2013)
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Tourky, M. (2013). Determining corporate identity in UK corporations : an empirical analysis and evaluation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220279

Corporate branding is a product of the late 20th century which often requires positioning the corporation in terms of its values, emotions, philosophy, and not just its products and services. Within the corporate branding discourse, corporate identit... Read More about Determining corporate identity in UK corporations : an empirical analysis and evaluation.

Low molecular weight heparin downregulates tissue factor expression and activity by modulating growth factor receptor-mediated induction of nuclear factor κB (2013)
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Fountain, D. L. (2013). Low molecular weight heparin downregulates tissue factor expression and activity by modulating growth factor receptor-mediated induction of nuclear factor κB. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215936

The association between thrombosis and cancer has long been established. Tissue factor (TF), the initiator of the extrinsic pathway in the blood coagulation cascade, has been implicated as one of the most important physiological factors causing such... Read More about Low molecular weight heparin downregulates tissue factor expression and activity by modulating growth factor receptor-mediated induction of nuclear factor κB.

A new theory driven model of authentic leadership (2013)
Thesis
Beddoes-Jones, F. (2013). A new theory driven model of authentic leadership. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215825

In recent years, the concept of Authentic Leadership has become an important area of interest and study, encompassing, as it does, personal beliefs and values and how they are aligned and lived in one’s everyday leadership experience, (Cooper et al.... Read More about A new theory driven model of authentic leadership.