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Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus (2013)
Thesis
Eftychiou, E. (2013). Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216142

This thesis focuses on the disputed identity of rural Cyprus. It is an ethnographic study on tourism that argues that the power of western hegemony, not only defines but also reverses the definition of ‘modern’ identity in the cultural setting of Cyp... Read More about Power and tourism : negotiating identity in rural Cyprus.

A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians (2013)
Thesis
Gadoud, A. C. (2013). A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216022

Background: Despite international and national consensus guidelines, patients with advanced heart failure (HF) have significant unmet palliative care needs. UK policy recommends identification of those requiring palliative care based on prognosis (la... Read More about A palliative care approach for people with advanced heart failure : recognition of need, transitions in care and impact on patients, family carers and clinicians.

The impact of leadership on school improvement (2013)
Thesis
Stern, B. H. (2013). The impact of leadership on school improvement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215609

The last few years have produced a substantial amount of literature on leadership, school improvement and change. Some of this has been reviewed and discussed with reference to general education. There is a paucity of research in this country on lead... Read More about The impact of leadership on school improvement.

The association between psychosocial factors, angiogenesis & host Th1/Th2 immune response in patients with colorectal cancer (2013)
Thesis
Alabi, A. (2013). The association between psychosocial factors, angiogenesis & host Th1/Th2 immune response in patients with colorectal cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214923

Tumour angiogenesis is a critical step in the growth, metastatic spread and re-growth of colorectal cancer (CRC). VEGF-­A is one of the most studied angiogenic agents. A significant degree of the morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal can... Read More about The association between psychosocial factors, angiogenesis & host Th1/Th2 immune response in patients with colorectal cancer.

Observer based active fault tolerant control of descriptor systems (2013)
Thesis
Shi, F. (2013). Observer based active fault tolerant control of descriptor systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214916

The active fault tolerant control (AFTC) uses the information provided by fault detection and fault diagnosis (FDD) or fault estimation (FE) systems offering an opportunity to improve the safety, reliability and survivability for complex modern syste... Read More about Observer based active fault tolerant control of descriptor systems.

Implications of small-scale run-of-river hydropower schemes on fish populations in Scottish streams (2013)
Thesis
Robson, A. L. (2013). Implications of small-scale run-of-river hydropower schemes on fish populations in Scottish streams. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214698

In the past few years there has been a resurgence of interest in hydropower as a direct consequence of the UK government’s commitment to renewable energy and associated financial incentives. The majority of new schemes are run-of-river, which have no... Read More about Implications of small-scale run-of-river hydropower schemes on fish populations in Scottish streams.

Levinas : subjectivity, affectivity and desire (2013)
Thesis
Wilde, A. E. (2013). Levinas : subjectivity, affectivity and desire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215830

The thesis argues that Emmanuel Levinas’s later concept of ethical subjectivity, explicated in his late work Otherwise than Being or Beyond Essence, can really only be understood by taking into account the very early work On Escape. The thesis argues... Read More about Levinas : subjectivity, affectivity and desire.

Repairing the legacies of transatlantic slavery (2013)
Thesis
Wilkins, D. J. (2013). Repairing the legacies of transatlantic slavery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215184

Recent decades have seen the emergence of calls for financial reparations to African Americans, Caribbean nations and Africa. These claims have sought to utilise legal principles of torts and unjust enrichment to create a causal chain between the his... Read More about Repairing the legacies of transatlantic slavery.

Cranial form evolution and functional adaptations to diet among papionins : a comparative study combining quantitative genetics, geometric morphometrics, and finite element analysis (2013)
Thesis
Prôa, A. M. G. P. R. (2013). Cranial form evolution and functional adaptations to diet among papionins : a comparative study combining quantitative genetics, geometric morphometrics, and finite element analysis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215158

This thesis aims to study the evolution of cranial form and its biomechanical adaptation to the function of feeding in papionins, a group of primates with well-established phylogeny, large variations in cranial form, and well known ecologies and diet... Read More about Cranial form evolution and functional adaptations to diet among papionins : a comparative study combining quantitative genetics, geometric morphometrics, and finite element analysis.

Unknown input observer approaches to robust fault diagnosis (2013)
Thesis
Sun, X. (2013). Unknown input observer approaches to robust fault diagnosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214961

This thesis focuses on the development of the model-based fault detection and isolation /fault detection and diagnosis (FDI/FDD) techniques using the unknown input observer (UIO) methodology. Using the UI de-coupling philosophy to tackle the robustne... Read More about Unknown input observer approaches to robust fault diagnosis.

Fault tolerant control for nonlinear aircraft based on feedback linearization (2013)
Thesis
Tang, Y. (2013). Fault tolerant control for nonlinear aircraft based on feedback linearization. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214935

The thesis concerns the fault tolerant flight control (FTFC) problem for nonlinear aircraft by making use of analytical redundancy. Considering initially fault-free flight, the feedback linearization theory plays an important role to provide a baseli... Read More about Fault tolerant control for nonlinear aircraft based on feedback linearization.

Laboratory scale experiments with water surface waves (2013)
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Bedard, R. J. A. (2013). Laboratory scale experiments with water surface waves. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214779

The thesis presents the development, implementation and results of two series of experiments, at large and small scale, for the study of surface gravity waves. A number of measurement techniques are developed and implemented to capture space and time... Read More about Laboratory scale experiments with water surface waves.

Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation (2013)
Thesis
Ichim, I. C. (2013). Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214773

A first step is taken towards the validation of organic synthesis techniques. Small molecular organic compounds were prepared as intermediates for the liquid crystal materials which exhibit room temperature cholesteric mesophases. These cholesterol b... Read More about Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation.

An exploration of grounded theory with reference to self and identity of part-time, mature learners in higher education (2013)
Thesis
James, F. P. (2013). An exploration of grounded theory with reference to self and identity of part-time, mature learners in higher education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214658

This study explores ‘Constructivist’ Grounded Theory, a methodology advanced by Charmaz (2006) to serve as a redevelopment of Glaser and Strauss’ original version. The study’s focus is a group of mature learners on a part-time Higher Education progra... Read More about An exploration of grounded theory with reference to self and identity of part-time, mature learners in higher education.

Subjective wellbeing in people with intellectual disabilities (2013)
Thesis
Garrod, C. J. (2013). Subjective wellbeing in people with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215605

The portfolio has three parts these being: the systematic literature review, the empirical study and the appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review into the influences on the subjective wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilitie... Read More about Subjective wellbeing in people with intellectual disabilities.

Developing an understanding of the experiences of south Asian women with gestational diabetes mellitus living in the UK (2013)
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Spratt, A. (2013). Developing an understanding of the experiences of south Asian women with gestational diabetes mellitus living in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215262

This portfolio thesis includes 3 parts: a systematic literature review; an empirical paper and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, considering the experiences of diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus of South Asian peop... Read More about Developing an understanding of the experiences of south Asian women with gestational diabetes mellitus living in the UK.

The influence of self in women's decision-making about birthplace : an interpretive phenomenological study (2013)
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Lambert, C. (2013). The influence of self in women's decision-making about birthplace : an interpretive phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215194

In the United Kingdom current maternity policy advocates the importance of flexible individualised services that fit with the needs of women. Choice of services for women as consumers is paramount in a system that aims to promote safe, high quality c... Read More about The influence of self in women's decision-making about birthplace : an interpretive phenomenological study.

Developing and testing green performance measures for the supply chain (2013)
Thesis
Shaw, S. (. L. (2013). Developing and testing green performance measures for the supply chain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215189

Performance measurements evolve as new challenges are met and the natural environment is one of the biggest challenges facing society and the evolution of performance measurement today. Consequently, a cross-disciplinary interest in the field of gree... Read More about Developing and testing green performance measures for the supply chain.