All Outputs (139)

Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy (2013)
Thesis
Boardman, S. G. (2013). Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214978

This portfolio comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical literature relating to teratogenic risk perceptions of medication in pregn... Read More about Understanding the experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy.

Anxiety and depression in the undergraduate transition to university (2013)
Thesis
Nichols, F. (2013). Anxiety and depression in the undergraduate transition to university. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214974

The portfolio has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the problems, causes and interventions associated with the transition to university is reviewed.... Read More about Anxiety and depression in the undergraduate transition to university.

Institutional development of the Chinese National People's Congress (1978-89) : intellectual perspectives (2013)
Thesis
Yan, X. (2013). Institutional development of the Chinese National People's Congress (1978-89) : intellectual perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214968

This research focuses on the institutional development of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in the period 1978-89, which was approximately the initial decade of the Post-Mao period of Chinese politics. For the NPC, this period saw the sharpest ins... Read More about Institutional development of the Chinese National People's Congress (1978-89) : intellectual perspectives.

Intolerance to uncertainty, worry and attention (2013)
Thesis
Lukic, G. (2013). Intolerance to uncertainty, worry and attention. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214958

This portfolio Thesis consists of three parts: a Systematic Literature Review, an Empirical Research Report and Appendices. Part One is a Systematic Literature Review, concerning the prediction of worry in adults. Though various definitions of wor... Read More about Intolerance to uncertainty, worry and attention.

Multiple sclerosis : living the reality and experiences of hope (2013)
Thesis
Blamires, C. (2013). Multiple sclerosis : living the reality and experiences of hope. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214955

This thesis is divided into three parts: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research, an empirical report and appendices. Part one is a descriptive meta-synthesis reviewing the contribution of phenomenologically informed qualitative literature regard... Read More about Multiple sclerosis : living the reality and experiences of hope.

An exploration of illness representations in older age (2013)
Thesis
Yennadiou, H. (2013). An exploration of illness representations in older age. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214951

The portfolio thesis is divided into three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review exploring the literature in relation to illness representations and older people living with health conditions. A systematic search of three databases ide... Read More about An exploration of illness representations in older age.

A study of expatriate managers' adaptation, learning, knowledge acquisition, and personal development in multi-national companies in China (2013)
Thesis
Li, Y. (2013). A study of expatriate managers' adaptation, learning, knowledge acquisition, and personal development in multi-national companies in China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214931

This research examines how Western expatriate managers adapt, learn, acquire tacit knowledge, and develop when working in China. The research draws on literature associated with expatriate studies, experiential learning theory, and knowledge acquisit... Read More about A study of expatriate managers' adaptation, learning, knowledge acquisition, and personal development in multi-national companies in China.

The everyday functioning of individuals with cognitive difficulties and their families : going beyond neuropsychological assessment (2013)
Thesis
Petty, S. (2013). The everyday functioning of individuals with cognitive difficulties and their families : going beyond neuropsychological assessment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214801

The portfolio has three parts: Part One is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the active involvement of family members in interventions for adults with memory impairment is rev... Read More about The everyday functioning of individuals with cognitive difficulties and their families : going beyond neuropsychological assessment.

Disabled parents living without their children (2013)
Thesis
Byron, K. (2013). Disabled parents living without their children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214798

This portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which the empirical literature relating to factors influencing decision making within the child protec... Read More about Disabled parents living without their children.

The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings (2013)
Thesis
Bodicoat, A. (2013). The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214783

This portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the effectiveness of using Intensive Interaction with people with learning disabilities is reviewed.... Read More about The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings.

Optimum currency areas in the sub Sahara region : examining eligibility of the east African community for a monetary union (2013)
Thesis
Nyamrunda, G. C. (2013). Optimum currency areas in the sub Sahara region : examining eligibility of the east African community for a monetary union. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214760

This study assesses the impact of fiscal policy and structural harmonisation (common market) of the East African Community (EAC) on the flow of goods and services, market responses, the flow of FDIs in the region and the volatility levels of the exch... Read More about Optimum currency areas in the sub Sahara region : examining eligibility of the east African community for a monetary union.

The Medvedev years : an examination of the external forces & internal dynamics affecting the Kremlin's foreign policy decisions (2013)
Thesis
Reder, J. M. (2013). The Medvedev years : an examination of the external forces & internal dynamics affecting the Kremlin's foreign policy decisions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214719

The central question of this thesis is what forces and personal dynamics ultimately shape the Kremlin’s responses to foreign policy issues. The legacies of Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin are traced from the Soviet democratization during the 1980... Read More about The Medvedev years : an examination of the external forces & internal dynamics affecting the Kremlin's foreign policy decisions.

The conceptualization and practice of training and development : comparison between public, privatized and private companies in the Jordanian electricity sector (2013)
Thesis
Ensour, W. A. R. (2013). The conceptualization and practice of training and development : comparison between public, privatized and private companies in the Jordanian electricity sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214630

This is a qualitative case study, conducted in the Jordanian electricity sector, aimed at exploring the concept, philosophy and practice of training and development (T&D), by investigating and comparing T&D conceptualization and practice between the... Read More about The conceptualization and practice of training and development : comparison between public, privatized and private companies in the Jordanian electricity sector.

Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection (2013)
Thesis
Chaplain, G. T. R. (2013). Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215638

The development of a micro fluidic flow organic synthetic system incorporating heterogeneous catalysis, novel heating regimes and in-line spectroscopic detection is described. The reactions used to model the flow synthesis include Suzuki and acetylat... Read More about Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection.

Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept (2013)
Thesis
Etriki, J. I. (2013). Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215248

Solid waste management systems in developed countries are undergoing a transformation to a resource recovery-based model. Conversely, in many developing countries waste management is still inadequate in terms of environmental and public health. The e... Read More about Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept.

Ocean acidification and its effects upon fitness in nereidid polychaetes (2013)
Thesis
Davidson, L. (2013). Ocean acidification and its effects upon fitness in nereidid polychaetes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215223

In recent years there has been increasing focus on predicting the potential effects of greenhouse gas driven global warming; this has proven to be a major challenge for science. In the last decade, there has been a major shift in research with growin... Read More about Ocean acidification and its effects upon fitness in nereidid polychaetes.

Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids (2013)
Thesis
Ferreira, A. J. T. (2013). Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215209

This work describes and discusses the design, synthesis and characterization of novel photoactive liquid crystalline silsesquioxanes. The investigations carried out include the initial design, chemical synthesis and characterization, photochemical pr... Read More about Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids.

Context-based multimedia semantics modelling and representation (2013)
Thesis
Eze, E. U. (2013). Context-based multimedia semantics modelling and representation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214911

The evolution of the World Wide Web, increase in processing power, and more network bandwidth have contributed to the proliferation of digital multimedia data. Since multimedia data has become a critical resource in many organisations, there is an in... Read More about Context-based multimedia semantics modelling and representation.

Rumination and psychological treatments for depression (2013)
Thesis
Brooks, A. L. (2013). Rumination and psychological treatments for depression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214793

The portfolio has three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on rumination in the mechanisms of action of psychological treatments for depression. Part one is a systematic literature review. One proposed mechanism of act... Read More about Rumination and psychological treatments for depression.

The influence of oxidised low density lipoproteins on platelet activation (2013)
Thesis
Wraith, K. S. (2013). The influence of oxidised low density lipoproteins on platelet activation. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214678

The oxidation of low density lipoproteins (LDL) may contribute to platelet hyperactivity and thrombotic events in cardiovascular diseases. Although these pathological particles are known to stimulate platelet activation, the exact signalling mechanis... Read More about The influence of oxidised low density lipoproteins on platelet activation.