All Outputs (139)

FDI locational determinants in transition economies : an interpretivist perspective : evidence from Syria (2013)
Thesis
Alajaty, M. (2013). FDI locational determinants in transition economies : an interpretivist perspective : evidence from Syria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220410

In 2005, the Syrian government decided to move from a centrally planned economy to a more market-based one. This research explains why the Syrian government has taken this transitional decision and presents the institutional reforms carried out as a... Read More about FDI locational determinants in transition economies : an interpretivist perspective : evidence from Syria.

An empirical study of male and female leadership styles in a segregated work environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2013)
Thesis
Al-Shamrani, M. S. A.-R. (2013). An empirical study of male and female leadership styles in a segregated work environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218828

Disparities between men‘s and women‘s leadership styles are particularly salient in contemporary organizations in which recent trends suggest leadership styles link to both sex and gender. Some research suggests leadership style is associated partly... Read More about An empirical study of male and female leadership styles in a segregated work environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The interaction of corporeality, social discourses and institutions on the transition process and transexual people's experiences of accessing health and social care services post 2004 (2013)
Thesis
Kirlew, M. I. (2013). The interaction of corporeality, social discourses and institutions on the transition process and transexual people's experiences of accessing health and social care services post 2004. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216913

Three-dimensional conversation : the shift to a public, asynchronous and persistent exchange in Malta (2013)
Thesis
Galea, K. (2013). Three-dimensional conversation : the shift to a public, asynchronous and persistent exchange in Malta. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216757

An observation of the evolution of the marketing messages of Telecommunications Company Vodafone between 2007 and 2013 sheds light on the significant changes that occurred in the communications arena throughout this period. The shift is not a hypothe... Read More about Three-dimensional conversation : the shift to a public, asynchronous and persistent exchange in Malta.

An exploration of public sector leadership in the context of Bangladeshi public sector reforms : the dilemmas of public sector leadership (2013)
Thesis
Masud, M. (2013). An exploration of public sector leadership in the context of Bangladeshi public sector reforms : the dilemmas of public sector leadership. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216276

The purpose of the research is to explore the significance and role of the Bangladeshi public sector leadership (PSL) in the context of public sector reforms (PSR). I examine how the adoption of the reforms depends on the interaction between the PSL... Read More about An exploration of public sector leadership in the context of Bangladeshi public sector reforms : the dilemmas of public sector leadership.

Towards an ab Initio, description of adsorbate vibrations (2013)
Thesis
Chulkov, S. (2013). Towards an ab Initio, description of adsorbate vibrations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216106

This thesis investigates accurate theoretical prediction of anharmonic vibrational frequencies of molecules adsorbed on metal surfaces. Such adsorbed systems are composed of two parts with dierent electronic properties, the adsorbate and the surface.... Read More about Towards an ab Initio, description of adsorbate vibrations.

GLP-1R, a novel receptor in platelets; and the use of liraglutide in the treatment of obesity in women with PCOS (2013)
Thesis
Kahal, H. (2013). GLP-1R, a novel receptor in platelets; and the use of liraglutide in the treatment of obesity in women with PCOS. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215983

Studies investigating atherothrombotic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), in particular platelet function and carotid intima-media wall thickness (cIMT), have been confounded by not adequately accounting for obesity. Liraglutide is... Read More about GLP-1R, a novel receptor in platelets; and the use of liraglutide in the treatment of obesity in women with PCOS.

EU public procurement, the social dimension and its building capacity (2013)
Thesis
Calleja, A. (2013). EU public procurement, the social dimension and its building capacity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215869

This thesis attempts to prove how the flexible application of public procurement has the potential to realise a social model of integration in the European Union wherein the European citizen is the key actor in the integration process. The integra... Read More about EU public procurement, the social dimension and its building capacity.

Women's experience of pregnancy when post-birth surgery is indicated : a phenomenological study (2013)
Thesis
Spencer, A. (2013). Women's experience of pregnancy when post-birth surgery is indicated : a phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215833

Background: Pregnant women who are told their unborn babies require postnatal surgery following the 20 week scan are likely to be distressed. There is a small body of research in this area that suggests pregnancy experience is fundamentally changed a... Read More about Women's experience of pregnancy when post-birth surgery is indicated : a phenomenological study.

A risk based approach to enhancing public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria (2013)
Thesis
Nwangwu, G. A. (2013). A risk based approach to enhancing public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215781

This thesis investigated the sources of the problems with Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria. The reason for this enquiry is as a result of the multitude of problems threatening the collapse of most of the concluded projects. Theref... Read More about A risk based approach to enhancing public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria.

Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance (2013)
Thesis
Rogers-Wright, A. (2013). Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215549

In 2007 the city of Hull in Yorkshire, England, experienced extremely high levels of rainfall. The city is very low lying, built predominantly on drained land which relies on a pumped drainage system; as a result, the city flooded. There were a numbe... Read More about Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance.

Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy resistance in luminal (ER+) breast cancer (2013)
Thesis
Hussain, T. (2013). Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy resistance in luminal (ER+) breast cancer. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214804

Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a standard treatment for locally advanced breast cancer however chemoresistance can be a major obstacle in ER+ cancers. Using comparative proteomic approaches (antibody microarray/AbMA and 2D-PAGE with MALDI-T... Read More about Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy resistance in luminal (ER+) breast cancer.

Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy (2013)
Thesis
Bryden, F. (2013). Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221329

The targeting of photosensitisers with tumour-associated biomolecules is widely used for improved photosensitiser tumour localisation during photodynamic therapy, allowing fewer side effects in comparison to conventional cancer treatments. In particu... Read More about Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy.

The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry (2013)
Thesis
Suansawat, R. (2013). The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216326

Sustainability become a new challenge for various dimensions, not only in academic area, but also has managerial perspectives. Consequently, to achieve competitive advantage, leading to sustainable performance, organisations need to explore what are... Read More about The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry.

The creative writer in the public sphere (2013)
Thesis
Aherne, M. (2013). The creative writer in the public sphere. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216076

This thesis provides an analysis of the creative writer in contemporary Britain, using both literary and cultural theory to define and understand the roles available to the writer. It explores how these roles are interpreted by writers. The thesis of... Read More about The creative writer in the public sphere.

The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran (2013)
Thesis
Woodbridge, K. P. (2013). The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215645

Earth surface movements are a primary external control on river system dynamics and evolution. It has often been observed that when responding to Earth surface motion driven by surface expression of folds, major rivers incise across young, active fol... Read More about The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran.

Pollution reduction with processed waste materials (2013)
Thesis
Elaigwu, S. E. (2013). Pollution reduction with processed waste materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215585

This research aimed at providing an understanding into the waste management options available for developing countries and also to provide insight into the possible application of the processed materials during the waste management processes, thereby... Read More about Pollution reduction with processed waste materials.

Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur (2013)
Thesis
Lunn, D. E. (2013). Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215558

The influence of mechanical loading on bone modelling and remodelling has been, and still is the subject of many studies. It is widely accepted that the internal structure of long bones is orientated to the strains experienced throughout activities,... Read More about Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur.

Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse (2013)
Thesis
Twine, K. G. (2013). Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215238

There have been growing fears relating to the distribution and a perceived lack in natural recruitment of barbel in European rivers. This project reviewed existing literature, examined the suitability of Environment Agency data to assess barbel popul... Read More about Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse.

Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish (2013)
Thesis
Angelopoulos, N. V. (2013). Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215218

Hydromorphological degradation impacts on habitat availability for biota in rivers. Degradation occurs as a consequence of multiple pressures driven by anthropogenic actions such as agriculture, urbanisation, industry, water supply, flood protection,... Read More about Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish.