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An empirical analysis of IPOs and SEOs : evidence from the Chinese stock markets (2014)
Thesis
Xu, T. (2014). An empirical analysis of IPOs and SEOs : evidence from the Chinese stock markets. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216477

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have drawn much attention among financial economists recently. However, gaps still exist and more empirical research is warranted, especially for immature stock markets, such as China. This research mainly concentrates... Read More about An empirical analysis of IPOs and SEOs : evidence from the Chinese stock markets.

The role of glucocorticoids in platelet function (2014)
Thesis
Banerjee, S. (2014). The role of glucocorticoids in platelet function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216471

Platelets are pivotal in regulating haemostasis, but can precipitate atherothrombosis associated to cardiovascular diseases. The synthetic glucocorticoid prednisolone is widely used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drug. Previously it wa... Read More about The role of glucocorticoids in platelet function.

The debate on public opinion and judicial impartiality in mainland China : a critical review from a comparative perspective (2014)
Thesis
Duan, Z. (2014). The debate on public opinion and judicial impartiality in mainland China : a critical review from a comparative perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224037

In recent years in mainland China, a number of high profile cases have caused a stir amongst the public and triggered concern on the part of Chinese scholars about the negative influence of public opinion on judicial impartiality and judicial indepen... Read More about The debate on public opinion and judicial impartiality in mainland China : a critical review from a comparative perspective.

Aqueous foams and aerated oil-in-water emulsions partly stabilised by edible particles (2014)
Thesis
Mashinchi, S. (2014). Aqueous foams and aerated oil-in-water emulsions partly stabilised by edible particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221769

The objectives of this thesis are to enhance the understanding of edible solid particle behaviour at oil-water and at air-water interfaces, and how their adsorption at these interfaces affects the emulsion and foam stability. Materials stabilised sol... Read More about Aqueous foams and aerated oil-in-water emulsions partly stabilised by edible particles.

All the king's men : chivalry and knighthood in England, 1327-77 (2014)
Thesis
Thompson, M. (2014). All the king's men : chivalry and knighthood in England, 1327-77. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218832

The reign of Edward III oversaw something of a formative period in the history of England. In the early years of the reign, the military community was engaged in the Scottish wars, and from 1337 England embarked on her greatest military endeavour to... Read More about All the king's men : chivalry and knighthood in England, 1327-77.

An investigation into the mechanisms of tissue factor-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells (2014)
Thesis
ElKeeb, A. M. (2014). An investigation into the mechanisms of tissue factor-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217145

Cells are known to express and release tissue factor (TF) following activation. In addition, endothelial cells are capable of acquiring TF carried by circulating microvesicles. Accumulation of TF in the endothelium contributes to chronic pathological... Read More about An investigation into the mechanisms of tissue factor-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells.

The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults (2014)
Thesis
Rowland, C. M. (2014). The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216529

The portfolio has three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on self-harm and the cessation of the practice. Part one is a systematic literature review. Each individual’s self-harm experience is unique to them but there... Read More about The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults.

Redefining sportspersonship : a compliant and principled model (2014)
Thesis
Perry, J. L. (. P. (2014). Redefining sportspersonship : a compliant and principled model. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216525

Despite the accepted importance of sportspersonship, behaviour contrary to good sportspersonship is regularly observed in sport (Shields, Bredemeier, LaVoi, and Power, 2005). It is surprising therefore, that since the development of a multidimensiona... Read More about Redefining sportspersonship : a compliant and principled model.

A study of competencies and personality traits of successful leaders in the Malaysian banking industry and recommendations for averting a capacity gap (2014)
Thesis
Ananthan, S. S. (2014). A study of competencies and personality traits of successful leaders in the Malaysian banking industry and recommendations for averting a capacity gap. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216513

An increasing number of organisations are attempting to enhance their pool of available talent as there has been a shrinking pool of potential effective key leaders. Organisations are interested in developing and further enhancing their leaders to bo... Read More about A study of competencies and personality traits of successful leaders in the Malaysian banking industry and recommendations for averting a capacity gap.

Optimising outcomes in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency (2014)
Thesis
Wallace, T. M. (2014). Optimising outcomes in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216422

The traditional “gold-standard” treatment for symptomatic SVI affecting the GSV is conventional open surgery and stripping under general anaesthesia. Despite improved QoL and cost-effectiveness when compared to conservative management, conventional s... Read More about Optimising outcomes in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency.

Assessment of mental health for looked after children (2014)
Thesis
Lewis, S. E. (2014). Assessment of mental health for looked after children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216368

The portfolio has three parts: Part One: A systematic literature review, in which the literature relating to the assessment and identification of mental health problems in looked after children is reviewed. Part Two: A mixed methods empirical r... Read More about Assessment of mental health for looked after children.

Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness (2014)
Thesis
Oliver, S. L. (2014). Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216339

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review of empirical papers examining current literature on the psychophysiological a... Read More about Type-D personality and cardiovascular illness.

Psychological investigations for adults with type 1 diabetes (2014)
Thesis
Pearson, R. P. (2014). Psychological investigations for adults with type 1 diabetes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216269

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical report and appendices including a reflective statement. Part one is a systematic literature review investigating the impact psychological interventions hav... Read More about Psychological investigations for adults with type 1 diabetes.

The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers (2014)
Thesis
Badger, N. J. (2014). The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216261

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study, and a set of appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, reviewing literature regarding the relationship between the way patients with P... Read More about The impact of specialist palliative care on coping in Parkinson's disease : the experiences of patients and carers.

Aspiration formation in looked after children (2014)
Thesis
Banbury, S. J. (2014). Aspiration formation in looked after children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216257

The portfolio has three parts: Part one: A systematic literature review of evidence based and theoretically derived models of civic engagement development in adolescence. Part two: A qualitative research study using Interpretative Phenomenologi... Read More about Aspiration formation in looked after children.

Development and integration of simplified real-world to chip interfaces for use in the detection of infectious diseases (2014)
Thesis
Birch, C. (2014). Development and integration of simplified real-world to chip interfaces for use in the detection of infectious diseases. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216252

Bacterial-based infectious disease, such as sexually transmitted infections and hospital-acquired infections, present a worldwide burden on healthcare issues. To control the spread of infection and to inform clinical treatment, rapid point of care (P... Read More about Development and integration of simplified real-world to chip interfaces for use in the detection of infectious diseases.

Offshore oil spill detection using synthetic aperture radar (2014)
Thesis
Singha, S. (2014). Offshore oil spill detection using synthetic aperture radar. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221427

Among the different types of marine pollution, oil spill has been considered as a major threat to the sea ecosystems. The source of the oil pollution can be located on the mainland or directly at sea. The sources of oil pollution at sea are discharge... Read More about Offshore oil spill detection using synthetic aperture radar.

Investigating the effect of environmental uncertainty on supply chain collaboration and operational performance (2014)
Thesis
Bae, H. S. (2014). Investigating the effect of environmental uncertainty on supply chain collaboration and operational performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217648

Supply chain collaboration is an important strategic consideration for manufacturing firms, which need to effectively manage the globalization of the value chains of manufacturing firms. Like any other manufacturing firms, Korean manufacturing firms... Read More about Investigating the effect of environmental uncertainty on supply chain collaboration and operational performance.