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The eighteenth-century actress : gender and agency (2014)
Thesis
Droney, L. M. (2014). The eighteenth-century actress : gender and agency. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216378

Actresses epitomized the pluralism of the female gender, exposing the variable images of women in their performances, painted images and in literature narrating the histories of performing women. The classification of actresses as either virtuous or... Read More about The eighteenth-century actress : gender and agency.

The influence of personality and psychological variables on immunological response in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients (2014)
Thesis
Walker, A. A. (2014). The influence of personality and psychological variables on immunological response in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216292

Abstract: In Study one, 183 women were assessed 6 weeks post-surgery for early breast cancer using the revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ-R), the Positive and Negative and Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Multidimensional Health Locus of Cont... Read More about The influence of personality and psychological variables on immunological response in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients.

The experiences of South Asian men with diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction (2014)
Thesis
O'Brien, C. (2014). The experiences of South Asian men with diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216281

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review investigating existing research on the illness perceptions of men with erectile dysfunction (ED). The following five online databases were searched; PsycINFO... Read More about The experiences of South Asian men with diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction.

Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi (2014)
Thesis
Faitur, G. F. (2014). Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223773

This thesis investigates the views of stakeholders on citizenship education in Libya post- Gaddafi. It is the first study on this topic in the Libyan context. Under Gaddafi, citizenship education was substituted with what was variously called El- Wa... Read More about Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi.

The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (2014)
Thesis
Oliver, M. S. (2014). The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217363

Many historians have studied illegitimacy as a national economic and social problem. Today, in the early years of the 21st century, when many couples enjoy long and stable relationships without the formality of certified marriage, even the word itsel... Read More about The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application (2014)
Thesis
Kashkary, L. M. T. (2014). Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217177

Biological samples recovered at crime scenes may contain unsuspected and valuable evidence, such as illicit drugs, in addition to nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis provides valuable information to identify a suspect or victim, as we... Read More about Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application.

Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity (2014)
Thesis
Ganguly, A. (2014). Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217159

This study derives an inverted pendulum model for quiet stance in humans around the ankle joints with 4×9-element mass-spring-damper (MSD) units as the musculoskeletal connections between the shank and foot bilaterally. The model focuses on the role... Read More about Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity.

Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle? (2014)
Thesis
Halbeisen, P. H. R. (2014). Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216823

The Political Budget Cycle describes the repetitive change of fiscal policy by the office holder in order to improve their chances for re-election. This research investigates the connection between the size and type of the Political Budget Cycle and... Read More about Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle?.

Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress (2014)
Thesis
Fazal, A. (2014). Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216561

In this research, the performance and further development of viscoelastically pre-stressed polymer matrix composites (VPPMCs) was investigated. Pre-stressed composite samples with continuous unidirectional fibres are produced by applying a tensile lo... Read More about Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress.

Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening (2014)
Thesis
Valentino, C. E. (2014). Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216533

This portfolio is made up of three sections: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to family-based interventions after brain injury –delivered both face-to-face by therapists and utilising new teleh... Read More about Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening.

A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions (2014)
Thesis
Sabir, I. (2014). A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216453

Research Purpose: The current study attempted to redress the ‘narrowness’ in the research on the causes of workforce emotional experiences by utilizing the cybernetic Viable System Model (VSM) framework, and developing a reference model to facilitate... Read More about A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions.

Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees (2014)
Thesis
Edifor, E. E. (2014). Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216411

Emerging technological systems present complexities that pose new risks and hazards. Some of these systems, called safety-critical systems, can have very disastrous effects on human life and the environment if they fail. For this reason, such systems... Read More about Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees.

Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems (2014)
Thesis
Mian, Z. (2014). Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216353

Model-based engineering (MBE) promises a number of advantages for the development of embedded systems. Model-based engineering depends on a common model of the system, which is refined as the system is developed. The use of a common model promises a... Read More about Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems.

Predictive control approaches to fault tolerant control of wind turbines (2014)
Thesis
Feng, X. (2014). Predictive control approaches to fault tolerant control of wind turbines. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216343

This thesis focuses on active fault tolerant control (AFTC) of wind turbine systems. Faults in wind turbine systems can be in the form of sensor faults, actuator faults, or component faults. These faults can occur in different locations, such as the... Read More about Predictive control approaches to fault tolerant control of wind turbines.

An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia (2014)
Thesis
Alsaeed, H. R. M. (2014). An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219903

The importance of good leadership and management for educational institutions is well established among educational scholars and practitioners alike. It is reflected in a trend to incorporate generic theories from broader fields of leadership and man... Read More about An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia.

Radio frequency excited carbon dioxide laser processing of carbon fibre reinforced composites : experimental and theoretical analyses of the fume content and expansion dynamics (2014)
Thesis
Leach, M. B. (2014). Radio frequency excited carbon dioxide laser processing of carbon fibre reinforced composites : experimental and theoretical analyses of the fume content and expansion dynamics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217347

In this thesis a detailed analysis of long pulse CO₂ laser interactions with carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs) is presented. In particular, the fume dynamics and the fume contents are determined. Knowledge of both of these aspects of... Read More about Radio frequency excited carbon dioxide laser processing of carbon fibre reinforced composites : experimental and theoretical analyses of the fume content and expansion dynamics.

The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners (2014)
Thesis
Binmahboob, T. A. (2014). The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216509

This thesis presents an evaluation of the effectiveness of applying the concept of graphic organizers as a pre-writing tool for Saudi second language learners. Second language learners in Saudi Arabia encounter problems that affect their coherence ne... Read More about The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners.