All Outputs (151)

From bench to bedside : the development of a location indicating nasogastric tube (2014)
Thesis
Elliott, B. E. (2014). From bench to bedside : the development of a location indicating nasogastric tube. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223996

Background Nasogastric tubes are frequently used in clinical practice. Correct placement in the stomach must be verified on passing the tube and before every feed or administration of medicine. Current methods of confirming placement are limited and... Read More about From bench to bedside : the development of a location indicating nasogastric tube.

A critically systemic approach for understanding information systems failure in the UK public sector (2014)
Thesis
Alqarni, S. F. (2014). A critically systemic approach for understanding information systems failure in the UK public sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222212

In the United Kingdom, the implementation of large-scale Information System (IS) projects has led to multifarious problems over the last few decades, and this seems to be an ongoing situation. As a result, within the public sector organisations, a nu... Read More about A critically systemic approach for understanding information systems failure in the UK public sector.

Synthesis and biological evaluation of CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists (2014)
Thesis
Nicholson, K. L. (2014). Synthesis and biological evaluation of CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222198

The CXCR4 chemokine receptor is known to be overexpressed in many types of cancer as well as being involved in several stages of metastasis, which is responsible for the majority of deaths in cancer patients. Molecular imaging techniques, such as pos... Read More about Synthesis and biological evaluation of CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists.

Physiological effects of post-harvest commercial practices on the lobster, Homarus americanus (2014)
Thesis
Garland, J. J. (2014). Physiological effects of post-harvest commercial practices on the lobster, Homarus americanus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222184

The lobster, Homarus americanus (Milne Edwards) is a commercially-important species harvested in Canada and exported live to international markets. Landed condition and post-harvest handling practices play a significant role in the ability of an expo... Read More about Physiological effects of post-harvest commercial practices on the lobster, Homarus americanus.

An evaluation of community based university nursing education programme and stakeholders' experiences (2014)
Thesis
Nambozi, G. (2014). An evaluation of community based university nursing education programme and stakeholders' experiences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218898

This study is concerned with an evaluation of a nursing education programme designed to provide practical experience of child health education in two primary schools local to a university in Western Uganda. The purpose of the programme evaluated in t... Read More about An evaluation of community based university nursing education programme and stakeholders' experiences.

University music students' thinking about performance : cultural creativity in an educational context (2014)
Thesis
Poyser, R. (2014). University music students' thinking about performance : cultural creativity in an educational context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218226

This research seeks to explore the knowledge and beliefs of university music performance students, and to see whether any pattern(s) or framework(s) of theory can be postulated. The research also considers the impact on this framework of the educatio... Read More about University music students' thinking about performance : cultural creativity in an educational context.

The effects of weight loss on the biomechanics of walking gait in healthy overweight and obese adults : a systematic review (2014)
Thesis
Patel, L. V. (2014). The effects of weight loss on the biomechanics of walking gait in healthy overweight and obese adults : a systematic review. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217261

Obesity is an increasing problem in the developed world with a negative impact on health and quality of life. Weight loss interventions (both lifestyle and surgical therapies) are used as a treatment for clinical obesity and comorbidities. Obesity ha... Read More about The effects of weight loss on the biomechanics of walking gait in healthy overweight and obese adults : a systematic review.

The economic, social and conservation benefits of recreation-orientated artificial reefs (2014)
Thesis
Kirkbride-Smith, A. E. (2014). The economic, social and conservation benefits of recreation-orientated artificial reefs. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217189

Coral reefs are highly diverse and economically important. Despite this, a confluence of anthropogenic threats endangers reefs globally. The diving tourism industry is an important beneficiary of coral reefs, especially reefs located within the tropi... Read More about The economic, social and conservation benefits of recreation-orientated artificial reefs.

Youth consumers' perceptions of corporate social responsibility : an Islamic perspective (2014)
Thesis
Alfakhri, Y. M. M. (2014). Youth consumers' perceptions of corporate social responsibility : an Islamic perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217113

As the interest in CSR has increased, the concept has been applied to different sectors and cultures. However, CSR has been founded on liberal, Western foundations and most CSR investigations have been based on Western values as they have considered... Read More about Youth consumers' perceptions of corporate social responsibility : an Islamic perspective.

Effects of cervical muscle fatigue protocol on balance and field-dependency (2014)
Thesis
Gosselin, G. (. (2014). Effects of cervical muscle fatigue protocol on balance and field-dependency. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216766

Cervical functional capacity outcome measures that are simple and reliable are urgently needed in order permit accurate assessment/reassessment during treatments and rehabilitation. Induced neck muscle fatigue has been shown to alter functional capac... Read More about Effects of cervical muscle fatigue protocol on balance and field-dependency.

Conceptualisation, measurement, and validation of consumer-brand identification : a social identity theory perspective (2014)
Thesis
Elbedweihy, A. M. (2014). Conceptualisation, measurement, and validation of consumer-brand identification : a social identity theory perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216742

Of particular importance to academics and practitioners in the marketing discipline is the ability to identify means of building deep, committed and enduring relationships with customers. Consumer-brand identification has been proposed as a useful co... Read More about Conceptualisation, measurement, and validation of consumer-brand identification : a social identity theory perspective.

Experiences and coping strategies of Jordanian parents of children with Beta Thalassaemia Major (2014)
Thesis
Al-Awamreh, K. M. (2014). Experiences and coping strategies of Jordanian parents of children with Beta Thalassaemia Major. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216729

Globally, thalassaemia is considered the most common inherited single-gene disorder. It is more prevalent in the Mediterranean Region (Tadmouri, et al., 2003). For instance, in Jordan there were about 1500 thalassaemia patients with a prevalence rate... Read More about Experiences and coping strategies of Jordanian parents of children with Beta Thalassaemia Major.

Preoperative supervised exercise and outcomes following elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (2014)
Thesis
Barakat, H. M. (2014). Preoperative supervised exercise and outcomes following elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216676

Objective The aim of this research was to evaluate the role of preoperative supervised exercise training on perioperative outcomes and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) parameters in patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)... Read More about Preoperative supervised exercise and outcomes following elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.

Autobiography, memory and the playwright (2014)
Thesis
Dickenson, S. J. (2014). Autobiography, memory and the playwright. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216486

The thesis is made up of two plays and a piece of writing that is a reflection and critical sharing of a developmental and critical process of writerly development. The thesis explores the use of memory and autobiography in playwriting and is concern... Read More about Autobiography, memory and the playwright.

'Ane instructioun for bairnis to be learnit in Scottis' :a study of Scots language in the Scottish secondary classroom (2014)
Thesis
Lowing, K. (2014). 'Ane instructioun for bairnis to be learnit in Scottis' :a study of Scots language in the Scottish secondary classroom. (Thesis). Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4174480

The Scots language has been historically marginalised in Scotland, arguably due to its lack of ‘capital’ (see Bailey, 1987 and Bourdieu, 1986). The European Union, under the Charter for Minority Languages, recognised Scots as a minority language in 2... Read More about 'Ane instructioun for bairnis to be learnit in Scottis' :a study of Scots language in the Scottish secondary classroom.

An Islamic identity approach to developing pro-recycling attitudes in Malaysia (2014)
Thesis
Isa, N. M. (2014). An Islamic identity approach to developing pro-recycling attitudes in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222247

Recycling attitude and behaviour change have been traditionally explored from a socio-psychological perspective. Recent work on integrating social marketing communications interventions to influence this attitude and behavioural change has also grown... Read More about An Islamic identity approach to developing pro-recycling attitudes in Malaysia.

Aeration of oils in the presence of both edible and non-edible surfactants (2014)
Thesis
Garvey, E. J. (2014). Aeration of oils in the presence of both edible and non-edible surfactants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222192

Unlike aqueous foams, very little literature exists in the area of non-aqueous foams despite this being an important field industrially, e.g. in confectionary manufacture and in the oil industry. Since the air-oil surface tension is normally at least... Read More about Aeration of oils in the presence of both edible and non-edible surfactants.

Solid particles at fluid interfaces : emulsions, liquid marbles, dry oil powders and oil foams (2014)
Thesis
Tyowua, A. T. (2014). Solid particles at fluid interfaces : emulsions, liquid marbles, dry oil powders and oil foams. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221420

The behaviour of different particle types at oil-water, oil-oil and liquid (and/or oil)-air interfaces in terms of the type of materials they stabilise has been studied. For the oil-water interfaces, oil-in-water o/w Pickering emulsions (composed of... Read More about Solid particles at fluid interfaces : emulsions, liquid marbles, dry oil powders and oil foams.

Beyond mobile advertising : an empirical investigation of customer engagement and empowerment with mobile marketing communication campaigns (2014)
Thesis
Alotaibi, I. S. A. (2014). Beyond mobile advertising : an empirical investigation of customer engagement and empowerment with mobile marketing communication campaigns. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218840

The importance of customer engagement to sustain and foster business growth in an interactive environment has been recognised in the practitioner literature. It has also been observed that engaged customers become empowered in a given marketing commu... Read More about Beyond mobile advertising : an empirical investigation of customer engagement and empowerment with mobile marketing communication campaigns.

DNA bases in crystal engineering (2014)
Thesis
Hoxha, K. (2014). DNA bases in crystal engineering. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217170

The work described in this thesis focuses on understanding the solid state interactions of organic molecules such as DNA nucleobases using established principles from crystal engineering and the synthon theory. Studying the intermolecular interaction... Read More about DNA bases in crystal engineering.