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Opening up the fuzzy front-end phase of service innovation (2015)
Thesis
Bundit Thanasopon. (2015). Opening up the fuzzy front-end phase of service innovation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217313

The “fuzzy front-end” (FFE) of innovation begins when an opportunity is first considered worthy of further ideation, exploration, and assessment and ends when a firm decides to invest in or to terminate the idea (Khurana & Rosenthal, 1998). Since suc... Read More about Opening up the fuzzy front-end phase of service innovation.

Solidification of metal alloys in pulse electromagnetic fields (2015)
Thesis
Manuwong, T. (2015). Solidification of metal alloys in pulse electromagnetic fields. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217193

This research studies the evolution of solidification microstructures in applied external physical fields including in a pulse electric current plus a static magnetic field, and a pulse electromagnetic field. A novel electromagnetic pulse device and... Read More about Solidification of metal alloys in pulse electromagnetic fields.

The coastal fisheries of England & Wales : data poor or a model for the future? (2015)
Thesis
Prime, M. (2015). The coastal fisheries of England & Wales : data poor or a model for the future?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216482

Coastal fisheries account for a significant amount of economic activity and are crucial to the way of life for countless people and their communities. The coastal fleet has reduced in size and effort, but advances in technology and new target species... Read More about The coastal fisheries of England & Wales : data poor or a model for the future?.

Accountability and governance practices in Islamic microfinance institutions : evidence from Indonesia (2015)
Thesis
Handayani, W. (2015). Accountability and governance practices in Islamic microfinance institutions : evidence from Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220413

This thesis presents an explanatory analysis of the accountability and governance practices within Islamic microfinance institutions in Indonesia, adopting Bourdieu’s theory of practice with the triad of concepts of field, capital and habitus. This s... Read More about Accountability and governance practices in Islamic microfinance institutions : evidence from Indonesia.

Interaction between the Alzheimer's peptide, beta-amyloid and lipid membrane (2015)
Thesis
Saurabh, R. (2015). Interaction between the Alzheimer's peptide, beta-amyloid and lipid membrane. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218383

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder. The patho-physiological effects of amyloid beta (Aβ) may be mediated by Aβ-membrane interaction. However, the molecular mechanism of interaction between Aβ and neuronal membrane remains unknow... Read More about Interaction between the Alzheimer's peptide, beta-amyloid and lipid membrane.

Rebecoming analogue : groove, breakbeats and sampling (2015)
Thesis
Oliver, R. A. (2015). Rebecoming analogue : groove, breakbeats and sampling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218015

In this thesis I address two related questions: how does groove work in breakbeats, and how might it enable musical participation across time and space? In order to do this, I analyse breakbeats as they are heard in their original funk context and... Read More about Rebecoming analogue : groove, breakbeats and sampling.

From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens (2015)
Thesis
Alqahtany, F. (2015). From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217996

A number of new liquid crystalline systems were synthesized and the liquid crystal phase behaviour was investigated. The investigation of the liquid crystal properties involved the characterisation of the neat substances by optical polarizing microsc... Read More about From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens.

SAFE-FLOW : a systematic approach for safety analysis of clinical workflows (2015)
Thesis
Al-Qora'n, L. F. (2015). SAFE-FLOW : a systematic approach for safety analysis of clinical workflows. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217817

The increasing use of technology in delivering clinical services brings substantial benefits to the healthcare industry. At the same time, it introduces potential new complications to clinical workflows that generate new risks and hazards with the po... Read More about SAFE-FLOW : a systematic approach for safety analysis of clinical workflows.

An exploration of the impact of pupil grouping on peer relationships in three primary schools : implications for inclusion (2015)
Thesis
Adderley, R. J. (2015). An exploration of the impact of pupil grouping on peer relationships in three primary schools : implications for inclusion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217806

This empirical study took place over one academic year, in three primary schools in the North of England, with a total of 189 Year 5 and Year 6 children. Child voice was central to the research design and was used to explore the impact of pupil group... Read More about An exploration of the impact of pupil grouping on peer relationships in three primary schools : implications for inclusion.

Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia (2015)
Thesis
Albuhairi, S. S. A. (2015). Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217560

For a number of years, educationalists in Saudi Arabia have criticized the education system, blaming outdated teaching methods for unsatisfactory pupil outcomes. Government rhetoric on education reform advocates a move to new approaches, particularly... Read More about Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia.

Enhanced oil recovery by flooding with aqueous surfactant solution : a model study and comparison with theory (2015)
Thesis
Savory, L. D. (. D. (2015). Enhanced oil recovery by flooding with aqueous surfactant solution : a model study and comparison with theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217518

The aim of the work within this thesis is to elucidate the details of enhanced oil recovery by surfactant solution flooding. This was achieved by determining the detailed surface chemistry and flow behaviour of model systems consisting of a packed co... Read More about Enhanced oil recovery by flooding with aqueous surfactant solution : a model study and comparison with theory.

Remedial discourses : men, madness and mental management in fin-de-siècle literature (2015)
Thesis
Cope, E. E. (2015). Remedial discourses : men, madness and mental management in fin-de-siècle literature. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217334

The period between 1880 and 1913, commonly known as the fin de siècle, was a time of great social, political and industrial change, an era in which the Victorian man saw his position within his society, his workplace and his family home undergo a rad... Read More about Remedial discourses : men, madness and mental management in fin-de-siècle literature.

Isolation and characterisation of imipenem-resistant bacteria from natural environments and clinical settings (2015)
Thesis
Alkhaleefah, F. (2015). Isolation and characterisation of imipenem-resistant bacteria from natural environments and clinical settings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217119

The development and spread of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is now recognised as a key threat to public health and society. A small number of antimicrobials, including imipenem and vancomycin, are now considered to be the drugs of ‘last reso... Read More about Isolation and characterisation of imipenem-resistant bacteria from natural environments and clinical settings.

Trade openness : an African perspective : examining the determinants of trade openness and bilateral trade flows for the African countries (2015)
Thesis
Mbogela, C. S. (2015). Trade openness : an African perspective : examining the determinants of trade openness and bilateral trade flows for the African countries. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216827

This research entails an empirical examination of the determinants of trade openness in Africa and the determinants of bilateral trade flows between Africa and the BRIC and OECD member countries. Besides, the study examines the impacts of trade openn... Read More about Trade openness : an African perspective : examining the determinants of trade openness and bilateral trade flows for the African countries.

Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices (2015)
Thesis
Billa, M. R. (2015). Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216737

The synthesis and evaluation of novel photo-reactive liquid crystalline materials that exhibit light emitting, charge transporting and photovoltaic properties is described. Low-molar-mass liquid crystalline monomers, based on a series of substituted... Read More about Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices.

Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830 (2015)
Thesis
Hanley, R. (2015). Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222291

This thesis examines the lives and works of six black authors whose writings were published in Britain between 1770 and 1830: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, Ignatius Sancho, Ottobah Cugoano, Boston King, John Jea and Robert Wedderburn. It challenges the existin... Read More about Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830.

A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM) (2015)
Thesis
Alzaffin, M. (2015). A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220341

The Dubai Police, striving to meet the needs of one of the most rapidly developing communities in the world, found themselves struggling to satisfy the needs of an expanding and increasingly diverse population as well as dealing with the expectations... Read More about A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM).

Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough (2015)
Thesis
Linsdell, C. J. (2015). Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218149

The portfolio presented functions as an artistic response to the soundscape of Scarborough. The thesis presents a set of soundscape research projects which seek out the core elements that make up Scarborough's individual acoustic identity. The resear... Read More about Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough.

River dunes in unsteady conditions (2015)
Thesis
Unsworth, C. A. (2015). River dunes in unsteady conditions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217884

This thesis explores the nature of river dunes in unsteady conditions. River dune research has two main philosophical approaches that are necessitated by the nature of dunes; they are individually dynamic features emergent from the interaction betwee... Read More about River dunes in unsteady conditions.