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An empirical assessment of consumption practices in a revolutionary epoch : the case of Egypt and Libya (2015)
Thesis
Al-Abdin, A. (2015). An empirical assessment of consumption practices in a revolutionary epoch : the case of Egypt and Libya. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217298

The aim of this thesis was to determine the impact of the recent and ongoing Arab Spring phenomenon on consumption practices in Egypt (Cairo) and Libya (Tripoli). The purpose behind the research was to empirically analyse how the Arab Spring has been... Read More about An empirical assessment of consumption practices in a revolutionary epoch : the case of Egypt and Libya.

Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography (2015)
Thesis
Sajedin, S. M. (2015). Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217198

There were two main aims of this thesis, both of which involved the synthesis, often using environmentally friendly (green) methods involving water as the solvent and reagent, and the analysis and determination of the physical properties of novel ino... Read More about Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography.

Acting Beckett : towards a poetics of performance (2015)
Thesis
Head, A. J. N. (2015). Acting Beckett : towards a poetics of performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216680

Samuel Beckett’s writing stalks the progress of twentieth century art and culture. Seen as both symptomatic of the practices of high Modernism, as well as influential within the fragmented tropes of postmodernity, his drama is often referred to as ex... Read More about Acting Beckett : towards a poetics of performance.

Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector (2015)
Thesis
Alnafisah, A. M. (2015). Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223880

Saudi culture has its roots in a tribal nomadic society that was dependent on grazing, agriculture and fishing. After the discovery of oil, however, the economy began to grow rapidly, relying on income from oil exports and industries deriving product... Read More about Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector.

Determining the relationship between mental health and occult superstitious consumption (2015)
Thesis
Al Meleehan, A. (2015). Determining the relationship between mental health and occult superstitious consumption. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223132

This piece of research is instigated by the growth of interest over recent decades in the occult/superstitious and in their consumption. The phenomenon is investigated by a thorough and critical literature review with special reference to psychologic... Read More about Determining the relationship between mental health and occult superstitious consumption.

Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria (2015)
Thesis
Ufua, D. E. (2015). Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222337

This research discusses how Lean Thinking (Lean), can be enhanced through the use of Systems Thinking (ST) tools and methodologies. While Lean has emerged as a process improvement philosophy aiming to enhance value by identifying and eradicating wast... Read More about Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria.

Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling (2015)
Thesis
Ipe, S. (2015). Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220477

According to `The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke'[MMMG04] published by the World Health Organization, heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in both the developed and developing countries and is the world's single biggest killer. Howeve... Read More about Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling.

Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters (2015)
Thesis
Fallatah, A. M. (2015). Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220270

There is a demand for portable in-situ measurement systems for measuring ions in environmental water samples. Commercially available flow injection analysis systems are not easy to install, have high power requirements, and use large volumes of reage... Read More about Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters.

Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling (2015)
Thesis
Ipe, S. (2015). Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219738

According to 'The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke' [MMMG04] published by the World Health Organization, heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in both the developed and developing countries and is the world's single biggest killer. Howev... Read More about Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling.

Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach (2015)
Thesis
Yew, C. K. (2015). Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219247

Energy harvesting is one of the methods that currently engage actively in energy “recycling”. Of the many energy sources that carry the potential to have energy harvested and recycled, humans are seen as a potential source of energy. High amounts of... Read More about Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach.

Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State (2015)
Thesis
Afolabi, M. M. (2015). Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219061

The commercialization of agriculture is seen as a cornerstone of processes of development and modernisation and the incorporation of rural farmers into this economy shows their importance as a major pillar in the economy. In Nigeria, cash crop produc... Read More about Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State.

Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments (2015)
Thesis
Elner, K. W. (2015). Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218883

It is known that limitations of the visual presentation and sense of presence in a virtual environment (VE) can result in deficits of spatial perception such as the documented depth compression phenomena. Investigating size and distance percepts in a... Read More about Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments.

Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study (2015)
Thesis
Rafi-ul-Shan, P. M. (2015). Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218810

Much has been written about fashion supply chains in recent years pertaining to the offshoring of production and sourcing by the companies in the UK fashion industry to other countries including inter alia Asia, as well as the attendant risks to such... Read More about Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study.

Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts (2015)
Thesis
Desforges, K. E. (2015). Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218737

This thesis is an exploration of four of Katharine Burdekin’s utopian texts from the interwar period. Each text offers a unique perspective on the genre. The earliest text considered is The Rebel Passion (1929), Burdekin’s first utopian text and the... Read More about Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts.

Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression (2015)
Thesis
Jeffries, D. L. (2015). Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218031

Biological invasions can have dramatic detrimental impacts on ecosystems, however they also represent rich opportunities to study the evolutionary processes associated with them. Hybridisation and subsequent introgression are two such processes and a... Read More about Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression.

Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy (2015)
Thesis
Haji Abdullah, M. A. (2015). Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217838

Moving towards sustainable transportation is a challenging task for Brunei, a small oil-rich country situated in South East Asia, whose population currently enjoys subsidised petrol feeding a culture heavily reliant on the automobile for personal mob... Read More about Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy.

The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools (2015)
Thesis
Hall, J. J. (2015). The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217674

This thesis examines the formation of gender and sexualities education and its implementation and reception in two state-funded English primary schools. The first part identifies how childhood discourses circulating in Section 28 debates influenced t... Read More about The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools.

Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis (2015)
Thesis
Asmi, A. (2015). Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217555

Opinion analysis is an area of research which deals with the computational treatment of opinion statement and subjectivity in textual data. Opinion analysis has emerged over the past couple of decades as an active area of research, as it provides sol... Read More about Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis.