All Outputs (160)

To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions (2016)
Thesis
Lowes, T. D. (2016). To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219038

The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) holds a government remit to inspect all schools in England under the 2005 Education Act. Ofsted is required to inspect schools on a regular cycle, with the aim of providing information to parents as well... Read More about To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions.

Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study (2016)
Thesis
Tweheyo, R. (2016). Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219016

This study is a longitudinal exploration of women’s eating behaviours and weight status during motherhood starting from pre-conception, through pregnancy and into the early postpartum period. The study aimed to explore how women negotiate pregnanc... Read More about Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study.

Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica (2016)
Thesis
Black, M. (2016). Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218615

The thermal infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum has considerable potential for mineral and lithological mapping of the most abundant rock-forming silicates that do not display diagnostic features at visible and shortwave infrared wavele... Read More about Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica.

What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer? (2016)
Thesis
Robinson, S. (2016). What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218573

Background - Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the UK after breast cancer. Around 41,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK in 2008 (or 112 people every day). Patients with symptoms suggestive of lung cancer usua... Read More about What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer?.

Study of the multi-length scale structure of metallic glasses using synchrotron X-rays and phase-field crystal modelling (2016)
Thesis
Zhang, W. (2016). Study of the multi-length scale structure of metallic glasses using synchrotron X-rays and phase-field crystal modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218491

Metallic glasses and composites are a new class of metal alloys which have unique mechanical and functional properties. The structure of metallic glasses and composites are key to understand the glass formation ability and also their unique propertie... Read More about Study of the multi-length scale structure of metallic glasses using synchrotron X-rays and phase-field crystal modelling.

PDE3A signalling in blood platelets (2016)
Thesis
Law, R. (2016). PDE3A signalling in blood platelets. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218467

Cyclic 3’, 5’ adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signalling downstream of prostacyclin (PGI₂) is a key inhibitory pathway in blood platelets. This pathway is dynamically regulated by phosphodiesterase 3A (PDE3A), which hydrolyses cAMP into metabolically... Read More about PDE3A signalling in blood platelets.

Craptacular science and the worst audience ever : memetic proliferation and fan participation in The Simpsons (2016)
Thesis
Gilboy, J. D. (2016). Craptacular science and the worst audience ever : memetic proliferation and fan participation in The Simpsons. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218439

The objective of this thesis is to establish meme theory as an analytical paradigm within the fields of screen and fan studies. Meme theory is an emerging framework founded upon the broad concept of a “meme”, a unit of culture that, if successful, pr... Read More about Craptacular science and the worst audience ever : memetic proliferation and fan participation in The Simpsons.

The relationship between personality and job stress, burnout, satisfaction and resilience in Taiwanese cancer nurses (2016)
Thesis
Yeh, T.-P. (2016). The relationship between personality and job stress, burnout, satisfaction and resilience in Taiwanese cancer nurses. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218397

Aim The aim of this study is to test the relationship between personality, job stress, burnout, satisfaction and resilience in Taiwanese cancer nurses. Background The retention of nurses is a global issue which is closely related to patients’ sa... Read More about The relationship between personality and job stress, burnout, satisfaction and resilience in Taiwanese cancer nurses.

An RCT to determine an effective skin regime aimed at improving skin barrier function and wuality of life in those with podoconiosis in Ethiopia (2016)
Thesis
Brooks, J. (2016). An RCT to determine an effective skin regime aimed at improving skin barrier function and wuality of life in those with podoconiosis in Ethiopia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218330

Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical skin disease caused by a fault in skin barrier function (SBF) combined with a genetic predisposition. Irritant minerals and pathogens entering breaches in plantar skin cause an inflammatory reaction and lower leg... Read More about An RCT to determine an effective skin regime aimed at improving skin barrier function and wuality of life in those with podoconiosis in Ethiopia.

The use of dramatherapy techniques including role, play, movement and touch in developing and extending a sense of self and identity in young autistic adults (2016)
Thesis
Bottomley, Z. A. (2016). The use of dramatherapy techniques including role, play, movement and touch in developing and extending a sense of self and identity in young autistic adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218327

[From the introduction]: This research seeks to establish the ways in which dramatherapy can be an effective approach for the development of a sense of self, other and identity in autistic people. Through an understanding of the characteristics of a... Read More about The use of dramatherapy techniques including role, play, movement and touch in developing and extending a sense of self and identity in young autistic adults.

Study of process intensification for post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption through modelling and simulation (2016)
Thesis
Joel, A. S. (2016). Study of process intensification for post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption through modelling and simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218249

There have been a lot of questions on impact of greenhouse gas on changes in climate conditions regarding expected future dangers if mitigation measures are not put in place. Carbon dioxide emission from power sector is a major contributor of greenho... Read More about Study of process intensification for post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption through modelling and simulation.

'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India (2016)
Thesis
Dey, A. (2016). 'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222235

Sociopolitical activism has been crucial in shaping the structure of the contemporary Indian society. Over the last few decades, while information and communication technologies (ICTs) and social media have been increasingly popular and a widely used... Read More about 'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India.

Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer (2016)
Thesis
Poujade, F.-A. (2016). Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219511

Breast cancer is the second most represented cancer type worldwide and will affect 1 in 8 women in the UK. Overall patient survival can reach 90% when the disease is diagnosed early but rapidly drops as the tumour progresses and metastasises. The ste... Read More about Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer.

An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy (2016)
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Patel, R. (2016). An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218991

Radiotherapy has been reported to induce apoptosis and prevent the proliferation of malignant cells. Complete clinical response to neo-adjuvant long course chemoradiotherapy has been identified in up to 30% of patients with locally advanced rectal ca... Read More about An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy.

Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients? (2016)
Thesis
Zahoor, T. (2016). Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218924

It is widely accepted that infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) confers better outcomes and survival rates in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients (80% 5-year survival) compared with HPV-negative counterparts (50% 5-year survi... Read More about Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients?.

Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents (2016)
Thesis
McIntosh, A. F. (2016). Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218716

Rodents are the most speciose mammalian order and are represented in arboreal, semiaquatic, subterranean and terrestrial niches. To flourish in such environments, rodents must exhibit morphological traits that can reflect functions that are needed to... Read More about Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents.

Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications (2016)
Thesis
Brocklesby, K. L. (2016). Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218373

All tumours must become vascularised in order to survive and metastasise, and initiate angiogenesis through the dysregulated and uncontrolled release of pro-angiogenic factors. Such uncontrolled angiogenesis leads to highly disordered and abnormal va... Read More about Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications.

Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement (2016)
Thesis
McCormack, S. W. (2016). Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218358

Alveolar bone remodelling is vital for the success of dental implants and orthodontic treatments. However, the underlying biomechanical mechanisms, in particular the function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in bone remodelling, are not well underst... Read More about Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement.

Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Alghamdi, M. S. M. (2016). Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218255

Agency costs, ownership concentration, firm performance, and capital structure are four constructs that have been extensively examined in finance literature. The effect of agency costs and ownership concentration on firm performance and capital struc... Read More about Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia.

The utility of PlayerLoad™ in soccer : an examination of the reliability, validity, determinants and the within match patterns (2016)
Thesis
Barrett, S. M. (2016). The utility of PlayerLoad™ in soccer : an examination of the reliability, validity, determinants and the within match patterns. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221298

The aim of the thesis was to examine the utility of tri-axial accelerometer data (PlayerLoad™) during soccer, including its reliability, validity, and determinants, with special reference to potential implications for fatigue management and injury ri... Read More about The utility of PlayerLoad™ in soccer : an examination of the reliability, validity, determinants and the within match patterns.