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The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (2018)
Thesis
Egbulonu, A. J. (2018). The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224493

This PhD thesis represents a contribution to the literature on the dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth. It is made up of three empirical essays on corruption, capital flight and economic growth with a particular focus on sub-Sa... Read More about The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood (2018)
Thesis
Medlock, J. (2018). Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223476

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a malignancy occurring in the bone marrow and blood whereby immature and defective blast cells are overproduced. As a genetic condition, no cure is available. The condition is traditionally managed by treatment relian... Read More about Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood.

The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice (2018)
Thesis
Ibrahim, F. (2018). The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222784

Bangladesh has encountered several ready-made garments manufacturing (RMG) industry disasters leading to the loss of valuable human lives due to the factory owner’s tendency to cut corners on safety. In 2013, the safety issue came into the li... Read More about The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice.

Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system (2018)
Thesis
Bateson, A. D. (2018). Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222739

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a clinical and research technique used to non-invasively acquire brain activity. EEG is performed using static systems in specialist laboratories where participant mobility is constrained. It is desirable to have EEG s... Read More about Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system.

Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics (2018)
Thesis
Chen, Y. (2018). Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222694

This dissertation focuses on three demographic policies that Chinese government adopted after Eonomic reform in 1978: the one-child policy, the two-child policy, and the migration policy. In the first chapter, I employ regional and provincial level d... Read More about Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics.

Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms? (2018)
Thesis
Chegwin, S. T. (2018). Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222645

Background Although a range of evidence suggests links between OCD and autism, there remains a lack of clarity on how symptoms may be related between these disorders. Repetitive traits are key components in both OCD and autism. Understanding the func... Read More about Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms?.

Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach (2018)
Thesis
Morasae, E. K. (2018). Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222143

In terms of its colorectal cancer profile, Hull is among the worst cities in the UK. A considerable number of colorectal cancer cases in Hull are diagnosed in emergency departments and in their late stages. Several modalities of screening tests (e.g.... Read More about Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach.

An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia (2018)
Thesis
Pinem, M. L. (2018). An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221998

This thesis is an ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding. Based in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia on the island of Sumatera and a marginalised location in terms of geography, ethnicity, religion, and state policy, the aim of this... Read More about An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia.

Rethinking the pastoral in early modern drama (2018)
Thesis
Railton, A. (2018). Rethinking the pastoral in early modern drama. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221832

[From the introduction:] The topic of this thesis focuses on a generic form that whilst it has a long history, has fallen out of the critical eye in the twenty first century: the pastoral. In terms of criticism on pastoral, it reached a peak in the... Read More about Rethinking the pastoral in early modern drama.

Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis (2018)
Thesis
Thompson, J. A. (2018). Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221539

Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is a non-invasive modality that permits the characterisation of biological processes at the molecular level. Integrin αvβ6 and the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are important receptors in the pathogenesis of vari... Read More about Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis.

Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period (2018)
Thesis
Borrett, A. R. (2018). Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221536

The interwar years have often been depicted as a period characterised by the consolidation and expansion of more progressive attitudes to crime. Reform and rehabilitation challenged retaliation and retribution for primacy in both criminal justice dis... Read More about Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period.

Mitochondrial dysfunction in uraemic cardiomyopathy : Technetium 99m sestamibi washout as a novel marker of mitochondrial function (2018)
Thesis
Callan, P. (2018). Mitochondrial dysfunction in uraemic cardiomyopathy : Technetium 99m sestamibi washout as a novel marker of mitochondrial function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221517

Introduction Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. Uraemic cardiomyopathy describes a classical phenotype of left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic impairment, myocardial... Read More about Mitochondrial dysfunction in uraemic cardiomyopathy : Technetium 99m sestamibi washout as a novel marker of mitochondrial function.

Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes (2018)
Thesis
Bago Rodríguez, A. M. (2018). Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221229

The concept of a novel stabiliser of oil-water emulsions has been put forward, being the polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) formed between oppositely charged water-soluble polymers in cases where either polymer alone is incapable of stabilising an emulsio... Read More about Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes.

Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells (2018)
Thesis
Ethaeb, A. M. (2018). Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220989

Tissue factor (TF) is the main initiator of blood coagulation. In addition to its procoagulant property, TF has the ability to regulate various functions within cells including proliferation, angiogenesis and apoptosis. These outcomes appear to depen... Read More about Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells.

An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury (2018)
Thesis
Minns, E. L. (2018). An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220983

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of related appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the experience of stigma and factors that affect community integration following an acq... Read More about An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury.

The Operations of the RAF and Luftwaffe during Operation Dynamo (The Evacuation of Dunkirk), 26 May–4 June 1940 (2018)
Thesis
Raffal, H. (2018). The Operations of the RAF and Luftwaffe during Operation Dynamo (The Evacuation of Dunkirk), 26 May–4 June 1940. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4508185

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of over 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk between 26 May and 4 June 1940, has been widely studied there has, however, been little analysis of the Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe’s operations during the evacuation. This... Read More about The Operations of the RAF and Luftwaffe during Operation Dynamo (The Evacuation of Dunkirk), 26 May–4 June 1940.

Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (2018)
Thesis
Haqzad, Y. S. (2018). Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221969

In chapter 1, short and long term outcomes were assessed in diabetic phenotypes. The phenotypes have been propensity matched for factors that significantly contribute to outcomes. Tablet controlled diabetics have worse short and long term outcomes co... Read More about Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

An evaluation of the effectiveness of standard form contracts in meeting the expectations and needs of business users (2018)
Thesis
Bull, D. (2018). An evaluation of the effectiveness of standard form contracts in meeting the expectations and needs of business users. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221923

It has long been recognised that business users pay limited attention to the content of the contracts they use and the process of forming and executing a contract. This is especially true of standard form contracts used across millions of business tr... Read More about An evaluation of the effectiveness of standard form contracts in meeting the expectations and needs of business users.