All Outputs (111)

Platelets as components of the circulating immune system : role as scavenging cells (2020)
Thesis
Chacko, A. R. (2020). Platelets as components of the circulating immune system : role as scavenging cells. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222993

Although platelets are widely known for their role in haemostasis, an increasing body of evidence demonstrates platelets to encompass a role as immune cells. This underappreciated function involves numerous cell surface receptors and a series of intr... Read More about Platelets as components of the circulating immune system : role as scavenging cells.

Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution (2020)
Thesis
O’Keeffe, F. P. (2020). Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222962

Stent fracture (SF) is thought to be a major contributor to in-stent restenosis and other adverse clinical events. It has been linked to angulated vessels and bifurcations, where there is often a hinge-motion movement throughout the cardiac cycle. Fi... Read More about Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution.

An evaluation of reflective practice as experienced by TESOL teachers in a Saudi academic institution (2020)
Thesis
Nadhreen, B. M. S. (2020). An evaluation of reflective practice as experienced by TESOL teachers in a Saudi academic institution. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222877

Reflective practice is a strategy which can contribute to the development of TESOL teachers’ professionalism (Azizah et al., 2018). Previous research (Constantinou, 2009; Yassaei, 2011; Farrell & Mom, 2015) has found that TESOL teachers have recognis... Read More about An evaluation of reflective practice as experienced by TESOL teachers in a Saudi academic institution.

Coexisting with volcanoes : the relationships between La Soufrière and the society of St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles (2020)
Thesis
Scarlett, J. P. (2020). Coexisting with volcanoes : the relationships between La Soufrière and the society of St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222815

Human population growth has resulted in increased numbers of people living in areas prone to disasters. Exploring the historical and social context of how volcanoes and their eruptions influence society in different socioeconomic and cultural ways ov... Read More about Coexisting with volcanoes : the relationships between La Soufrière and the society of St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles.

Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study (2020)
Thesis
Onuorah, L. (2020). Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224532

Background Type 2 diabetes is a serious health problem for sub-Saharan African (SSA) immigrants in the UK, who experience worse outcomes than other ethnic groups. There is a paucity in literature on how SSAs living in the UK perceive and respond to... Read More about Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study.

Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music (2020)
Thesis
Catherin, B. (2020). Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223492

This commentary accompanies a portfolio of six compositions written between 2017 and 2019 with different co-makers. It discusses the core question explored in this portfolio: how the idiosyncrasies of the participants (makers, performers, audience m... Read More about Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music.

Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps (2020)
Thesis
Viscomi, F. (2020). Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223352

The aim of this thesis is to study the processes of light matter interaction at the nanoscale in hybrid nano gaps that are made from both metals and dielectrics. This approach enables the possibility to use both the optical properties of a dielectric... Read More about Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps.

Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus (2020)
Thesis
Cook, E.-M. E. (2020). Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223339

The current rise of atmospheric CO2 has led to an increased rate of ocean acidification (OA), a process that results in a decrease in oceanic pH. Forecasts predict the rate of OA to further increase, the largest to be seen in the past 300 million yea... Read More about Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus.

Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field (2020)
Thesis
Hall, C. H. (2020). Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223266

Due to most Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) possessing anisotropic properties, it could prove extremely useful to control and manipulate their alignment and orientation. Such control of MOF crystal microrods has previously been demonstrated by use of... Read More about Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field.

Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory (2020)
Thesis
Borg Cunen, N. (2020). Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223086

Antenatal thoughts and feelings about the fetus are thought to be somewhat predictive of the later parent-child relationship. The parental-fetal tie is, however, poorly understood. The field is plagued by disagreement in existing conceptualisations,... Read More about Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory.

The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players (2020)
Thesis
Lowthorpe, A. (2020). The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223010

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of relative pitch size on the tactical, technical, physical and psychological performance of youth academy soccer players, during maturity status ‘bio-banded’ small-sided game (SSG) match play, to eviden... Read More about The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players.

Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals (2020)
Thesis
Mawuena, E. K. (2020). Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222924

Employee voice is essential in positive work outcomes and harm prevention. However, there is a dearth of research on how power influences voice and silence in organisations (e.g Morrison et al., 2015). This study aims at understanding the implication... Read More about Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals.

Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system (2020)
Thesis
Shittu, S. (2020). Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222856

Effective thermal management of photovoltaic is essential for improving its conversion efficiency and increasing its life span. Photovoltaics can convert the ultraviolet and visible regions of the solar spectrum into electrical energy directly while... Read More about Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system.

Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement (2020)
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Addy, S. N. (2020). Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222789

The UK public sector spends approximately 12.5% of GDP buying goods and services. Failures in procurement activity are not uncommon. The economic shock of 2008 and now the consequences of Covid-19 mean that preventing failure with better value for mo... Read More about Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement.

Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition (2020)
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Hallett, T. G. (2020). Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222678

Introduction Hyperosmolarity is a concomitant factor to the hyperglycaemia observed in diabetes mellitus, a disease known to affect the function of endothelial cells and cause vascular damage. Previous studies have found that hyperglycaemia is capab... Read More about Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition.

Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market (2020)
Thesis
Elgendi, H. Y. H. (2020). Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4354060

Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions arguably represent one of the most significant events that firms might experience over their lifecycles; yet many transactions are value-neutral or value-destroying for shareholders of acquiring firms. Throug... Read More about Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market.

Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study (2020)
Thesis
Ataiyero, Y. O. (2020). Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224084

This research explores the barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers (HCWs). The overall aim was to determine the hand hygiene compliance rate, understand the barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices and val... Read More about Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study.

Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality (2020)
Thesis
Palacios-Rodriguez, R. (2020). Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223100

Mexico has lived through several episodes of economic and social unrest during the 1970s, 1980s, and the 1990s. Since then the country has embraced a free-trade agenda and has eventually established itself as a strong manufacturing centre. GDP per ca... Read More about Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality.

Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study (2020)
Thesis
Buture, A. (2020). Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223050

Background: Cluster headache (CH) is a severe primary headache affecting 1/1000 people of the general population. The diagnostic delay, misdiagnosis and mismanagement of CH are well evidenced in the literature. The aim of this doctoral research is to... Read More about Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study.

The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand (2020)
Thesis
Nittiya Noysipoom. (2020). The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223018

Background: Dementia is a progressive degenerative brain condition commonly affecting older people. The incidence is increasing worldwide. Dementia affects older people in many different ways, impacting on their physical, emotional, psychological and... Read More about The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand.