All Outputs (95)

Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment (2022)
Thesis
Daniel, S. M. (2022). Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224380

Background Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India. The rising incidence is thought to be due to increased life expectancy, urbanisation, and adoption of western lifestyles. However, little is known about the psychological im... Read More about Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment.

Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring (2022)
Thesis
Dagtekin, O. (2022). Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220252

Climate change will affect how water sources are managed and monitored. The frequency of algal blooms will increase with climate change as it presents favourable conditions for the reproduction of phytoplankton. During monitoring, possible sensory fa... Read More about Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring.

Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers (2022)
Thesis
Arayajaru, P. (2022). Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4247330

Aims: The study aims to increase the understanding of the experiences of repeat adolescent mothers in the context in which they live. Objective: To explore the experiences of adolescent mothers who have at least one living child and are at least 6 m... Read More about Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers.

Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services (2022)
Thesis
Magri, R. (2022). Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4240667

Overview This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts and includes a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one: Systematic literature review. Part one is the systematic literature review which focu... Read More about Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services.

Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge (2022)
Thesis
Rogers, N. (2022). Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge. (Thesis). The University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192918

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts. It explores the implementation of positive behaviour support (PBS) to support people with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge. Part one contains the systematic literature review... Read More about Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge.

Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal (2022)
Thesis
Brodie, C. A. (2022). Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal. (Thesis). The University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192879

There is now an abundance of studies which demonstrate the positive impact spirituality can have on health outcomes, particularly in the realm of mental health. Moreover, contemporary legislation and guidance requires health and social care professio... Read More about Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal.

Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test (2022)
Thesis
Aylott, L. M. E. (2022). Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test. (Thesis). The University of Hull and The University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192760

Patients using mental health services are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, yet there is no consensus on assessment for values-based recruitment (VBR) in this setting. VBR requires evaluating attitudes, knowledge and traits relevant to the delive... Read More about Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test.

Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation (2022)
Thesis
Jubb, W. M. (2022). Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4186773

Globally, freshwater ecosystems are heavily impacted by anthropogenic pressures, including fragmentation and exploitation. Consequently, many negative impacts are observed on numerous fish populations, especially anadromous species. Currently, there... Read More about Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation.

What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment (2022)
Thesis
Macarthur, J. A. (2022). What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4297795

Knowledge of top predator diets is fundamental to designing appropriate management strategies which ensure the protection of both predator and prey populations. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) has traditionally been described as... Read More about What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment.

Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt (2022)
Thesis
Gad, S. (2022). Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224483

Supply chain management is based on the global concept, where different companies are connected worldwide. Moreover, supply chain performance management is a growing field of study, especially for perishable products. Egyptian dairy producers have su... Read More about Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt.

The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury (2022)
Thesis
Di Somma, R. (2022). The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224453

This portfolio thesis involves three parts. Part one includes a systematic literature review, part two includes an empirical paper and part three includes the appendices. Part one- Systematic Literature Review The Systematic Literature Review exp... Read More about The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury.

The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample (2022)
Thesis
Gould, H. (2022). The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224424

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper. The overall aims of these parts are to evaluate the literature and add to the evidence base regarding the prediction of premor... Read More about The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample.

Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device (2022)
Thesis
Ogidi, N. O. (2022). Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270004

Patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) sensitizing mutations in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receive benefit from Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors. Accurate selection of patients before treatment is highly dependent on precise molecula... Read More about Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device.

Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification (2022)
Thesis
Howard, B. R. (2022). Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4251453

The development of anthropogenic activities during recent centuries has led to an increase in environmental pollutants such as greenhouse gases causing atmospheric changes, resulting in elevated atmospheric heat retention, triggering global and ocean... Read More about Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification.

Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions (2022)
Thesis
Hurd, M. (2022). Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224450

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which literature relating to the sensitivity and specificity of neuropsychological measures in identifying behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia is reviewed. Neurops... Read More about Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions.

Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing (2022)
Thesis
Talar, K. (2022). Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4508234

Wound healing abnormalities and non-healing chronic wounds are a major clinical problem, primarily affecting diabetic and elderly patients. Wound management associated costs resulted in a £5.3 billion financial burden to the NHS between 2012 and 2013... Read More about Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing.

On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments (2022)
Thesis
Mendrik, F. (2022). On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224632

Microplastics are now persistent throughout aquatic systems globally and can cause a range of ecological damage. The transport of microplastics is influenced by the polymer type, in addition to physical, biological, and chemical gradients plastic par... Read More about On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments.

Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model (2022)
Thesis
Hosni Ep Ben Daoud, I. (2022). Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224543

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a deadly disease with poor prognosis. The gold standard treatment is surgery followed by chemoradiotherapy almost always including Temozolomide. Despite extensive research for new therapeutic approaches relapse after treatment s... Read More about Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model.

Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry (2022)
Thesis
Amponsem, S. (2022). Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224469

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, part two is an empirical paper and part three forms the supporting appendices. Together, they offer an exploration of the use of poetic inquiry in health resea... Read More about Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry.

Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming (2022)
Thesis
Afranie, S. B. (2022). Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224464

Since the early 1980’s, in developed countries such as Japan and the United States of America, several technological applications have been used experimentally to boost food production and enhance farming practices, especially in areas which are not... Read More about Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming.