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Examining social networking site narratives between government and youth on entrepreneurship : the case of relationship development in Egypt (2020)
Thesis
Arslan, M. A. I. (2020). Examining social networking site narratives between government and youth on entrepreneurship : the case of relationship development in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223055

Analysis of the ways in which SNS (Social Networking Sites) are used by governments, organisations and everyday users has over the past ten years been of significant interest to academic researchers. Part of this analysis of use has included understa... Read More about Examining social networking site narratives between government and youth on entrepreneurship : the case of relationship development in Egypt.

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.

Propagation of aerated pyroclastic density current analogues : flow behaviour and the formation of bedforms and deposits (2020)
Thesis
Smith, G. M. (2020). Propagation of aerated pyroclastic density current analogues : flow behaviour and the formation of bedforms and deposits. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223270

Pyroclastic Density Currents (PDCs) are deadly volcanic phenomena which pose an active risk to millions of people. Particularly dangerous due to their great unpredictability, despite decades of study the internal physics of PDCs are still poorly unde... Read More about Propagation of aerated pyroclastic density current analogues : flow behaviour and the formation of bedforms and deposits.

Hegemonic and counter-hegemonic interaction as a challenge to regional organizational actorness and coherent collective security cooperation: a case of Nigeria, France and ECOWAS (2020)
Thesis
Akolga, A. (2020). Hegemonic and counter-hegemonic interaction as a challenge to regional organizational actorness and coherent collective security cooperation: a case of Nigeria, France and ECOWAS. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223024

This thesis examines the challenges facing the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, in manifesting actorness and in coordinating and owning West African sub-regional collective security. These issues are considered via a theoretical exa... Read More about Hegemonic and counter-hegemonic interaction as a challenge to regional organizational actorness and coherent collective security cooperation: a case of Nigeria, France and ECOWAS.

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.

The transition from college to university : a feasibility and exploratory study of the role of compassion during this transitional period (2020)
Thesis
Rowson, K. (2020). The transition from college to university : a feasibility and exploratory study of the role of compassion during this transitional period. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223007

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: (1) a systematic literature, (2) an empirical report and, (3) supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review evaluating the literature regarding interventions targeting domains of wel... Read More about The transition from college to university : a feasibility and exploratory study of the role of compassion during this transitional period.

The impact of the Nitaqat programme on the Saudi labour market (2020)
Thesis
Bagazi, T. (2020). The impact of the Nitaqat programme on the Saudi labour market. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223278

This research evaluates Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat quota policy within a labour market context, where the target group (Saudis) is earning double the pay of the untargeted (non-Saudis) group1. We aim to examine the wage gap between the two groups to addr... Read More about The impact of the Nitaqat programme on the Saudi labour market.

Comparative genomics of Meloidogyne haplanaria (2020)
Thesis
Winter, M. R. (2020). Comparative genomics of Meloidogyne haplanaria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223716

Root-knot nematodes are a scientifically and agriculturally importantgroup of plant parasites. Genomic investigations into this group have proven difficult due to a complex genomic arrangement and recent inter-species hybridisations. He... Read More about Comparative genomics of Meloidogyne haplanaria.

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.

Operationalising the notion of a restorative school community : a case study in a socio-economically deprived area (2020)
Thesis
Rhodes, R. (2020). Operationalising the notion of a restorative school community : a case study in a socio-economically deprived area. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223257

In recent years, schools have increasingly begun to opt for an alternative to traditional school punishments: restorative practices. As the practices developed, proponents began to posit that to unlock the true potential of restorative approaches, co... Read More about Operationalising the notion of a restorative school community : a case study in a socio-economically deprived area.

Moving targets : nutritional geometry of development in solitary bee, Osmia bicornis (2020)
Thesis
Howard, C. (2020). Moving targets : nutritional geometry of development in solitary bee, Osmia bicornis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223762

Eating the correct amount, and balance, of nutrients is key for fitness at the individual, and population level. Understanding dietary nutrient requirements and feeding behaviour is integral to addressing important questions, such as how an organism... Read More about Moving targets : nutritional geometry of development in solitary bee, Osmia bicornis.

Submission and defiance : crime in early modern English literature and culture (2020)
Thesis
Berghorst, L. M. (2020). Submission and defiance : crime in early modern English literature and culture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223004

This dissertation details the representations of domestic crime and abuse in early modern English drama. It sets out to establish a context of abuse and women’s rights within the querelle des femmes, the religious guilt of women, and the controversia... Read More about Submission and defiance : crime in early modern English literature and culture.

Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia (2020)
Thesis
Harianto, S. (2020). Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223870

The main purpose of this study is to provide further insights into the relationship between political connections, firms’ internal conflicts of interests, earnings management, and investment inefficiency in the Indonesian capital market. While most s... Read More about Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia.

A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands (2020)
Thesis
Van Roij, A. M. (2020). A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223119

The main task of the Dutch education policy, Passend Onderwijs (Suitable Education) is creating a covering network of support facilities to provide a suitable place in education for all children. In achieving this the expectation was that one might n... Read More about A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands.

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.

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.

Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music (2020)
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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.

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.

Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement (2020)
Thesis
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.