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Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (2024)
Thesis
Page, R. Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866495

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of liver disorders from fatty accumulation to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The worldwide prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be 30% and it is frequently observed in those living... Read More about Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments. (2024)
Thesis
Card, C. Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4742961

Background
The rising concerns regarding the increase in mental health problems has compelled elite sport to consider the structures they have in place to support the complex needs of high-performing athletes. One outcome of this development has bee... Read More about Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments..

Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines (2024)
Thesis
Torrao, L. C. Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4736049

Game engines enable the creation of novel applications that can enhance how art is created and presented and provide new tools to artists. This thesis presents study, research, and development within the frontiers between the arts and computer scienc... Read More about Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines.

Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic. (2024)
Thesis
Moore, H. W. Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4735994

The modern experience of small wars, referring to armed conflict between belligerents divergent in military power, tactics, and strategies, has been one of infrequent and costly success. Some have attributed these difficulties to the discipline of ‘c... Read More about Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic..

London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war (2024)
Thesis
Dyball, R. London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4706378

The modern history of London, and ultimately its transformation into a global or world city, can be told through its transformative shocks. Here, the focus will be on the Great Fire of 1666, the Great Stink of 1858, and the Blitz of the Second World... Read More about London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war.

Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels (2024)
Thesis
Peixoto, S. P. F. Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4706368

Dreissenid bivalves, zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha, Pallas, 1771) and quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis, Andrusov, 1897), are small freshwater molluscs native to the Ponto-Caspian region in Eastern Europe. Increasing globalization h... Read More about Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels.

Cool facial airflow speeds recovery from exertion induced breathlessness in people with chronic breathlessness (2024)
Thesis
Burrell, T. Cool facial airflow speeds recovery from exertion induced breathlessness in people with chronic breathlessness. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4869747

Background: Evidence supports facial airflow from a handheld fan to reduce breathlessness in patients with chronic breathlessness. The thesis explored the effectiveness of different airflow speeds on recovery from exertion-induced breathlessness.
Me... Read More about Cool facial airflow speeds recovery from exertion induced breathlessness in people with chronic breathlessness.

Investigation of Aged Human Lung Endothelial Cells in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (2024)
Thesis
Faulkner, E. C. Investigation of Aged Human Lung Endothelial Cells in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866422

Introduction
Older age is the main risk factor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Ageing-related changes in lung blood (pulmonary and bronchial) and lymphatic vessels are implicated in IPF pathophysiology, based on reports of their altered den... Read More about Investigation of Aged Human Lung Endothelial Cells in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Internally Displaced Persons and International Human Rights Law: Nigerian Legal Perspective (2024)
Thesis
Falade, O. D. Internally Displaced Persons and International Human Rights Law: Nigerian Legal Perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866307

There are nine core UN treaties on human rights among them are the International Convention on Economic and Social Rights; the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Ra... Read More about Internally Displaced Persons and International Human Rights Law: Nigerian Legal Perspective.

To what extent can drama, and especially verbatim theatre techniques, be used to (re) present intergenerational transgender identities in the North East of England? (2024)
Thesis
Chapman-Wilson, T. To what extent can drama, and especially verbatim theatre techniques, be used to (re) present intergenerational transgender identities in the North East of England?. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4706291

This thesis examines how verbatim techniques can be used to (re) present an intergenerational participatory group of trans individuals in Newcastle upon Tyne. The representation of trans people from the cis-lens will be examined, as well as the incre... Read More about To what extent can drama, and especially verbatim theatre techniques, be used to (re) present intergenerational transgender identities in the North East of England?.

Parenteral nutrition and venting gastrostomy in the management of malignant bowel obstruction (2024)
Thesis
Patterson, M. J. Parenteral nutrition and venting gastrostomy in the management of malignant bowel obstruction. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4711450

Background: Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a distressing complication of gastrointestinal, gynaecological and other cancers causing severe pain, intractable nausea and vomiting, anorexia, and death. There are no agreed best approaches for sympt... Read More about Parenteral nutrition and venting gastrostomy in the management of malignant bowel obstruction.

Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter (2024)
Thesis
Li, D. Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4704554

To date, one of the main challenges and requirements in wave energy technologies is to design energy-maximising control for a wave energy converter (WEC) device to achieve the energy maximization production, so as to reduce the levelized cost of ener... Read More about Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter.

Analysis-on-a-roll platforms towards automated and high frequency in-situ sensing of natural geochemical fluxes (2024)
Thesis
Iurkov, A. Analysis-on-a-roll platforms towards automated and high frequency in-situ sensing of natural geochemical fluxes. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4702966

In the context of the rapidly intensifying crisis of climate change, the intricate dynamics of Earth's ecosystems have assumed a paramount significance. The carbon cycle plays a significant role in the dynamics of the earth’s ecosystem, and anthropog... Read More about Analysis-on-a-roll platforms towards automated and high frequency in-situ sensing of natural geochemical fluxes.

"Freedom is a constant struggle”: Women’s journeys after modern slavery in the United Kingdom (2024)
Thesis
Nghishitende, N. J. "Freedom is a constant struggle”: Women’s journeys after modern slavery in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4867012

This thesis provides insights into the journeys of women who have left situations classified as modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) and are remodelling their lives in the UK. Employing critical methodologies, this thesis utilises narrative an... Read More about "Freedom is a constant struggle”: Women’s journeys after modern slavery in the United Kingdom.

A Grounded Theory of Medication Administration Safety in Palestinian Critical Care Units (2024)
Thesis
Anabtawi, R. A Grounded Theory of Medication Administration Safety in Palestinian Critical Care Units. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866292

Introduction
Administering medication is a critical skill that requires a professional nurse who understands the steps of the medication administration process and is highly skilled in calculating the medication dosage to ensure safe medication admi... Read More about A Grounded Theory of Medication Administration Safety in Palestinian Critical Care Units.

(In)Human Entity: A Study of the ‘Living’ Doll in Contemporary Horror (2024)
Thesis
Mills, S. (2023). (In)Human Entity: A Study of the ‘Living’ Doll in Contemporary Horror. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4963735

This thesis, as the first full length study of dolls and horror, provides an extensive examination of the ‘living’ doll figure in contemporary horror narratives. Dolls have been a significant feature of the horror genre for decades and their prevalen... Read More about (In)Human Entity: A Study of the ‘Living’ Doll in Contemporary Horror.

Developing Responsible Leadership in the context of Corporate Governance of the Nigerian Banking System (2024)
Thesis
Titus, O. Developing Responsible Leadership in the context of Corporate Governance of the Nigerian Banking System. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866452

The daily challenges faced by many Nigerian banks are compounded by increasing stakeholder demands. Managers find themselves juggling multiple accountabilities to both stakeholders and shareholders, positioning bank leadership in a delicate balance b... Read More about Developing Responsible Leadership in the context of Corporate Governance of the Nigerian Banking System.