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Cue competition between shapes in human spatial learning (2009)
Thesis
Alexander, T. P. (. P. (2009). Cue competition between shapes in human spatial learning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209079

In many species, including humans the basic ability to move to a goal is essential to survival. Central to understanding how this ability operates in the cognitive systems of humans and other animals is whether learning about spatial relationships fo... Read More about Cue competition between shapes in human spatial learning.

Moving towards transparency and participation in the budgetary process : a case study of Sierra Leone (2009)
Thesis
Marah, K. (2009). Moving towards transparency and participation in the budgetary process : a case study of Sierra Leone. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209090

The international community has invested a significant amount of resources to limit corruption in developing countries and institute sound public finance management systems. This strategic approach has resulted in the emergence of anti-corruption com... Read More about Moving towards transparency and participation in the budgetary process : a case study of Sierra Leone.

The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications (2009)
Thesis
Dixon, M. S. (2009). The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209106

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel photo- and chemically-reactive, liquid crystalline monomers (reactive mesogens) with improved charge-transporting properties. Low-molar-mass (LMM) liquid crystalline monomers, based on a... Read More about The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications.

On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems (2009)
Thesis
Klinkhieo, S. (2009). On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209144

This thesis is concerned with fault estimation in Fault-Tolerant Control (FTC) and as such involves the joint problem of on-line estimation within an adaptive control system. The faults that are considered are significant uncertainties affecting the... Read More about On-line estimation approaches to fault-tolerant control of uncertain systems.

Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire (2009)
Thesis
Kythreotis, A. P. (2009). Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209219

This dissertation examines the role played by Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups in contributing to the governance of sustainable development. The research involves an intensive case study of VCS groups in Hull and East Riding, East Yorkshir... Read More about Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire.

Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range (2009)
Thesis
Yeap, G. H. (2009). Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209306

Quantum dots (QDs) are zero-dimensional nanostructures that confined carriers in three dimensions comparable to their de Broglie wavelengths. Therefore, carriers exhibit δ-shaped energy levels and densities of states. Due to their band structure, QD... Read More about Electronic structure and optical properties of sb-based self-assembled quantum dots for the mid-infrared range.

Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations (2009)
Thesis
Campbell, A. L. (2009). Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209319

This thesis is concerned with the fabrication of novel food-grade anisotropic solid particles for foam stabilisation and applications in food formulations. Two main techniques were employed for the fabrication of these particles. Acidic hydrolysis of... Read More about Fabrication of novel functional anisotropic micro-particles for foam stabilisation and structuring in food formulations.

A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure. (2009)
Thesis
Wilson, A. V. (2009). A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209348

The work within this thesis has concentrated on the formation and isolation of titanium, vanadium, palladium, and mercury halides, with emphasis on the fluorides.TiF, TiF2, TiF3, and TiF4 have all been isolated within an argon matrix and infrared spe... Read More about A matrix isolation study of transition metal halides and their structure..

Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives (2009)
Thesis
Bradley, S. E. (2009). Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210932

This portfolio has three parts.

Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘Patients' Psychosocial Experiences of Attending Specialist Palliative Day Care: A Systematic Literature Review’. Recent reviews conclude that the benefits of atten... Read More about Specialist palliative day care : patients' perspectives.

Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states (2009)
Thesis
Sathyapalan, T. (2009). Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212907

Introduction: Insulin resistance is the hall mark of a number of pathological conditions and is thought to play a major role in the cardiovascular risk associated with them. This thesis critically evaluates two insulin resistant conditions - polycyst... Read More about Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states.

Functional characterisation of cohesin subunit SMC3 and separase and their roles in the segregation of large and minichromosomes in Trypanosoma brucei (2009)
Thesis
Bessat, M. S. N. (2009). Functional characterisation of cohesin subunit SMC3 and separase and their roles in the segregation of large and minichromosomes in Trypanosoma brucei. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209099

The genome of the African trypanosome, Trypanosoma brucei, presents an unusual karyotype in which two main classes of chromosomes, large and small minichromosomes, need to be faithfully replicated and segregated during the cell cycle. Although the la... Read More about Functional characterisation of cohesin subunit SMC3 and separase and their roles in the segregation of large and minichromosomes in Trypanosoma brucei.

Hybrid framework for dynamic position determination in multisensor environments (2009)
Thesis
Liimatainen, S. P. (2009). Hybrid framework for dynamic position determination in multisensor environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209258

Information about a user's context is crucial in obtaining the goal of ubiquitous computing. This thesis introduces a new approach in for looking at a special case of context; location information. Making devices location-aware is the first step of p... Read More about Hybrid framework for dynamic position determination in multisensor environments.

Liquid crystals for light emitting diodes (2009)
Thesis
Liedtke, A. (2009). Liquid crystals for light emitting diodes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209299

In this work a series of new semiconducting liquid crystals (LCs), which are applicable for organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), were investigated. Semiempirical calculations were carried out on monomers and anti-cofacial dimers built from our mole... Read More about Liquid crystals for light emitting diodes.

Pandora : a logic for the qualitative analysis of temporal fault trees (2009)
Thesis
Walker, M. (. D. (2009). Pandora : a logic for the qualitative analysis of temporal fault trees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209344

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a valuable systems analysis technique widely used in safety analysis and reliability engineering, but it is not without its faults; in particular, it struggles to analyse systems in which time plays an important role, bec... Read More about Pandora : a logic for the qualitative analysis of temporal fault trees.

157nm F₂laser characterization and application to polymer ablation (2009)
Thesis
Zakaria, R. (2009). 157nm F₂laser characterization and application to polymer ablation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213026

The work in this thesis focuses on applications and characterization studies of the vacuum ultra-violet (VUV) 157nm F2 laser. The laser ablation properties of various polymeric materials, namely polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), the photo-resist SU-8, nyl... Read More about 157nm F₂laser characterization and application to polymer ablation.

Health systems thinking : the need for a more critical approach (2009)
Thesis
Sambo, L. G. (2009). Health systems thinking : the need for a more critical approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209315

The present study intends to bring more insights and added value to health systems thinking using systems ideas. It inquires about the current state of health systems thinking, analyses different strengths of alternative systems approaches, and sugge... Read More about Health systems thinking : the need for a more critical approach.

Drag performance, identity, and cultural perception (2009)
Thesis
Oughton, K. (2009). Drag performance, identity, and cultural perception. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209362

This is the first holistic study of English cross-dressed performers. It will situate drag performers within their cultural context in order to establish how their concerns, motivations, employment, communities, friendships, self-perception and artis... Read More about Drag performance, identity, and cultural perception.

Moving home : exploring older peoples' experiences of hospital discharge (2009)
Thesis
Whitfield, C. F. (2009). Moving home : exploring older peoples' experiences of hospital discharge. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212821

The overall aim of this research project is to investigate the impact of government policy, professional practice and social attitudes on the experiences of the older person leaving acute hospital care and returning to their own home. The project aim... Read More about Moving home : exploring older peoples' experiences of hospital discharge.

The interaction of school and community : an analysis and comparative study of voluntary secondary schools, community/comprehensive schools and community colleges/vocational schools in Cork city and county (2009)
Thesis
McGrath, C. (2009). The interaction of school and community : an analysis and comparative study of voluntary secondary schools, community/comprehensive schools and community colleges/vocational schools in Cork city and county. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212847

This study attempts to investigate the interaction of school and community through a comparative study of second-level schools in Cork City and County. The Education Act 1998 sets the framework for the development of education as a partnership proces... Read More about The interaction of school and community : an analysis and comparative study of voluntary secondary schools, community/comprehensive schools and community colleges/vocational schools in Cork city and county.