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A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees (2008)
Thesis
Unwin, J. (2008). A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208735

The amputation of a lower limb represents a significant physical, practical and emotional challenge for the amputee, their family and services aiming to assist them. Previous research has indicated that psychosocial variables such as satisfaction wit... Read More about A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees.

Electroanalytical chemistry for biological and environmental applications (2008)
Thesis
Evans, L. A. (2008). Electroanalytical chemistry for biological and environmental applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208811

Electroanalytical chemistry provides an elegant technique by which to explore, amongst others, various biological and environmental applications. To this end, four areas of electroanalytical chemistry are investigated in order to develop biologically... Read More about Electroanalytical chemistry for biological and environmental applications.

Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City (2008)
Thesis
Rahman, M. M. (2008). Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208820

Managing urban environmental problems is an immense challenge for cities in developing countries. Research on inter-urban environmental problems suggests that the dominant environmental problems in developing or low-income cities are localised, immed... Read More about Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City.

Application of artificial neural networks in breast and colorectal surgery (2008)
Thesis
Ramesh, A. N. M. (2008). Application of artificial neural networks in breast and colorectal surgery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208866

Accurate prediction of a clinical event in an individual patient is extremely useful, as treatment can be appropriately tailored to that individual, avoiding either over or under treatment. More importantly interventions based on prediction in a grou... Read More about Application of artificial neural networks in breast and colorectal surgery.

Optimisation of manufacturing systems for plastic moulded products in the automotive industry (2008)
Thesis
Tomar, P. (2008). Optimisation of manufacturing systems for plastic moulded products in the automotive industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208897

This thesis presents a study of process planning instabilities and inefficiencies within a plastic component manufacturing company. The company was increasingly pressurised by high customer expectations and competition from the global market. A serie... Read More about Optimisation of manufacturing systems for plastic moulded products in the automotive industry.

Development of synthetic routes towards bis (macrocyclic) compounds for imaging and therapy of cancer (2008)
Thesis
Welch, C. J. (2008). Development of synthetic routes towards bis (macrocyclic) compounds for imaging and therapy of cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208906

Porphyrin molecules are efficient generators of singlet oxygen and are used as photosensitisers in PDT. They are also known to accumulate in tumour tissue due to the hyperpermeability of tumour vasculature and poor lymphatic drainage, thus exhibiting... Read More about Development of synthetic routes towards bis (macrocyclic) compounds for imaging and therapy of cancer.

Fast-track packages in colorectal surgery: an examination and development of the evidence supporting their use (2008)
Thesis
Walter, C. J. (2008). Fast-track packages in colorectal surgery: an examination and development of the evidence supporting their use. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208912

During the last decade Fast-track or Enhanced Recovery packages have shown rapid evolution and widespread introduction to colorectal units throughout Europe and the United States of America. The 'fast-track' approach prescribes a 'multi-modal' and 'm... Read More about Fast-track packages in colorectal surgery: an examination and development of the evidence supporting their use.

Poetry in process: The compositional practices of D.H. Lawrence, Dylan Thomas and Philip Larkin (2008)
Thesis
Davies, A. M. (2008). Poetry in process: The compositional practices of D.H. Lawrence, Dylan Thomas and Philip Larkin. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208917

Philip Larkin used the image of Winston Smith's blank notebook in George Orwell's 1984 to illustrate the excitement experienced by the writer faced with an as yet unwritten text. He explains that: the books the past has given us are printed; they... Read More about Poetry in process: The compositional practices of D.H. Lawrence, Dylan Thomas and Philip Larkin.

Diffusion of agile supply chains attributes: a study of the UK upstream oil and gas industry cluster (2008)
Thesis
Dauda, M. (2008). Diffusion of agile supply chains attributes: a study of the UK upstream oil and gas industry cluster. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208921

This study examines agile supply chain capabilities in oil and gas clusters, in the light of cluster and industrial district theory. The aim is to provide evidence of their potential impact on competitiveness and business performance within the UK up... Read More about Diffusion of agile supply chains attributes: a study of the UK upstream oil and gas industry cluster.

Late quaternary valley fill sediments in the River Tyne valley: Understanding late Devensian deglaciation and early postglacial response in northern England (2008)
Thesis
Yorke, L. (2008). Late quaternary valley fill sediments in the River Tyne valley: Understanding late Devensian deglaciation and early postglacial response in northern England. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209010

This thesis reconstructs part of the deglacial and early post-glacial history of the River Tyne Valley, Northumberland. Data has been gathered through description and interpretation of sedimentary sequences and stratigraphies from quarry and cut-bank... Read More about Late quaternary valley fill sediments in the River Tyne valley: Understanding late Devensian deglaciation and early postglacial response in northern England.

An examination of the effects of reading instruction and gender differences on children's reading (2008)
Thesis
Logan, S. (2008). An examination of the effects of reading instruction and gender differences on children's reading. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209436

The aim of this thesis is to explore a number of areas relating to children’s reading. The experimental studies were designed to investigate reading strategies, attitudes to reading and underlying cognitive processes. However the focus within each of... Read More about An examination of the effects of reading instruction and gender differences on children's reading.

Assessing the development of voluntary internet financial reporting and disclosure in Egypt (2008)
Thesis
Aly, D. A. E. R. M. (2008). Assessing the development of voluntary internet financial reporting and disclosure in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209445

Currently the provision of corporate financial information through the internet is a new issue confronting providers and users of financial information in Egypt. It is expected to be important as financial information would be disseminated worldwide... Read More about Assessing the development of voluntary internet financial reporting and disclosure in Egypt.

Comparative perspectives on initial primary teacher education and training in England and Pakistan (2008)
Thesis
Ahmed, M.-E.-R. (2008). Comparative perspectives on initial primary teacher education and training in England and Pakistan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212317

This study explored the extent to which initial teacher education and training programmes provide an adequate preparation for the needs of the primary school teachers in England and Pakistan. An integral part of this exploration was the identificatio... Read More about Comparative perspectives on initial primary teacher education and training in England and Pakistan.

The preparation of lanthanide macrocyclic complexes for use as MRI and luminescence contrast agents (2008)
Thesis
Sparke, A. E. (2008). The preparation of lanthanide macrocyclic complexes for use as MRI and luminescence contrast agents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212783

Multimodality imaging agents have the potential to be detected in both MRI and optical imaging experiments allowing for visualisation of biological systems from the cellular level up to the whole body. Lanthanide complexes have shown great promise as... Read More about The preparation of lanthanide macrocyclic complexes for use as MRI and luminescence contrast agents.

The development and application of online modelling methods (2008)
Thesis
Dearing, T. I. (2008). The development and application of online modelling methods. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212955

Chemometrics and Design of Experiments (DOE) are fast becoming integral parts of process analysis and incorporated into the resulting advances in technology. To this end, two major studies were undertaken to explore the existing methods of modelling... Read More about The development and application of online modelling methods.

The synthesis and properties of achiral and chiral bent-core liquid crystals (2008)
Thesis
Fergusson, K. M. (2008). The synthesis and properties of achiral and chiral bent-core liquid crystals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213054

The area of liquid crystals has received substantial research effort over the last century, particularly when the beneficial applications such as Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) were realised and developed. For the majority of this time, it has been c... Read More about The synthesis and properties of achiral and chiral bent-core liquid crystals.

Toxic cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins and drinking water production in Ghana: implications to human health (2008)
Thesis
Addico, G. N. D. (2008). Toxic cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins and drinking water production in Ghana: implications to human health. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213250

The management and control of cyanobacteria and their toxins in drinking water reservoirs and water supplies have engaged the attention of many scientists worldwide due to their negative effects on population health. The cyanotoxin, microcystin, the... Read More about Toxic cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins and drinking water production in Ghana: implications to human health.

Reflective practice and continuing professional development among qualified clinical psychologists (2008)
Thesis
Kiemle, G. (2008). Reflective practice and continuing professional development among qualified clinical psychologists. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213916

Reflective Practice (RP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) have become key concepts in the post-qualification education and training of healthcare professionals, linked to maintaining and improving competence and fitness to practice in a... Read More about Reflective practice and continuing professional development among qualified clinical psychologists.

Leading the teaching and learning: a study of transformational leadership in secondary schools facing challenging circumstances (2007)
Thesis
Wright, G. (2007). Leading the teaching and learning: a study of transformational leadership in secondary schools facing challenging circumstances. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208417

This thesis researches headteacher leadership in secondary schools identified as facingchallenging circumstances. It adopts the hypothesis that headteachers with strong transformational leadership behaviours are more effective in raising standards of... Read More about Leading the teaching and learning: a study of transformational leadership in secondary schools facing challenging circumstances.

Courting strategy management through the intervention of liberation leadership (2007)
Thesis
O'Donovan, S. (2007). Courting strategy management through the intervention of liberation leadership. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208365

This study explores second-level schools that display liberation leadership characteristics in order to determine the extent of their responsiveness to strategic management so as to determine how their principals are coping with the unprecedented num... Read More about Courting strategy management through the intervention of liberation leadership.