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The separation and characterisation of sorbitan esters using gas and liquid chromatographic techniques (2007)
Thesis
Humphrey, J. L. (2007). The separation and characterisation of sorbitan esters using gas and liquid chromatographic techniques. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208710

The aim of the work carried out was to develop an analytical method for characterising sorbitan ester surfactants, which could be used to monitor their manufacture and establish structure activity relationships. HPLC was the first analytical techniqu... Read More about The separation and characterisation of sorbitan esters using gas and liquid chromatographic techniques.

Investigation and theorization of the adoption of strategic management accounting (SMA) practices in large U.K. organizations. (2007)
Thesis
Ma, Y. (2007). Investigation and theorization of the adoption of strategic management accounting (SMA) practices in large U.K. organizations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215169

This study focuses on an investigation of the recent development of SMA practices in large UK business organizations. SMA is introduced as an evolving concept and its development over the past two decades are summarized. To facilitate a more comprehe... Read More about Investigation and theorization of the adoption of strategic management accounting (SMA) practices in large U.K. organizations..

Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation (2007)
Thesis
Bawakyillenuo, S. (2007). Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208353

Energy plays a pivotal role in human development. Not only is it sine qua non for national economic development, but it also provides services that enhance social development including, health and sanitation, education, potable water, cooking. In spi... Read More about Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation.

eLearning and the crisis of mission in British universities (2007)
Thesis
Williams, 1948 December 2, P. (2007). eLearning and the crisis of mission in British universities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208361

In the first decade of the twenty-first century Higher Education in Britain faces an uncertain future, in what, as will be discussed, some commentators have referred to as a ‘crisis of mission’. The period of relative homogeneity and state-funded pro... Read More about eLearning and the crisis of mission in British universities.

Complementarity and uncertainty in quantum interference (2007)
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Shilladay, C. R. (2007). Complementarity and uncertainty in quantum interference. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208409

This thesis is concerned with the notions of complementarity and uncertainty encountered in quantum mechanics. Its starting point is an assessment of how these concepts have been represented and illustrated by various writers dating back to their inc... Read More about Complementarity and uncertainty in quantum interference.

The role of intracellular and extracellular cysteines in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor-2 (hPAR2) function (2007)
Thesis
Botham, A. M. (2007). The role of intracellular and extracellular cysteines in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor-2 (hPAR2) function. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208657

hPAR2, a member of the novel family of proteolytically-activated G-protein coupled receptors termed Proteinase-Activated Receptors (PAR), has recently been implicated in cardiovascular disease. Previous pharmacological studies have found that activat... Read More about The role of intracellular and extracellular cysteines in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor-2 (hPAR2) function.

Patterns and causes of population subdivision in the marine environment (2007)
Thesis
Galarza, J. A. (2007). Patterns and causes of population subdivision in the marine environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208745

An accurate assessment of population genetic subdivision is crucial in making informed decisions for the management and conservation of marine resources. However, obtaining a precise assessment is particularly challenging since population subdivision... Read More about Patterns and causes of population subdivision in the marine environment.

A shape analysis approach to prediction of bone stiffness using FEXI (2007)
Thesis
Pisharody, S. (2007). A shape analysis approach to prediction of bone stiffness using FEXI. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209432

The preferred method of assessing the risk of an osteoporosis related fracture is currently a measure of bone mineral density (BMD) by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). However, other factors contribute to the overall risk of fracture, includin... Read More about A shape analysis approach to prediction of bone stiffness using FEXI.

The ethic of traditional communities and the spirit of healing justice : a grounded comparative analysis of three communities (2007)
Thesis
Sawatsky, J. (2007). The ethic of traditional communities and the spirit of healing justice : a grounded comparative analysis of three communities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213672

More and more the language of healing justice is being used to point away from state-oriented justice and towards some kind of alternative. However, very little research explores the nature of healing justice. What is healing justice? Who practices i... Read More about The ethic of traditional communities and the spirit of healing justice : a grounded comparative analysis of three communities.

Women's rights in Islam and current discourse of international human rights law (2007)
Thesis
Tehrani, M. M. Z. (2007). Women's rights in Islam and current discourse of international human rights law. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213799

The international norm of non-discrimination on the basis of sex as reflected in the UN human rights instrument culminated in 1979 with the adoption of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. With the adopti... Read More about Women's rights in Islam and current discourse of international human rights law.

A multi-disciplinary approach to the characterization of waterlogged burial environments : assessing the potential for the in situ preservation of organic archaeological remains (2007)
Thesis
Douterelo Soler, I. (2007). A multi-disciplinary approach to the characterization of waterlogged burial environments : assessing the potential for the in situ preservation of organic archaeological remains. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215172

The aim of this study was to characterise waterlogged burial environments and to assess their potential for the in situ preservation of organic archaeological remains. To characterise these environments, environmental parameters were monitored throug... Read More about A multi-disciplinary approach to the characterization of waterlogged burial environments : assessing the potential for the in situ preservation of organic archaeological remains.

Once upon the tide : the English coastal motor barge reaches its zenith (2007)
Thesis
Golding, J. C. (2007). Once upon the tide : the English coastal motor barge reaches its zenith. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217968

The English coastal motor barge (ECMB) was an estuarial vessel with a limited sea-going capacity. It represented a unique line of maritime evolution carrying the small initial capital cost, minimal manning, and low operating costs of the spritsail ba... Read More about Once upon the tide : the English coastal motor barge reaches its zenith.

Toward a microfluidic system for proteomics (2007)
Thesis
Al Lawati, H. A. J. (2007). Toward a microfluidic system for proteomics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208232

There has been much interest in the application of microfluidic systems to proteomics in recent years. This is because of the many unique advantages afforded by the reduced dimensions of microfluidic systems compared to classical methods. The reducti... Read More about Toward a microfluidic system for proteomics.

Spiritual inspiration for women of faith: scripture and the struggle for hope (2007)
Thesis
Trott, K. (2007). Spiritual inspiration for women of faith: scripture and the struggle for hope. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208298

Religion has always traditionally been a male dominated area and it is one of the few places where women are still excluded from full participation across the board. The belief systems we have today come from texts and scriptures written by a collect... Read More about Spiritual inspiration for women of faith: scripture and the struggle for hope.

Listeners' perceptual and emotional responses to tonal and atonal music (2007)
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Prior, H. M. (2007). Listeners' perceptual and emotional responses to tonal and atonal music. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208381

This thesis examines listeners' responses to tonal and atonal music through a combined model that encompasses music perception theories such as the cue abstraction mechanism, and both listener- and stimulus-based models of emotional responses to musi... Read More about Listeners' perceptual and emotional responses to tonal and atonal music.

Development of laboratory spine with artificial muscles (2007)
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Swamy, A. (2007). Development of laboratory spine with artificial muscles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208435

There is an increasing demand for spinal surgery and a growing number of new spinal implants and surgical procedures being offered by orthopaedic companies. However, the testing of spinal implants and spinal instrumentation is problematic, with testi... Read More about Development of laboratory spine with artificial muscles.

The child and the adult in contemporary children's literature : Roald Dahl, Anne Fine, Diana Wynne Jones, J. K. Rowling (2007)
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O'Reilly, E. (2007). The child and the adult in contemporary children's literature : Roald Dahl, Anne Fine, Diana Wynne Jones, J. K. Rowling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212583

The thesis explores the work of the above four contemporary children's writers, in relation to post-1960s Western society. I concentrate primarily on depictions of children, adults and relationships between the two, and the way in which these depicti... Read More about The child and the adult in contemporary children's literature : Roald Dahl, Anne Fine, Diana Wynne Jones, J. K. Rowling.