All Outputs (3429)

The identification and treatment of human trafficking victims : policy, practice and protection (2020)
Thesis
Wilson, C. J. (2020). The identification and treatment of human trafficking victims : policy, practice and protection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223060

This thesis explores practitioner insights into the problems of supporting the victims of human trafficking, within the first 24-48 hours of their initial identification by a first responder. It looks at victim experiences of trafficking, through a p... Read More about The identification and treatment of human trafficking victims : policy, practice and protection.

Development of a dual flow microfluidic device for the study of barrier systems (2020)
Thesis
Baldwin, L. (2020). Development of a dual flow microfluidic device for the study of barrier systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223404

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic conditions characterised by inflammation of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD has also been shown to have systemic impacts including on the centr... Read More about Development of a dual flow microfluidic device for the study of barrier systems.

Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment experiences for people with learning disabilities : staff and patient perspectives (2020)
Thesis
McAteer, T. (2020). Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment experiences for people with learning disabilities : staff and patient perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223343

This portfolio thesis has three separate parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and corresponding appendices.
Part One is a systematic literature review that aimed to identify the factors affecting the psychosocial experience of... Read More about Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment experiences for people with learning disabilities : staff and patient perspectives.

Analysing the connection between the strength of emotional reaction invoked within a video game player and the presence of virtual reality technology (2020)
Thesis
Kadow, A. (2020). Analysing the connection between the strength of emotional reaction invoked within a video game player and the presence of virtual reality technology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222844

This thesis examines the potential connection between emotional responses in video games and the presence of virtual reality technology. This connection could establish whether video games can better affect their players’ emotions via the use of the... Read More about Analysing the connection between the strength of emotional reaction invoked within a video game player and the presence of virtual reality technology.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring of priority conservation fish species in UK lentic ecosystems (2020)
Thesis
Di Muri, C. (2020). Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring of priority conservation fish species in UK lentic ecosystems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223124

Freshwater environments cover only a tiny fraction of the planet’s surface, yet they are biodiversity hotspots and support almost half of the global fish diversity, including globally and locally endangered species. In the UK, three species of nation... Read More about Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring of priority conservation fish species in UK lentic ecosystems.

The motions of galaxies within large-scale structures (2020)
Thesis
Bilton, L. E. (2020). The motions of galaxies within large-scale structures. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222954

Galaxy clusters represent one of the largest-scale structures in the Universe, with their en- vironments of varying density being ideal for inducing an increase in activity of the cluster galaxy members and the pervading Intracluster Medium (ICM) bet... Read More about The motions of galaxies within large-scale structures.

Diet and distribution of the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra and American mink, Neovison vison on the River Hull (2020)
Thesis
Teagle, H. (2020). Diet and distribution of the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra and American mink, Neovison vison on the River Hull. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223844

Conflict between the invasive American mink Neovison vision, and native Eurasian otter Lutra lutra has been identified in several studies, however many questions remain surrounding factors contributing to possible co-existence. Furthermore, each spec... Read More about Diet and distribution of the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra and American mink, Neovison vison on the River Hull.

Opportunity identification and exploitation in value chains : a study of innovative food entrepreneurs in Thailand (2020)
Thesis
Chanuban, O. (2020). Opportunity identification and exploitation in value chains : a study of innovative food entrepreneurs in Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222847

Research focus and methodology
Entrepreneurship is a crucial behaviour that drives economic growth and to improve people’s lives. It is seen as a source of income for those who can successfully identify and exploit opportunity to create value and pr... Read More about Opportunity identification and exploitation in value chains : a study of innovative food entrepreneurs in Thailand.

An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function (2020)
Thesis
Ahmed, Y. (2020). An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, The University of Hull and The University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4200904

Atherosclerosis is a major underlying cause in cardiovascular disease and a significant health concern in developed countries. Part of the mechanism by which platelets are linked to this process is via their activation by oxidised Low-Density Lipopro... Read More about An investigation into the effect of oxLDL and cyclic nucleotides on platelet cytoskeletal function.

The phenomenological experience of autobiographical memory in postnatally depressed and non-depressed mothers (2020)
Thesis
Parker, S. S. (2020). The phenomenological experience of autobiographical memory in postnatally depressed and non-depressed mothers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223065

Postnatal depression (PND) is a highly prevalent mental health condition, which has debilitating consequences for both maternal and child wellbeing. A number of risk factors for PND have been identified, from each of psychological, socioeconomic and... Read More about The phenomenological experience of autobiographical memory in postnatally depressed and non-depressed mothers.

An evaluation of the temporal changes, distribution and abundance of the UK overwintering population of pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) and an assessment of the North Norfolk population wintering foraging ranges (2020)
Thesis
Stone, J. M. (2020). An evaluation of the temporal changes, distribution and abundance of the UK overwintering population of pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) and an assessment of the North Norfolk population wintering foraging ranges. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223332

Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) is a high arctic breeder, breeding in Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard. There are two distinct sub-populations, both of which migrate and winter in North West Europe. The largest of these populations’ breeds in... Read More about An evaluation of the temporal changes, distribution and abundance of the UK overwintering population of pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) and an assessment of the North Norfolk population wintering foraging ranges.

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.

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.

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.