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'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815 (2009)
Thesis
Dacam, J. H. (2009). 'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209462

The Royal Navy during the period between the end of the American Revolutionary War and the defeat of Napoleon had a record of success that was second to none, but it has long been held that this reputation was secured at the expense of its crews, who... Read More about 'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815.

The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities (2009)
Thesis
Churchill, H. R. (2009). The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212874

This study examines the influence of intertidal macroalgae on sediment accumulation, and the effect of sediment cover on intertidal community structure.

Three shores on the North Yorkshire coast, England, were used to investigate differences in th... Read More about The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities.

Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena (2009)
Thesis
Stockdale, R.-J. (2009). Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213020

Existing flow measurement methods in natural gravel rivers are largely based on a series of point measurements detached from the dynamic nature of river flow. Traditional measurement methods are limited in many environments and locations due to an in... Read More about Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena.

The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance (2009)
Thesis
Moore, L. J. S. (2009). The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213085

The aim of this thesis was to investigate the effect that consuming pre- and post exercise meals, varying in GI, would have on physiological responses and subsequent endurance performance.

Study 1 investigated the effects of consuming either a low... Read More about The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance.

Parallel kinetic resolutions using active esters (2009)
Thesis
Coulbeck, E. (2009). Parallel kinetic resolutions using active esters. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209265

Obtaining enantiomerically pure compounds is of major importance in modern organic chemistry; the resolution of racemic compounds is a very useful and practical method of achieving this. Parallel kinetic resolutions are an interesting variation on th... Read More about Parallel kinetic resolutions using active esters.

Predicting cardiovascular risks using pattern recognition and data mining. (2009)
Thesis
Nguyen, T. T. T. (2009). Predicting cardiovascular risks using pattern recognition and data mining. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209582

This thesis presents the use of pattern recognition and data mining techniques into risk prediction models in the clinical domain of cardiovascular medicine. The data is modelled and classified by using a number of alternative pattern recognition and... Read More about Predicting cardiovascular risks using pattern recognition and data mining..

The behaviours and spatial distributions of captive sand tiger sharks (Carcharius taurus) in a marine aquarium (2009)
Thesis
Nicholson, C. H. Z. (2009). The behaviours and spatial distributions of captive sand tiger sharks (Carcharius taurus) in a marine aquarium. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215931

This study was conducted between January 2003 and November 2004 to determine the effects of season (mating and non-mating), feeding regime and time period on voluntary swimming speeds, spatial distribution and behaviours of sand tiger sharks (Carchar... Read More about The behaviours and spatial distributions of captive sand tiger sharks (Carcharius taurus) in a marine aquarium.

Preparation and evaluation of low migration oligomeric photoinitiators with a repeating photoactive site (2009)
Thesis
Yardley, P. (2009). Preparation and evaluation of low migration oligomeric photoinitiators with a repeating photoactive site. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218406

UV-curing is an efficient, environmentally friendly technology used extensively for a variety of applications including food packaging. Its limitation is that small photoinitiator molecules may migrate into the foodstuff which, although not necessari... Read More about Preparation and evaluation of low migration oligomeric photoinitiators with a repeating photoactive site.

Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt (2009)
Thesis
El Safty, M. N. E. D. (2009). Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209159

This study seeks to explore how the network of auditing in an electronic environment, in the Egyptian context, is constituted. To understand how this network is constituted, the study explores the main actors that have an influence on auditing in ele... Read More about Auditing in electronic environments from an actor-network theory perspective : case of Egypt.

The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia (2009)
Thesis
Starkie, R. (2009). The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209194

Growing interest in the nature of social cognition in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has led to an increase in research investigating the possibility of rehabilitating identified deficits. A model for describing the relationship between dif... Read More about The relationship between theory of mind, empathy and social functioning in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion (2009)
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Avison, R. (2009). Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209211

This research portfolio is divided into three parts:

Part one is a systematic literature review titled ?Factors associated with relationship stability following brain injury: A systematic review of the literature?. Research frequently documents th... Read More about Discrepant illness perceptions in stroke survivor-partner dyads : relationship to psychological adjustment and expressed emotion.

The effect of pain site on the experience of pain (2009)
Thesis
Olojugba, O. K. (2009). The effect of pain site on the experience of pain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209225

This portfolio is made up of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review in which the
theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to male and female experiences of chronic pain is reviewed. Part two is an empirical paper whi... Read More about The effect of pain site on the experience of pain.

Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury (2009)
Thesis
Loomes, J. K. (2009). Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209250

This portfolio thesis focuses on psychosocial outcomes following moderate to severeacquired brain injury and is presented in three parts: a literature review, an empiricalstudy and a set of appendixes. Please note, "acquired brain injury" is used in... Read More about Psychosocial outcomes after moderate to severe acquired brain injury.

Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities (2009)
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Crossland, T. R. (2009). Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209303

This portfolio thesis has three parts.

The first part is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities i... Read More about Care-staff perceptions of challenging behaviour in adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality (2009)
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Green, S. (. T. (2009). Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209338

Crime and community have been inextricably linked since New Labour came to power in 1997. The relationship between high crime and community decline is not new and there is a wide range, of criminological theory that explores the link between disadvan... Read More about Crime politics and late modernity : an exploration of community, identity and morality.

Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame (2009)
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Crick, E. (2009). Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209395

Support groups are commonly found to be empowering and constructive of the mental health of those attending, not least within the arena of substance misuse. Shame on the other hand is an emotion that is detrimental to the social functioning and well-... Read More about Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame.

Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions (2009)
Thesis
Wilson, C. (2009). Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210838

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendixes.
Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to interventions for siblings of children... Read More about Siblings of children with ADHD, chronic illness and developmental disorder : psychological impact and interventions.

Psychological change and the Alexander technique (2009)
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Armitage, J. R. (2009). Psychological change and the Alexander technique. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213049

Objectives: The Alexander Technique (AT) is a complementary therapy and holistic approach, which aims to improve psychological and physical well-being. Very little research has assessed the effectiveness of the AT at bringing about psychological chan... Read More about Psychological change and the Alexander technique.

The impact of corporate governance and ownership structure on performance and financial decisions of firms : evidence from Jordan (2009)
Thesis
Alwshah, K. A. A. M. (2009). The impact of corporate governance and ownership structure on performance and financial decisions of firms : evidence from Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214216

The objective of this thesis is to investigate the role of corporate governance and agency conflicts in determining corporate performance, foreign investment and corporate financial decisions. For this purpose, it uses firm-level corporate governance... Read More about The impact of corporate governance and ownership structure on performance and financial decisions of firms : evidence from Jordan.