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Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women (2021)
Thesis
Adekeye, E. A. O. (2021). Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223503

This portfolio consists of: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. The thesis explored Black women’s experiences of miscarriage and the help-seeking behaviours afterwards as well as barriers. Part one is a syst... Read More about Exploring the experiences of miscarriage and help seeking afterwards amongst black women.

Investigating the flow of compassion, course withdrawal and persistence factors within university (2021)
Thesis
Donaghy, A. (2021). Investigating the flow of compassion, course withdrawal and persistence factors within university. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223635

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts, a systematic literature review, an empirical report and supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review which aimed to explore factors associated with UK undergraduates contempla... Read More about Investigating the flow of compassion, course withdrawal and persistence factors within university.

Investigating the role of arginine methylation in glioblastoma using biomicrofluidics (2021)
Thesis
Samuel, S. F. (2021). Investigating the role of arginine methylation in glioblastoma using biomicrofluidics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223865

Despite intense research, the prognosis of patients with glioblastoma (GBM) remains extremely poor, with a median survival of 1.5 years after diagnosis. The need for new therapeutic options is therefore a vital step towards securing a better outlook... Read More about Investigating the role of arginine methylation in glioblastoma using biomicrofluidics.

“What if you don't feel ‘disadvantaged’ and you’re being called that?”: an exploration of young people’s perspectives on the ‘disadvantaged’ label in an English secondary school (2021)
Thesis
Jones, A. R. (2021). “What if you don't feel ‘disadvantaged’ and you’re being called that?”: an exploration of young people’s perspectives on the ‘disadvantaged’ label in an English secondary school. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223542

In education policy, the term ‘disadvantaged’ is used to label young people who face socio-economic inequity and thus, in schools where policy is enacted. This thesis argues that the ‘disadvantaged’ label is problematic as it implies that young peopl... Read More about “What if you don't feel ‘disadvantaged’ and you’re being called that?”: an exploration of young people’s perspectives on the ‘disadvantaged’ label in an English secondary school.

The relationship between critical flicker fusion threshold and executive function across the autistic trait spectrum (2021)
Thesis
Cowling, S. S. (2021). The relationship between critical flicker fusion threshold and executive function across the autistic trait spectrum. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223371

Previous research by Mewborn et al. (2015) investigating the link between Critical Flicker Fusion Threshold (CFFT) and higher-order cognitive functions found a significant correlation between CFFT and executive function, as measured by scores from th... Read More about The relationship between critical flicker fusion threshold and executive function across the autistic trait spectrum.

Marginalization and identity : the case of the Bulgarian face-veil ban (2021)
Thesis
Vachkova, M. (2021). Marginalization and identity : the case of the Bulgarian face-veil ban. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223598

This thesis investigates the face-veiling ban in Bulgaria. The data were collected via semi-structured discussions with participants coming from all the main Muslim minorities in Bulgaria. Respondents were asked about their attitudes to the face-veil... Read More about Marginalization and identity : the case of the Bulgarian face-veil ban.

Overview of Cochrane systematic reviews of early enteral feeding strategies for improving growth and reducing necrotising enterocolitis in very preterm or very low birth weight infants (2021)
Thesis
Walsh, V. (2021). Overview of Cochrane systematic reviews of early enteral feeding strategies for improving growth and reducing necrotising enterocolitis in very preterm or very low birth weight infants. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223645

Background: Balancing nutrition for healthy growth and development of preterm infants while avoiding necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) and consequences of prolonged parenteral nutrition remains one of the greatest challenges in neonatal care. Early en... Read More about Overview of Cochrane systematic reviews of early enteral feeding strategies for improving growth and reducing necrotising enterocolitis in very preterm or very low birth weight infants.

Biomechanical form and function in primate seed predators : common solutions for similar mechanical challenges? (2021)
Thesis
Hunter, E. M. (2021). Biomechanical form and function in primate seed predators : common solutions for similar mechanical challenges?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223650

Seed predation, as seen in a diverse range of primate species, is a specialist diet in which seeds are accessed via the breakdown of stress-resistant external protective layers. This diet is considered mechanically challenging, requiring high forces... Read More about Biomechanical form and function in primate seed predators : common solutions for similar mechanical challenges?.

Bridges and barriers to developing visual literacy in UK undergraduates (2021)
Thesis
Bartram, J. A. (2021). Bridges and barriers to developing visual literacy in UK undergraduates. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223611

Today’s communication is multimedia and visually-rich. However, there is a possibility that many students leave university without the visual literacy they need to understand the multifaceted role that visuals can play in such messages or to create s... Read More about Bridges and barriers to developing visual literacy in UK undergraduates.

Reconstruing future conditionality in English jurisprudence : revealing ancient purposes for common law ‘lives in being’ (2021)
Thesis
Pratt, S. D. (2021). Reconstruing future conditionality in English jurisprudence : revealing ancient purposes for common law ‘lives in being’. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223246

This thesis offers a reassessment of conditionality and perpetuity in English jurisprudence. Here, Chapters 1 to 3 lay important conceptual and historical foundations by exploring how external juristic and philosophical traditions influenced the earl... Read More about Reconstruing future conditionality in English jurisprudence : revealing ancient purposes for common law ‘lives in being’.

The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games (2021)
Thesis
Stringer, A. (2021). The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223424

The aims of this thesis were to examine the effects of bio-banding on academy soccer player technical and tactical characteristics during small-sided game match-play and investigate if different methods of estimating maturation effected player perfor... Read More about The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games.

Key success factors facilitating SME ecommerce in developing countries : evidence from Indonesia (2021)
Thesis
Saputra, H. (2021). Key success factors facilitating SME ecommerce in developing countries : evidence from Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223577

This research is mix method research (qualitative and quantitative) which have two main objectives observing the evidence from Indonesia. Firstly, to identify the key success factors facilitating SME ecommerce in developing countries especially in po... Read More about Key success factors facilitating SME ecommerce in developing countries : evidence from Indonesia.

Advanced nanotechnologies for overcoming antimicrobial resistance (2021)
Thesis
Weldrick, P. J. (2021). Advanced nanotechnologies for overcoming antimicrobial resistance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223262

Multidrug-resistant pathogens are prevalent in chronic wounds. There is an urgent need to develop novel antimicrobials and formulation strategies to overcome antibiotic resistance and provide a safe alternative to traditional antibiotics. Chapter 2 a... Read More about Advanced nanotechnologies for overcoming antimicrobial resistance.

Does a ‘natural environment’ increase growth and reduce the mortality of Litopenaeus vannamei within a closed aquaculture system (2021)
Thesis
Maidment-Blundell, A. (2021). Does a ‘natural environment’ increase growth and reduce the mortality of Litopenaeus vannamei within a closed aquaculture system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223778

This investigation is into the ability to produce similar or increased levels of prawn growth and a reduction in mortality within two different enriched environments, compared to commercial standard of a bare environment. This is to address limitatio... Read More about Does a ‘natural environment’ increase growth and reduce the mortality of Litopenaeus vannamei within a closed aquaculture system.

Investigation of UV and IR Laser Processing of Single- Crystalline 4H:SiC and Characterisation of Laser Grown Graphene Derivatives (2021)
Thesis
Mohammed, A. F. (2021). Investigation of UV and IR Laser Processing of Single- Crystalline 4H:SiC and Characterisation of Laser Grown Graphene Derivatives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223516

The formation of graphene (G) on the surface of silicon carbide (SiC) has gathered interest over recent years as a potential component in high power nano and microdevices. However, it is still in the early stages of research, therefore there are many... Read More about Investigation of UV and IR Laser Processing of Single- Crystalline 4H:SiC and Characterisation of Laser Grown Graphene Derivatives.

Simulated marine plastics pollution weathering : a novel laboratory system for weathering plastics (2021)
Thesis
McCumskay, R. (2021). Simulated marine plastics pollution weathering : a novel laboratory system for weathering plastics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223038

Over the last three years there has been a call for more environmentally relevant laboratory weathering experiments. These experiments would require well-defined reaction conditions and standardised reporting of both the rate of degradation and metho... Read More about Simulated marine plastics pollution weathering : a novel laboratory system for weathering plastics.

How does the health status of older migrants compare to the Canadian and Australian-born population? (2021)
Thesis
Kariuki, M. (2021). How does the health status of older migrants compare to the Canadian and Australian-born population?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223445

Background: Despite Australia’s and Canada’s rich migration history and the well-known challenges posed by an ageing heterogenous migrant population, little attention has been paid to the health of older migrants in research, policy and practice. Ai... Read More about How does the health status of older migrants compare to the Canadian and Australian-born population?.

On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies (2021)
Thesis
Houseago, R. (2021). On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4200892

Aquatic vegetation canopies, including seagrasses, provide a host of ecosystem services within coastal environments. The environmental, social, and economic benefits are primarily controlled by the detailed interactions between hydrodynamics and cano... Read More about On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies.

Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system (2021)
Thesis
Yu, M. (2021). Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4251471

To tackle the crisis of climate change, increasing the use of renewable energy and enhancing the efficiency of the energy systems are crucial to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities and resilience. This research aims to develop a novel... Read More about Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system.