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A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands (2020)
Thesis
Van Roij, A. M. (2020). A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223119

The main task of the Dutch education policy, Passend Onderwijs (Suitable Education) is creating a covering network of support facilities to provide a suitable place in education for all children. In achieving this the expectation was that one might n... Read More about A study of the impact of Passend Onderwijs on catering for pupils with special educational needs in the Netherlands.

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.

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.

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.

Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution (2020)
Thesis
O’Keeffe, F. P. (2020). Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222962

Stent fracture (SF) is thought to be a major contributor to in-stent restenosis and other adverse clinical events. It has been linked to angulated vessels and bifurcations, where there is often a hinge-motion movement throughout the cardiac cycle. Fi... Read More about Finite element analysis of idealised cardiovascular stents : understanding the influence of artery material models on stent stress distribution.

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.

Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia (2020)
Thesis
Harianto, S. (2020). Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223870

The main purpose of this study is to provide further insights into the relationship between political connections, firms’ internal conflicts of interests, earnings management, and investment inefficiency in the Indonesian capital market. While most s... Read More about Political connections, internal conflicts of interest, earnings management, and investment inefficiency: additional evidence from Indonesia.

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 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.

Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps (2020)
Thesis
Viscomi, F. (2020). Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223352

The aim of this thesis is to study the processes of light matter interaction at the nanoscale in hybrid nano gaps that are made from both metals and dielectrics. This approach enables the possibility to use both the optical properties of a dielectric... Read More about Light matter interaction in hybrid plasmonic/photonic nanogaps.

Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals (2020)
Thesis
Mawuena, E. K. (2020). Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222924

Employee voice is essential in positive work outcomes and harm prevention. However, there is a dearth of research on how power influences voice and silence in organisations (e.g Morrison et al., 2015). This study aims at understanding the implication... Read More about Understanding power in relation to voice and silence on patient safety among surgical professionals in Ghanaian teaching hospitals.

Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study (2020)
Thesis
Onuorah, L. (2020). Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224532

Background Type 2 diabetes is a serious health problem for sub-Saharan African (SSA) immigrants in the UK, who experience worse outcomes than other ethnic groups. There is a paucity in literature on how SSAs living in the UK perceive and respond to... Read More about Exploring the perceptions and behaviours of sub-Saharan Africans living in the UK in relation to type 2 diabetes : an ethnographic study.

Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field (2020)
Thesis
Hall, C. H. (2020). Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223266

Due to most Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) possessing anisotropic properties, it could prove extremely useful to control and manipulate their alignment and orientation. Such control of MOF crystal microrods has previously been demonstrated by use of... Read More about Control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystal alignment and orientation by electric field.

Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory (2020)
Thesis
Borg Cunen, N. (2020). Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223086

Antenatal thoughts and feelings about the fetus are thought to be somewhat predictive of the later parent-child relationship. The parental-fetal tie is, however, poorly understood. The field is plagued by disagreement in existing conceptualisations,... Read More about Parents’ experiences of conceptualising and relating to their unborn child : a constructivist grounded theory.

Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus (2020)
Thesis
Cook, E.-M. E. (2020). Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223339

The current rise of atmospheric CO2 has led to an increased rate of ocean acidification (OA), a process that results in a decrease in oceanic pH. Forecasts predict the rate of OA to further increase, the largest to be seen in the past 300 million yea... Read More about Effects of ocean acidification relevant pH on foraging behaviour and response by the hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus.

Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition (2020)
Thesis
Hallett, T. G. (2020). Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222678

Introduction Hyperosmolarity is a concomitant factor to the hyperglycaemia observed in diabetes mellitus, a disease known to affect the function of endothelial cells and cause vascular damage. Previous studies have found that hyperglycaemia is capab... Read More about Store-operated calcium channels regulated by hyperosmolarity as a mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction in the hypersomolar condition.

The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players (2020)
Thesis
Lowthorpe, A. (2020). The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223010

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of relative pitch size on the tactical, technical, physical and psychological performance of youth academy soccer players, during maturity status ‘bio-banded’ small-sided game (SSG) match play, to eviden... Read More about The influence of pitch size on the efficacy of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ when using a multidisciplinary approach to identify talented adolescent soccer players.

Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system (2020)
Thesis
Shittu, S. (2020). Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222856

Effective thermal management of photovoltaic is essential for improving its conversion efficiency and increasing its life span. Photovoltaics can convert the ultraviolet and visible regions of the solar spectrum into electrical energy directly while... Read More about Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system.

Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music (2020)
Thesis
Catherin, B. (2020). Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223492

This commentary accompanies a portfolio of six compositions written between 2017 and 2019 with different co-makers. It discusses the core question explored in this portfolio: how the idiosyncrasies of the participants (makers, performers, audience m... Read More about Transmission strategies and blossoming participants in my composed music.

Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement (2020)
Thesis
Addy, S. N. (2020). Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222789

The UK public sector spends approximately 12.5% of GDP buying goods and services. Failures in procurement activity are not uncommon. The economic shock of 2008 and now the consequences of Covid-19 mean that preventing failure with better value for mo... Read More about Public sector (PS) procurement : improving the outcomes of procurement.