All Outputs (3461)

The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts (2021)
Thesis
Alam, A. (2021). The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224279

We utilised data from Galaxy Zoo, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and Yang et al. (2007) catalogue to determine if a galaxy’s orientation, i.e. whether it is viewed edge-on or face-on, impacts the number of observed neighbour galaxies. The results showed th... Read More about The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts.

Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish (2021)
Thesis
McLean, S. E. (2021). Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224172

Cerebral lateralisation or ‘laterality’, the partitioning of different cognitive functions in specific brain hemispheres, is a selectively advantageous trait that can enhance cognition. The selective advantages of exhibiting laterality are hypothesis... Read More about Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish.

Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit (2021)
Thesis
Howcroft, M. (2021). Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223753

This thesis investigates how civic pride and shame have shaped the political cultures and cultural behaviours of Kingston Upon Hull between 2010-2020. In 2016, Hull voted ‘overwhelmingly’ to leave the European Union - a decision interpreted by many a... Read More about Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit.

Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence (2021)
Thesis
Robinson, E. (2021). Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223666

The portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and supporting appendices.
Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring the themes that represent the experiences of people experiencing h... Read More about Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence.

Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis (2021)
Thesis
Magowan, E. C. (2021). Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223730

This portfolio thesis comprises of three main parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices.
Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring qualitative literature about the experiences of relationships for individu... Read More about Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis.

Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum (2021)
Thesis
Hussein, N. (2021). Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223672

Congenital heart surgery is a technically challenging subspecialty of cardiothoracic surgery. This is due to a combination of factors including the rarity and variety of pathology and the small patient size. This coupled with the increasing public sc... Read More about Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum.

A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH) (2021)
Thesis
Smith, O. (. A. M. (2021). A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH). (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223783

This is the first study in the field of Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia (CAWH) that asks patients what matters to them in terms of their Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and how their hernia affects this using qualitative methodology.
15 patient... Read More about A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH).

An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm (2021)
Thesis
Tattersdill, L. R. (2021). An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223460

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper. Taken together they provide a greater understanding of the experiences of young people’s self-harm amongst parents and famil... Read More about An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm.

Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance (2021)
Thesis
Sharma, V. (2021). Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224158

In this thesis, a novel machine learning technique to extract text-based information from scanned images has been developed. This information extraction is performed in the context of scanned invoices and bills used in financial transactions. These f... Read More about Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance.

Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications (2021)
Thesis
Wang, K. (2021). Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223398

In this thesis, a number of Schiff base compounds and their complexes have been synthesized and fully characterized. Moreover, some applications including their use in catalysis, specifically the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters, is discl... Read More about Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications.

Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union (2021)
Thesis
Hayes, C. J. (2021). Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224417

This thesis researched the effects deglobalisation and financial technology are having on the United Kingdom, United States and European Union since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Particular attention is paid to financial services, as it is... Read More about Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union.

Edible surfactants at fluid-fluid interfaces (2021)
Thesis
Liu, Y. (2021). Edible surfactants at fluid-fluid interfaces. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223435

This thesis probes into the adsorption properties of several edible surfactants/fats at a range of fluid-fluid interfaces, e.g. air-oil, air-water and water-oil. Based on this, various colloidal materials are fabricated including aqueous and oil foam... Read More about Edible surfactants at fluid-fluid interfaces.

Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians (2021)
Thesis
George, A. J. (2021). Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223733

Self-harm is a growing concern within society and is often understood as reflecting mental ‘illness’. However, attending to the ‘bigger picture’ when thinking about self-harm is helpful for making sense of self-harm, both for individuals and ecologic... Read More about Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians.

Learning from adoptive families : what are their experiences of children’s development and the support they receive? (2021)
Thesis
Robinson, C. A. (2021). Learning from adoptive families : what are their experiences of children’s development and the support they receive?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223638

This portfolio consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper, the combination of which provide greater insight into the experiences of adoptive families. Specifically, in the domains of post-ad... Read More about Learning from adoptive families : what are their experiences of children’s development and the support they receive?.

New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies (2021)
Thesis
Xing, T. (2021). New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223659

In this thesis, a series of V, Ti, Li and Pb compounds have been synthesized and fully characterized. The catalytic performance of these pre-catalysts towards different polymerization reactions, including ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic e... Read More about New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies.

Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives (2021)
Thesis
Holmes, H. (2021). Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223697

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one, the systematic literature review, focuses on patients’ psychological experiences of critical care across the il... Read More about Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives.

Exploring the impact of digital technology on women’s employment in Saudi Arabia (2021)
Thesis
Gadi, N. H. (2021). Exploring the impact of digital technology on women’s employment in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223632

Digital technology is revolutionising employment, creating new job opportunities while disrupting traditional occupations. Few studies, however, have examined the impact of technology on women’s employment in developing countries. There is a scarcity... Read More about Exploring the impact of digital technology on women’s employment in Saudi Arabia.

The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE) (2021)
Thesis
Short, K. (2021). The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223703

Little research exists on the use of differential ratings of perceived exertion (dRPE) in youth soccer, with no research during bio-banded small-sided games (SSGs). Biobanding categorises players based upon maturity status rather than chronological a... Read More about The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE).

Outreach, selection, retention: a critical examination of widening participation mechanisms in UK medical education (2021)
Thesis
Dueñas, A. N. (2021). Outreach, selection, retention: a critical examination of widening participation mechanisms in UK medical education. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223387

While recent years have seen the gradual diversification of the field, medical education in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to face issues recruiting individuals from low and representative socioeconomic backgrounds. Widening participation (WP) pro... Read More about Outreach, selection, retention: a critical examination of widening participation mechanisms in UK medical education.

An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work (2021)
Thesis
Reading, K. H. (2021). An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223563

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. The thesis seeks to explore the positive experiences associated with well-being in healthcare professionals working in the intensive car... Read More about An exploration of how healthcare professionals working within intensive care experience the factors which contribute to individual and relational well-being at work.