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Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market (2020)
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Elgendi, H. Y. H. (2020). Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4354060

Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions arguably represent one of the most significant events that firms might experience over their lifecycles; yet many transactions are value-neutral or value-destroying for shareholders of acquiring firms. Throug... Read More about Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market.

A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course (2020)
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Gibbs, J. C. (2020). A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222724

This research explores the expectations, perceptions and experiences of a small sample of pre-service secondary teachers on practicum during their one-year teacher- training course. The practicum is a significant preparation for teaching and for some... Read More about A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course.

The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman (2020)
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Al-Shammakhi, K. N. (2020). The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222425

Researchers in Oman have criticised the teachers’ professional development system, blaming the Ministry of education (MOE) for the mismatch between what has been provided as continuous professional development (CPD) training courses and what are teac... Read More about The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman.

The duration and influencing factors of patient delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a high burden area, Thailand (2020)
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Kampanart Chaychoowong. (2020). The duration and influencing factors of patient delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a high burden area, Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223068

Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Although there have been many campaigns and strategies to end tuberculosis across the world for over two decades, it still remains in the... Read More about The duration and influencing factors of patient delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a high burden area, Thailand.

The effects of gravitation and fluid dynamics on velocity estimation by stagnation point method of a minor galaxy cluster merger, by analysis of full hydro + N-body simulations (2020)
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Fish, T. M. (2020). The effects of gravitation and fluid dynamics on velocity estimation by stagnation point method of a minor galaxy cluster merger, by analysis of full hydro + N-body simulations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224503

Galaxy clusters are collections of galaxies that grow by merging with galaxies or other clusters. Galaxy clusters are predominantly dark matter and a hot plasma called the intracluster medium (ICM), which can be observed through X-ray bright emission... Read More about The effects of gravitation and fluid dynamics on velocity estimation by stagnation point method of a minor galaxy cluster merger, by analysis of full hydro + N-body simulations.

Use of wearable technology in the treatment of mental health difficulties and chronic pain (2020)
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Dalton, J.-E. (2020). Use of wearable technology in the treatment of mental health difficulties and chronic pain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222947

This portfolio thesis has three parts: a Systematic Literature Review followed by an empirical research study and finally, a set of appendices. This thesis explored the potential uses of wearable technology in the treatment of mental health difficult... Read More about Use of wearable technology in the treatment of mental health difficulties and chronic pain.

Learning from teenage boys from low-income families : attitudes towards expressing emotions and seeking support in times of distress (2020)
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Harrison, M. (2020). Learning from teenage boys from low-income families : attitudes towards expressing emotions and seeking support in times of distress. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223137

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices. Part One: A systematic literature review featuring the available research regarding barriers to help-seeking for mental health d... Read More about Learning from teenage boys from low-income families : attitudes towards expressing emotions and seeking support in times of distress.

Development and feasibility testing of a webpage-based diabetes education in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in China (2020)
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Zhao, X. (2020). Development and feasibility testing of a webpage-based diabetes education in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222971

Aim: This study aimed to develop a diabetes mellitus educational material specifically for 10-19-year adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) based on the health belief model, and to develop webpages for adolescents to study the material.... Read More about Development and feasibility testing of a webpage-based diabetes education in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in China.

Adoptive parents' journey to understanding their child : parental training, childhood wellbeing and child sensory development (2020)
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Davis, S. (2020). Adoptive parents' journey to understanding their child : parental training, childhood wellbeing and child sensory development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223681

This portfolio thesis has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the journey adoptive parents experience when trying to understand their adopted children. The first se... Read More about Adoptive parents' journey to understanding their child : parental training, childhood wellbeing and child sensory development.

Investigation of the roles of the actin cytoskeleton remodelling proteins coronin and CAP1 in platelet function (2020)
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Riley, D. R. J. (2020). Investigation of the roles of the actin cytoskeleton remodelling proteins coronin and CAP1 in platelet function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223044

Platelets undergo profound rapid F-actin cytoskeleton remodeling and experience morphological and functional changes in response to receptor-mediated signaling from damaged blood vessel walls. The evolutionarily conserved proteins coronin 1 and adeny... Read More about Investigation of the roles of the actin cytoskeleton remodelling proteins coronin and CAP1 in platelet function.

A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury (2020)
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Hayes, S. C. (2020). A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222965

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex medical condition with multiple sequelae. The level and severity of a lesion will determine the degree of disability and associated co- morbidities, the most obvious of which is paralysis. Other concomitant issue... Read More about A biomechanical investigation of seated balance and upright mobility with a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with a spinal cord injury.

Exploring the experiences of paediatric diabetes professionals : the therapeutic relationship, compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction (2020)
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Adams, C. J. (2020). Exploring the experiences of paediatric diabetes professionals : the therapeutic relationship, compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222887

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systemic literature review, an empirical paper and the corresponding appendices. Part one is a literature review exploring the literature surrounding the development and maintenance of the therapeuti... Read More about Exploring the experiences of paediatric diabetes professionals : the therapeutic relationship, compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction.

The impact of targeted educational activities on the intercultural communicative competence of study abroad students in higher education (2020)
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Tarabusi, L. (2020). The impact of targeted educational activities on the intercultural communicative competence of study abroad students in higher education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222982

This study explored the impact of targeted educational activities on the development of the Intercultural Communicative Competence of study abroad students at tertiary level. Specifically, the learning activities were integrated into Italian L2 cours... Read More about The impact of targeted educational activities on the intercultural communicative competence of study abroad students in higher education.

Post contractual governance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) : an institutional analysis of a Ugandan case (2020)
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Onyoin, M. (2020). Post contractual governance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) : an institutional analysis of a Ugandan case. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222614

There are significant indications that Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model of organization will continue to gain prominence and usability in the provision of public services and in the development, operation and maintenance of public infrastructur... Read More about Post contractual governance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) : an institutional analysis of a Ugandan case.

The body project : transhumanism, posthumanism and modification in twentieth century cyberpunk (2020)
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Dag, G. (2020). The body project : transhumanism, posthumanism and modification in twentieth century cyberpunk. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223103

This thesis focuses upon the social, cultural and political implications of employing radical body modification practices through an analysis of late twentieth century cyberpunk texts. Using the early works of William Gibson, Rudy Rucker and George A... Read More about The body project : transhumanism, posthumanism and modification in twentieth century cyberpunk.

An analysis of the influence of environment, process and factors in organisational learning : a qualitative study of a firm in the Middle East (2020)
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Al Kalbani, S. N. K. (2020). An analysis of the influence of environment, process and factors in organisational learning : a qualitative study of a firm in the Middle East. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222589

This thesis explores the operation of organisational learning (OL) in the Middle Eastern context in order to provide a deep understanding of the significance of a supportive environment, a productive learning process and appropriate workplace conditi... Read More about An analysis of the influence of environment, process and factors in organisational learning : a qualitative study of a firm in the Middle East.

Exploratory analysis of a systemic approach to study supply chain integration potential in the UK offshore wind industry (2020)
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Danilova, J. (2020). Exploratory analysis of a systemic approach to study supply chain integration potential in the UK offshore wind industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223078

Emphasis has been placed on supply chain management (SCM) and supply chain integration (SCI) within the offshore wind (OSW) industry in the United Kingdom (UK). The UK government has shown an interest in developing a technologically advanced, skilful... Read More about Exploratory analysis of a systemic approach to study supply chain integration potential in the UK offshore wind industry.

Reading the academic library : an exploration of the conceived, perceived and lived spaces of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull (2020)
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Fallin, L. (2020). Reading the academic library : an exploration of the conceived, perceived and lived spaces of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223604

Focusing on the perspectives of ‘library users’, this thesis argues for a reconsideration of dominant conceptions of academic libraries as dusty repositories of books and restrictive study spaces. Using the Brynmor Jones Library (BJL) at the Universi... Read More about Reading the academic library : an exploration of the conceived, perceived and lived spaces of the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull.

Addressing the elephant in the room – managing low-level disruption in the primary classroom (2020)
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Witham, S. A. (2020). Addressing the elephant in the room – managing low-level disruption in the primary classroom. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222869

In primary education the high numbers of pupils being permanently excluded due to low-level disruptive behaviour that is displayed in the classroom are a significant problem for educators, parents and politicians. Research has shown that teachers fee... Read More about Addressing the elephant in the room – managing low-level disruption in the primary classroom.

Determining the structure and effects of message sensation value in threatening anti-smoking adverts : a young adult perspective (2020)
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Mahmoud, H. (2020). Determining the structure and effects of message sensation value in threatening anti-smoking adverts : a young adult perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223029

There is no doubt that anti-smoking campaigns help with other anti-smoking policy to reduce the number of smokers in the UK and indeed globally, through their cumulative effects on their target audiences. However, the effectiveness and impact of such... Read More about Determining the structure and effects of message sensation value in threatening anti-smoking adverts : a young adult perspective.