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Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives (2019)
Thesis
Kowalski Bellamy, A. (2019). Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221961

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:
Part one- Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review integrates the findings of future health care professionals’ attitudes towards terminations. A systematic search of the literatur... Read More about Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives.

Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City (2019)
Thesis
Gallais, C. (2019). Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221975

This thesis is about primary caregiving fathers in New York City. It aims to explore the changing nature of masculinities in relation to fatherhood. Starting with the premise that not all masculinities are equal, it asks whether, and if yes, how, dif... Read More about Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City.

Can routine cardiovascular measures when combined with patient demographics better determine the extent of exercise capacity in patients with heart failure? (2019)
Thesis
Hossain, R. (2019). Can routine cardiovascular measures when combined with patient demographics better determine the extent of exercise capacity in patients with heart failure?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222444

Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (2019)
Thesis
Fada, R. (2019). Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223885

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and a corresponding set of appendices.
Part one: Systematic Literature Review
This systematic review aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators for... Read More about Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.

Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty (2019)
Thesis
Cleasby, J. (2019). Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222109

This portfolio thesis includes three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study and supporting appendices.

Part one, the systematic literature review, looked at the effectiveness of mental health campaigns at engaging men and analys... Read More about Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty.

Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities (2019)
Thesis
Hinsby, C. (2019). Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221840

Background: Research exploring self-identity has focused on the meaning of having an intellectual disability with the risk of overshadowing other aspects that affect how people view themselves.

Method: This systematic literature review explores th... Read More about Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training (2019)
Thesis
Enderstein, A.-M. (2019). Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222940

The last six decades have seen measurable progress in equality policies and projects in Europe, but as existing research demonstrates, this work is characterised by paradoxes and faces significant opposition in the current sociopolitical environment.... Read More about Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training.

Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity (2019)
Thesis
Jones, C. (2019). Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222157

Abstract
Introduction and background

There is an expectation that everyone feels sexual attraction and sexual desire and that these feelings begin in adolescence. This is called the sexual assumption (Carrigan, 2011). Sexual attraction and desire... Read More about Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity.

The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India (2019)
Thesis
Alharthi, L. S. A. (2019). The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4912925

This thesis addresses neo-historical novels dealing with the legacy of the British Empire and its enduring impact on family. It focuses on the colonial experience in three countries colonized by Britain: Egypt, Ireland and India. It examines fives ne... Read More about The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India.

A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE (2019)
Thesis
Benelhaj, N. E. (2019). A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222310

Background: The clinical course of incidental pulmonary embolism in cancer population represents an area of controversy. It presents a growing challenge for clinicians because of a lack of prospective data.

Aim: This research aims to investigate t... Read More about A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE.

An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection (2019)
Thesis
Alamrani, N. A. An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4749483

Due to the rapid increase in routine measurement of biomarkers, such as a protein, in blood samples for healthcare monitoring, different techniques have been developed to facilitate this measurement in terms of cost-effective and fast measurement. La... Read More about An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection.

Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment (2019)
Thesis
Chin, P. (2019). Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4287743

Peer learning and peer assessment are well established pedagogies which can support learning and provide a range of benefits, such as improved self-reflection, team working, and communication skills. In recent decades the embedding of peer learning a... Read More about Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment.

Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects (2019)
Thesis
Al-Karadi, M. S. (2019). Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222173

Major cardiac organisations recommended U wave abnormalities should be reported during ECG interpretation. However, U waves cannot be measured in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) due to the obscuring fibrillatory wave.

The first aim of the r... Read More about Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects.

Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging (2019)
Thesis
Price, T. Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4743579

Background:
The use of gallium-68 (68Ga) in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is currently of great interest. This radionuclide can be produced from a small generator allowing easy access to this imaging tool. Recently, [68Ga][Ga(DOTATATE)]... Read More about Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging.

Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set (2019)
Thesis
Ingoe, H. M. A. (2019). Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222060

Aim
To synthesise contemporary evidence for rib fracture fixation, and thereby to fill the gaps in the knowledge required to inform a trial and provide recommendations for future study.

Method
A systematic review of systematic reviews and a meta... Read More about Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set.

Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation (2019)
Thesis
Rimven, G. R. (2019). Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222073

Signal attenuation due to rain scatter is the dominant fade mechanism on the majority of high-capacity microwave telecommunications links, both terrestrial and Earth-space. These links carry a large proportion of the information that underpins the wa... Read More about Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation.

Foreign direct investments and natural resources : an empirical study on the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) (2019)
Thesis
Elheddad, M. M. (2019). Foreign direct investments and natural resources : an empirical study on the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4267239

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key source of technology transfer, economic growth and development, but many resource-rich economies attract less FDI compared to resource-poor countries. In light of this, it is surprising that there are very few... Read More about Foreign direct investments and natural resources : an empirical study on the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC).

Malaysian cultural identities and their influence on entrepreneurial intention and practice (2019)
Thesis
Ismail, I. (2019). Malaysian cultural identities and their influence on entrepreneurial intention and practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4269898

Within Malaysia’s developing economic context, policies have been designed to address the perceived inequality in wealth and income distribution among the Malay population. The Malaysian government plays a major role in promoting Malays’ interest tow... Read More about Malaysian cultural identities and their influence on entrepreneurial intention and practice.

Novel nanoparticle formulations for antimicrobial action (2019)
Thesis
Al-Mamoori, A. F. H. (2019). Novel nanoparticle formulations for antimicrobial action. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224292

Colloidal particles are being extensively studied in various antimicrobial applications due to their small size, enormous surface area to volume ratio and ability to exhibit a wide spectrum of antibacterial, antifungal, antialgal and antiviral action... Read More about Novel nanoparticle formulations for antimicrobial action.

Privatisation : a Saudi case of implementation and organisational change (2019)
Thesis
Gasim, M. G. (2019). Privatisation : a Saudi case of implementation and organisational change. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221741

Privatisation has gained increased attention throughout the world since its emergence in the 1970s. It is argued that countries have adopted different privatisation programmes due to two main reasons; poor economic conditions and low performance of S... Read More about Privatisation : a Saudi case of implementation and organisational change.