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Family experiences of first episode psychosis (2020)
Thesis
Thornhill, E. (2020). Family experiences of first episode psychosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222853

This portfolio thesis consists of: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. The thesis considers the influence of early psychosis on relationships within families.
Part one is a systematic literature review exploring how fa... Read More about Family experiences of first episode psychosis.

Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study (2020)
Thesis
Ataiyero, Y. O. (2020). Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224084

This research explores the barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers (HCWs). The overall aim was to determine the hand hygiene compliance rate, understand the barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices and val... Read More about Barriers and levers to hand hygiene practices among Nigerian healthcare workers : a mixed methods research study.

Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study (2020)
Thesis
Buture, A. (2020). Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223050

Background: Cluster headache (CH) is a severe primary headache affecting 1/1000 people of the general population. The diagnostic delay, misdiagnosis and mismanagement of CH are well evidenced in the literature. The aim of this doctoral research is to... Read More about Exploring the diagnosis of cluster headache : a multi-method study.

The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand (2020)
Thesis
Nittiya Noysipoom. (2020). The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223018

Background: Dementia is a progressive degenerative brain condition commonly affecting older people. The incidence is increasing worldwide. Dementia affects older people in many different ways, impacting on their physical, emotional, psychological and... Read More about The needs of older persons with early stage dementia from their perspectives : an ethnographic study in northeast Thailand.

Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment (2020)
Thesis
Holmes, L. J. (2020). Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222882

This portfolio comprises of three parts:
Part One: A systematic literature review in which the literature relating to dyadic parental wellbeing during the post-adoptive period is reviewed. Ten studies were identified for inclusion following a system... Read More about Adopted children with underdeveloped sensorimotor systems : exploring parental post-adoptive adjustment, emotional wellbeing and attachment.

Stabilisation and destabilisation of Pickering emulsions (2020)
Thesis
Zheng, R. (2020). Stabilisation and destabilisation of Pickering emulsions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222903

In this thesis, the stabilisation and destabilisation of Pickering emulsions have been investigated. Organic electrolytes are added to hydrophilic silica and partially hydrophobic polystyrene latex particle dispersions to enable them to stabilise emu... Read More about Stabilisation and destabilisation of Pickering emulsions.

Craniofacial growth and development in modern humans and Neanderthals (2020)
Thesis
Landi, F. (2020). Craniofacial growth and development in modern humans and Neanderthals. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222958

This thesis assesses craniofacial growth, development and the dynamics of developmental interactions among cranial regions in modern humans and Neanderthals. To these ends, virtual segmentation, landmarking and Geometric Morphometrics (GM) are applie... Read More about Craniofacial growth and development in modern humans and Neanderthals.

Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality (2020)
Thesis
Palacios-Rodriguez, R. (2020). Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223100

Mexico has lived through several episodes of economic and social unrest during the 1970s, 1980s, and the 1990s. Since then the country has embraced a free-trade agenda and has eventually established itself as a strong manufacturing centre. GDP per ca... Read More about Empirical analysis of consumption in Mexico : determinants, beneficiaries and the effects of inequality.

Essays on the economic consequences of information asymmetry and accounting conservatism in the mergers and acquisitions market (2020)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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.

The impact of targeted educational activities on the intercultural communicative competence of study abroad students in higher education (2020)
Thesis
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.