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Supporting farmers in agro-ecological transition: a systems perspective of farmer experimentation in regenerative grazing in Wales (2024)
Thesis
Moore, F. Supporting farmers in agro-ecological transition: a systems perspective of farmer experimentation in regenerative grazing in Wales. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4871233

Since the 1950s (post World War II), the intensification of farming has eroded the natural capital base underpinning it; resulting in declining soil health, biodiversity loss, and the depleted nutrient density of food. Regenerative farming offers a w... Read More about Supporting farmers in agro-ecological transition: a systems perspective of farmer experimentation in regenerative grazing in Wales.

An exploration of person-centred practices among emergency department physiotherapists (2024)
Thesis
Naylor, J. An exploration of person-centred practices among emergency department physiotherapists. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4871223

Person-centred practice (PCP) constitutes an important, individualising approach that strives to confront a legacy of healthcare paternalism. The biomedical roots of physiotherapy, alongside context-specificity of PCP, hinder realisation of this huma... Read More about An exploration of person-centred practices among emergency department physiotherapists.

Understanding the Phenomenological Experience of Schema Therapy in eating disorders (2024)
Thesis
Cunningham, A. Understanding the Phenomenological Experience of Schema Therapy in eating disorders. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4865950

Introduction: This research investigated the experiences of schema therapy of those with an eating disorder and schema therapists treating eating disorders. Three studies used semi-structured online interviews. Two explored clients’ experiences longi... Read More about Understanding the Phenomenological Experience of Schema Therapy in eating disorders.

Loneliness and Social Capital among older women: An ethnographic exploration in a Northern UK City (2024)
Thesis
Matassini, S. Loneliness and Social Capital among older women: An ethnographic exploration in a Northern UK City. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866265

This ethnographic study explores the experiences of loneliness in older women in a Northern UK City, drawing on the theoretical frameworks of capital. Loneliness is a complex emotional state characterised by sadness, emptiness, and a lack of companio... Read More about Loneliness and Social Capital among older women: An ethnographic exploration in a Northern UK City.

Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery (2024)
Thesis
Shariq, M. H. Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4860398

Buildings account for 40% of overall carbon emissions in the UK which have significant impacts on the environment. The overconsumption of energy for heating and cooling is primarily caused by thermal leakages due to building defects. Existing techniq... Read More about Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery.

Queer Flowers: Queer Erotics, Mourning, and Utopias in the Art of Flowers from the 1920s to the 1980s (2024)
Thesis
Li, W. Queer Flowers: Queer Erotics, Mourning, and Utopias in the Art of Flowers from the 1920s to the 1980s. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4867124

“The analogies between women and flowers have a long history in sex ideology” (Pollock: 2007: 106). Yet queer readings of flowers are sometimes different from heterosexual and patriarchal perspective. Some gender-queer artists have refused to see flo... Read More about Queer Flowers: Queer Erotics, Mourning, and Utopias in the Art of Flowers from the 1920s to the 1980s.

An investigation into the TRPV1-CGRP signalling pathway in vessel development (2024)
Thesis
Bates, A. An investigation into the TRPV1-CGRP signalling pathway in vessel development. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4865918

TRPV1 is a non-selective cation channel which is activated through various different factors including, but not limited to, raised temperature and acidic pH. It has been linked in the past to endothelial cell proliferation in acidic conditions, but a... Read More about An investigation into the TRPV1-CGRP signalling pathway in vessel development.

Leadership and the LGBT community: an exploration of how competing identities lead to fluctuations in concept of ability. (2024)
Thesis
Priestnall, C. Leadership and the LGBT community: an exploration of how competing identities lead to fluctuations in concept of ability. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866528

This research investigates identity development among LGBT individuals and its impact on the formation of leadership identity. Navigating the complexities of sexual orientation can often be challenging, intensified by societal expectations. During ad... Read More about Leadership and the LGBT community: an exploration of how competing identities lead to fluctuations in concept of ability..

Pd doped mesoporous biochar catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes. (2024)
Thesis
Hornsby, K. Pd doped mesoporous biochar catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866518

The quest to develop Pd doped, sustainable catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of phenylacetylene resulted in the synthesis of two families of materials. Derived from lignocellulosic biomass residues, specifically barley straw, bulk and mesopor... Read More about Pd doped mesoporous biochar catalysts for the selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes..

The biological and physical controls on phytoplankton blooms off the north-east coast of the UK (2024)
Thesis
Hill, D. The biological and physical controls on phytoplankton blooms off the north-east coast of the UK. (Thesis). The University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866477

The North Sea is a highly productive temperate coastal shelf sea which contains important fisheries that provides protein to the global market. This study investigated the biological and physical controls on the different spring bloom events in North... Read More about The biological and physical controls on phytoplankton blooms off the north-east coast of the UK.

Seasonal growth dynamics and blue carbon storage of the intertidal seagrass Zostera noltei (2024)
Thesis
Jackson, A. J. Seasonal growth dynamics and blue carbon storage of the intertidal seagrass Zostera noltei. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4742950

The primary objective of this study was to assess the carbon assimilation potential of a bed of the intertidal seagrass, Zostera noltei, at Spurn Point on the East Yorkshire coastline at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. This population of seagrass, p... Read More about Seasonal growth dynamics and blue carbon storage of the intertidal seagrass Zostera noltei.

A proof of concept study evaluating the role of emerging ultrasound technologies in the active surveillance of localised prostate cancer (2024)
Thesis
Parker, P. C. A proof of concept study evaluating the role of emerging ultrasound technologies in the active surveillance of localised prostate cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866373

Background
Although one in eight men will develop some form of prostate cancer (PCa) within their lifetime, not all PCa is of high-risk of progression. In such cases active surveillance (AS) provides an alternative to radical treatment (Hamdy et al.... Read More about A proof of concept study evaluating the role of emerging ultrasound technologies in the active surveillance of localised prostate cancer.

Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (2024)
Thesis
Page, R. Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4866495

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of liver disorders from fatty accumulation to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The worldwide prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be 30% and it is frequently observed in those living... Read More about Exercise, Postprandial Lipids and Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments. (2024)
Thesis
Card, C. Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4742961

Background
The rising concerns regarding the increase in mental health problems has compelled elite sport to consider the structures they have in place to support the complex needs of high-performing athletes. One outcome of this development has bee... Read More about Exploring the lived experiences of Player welfare officers within elite football and rugby league environments..

Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines (2024)
Thesis
Torrao, L. C. Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4736049

Game engines enable the creation of novel applications that can enhance how art is created and presented and provide new tools to artists. This thesis presents study, research, and development within the frontiers between the arts and computer scienc... Read More about Exploring Creation and Curation as Steps Towards a Gamification of the Arts Through Game Engines.

Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic. (2024)
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Moore, H. W. Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4735994

The modern experience of small wars, referring to armed conflict between belligerents divergent in military power, tactics, and strategies, has been one of infrequent and costly success. Some have attributed these difficulties to the discipline of ‘c... Read More about Oderint dum metuant: Strategic Lessons from the Small Wars Experience of the Roman Republic..

London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war (2024)
Thesis
Dyball, R. London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4706378

The modern history of London, and ultimately its transformation into a global or world city, can be told through its transformative shocks. Here, the focus will be on the Great Fire of 1666, the Great Stink of 1858, and the Blitz of the Second World... Read More about London Shocks: A comparative analysis of urban political institutions and their responses through fire, pollution, and war.

Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels (2024)
Thesis
Peixoto, S. P. F. Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4706368

Dreissenid bivalves, zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha, Pallas, 1771) and quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis, Andrusov, 1897), are small freshwater molluscs native to the Ponto-Caspian region in Eastern Europe. Increasing globalization h... Read More about Improving environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for the detection and monitoring of invasive Dreissenid mussels.