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Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system (2018)
Thesis
Bateson, A. D. (2018). Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system. (Thesis). University of Hull and University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4567418

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a clinical and research technique used to non-invasively acquire brain activity. EEG is performed using static systems in specialist laboratories where participant mobility is constrained. It is desirable to have EEG s... Read More about Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system.

Identification of audio evoked response potentials in ambulatory EEG data (2018)
Thesis
Alfahad, O. A. (2018). Identification of audio evoked response potentials in ambulatory EEG data. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4398611

Electroencephalography (EEG) is commonly used for observing brain function over a period of time. It employs a set of invasive electrodes on the scalp to measure the electrical activity of the brain. EEG is mainly used by researchers and clinicians t... Read More about Identification of audio evoked response potentials in ambulatory EEG data.

An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia (2018)
Thesis
Pinem, M. L. (2018). An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221998

This thesis is an ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding. Based in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia on the island of Sumatera and a marginalised location in terms of geography, ethnicity, religion, and state policy, the aim of this... Read More about An ethnographic study of women's experiences of breastfeeding in the Karo Highlands of Indonesia.

Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes (2018)
Thesis
Bago Rodríguez, A. M. (2018). Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221229

The concept of a novel stabiliser of oil-water emulsions has been put forward, being the polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) formed between oppositely charged water-soluble polymers in cases where either polymer alone is incapable of stabilising an emulsio... Read More about Novel stabilisation of emulsions with polyelectrolyte complexes.

Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms? (2018)
Thesis
Chegwin, S. T. (2018). Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222645

Background Although a range of evidence suggests links between OCD and autism, there remains a lack of clarity on how symptoms may be related between these disorders. Repetitive traits are key components in both OCD and autism. Understanding the func... Read More about Comparing autism and OCD within a Compulsive and Repetitive Trait framework : do Free Will beliefs predict clinical symptoms?.

Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period (2018)
Thesis
Borrett, A. R. (2018). Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221536

The interwar years have often been depicted as a period characterised by the consolidation and expansion of more progressive attitudes to crime. Reform and rehabilitation challenged retaliation and retribution for primacy in both criminal justice dis... Read More about Reactions to crime, criminality and class in Hull and East Yorkshire during the interwar period.

Techno-economic analysis of hybrid adiabatic compressed-air and biomass gasification energy storage systems for power generation through modelling and simulation (2018)
Thesis
Diyoke, C. (2018). Techno-economic analysis of hybrid adiabatic compressed-air and biomass gasification energy storage systems for power generation through modelling and simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500256

Energy storage has gained an increasing attention as a technology to smoothen out the variations associated with renewable energy power sources and adapt them into a dispatchable product to meet variable demand loads. An energy storage system can be... Read More about Techno-economic analysis of hybrid adiabatic compressed-air and biomass gasification energy storage systems for power generation through modelling and simulation.

Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system (2018)
Thesis
Bateson, A. D. (2018). Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222739

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a clinical and research technique used to non-invasively acquire brain activity. EEG is performed using static systems in specialist laboratories where participant mobility is constrained. It is desirable to have EEG s... Read More about Development and applications of a smartphone-based mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system.

Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells (2018)
Thesis
Ethaeb, A. M. (2018). Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220989

Tissue factor (TF) is the main initiator of blood coagulation. In addition to its procoagulant property, TF has the ability to regulate various functions within cells including proliferation, angiogenesis and apoptosis. These outcomes appear to depen... Read More about Elucidation of the signalling mechanisms involved in TF-mediated apoptosis in endothelial cells.

An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury (2018)
Thesis
Minns, E. L. (2018). An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220983

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of related appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the experience of stigma and factors that affect community integration following an acq... Read More about An exploration of the experiences of stigma and community reintegration following acquired brain injury.

Matrix isolation studies of transition metal halides and main group Lewis acid‒base complexes (2018)
Thesis
Sakr, A. K. A. M. (2018). Matrix isolation studies of transition metal halides and main group Lewis acid‒base complexes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224599

The main purpose of this work was to synthesise and study the binary fluorides of nickel, cobalt and chromium, and the binary halides of palladium and molybdenum in solid argon matrices. Both UV/vis spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy were employed to... Read More about Matrix isolation studies of transition metal halides and main group Lewis acid‒base complexes.

Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis (2018)
Thesis
Thompson, J. A. (2018). Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221539

Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is a non-invasive modality that permits the characterisation of biological processes at the molecular level. Integrin αvβ6 and the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are important receptors in the pathogenesis of vari... Read More about Characterisation of targeted imaging and theranostic agents for cancer and fibrosis.

The effects of plastic related phthalates (DEHP) upon ragworm, Hediste diversicolor (2018)
Thesis
Alnemari, A. M. (2018). The effects of plastic related phthalates (DEHP) upon ragworm, Hediste diversicolor. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224558

The exposure of the general public to phthalates is widespread as well as quite variable. Many human consumer products consist of a range of phthalates as ingredients of plastic materials. These include building materials, clothing, household furnitu... Read More about The effects of plastic related phthalates (DEHP) upon ragworm, Hediste diversicolor.

The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (2018)
Thesis
Egbulonu, A. J. (2018). The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224493

This PhD thesis represents a contribution to the literature on the dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth. It is made up of three empirical essays on corruption, capital flight and economic growth with a particular focus on sub-Sa... Read More about The dynamics of corruption, capital flight and economic growth with panel evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics (2018)
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Chen, Y. (2018). Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222694

This dissertation focuses on three demographic policies that Chinese government adopted after Eonomic reform in 1978: the one-child policy, the two-child policy, and the migration policy. In the first chapter, I employ regional and provincial level d... Read More about Impacts of different demographic policies adopted by the government on the Chinese population dynamics.

The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice (2018)
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Ibrahim, F. (2018). The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222784

Bangladesh has encountered several ready-made garments manufacturing (RMG) industry disasters leading to the loss of valuable human lives due to the factory owner’s tendency to cut corners on safety. In 2013, the safety issue came into the li... Read More about The effect of institutional perspective on safety climate through a mediating role of governance practice.

Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood (2018)
Thesis
Medlock, J. (2018). Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223476

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a malignancy occurring in the bone marrow and blood whereby immature and defective blast cells are overproduced. As a genetic condition, no cure is available. The condition is traditionally managed by treatment relian... Read More about Bioimprinting technologies for removal of myeloblasts from peripheral blood.

Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach (2018)
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Morasae, E. K. (2018). Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222143

In terms of its colorectal cancer profile, Hull is among the worst cities in the UK. A considerable number of colorectal cancer cases in Hull are diagnosed in emergency departments and in their late stages. Several modalities of screening tests (e.g.... Read More about Pathways to colorectal cancer screening in Hull : a complexity informed configurational approach.

Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (2018)
Thesis
Haqzad, Y. S. (2018). Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221969

In chapter 1, short and long term outcomes were assessed in diabetic phenotypes. The phenotypes have been propensity matched for factors that significantly contribute to outcomes. Tablet controlled diabetics have worse short and long term outcomes co... Read More about Myocardial energy metabolism in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.