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Examining the creative tourism potential of intangible archaeological heritage in Alentejo (Portugal) – a study on the role of tourism providers in developing creative archaeological tourism experiences (2018)
Thesis
Ross, D. O. C. (2018). Examining the creative tourism potential of intangible archaeological heritage in Alentejo (Portugal) – a study on the role of tourism providers in developing creative archaeological tourism experiences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223357

This study conceptualises the role of tourism providers in facilitating creative tourism experiences by focusing on their ingenious enterprise. The emphasis is on how they make use of intangible archaeological heritage as tourism resource. Intangible... Read More about Examining the creative tourism potential of intangible archaeological heritage in Alentejo (Portugal) – a study on the role of tourism providers in developing creative archaeological tourism experiences.

Disclosure of voice hearing and mental health problems : experiences and effects (2018)
Thesis
Watkins, S. (2018). Disclosure of voice hearing and mental health problems : experiences and effects. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220581

Research suggests that people who experience mental health problems and people who hear voices are likely to experience stigmatising attitudes and discrimination. This portfolio considers the experiences and impact of disclosing these stigmatised exp... Read More about Disclosure of voice hearing and mental health problems : experiences and effects.

Impact of flow regulation and habitat improvement on brown trout in Yorkshire rivers (2018)
Thesis
Stone, T. J. (2018). Impact of flow regulation and habitat improvement on brown trout in Yorkshire rivers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221403

In the UK, reservoirs are a relatively common component of the landscape and provide a variety of functions, including the provision of water to meet industrial, agricultural and societal needs, as well as recreational activities such as sailing and... Read More about Impact of flow regulation and habitat improvement on brown trout in Yorkshire rivers.

Observing the effect of galaxy environment on the evolution of active galactic nuclei in the era of multiplexed wide-field fibre-optic spectroscopy (2018)
Thesis
Gordon, Y. A. (2018). Observing the effect of galaxy environment on the evolution of active galactic nuclei in the era of multiplexed wide-field fibre-optic spectroscopy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220780

In this thesis, we use the environment of active galactic nuclei (AGN) to test AGN unification. Furthermore, we analyse how interaction between the environment and host galaxy can influence AGN evolution. This is done for a range of galaxy densities,... Read More about Observing the effect of galaxy environment on the evolution of active galactic nuclei in the era of multiplexed wide-field fibre-optic spectroscopy.

Integrated HIV and maternal/reproductive health service utilization: trajectory for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe (2018)
Thesis
Gazimbi, M. (2018). Integrated HIV and maternal/reproductive health service utilization: trajectory for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220770

Background: The persistent high mortality related to HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa has prompted calls for scaling-up access to sexual and reproductive health services including family planning as a trajectory to prevent HIV infection. Thus, HIV... Read More about Integrated HIV and maternal/reproductive health service utilization: trajectory for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe.

Electrochemical sensor for the detection of scaling ions in formation water (2018)
Thesis
Crapnell, R. D. (2018). Electrochemical sensor for the detection of scaling ions in formation water. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4628886

This thesis aims to develop appropriate sensing chemistry for the electrochemical detection of alkaline-earth metal ions in formation water. Accordingly, the first chapter outlines the relevance of this work and gives an overview of the methods curre... Read More about Electrochemical sensor for the detection of scaling ions in formation water.

Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK (2018)
Thesis
Ramsden, S. (2018). Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4354073

Sustainable place-making is a concept combining ‘place-making’ and ‘sustainable development’ to describe community-focused activities working towards environmental, social and economic aims (Franklin and Marsden 2015). This research critically analys... Read More about Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK.

Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK (2018)
Thesis
Ramsden, S. W. (2018). Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222125

Sustainable place-making is a concept combining ‘place-making’ and ‘sustainable development’ to describe community-focused activities working towards environmental, social and economic aims (Franklin and Marsden 2015). This research critically analys... Read More about Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK.

The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems (2018)
Thesis
Fanan, A. M. A. (2018). The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221053

As radios in future wireless systems become more flexible and reconfigurable whilst available radio spectrum becomes scarce, the possibility of using TV White Space devices (WSD) as secondary users in the TV Broadcast Bands (without causing harmful i... Read More about The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems.

Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers (2018)
Thesis
Al-Shemary, R. S. (2018). Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220996

The continuous measurement of biomarkers such as proteins and hormones in blood and serum are the cornerstone of healthcare monitoring and optimising treatment plans. Often such biomarkers are present in minute concentrations. Conventional analysis m... Read More about Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers.

The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (2018)
Thesis
Roberts, E. R. (2018). The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220880

Tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in head neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are enriched in Treg, a finding confirmed in the current study, which is thought to be a contributing factor to immunosuppression and tumour evasion. Soluble factors r... Read More about The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge (2018)
Thesis
Fowles, H. E. (2018). An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220805

Chronic cough is a common problem. Historically treatments have focussed on treating underlying physiological causes. More recently an overarching theory of cough hypersensitivity syndrome has developed. In-vitro models of cough have not successfully... Read More about An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge.

Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system (2018)
Thesis
Wang, Z. (2018). Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220950

Research into fault tolerant control (FTC, a set of techniques that are developed to increase plant availability and reduce the risk of safety hazards) for induction motors is motivated by practical concerns including the need for enhanced reliabilit... Read More about Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system.

Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK (2018)
Thesis
Lonsdale, J.-A. (2018). Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220846

Estuaries are often challenging to manage, as management must strike a balance between the needs of the users and the ecological and economic values within the context of multiple legislative drivers. To help facilitate integrated management, a novel... Read More about Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK.

A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent (2018)
Thesis
Korosec, M. D. (2018). A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4255572

Research into implementing change related to technology-enhanced learning in higher education includes researching the contributions and strategic action of individuals within an institution. Institutions may produce a structured strategic plan or a... Read More about A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent.

Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection (2018)
Thesis
Namhil, Z. G. (2018). Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220514

Recent advances in nanotechnology offer a new platform for the label free detection of biomolecules at ultra-low concentrations. Nano biosensors are emerging as a powerful method of improving device performance whilst minimizing device size, cost and... Read More about Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection.

The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria (2018)
Thesis
Edu, F. A. (2018). The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220937

This study examines the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of oil companies in developing countries, focusing on the conflict surrounding Shell Oil Company in the Niger Delta. Western literature presents CSR as a philanthropic or moral but largely... Read More about The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria.