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Ambitwistor strings in ambitwistor space (2017)
Thesis
Carabine, N. (2017). Ambitwistor strings in ambitwistor space. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220737

This thesis is a recount of the research I undertook in the academic year 2016-2017 and the background work I learned from reading and attending lecture courses. Sections 2 and 3 are background sections providing an introduction to the concepts and m... Read More about Ambitwistor strings in ambitwistor space.

Three empirical studies on market efficiency – evidence from the Pakistan stock exchange (2017)
Thesis
Ahmed, R. (2017). Three empirical studies on market efficiency – evidence from the Pakistan stock exchange. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223306

The thesis is comprised of three interrelated empirical chapters on the Pakistan stock exchange which effects on the market efficiency. In the first empirical chapter, ‘Is the Market Efficient – Evidence from Pakistan stock exchange’. It is evaluatin... Read More about Three empirical studies on market efficiency – evidence from the Pakistan stock exchange.

The effect of positive episodic simulation on future event predictions in non-depressed, dysphoric, and depressed individuals (2017)
Thesis
Boland, J. (2017). The effect of positive episodic simulation on future event predictions in non-depressed, dysphoric, and depressed individuals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221178

Previous research demonstrates that depressed individuals have difficulties with prospection. For example, compared to non-depressed individuals, they predict negative events as more likely to happen, and positive events as less likely to happen, in... Read More about The effect of positive episodic simulation on future event predictions in non-depressed, dysphoric, and depressed individuals.

Development and application of a computational model for scour around offshore wind turbine foundations (2017)
Thesis
Collins, C. (2017). Development and application of a computational model for scour around offshore wind turbine foundations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220744

There is a constant requirement to understand scour especially regarding its prevention, due to the potential impact and disastrous consequences. The installation of offshore wind turbines is haunted by scour mitigation and at the start of the offsho... Read More about Development and application of a computational model for scour around offshore wind turbine foundations.

Environmental DNA : from detection of priority invasive species to monitoring entire macroinvertebrate communities in freshwater ecosystems (2017)
Thesis
Blackman, R. C. (2017). Environmental DNA : from detection of priority invasive species to monitoring entire macroinvertebrate communities in freshwater ecosystems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220731

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened habitats on Earth, facing challenges from a range of anthropogenic pressures. Accurate biodiversity assessment is essential to identify these pressures prior to irreversible damage. Current monitori... Read More about Environmental DNA : from detection of priority invasive species to monitoring entire macroinvertebrate communities in freshwater ecosystems.

A comparative empirical investigation of business excellence models in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2017)
Thesis
Alanazi, M. H. (2017). A comparative empirical investigation of business excellence models in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224215

Business excellence theorising has produced more than 100 business excellence models (BEMs). They can be divided (according to their context of development and application) into two broad groups: a) universal (e.g., the Malcolm Baldrige National Qual... Read More about A comparative empirical investigation of business excellence models in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Development and evaluation of CXCR4 receptor targeted probes for medical imaging applications (2017)
Thesis
Lee, R. E. (2017). Development and evaluation of CXCR4 receptor targeted probes for medical imaging applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224548

The chemokine receptor CXCR4 has been shown to be overexpressed in over 23 different types of cancers, making it an attractive target for therapeutic and imaging agents. Molecular imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and sin... Read More about Development and evaluation of CXCR4 receptor targeted probes for medical imaging applications.

Contested pasts, forgotten voices : remembering and representing slavery in South Africa (2017)
Thesis
North, S. (2017). Contested pasts, forgotten voices : remembering and representing slavery in South Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220492

The transition to democracy in South Africa after 1994 saw president Nelson Mandela proclaim South Africa a ‘rainbow nation’. This in theory signalled a new respect for diverse histories, which museums and other heritage projects were expected to ref... Read More about Contested pasts, forgotten voices : remembering and representing slavery in South Africa.

Development of zirconium-89 chelators for use in positron emission tomography imaging (2017)
Thesis
Jowanaridhi, B.-U. (2017). Development of zirconium-89 chelators for use in positron emission tomography imaging. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220815

Positron emission tomography (PET) is used for non-invasive high sensitivity molecular imaging to diagnose diseases, to follow biological processes or to monitor treatment response. Immuno-PET is an imaging technique used to improve the visualisation... Read More about Development of zirconium-89 chelators for use in positron emission tomography imaging.

Optimising commerical practices and developing aquaculture techniques for the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) fishery (2017)
Thesis
Cowing, D. M. (2017). Optimising commerical practices and developing aquaculture techniques for the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) fishery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221009

The Nephrops norvegicus (referred to as Nephrops) fishery is regarded as one of the most important fisheries around the UK, yet data suggest that landings are declining. The role of hatcheries for other crustacean species has proved useful for stock... Read More about Optimising commerical practices and developing aquaculture techniques for the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) fishery.

Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis (2017)
Thesis
Alhasan, H. S. (2017). Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224565

Natural Photosynthesis process is the source of life; it converts the sunlight into chemical energy. This process takes place in the chloroplast of the green plants in a sophisticated and complex pathway. It involves electron transfer cascades from t... Read More about Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis.

Advocacy NGOs, advocacy strategies and new participatory spaces : the case on Thai advocacy NGOs and the Xayaburi Dam Project (2017)
Thesis
Banjongprasert, A. (2017). Advocacy NGOs, advocacy strategies and new participatory spaces : the case on Thai advocacy NGOs and the Xayaburi Dam Project. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224595

Since 2006, plans for eleven hydropower dams on the Lower Mekong River’s mainstream have been revived. The expansion of mainstream dams on the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) has posed new challenges on Thai advocacy NGOs. Thai advocacy NGOs have long exper... Read More about Advocacy NGOs, advocacy strategies and new participatory spaces : the case on Thai advocacy NGOs and the Xayaburi Dam Project.

What determines the size of the informal economy? : an empirical evaluation of the role of institutions (2017)
Thesis
Almabrok, J. M. J. (2017). What determines the size of the informal economy? : an empirical evaluation of the role of institutions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223317

The informal economy comprises all economic activities that are unregistered or unregulated by the state. In the past 40-50 years the informal economy has grown globally and its emergence has implications for economic development and the formal econo... Read More about What determines the size of the informal economy? : an empirical evaluation of the role of institutions.

Multiwavelength photoconductivity of ZnO nanoparticles based on surface defects and plasmonics (2017)
Thesis
Ibrahem, M. A. (2017). Multiwavelength photoconductivity of ZnO nanoparticles based on surface defects and plasmonics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221058

ZnO is distinguished as the semiconductor of choice in a variety of applications such as in optoelectronics and photodetectors owing to its superior light sensitivity, the ease of synthesis in a wide range of nanostructure forms and its tuneable opti... Read More about Multiwavelength photoconductivity of ZnO nanoparticles based on surface defects and plasmonics.

The experience of Wagogo women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania (2017)
Thesis
Hayeshi, A. H. (2017). The experience of Wagogo women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221217

This study has been carried out amidst new developments made at global, regional and local levels regarding the practice of Female Genital Mutilations (FGM). The declarations, conventions and articles agreed and implemented by the UN member states an... Read More about The experience of Wagogo women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania.

The scale and extent of forced labour in the UK : can the existing legislation and administrative arrangements address the problem? (2017)
Thesis
Shepherd, R. E. (2017). The scale and extent of forced labour in the UK : can the existing legislation and administrative arrangements address the problem?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221484

This study describes the current manifestation of forced labour in the UK and assesses the adequacy of official arrangements for tackling it. It examines factors facilitating its growth and focuses on the challenges of finding and identifying it, bot... Read More about The scale and extent of forced labour in the UK : can the existing legislation and administrative arrangements address the problem?.

Reputation, pricing and performance in the European securitisation market (2017)
Thesis
Deku, S. Y. (2017). Reputation, pricing and performance in the European securitisation market. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220755

This study investigates the impact of reputation on the pricing and performance of securitised bonds. On the one hand, we ascertain whether investors incorporate the reputation and experience of issuers and trustees into pricing mortgage-backed secur... Read More about Reputation, pricing and performance in the European securitisation market.

Studies of liquidity in the London Stock Exchange (2017)
Thesis
Wang, A. (2017). Studies of liquidity in the London Stock Exchange. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220527

The thesis studies liquidity related issues in the London Stock Exchange from 2001 to 2013 from different viewpoints. The first chapter introduces and motivates the study. The second chapter fully discusses the liquidity and liquidity measures from m... Read More about Studies of liquidity in the London Stock Exchange.

The rise of the citizen curator : participation as curation on the web (2017)
Thesis
O'Neill, R. (2017). The rise of the citizen curator : participation as curation on the web. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220482

From jazz clubs to cheese plates, the term curation has become a signifier of the growing need to organise and prioritise the seemingly endless possibilities of the digital sphere. The issue addressed here is in the associated meanings of the word cu... Read More about The rise of the citizen curator : participation as curation on the web.