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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size (2018)
Thesis
Szostak, N. M. (2018). Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220455

This thesis explored the relationship between cognitive biases to body size and one’s developed levels of body image concerns and weight status. Women with higher body image concerns were hypothesised to process body-related information in a biased f... Read More about Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Determining the role of moral and global-local framing on the anti-consumption of halal endorsed products (2017)
Thesis
Colmekcioglu, N. (2017). Determining the role of moral and global-local framing on the anti-consumption of halal endorsed products. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4266540

Increasingly pluralistic, multi-ethnic and diverse marketplaces have become an important and characteristic trend of globalised and developed economic marketplaces, the world over. Despite the obvious advantages of this marketplace multi-culturalism,... Read More about Determining the role of moral and global-local framing on the anti-consumption of halal endorsed products.

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.

Bio-signal data gathering, management and analysis within a patient-centred health care context (2017)
Thesis
Munnoch, R. A. (2017). Bio-signal data gathering, management and analysis within a patient-centred health care context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220461

The healthcare service is under pressure to do more with less, and changing the way the service is modelled could be the key to saving resources and increasing efficacy. This change could be possible using patient-centric care models. This model woul... Read More about Bio-signal data gathering, management and analysis within a patient-centred health care context.

Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy (2017)
Thesis
Wardman, D. T. (2017). Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220499

In this thesis, I address three related questions:

• First, suppose we legalise some controversial medical practice tomorrow. Should we respect the moral objections of those doctors who object to the practice? I argue that we should indeed respect... Read More about Doctors' moral beliefs and public policy.

Near infrared fluorescence probes : towards applications in fluorescence guided surgery (2017)
Thesis
Cheng, H. Y. (2017). Near infrared fluorescence probes : towards applications in fluorescence guided surgery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220740

Surgery has been a popular method for the treatment of cancers, in particular solid tumours; but the surgical margins for cancerous tissues are often indistinct and in most cases, the poor identification of residual cancer tissues can result in re-ex... Read More about Near infrared fluorescence probes : towards applications in fluorescence guided surgery.