All Outputs (3410)

Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test (2022)
Thesis
Aylott, L. M. E. (2022). Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test. (Thesis). The University of Hull and The University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192760

Patients using mental health services are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, yet there is no consensus on assessment for values-based recruitment (VBR) in this setting. VBR requires evaluating attitudes, knowledge and traits relevant to the delive... Read More about Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test.

Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation (2022)
Thesis
Jubb, W. M. (2022). Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4186773

Globally, freshwater ecosystems are heavily impacted by anthropogenic pressures, including fragmentation and exploitation. Consequently, many negative impacts are observed on numerous fish populations, especially anadromous species. Currently, there... Read More about Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation.

What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment (2022)
Thesis
Macarthur, J. A. (2022). What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4297795

Knowledge of top predator diets is fundamental to designing appropriate management strategies which ensure the protection of both predator and prey populations. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) has traditionally been described as... Read More about What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment.

Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt (2022)
Thesis
Gad, S. (2022). Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224483

Supply chain management is based on the global concept, where different companies are connected worldwide. Moreover, supply chain performance management is a growing field of study, especially for perishable products. Egyptian dairy producers have su... Read More about Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt.

The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury (2022)
Thesis
Di Somma, R. (2022). The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224453

This portfolio thesis involves three parts. Part one includes a systematic literature review, part two includes an empirical paper and part three includes the appendices. Part one- Systematic Literature Review The Systematic Literature Review exp... Read More about The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury.

The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample (2022)
Thesis
Gould, H. (2022). The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224424

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper. The overall aims of these parts are to evaluate the literature and add to the evidence base regarding the prediction of premor... Read More about The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample.

Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device (2022)
Thesis
Ogidi, N. O. (2022). Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270004

Patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) sensitizing mutations in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receive benefit from Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors. Accurate selection of patients before treatment is highly dependent on precise molecula... Read More about Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device.

Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification (2022)
Thesis
Howard, B. R. (2022). Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4251453

The development of anthropogenic activities during recent centuries has led to an increase in environmental pollutants such as greenhouse gases causing atmospheric changes, resulting in elevated atmospheric heat retention, triggering global and ocean... Read More about Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification.

Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions (2022)
Thesis
Hurd, M. (2022). Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224450

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which literature relating to the sensitivity and specificity of neuropsychological measures in identifying behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia is reviewed. Neurops... Read More about Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions.

Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing (2022)
Thesis
Talar, K. (2022). Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4508234

Wound healing abnormalities and non-healing chronic wounds are a major clinical problem, primarily affecting diabetic and elderly patients. Wound management associated costs resulted in a £5.3 billion financial burden to the NHS between 2012 and 2013... Read More about Development of a skin-on-a-chip platform for the study of wound healing.

On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments (2022)
Thesis
Mendrik, F. (2022). On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224632

Microplastics are now persistent throughout aquatic systems globally and can cause a range of ecological damage. The transport of microplastics is influenced by the polymer type, in addition to physical, biological, and chemical gradients plastic par... Read More about On the transport mechanisms, ecological interactions and fate of microplastics in aquatic environments.

Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model (2022)
Thesis
Hosni Ep Ben Daoud, I. (2022). Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224543

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a deadly disease with poor prognosis. The gold standard treatment is surgery followed by chemoradiotherapy almost always including Temozolomide. Despite extensive research for new therapeutic approaches relapse after treatment s... Read More about Establishing a flow-based system for repressing target gene expression in a microfluidic device using a glioblastoma spheroid model.

Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry (2022)
Thesis
Amponsem, S. (2022). Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224469

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, part two is an empirical paper and part three forms the supporting appendices. Together, they offer an exploration of the use of poetic inquiry in health resea... Read More about Exploring lived experiences of health and dementia through poetic inquiry.

Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming (2022)
Thesis
Afranie, S. B. (2022). Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224464

Since the early 1980’s, in developed countries such as Japan and the United States of America, several technological applications have been used experimentally to boost food production and enhance farming practices, especially in areas which are not... Read More about Study of new technological implications to improve food productivity and security in Ghana : case insights into the use of drones in cocoa farming.

Research into the health and safety culture within Shell Plc in the UK retail forecourt market compared to other UK retail forecourt businesses (2022)
Thesis
Price, R. J. (2022). Research into the health and safety culture within Shell Plc in the UK retail forecourt market compared to other UK retail forecourt businesses. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224458

Shell is an organisation with a health and safety reputation second to none in the field of Oil exploration, extraction, refining and delivery as fuel for the retail forecourt industry. They have a robust set of rules that governs how health and saf... Read More about Research into the health and safety culture within Shell Plc in the UK retail forecourt market compared to other UK retail forecourt businesses.

Exploring the barriers to compassion for postpartum mothers and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic (2022)
Thesis
Cackett, H. (2022). Exploring the barriers to compassion for postpartum mothers and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224421

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: Part One: Systematic Literature Review The systematic literature review explored the psychological experiences of postpartum mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic search of 5 electronic d... Read More about Exploring the barriers to compassion for postpartum mothers and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models (2022)
Thesis
Lacey, G. A. (2022). Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224286

Machine learning algorithms allow computers to deal with incomplete data in tasks such as speech recognition and object detection. Some machine learning algorithms take inspiration from biological systems due to useful properties such as robustness,... Read More about Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models.

An investigation into practices and determinants of the circular economy in the food by-product management using multiple case research design (2022)
Thesis
Do, N. Q. (2022). An investigation into practices and determinants of the circular economy in the food by-product management using multiple case research design. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224255

Food waste is one of the biggest global challenges in our modern time due to its serious environmental, economic, social and ethical implications. There is a pressing concern to address this challenge globally, which prompts governments, industries a... Read More about An investigation into practices and determinants of the circular economy in the food by-product management using multiple case research design.

Ecological Responses to Climate Change: Using the Common Ragworm (Hediste diversicolor) as an Indicator for Benthic Ecosystems (2022)
Thesis
James, J. (2022). Ecological Responses to Climate Change: Using the Common Ragworm (Hediste diversicolor) as an Indicator for Benthic Ecosystems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192688

Climate change is projected to have a negative impact on biodiversity over the next century. Similar drivers of change have been observed in the geological past and were also associated with loss of species, particularly in the marine environment. Th... Read More about Ecological Responses to Climate Change: Using the Common Ragworm (Hediste diversicolor) as an Indicator for Benthic Ecosystems.

The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer (2022)
Thesis
Bullock, A. F. (2022). The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4484119

Background: Older adults with cancer are a complex and growing population requiring tailored care to achieve optimum treatment outcomes. However, their care is complicated by underrecognised and under-treated nutrition-related wasting disorders: mal... Read More about The detection and assessment of malnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia, in older adults with cancer.