All Outputs (3415)

The relationship between compassion, burnout and well-being in teachers and other professionals (2019)
Thesis
Hadgett, L. F. (2019). The relationship between compassion, burnout and well-being in teachers and other professionals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221877

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts, a systematic literature review, an empirical report and supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review which quantifies the relationship between self-compassion and burnout in a... Read More about The relationship between compassion, burnout and well-being in teachers and other professionals.

Novel aspects of mitochondrial biology in early embryos (2019)
Thesis
Muller, B. (2019). Novel aspects of mitochondrial biology in early embryos. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221758

Mitochondria play an essential role in early development through facilitating the production of energy required to undergo key physiological processes. Mitochondrial function in oocytes and embryos has been associated with viability and reproductive... Read More about Novel aspects of mitochondrial biology in early embryos.

Securing public safety in the 'danger zone' : naval and aerial bombardment on the north-east coast of England during the First World War (2019)
Thesis
Reeve, M. (2019). Securing public safety in the 'danger zone' : naval and aerial bombardment on the north-east coast of England during the First World War. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222004

The First World War was ‘total’ in scope, in that it involved the mobilisation of the entire belligerent societies, turning civilian men into soldiers for the battlefront, and endangering the lives of those remaining on the ‘home front’. While histor... Read More about Securing public safety in the 'danger zone' : naval and aerial bombardment on the north-east coast of England during the First World War.

An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models (2019)
Thesis
Odiam, L. R. F. (2019). An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221634

Complex systems are a rapidly increasing area of research covering numerous disciplines including economics and even cancer research, as such the optimisation of the simulations of these systems is important. This thesis will look specifically at two... Read More about An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models.

The relationship between shame, self-discrepancies and adjustment after an acquired brain injury, and if peer support groups can help (2019)
Thesis
Hughes, R. (2019). The relationship between shame, self-discrepancies and adjustment after an acquired brain injury, and if peer support groups can help. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221932

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and the corresponding appendices. Part one consists of a systematic literature review tasked with examining the evidence for the use of peer suppor... Read More about The relationship between shame, self-discrepancies and adjustment after an acquired brain injury, and if peer support groups can help.

An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases (2019)
Thesis
Balaghan, P. (2019). An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221602

With data becoming larger in quantity, the need for complex, efficient algorithms to solve computationally complex problems has become greater. In this thesis we evaluate a selection of graph algorithms; we provide a novel algorithm for solving and a... Read More about An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases.

Experiences with everyday technology and wellbeing in dementia (2019)
Thesis
Sweeney, L. J. (2019). Experiences with everyday technology and wellbeing in dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221995

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices. The thesis as a whole explores the use of everyday technologies in dementia and how everyday technology is experienced by indiv... Read More about Experiences with everyday technology and wellbeing in dementia.

A study of the characteristics of graphene oxide films irradiated by an Nd:YVO₄ nanosecond pulse laser to form reduced graphene oxide (2019)
Thesis
Saul, J. M. (2019). A study of the characteristics of graphene oxide films irradiated by an Nd:YVO₄ nanosecond pulse laser to form reduced graphene oxide. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222440

In recent years considerable research focus has been directed to graphene like materials that display properties that are similar to the excellent physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics of graphene. In this respect, one major research area... Read More about A study of the characteristics of graphene oxide films irradiated by an Nd:YVO₄ nanosecond pulse laser to form reduced graphene oxide.

Executive functioning and social cognition following a brain injury (2019)
Thesis
Zain, T. (2019). Executive functioning and social cognition following a brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221985

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts; a systematic literature review; empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic meta-analytic review of the effectiveness of educational interventions for social communication dif... Read More about Executive functioning and social cognition following a brain injury.

An information systems security framework for the e-Government Programme of Jordan (2019)
Thesis
Samara, N. K. A. (2019). An information systems security framework for the e-Government Programme of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222682

Any e-government programme provides e-services as one of the most important means by which the interaction between citizens, businesses and governments takes place. This has brought great opportunities but also raises serious cybersecurity challenges... Read More about An information systems security framework for the e-Government Programme of Jordan.

Exploring factors in parental understanding of early psychosis (2019)
Thesis
Parratt, G. (2019). Exploring factors in parental understanding of early psychosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221870

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. The thesis considers the factors influencing the understanding of parents in early psychosis. Part one is a systematic literature rev... Read More about Exploring factors in parental understanding of early psychosis.

The nutritional ecology of farmland bees : behavioural and community approach (2019)
Thesis
Austin, A. J. (2019). The nutritional ecology of farmland bees : behavioural and community approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221704

Nutritional degradation, attributed to agriculture, is a primary driver of bee declines, yet we know very little about bee larval nutrition. How larvae deal with nutritional variation in their provisions remains relatively unexplored. Additionally, t... Read More about The nutritional ecology of farmland bees : behavioural and community approach.

An evaluation framework and selection tool for education apps usability, with a case study from health education apps (2019)
Thesis
Aljaber, T. (2019). An evaluation framework and selection tool for education apps usability, with a case study from health education apps. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223074

Mobile apps for health education are commonly utilised to support different users. The development of these apps is increasing rapidly. A critical evaluation framework is needed to ensure the usability and reliability of Mobile Health Education Appli... Read More about An evaluation framework and selection tool for education apps usability, with a case study from health education apps.

Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding (2019)
Thesis
Li, J. (2019). Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221572

Monitoring current global biodiversity decline is essential to maintain ecosystem functioning, especially freshwater ecosystems. However, the conventional physical, acoustic and visual-based methods for monitoring biodiversity have some limitations s... Read More about Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding.

The Fear Talking: a study of anxiety and OCD through narrative and lived experience (2019)
Thesis
Westoby, C. A. (2019). The Fear Talking: a study of anxiety and OCD through narrative and lived experience. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4677587

This is a study of generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression, and their effect on young adult life, presented as a first-person, present-tense narrative. The data is provided by the author’s experience and memory. The thesis... Read More about The Fear Talking: a study of anxiety and OCD through narrative and lived experience.

Exploring experiences of Intensive Interaction used with people with learning disabilities and/or autism (2019)
Thesis
Berridge, S. (2019). Exploring experiences of Intensive Interaction used with people with learning disabilities and/or autism. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221848

This portfolio has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review, that aimed to explore staff experience of the implementation of Intensive Interaction within their places of work with people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Nine... Read More about Exploring experiences of Intensive Interaction used with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

An exploration of agents of change and effectiveness in compassion orientated group interventions (2019)
Thesis
Askew, A. L. (2019). An exploration of agents of change and effectiveness in compassion orientated group interventions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221895

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: 1) a systematic literature review, 2) an empirical report and, 3) supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review which aimed to explore the effectiveness of compassion-based gro... Read More about An exploration of agents of change and effectiveness in compassion orientated group interventions.

Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines (2019)
Thesis
Liu, Y. (2019). Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270015

Offshore wind turbines suffer from asymmetrical loading (blades, tower etc.), leading to enhanced structural fatigue. As well as asymmetrical loading different types of faults (pitch system faults etc.) can occur simultaneously, causing degradation o... Read More about Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines.

Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer (2019)
Thesis
Yap, S. Y.-Y. (2019). Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221753

The development of theranostic agents capable of the combined treatment of diagnosis of disease has seen a growing interest within the research community. The combination of diagnostic and treatment modality onto a single construct will allow the car... Read More about Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer.

Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy (2019)
Thesis
Olubajo, F. O. (2019). Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221522

The genetic and molecular variations that exist within Glioblastoma (GBM) tumours determine treatment responses. One way to improve patient outcomes is to optimise treatment(s) pre-clinically by studying each tumour on an individual basis. Present... Read More about Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy.