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The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis (2019)
Thesis
Dunhill, A. (2019). The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221545

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty addressing the human rights of children. The Convention can be seen as the language of the human rights of children. Children are becoming more engaged and participat... Read More about The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis.

Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection (2019)
Thesis
Maddra, C. A. (2019). Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221550

Domain-Specific Aspect Languages (DSALs) are a valuable tool for separating cross-cutting concerns, particularly within fields with endemic cross-cutting practices. Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) runtime inspection, which cuts across the core concern of... Read More about Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection.

Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present (2019)
Thesis
Borrinaga, G. E. R. (2019). Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222102

The study sheds light on local responses to 2013’s Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, then the strongest storm to make landfall, by examining the local history and culture of the people of Samar and Leyte, Philippines, the area worst affected by the storm... Read More about Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present.

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.

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.

Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football (2019)
Thesis
Hall, J. J. (2019). Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222349

Purpose and aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the alignment between individual coaching ideologies, and the coaching ideology espoused by the professional academy for which the coaches worked. Methods: Sixteen male professional youth... Read More about Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football.

A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing (2019)
Thesis
Hakami, A. Q. (2019). A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222064

Proficiency in English language skills is very important for university students to be able to learn and succeed in academic studies. Writing skills are one of the most difficult in learning the English language. It is a difficult skill for native sp... Read More about A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing.

Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models (2019)
Thesis
Camp, S. T. (2019). Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222135

During hominin evolution the size of postcanine dentition has varied. While many researchers have tried to make predictions as to the functional significance of these changes, the effect of tooth size on food breakdown has not been quantified. Thi... Read More about Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models.

Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate (2019)
Thesis
Morris, C. S. (2019). Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222460

Coasts are vulnerable to changing environmental conditions and are likely to be affected by predicted sea level rise and wave climate variations over the next century. Predicting the likely response of coastal systems to these changes, including alte... Read More about Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate.

Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector (2019)
Thesis
Al-Hadhrami, M. M. S. (2019). Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224140

The study explored volunteerism in the context of the public sector in Oman where it took the Library for Community Initiative (L4CI) as a primary case unit of study. This study employs single case study strategies that facilitate the exploration of... Read More about Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector.

Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030 (2019)
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Rajab, A. A. (2019). Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221835

Prior to Saudi Arabia’s latest development plan Vision 2030, the implementation of Western child-centred approaches to education has proven difficult. Firstly, there is no history of theory and practice associated with child-centredness in Saudi Arab... Read More about Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030.

Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium (2019)
Thesis
Rossington, J. A. (2019). Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222365

ABSTRACT Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are medical emergencies. Platelet and endothelial function are fundamental to the pathophysiology; and implicated in secondary conditions such as no reflow (NR). Guidelines support the administrati... Read More about Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium.

Caregiving children in Malawi : children's work within families affected by illness and disability (2019)
Thesis
Kaparounaki, K. (2019). Caregiving children in Malawi : children's work within families affected by illness and disability. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221903

Chronic illness and disability can result in children caring for sick parents, younger siblings or grandparents. This PhD thesis examines children’s caring responsibilities in rural and urban areas in Malawi. It analyses the emotional aspects of care... Read More about Caregiving children in Malawi : children's work within families affected by illness and disability.

Impact of observational selection functions on simulated age and metallicity distributions (2019)
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Atkin, D. (2019). Impact of observational selection functions on simulated age and metallicity distributions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222148

I use a novel approach to close the gap between observations and simulations of stellar abundance and ages by comparing observational data from Gaia-ESO 4th release (GES-iDR4) with that of a Milky Way-like galaxy simulation. The simulation is brought... Read More about Impact of observational selection functions on simulated age and metallicity distributions.

Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children (2019)
Thesis
Cessford, R. M. (2019). Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222397

Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases still in existence today and is currently the leading cause of death by infectious disease. The understanding of tuberculosis in past populations is, however, limited by the uncertainty with which it can be... Read More about Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children.

Investigations of stress appraisals and emotions, and their impact upon coping resources, performance, and neuroendocrine response among athletes (2019)
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Thompson, M. A. (2019). Investigations of stress appraisals and emotions, and their impact upon coping resources, performance, and neuroendocrine response among athletes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222167

Both the Cognitive-Motivational-Relational (CMR) Theory of Emotions and the Broaden-and-Build (BaB) Theory of Emotions are seminal in the domain of psychology. Despite the widespread relevance of their combined core ingredients (that is, stress appra... Read More about Investigations of stress appraisals and emotions, and their impact upon coping resources, performance, and neuroendocrine response among athletes.

Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder (2019)
Thesis
Macinska, S. T. (2019). Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221941

Implicit learning about people’s states of mind relies inherently on associated emotions and affective valences, with abstract concepts such as disposition, attitude and intention being an intrinsic part of what is learned. Yet, similarly to studies... Read More about Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder.

Utilisation of CO2 for the preparation of inorganic solids (2019)
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Bennett, M. J. (2019). Utilisation of CO2 for the preparation of inorganic solids. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221912

The work in this project reports: (1) the preparation of the mixed oxide carbonates; Sr₂CuO₂(CO₃), Sr₁:₈Ba₀:₂CuO₂(CO₃) and Sr₁:₇₅Ca₀:₂₅CuO₂(CO₃) via direct reaction of the parent oxides with CO₂, (2) the extraction of CO₂ to re-form the original oxid... Read More about Utilisation of CO2 for the preparation of inorganic solids.

The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes (2019)
Thesis
Embarak, A. H. K. The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4739162

While theory and research on leaders and leadership proliferate, understanding the behavioural and attitudinal variations of leaders and their subordinates remains one of the challenging issues for the study of leadership effectiveness. Part of this... Read More about The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes.