All Outputs (82)

The effect of future thinking and emotion on false memory formation (2021)
Thesis
Vella, G. (2021). The effect of future thinking and emotion on false memory formation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223860

Research has found that future thinking increases the number of false memories formed when compared to thinking about the past (Dewhurst et al., 2016; Dewhurst et al., 2019). Previous research, however, has not controlled for emotional valence. There... Read More about The effect of future thinking and emotion on false memory formation.

Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants (2021)
Thesis
Sisson, H. (2021). Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223855

Background Vaccination is a key public health activity, with established programmes primarily aimed at infants and children. Infants born prematurely are particularly vulnerable to infection, therefore the protection vaccination offers these infants... Read More about Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants.

The nature of novel word representations : computer mouse tracking shows evidence of immediate lexical engagement effects in adults (2021)
Thesis
Lucas, A. P. (2021). The nature of novel word representations : computer mouse tracking shows evidence of immediate lexical engagement effects in adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223534

Simplistically, words are the mental bundling of a form and a referent. However, words also dynamically interact with one another in the cognitive system, and have other so-called ‘lexical properties’. For example, the word ‘dog’ will cue recognition... Read More about The nature of novel word representations : computer mouse tracking shows evidence of immediate lexical engagement effects in adults.

An examination of the motivations for the foreign acquisitions of the local banks : a case study of the Egyptian banks (2021)
Thesis
Abdel-Aziz, H. A. M. (2021). An examination of the motivations for the foreign acquisitions of the local banks : a case study of the Egyptian banks. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223512

Opposite to the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, where there were several foreign banks joint ventures and branches of foreign banks established; the initial years of 2000s, in particular, between 2005-2010, had witnessed of established a wave of foreign banks M... Read More about An examination of the motivations for the foreign acquisitions of the local banks : a case study of the Egyptian banks.

Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units (2021)
Thesis
Marris, J. B. (2021). Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223448

This thesis aimed to (i) establish the concurrent validity and intra-unit reliability of a foot-mounted inertial measurement unit (IMU), for measuring the frequency of technical actions performed during soccer training activities, and (ii) to quantif... Read More about Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units.

The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts (2021)
Thesis
Alam, A. (2021). The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224279

We utilised data from Galaxy Zoo, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and Yang et al. (2007) catalogue to determine if a galaxy’s orientation, i.e. whether it is viewed edge-on or face-on, impacts the number of observed neighbour galaxies. The results showed th... Read More about The impact of galaxy orientation on neighbour galaxy counts.

Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish (2021)
Thesis
McLean, S. E. (2021). Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224172

Cerebral lateralisation or ‘laterality’, the partitioning of different cognitive functions in specific brain hemispheres, is a selectively advantageous trait that can enhance cognition. The selective advantages of exhibiting laterality are hypothesis... Read More about Laterality, reproduction and parental care : an investigation in fish.

Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit (2021)
Thesis
Howcroft, M. (2021). Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223753

This thesis investigates how civic pride and shame have shaped the political cultures and cultural behaviours of Kingston Upon Hull between 2010-2020. In 2016, Hull voted ‘overwhelmingly’ to leave the European Union - a decision interpreted by many a... Read More about Pride, shame, and the civic imaginary : Hull as UK City of Culture and Brexit.

Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis (2021)
Thesis
Magowan, E. C. (2021). Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223730

This portfolio thesis comprises of three main parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring qualitative literature about the experiences of relationships for individu... Read More about Exploring the experiences of relationships and sexuality for individuals diagnosed with psychosis.

Investigating compassion, attachment and psychological factors in relation to boarding school experiences (2021)
Thesis
Hernandez, L. (. (2021). Investigating compassion, attachment and psychological factors in relation to boarding school experiences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223709

This thesis portfolio comprises of three parts: Part one- Systematic Literature Review The systematic literature review explored the psychological impact of boarding school. A systematic search of five databases found eight quantitative papers that... Read More about Investigating compassion, attachment and psychological factors in relation to boarding school experiences.

Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum (2021)
Thesis
Hussein, N. (2021). Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223672

Congenital heart surgery is a technically challenging subspecialty of cardiothoracic surgery. This is due to a combination of factors including the rarity and variety of pathology and the small patient size. This coupled with the increasing public sc... Read More about Entering a new era of surgical training : developing 3-dimensional print models for hands-on surgical training and its introduction into the congenital cardiac surgical curriculum.

Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence (2021)
Thesis
Robinson, E. (2021). Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223666

The portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring the themes that represent the experiences of people experiencing h... Read More about Experiences of seeking support from health services in the context of homelessness and alcohol dependence.

Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union (2021)
Thesis
Hayes, C. J. (2021). Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224417

This thesis researched the effects deglobalisation and financial technology are having on the United Kingdom, United States and European Union since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Particular attention is paid to financial services, as it is... Read More about Power and trust : analysis of the effects of deglobalisation and financial technology in the United Kingdom, United States and European Union.

Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance (2021)
Thesis
Sharma, V. (2021). Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224158

In this thesis, a novel machine learning technique to extract text-based information from scanned images has been developed. This information extraction is performed in the context of scanned invoices and bills used in financial transactions. These f... Read More about Advanced document data extraction techniques to improve supply chain performance.

A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH) (2021)
Thesis
Smith, O. (. A. M. (2021). A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH). (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223783

This is the first study in the field of Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia (CAWH) that asks patients what matters to them in terms of their Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and how their hernia affects this using qualitative methodology. 15 patient... Read More about A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of patients with complex abdominal wall hernia (CAWH).

An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm (2021)
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Tattersdill, L. R. (2021). An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223460

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper. Taken together they provide a greater understanding of the experiences of young people’s self-harm amongst parents and famil... Read More about An exploration of families’ experiences of young people’s self-harm.

Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications (2021)
Thesis
Wang, K. (2021). Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223398

In this thesis, a number of Schiff base compounds and their complexes have been synthesized and fully characterized. Moreover, some applications including their use in catalysis, specifically the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters, is discl... Read More about Schiff-base macrocycles: coordination chemistry and potential applications.

Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians (2021)
Thesis
George, A. J. (2021). Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223733

Self-harm is a growing concern within society and is often understood as reflecting mental ‘illness’. However, attending to the ‘bigger picture’ when thinking about self-harm is helpful for making sense of self-harm, both for individuals and ecologic... Read More about Making sense of self-harm : the context of austerity and drawing on stories of CAMHS clinicians.

Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives (2021)
Thesis
Holmes, H. (2021). Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223697

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one, the systematic literature review, focuses on patients’ psychological experiences of critical care across the il... Read More about Understanding patients' psychological experience of critical care : patient and outreach nurse perspectives.

New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies (2021)
Thesis
Xing, T. (2021). New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223659

In this thesis, a series of V, Ti, Li and Pb compounds have been synthesized and fully characterized. The catalytic performance of these pre-catalysts towards different polymerization reactions, including ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic e... Read More about New pre-catalysts derived from calixarenes : synthesis, structural and polymerization studies.