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Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment (2007)
Thesis
Mitchell, E. Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219832

Dredged sediment is increasingly being used in mudflat recharge schemes and in habitat restoration/recreation to counter the effect of erosion and sea-level rise. For this reason it is necessary to determine the response of indigenous mudflat fauna t... Read More about Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment.

Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes? (2007)
Thesis
Bailey, S. N. Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217638

There is a lack of a conceptual framework as to how cognitive demand and attributional variables interact and influence staff beliefs in response to challenging behaviour. This study tests the applicability of Gilberts (1989) attributions framework f... Read More about Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?.

Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants (2007)
Thesis
Lawless, C. M. Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217015

Background. Due to the increase in the rate of premature birth in the U.K., research into investigating psychological distress in parents of premature infants is clinically important. It has been identified that there is an absence of research in the... Read More about Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants.

From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000 (2007)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. B. From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216781

The thesis provides the first description and analysis of long-term economic change and development in the Peninsular Malaysian State of Perak from about 1800 to 2000. Although a considerable number of studies have been undertaken on the colonial eco... Read More about From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000.

The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004 (2007)
Thesis
Chen, Y. The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216594

This thesis aims to demonstrate that economic security is also a significant pillar of safeguarding national security. Aside from military security measures, adopting peaceful economic engagement and economic measures can be an alternative security p... Read More about The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004.

Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, E. K. Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215927

The termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures in England. Despite the prevalence of the TOP procedure, limited research to date has investigated male partner's experiences of a TOP. The aim of the... Read More about Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy.

Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland (2007)
Thesis
Smith, J. P. Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215396

The study is divided into three parts.

Part One consists of two chapters in which I situate the study theoretically and reflect on the personal consequences of the subsequent methodological undertaking.

Chapter 1 introduces the conceptual and... Read More about Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland.

Sporopollenin exines as a novel drug delivery system (2007)
Thesis
Blackwell, L. J. Sporopollenin exines as a novel drug delivery system. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214655

Microcapsules are fast becoming the most successful delivery systems for the oral delivery of drugs and food additives. Since many drugs are proteins and are destroyed in acidic conditions, microcapsules offer protection against the harsh environment... Read More about Sporopollenin exines as a novel drug delivery system.

An investigation of social skills training for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders within a mainstream school environment (2007)
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Plumb, K. G. An investigation of social skills training for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders within a mainstream school environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214452

Children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are disadvantaged within a learning environment that is not conducive to their cognitive and learning styles (Mesibov and Howley, 2003): this is because they do not possess the necessary social, communi... Read More about An investigation of social skills training for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders within a mainstream school environment.

The psychosocial impact of segregation in cystic fibrosis : a phenomenological study (2007)
Thesis
Russo, K. The psychosocial impact of segregation in cystic fibrosis : a phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214294

Background. Segregation, a procedure where people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) are restricted or discouraged from social mixing, is used increasingly to prevent crossinfection in CF Centres. However, research is sparse about the impact of segregation, p... Read More about The psychosocial impact of segregation in cystic fibrosis : a phenomenological study.

Surfactant aspects of corrosion inhibition (2007)
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Hicks, J. T. Surfactant aspects of corrosion inhibition. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214284

This thesis is concerned with investigating the surfactant aspects of corrosion inhibition. Corrosion inhibitors are of great industrial importance because they are a relatively inexpensive and easily applicable method of protecting oil pipelines aga... Read More about Surfactant aspects of corrosion inhibition.

Psychological aspects of additional procedures following breast reconstruction (2007)
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Moody, L. A. Psychological aspects of additional procedures following breast reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213796

Aims: The main objective of this research was to compare psychological distress (anxiety and depression) and body image dissatisfaction (BID) between two groups of women: those who had undergone breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast c... Read More about Psychological aspects of additional procedures following breast reconstruction.

Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour (2007)
Thesis
Lewis, E. J. Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213792

The aim of this research was to examine an individual's stage of change (SOC) for positive sexual health behaviours, (i.e. using condoms and seeking screening for sexually transmitted infections-STIs) and level of state anxiety at different times dur... Read More about Chlamydia screening in adults attending a sexual health clinic: stages of change, anxiety and sexual behaviour.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) at home : an exploratory study of family carers' experiences and the relationships between their perceptions and distress (2007)
Thesis
Legge, A. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) at home : an exploratory study of family carers' experiences and the relationships between their perceptions and distress. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213788

Background: As PEG techniques have improved, its use within the community has increased. There is limited research exploring the effects of PEG care on family members that carry out the process. Small qualitative studies have found that caring for an... Read More about Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) at home : an exploratory study of family carers' experiences and the relationships between their perceptions and distress.

The dis/continuities of mothering : women talk about their experiences of their adult children's home-leaving (2007)
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Green, P. The dis/continuities of mothering : women talk about their experiences of their adult children's home-leaving. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213784

This thesis is about women's experiences of their adult children's home-leaving. It argues that the privileging of the child's shift to adulthood that occurs through their home-leaving occludes the mother's parallel but different transition; her expe... Read More about The dis/continuities of mothering : women talk about their experiences of their adult children's home-leaving.

Illness perceptions of heart failure patients with an implanted device : relationship to psychological distress and quality of life (2007)
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Eaton, S. K. Illness perceptions of heart failure patients with an implanted device : relationship to psychological distress and quality of life. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213747

Background:
CRT and CRT-D are implanted cardiac devices used in the heart failure population. To date, there is an absence of research examining psychosocial functioning and non·medical predictors of CRT and CRT-D patient outcomes.

Main Aim:
To... Read More about Illness perceptions of heart failure patients with an implanted device : relationship to psychological distress and quality of life.

The impact of a child's autism on the parenting process (2007)
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Burbidge, P. C. The impact of a child's autism on the parenting process. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213741

This is an exploratory study investigating the impact of a child's autism on parenting. It uses a psychological model of parenting to compare the process for a child with autism and for a child without autism. Nine parents were interviewed and the tr... Read More about The impact of a child's autism on the parenting process.

A psychometric analysis of nascent entrepreneurs : understanding the impact of individual entrepreneurial cognition on the founding and survival of new small businesses (2007)
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Hird, A. P. A psychometric analysis of nascent entrepreneurs : understanding the impact of individual entrepreneurial cognition on the founding and survival of new small businesses. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213653

This thesis aims to investigate nascent entrepreneurship. Developing a new business is a complex and uncertain process. Different types of individuals react to this uncertainty in different ways. It is argued that cognitive factors play a critical ro... Read More about A psychometric analysis of nascent entrepreneurs : understanding the impact of individual entrepreneurial cognition on the founding and survival of new small businesses.

Elemental speciation and miniaturised sample introduction studies for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (2007)
Thesis
Pearson, G. F. Elemental speciation and miniaturised sample introduction studies for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213169

The work presented in this thesis describes the development of sample introduction for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS). The ultimate aim is to develop methods for conducting rapid speciation analysis. This is approached in two w... Read More about Elemental speciation and miniaturised sample introduction studies for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.