All Outputs (676)

Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles (2008)
Thesis
Barrier, S. (2008). Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213615

The chemical structure of sporopollenin was extensively reviewed, along with some considerations pertaining to its physical and biological properties. A comparative study is presented of extraction protocols to isolate exines from L. clavatum, in par... Read More about Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles.

Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (2008)
Thesis
Cho, L. W. (2008). Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213102

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 6-7% of the population. It is characterised by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism with the clinical manifestation of oligomenorrhoea, hirsutism and acne. A ten to twenty... Read More about Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study (2008)
Thesis
Wilson, C. C. (2008). Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212811

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic review paper, an empirical report and appendices. Part one is a systematic review in which the literature relating to the empirical paper is reviewed. Literature concerning the prevalenc... Read More about Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study.

Working towards parent-school partnership: An action research project in an urban primary school (2008)
Thesis
Healy, M. A. (2008). Working towards parent-school partnership: An action research project in an urban primary school. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209139

This dissertation describes an action research project undertaken in an urban primary school. This action research project aimed to improve partnership with parents in the school, including parents whose children may be at risk of educational disadva... Read More about Working towards parent-school partnership: An action research project in an urban primary school.

A legal analysis of the development of arbitration in Oman with special reference to the enforcement of international arbitral awards (2008)
Thesis
Al-Siyabi, M. K. A. (2008). A legal analysis of the development of arbitration in Oman with special reference to the enforcement of international arbitral awards. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209116

In our time, international arbitration is increasingly considered as the most effective dispute settlement mechanism, and hence a necessary tool for promoting international trade and investment. Thus, treaties and laws have been adopted, and speciali... Read More about A legal analysis of the development of arbitration in Oman with special reference to the enforcement of international arbitral awards.

Graded titanium based coatings by combining thermal spray and PVD technologies (2008)
Thesis
Casadei, F. (2008). Graded titanium based coatings by combining thermal spray and PVD technologies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208929

There is a rapid growth in demand for improved surface performance in many priority industrial sectors. There have also been rapid developments in methods of surface engineering and in tribological understanding. There is accordingly an exciting oppo... Read More about Graded titanium based coatings by combining thermal spray and PVD technologies.

British perceptions of the Balkan Slavs: Professional and popular categorizations before 1914 (2008)
Thesis
Suonpaa, M. P. (2008). British perceptions of the Balkan Slavs: Professional and popular categorizations before 1914. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208890

The purpose of this thesis is to deepen our understanding about the ways in which the Balkan Slavs were perceived and represented in Britain between 1856 and 1914 by concentrating on religious, military, commercial and satirical discourses. These spe... Read More about British perceptions of the Balkan Slavs: Professional and popular categorizations before 1914.

Spatial and temporal genetic variation in small and declining populations of Atlantic salmon (2008)
Thesis
Welters, R. (2008). Spatial and temporal genetic variation in small and declining populations of Atlantic salmon. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208886

Atlantic salmon is protected under national and European legislation but most populations are declining. The research investigated population size, habitat quality, population structure and stability over time using Atlantic salmon parr in the River... Read More about Spatial and temporal genetic variation in small and declining populations of Atlantic salmon.

Issues of scale in nuclear graphite components (2008)
Thesis
Holt, M. (2008). Issues of scale in nuclear graphite components. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208861

A conceptual model for the determination of the effect of specimen size on the strength of nuclear graphites was developed using abstraction techniques and finite element Analysis (FEA). The model was designed to be able to predict the response of nu... Read More about Issues of scale in nuclear graphite components.

Understanding the help seeking behaviour of cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction: An exploratory study (2008)
Thesis
Orchard, A. (2008). Understanding the help seeking behaviour of cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction: An exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208838

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined by the World Health Organisation as "a continuous or repetitive inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfying sexual activity". It is a sexual disorder that affects many men and is particu... Read More about Understanding the help seeking behaviour of cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction: An exploratory study.

Strategic management in the public sector: An interpretive study of the application of strategic management practices in the local authorities in Malaysia (2008)
Thesis
Yusoff, M. (2008). Strategic management in the public sector: An interpretive study of the application of strategic management practices in the local authorities in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208751

This research examines strategic management practices in local government in Malaysia. It offers an understanding of how actors construe and enact principles of strategic management in their organisations. Taking a qualitative and interpretive approa... Read More about Strategic management in the public sector: An interpretive study of the application of strategic management practices in the local authorities in Malaysia.

Repeat pregnancies in teenage mothers (2008)
Thesis
Tomlinson, K. (2008). Repeat pregnancies in teenage mothers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208705

There has been very little research into repeat pregnancy in teenage mothers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of pregnant teenage mothers who were expecting their second child. Six pregnant teenage mothers were in... Read More about Repeat pregnancies in teenage mothers.

Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness (2008)
Thesis
Toland, E. (2008). Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208700

The experience of a heart attack (MI) can be an event that causes distress severe enough to satisfy DSM-IV criteria for trauma in some individuals. However, research has shown that positive outcomes can also follow traumatic events; this has been def... Read More about Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness.

Recovery oriented services : strategies and barriers (2008)
Thesis
Talbot, L. (2008). Recovery oriented services : strategies and barriers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208697

Objectives: To explore the experiences of staff working in a recovery oriented service, with particular focus on the elements which help and hinder the provision of the service.Design: A qualitative approach was taken, in which interviews were used t... Read More about Recovery oriented services : strategies and barriers.

Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration (2008)
Thesis
Nutt, R. (2008). Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208693

The differences between bipolar-diagnosed and non-clinical control participants were investigated for three memory processes: mood-dependent memory, mood-congruent memory and autobiographical memory perception. Fifty-eight participants generated six... Read More about Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration.

The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (2008)
Thesis
Handley, E. (2008). The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208689

Previous research investigating the bereavement experiences of people with Intellectual Disabilities found that carers do not always prepare people for deaths or include them in mourning rituals. It has also been found that some carers lack confidenc... Read More about The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities.

An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy (2008)
Thesis
Bell, E. R. (2008). An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208685

This study explores aspects of the future in adolescents' choices to continue or terminate pregnancy. Future orientation (FO) (e.g. Seginer, 2005) and reasons for pregnancy resolution were investigated using a researcher constructed and administered... Read More about An exploration of future orientation in adolescents' decisions to continue or terminate a pregnancy.

Reward-oriented processes in bipolar disorder (2008)
Thesis
Babiker, N. T. (2008). Reward-oriented processes in bipolar disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208681

There is thought to be a link between characteristic reward-oriented processes in bipolar disorder and dysregulation in the behavioural activation system (BAS). This study aimed to assess differences between bipolar and healthy control individuals i... Read More about Reward-oriented processes in bipolar disorder.

Should depressed people focus on their low mood? Adaptive and maladaptive processing modes in unipolar depression (2008)
Thesis
Sanders, W. A. (2008). Should depressed people focus on their low mood? Adaptive and maladaptive processing modes in unipolar depression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208677

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is hypothesised to reduce the risk of depressive relapse by teaching participants to adopt a mindful rather than a ruminative mode of information processing. This study aimed to examine the effects of state... Read More about Should depressed people focus on their low mood? Adaptive and maladaptive processing modes in unipolar depression.

Fine-scale modelling of rain fields for radio network simulation (2008)
Thesis
Zhang, X. (2008). Fine-scale modelling of rain fields for radio network simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208671

Electromagnetic waves at microwave frequencies are strongly scattered by rain. Rain fade is the mechanism that limits the performance of terrestrial microwave telecommunication systems. To predict the Quality of Service (QoS) at a node in heterogeneo... Read More about Fine-scale modelling of rain fields for radio network simulation.