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Genetic tests of ancient asexuality in Root Knot Nematodes reveal recent hybrid origins (2008)
Journal Article
Lunt, D. H. (2008). Genetic tests of ancient asexuality in Root Knot Nematodes reveal recent hybrid origins. BMC evolutionary biology, 8(1), 194. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-8-194

Background. The existence of "ancient asexuals", taxa that have persisted for long periods of evolutionary history without sexual recombination, is both controversial and important for our understanding of the evolution and maintenance of sexual repr... Read More about Genetic tests of ancient asexuality in Root Knot Nematodes reveal recent hybrid origins.

A new approach to amino acid racemization in enamel: testing of a less destructive sampling methodology (2008)
Journal Article
Griffin, R. C., Moody, H., Penkman, K. E. H., Fagan, M. J., Curtis, N., & Collins, M. J. (2008). A new approach to amino acid racemization in enamel: testing of a less destructive sampling methodology. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 53(4), 910-916. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00753.x

Aspartic acid racemization has been found to be an accurate measure of age at death for recent forensic material. This paper examines the practicality of using acid etching of the tooth surface to extract amino acids from the enamel for racemization... Read More about A new approach to amino acid racemization in enamel: testing of a less destructive sampling methodology.

Different pathways that suggest whether auditors' going concern opinions are ethically based (2008)
Journal Article
Rodgers, W., Guiral, A., & Gonzalo, J. A. (2009). Different pathways that suggest whether auditors' going concern opinions are ethically based. Journal of Business Ethics, 86(3), 347-361. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-008-9851-8

Several critics have reopened the continuing debate regarding the credibility of the auditing profession in part because of auditors' reluctance to issue warning signals to investors. At the root of auditors' lack of independence issues are conflicts... Read More about Different pathways that suggest whether auditors' going concern opinions are ethically based.

Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles (2008)
Thesis
Barrier, S. Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Working towards parent-school partnership: An action research project in an urban primary school. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. A legal analysis of the development of arbitration in Oman with special reference to the enforcement of international arbitral awards. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Graded titanium based coatings by combining thermal spray and PVD technologies. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. British perceptions of the Balkan Slavs: Professional and popular categorizations before 1914. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Spatial and temporal genetic variation in small and declining populations of Atlantic salmon. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Issues of scale in nuclear graphite components. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Understanding the help seeking behaviour of cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction: An exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. 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. 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.

Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness (2008)
Thesis
Toland, E. Post-traumatic growth following life-threatening illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Recovery oriented services : strategies and barriers. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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. Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. 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.