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Hippocampal tau pathology is related to neuroanatomical connections: An ageing population-based study (2009)
Journal Article
Lace, G., Savva, G. M., Forster, G., De Silva, R., Brayne, C., Matthews, F. E., …Wharton, S. B. (2009). Hippocampal tau pathology is related to neuroanatomical connections: An ageing population-based study. Brain, 132(5), 1324-1334. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awp059

Deposits of abnormally phosphorylated tau protein are found in numerous neurodegenerative disorders; the 'tauopathies', which include Alzheimers and Picks diseases, but tau pathology is also found in the ageing brain. Variation in tau pathology in br... Read More about Hippocampal tau pathology is related to neuroanatomical connections: An ageing population-based study.

Biomarkers, dementia, and public health (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wright, C. F., Hall, A., Matthews, F. E., & Brayne, C. (2009). Biomarkers, dementia, and public health. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1180, 11-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04942.x

Public health is defined as the organized efforts of society to improve health. This is often framed in terms of prevention, with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention representing, respectively, fundamental prevention through understanding of... Read More about Biomarkers, dementia, and public health.

Neuropathological correlates of dementia in over-80-year-old brain donors from the population-based Cambridge city over-75s cohort (CC75C) study (2009)
Journal Article
Brayne, C., Richardson, K., Matthews, F. E., Fleming, J., Hunter, S., Xuereb, J. H., …Dening, T. (2009). Neuropathological correlates of dementia in over-80-year-old brain donors from the population-based Cambridge city over-75s cohort (CC75C) study. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 18(3), 645-658. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-2009-1182

Key neuropathological changes associated with late-onset dementia are not fully understood. Population-based longitudinal studies offer an opportunity to step back and examine which pathological indices best link to clinical state. CC75C is a longitu... Read More about Neuropathological correlates of dementia in over-80-year-old brain donors from the population-based Cambridge city over-75s cohort (CC75C) study.

Increasing levels of semantic verbal fluency in elderly English adults. (2009)
Journal Article
Llewellyn, D. J., & Matthews, F. E. (2009). Increasing levels of semantic verbal fluency in elderly English adults. Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, 16(4), 433-445. https://doi.org/10.1080/13825580902773867

Analyses incorporating large independent population-based samples and identical measures are needed to investigate recent trends in cognitive function. Nationally representative independent cohorts of community living individuals in England aged 65 y... Read More about Increasing levels of semantic verbal fluency in elderly English adults..

Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles? (2009)
Thesis
Jennings, R. (2009). Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215940

The feeding behaviour of the predator Carcinus maenas (L.) whilst foraging on the two distinct ecotypes, H and M, of the rough periwinkle Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) found on the North East coast of England was studied. The high shore (H) ecotype pos... Read More about Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas (Linneaus)) as predators of rough periwinkles (Littorina saxatilis (Olivi)) : can crab feeding behaviour influence the distribution of rough periwinkles?.

Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks (2009)
Thesis
Reynolds, M. M. (2009). Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215481

This thesis consists of three parts. In the first part, we review the literature and some of the key issues in UK transport. We identify a need to discourage car use and the role that public transport plays in this. We discuss the various options ava... Read More about Theoretical investigations into competition, regulation, and integration in transport networks.

The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers (2009)
Thesis
Rollins, D. J. (2009). The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213984

The use of fish scales to age and back-calculate previous lengths at age and gain age and growth information has long been used as a management tool in fisheries. Calcified structures from fish, including otoliths, fin rays, and vertebrae have been u... Read More about The efficacy of back calculation methods for determining length at age data and the use of such data to determine growth standards, national growth patterns and recruitment dynamics of roach (Rutilus rutilus (L.)), dace (Leuciscus leuciscus (L.)) and chub (Leuciscus cephalus (L.)) in UK rivers.

Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach (2009)
Thesis
Yates-Sabren, K. T. (2009). Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213058

The current study uses multiproxy palaeolimnological analysis of sediment cores to reconstruct the long-term (10² to 10³ years) nutrient status of Upper Talley and Llyn Pencarreg, two closely adjacent, moderately nutrient-enriched lakes in Carmarthen... Read More about Understanding good ecological status: a palaeolimnological approach.

Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy (2009)
Thesis
Hesslewood, A. (2009). Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209834

Following economic stagnation and deindustrialisation in 1970s and 1980s Britain, the shift toward neoliberalism and entrepreneurial urbanism has had profound effects on the ways in which cities are experienced by different socio-cultural groups. As... Read More about Reconstituting troublesome youth in Newcastle upon Tyne : theorising exclusion in the night-time economy.

Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals (2009)
Thesis
Vanicek, N. (2009). Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209371

Transtibial amputees are at a higher risk of falling than age-matched able-bodied individuals. In order to make recommendations for falls prevention and treatment programmes, it is important to have a sound understanding of the underlying biomechanic... Read More about Biomechanical and psychological factors that distinguish fallers from non-fallers : a comparative study of transtibial amputees and able bodied individuals.

The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK. (2009)
Thesis
Swig, B. A. (2009). The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209358

Habitat restoration can partially compensate for the extensive loss of coastal wetlands, which are transitional habitats that form the barriers between seas and oceans and the terrestrial environment. Coastal wetlands historically due to their locati... Read More about The recreation of estuarine ecosystem : a case study at Paull Holme Strays, Humber Estuary, UK..

Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID (2009)
Thesis
Ahmed, M. I. (2009). Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209275

In this study the ecology, biology and classification of the sea cucumber species of the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba were examined in order to resolve some of the long standing question on the identification and classification of sea cuc... Read More about Morphological, ecological and molecular examination of the seacucumber species along the Red Sea coast of Egypt and Gulf of Aqaba : with the investigation of the possibility of using DNA barcoding technique as a standard method for seacucumber ID.

Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine (2009)
Thesis
Shananwaz, M. (2009). Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209178

The objective of this dissertation is to estimate rotor flux of an IM. Some of the material is focused on the functional block of the IM i.e. Torque estimator, Speed estimator etc. while a subsequent part deals with estimation of rotor flux. The diss... Read More about Estimation of rotor flux of an induction machine.

Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops (2009)
Thesis
Tanuku, S. (2009). Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209174

The technique of phase-locked loop (PLL), an essential means for online frequency detection of incoming signal, which is widely used in our modern day communication system. PLL is traditionally viewed as a non-linear feedback control loop that will a... Read More about Dissertation review on a new control perspective on phase locked loops.

The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (2009)
Thesis
Eagle, G. L. (2009). The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209165

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is the most common adult Leukaemia in the UK, Western Europe and America. It is a malignancy of naive B-cells. The clinical course of patients with CLL is heterogeneous; some patients survive for years without trea... Read More about The proteomic analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Integration of rain fade into OPNET (2009)
Thesis
Manosa, T. M. (2009). Integration of rain fade into OPNET. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209073

OPNET is one of the widely used modelling and simulation software packages in the telecommunications industry for planning, design, and research and development. In the wireless modeller module, it uses common propagation models to model radio propag... Read More about Integration of rain fade into OPNET.

Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials (2009)
Thesis
Small, W. R. (2009). Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208993

This thesis describes the fabrication and characterisation of novel sensors from nanomaterials. These are materials that have at least one length scale in the nanometre region, and in many cases they exhibit fascinating electrical, mechanical or opti... Read More about Fabrication of novel sensors from nanomaterials.