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CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists : new metallodrugs (2009)
Thesis
Khan, A. (2009). CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists : new metallodrugs. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216132

Chemokine receptors are a target of growing interest for new therapeutic drugs, as their role in multiple disease states has been demonstrated. The CXCR4/ CXCL12 pairing has been implicated in HIV and cancer, as well as chronic inflammatory diseases,... Read More about CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonists : new metallodrugs.

Assessing democratic quality and performance in legislatures (2009)
Thesis
Jalali Naini, M. (2009). Assessing democratic quality and performance in legislatures. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213070

This thesis looks into the possibility of assessing legislative performance and democratic quality using performance management frameworks and methods used for organisational development and change and whether measurement of this kind is beneficial t... Read More about Assessing democratic quality and performance in legislatures.

The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality. (2009)
Thesis
Hudson, M. (2009). The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209471

Predicting the behavior of others is crucial in social interactions and requires sophisticated cognitive mechanisms with which to do so. In order to make a more informed prediction, it is necessary to integrate information about the mental state and... Read More about The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality..

The preparation and characterisation of mixed-anion and non-oxide materials (2009)
Thesis
Headspith, D. A. (2009). The preparation and characterisation of mixed-anion and non-oxide materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209409

Traditionally, research in solid-state chemistry has focused largely on the chemistry of oxides and on chemical tailoring of the structure and physical properties via cationic substitutions. Consequentially, the chemistry of non-oxide ompounds and ot... Read More about The preparation and characterisation of mixed-anion and non-oxide materials.

The impact of erythropoietin on uraemic cardiomyopathy (2009)
Thesis
Smith, K. (2009). The impact of erythropoietin on uraemic cardiomyopathy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209403

Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The uraemic heart is characterised by cellular and structural remodelling, including left ventricular hypertrophy LVH), which contribute to hea... Read More about The impact of erythropoietin on uraemic cardiomyopathy.

A dual constitutive communication-based model for managerial practice diffusion (2009)
Thesis
Sun, W. (2009). A dual constitutive communication-based model for managerial practice diffusion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209391

In the current research of managerial practice diffusion, discussions on how to understand and manage diffusion changes have been made primarily by drawing on institutional, rhetorical and systems theories for the reason that each of them seems to su... Read More about A dual constitutive communication-based model for managerial practice diffusion.

Organization strategy, management techniques and management accounting practices : contingency research in Thailand (2009)
Thesis
Nimtrakoon, S. (2009). Organization strategy, management techniques and management accounting practices : contingency research in Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209189

There have been the recent calls for additional research in order to enhance the understanding of potential contingency factors which explain the adoption of management accounting practices (MAPs). This, allied to a lack of knowledge in relation to c... Read More about Organization strategy, management techniques and management accounting practices : contingency research in Thailand.

Robo-CAMAL : anchoring in a cognitive robot (2009)
Thesis
Gwatkin, J. (2009). Robo-CAMAL : anchoring in a cognitive robot. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209186

The CAMAL architecture (Computational Architectures for Motivation,Affect and Learning) provides an excellent framework within which to explore and investigate issues relevant to cognitive science and artificial intelligence. This thesis describes a... Read More about Robo-CAMAL : anchoring in a cognitive robot.

Market orientation on trust and performance in London's ethnic minority micro businesses (2009)
Thesis
Ekwulugo, F. N. (2009). Market orientation on trust and performance in London's ethnic minority micro businesses. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213184

The main objective of this study was to investigate and produce results of value in determining the merits of market orientation, trust and performance within the London African and Asian ethnic minority micro businesses (EMMBs). Searches of the lite... Read More about Market orientation on trust and performance in London's ethnic minority micro businesses.

Can the measurement of transventricular intracardiac impedance reliably differentiate haemodynamically stable from unstable arrhythmias? (2009)
Thesis
Mudawi, T. O. K. (2009). Can the measurement of transventricular intracardiac impedance reliably differentiate haemodynamically stable from unstable arrhythmias?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212903

Introduction: Implantable defibrillators (ICD's) are currently unable to assess the haemodynamic stability of arrhythmias and can occasionally deliver intracardiac shocks when patients are conscious. We investigated the use of trans-ventricular imped... Read More about Can the measurement of transventricular intracardiac impedance reliably differentiate haemodynamically stable from unstable arrhythmias?.

Bands and orchestras in the major northern seaside resorts of England, 1865-1911 : a socio-cultural history. (2009)
Thesis
Ounsley, K. E. (2009). Bands and orchestras in the major northern seaside resorts of England, 1865-1911 : a socio-cultural history. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211717

This thesis investigates the social and cultural history of the seaside bands in Bridlington, Scarborough, Blackpool, Southport, and Douglas (Isle of Man), from 1865, the start of the Bridlington era, to 1911, the end of the long Victorian period. It... Read More about Bands and orchestras in the major northern seaside resorts of England, 1865-1911 : a socio-cultural history..

Social reintegration of offenders : the role of the probation service in North West Frontier Province, Pakistan (2009)
Thesis
Hussain, B. (2009). Social reintegration of offenders : the role of the probation service in North West Frontier Province, Pakistan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209323

This thesis examines the role of the probation system in the social reintegration of offenders in NWFP, Pakistan. Probation is the punishment most widely associated with rehabilitation and helping offenders to lead law-abiding lives. The probation sy... Read More about Social reintegration of offenders : the role of the probation service in North West Frontier Province, Pakistan.

Comparative chemical ecology, behaviour, and evolutionary genetics of acanthodactlylus boskianus (Squamata: Lacertidae) : comparative chemical ecology, behaviour and evolution (2009)
Thesis
Khannoon, E. R. R. (2009). Comparative chemical ecology, behaviour, and evolutionary genetics of acanthodactlylus boskianus (Squamata: Lacertidae) : comparative chemical ecology, behaviour and evolution. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209283

Acanthodactylus boskianus is a common lizard species frequently occurring in different habitats throughout Egypt. Both males and females have well developed epidermal femoral glands. This species is territorial and males acquire dominance hierarchies... Read More about Comparative chemical ecology, behaviour, and evolutionary genetics of acanthodactlylus boskianus (Squamata: Lacertidae) : comparative chemical ecology, behaviour and evolution.

The influence of website design features and consumer characteristics on internet banking adoption in Saudi Arabia (2009)
Thesis
Alhudaithy, A. I. R. (2009). The influence of website design features and consumer characteristics on internet banking adoption in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214326

Recent years have seen rapid growth of Internet technology and its incorporation into many areas, including banking. Despite the potential advantages offered, however, adoption of Internet Banking (IB) has been relatively low. This thesis aims to enh... Read More about The influence of website design features and consumer characteristics on internet banking adoption in Saudi Arabia.

Regulatory T cells and circulating cytokines : novel prognostic markers in squamous cells carcinoma of the head & neck (2009)
Thesis
Al Hamarneh, O. (2009). Regulatory T cells and circulating cytokines : novel prognostic markers in squamous cells carcinoma of the head & neck. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213579

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common type of cancer worldwide and is considered a highly immunosuppressive tumour. Advances in the treatment modalities for HNSCC over the last 20 years involving surgery, radiotherapy... Read More about Regulatory T cells and circulating cytokines : novel prognostic markers in squamous cells carcinoma of the head & neck.

Intuitive and rational approaches to decision making in education (2009)
Thesis
Luck, C. (2009). Intuitive and rational approaches to decision making in education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212840

The key question that this research focuses on is: How do head teachers make decisions? In addition, there are a range of sub questions that are worthy of consideration within the remit of this study. What strategies do head teachers use in makin... Read More about Intuitive and rational approaches to decision making in education.

Women's employment in garment factories in Bangladesh : emancipation or exploitation? (2009)
Thesis
Rahman, M. A. (2009). Women's employment in garment factories in Bangladesh : emancipation or exploitation?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209844

Women's participation in export-oriented industries has been one of the most dominant features in many developing countries since the 1970s. Employment in waged jobs has often been viewed as a means of women's integration into development processes.... Read More about Women's employment in garment factories in Bangladesh : emancipation or exploitation?.

Collaborating for children's mental health : a study of the experiences of health and social care practitioners and managers working within different models of service integration (2009)
Thesis
Stericker, S. (2009). Collaborating for children's mental health : a study of the experiences of health and social care practitioners and managers working within different models of service integration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209489

The fragmented history of collaboration across health and social care is an acknowledged problem in public services in the United Kingdom. For several decades Government policy documents have recommended improved collaboration to tackle problems asso... Read More about Collaborating for children's mental health : a study of the experiences of health and social care practitioners and managers working within different models of service integration.

Chemical communication and its ecological consequence in the Lysmata shrimp (2009)
Thesis
Zhang, D. (2009). Chemical communication and its ecological consequence in the Lysmata shrimp. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209296

Male crustaceans must find and identify receptive females to mate successfully. Mate recognition depends mainly on sex pheromones, which are detected by antennae and antennules. Distance (soluble)pheromone mediates mating behaviour of some decapod cr... Read More about Chemical communication and its ecological consequence in the Lysmata shrimp.

The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance (2009)
Thesis
Moore, L. J. S. (2009). The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213085

The aim of this thesis was to investigate the effect that consuming pre- and post exercise meals, varying in GI, would have on physiological responses and subsequent endurance performance. Study 1 investigated the effects of consuming either a low... Read More about The effects of the glycaemic index of carbohydrate meals on metabolism, recovery and endurance performance.