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Estimating life expectancy in health and ill health by using a hidden markov model (2009)
Journal Article
Van Den Hout, A., Jagger, C., & Matthews, F. E. (2009). Estimating life expectancy in health and ill health by using a hidden markov model. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series C, 58(4), 449-465. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9876.2008.00659.x

Summary. Population studies with longitudinal follow-up and mortality information can be used to estimate transitions between healthy and unhealthy states before death. When health is defined with respect to cognitive ability during old age, the traj... Read More about Estimating life expectancy in health and ill health by using a hidden markov model.

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.

Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena (2009)
Thesis
Stockdale, R. (2009). Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213020

Existing flow measurement methods in natural gravel rivers are largely based on a series of point measurements detached from the dynamic nature of river flow. Traditional measurement methods are limited in many environments and locations due to an in... Read More about Developing GPS river flow tracers (GRiFTers) to investigate large scale river flow phenomena.

The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities (2009)
Thesis
Churchill, H. R. (2009). The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212874

This study examines the influence of intertidal macroalgae on sediment accumulation, and the effect of sediment cover on intertidal community structure. Three shores on the North Yorkshire coast, England, were used to investigate differences in th... Read More about The role of macroalgal morphology and community structure on the accumulation of sediment and the subsequent effects on the dynamics of marine intertidal communities.

'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815 (2009)
Thesis
Dacam, J. H. (2009). 'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209462

The Royal Navy during the period between the end of the American Revolutionary War and the defeat of Napoleon had a record of success that was second to none, but it has long been held that this reputation was secured at the expense of its crews, who... Read More about 'Wanton and torturing punishments' : patterns of discipline and punishment in the Royal Navy, 1783-1815.

Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France (2009)
Thesis
Mouncer, B. (2009). Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209398

This study examines the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France. The need for such a study arises from the apparent contradiction between, on the one hand, the commitment of EU states to give protection to people fleeing persecution (they ar... Read More about Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France.

A systemic approach to collaborative implementation network structures: implementation of cultural tourism products in an English seaside context. (2009)
Thesis
Watts, M. (2009). A systemic approach to collaborative implementation network structures: implementation of cultural tourism products in an English seaside context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209386

There seems to be a recognition within the domains of strategic policy processes that joint-working and joined-up thinking is desirable, useful and necessary to enable successful policy implementation. Despite this it appears that there are problems... Read More about A systemic approach to collaborative implementation network structures: implementation of cultural tourism products in an English seaside context..

The minster churches of Beverley, Ripon and Southwell 1066-c.1300 (2009)
Thesis
Sharp, I. S. (2009). The minster churches of Beverley, Ripon and Southwell 1066-c.1300. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209383

This work is concerned with the comparative study of three minster churches, those of Beverley, Ripon and Southwell, in the period 1066-c1300. It will seek to establish the course of their institutional development in the period, the role they playe... Read More about The minster churches of Beverley, Ripon and Southwell 1066-c.1300.

Development of environmental water monitors based on hydrostatic and flourescence detection techniques (2009)
Thesis
Scott, R. M. (2009). Development of environmental water monitors based on hydrostatic and flourescence detection techniques. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209333

The research for this thesis led to the development of two environmental detectors, whose function was to identify predetermined threshold levels of the analyte. The research centred onto two types of analyte; immiscible and dissolved, both occurring... Read More about Development of environmental water monitors based on hydrostatic and flourescence detection techniques.

Identification of MRSA-specific peptides and expression of peptide containing recombinant proteins for targeted photodynamic therapy (2009)
Thesis
Vince, R. V. (2009). Identification of MRSA-specific peptides and expression of peptide containing recombinant proteins for targeted photodynamic therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209328

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing infection at multiple sites and is one of the predominant organisms found in chronic wounds, such as venous ulcers. Furthermore, there is an ever-increasing prevalence... Read More about Identification of MRSA-specific peptides and expression of peptide containing recombinant proteins for targeted photodynamic therapy.

Integrated DNA extraction and amplification on a microfluidic device (2009)
Thesis
Shaw, K. J. (. J. (2009). Integrated DNA extraction and amplification on a microfluidic device. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209278

An evaluation of DNA extraction and amplification performed in microfluidic systems was carried out, with the aim of integrating the two processes in a single microfluidic device. This integrated device will then be incorporated upstream of capillary... Read More about Integrated DNA extraction and amplification on a microfluidic device.

The environmental context of later prehistoric human activity in Orkney, Scotland (2009)
Thesis
Farrell, M. (2009). The environmental context of later prehistoric human activity in Orkney, Scotland. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209239

This thesis investigates concepts of marginality and the response of human populations to changing environmental conditions in prehistoric Orkney. Archaeological remains from the Orcadian Bronze Age are less visible than those from the Neolithic and... Read More about The environmental context of later prehistoric human activity in Orkney, Scotland.

A study of intellectual capital in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean (2009)
Thesis
Carrington, D. A. (2009). A study of intellectual capital in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209215

In today's knowledge-based economy three important factors in an organisation are human capital (HC), relational capital (RC) and structural capital (SC) which are the elements that constitute intellectual capital (IC). Proponents of IC research sugg... Read More about A study of intellectual capital in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean.

The influence of mood on self-defining memories (2009)
Thesis
Raymond, K. A. (2009). The influence of mood on self-defining memories. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209207

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to self-defining memories is reviewed. The term 'selfdefining memories' which was first coined by Singer and Moffitt (1991-1992), re... Read More about The influence of mood on self-defining memories.

Postnatal perineal trauma and general health in Maltese women (2009)
Thesis
Spiteri, M. C. (2009). Postnatal perineal trauma and general health in Maltese women. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209202

Over the last twenty years there has been an increasing international research interest in women's experience of postnatal perineal trauma and its impact on their physical, psychological and sexual health. To date, however, no research on perineal mo... Read More about Postnatal perineal trauma and general health in Maltese women.

The place of unilateral acts in international law : understanding a (non) legal concept (2009)
Thesis
Kuzmarov, B. F. (2009). The place of unilateral acts in international law : understanding a (non) legal concept. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209197

This thesis answers the research question, "are unilateral acts legal?" This introduction defines this question by establishing the context and purpose for this study, by expanding on the research question asked, and by explaining the significance o... Read More about The place of unilateral acts in international law : understanding a (non) legal concept.

Evaluation of the dimethylaminocinnemaldehyde contact transfer process and its application to fingerprint development on thermal papers (2009)
Journal Article
Croxton, R., Lee, J., Bleay, S., Sears, V., & Mehmet, S. (2009). Evaluation of the dimethylaminocinnemaldehyde contact transfer process and its application to fingerprint development on thermal papers. Journal of Forensic Identification, 59(5), 545-568

The use of dimethylaminocinnemaldehyde (DMAC) as a fingerprint development reagent was first proposed in the 1970s as a solution-dipping technique to target the urea constituent of fingerprints. However, in operational trials, the quality of develope... Read More about Evaluation of the dimethylaminocinnemaldehyde contact transfer process and its application to fingerprint development on thermal papers.

Non-geometric backgrounds, doubled geometry and generalised T-duality (2009)
Journal Article
Hull, C. M., & Reid-Edwards, R. A. (2009). Non-geometric backgrounds, doubled geometry and generalised T-duality. Journal of High Energy Physics, 2009(09), Article 014. https://doi.org/10.1088/1126-6708/2009/09/014

String backgrounds with a local torus fibration such as T-folds are naturally formulated in a doubled formalism in which the torus fibres are doubled to include dual coordinates conjugate to winding number. Here we formulate and explore a generalisat... Read More about Non-geometric backgrounds, doubled geometry and generalised T-duality.

The origin of the light distribution in spiral galaxies (2009)
Journal Article
Sanchez-Blazquez, P., Courty, S., Gibson, B. K., & Brook, C. B. (2009). The origin of the light distribution in spiral galaxies. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 398(2), 591-606. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2966.2009.15133.x

We analyse a high-resolution, fully cosmological, hydrodynamical disc galaxy simulation, to study the source of the double-exponential light profiles seen in many stellar discs, and the effects of stellar radial migration upon the spatiotemporal evol... Read More about The origin of the light distribution in spiral galaxies.