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Walking and talking : topographies of memory in Kingston-upon-Hull (2010)
Thesis
Roberts, T. (2010). Walking and talking : topographies of memory in Kingston-upon-Hull. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212896

This thesis explores the relationships between different memory narratives within the unglamorous, everyday spaces of the city, drawing upon ideas of memory as a fluid and dynamic process that is under constant negotiation. It is increasingly argued... Read More about Walking and talking : topographies of memory in Kingston-upon-Hull.

Coping with stress through bibliotherapy : the effects of reading Zhuang Zi’s fables for Taiwan college students (2010)
Thesis
Fu, N. H.-W. (2010). Coping with stress through bibliotherapy : the effects of reading Zhuang Zi’s fables for Taiwan college students. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211730

The term “Bibliotherapy” was first coined in 1916. It was mainly used in hospitals for veterans and psychiatric patients before the 1970s (Alexander & Buggie, 1976). Later on, bibliotherapy was applied in the developmental and psychotherapeutic field... Read More about Coping with stress through bibliotherapy : the effects of reading Zhuang Zi’s fables for Taiwan college students.

`I had imagined myself into being': storytelling girls in children's fiction from the beginning and end of the twentieth century (2010)
Thesis
Snelling, S. L. (2010). `I had imagined myself into being': storytelling girls in children's fiction from the beginning and end of the twentieth century. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211481

This thesis is a text-based study of storytelling girls in children's fiction from the beginning and end of the twentieth century, providing close readings of three texts from each of these periods. Books in Part One are drawn from the canon of class... Read More about `I had imagined myself into being': storytelling girls in children's fiction from the beginning and end of the twentieth century.

Hybrid climbing bodies: the climbing assemblage and the technologically mediated engagements and ascensions of rock climbers (2010)
Thesis
Barratt, P. R. (2010). Hybrid climbing bodies: the climbing assemblage and the technologically mediated engagements and ascensions of rock climbers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211457

This thesis contributes an Actor Network Theory inspired approach to the study of rock climbing to argue that climbers are more-than-human fusions comprised of the human and non-human. The research explores this notion of hybrid climbers, which I te... Read More about Hybrid climbing bodies: the climbing assemblage and the technologically mediated engagements and ascensions of rock climbers.

The use of enzymes, isomerisable lipid analogues and small molecules to modulate the structure and dynamics of lipid bilayer (2010)
Thesis
Batchelor, R. (2010). The use of enzymes, isomerisable lipid analogues and small molecules to modulate the structure and dynamics of lipid bilayer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211370

A series of experiments were carried out to assess the effects and interactions of isomerisable lipid analogues, small molecules, and enzyme catalysed substrates on the structure and dynamics of lipid bilayers. Modulation of Enzyme Activity Usin... Read More about The use of enzymes, isomerisable lipid analogues and small molecules to modulate the structure and dynamics of lipid bilayer.

An evaluation of factors that affect glycaemic control and its measurements in diabetes mellitus (2010)
Thesis
Ng, J. M. (2010). An evaluation of factors that affect glycaemic control and its measurements in diabetes mellitus. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210961

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex and challenging disorder for the health care provider. Delayed detection and poor glycaemic control are both associated with a significant increase in the risk of patient morbidity and mortality. With almost 1 in 2... Read More about An evaluation of factors that affect glycaemic control and its measurements in diabetes mellitus.

Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools (2010)
Thesis
Hope, M. A. (2010). Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210951

The majority of literature about democratic education has been written from the perspective of teachers or educators. This thesis is different. It has a clear intention to listen to and learn from the experiences of students. Empirical research was... Read More about Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools.

An ethnographic study of lunchtime experiences in primary school dining rooms (2010)
Thesis
Pike, J. (2010). An ethnographic study of lunchtime experiences in primary school dining rooms. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210122

The issue of school meals has recently come to the fore of UK government policy with reforms to school food occupying a pivotal position in ameliorating public health and educational concerns, from tackling the "obesity epidemic" to improving childre... Read More about An ethnographic study of lunchtime experiences in primary school dining rooms.

Polymorphic social organisation in a eusocial insect : the ultimate and proximate causes (2010)
Thesis
Gill, R. J. (2010). Polymorphic social organisation in a eusocial insect : the ultimate and proximate causes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209722

A fundamental variable in cooperative breeding animal species is the degree to which reproduction is partitioned among group members - termed reproductive skew.  Understanding the causes for variation in skew contributes to our understanding of... Read More about Polymorphic social organisation in a eusocial insect : the ultimate and proximate causes.

New public management and administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Bahrain : implementing performance and programme-based budgeting (2010)
Thesis
Ali, F. M. (2010). New public management and administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Bahrain : implementing performance and programme-based budgeting. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209714

This research explores the opportunity for administrative reform in the government of Bahrain. In particular it offers an awareness and better understanding of how political elites construe and enact the principles of “NPM” in public sector organisat... Read More about New public management and administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Bahrain : implementing performance and programme-based budgeting.

Electro-optical method of distinguishing recyclable plastics (2010)
Thesis
Ee Yee, L. C. (2010). Electro-optical method of distinguishing recyclable plastics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209592

The UK produces 3 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, of which 85% is landfilled, 8% is incinerated and only 7% recycled. Recycling just one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a 60W light bulb for six hours. Our local East Riding of Y... Read More about Electro-optical method of distinguishing recyclable plastics.

Optical wireless communications (2010)
Thesis
Muhammad, I. U. (2010). Optical wireless communications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209588

The phenomenal global demand for wireless communication links with greater bandwidths is motivating engineers world over to come up with alternatives communication links. One of such system that has received a great deal of attention and has shown ev... Read More about Optical wireless communications.

Climate changing in microwave telecommunication links (sleet) (2010)
Thesis
Almreri, A. R. K. (2010). Climate changing in microwave telecommunication links (sleet). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209571

Rec. ITU-R P.530-12 provides an internationally recognised prediction model for the fading due to wet snow (sleet) on horizontal, terrestrial microwave links. An important parameter in this model is the altitude difference between the link and the me... Read More about Climate changing in microwave telecommunication links (sleet).

Data retrieval in MIMO systems and the effects of correlation on the channel capacity (2010)
Thesis
Chinda, I. D. (2010). Data retrieval in MIMO systems and the effects of correlation on the channel capacity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209566

Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna design as used in communication is today, easily the most important field in the wireless field; as capacities of data are increased based on the inherent capability of the technology, without an increase... Read More about Data retrieval in MIMO systems and the effects of correlation on the channel capacity.

System model for the evaluation of interference "Cosite Analysis Model" (2010)
Thesis
Mehdawi, M. (2010). System model for the evaluation of interference "Cosite Analysis Model". (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209557

There is an increasing demand to solve the interference between wireless communication systems. This means in particular to antenna networks that placed near together such as radio mast as well at warship and airplane antenna. In this case the system... Read More about System model for the evaluation of interference "Cosite Analysis Model".

Study of quantum dot and quantum well photodetectors (2010)
Thesis
Jabarullah, N. H. (2010). Study of quantum dot and quantum well photodetectors. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209552

A study of quantum dots-in-well infrared photodetectors (QDIPs) yields results useful for the creation of a two-colour QDIP. Quantum dot infrared photodetectors (QDIPs) have been shown to be a key technology in mid and long wavelength infrared detect... Read More about Study of quantum dot and quantum well photodetectors.

An analysis of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys produced by melt spinning, sputtering and pulsed laser deposition. (2010)
Thesis
Dearing, N. (2010). An analysis of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys produced by melt spinning, sputtering and pulsed laser deposition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209497

Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMA) have recently attracted much interest and research because of their large magnetic-field induced strain. Strains of up to 10% have been reported in single crystals of Ni2MnGa at room temperature. The mechanism... Read More about An analysis of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys produced by melt spinning, sputtering and pulsed laser deposition..