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Embryonic expression of Drosophila ceramide synthase schlank in developing gut, CNS and PNS (2011)
Journal Article
Voelzmann, A., & Bauer, R. (2011). Embryonic expression of Drosophila ceramide synthase schlank in developing gut, CNS and PNS. Gene Expression Patterns, 11(8), 501-510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gep.2011.08.006

Schlank is a member of the highly conserved ceramide synthase family and controls growth and body fat in Drosophila. Ceramide synthases are key enzymes in the sphingolipid de novo synthesis pathway. Ceramide synthase proteins and the (dihydro)ceramid... Read More about Embryonic expression of Drosophila ceramide synthase schlank in developing gut, CNS and PNS.

Key issues of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in construction: Case Study (2011)
Thesis
Mahmoud, M. (2011). Key issues of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in construction: Case Study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221829

This research explores and investigates the intra-organisational issues of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation within an international construction company. The research explores the Critical Success Factors (CSFs), concerns and benefits of... Read More about Key issues of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in construction: Case Study.

Effects of hypersalinity on the behaviour, physiology and survival of commercially important North Sea crustaceans (2011)
Thesis
Smyth, K. (2011). Effects of hypersalinity on the behaviour, physiology and survival of commercially important North Sea crustaceans. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214322

Despite the increasing number of hypersaline discharges associated with desalination and, more recently, solute mining activities, there is little existing information relating to the effects such environmental disruptions may have on populations of... Read More about Effects of hypersalinity on the behaviour, physiology and survival of commercially important North Sea crustaceans.

A comparison of the subspecific divergence of two sympatric African monkeys, Papio hamadryas & Chlorocebus aethiops: morphology, environment, diet & phylogeny (2011)
Thesis
Dunn, J. (2011). A comparison of the subspecific divergence of two sympatric African monkeys, Papio hamadryas & Chlorocebus aethiops: morphology, environment, diet & phylogeny. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213417

The baboon and vervet monkey exhibit numerous similarities in geographic range, ecology and social structure, and both exhibit extensive subspecific variation corresponding to geotypic forms. This thesis compares these two subspecific radiations, usi... Read More about A comparison of the subspecific divergence of two sympatric African monkeys, Papio hamadryas & Chlorocebus aethiops: morphology, environment, diet & phylogeny.

Polyacrylamide nanoparticle delivery systems in photodynamic therapy (2011)
Thesis
Kuruppuarachchi, M. (2011). Polyacrylamide nanoparticle delivery systems in photodynamic therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213126

In treating many diseases, including cancer and bacterial infections, drug resistance has emerged as a major obstacle limiting the therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. One area which may prove to be particularly attractive is Photodynamic... Read More about Polyacrylamide nanoparticle delivery systems in photodynamic therapy.

An investigation into pupils' attitudes towards secondary music education in Cyprus (2011)
Thesis
Teklos, P. (2011). An investigation into pupils' attitudes towards secondary music education in Cyprus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213081

The focus of this study was on the identification of pupils’ attitudes towards music education in secondary schools of Cyprus. There is a growing body of literature about the Cypriot music education scene, although the majority of studies to date hav... Read More about An investigation into pupils' attitudes towards secondary music education in Cyprus.

Optimisation of computed radiography chest imaging utilising a novel simulation technique derived from real patient computed tomography data sets (2011)
Thesis
Moore, C. S. (2011). Optimisation of computed radiography chest imaging utilising a novel simulation technique derived from real patient computed tomography data sets. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212879

To optimise any medical digital imaging system for chest radiography, it is vital that the images used for optimisation contain projected anatomy, or in other words, anatomical noise. In this thesis, a method to produce and validate a digitally recon... Read More about Optimisation of computed radiography chest imaging utilising a novel simulation technique derived from real patient computed tomography data sets.

Adiponectin : a novel circulating anti-thrombotic factor in humans? (2011)
Thesis
Yousaf, T. A. (2011). Adiponectin : a novel circulating anti-thrombotic factor in humans?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212180

Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived pro-inflammatory adipokine that regulates metabolic homeostasis, although it has been reported to modulate platelet function and thrombosis. In this study the effects of globular adiponectin (gAd), a novel platelet... Read More about Adiponectin : a novel circulating anti-thrombotic factor in humans?.

The influence of organisational climate and cognitive style on entrepreneurial behaviour in large sized organisations and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and perceived organizational support (2011)
Thesis
Farrag Hammad, R. H. (2011). The influence of organisational climate and cognitive style on entrepreneurial behaviour in large sized organisations and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and perceived organizational support. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212021

Minimally invasive treatment of venous insufficiency using endovenous laser ablation (2011)
Thesis
Carradice, D. (2011). Minimally invasive treatment of venous insufficiency using endovenous laser ablation. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211989

Background

Venous insufficiency is very common and causes significant quality of life (QoL) impairment. Conventional open surgery featuring junction ligation, stripping of the axial vein and phlebectomy is known to offer significant benefits over... Read More about Minimally invasive treatment of venous insufficiency using endovenous laser ablation.

The development of the academies policy, 2000 – 2010 : the influence of democratic values and constitutional practice (2011)
Thesis
Stevens, R. (2011). The development of the academies policy, 2000 – 2010 : the influence of democratic values and constitutional practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211940

Understanding the causes and consequences of the speed and the radical nature of secondary school reform in England is the prompt for this PhD inquiry. The hypothesis is that there has been a shift in constitutional practice and a realignment of demo... Read More about The development of the academies policy, 2000 – 2010 : the influence of democratic values and constitutional practice.

Risk stratification in patients with heart failure and in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (2011)
Thesis
Velavan, P. (2011). Risk stratification in patients with heart failure and in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211895


Heart failure is a very common medical condition with significant mortality and morbidity. Patients hospitalised with heart failure are at high risk of death in the short term and patients with chronic heart failure in the community are also at a hi... Read More about Risk stratification in patients with heart failure and in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

Visual imagery, mood, and goal appraisal in bipolar disorder (2011)
Thesis
Anstey, H. E. (2011). Visual imagery, mood, and goal appraisal in bipolar disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211882

The following portfolio consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices.Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature related to goal proc... Read More about Visual imagery, mood, and goal appraisal in bipolar disorder.

The identification of biomarkers of chemotherapy resistance in breast cancer using comparative proteomics (2011)
Thesis
Hodgkinson, V. C. (2011). The identification of biomarkers of chemotherapy resistance in breast cancer using comparative proteomics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211852

Background:Chemotherapy resistance is a major obstacle in effective neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced breast cancer. The ability to predict tumour response would allow chemotherapy administration to be directed towards only those patients wh... Read More about The identification of biomarkers of chemotherapy resistance in breast cancer using comparative proteomics.

E-Business assimilation in the context of Saudi Arabia : utilising Habermas' lifeworld and system theory (2011)
Thesis
Al-Ariefy, A. S. (2011). E-Business assimilation in the context of Saudi Arabia : utilising Habermas' lifeworld and system theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211762

E-business assimilation in Saudi Arabia becomes critical due to the overarching social issues that the stakeholders encounter. Grounded in Habermas‘ Critical Social Theory (CST), this study applies the theory of lifeworld and system to understand the... Read More about E-Business assimilation in the context of Saudi Arabia : utilising Habermas' lifeworld and system theory.

Revenue management for multiple product recovery options : a triangulation approach (2011)
Thesis
Chanintrakul, P. (2011). Revenue management for multiple product recovery options : a triangulation approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211743

In recent times large numbers of end-of-use/end-of-life returns have been the result of the increasing pressure from environmental legislations, particularly the directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union. The... Read More about Revenue management for multiple product recovery options : a triangulation approach.

2-(1-Aryliminoethylidene)quinolylnickel(II) dibromides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene dimerization capability (2011)
Journal Article
Song, S., Li, Y., Redshaw, C., Wang, F., & Sun, W. H. (2011). 2-(1-Aryliminoethylidene)quinolylnickel(II) dibromides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene dimerization capability. Journal of organometallic chemistry, 696(23), 3772-3778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2011.08.037

A series of 2-(1-aryliminoethylidene)quinoline derivatives (L1-L9) and the nickel(II) dibromides (C1-C9) thereof, were synthesized and characterized. The molecular structures of C2 (R1 = Et, R2 = H, R = Me) and C9 (R1 = iPr, R2 = H, R = iPr) were con... Read More about 2-(1-Aryliminoethylidene)quinolylnickel(II) dibromides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene dimerization capability.

Microcrystalline identification of selected designer drugs (2011)
Journal Article
Elie, L., Baron, M., Croxton, R., & Elie, M. (2012). Microcrystalline identification of selected designer drugs. Forensic Science International, 214(1-3), 182-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.08.005

A microcrystalline test for the detection of 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone), benzylpiperazine (BZP) and 5,6-methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) using aqueous solutions of mercury chloride is described. Each of the compounds investigated formed sp... Read More about Microcrystalline identification of selected designer drugs.