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Die Antonymie-Heuristik: Automatische Falsifikation Valenter Information (2011)
Thesis
Weil, R. (2011). Die Antonymie-Heuristik: Automatische Falsifikation Valenter Information. (Dissertation). University of Trier. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3378543

The aim of the present research was to find evidence for the existence of an antonym-heuristic when valenced (positive or negative) information is falsified. According to former studies falsification is a non-automatic, higher-order cognitive process... Read More about Die Antonymie-Heuristik: Automatische Falsifikation Valenter Information.

Financial development, foreign direct investment and economic growth : challenges for developing countries (2011)
Thesis
Babatunde, A. F. (2011). Financial development, foreign direct investment and economic growth : challenges for developing countries. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213564

Although the pattern of growth in developing countries is characterised by instability, uncertainties and volatility, the experience of the five fast-growing developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China (BRIMCs) presents an unprece... Read More about Financial development, foreign direct investment and economic growth : challenges for developing countries.

Quantification of bone using a 3.0 tesla clinical magnetic resonance scanner (2011)
Thesis
Lazar, V. R. (2011). Quantification of bone using a 3.0 tesla clinical magnetic resonance scanner. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212930

The work in this thesis examines the potential of using magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRI & MRS) as a quantitative tool for diagnosing bone abnormalities at multiple skeletal sites, which could be used in conjunction with routine clini... Read More about Quantification of bone using a 3.0 tesla clinical magnetic resonance scanner.

Power, stakeholders and the theory of planned behaviour : understanding stakeholder engagement in an English seaside context (2011)
Thesis
Goossens, V. (2011). Power, stakeholders and the theory of planned behaviour : understanding stakeholder engagement in an English seaside context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212916

In destination development and planning literature much emphasis has been placed upon structural and geographical interpretations of how destinations can be viewed. There is a lack of attention to agency and stakeholder perspectives in destination de... Read More about Power, stakeholders and the theory of planned behaviour : understanding stakeholder engagement in an English seaside context.

Increasing the capacity of an ultrasonic communication systems using variable structure control (2011)
Thesis
Ma, S. (2011). Increasing the capacity of an ultrasonic communication systems using variable structure control. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212043

Narrow bandwidth transducers used in existing ultrasonic (US) data communication systems are known to be devices with a high Q resonant response and low coupling to both the electrical drive and acoustic interfaces. These features limit the speed of... Read More about Increasing the capacity of an ultrasonic communication systems using variable structure control.

Modelling the impact of oil price volatility on investment decision-making (2011)
Thesis
Hammad, R. S. (2011). Modelling the impact of oil price volatility on investment decision-making. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212025

The energy industry is transforming from the old, vertically integrated model into a more competitive model in which most companies are exposed to different types of risk. One of the major challenges facing energy companies is making investment decis... Read More about Modelling the impact of oil price volatility on investment decision-making.

The maternal gaze in the Gothic (2011)
Thesis
Williams, S. (2011). The maternal gaze in the Gothic. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214012

This transdisciplinary thesis excavates the critically-neglected Gothic convention of the maternal tyrant through the theoretical framework of the maternal gaze, recently conceptualised by Alina Luna in Visual Perversity: A Re-articulation of the Mat... Read More about The maternal gaze in the Gothic.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms : identification by self-examination and analysis of variation in matrix metalloproteinases with peak wall stress (2011)
Thesis
Heng, M. S. T. (2011). Abdominal aortic aneurysms : identification by self-examination and analysis of variation in matrix metalloproteinases with peak wall stress. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213506

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) cause 5,000 deaths a year in the UK. Self-examination for AAAs may provide an economic and practical solution. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) concentration is elevated and levels of their natural inhibitors - Tissue... Read More about Abdominal aortic aneurysms : identification by self-examination and analysis of variation in matrix metalloproteinases with peak wall stress.

Electricity service utilities in the GCC : steps towards a common regulatory reform (2011)
Thesis
Al-Sunaidy, A. M. A. (2011). Electricity service utilities in the GCC : steps towards a common regulatory reform. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213445

The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), namely; the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been moving towards more econ... Read More about Electricity service utilities in the GCC : steps towards a common regulatory reform.

Switched beam array antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID localisation (2011)
Thesis
Nguyen, D. L. (2011). Switched beam array antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID localisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213097

Most people are familiar with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as its applications are around us in many systems, such as anti-theft devices in shops, supermarkets and libraries, building access systems. The number of applications and... Read More about Switched beam array antenna for 2.45 GHz RFID localisation.

Pathways in the music of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: from precursor works to the first two symphonies (2011)
Thesis
Phillips, J. P. N. (2011). Pathways in the music of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: from precursor works to the first two symphonies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212940

This thesis presents analyses of the first and second symphonies of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. It starts with an introductory part consisting of two chapters outlining the overall structure of what follows and describing four features and a number of... Read More about Pathways in the music of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: from precursor works to the first two symphonies.

Wettability of solid particles in relation to particle-stabilised foams and emulsions (2011)
Thesis
Reed, K. M. (2011). Wettability of solid particles in relation to particle-stabilised foams and emulsions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212414

Colloidal particles and surfactants are commonly used, either individually or combined, as stabilisers of emulsions and foams. While the properties of surfactants and particles under a range of conditions and concentrations are relatively well known,... Read More about Wettability of solid particles in relation to particle-stabilised foams and emulsions.

Development of micro fluidic based devices for studying tumour biology and evaluating treatment response in head and neck cancer biopsies (2011)
Thesis
Sylvester, D. C. (2011). Development of micro fluidic based devices for studying tumour biology and evaluating treatment response in head and neck cancer biopsies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214515

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) presents particular challenges to both the researcher and the clinician. Encompassing a group of tumours with distinct epidemiological and oncological behaviour, each sub site differs greatly in its manag... Read More about Development of micro fluidic based devices for studying tumour biology and evaluating treatment response in head and neck cancer biopsies.

Developing the application of systems thinking within the policing and community safety sector : an action research study (2011)
Thesis
Newsome, I. M. (2011). Developing the application of systems thinking within the policing and community safety sector : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214031

The increasingly complex, dynamic and pluralistic nature of the policing and community safety environment is presenting a significant challenge to the problem structuring and solving approaches traditionally used by managers in this sector. In light... Read More about Developing the application of systems thinking within the policing and community safety sector : an action research study.

Working class community in the era of affluence : sociability and identity in a Yorkshire town, 1945-1980 (2011)
Thesis
Ramsden, S. (2011). Working class community in the era of affluence : sociability and identity in a Yorkshire town, 1945-1980. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213510

This thesis presents a qualitative case-study of the impact of post-war affluence on working-class ways of life in the small town of Beverley, focussed particularly on sociability and identity. The thesis argues that sociological and historical conce... Read More about Working class community in the era of affluence : sociability and identity in a Yorkshire town, 1945-1980.

Role of transient receptor potential channels in mammalian oviduct and uterine epithelia (2011)
Thesis
Ghavideldarestani, M. (2011). Role of transient receptor potential channels in mammalian oviduct and uterine epithelia. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213385

Calcium is an important secondary messenger and plays a major role in cell function, including proliferation, cell growth, secretion and death .It also plays a critical role in uterine smooth muscle contraction and embryo implantation. This thesis is... Read More about Role of transient receptor potential channels in mammalian oviduct and uterine epithelia.

An anatomy of a slave society in transition : the Virgin Islands, 1807-1864 (2011)
Thesis
Smith, A. (2011). An anatomy of a slave society in transition : the Virgin Islands, 1807-1864. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212889

This study analyses the process of transition from slavery to freedom in the Virgin Islands’ slave society. It draws on a database of over 9,500 enslaved people of African descent, covering the period 1818 to 1834. Including information on gender, ag... Read More about An anatomy of a slave society in transition : the Virgin Islands, 1807-1864.