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The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms (2012)
Journal Article
Kahal, H., Aye, M., Rigby, A. S., Sathyapalan, T., England, R. J. A., & Atkin, S. L. (2012). The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms. Clinical Endocrinology, 76(2), 196-200. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2011.04197.x

Background With increased biochemical screening, primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is often discovered incidentally whilst patients are asymptomatic. Objective To assess the impact of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical... Read More about The effect of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychological symptoms and biochemical parameters in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: pHPT neuropsychological symptoms.

Design Fabrication & Real Time Vision Based Control of Gaming Board (2012)
Journal Article
Mubarak, M. N., Mehmood, A., Zubair, M., & Hassan, Z. (2012). Design Fabrication & Real Time Vision Based Control of Gaming Board. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 2(1), 60-65. https://doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.2.1.155

This paper presents design, fabrication and real time vision based control of a two degree of freedom (d.o.f) robot capable of playing a carom board game. The system consists of three main components: (a) a high resolution digital camera (b) a main p... Read More about Design Fabrication & Real Time Vision Based Control of Gaming Board.

Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions (2012)
Journal Article
Murakami, R., Moriyama, H., Yamamoto, M., Binks, B. P., & Rocher, A. (2012). Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions. Advanced materials, 24(6), 767-771. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201104089

Drops of a particle-stabilised oil-in-water emulsion are encapsulated in air by using hydrophobic silica particles. Such systems, termed oil-in-water-in-air powdered emulsions, show free-flowing behavior. Successful preparation of the material is ach... Read More about Particle stabilization of oil-in-water-in-air materials: Powdered emulsions.

Study of the nonlinear control techniques for single acting VGT pneumatic actuator (2012)
Journal Article
Laghrouche, S., Mehmood, A., & El Bagdouri, M. (2012). Study of the nonlinear control techniques for single acting VGT pneumatic actuator. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 60(3-4), 264-285. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2012.050084

In this paper, we have developed a detailed mathematical model of a pneumatic actuator for a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) equipped with an Electro-pneumatic Pressure Converter (EPC). This model may require complex calculations for control pur... Read More about Study of the nonlinear control techniques for single acting VGT pneumatic actuator.

Active cognitive lifestyle associates with cognitive recovery and a reduced risk of cognitive decline (2012)
Journal Article
Marioni, R. E., Van Den Hout, A., Valenzuela, M. J., Brayne, C., & Matthews, F. E. (2012). Active cognitive lifestyle associates with cognitive recovery and a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 28(1), 223-230. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-2011-110377

Education and lifestyle factors linked with complex mental activity are thought to affect the progression of cognitive decline. Collectively, these factors can be combined to create a cognitive reserve or cognitive lifestyle score. This study tested... Read More about Active cognitive lifestyle associates with cognitive recovery and a reduced risk of cognitive decline.

Impact of less common and "disregarded" neurodegenerative pathologies on dementia burden in a population-based cohort (2012)
Journal Article
Keage, H. A., Ince, P. G., Matthews, F. E., Wharton, S. B., McKeith, I. G., & Brayne, C. (2012). Impact of less common and "disregarded" neurodegenerative pathologies on dementia burden in a population-based cohort. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 28(2), 485-493. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-2011-111268

Epidemiological studies investigating the pathological bases of late onset dementia focus on classical markers such as plaques and tangles. The significance of pathologies characteristically associated with rare dementia syndromes such as Pick bodies... Read More about Impact of less common and "disregarded" neurodegenerative pathologies on dementia burden in a population-based cohort.

Alzheimer and vascular neuropathological changes associated with different cognitive states in a non-demented sample (2012)
Journal Article
Stephan, B. C., Matthews, F. E., Ma, B., Muniz, G., Hunter, S., Davis, D., …Brayne, C. (2012). Alzheimer and vascular neuropathological changes associated with different cognitive states in a non-demented sample. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 29(2), 309-318. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-2011-110518

The state between aging with no cognitive impairment and dementia has become a major focus for intervention. The neuropathological and neurobiological correlates of this intermediate state are therefore of considerable interest, particularly from pop... Read More about Alzheimer and vascular neuropathological changes associated with different cognitive states in a non-demented sample.

Neuropathological correlates of falling in the CC75C population-based ample of the older old (2012)
Journal Article
Richardson, K., Hunter, S., Dening, T., Xuereb, J. H., Matthews, F. E., Brayne, C., …Paykel, E. (2012). Neuropathological correlates of falling in the CC75C population-based ample of the older old. Current Alzheimer Research, 9(6), 697-708. https://doi.org/10.2174/156720512801322636

Background: Previous imaging studies have suggested links between brain pathologies and factors that are associated with falls such as gait, balance and daily function. Possible neuropathological correlates of older people's falls have been suggested... Read More about Neuropathological correlates of falling in the CC75C population-based ample of the older old.

The neuropathology of vascular disease in the medical research council cognitive function and ageing study (MRC CFAS) (2012)
Journal Article
Richardson, K., Stephan, B. C., Ince, P. G., Brayne, C., Matthews, F. E., & Esiri, M. M. (2012). The neuropathology of vascular disease in the medical research council cognitive function and ageing study (MRC CFAS). Current Alzheimer Research, 9(6), 687-696. https://doi.org/10.2174/156720512801322654

Background: Vascular disease is associated with increased risk of dementia. Vascular health worsens with age. We investigated the relationship between self-reported vascular disease and brain pathology. Methods: Brain donations to the population-base... Read More about The neuropathology of vascular disease in the medical research council cognitive function and ageing study (MRC CFAS).

Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia in the oldest-old: A population-based cohort study (2012)
Journal Article
Davis, D. H., Muniz Terrera, G., Keage, H., Rahkonen, T., Oinas, M., Matthews, F. E., …Brayne, C. (2012). Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia in the oldest-old: A population-based cohort study. Brain, 135(9), 2809-2816. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/aws190

Recent studies suggest that delirium is associated with risk of dementia and also acceleration of decline in existing dementia. However, previous studies may have been confounded by incomplete ascertainment of cognitive status at baseline. Herein, we... Read More about Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia in the oldest-old: A population-based cohort study.

Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China (2012)
Thesis
Cai, H. (2012). Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219912

This thesis consists of three empirical studies. The aim of the thesis is to examine the determinants of European Union (EU) foreign direct investment (FDI), EU subsidiaries‘ innovation performance and EU subsidiaries‘ ownership performance in China.... Read More about Three essays on determinants of FDI, MNCs' innovation, and ownership performance : evidence from a panel study of EU firms' investment in China.

Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom (2012)
Thesis
Ferrie, P. (2012). Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215964

This thesis focuses on ability grouping and group work within the primary school classroom, and within the context of literacy instruction. The aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between children’s literacy ability group, reading skil... Read More about Investigating ability grouping and group work in the primary school classroom.

XML documents schema design (2012)
Thesis
Zainol, Z. (2012). XML documents schema design. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215409

The eXtensible Markup Language (XML) is fast emerging as the dominant standard for storing, describing and interchanging data among various systems and databases on the intemet. It offers schema such as Document Type Definition (DTD) or XML Schema De... Read More about XML documents schema design.

Factors governing gastrointestinal motility (2012)
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Ullah, S. (2012). Factors governing gastrointestinal motility. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214670

Introduction: The reasons for the rapid resolution of diabetes (DM) following bariatric surgery in a significant proportion of patients with morbid obesity remain unclear. This thesis investigates the putative role of changes in gastrointestinal (GI)... Read More about Factors governing gastrointestinal motility.

Academic leadership and work-related attitude (2012)
Thesis
Abu Hassan Asaari, M. H. (2012). Academic leadership and work-related attitude. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214606

At a global level, changes in the higher education environment - such as changing funding mechanisms, regulations and audit processes, increasing customer demands, competition and internationalization, and ongoing reduction in state resources for fun... Read More about Academic leadership and work-related attitude.

Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration (2012)
Thesis
Umer, Q. (2012). Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214526

An ontology is a way of information categorization and storage. Web Ontologies provide help in retrieving the required and precise information over the web. However, the problem of heterogeneity between ontologies may occur in the use of multiple ont... Read More about Semantically intelligent semi-automated ontology integration.

Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture (2012)
Thesis
Altuwaijri, O. (2012). Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214165

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta which is related to weakness of the vessel wall (associated with degradation of connective tissue), and if left untreated will lead to rupture and cause death in 78% to 94% of... Read More about Advanced computer modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms to predict risk of rupture.

Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis (2012)
Thesis
De Leonardis, F. (2012). Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214123

lPositron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imaging method which enables to obtain both molecular and biochemical information of physiological processes in vivo, which means that PET imaging shows the chemical functioning of organs and tiss... Read More about Microfluidic modules for pre-concentration of [¹⁸F]fluoride in positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer synthesis.

U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play (2012)
Thesis
Guard, A. (2012). U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213623

Motion analysis has become more prevalent in contemporary soccer research, particularly within the elite sector. The study of motion-profiles can be used for identifying patterns in soccer match performance regarding both physical and technical eleme... Read More about U-SAFT⁹⁰ simulates the internal and external loads of university-level soccer match play.

The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology (2012)
Thesis
Orchard, M. J. (2012). The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213620

The aim of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of the constraints that affect insect adhesion with an emphasis on biological constraints such as plant defences against insects and the influence of abiotic factors on insect foraging. In chap... Read More about The functional morphology of insect adhesive devices and its implications for ecology.