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The Mandarin Chinese version of the childhood autism spectrum test (CAST): Test-retest reliability (2013)
Journal Article
Sun, X., Allison, C., Auyeung, B., Matthews, F. E., Baron-Cohen, S., & Brayne, C. (2013). The Mandarin Chinese version of the childhood autism spectrum test (CAST): Test-retest reliability. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(10), 3267-3275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.05.042

This study aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability of a Mandarin Chinese version of the Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), in a Chinese population. Parents in a school based study on the prevalence of ASC in mainland China were asked to... Read More about The Mandarin Chinese version of the childhood autism spectrum test (CAST): Test-retest reliability.

Disrupting autophagy restores peroxisome function to an arabidopsis lon2 mutant and reveals a role for the LON2 protease in peroxisomal matrix protein degradation (2013)
Journal Article
Farmer, L. M., Rinaldi, M. A., Young, P. G., Danan, C. H., Burkhart, S. E., & Bartel, B. (2013). Disrupting autophagy restores peroxisome function to an arabidopsis lon2 mutant and reveals a role for the LON2 protease in peroxisomal matrix protein degradation. The Plant Cell, 25(10), 4085-4100. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.113.113407

Peroxisomes house critical metabolic reactions that are essential for seedling development. As seedlings mature, metabolic requirements change, and peroxisomal contents are remodeled. The resident peroxisomal protease LON2 is positioned to degrade ob... Read More about Disrupting autophagy restores peroxisome function to an arabidopsis lon2 mutant and reveals a role for the LON2 protease in peroxisomal matrix protein degradation.

Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy (2013)
Thesis
Bryden, F. (2013). Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221329

The targeting of photosensitisers with tumour-associated biomolecules is widely used for improved photosensitiser tumour localisation during photodynamic therapy, allowing fewer side effects in comparison to conventional cancer treatments. In particu... Read More about Synthesis of water-soluble porphyrin-dendron conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy.

The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry (2013)
Thesis
Suansawat, R. (2013). The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216326

Sustainability become a new challenge for various dimensions, not only in academic area, but also has managerial perspectives. Consequently, to achieve competitive advantage, leading to sustainable performance, organisations need to explore what are... Read More about The influence of supply chain integration and green supply chain management practices on sustainable firm performance - in Thai manufacturing industry.

The creative writer in the public sphere (2013)
Thesis
Aherne, M. (2013). The creative writer in the public sphere. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216076

This thesis provides an analysis of the creative writer in contemporary Britain, using both literary and cultural theory to define and understand the roles available to the writer. It explores how these roles are interpreted by writers. The thesis of... Read More about The creative writer in the public sphere.

The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran (2013)
Thesis
Woodbridge, K. P. (2013). The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215645

Earth surface movements are a primary external control on river system dynamics and evolution. It has often been observed that when responding to Earth surface motion driven by surface expression of folds, major rivers incise across young, active fol... Read More about The influence of earth surface movements and human activities on the river Karun in lowland south-west Iran.

Pollution reduction with processed waste materials (2013)
Thesis
Elaigwu, S. E. (2013). Pollution reduction with processed waste materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215585

This research aimed at providing an understanding into the waste management options available for developing countries and also to provide insight into the possible application of the processed materials during the waste management processes, thereby... Read More about Pollution reduction with processed waste materials.

Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur (2013)
Thesis
Lunn, D. E. (2013). Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215558

The influence of mechanical loading on bone modelling and remodelling has been, and still is the subject of many studies. It is widely accepted that the internal structure of long bones is orientated to the strains experienced throughout activities,... Read More about Musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis of the proximal juvenile femur.

Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse (2013)
Thesis
Twine, K. G. (2013). Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215238

There have been growing fears relating to the distribution and a perceived lack in natural recruitment of barbel in European rivers. This project reviewed existing literature, examined the suitability of Environment Agency data to assess barbel popul... Read More about Conservation of barbel (Barbus barbus) in the River Great Ouse.

Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish (2013)
Thesis
Angelopoulos, N. V. (2013). Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215218

Hydromorphological degradation impacts on habitat availability for biota in rivers. Degradation occurs as a consequence of multiple pressures driven by anthropogenic actions such as agriculture, urbanisation, industry, water supply, flood protection,... Read More about Identifying limitations of monitoring the success of river rehabilitation schemes for freshwater fish.

The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order (2013)
Thesis
Almuhaidb, Y. (2013). The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215214

[From the introduction:] This thesis argues that Art. V (2) (b) of the NYC, which states that recognition and enforcement may be refused by a competent authority if enforcement of the awards would be contrary to the public policy of the country in qu... Read More about The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia : an examination of the function of article (V) of the 1958 New York Convention in the Saudi legal order.

Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities (2013)
Thesis
Smith, M. A. (2013). Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215204

All fish species have specific habitat requirements, which differ according to life history and life stage. Where requirements are not met, or are inadequate for a particular species, the species will be locally absent or the population in poor condi... Read More about Outcomes of river rehabilitation on instream hydraulics and fish communities.

Predictors of anxiety and depression in people with colorectal cancer (2013)
Journal Article
Gray, N. M., Hall, S. J., Browne, S., Johnston, M., Lee, A. J., Macleod, U., Mitchell, E. D., Samuel, L., & Campbell, N. C. (2014). Predictors of anxiety and depression in people with colorectal cancer. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 22(2), 307-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-013-1963-8

Background: People living with colorectal cancer are at risk of anxiety and depression. We investigated what factors were most highly associated with these. Methods: Four hundred and ninety-six people with colorectal cancer completed the Hospital Anx... Read More about Predictors of anxiety and depression in people with colorectal cancer.

Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS) (2013)
Journal Article
Boote, J. D., Twiddy, M., Baird, W., Birks, Y., Clarke, C., & Beever, D. (2015). Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS). Health Expectations, 18(5), 1481-1493. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12130

BACKGROUND:
It is good practice for the public to be involved in developing health research. Resources should be available for researchers to fund the involvement of the public in the development of their grants.
OBJECTIVE:
To describe a funding awar... Read More about Supporting public involvement in research design and grant development: a case study of a public involvement award scheme managed by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (RDS).

Late Mesolithic and early Neolithic forest disturbance: a high resolution palaeoecological test of human impact hypotheses (2013)
Journal Article
Innes, J. B., Blackford, J. J., & Rowley-Conwy, P. A. (2013). Late Mesolithic and early Neolithic forest disturbance: a high resolution palaeoecological test of human impact hypotheses. Quaternary science reviews, 77, 80-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2013.07.012

The transition in north-west Europe from the hunter-gatherer societies of the Late Mesolithic to the pioneer farming societies of the early Neolithic is not well understood, either culturally or palaeoecologically. In Britain the final transition was... Read More about Late Mesolithic and early Neolithic forest disturbance: a high resolution palaeoecological test of human impact hypotheses.

Imagining Vínland : George Mackay Brown and the literature of the New World (2013)
Journal Article
Arnold, M. (2013). Imagining Vínland : George Mackay Brown and the literature of the New World. Journal of the North Atlantic, Special volume 4, 199-206. https://doi.org/10.3721/037.004.sp404

This essay looks at George Mackay Brown's novel of 1992, Vinland, in the context of nineteenth- and twentieth-century “foundation myth” literature inspired by the Viking discovery of North America as originally recounted in medieval Icelandic sagas.... Read More about Imagining Vínland : George Mackay Brown and the literature of the New World.

Social class (in)visibility and the professional experiences of middle-class novice teachers (2013)
Journal Article
Hall, D., & Jones, L. (2013). Social class (in)visibility and the professional experiences of middle-class novice teachers. Journal of education for teaching : JET, 39(4), 416-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/02607476.2013.782121

This article focuses upon the classed and early professional experiences of middle-class novice teachers in England experiencing and contemplating working in schools serving socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Through an examination of the... Read More about Social class (in)visibility and the professional experiences of middle-class novice teachers.

Rich tomography techniques for the analysis of microstructure and deformation (2013)
Journal Article
Baimpas, N., Xie, M., Song, X., Hofmann, F., Abbey, B., Marrow, J., Mostafavi, M., Mi, J., & Korsunsky, A. M. (2014). Rich tomography techniques for the analysis of microstructure and deformation. International Journal of Computational Methods, 11(3), Article 1343006. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219876213430068

Until very recently, the three-dimensionality of the material world presented numerous challenges in terms of characterization, data handling, visualization, and modeling. For this reason, 2D representation of sections, projections, or surfaces remai... Read More about Rich tomography techniques for the analysis of microstructure and deformation.

The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis (2013)
Journal Article
Njihia, J. M., & Merali, Y. (2013). The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis. MIS Quarterly, 37(3), 881-906. https://doi.org/10.25300/misq/2013/37.3.10

This paper demonstrates the value of Archer's morphogenetic approach (MA) in understanding and explaining the complexity of the broader context within which many developing country information and communication technology (ICT) projects are implement... Read More about The broader context for ICT4D projects: A morphogenetic analysis.