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Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea (2014)
Journal Article
Park, J., Ojiako, U., Williams, T., Chipulu, M., & Marshall, A. (2015). Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea. Journal of management in engineering, 31(5), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000337

This paper presents a practical tool for articulating best value criteria during the procurement of public-sector building projects in Korea. Data is obtained from sampling 180 stakeholders drawn mainly from a pool of government construction and proj... Read More about Practical tool for assessing best value at the procurement stage of public building projects in Korea.

EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement (2014)
Journal Article
Holle, H., Holle, H., Rein, R., & Rein, R. (2015). EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement. Behavior research methods, 47(3), 837-847. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-014-0506-7

Reliable measurements are fundamental for the empirical sciences. In observational research, measurements often consist of observers categorizing behavior into nominalscaled units. Since the categorization is the outcome of a complex judgment process... Read More about EasyDIAg: A tool for easy determination of interrater agreement.

Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network (2014)
Journal Article
Luo, X., Wang, M., Oko, E., & Okezue, C. (2014). Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network. Applied energy, 132(November), 610-620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.07.063

For large volumes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) onshore and offshore transportation, pipeline is considered the preferred method. This paper presents a study of the pipeline network planned in the Humber region of the UK. Steady state process simulation mo... Read More about Simulation-based techno-economic evaluation for optimal design of CO₂ transport pipeline network.

Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals (2014)
Journal Article
Penny, S. J., Forbes, D. A., Pimbblet, K. A., & Floyd, D. J. E. (2014). Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals. Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 443(4), 3381-3387. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stu1397

We present the results of a Keck-ESI (Echellette Spectrograph and Imager) spectroscopic study of six dwarf elliptical (dE) galaxies in the Perseus Cluster core, and confirm two dwarfs as cluster members for the first time. All six dEs follow the size... Read More about Dwarf galaxies in the Perseus Cluster: further evidence for a disc origin for dwarf ellipticals.

Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter (2014)
Journal Article
Lugaro, M., Heger, A., Osrin, D., Goriely, S., Zuber, K., Karakas, A. I., Gibson, B. K., Doherty, C. L., Lattanzio, J. C., & Ott, U. (2014). Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter. Science, 345(6197), 650-653. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1253338

Among the short-lived radioactive nuclei inferred to be present in the early solar system via meteoritic analyses, there are several heavier than iron whose stellar origin has been poorly understood. In particular, the abundances inferred for ¹⁸²Hf (... Read More about Stellar origin of the ¹⁸²Hf cosmochronometer and the presolar history of solar system matter.

The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands (2014)
Journal Article
Younger, P. L., & Mayes, W. M. (2015). The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands. Mine Water and the Environment, 34(1), 112-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10230-014-0293-5

Abandoned surface mine voids are often left to flood, forming pit lakes. Drawing simple but important lessons from experiences with compost-based passive remediation systems for acidic mine waters, an alternative end-use for open pit mine voids is pr... Read More about The potential use of exhausted open pit mine voids as sinks for atmospheric CO2: Insights from natural reedbeds and mine water treatment wetlands.

Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit (2014)
Journal Article
Vaughan Griffiths, D., Benoit, D. M., Cheong, Y. K., Duncanson, P., & Han, X. (2014). Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit. Phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon and the related elements, 189(7-8), 1013-1027. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426507.2014.905570

The reactions of trivalent phosphorus esters, including trialkyl phosphites, dialkyl phosphonites, and alkyl phosphinites, with 3-halo- and 3,4-dihalo-furan-2,5-diones has been shown to lead to the formation of novel phosphorus ylides possessing addi... Read More about Novel Ylidic Phosphoryl compounds from Halogenated Furan-2,5-Diones with Trivalent Phosphorus Esters: Application of this approach to new Trisphosphonates containing a Geminal Bisphosphonate Unit.

Quantitative decision-making for the next generation of smarter evacuations (2014)
Book Chapter
Fry, J., Galla, T., & Binner, J. (2014). Quantitative decision-making for the next generation of smarter evacuations. In J. Preston, J. M. Binner, L. Branicki, T. Galla, N. Jones, J. King, …M. Smyrnakis (Eds.), City Evacuations: An Interdisciplinary Approach (63-87). Berlin: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-43877-0_4

In this chapter we discuss the mathematical modelling of the next generation of smarter evacuations. Alongside a burgeoning literature on resilience we formulate a quantitative decision-making framework through which Social Media can be used to deliv... Read More about Quantitative decision-making for the next generation of smarter evacuations.

Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi (2014)
Thesis
Faitur, G. F. (2014). Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223773

This thesis investigates the views of stakeholders on citizenship education in Libya post- Gaddafi. It is the first study on this topic in the Libyan context. Under Gaddafi, citizenship education was substituted with what was variously called El- Wa... Read More about Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi.

The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (2014)
Thesis
Oliver, M. S. (2014). The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217363

Many historians have studied illegitimacy as a national economic and social problem. Today, in the early years of the 21st century, when many couples enjoy long and stable relationships without the formality of certified marriage, even the word itsel... Read More about The incidence and nature of illegitimacy in East Yorkshire in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application (2014)
Thesis
Kashkary, L. M. T. (2014). Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217177

Biological samples recovered at crime scenes may contain unsuspected and valuable evidence, such as illicit drugs, in addition to nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis provides valuable information to identify a suspect or victim, as we... Read More about Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application.

Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity (2014)
Thesis
Ganguly, A. (2014). Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217159

This study derives an inverted pendulum model for quiet stance in humans around the ankle joints with 4×9-element mass-spring-damper (MSD) units as the musculoskeletal connections between the shank and foot bilaterally. The model focuses on the role... Read More about Modelling of the human quiet stance with ankle joint complexity.

Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle? (2014)
Thesis
Halbeisen, P. H. R. (2014). Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216823

The Political Budget Cycle describes the repetitive change of fiscal policy by the office holder in order to improve their chances for re-election. This research investigates the connection between the size and type of the Political Budget Cycle and... Read More about Electoral economic cycles and the role of political institutions : do political institutions influence the political budget cycle?.

Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress (2014)
Thesis
Fazal, A. (2014). Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216561

In this research, the performance and further development of viscoelastically pre-stressed polymer matrix composites (VPPMCs) was investigated. Pre-stressed composite samples with continuous unidirectional fibres are produced by applying a tensile lo... Read More about Polymer fibre composites : investigation into performance enhancement through viscoelastically generated pre-stress.

Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening (2014)
Thesis
Valentino, C. E. (2014). Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216533

This portfolio is made up of three sections: Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to family-based interventions after brain injury –delivered both face-to-face by therapists and utilising new teleh... Read More about Family adjustment after brain injury : understanding and intervening.

A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions (2014)
Thesis
Sabir, I. (2014). A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216453

Research Purpose: The current study attempted to redress the ‘narrowness’ in the research on the causes of workforce emotional experiences by utilizing the cybernetic Viable System Model (VSM) framework, and developing a reference model to facilitate... Read More about A holistic emotions measurement model : using the viable system model to diagnose workforce emotions.

Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees (2014)
Thesis
Edifor, E. E. (2014). Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216411

Emerging technological systems present complexities that pose new risks and hazards. Some of these systems, called safety-critical systems, can have very disastrous effects on human life and the environment if they fail. For this reason, such systems... Read More about Quantitative analysis of dynamic safety-critical systems using temporal fault trees.

Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems (2014)
Thesis
Mian, Z. (2014). Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216353

Model-based engineering (MBE) promises a number of advantages for the development of embedded systems. Model-based engineering depends on a common model of the system, which is refined as the system is developed. The use of a common model promises a... Read More about Model transformation for multi-objective architecture optimisation for dependable systems.