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Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach (2015)
Thesis
Yew, C. K. (2015). Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219247

Energy harvesting is one of the methods that currently engage actively in energy “recycling”. Of the many energy sources that carry the potential to have energy harvested and recycled, humans are seen as a potential source of energy. High amounts of... Read More about Human movement energy harvesting : a non-linear electromagnetic approach.

Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State (2015)
Thesis
Afolabi, M. M. (2015). Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219061

The commercialization of agriculture is seen as a cornerstone of processes of development and modernisation and the incorporation of rural farmers into this economy shows their importance as a major pillar in the economy. In Nigeria, cash crop produc... Read More about Commercialization of agriculture in Nigeria : a gender analysis of cash crop production in Yekemi, Osun State.

Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments (2015)
Thesis
Elner, K. W. (2015). Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218883

It is known that limitations of the visual presentation and sense of presence in a virtual environment (VE) can result in deficits of spatial perception such as the documented depth compression phenomena. Investigating size and distance percepts in a... Read More about Phenomenal regression as a potential metric of veridical perception in virtual environments.

Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study (2015)
Thesis
Rafi-ul-Shan, P. M. (2015). Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218810

Much has been written about fashion supply chains in recent years pertaining to the offshoring of production and sourcing by the companies in the UK fashion industry to other countries including inter alia Asia, as well as the attendant risks to such... Read More about Exploring supply chain sustainability risk in the UK fashion industry : a multiple case-study.

Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts (2015)
Thesis
Desforges, K. E. (2015). Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218737

This thesis is an exploration of four of Katharine Burdekin’s utopian texts from the interwar period. Each text offers a unique perspective on the genre. The earliest text considered is The Rebel Passion (1929), Burdekin’s first utopian text and the... Read More about Burdekin's utopian visions : a study of four interwar texts.

Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression (2015)
Thesis
Jeffries, D. L. (2015). Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218031

Biological invasions can have dramatic detrimental impacts on ecosystems, however they also represent rich opportunities to study the evolutionary processes associated with them. Hybridisation and subsequent introgression are two such processes and a... Read More about Genetic and genomic approaches to the conservation of the threatened crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) : phylogeography, hybridisation and introgression.

Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy (2015)
Thesis
Haji Abdullah, M. A. (2015). Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217838

Moving towards sustainable transportation is a challenging task for Brunei, a small oil-rich country situated in South East Asia, whose population currently enjoys subsidised petrol feeding a culture heavily reliant on the automobile for personal mob... Read More about Analysis of low carbon transport in Brunei Darussalam : case study of a sustainability transition in an oil-rich economy.

The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools (2015)
Thesis
Hall, J. J. (2015). The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217674

This thesis examines the formation of gender and sexualities education and its implementation and reception in two state-funded English primary schools. The first part identifies how childhood discourses circulating in Section 28 debates influenced t... Read More about The formation, implementation and reception of gender and sexualities education in English primary schools.

Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis (2015)
Thesis
Asmi, A. (2015). Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217555

Opinion analysis is an area of research which deals with the computational treatment of opinion statement and subjectivity in textual data. Opinion analysis has emerged over the past couple of decades as an active area of research, as it provides sol... Read More about Investigating and extending the methods in automated opinion analysis through improvements in phrase based analysis.

Simplifying co-located collaboration in screen-based virtual environments (2015)
Thesis
García Estrada, J. F. (2015). Simplifying co-located collaboration in screen-based virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217338

Co-located virtual environments (VEs) are shared physical spaces where several participants collaborate in a virtual world as they would do in a real-world group meeting using a shared display and visualization. However, implementation of co-located... Read More about Simplifying co-located collaboration in screen-based virtual environments.

Applying system dynamics modelling to building resilient logistics : a case of the Humber Ports Complex (2015)
Thesis
Buor, J. K. (2015). Applying system dynamics modelling to building resilient logistics : a case of the Humber Ports Complex. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217302

This research employs system dynamics modelling to analyse the structural behaviour of the interactions between Disaster Preparedness, Environment Instability, and Resilience in maritime logistics chain as a response to policy change, or strategic ri... Read More about Applying system dynamics modelling to building resilient logistics : a case of the Humber Ports Complex.

Diatom‐based reconstruction of multi‐timescale climate and environmental change from Lakes Dojran and Ohrid in the northeastern Mediterranean region (2015)
Thesis
Zhang, X. S. (2015). Diatom‐based reconstruction of multi‐timescale climate and environmental change from Lakes Dojran and Ohrid in the northeastern Mediterranean region. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217210

The southern Balkans is located at the juncture between the west–east and north–south contrasting hydroclimatic domains across the Mediterranean, and this study focuses on diatoms as indicators of late Quaternary climate change and recent human impac... Read More about Diatom‐based reconstruction of multi‐timescale climate and environmental change from Lakes Dojran and Ohrid in the northeastern Mediterranean region.

A theory of intellectual expertise (2015)
Thesis
Webb, R. K. (2015). A theory of intellectual expertise. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217203

Experts pervade public life. We live in an expertise saturated society. Experts are turned to in order to solve problems, justify positions, and are thought to progress our thinking and technology. But what makes an expert an expert? In answering thi... Read More about A theory of intellectual expertise.

Rational chemical design of solar-powered nano photocatalysts for environmental applications (2015)
Thesis
Katubi, K. M. M. (2015). Rational chemical design of solar-powered nano photocatalysts for environmental applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217184

Photo-catalysis, which relies on semiconducting materials as catalysts, has become an important approach in the search for ways to utilise solar energy. Because titanium dioxide has excellent properties, shows oxidative power and has a high efficienc... Read More about Rational chemical design of solar-powered nano photocatalysts for environmental applications.

A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools (2015)
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Godfrey, R. P. (2015). A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217166

Accountability has always been important in taxpayer-funded English state schools. This accountability has become more complex over the past 30 years as policymakers have introduced market forces into public education. The Education Reform Act, (l... Read More about A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools.

Behavioural responses by marine fishes and macroinvertebrates to underwater noise (2015)
Thesis
Roberts, L. (2015). Behavioural responses by marine fishes and macroinvertebrates to underwater noise. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217006

The aim of this thesis was to explore and evaluate the key behavioural responses of coastal UK marine fishes and macroinvertebrates to anthropogenic noise. Work focussed upon two key aspects, water-borne acoustics and the relatively unstudied substra... Read More about Behavioural responses by marine fishes and macroinvertebrates to underwater noise.

Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis (2015)
Thesis
Hansen, B. S. (2015). Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216881

This portfolio has three parts. I. Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘What are the psychological factors associated with psychogenic syncope or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures? Psychological factors that appear to be commonly... Read More about Exploring the experience of psychogenic syncope following diagnosis.

Adapting fisheries-based livelihoods to hydrological changes in the Lower Mekong River Basin : a case study of Lao PDR (2015)
Thesis
Kaviphone Phouthavong. (2015). Adapting fisheries-based livelihoods to hydrological changes in the Lower Mekong River Basin : a case study of Lao PDR. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216840

Nam Theun 2 hydropower dam was selected for this study to assess how local communities respond to hydrological changes and examine the impacts of these changes to ecology and livelihoods of people around the Nakai reservoir and downstream in the Xe B... Read More about Adapting fisheries-based livelihoods to hydrological changes in the Lower Mekong River Basin : a case study of Lao PDR.