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Numerical cognition in ageing : investigating the impact of cognitive ageing on foundational non-symbolic and symbolic numerical abilities (2015)
Thesis
Norris, J. E. (2015). Numerical cognition in ageing : investigating the impact of cognitive ageing on foundational non-symbolic and symbolic numerical abilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218471

Healthy ageing is associated with a gradual decline in several cognitive functions, including processing speed, inhibitory control, memory, executive functions, and problem solving. However, the trajectory of ability in numerical cognition in older a... Read More about Numerical cognition in ageing : investigating the impact of cognitive ageing on foundational non-symbolic and symbolic numerical abilities.

Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool (2015)
Thesis
Richfield, E. W. (2015). Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218462

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, life-limiting, neurodegenerative condition. Despite calls for improved access to palliative care, provision is lacking, due in part to poor understanding and recognition of palliative care needs. Wher... Read More about Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool.

Professional values in a UK higher education institution : a thematic evaluation (2015)
Thesis
Jacques, K. (2015). Professional values in a UK higher education institution : a thematic evaluation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218342

This thesis explores the perceptions of academic staff in one department of a UK university to establish the extent to which professional values are compatible with current pressures. Drawing on contemporary literature, the meanings of professionalis... Read More about Professional values in a UK higher education institution : a thematic evaluation.

Positive turning points? : young women's experiences of teenage pregnancy, motherhood and education (2015)
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Brown, K. (2015). Positive turning points? : young women's experiences of teenage pregnancy, motherhood and education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218260

This is a qualitative interpretive phenomenological study grounded in a feminist research ethic that draws on the narratives of fourteen young women, aged fifteen to eighteen. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore the young women's exp... Read More about Positive turning points? : young women's experiences of teenage pregnancy, motherhood and education.

Displaying families : exploring the significance of ‘display’ in a city that is increasingly culturally diverse (2015)
Thesis
Walsh, J. C. (2015). Displaying families : exploring the significance of ‘display’ in a city that is increasingly culturally diverse. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218189

The Overarching Question How, when and why do migrant people in Hull “display family”, both locally and transnationally? How is display interpreted by the local community and does this have implications for community cohesion? Aims and Objectives... Read More about Displaying families : exploring the significance of ‘display’ in a city that is increasingly culturally diverse.

Confusion effects in a turbid environment (2015)
Thesis
Dobbinson, K. E. (2015). Confusion effects in a turbid environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218146

The structure of many ecosystems is shaped by the interactions between predators and their prey. A particular challenge to the attack success of predators is presented by the grouping strategies of prey. Predator confusion is characterised by inabili... Read More about Confusion effects in a turbid environment.

Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk (2015)
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Smith, J. (2015). Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218136

To assess the potential impact of increased abstraction on twaite shad (Alosa fallax (L.)) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.), the latter at two life stages (returning adults and smolts) - cameras were deployed in the river Wye from 3 May to 4 Sept... Read More about Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk.

Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning (2015)
Thesis
Quilliam, N. (2015). Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218133

For large infrastructure projects there is a need to demonstrate how a holistic approach to environmental management could be achieved by combining Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), which are a widespread environmental management tool, to an IS... Read More about Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning.

Modelling and operational analysis of coal-fired supercritical power plant integrated with post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption under UK grid requirement (2015)
Thesis
Olaleye, A. K. (2015). Modelling and operational analysis of coal-fired supercritical power plant integrated with post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption under UK grid requirement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218045

Fossil-fuel fired power plants are subjected to stringent operational regime due to the influx of renewable resources and the CO2 emission reduction target. This study is aimed at modelling and analysis of supercritical coal-fired power plant (SCPP)... Read More about Modelling and operational analysis of coal-fired supercritical power plant integrated with post-combustion carbon capture based on chemical absorption under UK grid requirement.

Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students (2015)
Thesis
Wright, C. R. (2015). Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217889

The central aim of this research is twofold: first, to examine the relationship between university music students’ aural ability as measured in examination marks and overall success on a music degree programme; and second, to investigate current univ... Read More about Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students.

A complexity perspective on mergers, acquisitions, and international joint ventures (2015)
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Joshi, R. (2015). A complexity perspective on mergers, acquisitions, and international joint ventures. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217854

This research represents the application of complexity theories to the study of strategic alliances in an emerging market context. The people, culture and communication issues of strategic alliances such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and interna... Read More about A complexity perspective on mergers, acquisitions, and international joint ventures.

British diplomatic engagement with North Africa : consular activity in Tripoli, 1795-1832 (2015)
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ElGaddari, S. M. (2015). British diplomatic engagement with North Africa : consular activity in Tripoli, 1795-1832. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224003

Firmly occupying the spatial and temporal space between the European and African worlds, the Regency of Tripoli found itself in an enviable position in 1795. With the accession of Yusuf Qaramanli, a new government busily rebuilt the country's defence... Read More about British diplomatic engagement with North Africa : consular activity in Tripoli, 1795-1832.

Lived experiences of parties to mediation : an exploration of relationship changes in workplace mediation (2015)
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Tallodi, T. (2015). Lived experiences of parties to mediation : an exploration of relationship changes in workplace mediation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223468

There is a large conceptual literature suggesting that mediation has wide-ranging benefits across situations, including improvement in parties’ relationships (Bennett and Hughes, 2005; Doherty and Guyler, 2008). Although fewer quantitative studies al... Read More about Lived experiences of parties to mediation : an exploration of relationship changes in workplace mediation.

Molecular level effects of low seawater pH on the marine polychaete Platynereis dumerilii (2015)
Thesis
Wäge, J. (2015). Molecular level effects of low seawater pH on the marine polychaete Platynereis dumerilii. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221415

Global changes lead to a measurable reduction of ocean pH. These rapid water chemistry changes are expected to have negative effects on ecosystems and keystone sensitive species. It is predicted that many different physiological processes will be alt... Read More about Molecular level effects of low seawater pH on the marine polychaete Platynereis dumerilii.

In search of the spear people : spearheads in context in Iron Age eastern Yorkshire and beyond (2015)
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Inall, Y. L. (2015). In search of the spear people : spearheads in context in Iron Age eastern Yorkshire and beyond. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220639

Spearheads have long been an understudied class of object for the Iron Age, and for the British Iron Age in particular. No satisfactory typology has yet been published and this thesis addresses that lacuna through the creation of a new typology of sp... Read More about In search of the spear people : spearheads in context in Iron Age eastern Yorkshire and beyond.

Spectrum measurement, sensing, analysis and simulation in the context of cognitive radio (2015)
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Mehdawi, M. A. (2015). Spectrum measurement, sensing, analysis and simulation in the context of cognitive radio. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219851

The radio frequency (RF) spectrum is a scarce natural resource, currently regulated locally by national agencies. Spectrum has been assigned to different services and it is very difficult for emerging wireless technologies to gain access due to rigid... Read More about Spectrum measurement, sensing, analysis and simulation in the context of cognitive radio.

Dissecting the dark defender : approaching vigilantism in American history, society and culture through Dexter (2015)
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Smith, M. (2015). Dissecting the dark defender : approaching vigilantism in American history, society and culture through Dexter. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218276

[From the introduction]: Vigilantism. Its act or mere mention can have a polarising effect, provoking fear or excitement, disapproval or endorsement, and even imitation in the American public. Vigilantism features regularly in American history, news... Read More about Dissecting the dark defender : approaching vigilantism in American history, society and culture through Dexter.

Delayed presentation to the Emergency Department following a head injury : current care and the risks of intra-cranial pathology (2015)
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Marincowitz, C. (2015). Delayed presentation to the Emergency Department following a head injury : current care and the risks of intra-cranial pathology. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218128

Background: Head injury is a common reason for Emergency Department attendance. The clinical dilemma is differentiating between patients who have mild/minor head injuries into those that can be discharged following clinical review and those that requ... Read More about Delayed presentation to the Emergency Department following a head injury : current care and the risks of intra-cranial pathology.