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Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough (2015)
Thesis
Linsdell, C. J. (2015). Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218149

The portfolio presented functions as an artistic response to the soundscape of Scarborough. The thesis presents a set of soundscape research projects which seek out the core elements that make up Scarborough's individual acoustic identity. The resear... Read More about Sounding Scarborough : research study on the soundscape of Scarborough.

A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM) (2015)
Thesis
Alzaffin, M. (2015). A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220341

The Dubai Police, striving to meet the needs of one of the most rapidly developing communities in the world, found themselves struggling to satisfy the needs of an expanding and increasingly diverse population as well as dealing with the expectations... Read More about A systems approach to leadership development in the Dubai Police : using soft systems methodology (SSM).

Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830 (2015)
Thesis
Hanley, R. (2015). Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222291

This thesis examines the lives and works of six black authors whose writings were published in Britain between 1770 and 1830: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, Ignatius Sancho, Ottobah Cugoano, Boston King, John Jea and Robert Wedderburn. It challenges the existin... Read More about Black writing in Britain, 1770-1830.

Study of power plant, carbon capture and transport network through dynamic modelling and simulation (2015)
Thesis
Oko, E. (2015). Study of power plant, carbon capture and transport network through dynamic modelling and simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216833

The unfavourable role of CO₂ in stimulating climate change has generated concerns as CO₂ levels in the atmosphere continue to increase. As a result, it has been recommended that coal-fired power plants which are major CO₂ emitters should be operated... Read More about Study of power plant, carbon capture and transport network through dynamic modelling and simulation.

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.

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.

A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools (2015)
Thesis
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.

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 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.

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.

Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector (2015)
Thesis
Alnafisah, A. M. (2015). Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223880

Saudi culture has its roots in a tribal nomadic society that was dependent on grazing, agriculture and fishing. After the discovery of oil, however, the economy began to grow rapidly, relying on income from oil exports and industries deriving product... Read More about Attitudes of Saudi young people toward working in retail sector.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling (2015)
Thesis
Ipe, S. (2015). Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219738

According to 'The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke' [MMMG04] published by the World Health Organization, heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in both the developed and developing countries and is the world's single biggest killer. Howev... Read More about Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling.

Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters (2015)
Thesis
Fallatah, A. M. (2015). Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220270

There is a demand for portable in-situ measurement systems for measuring ions in environmental water samples. Commercially available flow injection analysis systems are not easy to install, have high power requirements, and use large volumes of reage... Read More about Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters.

Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling (2015)
Thesis
Ipe, S. (2015). Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220477

According to `The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke'[MMMG04] published by the World Health Organization, heart disease accounts for nearly half the deaths in both the developed and developing countries and is the world's single biggest killer. Howeve... Read More about Motion tracking tMRI datasets to quantify abnormal left ventricle motion using finite element modelling.

Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria (2015)
Thesis
Ufua, D. E. (2015). Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222337

This research discusses how Lean Thinking (Lean), can be enhanced through the use of Systems Thinking (ST) tools and methodologies. While Lean has emerged as a process improvement philosophy aiming to enhance value by identifying and eradicating wast... Read More about Enhancing Lean Interventions through the use of Systems Thinking in the food production industry : a case in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria.