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Wettability of anisotropic and porous particles adsorbed to fluid interfaces (2015)
Thesis
Al-Shehri, H. S. A. (2015). Wettability of anisotropic and porous particles adsorbed to fluid interfaces. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219431

The wettability of particles and the way they attach to liquid interfaces is important for many technologies where powders are mixed with liquids or used as emulsifiers. Most such powders are highly agglomerated into larger aggregates that are highly... Read More about Wettability of anisotropic and porous particles adsorbed to fluid interfaces.

After the trawl : memory and afterlife in the wake of Hull's distant-water trawl fishery from 1976 (2015)
Thesis
Byrne, J. (2015). After the trawl : memory and afterlife in the wake of Hull's distant-water trawl fishery from 1976. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218622

From the late nineteenth century the city of Hull became synonymous with trawling. For almost a century its distant-water fishery developed as a strongly place-centered industry, concentrated in the western port district of Hessle Road. Here, amid... Read More about After the trawl : memory and afterlife in the wake of Hull's distant-water trawl fishery from 1976.

Metal oxide nanoparticles as potential MRI contrast agents (2015)
Thesis
Jones, N. E. (2015). Metal oxide nanoparticles as potential MRI contrast agents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218445

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common medical imaging modality that does not require the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, as it relies on the inherent nuclear spin of the protons in the tissues and organs. However, it lacks sensitivity... Read More about Metal oxide nanoparticles as potential MRI contrast agents.

An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control (2015)
Thesis
Ward, C. L. (2015). An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218231

The portfolio thesis has three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review reviewing the literature on the relationship between parenting style and diabetes management in children and young people with type 1 diabetes. Seven papers were syst... Read More about An exploration into young people with type 1 diabetes perceptions of control.

Data mining for heart failure : an investigation into the challenges in real life clinical datasets (2015)
Thesis
Kirke, L. (2015). Data mining for heart failure : an investigation into the challenges in real life clinical datasets. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218159

Clinical data presents a number of challenges including missing data, class imbalance, high dimensionality and non-normal distribution. A motivation for this research is to investigate and analyse the manner in which the challenges affect the perform... Read More about Data mining for heart failure : an investigation into the challenges in real life clinical datasets.

Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (2015)
Thesis
Lamswood, S. L. (2015). Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218058

This thesis portfolio comprises of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendixes. Part one is a systematic literature review examining a specific type of therapeutic foster care, Multidimensional Treatment... Read More about Foster placement breakdown : what can we learn from foster carers' stories and how successful is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care.

The effects of interpersonal relationship variables on organisational citizenship behaviours and their implications for learning design in Chinese organisations (2015)
Thesis
Qi, M. (2015). The effects of interpersonal relationship variables on organisational citizenship behaviours and their implications for learning design in Chinese organisations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218050

The present research examines how emotional intelligence, cognitive styles and leader-member exchange influence Organisational Citizenship Behaviours (OCB) on different levels (individual level and group level). There is increasing evidence to indica... Read More about The effects of interpersonal relationship variables on organisational citizenship behaviours and their implications for learning design in Chinese organisations.

Barriers to the success of women's income generating activities in rural Tanzania : a cultural perspective (2015)
Thesis
Mbwilo, L. J. (2015). Barriers to the success of women's income generating activities in rural Tanzania : a cultural perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218039

In Tanzania and other developing countries entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the fight against poverty and unemployment. That’s why entrepreneurship should not be underestimated especially in rural areas where poverty is widespread. For instance... Read More about Barriers to the success of women's income generating activities in rural Tanzania : a cultural perspective.

Encapsulation of fluids by solid particles (2015)
Thesis
Darragh, S. A. (2015). Encapsulation of fluids by solid particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218019

This thesis aimed to investigate and understand the properties and behaviour of particles at fluid interfaces. The primary aim of this research was to develop a novel hand sanitiser based on the Fenton reaction, that is, the reduction of hydrogen per... Read More about Encapsulation of fluids by solid particles.

Managing different roles : the experiences of female nursing reservists who have deployed with the UK armed forces (2015)
Thesis
Topp, K. D. (2015). Managing different roles : the experiences of female nursing reservists who have deployed with the UK armed forces. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217881

This thesis is divided into three parts. The first section is a systematic literature review focusing on the British literature regarding attitudes towards mental health in the military, and what stops British military personnel from accessing car... Read More about Managing different roles : the experiences of female nursing reservists who have deployed with the UK armed forces.

Perceived influences of the self and others in diabetes (2015)
Thesis
Hare, J. (2015). Perceived influences of the self and others in diabetes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217843

This portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the existing research literature is reviewed for evidence of diabetes related social anxiety in adolescents. Part two is an empirical paper, which explores individua... Read More about Perceived influences of the self and others in diabetes.

The relationship between self-blame, self-compassion and psychological well-being for individuals living with chronic physical health conditions (2015)
Thesis
Glover, L. (2015). The relationship between self-blame, self-compassion and psychological well-being for individuals living with chronic physical health conditions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217833

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review that summarises and critically appraises eleven studies exploring... Read More about The relationship between self-blame, self-compassion and psychological well-being for individuals living with chronic physical health conditions.

Exploring patient-neurosurgical team inter-relationships throughout the perioperative period of awake craniotomy (2015)
Thesis
Dearden, R. S. (2015). Exploring patient-neurosurgical team inter-relationships throughout the perioperative period of awake craniotomy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217828

The portfolio thesis is divided into three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study, and appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review exploring definitions, measures and influencers of health-related quality of life (HRQ... Read More about Exploring patient-neurosurgical team inter-relationships throughout the perioperative period of awake craniotomy.

Knowing your body and being compassionate with yourself (2015)
Thesis
Campion, M. (2015). Knowing your body and being compassionate with yourself. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217681

This portfolio thesis consists of four parts, a systematic literature review; a mixed methods empirical paper; a qualitative empirical paper; and supporting appendices. Part One is a systematic review of the literature regarding how body awareness... Read More about Knowing your body and being compassionate with yourself.

The vertical and horizontal accountability in the Malawi parliamentary democracy (2015)
Thesis
Kameme, W. S. (2015). The vertical and horizontal accountability in the Malawi parliamentary democracy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217652

…the future is that; I think we have hit rock bottom and that the only way we can go now is not down but up. I have hope. I have told Malawians that we need to look into the future with hope and I know that we shall be fine. What I am implying here i... Read More about The vertical and horizontal accountability in the Malawi parliamentary democracy.

An exploration of the aspirations and future orientation of young people from low-income families (2015)
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Fehily, O. (2015). An exploration of the aspirations and future orientation of young people from low-income families. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217552

Part One: A systematic literature review, in which the available research regarding effective mental health services for low-income, working age adults, is reviewed. Part Two: A qualitative investigation using Interpretative Phenomenological Analy... Read More about An exploration of the aspirations and future orientation of young people from low-income families.

The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia (2015)
Thesis
Irwin, H. (2015). The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217547

The portfolio thesis is divided into three parts: Part one is a systematic literature review in which the empirical literature relating to humour interventions in later life is reviewed. The systematic literature review explores the key features o... Read More about The role, impact and experience of humour in later life and dementia.

The retrieval of episodic memories in Parkinson's disease : the role of emotion and subjective memory status (2015)
Thesis
Ohlsson, M. (2015). The retrieval of episodic memories in Parkinson's disease : the role of emotion and subjective memory status. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217532

The portfolio thesis has three parts. Part one and two are conceptually linked through their focus on emotional memory in individuals over 60 years of age and in particular on potential memory enhancements for positive material. Part one comprises... Read More about The retrieval of episodic memories in Parkinson's disease : the role of emotion and subjective memory status.