All Outputs (1310)

Investigation of the chemocatalytic and biocatalytic valorization of a range of different lignin preparations: The importance of β-O-4 content (2016)
Journal Article
Lancefield, C. S., Rashid, G. M. M., Bouxin, F., Wasak, A., Tu, W.-C., Hallett, J., Zein, S., Rodríguez, J., Jackson, S. D., Westwood, N. J., & Bugg, T. D. H. (2016). Investigation of the chemocatalytic and biocatalytic valorization of a range of different lignin preparations: The importance of β-O-4 content. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 4(12), 6921-6930. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01855

A set of seven different lignin preparations was generated from a range of organosolv (acidic, alkaline, ammonia-treated, and dioxane-based), ionic liquid, autohydrolysis, and Kraft pretreatments of lignocelluloses. Each lignin was characterized by 2... Read More about Investigation of the chemocatalytic and biocatalytic valorization of a range of different lignin preparations: The importance of β-O-4 content.

Primitive groups, graph endomorphisms and synchronization (2016)
Journal Article
Aroújo, J., Bentz, W., Cameron, P. J., Royle, G., & Schaefer, A. (2016). Primitive groups, graph endomorphisms and synchronization. Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, 113(6), 829-867. https://doi.org/10.1112/plms/pdw040

© 2016 London Mathematical Society. Let Ω be a set of cardinality n, G be a permutation group on Ω and f : Ω → Ω be a map that is not a permutation. We say that G synchronizes f if the transformation semigroup 〈G, f〉 contains a constant map, and th... Read More about Primitive groups, graph endomorphisms and synchronization.

Exploring mobile learning in the Third Space (2016)
Journal Article
Schuck, S., Kearney, M., & Burden, K. (2017). Exploring mobile learning in the Third Space. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 26(2), 121-137. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2016.1230555

© 2016 Association for Information Technology in Teacher Education. Mobile learning is enabling educators and students to learn in ways not previously possible. The ways that portable, multi-functional mobile devices can untether the learner from for... Read More about Exploring mobile learning in the Third Space.

Direct effects of quality management on competitive advantage (2016)
Journal Article
Elshaer, I. A., & Augustyn, M. M. (2016). Direct effects of quality management on competitive advantage. The International journal of quality & reliability management, 33(9), 1286-1310. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-07-2014-0086

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine direct effects of quality management on competitive advantage within the context of the resource-based view of a firm. Design/methodology/approach: Survey data have been obtained from 288 general manag... Read More about Direct effects of quality management on competitive advantage.

Tax evasion by Small and Micro Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan (2016)
Thesis
Erkaboev, A. (2016). Tax evasion by Small and Micro Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223946

The importance of understanding tax compliance and non-compliance behaviour is important to any governments and tax authorities (HMRC, 2009). Insight into the decision-making behaviour of taxpayers is essential to researchers in assisting governments... Read More about Tax evasion by Small and Micro Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan.

Developing a novel in vitro preparation to study the mechanisms underlying oviduct fluid formation in health and disease (2016)
Thesis
Simintiras, C. A. (2016). Developing a novel in vitro preparation to study the mechanisms underlying oviduct fluid formation in health and disease. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223616

Performance audit : the need for a responsive approach case study in Oman (2016)
Thesis
Al Subhi, S. S. (2016). Performance audit : the need for a responsive approach case study in Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222215

In recent times performance audit has become a subject of attention, experimentation, application and debate in the public sectors across the global world. Performance audit is not a replacement for financial audit; indeed, it is a type of audit that... Read More about Performance audit : the need for a responsive approach case study in Oman.

Corporate hedging, firm risk, value, and performance : evidence from UK firms (2016)
Thesis
Ahmed, H. B. (2016). Corporate hedging, firm risk, value, and performance : evidence from UK firms. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222204

This study investigates the corporate hedging decisions associated with firm value, performance, and risk. A number of theories in risk management literature suggest that, in market imperfections, the use of derivative instruments for hedging purpose... Read More about Corporate hedging, firm risk, value, and performance : evidence from UK firms.

Impediments to estuarine management and rehabilitation : case study of the Humber Estuary (2016)
Thesis
Ibbetson, L. (2016). Impediments to estuarine management and rehabilitation : case study of the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220600

Estuaries are sites of high variability and high productivity but support major urban areas - 22 of the largest 32 cities found in the world can be found on estuaries. These features have degraded estuaries and so there is the need for a holistic man... Read More about Impediments to estuarine management and rehabilitation : case study of the Humber Estuary.

A novice strength and conditioning coach’s experiences of the complex and contested nature of working in professional sport (2016)
Thesis
Dawson, R. D. (2016). A novice strength and conditioning coach’s experiences of the complex and contested nature of working in professional sport. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220597

This thesis investigates a novice strength and conditioning coach’s experiences of the complex and contested nature of working in professional sport. It begins by exploring the existing literature based in the paradigms of (post-)positivism, poststru... Read More about A novice strength and conditioning coach’s experiences of the complex and contested nature of working in professional sport.

The opportunities and challenges for cooperation between contemporary and traditional health practices under the National Health System in Tanzania (2016)
Thesis
Gellejah, R. S. (2016). The opportunities and challenges for cooperation between contemporary and traditional health practices under the National Health System in Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220548

In response to the increased popularity and use of Traditional/Complementary Alternative Medicine, not only in less-developed countries where it is a first line of contact for the majority of people but also in developed countries, initiation of Inte... Read More about The opportunities and challenges for cooperation between contemporary and traditional health practices under the National Health System in Tanzania.

A critical analysis of marine environmental indicators within regulatory and policy texts (2016)
Thesis
Bayer, E. A. (2016). A critical analysis of marine environmental indicators within regulatory and policy texts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220388

The use of indicators within marine legislation and policy is a developing phenomenon worldwide. What is less apparent, however, is the effectiveness of such policies in prompting regulatory or remedial responses and achieving particular conservation... Read More about A critical analysis of marine environmental indicators within regulatory and policy texts.

"I was young" : an immersive autobiographical journey into the troubadour tradition (2016)
Thesis
Tomlinson, D. J. (2016). "I was young" : an immersive autobiographical journey into the troubadour tradition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219620

There are two key problems in the field of autobiography: (i) How does one choose which scenes from a life to include? (ii) What is the most effective way of presenting those scenes?

This thesis investigates structures that address these two issu... Read More about "I was young" : an immersive autobiographical journey into the troubadour tradition.

Pathways through MDMA use : a qualitative life story study (2016)
Thesis
Sharifimonfared, G. (2016). Pathways through MDMA use : a qualitative life story study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219610

MDMA is a popular psychoactive drug that is highly associated with raves and clubbing culture. Consumers experience feelings of euphoria, joy, and confidence. Despite the considerable research on MDMA, non-problematic aspects of use remain under rese... Read More about Pathways through MDMA use : a qualitative life story study.

The impact of the extent of activity-based costing use and the extent of ISO 9000 implementation on organisational performance (2016)
Thesis
Vetchagool, W. (2016). The impact of the extent of activity-based costing use and the extent of ISO 9000 implementation on organisational performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219317

Activity-based costing (ABC) is one of the most-researched management accounting areas that can improve organisational performance (OP). However, the studies on ABC and its impact on OP were still deficient and contradictory. Furthermore, ABC might b... Read More about The impact of the extent of activity-based costing use and the extent of ISO 9000 implementation on organisational performance.

Gendered systemic analysis : systems thinking and gender equality in international development (2016)
Thesis
Lewis, E. D. (2016). Gendered systemic analysis : systems thinking and gender equality in international development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219033

Systemic intervention (Midgley, 2000) and Feminist Systems Thinking (Stephens, 2013a), both branches of Critical Systems Thinking, have been used widely to improve social and organisational systems. According to Midgley (2000), a systemic interventio... Read More about Gendered systemic analysis : systems thinking and gender equality in international development.

cAMP signaling reverses platelet spreading via inhibition of RhoA (2016)
Thesis
Yusuf, M. Z. (2016). cAMP signaling reverses platelet spreading via inhibition of RhoA. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218863

Prostacyclin (PGI₂) is a key regulator of platelet function. There is a significant field of research which outlines the role of PGI₂ in inhibiting platelets in circulation, and therefore playing a major role in the prevention of excessive thrombus f... Read More about cAMP signaling reverses platelet spreading via inhibition of RhoA.

Effects of interactions on the relaxation processes in magnetic nanostructures (2016)
Journal Article
Atkinson, L. J., Ostler, T. A., Hovorka, O., Wang, K. K., Lu, B., Ju, G. P., …Chantrell, R. W. (2016). Effects of interactions on the relaxation processes in magnetic nanostructures. Physical Review B, 94(13), Article 134431. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.94.134431

Controlling the relaxation of magnetization in magnetic nanostructures is key to optimizing magnetic storage device performance. This relaxation is governed by both intrinsic and extrinsic relaxation mechanisms and with the latter strongly dependent... Read More about Effects of interactions on the relaxation processes in magnetic nanostructures.

Hydrodynamic interactions between nearby slender filaments (2016)
Journal Article
Man, Y., Koens, L., & Lauga, E. (2016). Hydrodynamic interactions between nearby slender filaments. Europhysics Letters, 116(2), Article 24002. https://doi.org/10.1209/0295-5075/116/24002

Cellular biology abound with filaments interacting through fluids, from intracellular microtubules, to rotating flagella and beating cilia. While previous work has demonstrated the complexity of capturing nonlocal hydrodynamic interactions between mo... Read More about Hydrodynamic interactions between nearby slender filaments.

HI4PI: A full-sky Hi survey based on EBHIS and GASS (2016)
Journal Article
Ben Bekhti, N., Flöer, L., Keller, R., Kerp, J., Lenz, D., Winkel, B., Bailin, J., Calabretta, M. R., Dedes, L., Ford, H. A., Gibson, B. K., Haud, U., Janowiecki, S., Kalberla, P. M. W., Lockman, F. J., McClure-Griffiths, N. M., Murphy, T., Nakanishi, H., Pisano, D. J., Staveley-Smith, L., & HI4PI Collaboration:. (2016). HI4PI: A full-sky Hi survey based on EBHIS and GASS. Astronomy and Astrophysics, 594, A116. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201629178

© 2016 ESO. Context. Measurement of the Galactic neutral atomic hydrogen (H i) column density, NH i, and brightness temperatures, TB, is of high scientific value for a broad range of astrophysical disciplines. In the past two decades, one of the most... Read More about HI4PI: A full-sky Hi survey based on EBHIS and GASS.