All Outputs (160)

What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer? (2016)
Thesis
Robinson, S. (2016). What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218573

Background - Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the UK after breast cancer. Around 41,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK in 2008 (or 112 people every day). Patients with symptoms suggestive of lung cancer usua... Read More about What are the factors influencing GPs in the recognition and referral of suspected lung cancer?.

Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica (2016)
Thesis
Black, M. (2016). Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218615

The thermal infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum has considerable potential for mineral and lithological mapping of the most abundant rock-forming silicates that do not display diagnostic features at visible and shortwave infrared wavele... Read More about Automated lithological mapping using airborne hyperspectral thermal infrared data : Anchorage Island, Antarctica.

Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study (2016)
Thesis
Tweheyo, R. (2016). Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219016

This study is a longitudinal exploration of women’s eating behaviours and weight status during motherhood starting from pre-conception, through pregnancy and into the early postpartum period. The study aimed to explore how women negotiate pregnanc... Read More about Exploring how women negotiate pregnancy in respect to food behaviours and weight status : an interpretative phenomenological study.

To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions (2016)
Thesis
Lowes, T. D. (2016). To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219038

The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) holds a government remit to inspect all schools in England under the 2005 Education Act. Ofsted is required to inspect schools on a regular cycle, with the aim of providing information to parents as well... Read More about To what extent do Ofsted inspectors' values influence the inspection process (2005-2012)? : an examination of Ofsted inspectors' perceptions.

Investigating the modulation of cognition and event-related potentials relating to visual attention, working memory, and executive control in habitual videogame players (2016)
Thesis
Spence, A. J. (2016). Investigating the modulation of cognition and event-related potentials relating to visual attention, working memory, and executive control in habitual videogame players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219055

The overall objective of this thesis was to produce a document that investigated whether habitual videogame playing modulated cognitive processes related to visual processing and where in the processing stream these modulations occur. In this thesis,... Read More about Investigating the modulation of cognition and event-related potentials relating to visual attention, working memory, and executive control in habitual videogame players.

Barscale morphodynamics through the tidal-fluvial transition (2016)
Thesis
Keevil, C. E. (2016). Barscale morphodynamics through the tidal-fluvial transition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219287

A complex transitional zone within river-estuary systems exists between fully-fluvial and fully-tidal conditions. This zone varies both spatially and temporally across a range of scales. The resultant sedimentary transport and depositional characteri... Read More about Barscale morphodynamics through the tidal-fluvial transition.

Role of hypoxia-induced ADAM 10 in colorectal cancer progression (2016)
Thesis
Todd, A. E. (2016). Role of hypoxia-induced ADAM 10 in colorectal cancer progression. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219363

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and is the second deadliest form of cancer within the UK. The majority of CRC arises sporadically, as a result of epigenetic alterations transforming normal epithelium to malignan... Read More about Role of hypoxia-induced ADAM 10 in colorectal cancer progression.

Why does the OECD exist? : a qualitative study into the added value of the organisation (2016)
Thesis
MacLeod, S. (2016). Why does the OECD exist? : a qualitative study into the added value of the organisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219570

This thesis has two interrelated aims, both of which reflect my interest in the development of a variety of supra-national organisations since 1945 and the possibility that a new system of global soft governance may be emerging. The first is to fi... Read More about Why does the OECD exist? : a qualitative study into the added value of the organisation.

Knowledge for development : enhancing people's capabilities : a case-study of knowledge management and social entrepreneurship based on a Mexican community experience (2016)
Thesis
González-Hernández, M. A. (2016). Knowledge for development : enhancing people's capabilities : a case-study of knowledge management and social entrepreneurship based on a Mexican community experience. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219733

This thesis presents a case-study based on the academic fields of Development Theory, Knowledge Management and Social Entrepreneurship that portrays the development history of a Mexican rural community (Huixcazdhá) that hosts a food processing compan... Read More about Knowledge for development : enhancing people's capabilities : a case-study of knowledge management and social entrepreneurship based on a Mexican community experience.

A qualitative enquiry into Chinese workers' understanding of the key psychological contract concepts of 'obligation', 'promise' and 'the other party' (2016)
Thesis
Ma, G. (2016). A qualitative enquiry into Chinese workers' understanding of the key psychological contract concepts of 'obligation', 'promise' and 'the other party'. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220709

This study examined Chinese workers' interpretations of the key psychological contract concepts of 'obligation', 'promise' and 'the other party'. It also explored how Chinese workers described their implicit employment terms. Although the findings of... Read More about A qualitative enquiry into Chinese workers' understanding of the key psychological contract concepts of 'obligation', 'promise' and 'the other party'.

An interdisciplinary approach to marine management : bridging the divide between natural and social sciences research (2016)
Thesis
Burdon, D. (2016). An interdisciplinary approach to marine management : bridging the divide between natural and social sciences research. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227210

This thesis and the accompanying papers demonstrates the development of a number of bridging tools which have been successfully applied to the marine environment. Specifically, how a problem structuring framework and ecosystem service approaches have... Read More about An interdisciplinary approach to marine management : bridging the divide between natural and social sciences research.

Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Alghamdi, M. S. M. (2016). Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218255

Agency costs, ownership concentration, firm performance, and capital structure are four constructs that have been extensively examined in finance literature. The effect of agency costs and ownership concentration on firm performance and capital struc... Read More about Family business corporate performance and capital structure : evidence from Saudi Arabia.

Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement (2016)
Thesis
McCormack, S. W. (2016). Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218358

Alveolar bone remodelling is vital for the success of dental implants and orthodontic treatments. However, the underlying biomechanical mechanisms, in particular the function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in bone remodelling, are not well underst... Read More about Biomechanical function of the periodontal ligament in biting and orthodontic tooth movement.

Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications (2016)
Thesis
Brocklesby, K. L. (2016). Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218373

All tumours must become vascularised in order to survive and metastasise, and initiate angiogenesis through the dysregulated and uncontrolled release of pro-angiogenic factors. Such uncontrolled angiogenesis leads to highly disordered and abnormal va... Read More about Development of a PET radioligand targeting angiogenesis for oncology applications.

Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents (2016)
Thesis
McIntosh, A. F. (2016). Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218716

Rodents are the most speciose mammalian order and are represented in arboreal, semiaquatic, subterranean and terrestrial niches. To flourish in such environments, rodents must exhibit morphological traits that can reflect functions that are needed to... Read More about Form and function of the craniomandibular complex in subterranean rodents.

Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients? (2016)
Thesis
Zahoor, T. (2016). Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218924

It is widely accepted that infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) confers better outcomes and survival rates in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients (80% 5-year survival) compared with HPV-negative counterparts (50% 5-year survi... Read More about Does HPV-16 seropositivity correlate with T-cell distribution providing additional prognostic information in infected HNSCC patients?.

An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy (2016)
Thesis
Patel, R. (2016). An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218991

Radiotherapy has been reported to induce apoptosis and prevent the proliferation of malignant cells. Complete clinical response to neo-adjuvant long course chemoradiotherapy has been identified in up to 30% of patients with locally advanced rectal ca... Read More about An observational pilot study to assess the potential of a microfluidic tissue culture model to predict rectal cancer response to neo-adjuvant therapy.

'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India (2016)
Thesis
Dey, A. (2016). 'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222235

Sociopolitical activism has been crucial in shaping the structure of the contemporary Indian society. Over the last few decades, while information and communication technologies (ICTs) and social media have been increasingly popular and a widely used... Read More about 'Silence no more' : an in-depth cyberconflict analysis of the Nirbhaya rape case and digital tender activism in India.

Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer (2016)
Thesis
Poujade, F. (2016). Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219511

Breast cancer is the second most represented cancer type worldwide and will affect 1 in 8 women in the UK. Overall patient survival can reach 90% when the disease is diagnosed early but rapidly drops as the tumour progresses and metastasises. The ste... Read More about Investigating the role of WSB-1 in breast cancer.

The effect of acute virgin coconut oil supplementation and aerobic exercise on triglyceride levels following postprandial hypertriglyceridemia in healthy males. (2016)
Thesis
Scott, C. M. (2016). The effect of acute virgin coconut oil supplementation and aerobic exercise on triglyceride levels following postprandial hypertriglyceridemia in healthy males. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218479

BACKGROUND: A substantial body of literature postulates that high levels of blood triglycerides (TG) cause oxidative stress which impairs vascular function and may instigate a pathway to cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Padilla et al., 2006). Exercise h... Read More about The effect of acute virgin coconut oil supplementation and aerobic exercise on triglyceride levels following postprandial hypertriglyceridemia in healthy males..