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Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time (2016)
Thesis
Gonzalez Sanchez, R. (2016). Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219882

The purpose of this research is to develop a new methodology based upon ideas on managing complexity from the Viable System Model. The context for the research is Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico. Worldwide, SMEs represent the segm... Read More about Systemic intervention to manage ccomplexity in Mexican SMEs to last over time.

Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model (2016)
Thesis
Baroudi, S. (2016). Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219646

Motivational factors and bargaining power have been recognized by scholars and practitioners alike, as important elements for negotiation strategies. However, there has been little effort to date to empirically or theoretically study the effect of th... Read More about Auditor selection of negotiation strategies : the effect of motivational factors and bargaining power under a throughput model.

Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent (2016)
Thesis
Broughton, L. J. (2016). Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219417

Duramycin is a relatively small (~2kDa) tetracyclic peptide that has a defined three-dimensional (3D) structure, this structure forms a stable binding pocket which specifically recognises the plasma membrane phospholipid phosphatidylethanolamine (PE)... Read More about Characterisation of duramycin as an anti-cancer agent.

By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved? (2016)
Thesis
Slade, M. (2016). By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219354

Background: There is limited consensus on whether medical trainees in secondary care outpatient departments affect patient care that is delivered, despite the increasing momentum to provide more clinical education in this setting. Objectives: Th... Read More about By incorporating the education of medical students and medical trainees in outpatient clinics, is the patient experience enhanced and their quality of care improved?.

Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece (2016)
Thesis
Vourdoubas, J. (2016). Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219243

Although Crete is an island highly utilizing renewable energy sources (RES) for heat and power generation, their further applications in agriculture would result in many socioeconomic and environmental benefits. The use of renewable energies integrat... Read More about Innovative uses of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector on the island of Crete, Greece.

New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals (2016)
Thesis
Al-Khafaji, Y. (2016). New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219115

In this study, a number of Nb, Ta, Mo, V, Al, Li and Zn complexes have been synthesised and fully characterised. The catalytic behavior of these pre-catalysts towards the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of the cyclic esters is discussed. Chapter... Read More about New pre-catalysts for ring opening of lactides/lactones based on earth abundant metals.

Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services (2016)
Thesis
Alariefy, M. S. (2016). Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219104

This study explores the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on the challenges involved and the implications for the development of relevant family support services. A qualitative approach was employed for the stud... Read More about Exploring the impact of having a child with a disability in Saudi Arabia : implications for family support services.

EGFR and related therapeutic targets in malignant pleural mesothelioma (2016)
Thesis
Oguh, L. I. (2016). EGFR and related therapeutic targets in malignant pleural mesothelioma. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221787

Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but aggressive disease and the current first line treatment is associated with a survival rate of 40%. There is currently no second line therapy. This study aimed to explore the expression... Read More about EGFR and related therapeutic targets in malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The maturity related physical phenotypes of English, elite youth soccer players : exploring the elite player performance plan (2016)
Thesis
Towlson, C. P. (2016). The maturity related physical phenotypes of English, elite youth soccer players : exploring the elite player performance plan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219907

The aims of this thesis were to examine the relationships between relative age, maturity status, and physical phenotypes on the selection, playing position allocation, and development tempo of a broad sample of elite youth soccer players’ that best r... Read More about The maturity related physical phenotypes of English, elite youth soccer players : exploring the elite player performance plan.

Exploring the process of itch and its dimensionality : investigations using transcranial magnetic stimulation (2016)
Thesis
Jones, O. H. (2016). Exploring the process of itch and its dimensionality : investigations using transcranial magnetic stimulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219657

This thesis explored three main areas of acute itch: firstly, how to reliably measure it; secondly, whether it is of a multi-dimensional nature, and lastly, which brain regions are crucial in the process. Chapter 2 reports an experiment that directly... Read More about Exploring the process of itch and its dimensionality : investigations using transcranial magnetic stimulation.

The national politics and politicians of Primitive Methodism (2016)
Thesis
Johnson, M. (2016). The national politics and politicians of Primitive Methodism. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219574

This thesis, which assists our understanding of the interaction between religious belief and political activity, presents a study of the politics of the Primitive Methodist Church and the MPs associated with it between 1886 and 1922. This was the zen... Read More about The national politics and politicians of Primitive Methodism.

Asset transfer pricing models and their role : a decision framework from complexity economics and systems theory (2016)
Thesis
Wasilewski, S. M. (2016). Asset transfer pricing models and their role : a decision framework from complexity economics and systems theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219358

This thesis reviews the expectations and outcomes of financial models used prior to the 2008 credit crisis and offers a possible solution to the management of the high variety of risks prevalent in the financial markets by ensuring each investment is... Read More about Asset transfer pricing models and their role : a decision framework from complexity economics and systems theory.

The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism (2016)
Thesis
Evans, W. J. (2016). The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219011

Introduction: Bone is a metabolically active tissue which plays a multifunctional role within the body. Animal models have provided evidence demonstrating that dynamic and unaccustomed mechanical loads imposed by gravity and/or muscle activation whic... Read More about The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism.

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.

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.