All Outputs (160)

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.

Development of a microfluidic approach to the analysis of carbamate pesticides in drinking water (2016)
Thesis
Algethami, J. S. G. (2016). Development of a microfluidic approach to the analysis of carbamate pesticides in drinking water. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223548

During the last decade, public concern over carbamate pesticide residues has increased remarkably and their accurate determination in environmental samples is gaining great importance. These compounds are present in environmental samples at low conce... Read More about Development of a microfluidic approach to the analysis of carbamate pesticides in drinking water.

Corporate governance mechanisms, corporate sustainability concerns and company financial performance : evidence from public listed Indonesian commercial banking companies (2016)
Thesis
Kartadjumena, E. (2016). Corporate governance mechanisms, corporate sustainability concerns and company financial performance : evidence from public listed Indonesian commercial banking companies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222240

This thesis investigates the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms, corporate sustainability concerns and company financial performance for public listed of Indonesian commercial banking companies throughout the period 2007-2014. Corpo... Read More about Corporate governance mechanisms, corporate sustainability concerns and company financial performance : evidence from public listed Indonesian commercial banking companies.

The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation (2016)
Thesis
Wombwell, L. (2016). The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221156

Introduction: The requirements of soccer refereeing are physiologically demanding. As a consequence of these high physical demands and the relative inefficiency of the human body, the referee will generate a considerable amount of heat. Decreases in... Read More about The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation.

Phenomenal consciousness and cognitive access (2016)
Thesis
Ros Morales, R. (2016). Phenomenal consciousness and cognitive access. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220611

[From the introduction:] Consciousness is one of the most debated topics of the last decades. Human beings perform many activities throughout the day; some of them imply conscious states, while others do not. Conscious states are those states by whi... Read More about Phenomenal consciousness and cognitive access.

Molecular level biological effects of silver and titania nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos (2016)
Thesis
Arabeyyat, Z. H. (2016). Molecular level biological effects of silver and titania nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219562

Nanotechnology raises issues concerning the toxic impact of nanoparticles (NPs) in organisms and the environment. Nanoparticles have been defined as materials with dimensions that are equal to or less than 100 nm. It is important to develop early war... Read More about Molecular level biological effects of silver and titania nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos.

Stock markets, financial development and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (2016)
Thesis
Muba, S. R. (2016). Stock markets, financial development and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219490

In general, this study examines the Stock Market, Financial Development and Economic Growth in selected sub-Sahara African countries. Empirically, Chapter Two of the study used Generalised Method of Moment (GMM) dynamic instrumental variable approach... Read More about Stock markets, financial development and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa.

Exercise prehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery patients : the effects on physical functioning, health related quality of life and markers of cellular protection (2016)
Thesis
Northgraves, M. J. (2016). Exercise prehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery patients : the effects on physical functioning, health related quality of life and markers of cellular protection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219478

Since being introduced in the late 1990’s, enhancing recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been promoted for inclusion in the care pathway for colorectal cancer patients scheduled for resection surgery (Gustaffson et al., 2012). This multimoda... Read More about Exercise prehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery patients : the effects on physical functioning, health related quality of life and markers of cellular protection.

Punctuated equilibrium or the orthodox cycle? : change and continuity in UK macroeconomic policymaking (2016)
Thesis
Silverwood, J. (2016). Punctuated equilibrium or the orthodox cycle? : change and continuity in UK macroeconomic policymaking. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219472

This thesis provides a study of United Kingdom (UK) macroeconomic policy and economic ideas. Specifically, the thesis seeks to explore the reasons when and why UK macroeconomic policy and economic ideas exhibits change or continuity. The central cont... Read More about Punctuated equilibrium or the orthodox cycle? : change and continuity in UK macroeconomic policymaking.

Enacting sport policy : towards a micropolitical and emotional undertstanding of community sports coaching work (2016)
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Ives, B. (2016). Enacting sport policy : towards a micropolitical and emotional undertstanding of community sports coaching work. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219465

State agencies in many Western nations have utilised sport and physical activity as a means of facilitating various sporting and non-sporting policy outcomes. Surprisingly, however, there remains a dearth of empirical research addressing the working... Read More about Enacting sport policy : towards a micropolitical and emotional undertstanding of community sports coaching work.

The impact of corporate governance mechanism : audit committee financial experts on firm value from the perspective of the financial reporting process : evidence from US, UK and Germany (2016)
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Musa, M. (2016). The impact of corporate governance mechanism : audit committee financial experts on firm value from the perspective of the financial reporting process : evidence from US, UK and Germany. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219332

This PhD thesis contains four main essays on financial health and firm value, with a focus on the term board structure – unitary and dual. With the exception of Chapter 1 and Chapter 6, which set out the general introduction and conclusion, each of t... Read More about The impact of corporate governance mechanism : audit committee financial experts on firm value from the perspective of the financial reporting process : evidence from US, UK and Germany.

Moral luck : control, choice, and virtue (2016)
Thesis
Woodford, N. F. (2016). Moral luck : control, choice, and virtue. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219323

In this thesis I propose a solution to the problem of moral luck. It is sometimes assumed that luck has no bearing on morality. However, Bernard Williams and Thomas Nagel, in their papers entitled ‘Moral Luck’, show how this assumption could be erron... Read More about Moral luck : control, choice, and virtue.

Peripheral blood leukocyte immune responses in sarcoidosis (2016)
Thesis
Fraser, S. D. (2016). Peripheral blood leukocyte immune responses in sarcoidosis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219296

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology with heterogeneous clinical manifestations. The disease is characterised by elevated Th1-like pro-inflammatory immune responses in tissue, whereas peripheral blood h... Read More about Peripheral blood leukocyte immune responses in sarcoidosis.

Investigating the role of microRNA-31 as a modulator of chemosensitivity in malignant leural mesothelioma (2016)
Thesis
Moody, H. L. (2016). Investigating the role of microRNA-31 as a modulator of chemosensitivity in malignant leural mesothelioma. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219227

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is associated with an extremely poor prognosis and the majority of patients are initially or rapidly become unresponsive to platinum-based chemotherapy. MicroRNA-31 (miR-31) is encoded on a genomic fragile site, 9... Read More about Investigating the role of microRNA-31 as a modulator of chemosensitivity in malignant leural mesothelioma.

The modulation of Transient Receptor Potential A1 channel by natural and novel semi-synthetic compounds via non-covalent modification (2016)
Thesis
Knaggs, J. D. (2016). The modulation of Transient Receptor Potential A1 channel by natural and novel semi-synthetic compounds via non-covalent modification. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219218

Transient Receptor Potential A1 (TRPA1) is commonly known as the detector of a broad range of noxious chemical agents both exogenous and endogenous. TRPA1 detects these chemicals through a reversible covalent modification mechanism that allows most e... Read More about The modulation of Transient Receptor Potential A1 channel by natural and novel semi-synthetic compounds via non-covalent modification.