All Outputs (1386)

Comparison of calculated and measured temperature fields in laser-heated thin film systems (2017)
Thesis
Clarke, A. J. (2017). Comparison of calculated and measured temperature fields in laser-heated thin film systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221782

Thermal modelling of the laser processing of nanoparticulate ITO films has been carried out with models of varying complexity. The results from a simple semi-analytical 1D model and numerical 1D, 2D and 2D-axisymmetric models are reported for continu... Read More about Comparison of calculated and measured temperature fields in laser-heated thin film systems.

Signalling theory embedded in the throughput model to examine the influence of culture upon external auditors' reliance on the internal audit function (2017)
Thesis
Albawwat, I. E. (2017). Signalling theory embedded in the throughput model to examine the influence of culture upon external auditors' reliance on the internal audit function. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221681

International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 610 (Revised 2013) allows external auditors (EAs) to rely on the internal audit function (IAF) in obtaining audit evidence if the latter meets certain quality criteria. The revisions made to the standard are i... Read More about Signalling theory embedded in the throughput model to examine the influence of culture upon external auditors' reliance on the internal audit function.

The impact of foreignness on the compliance with the international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing (2017)
Thesis
Alhendi, E. A. (2017). The impact of foreignness on the compliance with the international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221258

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) was established to organise the profession. The IIA provides members with an International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) to lead their professional practice and confirm the highest-quality internal a... Read More about The impact of foreignness on the compliance with the international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.

Movements and population dynamics of brown trout in reservoirs and headwaters (2017)
Thesis
Wallace, L. (2017). Movements and population dynamics of brown trout in reservoirs and headwaters. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221237

To fully understand movements of fish a multi-faceted, varied approach is required. In this study, a combination of Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) and acoustic telemetry was used in a complementary approach to understand the movements of brown... Read More about Movements and population dynamics of brown trout in reservoirs and headwaters.

What are the experiences of sexual intimacy in people aged 75-85 in the UK in the context of partnership relationships (2017)
Thesis
Garrett, D. (2017). What are the experiences of sexual intimacy in people aged 75-85 in the UK in the context of partnership relationships. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220749

The experiences of sexual intimacy for partnered older people are little researched. This study, situated in a life course perspective on sexuality, purposively sampled data from 11 in-depth interviews and 41 pieces of correspondence from people betw... Read More about What are the experiences of sexual intimacy in people aged 75-85 in the UK in the context of partnership relationships.

A spectroscopic and imaging investigation of sporopollenin-metal interactions (2017)
Thesis
Alkhatib, F. M. (2017). A spectroscopic and imaging investigation of sporopollenin-metal interactions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220724

The main objective has been the determination of the nature of the interaction of metal complexes and salts with the surface of sporopollenin exine capsules (SEC) and other naturally occurring spore exines. These natural materials derived from plant... Read More about A spectroscopic and imaging investigation of sporopollenin-metal interactions.

Investigation of a super performance dew point air cooler and its application in buildings (2017)
Thesis
Xu, P. (2017). Investigation of a super performance dew point air cooler and its application in buildings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220569

Based on extensive literature reviews, technical opportunities were identified to improve the energy efficiency of a dew point air cooler. This applied research aimed to develop a super-performance dew point air cooler to replace or partly replace th... Read More about Investigation of a super performance dew point air cooler and its application in buildings.

Modelling, analysis and feedback control design for upright standing sways (2017)
Thesis
Mohammed, G. A. (2017). Modelling, analysis and feedback control design for upright standing sways. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219855

Human body upright standing is inherently unstable, and as a bipedal creature, the body can implement several functions such as upright standing, walking and running, with the help of the central nervous system. Understanding the stability control of... Read More about Modelling, analysis and feedback control design for upright standing sways.

Expansionary Fiscal Consolidation and the "Smarter State': An Evaluation of the Politics of Austerity in the United Kingdom, May 2010 to February 2016 (2017)
Book Chapter
Lee, S. (2017). Expansionary Fiscal Consolidation and the "Smarter State': An Evaluation of the Politics of Austerity in the United Kingdom, May 2010 to February 2016. In S. McBride, & B. M. Evans (Eds.), The Austerity State (123-143). Toronto: University of Toronto Press

The fall-out from the economic and financial crisis of 2008 had profound implications for countries across the world, leading different states to determine the best approach to mitigating its effects. In The Austerity State, a group of established an... Read More about Expansionary Fiscal Consolidation and the "Smarter State': An Evaluation of the Politics of Austerity in the United Kingdom, May 2010 to February 2016.

Analytical solutions to slender-ribbon theory (2017)
Journal Article
Koens, L., & Lauga, E. (2017). Analytical solutions to slender-ribbon theory. Physical Review Fluids, 2(8), Article 084101. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevFluids.2.084101

The low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics of slender ribbons is accurately captured by slender-ribbon theory, an asymptotic solution to the Stokes equation which assumes that the three length scales characterizing the ribbons are well separated. We show... Read More about Analytical solutions to slender-ribbon theory.

Exploring the training potential of recent virtual robotic platforms: A comprehensive review (2017)
Journal Article
Ali Ajwad, S., Ul islam, R., & Iqbal, J. (2017). Exploring the training potential of recent virtual robotic platforms: A comprehensive review. Journal of Advancements in Robotics, 4(2), 9-25

In recent years, deployment of robotic manipulators in industries and other fields has increased significantly. This growing trend highlights the need of trained engineers and technicians. Virtual robotic platforms facilitate engineers to acquire kno... Read More about Exploring the training potential of recent virtual robotic platforms: A comprehensive review.

ROMANA 3: a phase 3 safety extension study of anamorelin in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with cachexia (2017)
Journal Article
Currow, D., Temel, J. S., Abernethy, A., Milanowski, J., Friend, J., & Fearon, K. C. (2017). ROMANA 3: a phase 3 safety extension study of anamorelin in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with cachexia. Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology / ESMO, 28(8), 1949-1956. https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdx192

© The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society for Medical Oncology. All rights reserved. Background: Cancer anorexia-cachexia is a debilitating condition frequently observed in NSCLC patients, characterized... Read More about ROMANA 3: a phase 3 safety extension study of anamorelin in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with cachexia.

When winners need help (2017)
Journal Article
Martin, C. R., Larkin, D., Levy, A., Marchant, D., & Martin, C. (2018). When winners need help. The psychologist, 30(8), 42-46

Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) (2017)
Journal Article
Frohnwieser, A., Pike, T., Murray, J., & Wilkinson, A. (2017). Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Animal behavior and cognition, 4(3), 340-348. https://doi.org/10.26451/abc.04.03.11.2017

Lateralized eye use is thought to increase brain efficiency, as the two hemispheres process different information perceived by the eyes. It has been observed in a wide variety of vertebrate species and, in general, information about conspecifics appe... Read More about Lateralized Eye Use Towards Video Stimuli in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps).

Signs and symptoms preceding the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: A systematic scoping review of literature from 1937 to 2016 (2017)
Journal Article
Bature, F., Guinn, B. A., Pang, D., & Pappas, Y. (2017). Signs and symptoms preceding the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: A systematic scoping review of literature from 1937 to 2016. BMJ open, 7(8), Article e015746. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015746

OBJECTIVE: Late diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be due to diagnostic uncertainties. We aimed to determine the sequence and timing of the appearance of established early signs and symptoms in people who are subsequently diagnosed with AD.... Read More about Signs and symptoms preceding the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: A systematic scoping review of literature from 1937 to 2016.

Model-connected safety cases (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Retouniotis, A., Papadopoulos, Y., Sorokos, I., Parker, D., Matragkas, N., & Sharvia, S. Model-connected safety cases

© 2017, Springer International Publishing AG. We propose the concept of a model-connected safety case that could simplify certification of complex systems. System design models support the synthesis of both the structure of the safety case and the ev... Read More about Model-connected safety cases.

A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship (2017)
Journal Article
Xuereb, R., Borg Cunen, N., Jomeen, J., Borg Xuereb, R., & Poat, A. (2017). A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship. Women and Birth, 30(4), e141-e151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.11.005

Background Expectant parents develop varying degrees of emotional affiliation with the unborn child. Interventions supporting this relationship may be beneficial given its link to maternal health behaviour during pregnancy, as well as the parental–in... Read More about A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship.

Heart failure - what's new and what's changed? (2017)
Journal Article
Callan, P. D., & Clark, A. L. (2017). Heart failure - what's new and what's changed?. Clinical Medicine, 16(Suppl_6), s37-s42. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.16-6-s37

Physicians responsible for the care of patients with heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction have access to a broad range of evidence-based treatments that prolong life and reduce symptoms. In spite of the significant progress made... Read More about Heart failure - what's new and what's changed?.

Disability-aware adaptive and personalised learning for students with multiple disabilities (2017)
Journal Article
Nganji, J. T., & Brayshaw, M. (2017). Disability-aware adaptive and personalised learning for students with multiple disabilities. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 34(4), 307-321. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-08-2016-0027

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address how virtual learning environments (VLEs) can be designed to include the needs of learners with multiple disabilities. Specifically, it employs AI to show how specific learning materials from a huge repo... Read More about Disability-aware adaptive and personalised learning for students with multiple disabilities.

Seasonality of Holocene hydroclimate in the Eastern Mediterranean reconstructed using the oxygen isotope composition of carbonates and diatoms from Lake Nar, central Turkey (2017)
Journal Article
Dean, J. R., Jones, M. D., Leng, M. J., Sloane, H. J., Eastwood, W. J., Roberts, C. N., Dean, J., Eastwood, W., Jones, M., Leng, M., Metcalfe, S. E., Roberts, N., & Sloane, H. (2018). Seasonality of Holocene hydroclimate in the Eastern Mediterranean reconstructed using the oxygen isotope composition of carbonates and diatoms from Lake Nar, central Turkey. Holocene, 28(2), 267-276. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959683617721326

A positive shift in the oxygen isotope composition (δ¹⁸O) of lake carbonates in the Eastern Mediterranean from the early to late Holocene is usually interpreted as a change to drier (reduced precipitation and evaporation (P/E)) conditions. However, i... Read More about Seasonality of Holocene hydroclimate in the Eastern Mediterranean reconstructed using the oxygen isotope composition of carbonates and diatoms from Lake Nar, central Turkey.