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The effects of acute exercise and nutritional interventions on postprandial lipid metabolism (2017)
Thesis
O'Doherty, A. F. (2017). The effects of acute exercise and nutritional interventions on postprandial lipid metabolism. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221286

Raised postprandial triglycerides (TG) is an independent risk factor for cardio-metabolic disorders. This is due, in part, to the increases in circulating remnant lipoproteins after TG have been transported for storage or hydrolysis. Raised TG, are a... Read More about The effects of acute exercise and nutritional interventions on postprandial lipid metabolism.

Novel copper coordination compounds of amino acids and pyridines : synthesis, characterisation, physical properties, and future prospects for gas adsorption (2017)
Thesis
Fellows, S. M. (2017). Novel copper coordination compounds of amino acids and pyridines : synthesis, characterisation, physical properties, and future prospects for gas adsorption. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221246

The primary goal of the work discussed in this thesis was to assess the capability of cheap, readily available ligands, e.g. pyridines and amines, to produce new coordination compounds, primarily with copper, that could lead to the development of nov... Read More about Novel copper coordination compounds of amino acids and pyridines : synthesis, characterisation, physical properties, and future prospects for gas adsorption.

Regulation of hypoxia responsive gene expression by specificity protein family transcription factors in breast cancer (2017)
Thesis
Wijesinghe, N. P. (2017). Regulation of hypoxia responsive gene expression by specificity protein family transcription factors in breast cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221147

Cancer accounts for the highest amounts of disease related premature deaths worldwide with 8.1 million of deaths being associated with malignancy. In the cancer microenvironment, particularly in solid tumours, hypoxia plays a significant role in prog... Read More about Regulation of hypoxia responsive gene expression by specificity protein family transcription factors in breast cancer.

Surgical site infection following major lower limb amputation : analysing the clinical effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis duration and skin preparation (2017)
Thesis
Souroullas, P. (2017). Surgical site infection following major lower limb amputation : analysing the clinical effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis duration and skin preparation. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221143

Background: Major LLA remains a common operation in the United Kingdom with ⁓5000 procedures performed yearly. Amputations are described as ‘clean surgery’ and SSIs in this patient cohort have been previously under-reported. The true incidence lies b... Read More about Surgical site infection following major lower limb amputation : analysing the clinical effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis duration and skin preparation.

Empirical modelling of turbulence and wave-current interaction in tidal streams (2017)
Thesis
Jennings, R. (2017). Empirical modelling of turbulence and wave-current interaction in tidal streams. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221064

The successful development of the tidal stream power industry fundamentally relies on a thorough, quantitative understanding of the available resource. Numerical simulations and laboratory flume experiments have demonstrated that increased turbulence... Read More about Empirical modelling of turbulence and wave-current interaction in tidal streams.

A rhizomatic edge-ucation : 'searching for the ideal school' through school tourism and performative autoethnographic-we (2017)
Thesis
Mendus, A. R. B. (2017). A rhizomatic edge-ucation : 'searching for the ideal school' through school tourism and performative autoethnographic-we. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221039

Alys-we searched for that oxymoron of the ‘Ideal School’. Performing School Tourism In over 180 schools in 21 countries, Unpicking the binary in education away from alternative or mainstream, Embodying places that are ‘educating differently’ Towar... Read More about A rhizomatic edge-ucation : 'searching for the ideal school' through school tourism and performative autoethnographic-we.

Hierarchically structured composites and porous materials (2017)
Thesis
Thompson, B. R. (2017). Hierarchically structured composites and porous materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220920

This thesis develops a hydrogel bead templating technique for the preparation of hierarchically structured composites and porous materials. This method involves using slurries of hydrogel beads with different size distributions as templates. Mixing h... Read More about Hierarchically structured composites and porous materials.

Beliefs and behaviours for preventing occupational health problems among the second-hand clothing sellers in southern Thailand (2017)
Thesis
Uraiwan Sirithammaphan. (2017). Beliefs and behaviours for preventing occupational health problems among the second-hand clothing sellers in southern Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220897

Aim The overarching aims of this study were to explore what second hand clothing sellers understand about their occupational health risks and how they might minimise and prevent these risks and secondly to explore if this understanding influences to... Read More about Beliefs and behaviours for preventing occupational health problems among the second-hand clothing sellers in southern Thailand.

The implications of climate change upon the concept of force majeure and its use in marine environmental policies (2017)
Thesis
Saul, R. (2017). The implications of climate change upon the concept of force majeure and its use in marine environmental policies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220893

Seventeen environmental laws include provisions on force majeure or natural causes, the clause acts to except States from their commitments if failure to meet the commitment is due to factors outside their control and adequate proof can be provided.... Read More about The implications of climate change upon the concept of force majeure and its use in marine environmental policies.

Exploring the piano accompanist in western duo music ensembles : towards a conceptual framework of professional piano accompaniment practice (2017)
Thesis
Roussou, E. N. (2017). Exploring the piano accompanist in western duo music ensembles : towards a conceptual framework of professional piano accompaniment practice. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220889

This thesis explores the phenomenon of the piano accompanist in Western art duo chamber ensembles, specifically the solo–accompaniment medium. Following a critical examination of relevant literature by practitioners and researchers where changing soc... Read More about Exploring the piano accompanist in western duo music ensembles : towards a conceptual framework of professional piano accompaniment practice.

The neural correlates of categorizing rotated objects (2017)
Thesis
Miles, K. (2017). The neural correlates of categorizing rotated objects. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220872

The effects of categorizing rotated objects on the neural correlates of the N400 was investigated using a word-picture match task. The level of categorization was manipulated by presenting a basic or subordinate word prior to an image displayed at on... Read More about The neural correlates of categorizing rotated objects.

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy for single molecule detection and biosensing (2017)
Thesis
Marshall, A. R. L. (2017). Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy for single molecule detection and biosensing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220864

The aim of this thesis is to design plasmonic nano-gaps capable of detecting materials down to sufficiently low concentrations such that single molecule characteristics are observed. We begin first, by discussing the theory of plasmonics. Then, we as... Read More about Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy for single molecule detection and biosensing.

Functions of genre in metal and hardcore music (2017)
Thesis
Kennedy, L. F. (2017). Functions of genre in metal and hardcore music. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220820

This thesis addresses various functions of genre in metal/hardcore music as a lens through which to study popular music in the twenty-first century. The thesis proposes that issues of genre are fundamental to understandings of popular music for all p... Read More about Functions of genre in metal and hardcore music.

Genomic architecture of Triops cancriformis sex chromosomes in response to sexual system transition (2017)
Thesis
Orr, D. T. (2017). Genomic architecture of Triops cancriformis sex chromosomes in response to sexual system transition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220603

Sexually antagonistic selection has been suggested to be a leading factor in the reduction of intralocus sexual conflict and driver of sex chromosome evolution. Although the scarcity of empirical data makes it difficult to quantify the impact sexuall... Read More about Genomic architecture of Triops cancriformis sex chromosomes in response to sexual system transition.

Constructions of masculinity and men's experiences of barriers to help-seeking from mental health services (2017)
Thesis
Claridge, D. (2017). Constructions of masculinity and men's experiences of barriers to help-seeking from mental health services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220589

This portfolio thesis is divided into three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, exploring the existing literature relating to the barriers men report when a... Read More about Constructions of masculinity and men's experiences of barriers to help-seeking from mental health services.

Personal experiences of living with an intellectual disability (2017)
Thesis
Whitney, G. (2017). Personal experiences of living with an intellectual disability. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220586

This portfolio thesis contains three separate parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study and corresponding appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relatin... Read More about Personal experiences of living with an intellectual disability.

An exploration of the integration of speech with co-speech gesture with non-invasive brain stimulation (2017)
Thesis
Zhao, W. (2017). An exploration of the integration of speech with co-speech gesture with non-invasive brain stimulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220574

The current PhD project focuses on the integration of gesture with their co-occurring speech with the use of non-invasive brain stimulation. The project investigated ‘where’ and ‘when’ gesture-speech integration takes place. Building on the paradigm... Read More about An exploration of the integration of speech with co-speech gesture with non-invasive brain stimulation.

Development and validation of a psychological screening tool to assess pre-enlistment psychological factors likely to impact on military well-being and performance in the context of the Sri Lankan military (2017)
Thesis
Kanthilatha, H. G. (2017). Development and validation of a psychological screening tool to assess pre-enlistment psychological factors likely to impact on military well-being and performance in the context of the Sri Lankan military. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220564

Military personnel who are directly involved in war face its most harmful consequences. However, research suggests that personality differences and characteristics might mitigate or exacerbate the impact on individual responses to war-related experie... Read More about Development and validation of a psychological screening tool to assess pre-enlistment psychological factors likely to impact on military well-being and performance in the context of the Sri Lankan military.

Online customer experience in an emerging e-retail market (2017)
Thesis
Izogo, E. E. (2017). Online customer experience in an emerging e-retail market. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220559

Although customer experience has attracted significant attention in marketing theorizing for over three decades, research has barely progressed beyond the traditional conceptualizations of the concept. Specifically, research on multichannel retailing... Read More about Online customer experience in an emerging e-retail market.