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Cognitive reserve as a moderator of the negative association between mood and cognition: Evidence from a population-representative cohort (2018)
Journal Article
Opdebeeck, C., Matthews, F. E., Wu, Y. T., Woods, R. T., Brayne, C., & Clare, L. (2018). Cognitive reserve as a moderator of the negative association between mood and cognition: Evidence from a population-representative cohort. Psychological Medicine, 48(1), 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003329171700126X

Background Cognitive reserve (CR) has been associated with better cognitive function and lower risk of depression in older people, yet it remains unclear whether CR moderates the association between mood and cognition. This study aimed to investigate... Read More about Cognitive reserve as a moderator of the negative association between mood and cognition: Evidence from a population-representative cohort.

Anticholinergic drugs and risk of dementia: Case-control study (2018)
Journal Article
Richardson, K., Fox, C., Maidment, I., Steel, N., Loke, Y. K., Arthur, A., …Savva, G. M. (2018). Anticholinergic drugs and risk of dementia: Case-control study. BMJ, 361, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k1315

Objectives: To estimate the association between the duration and level of exposure to different classes of anticholinergic drugs and subsequent incident dementia. Design: Case-control study. Setting: General practices in the UK contributing to the Cl... Read More about Anticholinergic drugs and risk of dementia: Case-control study.

Evolution of dementia diagnosis over time (1988–2013): Evidence from French and English cohorts. Implication for secular trends analyses (2018)
Journal Article
Grasset, L., Matthews, F. E., Pérès, K., Foubert-Samier, A., Helmer, C., Dartigues, J. F., & Brayne, C. (2018). Evolution of dementia diagnosis over time (1988–2013): Evidence from French and English cohorts. Implication for secular trends analyses. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, 10, 490-497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dadm.2018.07.005

Introduction: The aims of this study are to examine the evolution of clinical dementia diagnosis over 3 decades and to investigate secular trends of dementia. Methods: Four cohorts covering a period from 1988 to 2013 were used: the Personnes Agées Qu... Read More about Evolution of dementia diagnosis over time (1988–2013): Evidence from French and English cohorts. Implication for secular trends analyses.

'Phoenix polymers': Fire induced nanohardness in fibril-forming aromatic cyanate esters (2018)
Journal Article
Mooring, L., Thompson, S., Hall, S. A., Pani, S., Zioupos, P., Swan, M., …Hamerton, I. (2018). 'Phoenix polymers': Fire induced nanohardness in fibril-forming aromatic cyanate esters. RSC advances, 8(63), 36264-36271. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8ra07449f

For the first time we present nanoindentation analysis of charred, cured aromatic cyanate esters, which exhibit outstanding mechanical properties when analysed under applied loads of 0.1-300 mN. Following charring (900 °C for 10 minutes to achieve gr... Read More about 'Phoenix polymers': Fire induced nanohardness in fibril-forming aromatic cyanate esters.

Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK (2018)
Thesis
Ramsden, S. (2018). Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4354073

Sustainable place-making is a concept combining ‘place-making’ and ‘sustainable development’ to describe community-focused activities working towards environmental, social and economic aims (Franklin and Marsden 2015). This research critically analys... Read More about Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK.

Applying Salutogenesis to the Experiences of Students with Disabilities in the Netherlands (2018)
Journal Article
Dell'Olio, M., Vaandrager, L., & Koelen, M. (2018). Applying Salutogenesis to the Experiences of Students with Disabilities in the Netherlands. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED), 31(1), 75-89

Students with disabilities face several barriers during their academic lives. However, as many of them manage to access a variety of resources, their experiences can be examined through the lens of salutogenesis, which is employed to analyze the mech... Read More about Applying Salutogenesis to the Experiences of Students with Disabilities in the Netherlands.

A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent (2018)
Thesis
Korosec, M. D. (2018). A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4255572

Research into implementing change related to technology-enhanced learning in higher education includes researching the contributions and strategic action of individuals within an institution. Institutions may produce a structured strategic plan or a... Read More about A case study of change facilitators for technology-enhanced learning in relation to one university’s strategic intent.

Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK (2018)
Thesis
Ramsden, S. W. (2018). Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222125

Sustainable place-making is a concept combining ‘place-making’ and ‘sustainable development’ to describe community-focused activities working towards environmental, social and economic aims (Franklin and Marsden 2015). This research critically analys... Read More about Shoots and leaves : exploring the impacts of civil society sustainable place-making projects working in deprived urban areas in the UK.

The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems (2018)
Thesis
Fanan, A. M. A. (2018). The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221053

As radios in future wireless systems become more flexible and reconfigurable whilst available radio spectrum becomes scarce, the possibility of using TV White Space devices (WSD) as secondary users in the TV Broadcast Bands (without causing harmful i... Read More about The relationship between choice of spectrum sensing device and secondary-user intrusion in database-driven cognitive radio systems.

Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers (2018)
Thesis
Al-Shemary, R. S. (2018). Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220996

The continuous measurement of biomarkers such as proteins and hormones in blood and serum are the cornerstone of healthcare monitoring and optimising treatment plans. Often such biomarkers are present in minute concentrations. Conventional analysis m... Read More about Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers.

Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system (2018)
Thesis
Wang, Z. (2018). Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220950

Research into fault tolerant control (FTC, a set of techniques that are developed to increase plant availability and reduce the risk of safety hazards) for induction motors is motivated by practical concerns including the need for enhanced reliabilit... Read More about Robust fault tolerant control of induction motor system.

The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria (2018)
Thesis
Edu, F. A. (2018). The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220937

This study examines the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of oil companies in developing countries, focusing on the conflict surrounding Shell Oil Company in the Niger Delta. Western literature presents CSR as a philanthropic or moral but largely... Read More about The impact of CSR on the stakeholders of oil miltinational corporation in Niger Delta, Nigeria.

The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (2018)
Thesis
Roberts, E. R. (2018). The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220880

Tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in head neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are enriched in Treg, a finding confirmed in the current study, which is thought to be a contributing factor to immunosuppression and tumour evasion. Soluble factors r... Read More about The generation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment by soluble factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK (2018)
Thesis
Lonsdale, J.-A. (2018). Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220846

Estuaries are often challenging to manage, as management must strike a balance between the needs of the users and the ecological and economic values within the context of multiple legislative drivers. To help facilitate integrated management, a novel... Read More about Developing an estuarine planning support system : a case study for the Humber Estuary, UK.

An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge (2018)
Thesis
Fowles, H. E. (2018). An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220805

Chronic cough is a common problem. Historically treatments have focussed on treating underlying physiological causes. More recently an overarching theory of cough hypersensitivity syndrome has developed. In-vitro models of cough have not successfully... Read More about An investigation into the mechanism of inhalational cough challenge.

Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection (2018)
Thesis
Namhil, Z. G. (2018). Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220514

Recent advances in nanotechnology offer a new platform for the label free detection of biomolecules at ultra-low concentrations. Nano biosensors are emerging as a powerful method of improving device performance whilst minimizing device size, cost and... Read More about Nanogap capacitive biosensor for label-free aptamer-based protein detection.

Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size (2018)
Thesis
Szostak, N. M. (2018). Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220455

This thesis explored the relationship between cognitive biases to body size and one’s developed levels of body image concerns and weight status. Women with higher body image concerns were hypothesised to process body-related information in a biased f... Read More about Negative body image and cognitive biases to body size.