All Outputs (190)

Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective (2019)
Thesis
Khushhal, A. Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222067

The Apple watch was a new technology first introduced in 2015. At that time, its validity and reliability for measuring stepping frequency and heart rate monitoring during exercise was unknown. Current evidence indicates that the effectiveness of car... Read More about Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective.

Guidelines for the emergency department management of traumatic brain injury : an impact assessment and development of a prognostic model to inform hospital admission decisions (2019)
Thesis
Marincowitz, C. Guidelines for the emergency department management of traumatic brain injury : an impact assessment and development of a prognostic model to inform hospital admission decisions. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222054

Background
1.4 million patients attend English and Welsh Emergency Departments (ED) annually following head injury. 95% attend with a high level of consciousness, of whom 1% have life-threatening traumatic brain injuries (TBI), whilst 7% have TBI on... Read More about Guidelines for the emergency department management of traumatic brain injury : an impact assessment and development of a prognostic model to inform hospital admission decisions.

Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population (2019)
Thesis
Simpson, N. L. Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222048

The aged population is growing globally which has led to an increase in research on healthy ageing. Skeletal muscle health and function is a key component of maintaining overall health and independence as we age. It is thought that a deterioration in... Read More about Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population.

Molecular monitoring and conservation genomics of the tadpole shrimp, Triops cancriformis (2019)
Thesis
Sellers, G. S. Molecular monitoring and conservation genomics of the tadpole shrimp, Triops cancriformis. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221988

The tadpole shrimp, Triops cancriformis (Bosc, 1801) (Branchiopoda; Notostraca), is a temporary pool specialist invertebrate native to Europe classified as endangered across its distribution. Populations are threatened by habitat destruction through... Read More about Molecular monitoring and conservation genomics of the tadpole shrimp, Triops cancriformis.

Macroeconomic impacts of exchange rate misalignments in Libya (2019)
Thesis
Ben-Naser, A. Macroeconomic impacts of exchange rate misalignments in Libya. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221981

This study attempted to shed light on misalignments of real exchange rate in the Libyan economy. This is the first study that focuses on estimating the real exchange rate misalignments for the Libyan currency in my knowledge. The study took into acco... Read More about Macroeconomic impacts of exchange rate misalignments in Libya.

Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City (2019)
Thesis
Gallais, C. Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221975

This thesis is about primary caregiving fathers in New York City. It aims to explore the changing nature of masculinities in relation to fatherhood. Starting with the premise that not all masculinities are equal, it asks whether, and if yes, how, dif... Read More about Fathering in the city : diverse masculinities and care giving practices in New York City.

Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives (2019)
Thesis
Kowalski Bellamy, A. Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221961

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:
Part one- Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review integrates the findings of future health care professionals’ attitudes towards terminations. A systematic search of the literatur... Read More about Ending a pregnancy : young women's stories and future health care professionals' perspectives.

The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India (2019)
Thesis
Alharthi, L. S. A. (2019). The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4912925

This thesis addresses neo-historical novels dealing with the legacy of the British Empire and its enduring impact on family. It focuses on the colonial experience in three countries colonized by Britain: Egypt, Ireland and India. It examines fives ne... Read More about The Legacy of Empire and the Politics of the Family in the Neo-Historical Fictions of Egypt, Ireland and India.

An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection (2019)
Thesis
Alamrani, N. A. An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4749483

Due to the rapid increase in routine measurement of biomarkers, such as a protein, in blood samples for healthcare monitoring, different techniques have been developed to facilitate this measurement in terms of cost-effective and fast measurement. La... Read More about An optical label-free aptasensor based on dye doped leaky waveguide (DDLW) for biomarker detection.

Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging (2019)
Thesis
Price, T. Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4743579

Background:
The use of gallium-68 (68Ga) in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is currently of great interest. This radionuclide can be produced from a small generator allowing easy access to this imaging tool. Recently, [68Ga][Ga(DOTATATE)]... Read More about Synthesis and Validation of Novel Chelates for Gallium-68 PET Imaging.

Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment (2019)
Thesis
Chin, P. Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4287743

Peer learning and peer assessment are well established pedagogies which can support learning and provide a range of benefits, such as improved self-reflection, team working, and communication skills. In recent decades the embedding of peer learning a... Read More about Student experiences of online group work and peer assessment.

Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (2019)
Thesis
Fada, R. Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223885

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and a corresponding set of appendices.
Part one: Systematic Literature Review
This systematic review aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators for... Read More about Relationships between mental health staff and those who have a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.

Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training (2019)
Thesis
Enderstein, A.-M. Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222940

The last six decades have seen measurable progress in equality policies and projects in Europe, but as existing research demonstrates, this work is characterised by paradoxes and faces significant opposition in the current sociopolitical environment.... Read More about Equality building in Europe: praxis, paradoxes, and the transformative potential of gender+ training.

A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE (2019)
Thesis
Benelhaj, N. E. A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222310

Background: The clinical course of incidental pulmonary embolism in cancer population represents an area of controversy. It presents a growing challenge for clinicians because of a lack of prospective data.

Aim: This research aims to investigate t... Read More about A study of clinicopathological characteristics, symptoms and patients experiences related to outcomes in people with cancer and I-PE.

Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects (2019)
Thesis
Al-Karadi, M. S. Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222173

Major cardiac organisations recommended U wave abnormalities should be reported during ECG interpretation. However, U waves cannot be measured in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) due to the obscuring fibrillatory wave.

The first aim of the r... Read More about Detection and measurement and of repolarisation features in atrial fibrillation and healthy subjects.

Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity (2019)
Thesis
Jones, C. Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222157

Abstract
Introduction and background

There is an expectation that everyone feels sexual attraction and sexual desire and that these feelings begin in adolescence. This is called the sexual assumption (Carrigan, 2011). Sexual attraction and desire... Read More about Transcending sexualisation : a constructivist grounded theory study of asexual self-identity.

Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty (2019)
Thesis
Cleasby, J. Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222109

This portfolio thesis includes three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical study and supporting appendices.

Part one, the systematic literature review, looked at the effectiveness of mental health campaigns at engaging men and analys... Read More about Understanding young men's experiences of seeking help for a mental health difficulty.

Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation (2019)
Thesis
Rimven, G. R. Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222073

Signal attenuation due to rain scatter is the dominant fade mechanism on the majority of high-capacity microwave telecommunications links, both terrestrial and Earth-space. These links carry a large proportion of the information that underpins the wa... Read More about Development of a new global rain model for radio regulation.

Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set (2019)
Thesis
Ingoe, H. M. A. Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222060

Aim
To synthesise contemporary evidence for rib fracture fixation, and thereby to fill the gaps in the knowledge required to inform a trial and provide recommendations for future study.

Method
A systematic review of systematic reviews and a meta... Read More about Surgical rib fracture fixation : systematic review of effectiveness, assessment of current UK practice, and development of a core outcome set.

Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities (2019)
Thesis
Hinsby, C. Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221840

Background: Research exploring self-identity has focused on the meaning of having an intellectual disability with the risk of overshadowing other aspects that affect how people view themselves.

Method: This systematic literature review explores th... Read More about Constructions of self-identity and experience of diagnosis in adults with intellectual disabilities.