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An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models (2019)
Thesis
Odiam, L. R. F. An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221634

Complex systems are a rapidly increasing area of research covering numerous disciplines including economics and even cancer research, as such the optimisation of the simulations of these systems is important. This thesis will look specifically at two... Read More about An investigation into alternative methods for the simulation and analysis of growth models.

An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases (2019)
Thesis
Balaghan, P. An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221602

With data becoming larger in quantity, the need for complex, efficient algorithms to solve computationally complex problems has become greater. In this thesis we evaluate a selection of graph algorithms; we provide a novel algorithm for solving and a... Read More about An exploration of graph algorithms and graph databases.

Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding (2019)
Thesis
Li, J. Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221572

Monitoring current global biodiversity decline is essential to maintain ecosystem functioning, especially freshwater ecosystems. However, the conventional physical, acoustic and visual-based methods for monitoring biodiversity have some limitations s... Read More about Development of an environmental DNA method for monitoring freshwater fish communities using metabarcoding.

Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines (2019)
Thesis
Liu, Y. Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270015

Offshore wind turbines suffer from asymmetrical loading (blades, tower etc.), leading to enhanced structural fatigue. As well as asymmetrical loading different types of faults (pitch system faults etc.) can occur simultaneously, causing degradation o... Read More about Fault-tolerant load reduction control for large offshore wind turbines.

Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football (2019)
Thesis
Hall, J. J. Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222349

Purpose and aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the alignment between individual coaching ideologies, and the coaching ideology espoused by the professional academy for which the coaches worked.

Methods: Sixteen male professional youth... Read More about Investigating the alignment between individual ideologies and academy coaching ideologies in professional youth football.

Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models (2019)
Thesis
Camp, S. T. Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222135

During hominin evolution the size of postcanine dentition has varied. While many researchers have tried to make predictions as to the functional significance of these changes, the effect of tooth size on food breakdown has not been quantified.

Thi... Read More about Functional implications of size reduction in molar dentition during human evolution : using 3D printed models.

Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present (2019)
Thesis
Borrinaga, G. E. R. Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222102

The study sheds light on local responses to 2013’s Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, then the strongest storm to make landfall, by examining the local history and culture of the people of Samar and Leyte, Philippines, the area worst affected by the storm... Read More about Solidarity and crisis-derived identities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines, 1565 to present.

A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing (2019)
Thesis
Hakami, A. Q. A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222064

Proficiency in English language skills is very important for university students to be able to learn and succeed in academic studies. Writing skills are one of the most difficult in learning the English language. It is a difficult skill for native sp... Read More about A mixed methods study of issues encountered by Saudi EFL students in English academic writing.

Marine environmental risk assessment and management : putting into practice an ecosystem-based management approach (2019)
Thesis
Cormier, R. Marine environmental risk assessment and management : putting into practice an ecosystem-based management approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221966

In addition to the complexities of marine ecosystems and the current state thereof, marine management is even more complex given the range of activities and legislation to manage them. Marine planning processes are considered as the means for an inte... Read More about Marine environmental risk assessment and management : putting into practice an ecosystem-based management approach.

Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer (2019)
Thesis
Yap, S. Y.-Y. Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221753

The development of theranostic agents capable of the combined treatment of diagnosis of disease has seen a growing interest within the research community. The combination of diagnostic and treatment modality onto a single construct will allow the car... Read More about Theranostic porphyrin conjugates for the combined treatment and diagnosis of cancer.

The concept and practice of leadership in social work (2019)
Thesis
Cullen, A. F. The concept and practice of leadership in social work. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221566

The starting point for this research was a series of calls for leadership ‘at all levels’, addressed to the social work profession due to evidence of poor performance, low morale and high attrition. The aim of the research was to find out whether the... Read More about The concept and practice of leadership in social work.

Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection (2019)
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Maddra, C. A. Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221550

Domain-Specific Aspect Languages (DSALs) are a valuable tool for separating cross-cutting concerns, particularly within fields with endemic cross-cutting practices. Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) runtime inspection, which cuts across the core concern of... Read More about Middle-out domain-specific aspect languages and their application in agent-based modelling runtime inspection.

The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis (2019)
Thesis
Dunhill, A. The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221545

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty addressing the human rights of children. The Convention can be seen as the language of the human rights of children. Children are becoming more engaged and participat... Read More about The language of the human rights of children : a critical discourse analysis.

Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy (2019)
Thesis
Olubajo, F. O. Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221522

The genetic and molecular variations that exist within Glioblastoma (GBM) tumours determine treatment responses. One way to improve patient outcomes is to optimise treatment(s) pre-clinically by studying each tumour on an individual basis.

Present... Read More about Applications of microfluidics system for evaluating the biology of glioblastoma tissue and testing response to chemotherapy.

The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes (2019)
Thesis
Embarak, A. H. K. The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4739162

While theory and research on leaders and leadership proliferate, understanding the behavioural and attitudinal variations of leaders and their subordinates remains one of the challenging issues for the study of leadership effectiveness. Part of this... Read More about The bilateral effects of leaders and followers on the leadership processes and outcomes.

Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector (2019)
Thesis
Al-Hadhrami, M. M. S. Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224140

The study explored volunteerism in the context of the public sector in Oman where it took the Library for Community Initiative (L4CI) as a primary case unit of study. This study employs single case study strategies that facilitate the exploration of... Read More about Understanding the trajectory of employee volunteerism : an exploratory case study in the Omani public sector.

Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate (2019)
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Morris, C. S. Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222460

Coasts are vulnerable to changing environmental conditions and are likely to be affected by predicted sea level rise and wave climate variations over the next century. Predicting the likely response of coastal systems to these changes, including alte... Read More about Modelling the morphodynamics of sandy coastal systems under a changing climate.

Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children (2019)
Thesis
Cessford, R. M. Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222397

Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases still in existence today and is currently the leading cause of death by infectious disease. The understanding of tuberculosis in past populations is, however, limited by the uncertainty with which it can be... Read More about Tuberculosis in black and white : using pre-antibiotic casefiles and radiographs to explore tuberculosis in children.

Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium (2019)
Thesis
Rossington, J. A. Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222365

ABSTRACT
Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are medical emergencies. Platelet and endothelial function are fundamental to the pathophysiology; and implicated in secondary conditions such as no reflow (NR). Guidelines support the administrati... Read More about Acute coronary syndromes, platelets and the endothelium.