All Outputs (20519)

Development of analytical workflows for measurement of metal pollution in freshwater with citizen scientists (2023)
Thesis
Sari, M. (2023). Development of analytical workflows for measurement of metal pollution in freshwater with citizen scientists. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4459145

The emergence of heavy metals, such as nickel (Ni2+) and zinc (Zn2+), as freshwater contaminant poses an environmental and public health risk. However, the current monitoring process lacks robustness and the spatiotemporal range, impeded by relativel... Read More about Development of analytical workflows for measurement of metal pollution in freshwater with citizen scientists.

An investigation into Teachers’ Cognition: Saudi English teachers’ Instructional Practices in the use of Code Switching. (2023)
Thesis
Abdulhafiz, S. S. A. (2023). An investigation into Teachers’ Cognition: Saudi English teachers’ Instructional Practices in the use of Code Switching. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4448571

Research on teacher cognition and language instruction has recently attracted attention among researchers in the field of language teaching. Educational research has also revealed that the study of teacher cognition about all aspects of their work ca... Read More about An investigation into Teachers’ Cognition: Saudi English teachers’ Instructional Practices in the use of Code Switching..

Lost in Translation? Exploring the journey from press releases to news articles during volcanic crises, and its impact on perceptions (2023)
Thesis
Jones, E. M. (2023). Lost in Translation? Exploring the journey from press releases to news articles during volcanic crises, and its impact on perceptions. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4448192

The world in which we communicate has changed rapidly in recent years; information from official bodies can be posted, shared, translated, re-interpreted and disseminated rapidly via online news outlets and social media. The increased use of the inte... Read More about Lost in Translation? Exploring the journey from press releases to news articles during volcanic crises, and its impact on perceptions.

Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri (2023)
Journal Article
Want, A., Goubard, A., Jonveaux, S., Leaver, D., & Bell, M. C. (2023). Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11(11), Article 2168. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112168

Marine habitats are being targeted for the extraction of offshore renewable energy (ORE) as part of the drive to decarbonise electricity generation. Unmanaged biofouling impacts ORE devices and infrastructure by elevating drag forces, increasing weig... Read More about Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle Chirona hameri.

Partnerships: its importance in the development of Iraq (2023)
Thesis
Al-Jabori, M. A. (2023). Partnerships: its importance in the development of Iraq. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4443557

This doctoral thesis comprehensively examines the multifaceted challenges faced by Iraq in its ongoing post-war reconstruction and development phase after the US invasion in 2003. A significant impediment to progress lies in the pervasive lack of rob... Read More about Partnerships: its importance in the development of Iraq.

The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758) (2023)
Journal Article
Hänfling, B., Nunn, A. D., Moccetti, P., & Darwin Tree of Life Consortium. (2023). The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758). Wellcome Open Research, 8, Article 518. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.20293.1

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Barbatula barbatula (the stone loach; Chordata; Actinopteri; Cypriniformes; Nemacheilidae). The genome sequence is 617.6 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 25 chromosomal... Read More about The genome sequence of the stone loach, Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus, 1758).

Dipole-dipole correlations in the nematic phases of symmetric cyanobiphenyl dimers and their binary mixtures with 5CB (2023)
Journal Article
Zavvou, E. E., Ramou, E., Ahmed, Z., Welch, C., Mehl, G. H., Vanakaras, A. G., & Karahaliou, P. K. (2023). Dipole-dipole correlations in the nematic phases of symmetric cyanobiphenyl dimers and their binary mixtures with 5CB. Soft matter, 19(47), 9224-9238. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3sm01017a

We report on the temperature dependence of birefringence and of the static dielectric permittivity tensor in a series of binary mixtures between the symmetric, bent-shaped, 1′′,9′′-bis(4-cyanobiphenyl-4′-yl)nonane (CB9CB) dimer and the monomeric nema... Read More about Dipole-dipole correlations in the nematic phases of symmetric cyanobiphenyl dimers and their binary mixtures with 5CB.

The Harm in Hate Speech and in Holocaust Denial (2023)
Book Chapter
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2023). The Harm in Hate Speech and in Holocaust Denial. In J. Steel, & J. Petley (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Freedom of Expression and Censorship (195-207). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429262067

This chapter begins by providing a general contextualisation of hate speech and the controversies around it. It then asks two questions: is Holocaust denial a form of hate speech? If the answer is positive, should Holocaust denial be banned? Section... Read More about The Harm in Hate Speech and in Holocaust Denial.

A literature review of fault diagnosis based on ensemble learning (2023)
Journal Article
Mian, Z., Deng, X., Dong, X., Tian, Y., Cao, T., Chen, K., & Jaber, T. A. (2024). A literature review of fault diagnosis based on ensemble learning. Engineering applications of artificial intelligence, 127, Article 107357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2023.107357

The accuracy of fault diagnosis is an important indicator to ensure the reliability of key equipment systems. Ensemble learning integrates different weak learning methods to obtain stronger learning and has achieved remarkable results in the field of... Read More about A literature review of fault diagnosis based on ensemble learning.

How can NHS trusts in England optimise strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of hospital doctors? The Care Under Pressure 3 (CUP3) realist evaluation study protocol (2023)
Journal Article
Bramwell, C., Carrieri, D., Melvin, A., Pearson, A., Scott, J., Hancock, J., …Mattick, K. (2023). How can NHS trusts in England optimise strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of hospital doctors? The Care Under Pressure 3 (CUP3) realist evaluation study protocol. BMJ open, 13(11), Article e073615. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073615

INTRODUCTION: The growing incidence of mental ill health in doctors was a major issue in the UK and internationally, even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has significant and far-reaching implications, including poor quality or inconsistent patient... Read More about How can NHS trusts in England optimise strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of hospital doctors? The Care Under Pressure 3 (CUP3) realist evaluation study protocol.

Impact of Surface Ligand on the Biocompatibility of InP/ZnS Quantum Dots with Platelets (2023)
Journal Article
Gil, H. M., Booth, Z., Price, T. W., Lee, J., Naylor‐Adamson, L., Avery, M., …Stasiuk, G. J. (in press). Impact of Surface Ligand on the Biocompatibility of InP/ZnS Quantum Dots with Platelets. Small, Article 2304881. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202304881

InP/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) have received a large focus in recent years as a safer alternative to heavy metal-based QDs. Given their intrinsic fluorescent imaging capabilities, these QDs can be potentially relevant for in vivo platelet imaging. The In... Read More about Impact of Surface Ligand on the Biocompatibility of InP/ZnS Quantum Dots with Platelets.

Euler-Euler LES of bubble column bubbly flows by considering sub-grid scale turbulent dispersion effect on modulating bubble transport (2023)
Journal Article
Long, S., Yang, X., Yang, J., Li, B., Shi, W., & Sommerfeld, M. (2023). Euler-Euler LES of bubble column bubbly flows by considering sub-grid scale turbulent dispersion effect on modulating bubble transport. Chemical Engineering Journal, 477, Article 147239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147239

It has now been recognised and generally accepted that turbulent dispersion may be modelled using the time average of the fluctuating part of the interphase momentum, employing the drag the Favre averaged drag model for turbulent dispersion in Euleri... Read More about Euler-Euler LES of bubble column bubbly flows by considering sub-grid scale turbulent dispersion effect on modulating bubble transport.

Phenotyping patients with ischaemic heart disease at risk of developing heart failure: an analysis of the HOMAGE trial (2023)
Journal Article
Santos-Ferreira, D., Diaz, S. O., Ferreira, J. P., Girerd, N., Pellicori, P., Mariottoni, B., …Zannad, F. (2024). Phenotyping patients with ischaemic heart disease at risk of developing heart failure: an analysis of the HOMAGE trial. ESC Heart Failure, 11(1), 209-218. https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14465

Aims: We aim to characterize the clinical and proteomic profiles of patients at risk of developing heart failure (HF), with and without coronary artery disease (CAD) or prior myocardial infarction (MI). Methods and results: HOMAGE evaluated the effec... Read More about Phenotyping patients with ischaemic heart disease at risk of developing heart failure: an analysis of the HOMAGE trial.

Targeting TP53 disruption in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Current strategies and future directions (2023)
Journal Article
Molica, S., Tam, C., Allsup, D., & Polliack, A. (in press). Targeting TP53 disruption in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Current strategies and future directions. Hematological Oncology, https://doi.org/10.1002/hon.3238

In the modern era of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) targeted therapy, the loss of p53 function due to genetic abnormalities remains a significant challenge. This is because even targeted agents, which are currently the mainstay of treatment for C... Read More about Targeting TP53 disruption in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Current strategies and future directions.

'Not quickly cleansed' Bids for Freedom by Former Slaves in Mombasa and the Coastal Strip of Kenya (2023)
Thesis
Farah, F. (2023). 'Not quickly cleansed' Bids for Freedom by Former Slaves in Mombasa and the Coastal Strip of Kenya. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4571172

My research deals with slavery and its legacies in Mombasa, Kenya. The ethnic tensions that exist today in Mombasa have their roots in two historical legacies, slavery and colonialism. Seeds of inequalities planted during those two periods still dict... Read More about 'Not quickly cleansed' Bids for Freedom by Former Slaves in Mombasa and the Coastal Strip of Kenya.

The physiological and behavioural responses of the shore crab Carcinus meanas (L) to near-future levels of ocean acidification. (2023)
Thesis
Monaghan, A. (2023). The physiological and behavioural responses of the shore crab Carcinus meanas (L) to near-future levels of ocean acidification. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4564060

Ocean acidification as a result of increased anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide is a widely documented threat to marine life as a whole. According to current predictions, ocean pH is set to continue its hereto unprecedented level of decrease throughout the... Read More about The physiological and behavioural responses of the shore crab Carcinus meanas (L) to near-future levels of ocean acidification..

The liver-derived exosomes stimulate insulin gene expression in pancreatic beta cells under condition of insulin resistance (2023)
Journal Article
Mahmoudi-Aznaveh, A., Tavoosidana, G., Najmabadi, H., Azizi, Z., & Ardestani, A. (2023). The liver-derived exosomes stimulate insulin gene expression in pancreatic beta cells under condition of insulin resistance. Frontiers in endocrinology, 14, Article 1303930. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1303930

Introduction: An insufficient functional beta cell mass is a core pathological hallmark of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite the availability of several effective pharmaceuticals for diabetes management, there is an urgent need for novel medications to... Read More about The liver-derived exosomes stimulate insulin gene expression in pancreatic beta cells under condition of insulin resistance.

From textile waste to carbon nanomaterials for offshore wind turbine blades (2023)
Thesis
Marsden, H. (2023). From textile waste to carbon nanomaterials for offshore wind turbine blades. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4459343

The aim of this research was to determine the feasibility of carbon production from the pyrolysis of textile waste, seeking a way of increasing the sustainability of “fast fashion” and recycling the 92 million tonnes of textile waste entering landfil... Read More about From textile waste to carbon nanomaterials for offshore wind turbine blades.

Women’s football subculture of misogyny: the escalation to online gender-based violence (2023)
Journal Article
Fenton, A., Ahmed, W., Hardey, M., Boardman, R., & Kavanagh, E. (in press). Women’s football subculture of misogyny: the escalation to online gender-based violence. European Sport Management Quarterly, https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2023.2270566

Research question Given the worldwide growth of women’s football and its presence on social media, it is essential to explore and understand fan attitudes and culture. Research methods This article provides the first empirical social media netnogr... Read More about Women’s football subculture of misogyny: the escalation to online gender-based violence.

The role of WSB-1 as a BRCAness biomarker in breast cancer (2023)
Thesis
Li, . C. (2023). The role of WSB-1 as a BRCAness biomarker in breast cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4436228

Background Radiotherapy currently has become one of the major therapeutic approaches in the treatments for cancers. However, hypoxia presents a significant challenge to the effectiveness of radiotherapy and is associated with radio-resistance. Previ... Read More about The role of WSB-1 as a BRCAness biomarker in breast cancer.