All Outputs (3397)

Characterisation of reverse grading in ignimbrites through image analysis and experimental granular currents (2022)
Thesis
Johnson, M. (2022). Characterisation of reverse grading in ignimbrites through image analysis and experimental granular currents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4320614

Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) are hot, density-driven fast-moving flows of gas, rock and ash produced by volcanic events such as explosive eruptions, the fallback of eruption columns or the collapse of lava domes. They are deadly geological haz... Read More about Characterisation of reverse grading in ignimbrites through image analysis and experimental granular currents.

Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire (2022)
Thesis
Coulson, K. J. (2022). Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224515

[From the introduction:] The purpose of this dissertation is to determine whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire. In a previous study on the subject, the... Read More about Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study (2022)
Thesis
Nwulu, U. U. (2022). The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4420753

Introduction: Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is the main symptom of cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome associated with advanced disease. Other symptoms include loss of appetite and muscle weakness. UWL in older adults can be caused by many disease... Read More about The assessment and management of unintentional weight loss associated with cachexia in a primary care setting: a mixed-methods study.

The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders (2022)
Thesis
Gorgogiannis, D. (2022). The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4287082

I have two primary aims in this thesis. First, I intend to defend a Feeling Theory of emotion. Second, I want to explore the possible implications of a feeling theory for the treatment of emotional disorders. Both of these aims are important given th... Read More about The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders.

A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation (2022)
Thesis
Crane, H. (2022). A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4312145

Through-knee amputation (TKA) has several theoretical physical advantages over above-knee amputation (AKA), yet AKA remains the preferred level of amputation by UK vascular surgeons when below-knee amputation (BKA) is not feasible. How clinician’s pe... Read More about A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation.

Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring (2022)
Thesis
Dagtekin, O. (2022). Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220252

Climate change will affect how water sources are managed and monitored. The frequency of algal blooms will increase with climate change as it presents favourable conditions for the reproduction of phytoplankton. During monitoring, possible sensory fa... Read More about Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring.

Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers (2022)
Thesis
Arayajaru, P. (2022). Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4247330

Aims: The study aims to increase the understanding of the experiences of repeat adolescent mothers in the context in which they live. Objective: To explore the experiences of adolescent mothers who have at least one living child and are at least 6 m... Read More about Experiences of repeat pregnancy in Thai adolescent mothers.

Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation (2022)
Thesis
Jubb, W. M. (2022). Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4186773

Globally, freshwater ecosystems are heavily impacted by anthropogenic pressures, including fragmentation and exploitation. Consequently, many negative impacts are observed on numerous fish populations, especially anadromous species. Currently, there... Read More about Understanding the impacts of exploitation and fragmentation on the upstream migrating, adult river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis [L.]): implications for conservation.

Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test (2022)
Thesis
Aylott, L. M. E. (2022). Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test. (Thesis). The University of Hull and The University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192760

Patients using mental health services are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, yet there is no consensus on assessment for values-based recruitment (VBR) in this setting. VBR requires evaluating attitudes, knowledge and traits relevant to the delive... Read More about Assessing professionalism for the selection of mental health clinicians: the development and validation of a situational judgement test.

Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal (2022)
Thesis
Brodie, C. A. (2022). Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal. (Thesis). The University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192879

There is now an abundance of studies which demonstrate the positive impact spirituality can have on health outcomes, particularly in the realm of mental health. Moreover, contemporary legislation and guidance requires health and social care professio... Read More about Encountering The Oneness Paradigm : An Exploration of Christ Church Deal.

Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge (2022)
Thesis
Rogers, N. (2022). Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge. (Thesis). The University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4192918

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts. It explores the implementation of positive behaviour support (PBS) to support people with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge. Part one contains the systematic literature review... Read More about Exploring the Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support as an Intervention for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviours that Challenge.

Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services (2022)
Thesis
Magri, R. (2022). Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4240667

Overview This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts and includes a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part one: Systematic literature review. Part one is the systematic literature review which focu... Read More about Exploring the experiences of unaccompanied asylum seeking children from the perspective of professionals providing community services.

The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample (2022)
Thesis
Gould, H. (2022). The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224424

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review and part two is an empirical paper. The overall aims of these parts are to evaluate the literature and add to the evidence base regarding the prediction of premor... Read More about The neuropsychological assessment of cognitive decline following brain injury and in a cross-cultural sample.

Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt (2022)
Thesis
Gad, S. (2022). Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224483

Supply chain management is based on the global concept, where different companies are connected worldwide. Moreover, supply chain performance management is a growing field of study, especially for perishable products. Egyptian dairy producers have su... Read More about Developing a ‘best practice’ supply chain performance and operational framework for dairy producers : a multiple case study analysis in Egypt.

The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury (2022)
Thesis
Di Somma, R. (2022). The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224453

This portfolio thesis involves three parts. Part one includes a systematic literature review, part two includes an empirical paper and part three includes the appendices. Part one- Systematic Literature Review The Systematic Literature Review exp... Read More about The impact of impaired self-awareness on the assessment of fatigue and rehabilitation in brain injury.

What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment (2022)
Thesis
Macarthur, J. A. (2022). What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4297795

Knowledge of top predator diets is fundamental to designing appropriate management strategies which ensure the protection of both predator and prey populations. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) has traditionally been described as... Read More about What is an otter's favourite food? - a molecular investigation into the dietary preferences of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) across the River Hull Catchment.

Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification (2022)
Thesis
Howard, B. R. (2022). Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4251453

The development of anthropogenic activities during recent centuries has led to an increase in environmental pollutants such as greenhouse gases causing atmospheric changes, resulting in elevated atmospheric heat retention, triggering global and ocean... Read More about Effects of multiple stressors on the stability of functional traits: examining individual variability in the green shore crab, Carcinus maenas, exposed to plastic odour and ocean acidification.

Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device (2022)
Thesis
Ogidi, N. O. (2022). Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270004

Patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) sensitizing mutations in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receive benefit from Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors. Accurate selection of patients before treatment is highly dependent on precise molecula... Read More about Determination of epithelial growth factor receptor mutations in circulatory tumour cells from non-small cell lung cancer patients isolated using a novel microfluidic device.

Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions (2022)
Thesis
Hurd, M. (2022). Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224450

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which literature relating to the sensitivity and specificity of neuropsychological measures in identifying behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia is reviewed. Neurops... Read More about Testing the diagnostic utility of the construct and measurement of social cognition across acquired and degenerative neurological conditions.

Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models (2022)
Thesis
Lacey, G. A. (2022). Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224286

Machine learning algorithms allow computers to deal with incomplete data in tasks such as speech recognition and object detection. Some machine learning algorithms take inspiration from biological systems due to useful properties such as robustness,... Read More about Investigating modularity and transparency within bioinspired connectionist architectures using genetic and epigenetic models.