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Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk (2015)
Thesis
Smith, J. (2015). Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218136

To assess the potential impact of increased abstraction on twaite shad (Alosa fallax (L.)) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.), the latter at two life stages (returning adults and smolts) - cameras were deployed in the river Wye from 3 May to 4 Sept... Read More about Impacts of water abstraction upon migratory fish species in the rivers Wye and Usk.

'Tender and true': morality and masculinity in nineteenth-century women‟s fiction (2015)
Thesis
Turner, K. J. (2015). 'Tender and true': morality and masculinity in nineteenth-century women‟s fiction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223293

In 1883 Eliza Lynn Linton described the men in women‟s fiction as „prigs, ruffians, or curled darlings‟, claiming that women writers cannot portray morally good men in fiction without making them seem unrealistic, unattractive, or both. This thesis a... Read More about 'Tender and true': morality and masculinity in nineteenth-century women‟s fiction.

A Home-Start peer support scheme for women with low mood following childbirth (2015)
Journal Article
Jones, C. C., Hayter, M., & Jomeen, J. (2015). A Home-Start peer support scheme for women with low mood following childbirth. Community Practitioner, 88(9), 41-44

Perinatal mental health problems vary in impact and severity, and can have long-lasting effects on maternal health and child psychological health and development. The evidence to support the effectiveness of postnatal peer and volunteer support schem... Read More about A Home-Start peer support scheme for women with low mood following childbirth.

Synthesis of opiate derivatives : investigations into a key step from the manufacturing of buprenorphine and definitive preparation of degradation impurities related to naloxone (2015)
Thesis
Lovell, C. J. (2015). Synthesis of opiate derivatives : investigations into a key step from the manufacturing of buprenorphine and definitive preparation of degradation impurities related to naloxone. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223288

The subject of this thesis is the synthesis and impurity profiling of semi-synthetic opiates, namely buprenorphine and naloxone. Opiates are a class of naturally occurring narcotic analgesic drugs produced from the opium poppy Papaver somniferum, in... Read More about Synthesis of opiate derivatives : investigations into a key step from the manufacturing of buprenorphine and definitive preparation of degradation impurities related to naloxone.

The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405) (2015)
Thesis
Thornton, K. L. (2015). The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218475

Many microorganisms from all domains of life invest large quantities of energy on locomotion. Adopting a motile lifestyle, although energetically costly, increases the likelihood of encounters with food and nutrients, and reduces the risks of predati... Read More about The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405).

Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students (2015)
Thesis
Wright, C. R. (2015). Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217889

The central aim of this research is twofold: first, to examine the relationship between university music students’ aural ability as measured in examination marks and overall success on a music degree programme; and second, to investigate current univ... Read More about Investigating aural : a case study of its relationship to degree success and its understanding by university music students.

Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity (2015)
Thesis
Emenike, N. W. (2015). Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219006

This thesis investigates neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity of indigenous students attending international schools in Nigeria. Nigeria is not an exception to the countries with growing numbers of international schools. Their educational... Read More about Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity.

Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool (2015)
Thesis
Richfield, E. W. (2015). Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218462

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, life-limiting, neurodegenerative condition. Despite calls for improved access to palliative care, provision is lacking, due in part to poor understanding and recognition of palliative care needs. Wher... Read More about Palliative care in Parkinson's disease : developing a needs assessment tool.

Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning (2015)
Thesis
Quilliam, N. (2015). Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218133

For large infrastructure projects there is a need to demonstrate how a holistic approach to environmental management could be achieved by combining Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), which are a widespread environmental management tool, to an IS... Read More about Environmental consequences of large infrastructures : role of integrated estuarine planning.

Regulation of adenosine receptor desensitisation and function (2015)
Book Chapter
Rutherford, C., & Palmer, T. M. (2015). Regulation of adenosine receptor desensitisation and function. In V. Ramkumar, & R. Paes de Carvalho (Eds.), Adenosine Signaling Mechanisms: Pharmacology, Functions and Therapeutic Aspects (35-53). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers

© 2015 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. The ability of cells to respond to changes in extracellular concentrations of the nucleoside adenosine is determined by their complement of cell surface adenosine receptors. Four receptor s... Read More about Regulation of adenosine receptor desensitisation and function.

An investigation into the effect of microplastic and sporopollenin upon 17β Estradiol uptake in the marine bivalve Mytilus eduli (2015)
Thesis
Coull, M. (2015). An investigation into the effect of microplastic and sporopollenin upon 17β Estradiol uptake in the marine bivalve Mytilus eduli. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218964

This project involved an investigation into the effect of microplastics and sporopollenins upon 17β Estradiol (E2) uptake in the bivalve mollusc Mytilus edulis. Microplastics are found in ever increasing quantities in the marine environment and as th... Read More about An investigation into the effect of microplastic and sporopollenin upon 17β Estradiol uptake in the marine bivalve Mytilus eduli.

Quantitative evaluation of Pandora Temporal Fault Trees via Petri Nets (2015)
Journal Article
Kabir, S., Papadopoulos, Y., & Walker, M. (2015). Quantitative evaluation of Pandora Temporal Fault Trees via Petri Nets. IFAC Proceedings Volumes/ International Federation of Automatic Control, 48(21), 458-463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2015.09.569

© 2015, IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) Hosting by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Using classical combinatorial fault trees, analysts are able to assess the effects of combinations of failures on system behaviour but are unab... Read More about Quantitative evaluation of Pandora Temporal Fault Trees via Petri Nets.

Evaluating the impact of a simulation study in emergency stroke care (2015)
Journal Article
Monks, T., Pearson, M., Pitt, M., Stein, K., & James, M. A. (2015). Evaluating the impact of a simulation study in emergency stroke care. Operations research for health care, 6, 40-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orhc.2015.09.002

© 2015 The Authors. Very few discrete-event simulation studies follow up on recommendations with evaluation of whether modelled benefits have been realised and the extent to which modelling contributed to any change. This paper evaluates changes made... Read More about Evaluating the impact of a simulation study in emergency stroke care.

Confusion effects in a turbid environment (2015)
Thesis
Dobbinson, K. E. (2015). Confusion effects in a turbid environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218146

The structure of many ecosystems is shaped by the interactions between predators and their prey. A particular challenge to the attack success of predators is presented by the grouping strategies of prey. Predator confusion is characterised by inabili... Read More about Confusion effects in a turbid environment.

The role of airflow for the relief of chronic refractory breathlessness (2015)
Journal Article
Swan, F., & Booth, S. (2015). The role of airflow for the relief of chronic refractory breathlessness. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 9(3), 206-211. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPC.0000000000000160

Purpose of review Chronic refractory breathlessness is a major cause of suffering to people with advanced stage cardiorespiratory and some neurodegenerative diseases. It is a frightening, distressing and disabling symptom that imposes significant bur... Read More about The role of airflow for the relief of chronic refractory breathlessness.

A study of viability and the management of knowledge in community enterprises in Thailand (2015)
Thesis
Wisontheera Mettanont. (2015). A study of viability and the management of knowledge in community enterprises in Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224024

This research is related to the viability and management of knowledge in community enterprises (CEs) in Thailand. CE is a term that represents a range of business activities which are founded and operated by local people in order to strengthen econom... Read More about A study of viability and the management of knowledge in community enterprises in Thailand.

Does home oxygen therapy (HOT) in addition to standard care reduce disease severity and improve symptoms in people with chronic heart failure? A randomised trial of home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic heart failure (2015)
Journal Article
Clark, A. L., Johnson, M., Fairhurst, C., Torgerson, D., Cockayne, S., Rodgers, S., …Greenstone, M. (2015). Does home oxygen therapy (HOT) in addition to standard care reduce disease severity and improve symptoms in people with chronic heart failure? A randomised trial of home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic heart failure. Health Technology Assessment, 19(75), 1-120. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19750

Background: Home oxygen therapy (HOT) is commonly used for patients with severe chronic heart failure (CHF) who have intractable breathlessness. There is no trial evidence to support its use. Objectives: To detect whether or not there was a quality-... Read More about Does home oxygen therapy (HOT) in addition to standard care reduce disease severity and improve symptoms in people with chronic heart failure? A randomised trial of home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic heart failure.

The effect of structured exercise training on endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease (2015)
Thesis
Du Preez, T. L. (2015). The effect of structured exercise training on endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218497

Background: Endothelial function and arterial stiffness have shown to be predictive of cardiovascular risk. Aim: The study sought to investigate the effect of a current 8-week exercise based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme in the UK on endo... Read More about The effect of structured exercise training on endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease.