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Bioartificial scaffolds fabrication and their use for in vitro testing of wound healing devices (2023)
Thesis
Mandolini, N. (2023). Bioartificial scaffolds fabrication and their use for in vitro testing of wound healing devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4386661

In the last decades Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has shown its efficacy in wound healing, applying continuous or intermittent subatmospheric pressure to the wound surface by means of dressing systems. While there is general consen... Read More about Bioartificial scaffolds fabrication and their use for in vitro testing of wound healing devices.

Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study (2023)
Thesis
Moriarty, A. S. (2023). Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4483741

Background Most people with depression are managed in primary care. Relapse (reemergence of depression symptoms after improvement) is common and contributes to the burden and morbidity associated with depression. There is a lack of evidence-based ap... Read More about Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care: a mixed methods study.

Investigating protein arginine methylation in platelets and hair (2023)
Thesis
Marsden, A. J. (2023). Investigating protein arginine methylation in platelets and hair. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4386508

Post-translational modification (PTM) of platelet proteins has long been known to have an effect on their ability to aggregate and form a thrombus. Arginine methylation (ArgMe) is catalysed by protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) which... Read More about Investigating protein arginine methylation in platelets and hair.

Dynamics of microplastics particles in rivers: experimental settling processes and numerical models of the transport and deposition (2023)
Thesis
Barrantes, L. I. A. (2023). Dynamics of microplastics particles in rivers: experimental settling processes and numerical models of the transport and deposition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4367345

Microplastic pollution is an environmental problem facing rivers, oceans, and coastlines. Estimations suggest that around 1.15 to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean every year from the global riverine system. In the environment, org... Read More about Dynamics of microplastics particles in rivers: experimental settling processes and numerical models of the transport and deposition.

Practitioners Perceived Effectiveness and Application of Maturity Status Bio-Banding for Talent Identification and Development (2023)
Thesis
Watson, D. (2023). Practitioners Perceived Effectiveness and Application of Maturity Status Bio-Banding for Talent Identification and Development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4415720

Bio-banding is an approach used to group athletes based on their characteristics in relation to growth and maturity, rather than their chronological age. Although recent research has explored the effect of bio-banding on various markers (e.g., techni... Read More about Practitioners Perceived Effectiveness and Application of Maturity Status Bio-Banding for Talent Identification and Development.

Practitioners perceived effectiveness and application of maturity status bio-banding for talent identification and development (2023)
Thesis
Watson, D. (2022). Practitioners perceived effectiveness and application of maturity status bio-banding for talent identification and development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4448211

Bio-banding is an approach used to group athletes based on their characteristics in relation to growth and maturity, rather than their chronological age. Although recent research has explored the effect of bio-banding on various markers (e.g., techni... Read More about Practitioners perceived effectiveness and application of maturity status bio-banding for talent identification and development.

The factors impacting Critical Care Nurses' decision-making processes in continuous renal replacement therapy. (2023)
Thesis
Smith, N. D. (2022). The factors impacting Critical Care Nurses' decision-making processes in continuous renal replacement therapy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4436153

Introduction Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is a common treatment intervention in critical care units worldwide. It provides supportive therapy for critically ill patients with severe kidney dysfunction. Efforts to optimise its clinical... Read More about The factors impacting Critical Care Nurses' decision-making processes in continuous renal replacement therapy..

The ecological fate of microplastic in the nearshore environment of South Georgia, a sub-Antarctic island (2023)
Thesis
Buckingham, J. (2023). The ecological fate of microplastic in the nearshore environment of South Georgia, a sub-Antarctic island. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4347844

Microplastic is a marine pollutant of global concern which has managed to penetrate remote regions. This thesis describes the first comprehensive assessment of microplastics in the nearshore environment of South Georgia, an island in the s... Read More about The ecological fate of microplastic in the nearshore environment of South Georgia, a sub-Antarctic island.

The development of bite force resistance and cranial form in Neanderthals and modern humans (2023)
Thesis
Genochio, L. (2022). The development of bite force resistance and cranial form in Neanderthals and modern humans. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4320533

The general aim of the thesis is to understand how biting mechanics interact with cranial form to impact post-natal craniofacial ontogeny in modern humans and Neander-thals. To this end, CT scans of ontogenetic samples of 12 Neanderthal and 63 modern... Read More about The development of bite force resistance and cranial form in Neanderthals and modern humans.

Holistic Environmental Performance and Sustainability in Global Logistics Hubs: An Exploratory Multiple Case Study (2023)
Thesis
Hassan, S. (2023). Holistic Environmental Performance and Sustainability in Global Logistics Hubs: An Exploratory Multiple Case Study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4347862

In recent years, the emergence of global logistics hubs (GLHs) has been on the rise, with these hubs playing a critical role in facilitating the smooth flow of global trade through their strategic location and functions that support global supply cha... Read More about Holistic Environmental Performance and Sustainability in Global Logistics Hubs: An Exploratory Multiple Case Study.

Understanding space and habitat use of the Near Threatened Eurasian Curlew to inform the value of habitat restoration schemes for the species' conservation (2023)
Thesis
Mander, L. (2023). Understanding space and habitat use of the Near Threatened Eurasian Curlew to inform the value of habitat restoration schemes for the species' conservation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4320699

Intertidal habitats and terrestrial habitats connected to estuaries are subject to multiple anthropogenic pressures including the indirect effect of climate change (i.e., sea-level rise). To build sustainable coastal defences and create intertidal ha... Read More about Understanding space and habitat use of the Near Threatened Eurasian Curlew to inform the value of habitat restoration schemes for the species' conservation.

Applying the ‘useable past’ to the protection of climate migrants : child displacement from Vietnam and Montserrat, 1975-2000 (2023)
Thesis
Fleury, S. (2023). Applying the ‘useable past’ to the protection of climate migrants : child displacement from Vietnam and Montserrat, 1975-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4311824

This study uses an eco-global criminological approach to understanding how children may migrate in the future as a result of environmental change, including climate change, and the human rights abuses they may face without adequate protections. It an... Read More about Applying the ‘useable past’ to the protection of climate migrants : child displacement from Vietnam and Montserrat, 1975-2000.

Banking stability and efficiency in the MENA region : disentangling the impact of distress, competition and regulation (2023)
Thesis
Karapappas, A. (2023). Banking stability and efficiency in the MENA region : disentangling the impact of distress, competition and regulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4292414

The core research subject of the thesis is banking stability. I explore banking stability and efficiency for the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) region and empirically disentangle the role of bank distress, competition and regulation using empirical... Read More about Banking stability and efficiency in the MENA region : disentangling the impact of distress, competition and regulation.

The Host-Microbiota Axis in Chronic Wound Healing (2023)
Thesis
Stafford, A. R. (2023). The Host-Microbiota Axis in Chronic Wound Healing. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4424929

Chronic, non-healing skin wounds represent a substantial area of unmet clinical need, leading to debilitating morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. Due to their high prevalence and recurrence, chronic wounds pose a significant economic bur... Read More about The Host-Microbiota Axis in Chronic Wound Healing.

Biological function and clinical implication of coagulation proteins during malignant transformation of pancreatic cells (2023)
Thesis
Haque, F. (2023). Biological function and clinical implication of coagulation proteins during malignant transformation of pancreatic cells. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4371279

The premalignant pancreatic cellular genotype can remain stable for years before rapid malignant transformation, often associated with inflammation. Tissue factor (TF) is an inflammatory modulator regulated by factor VIIa (fVIIa) for its levels and a... Read More about Biological function and clinical implication of coagulation proteins during malignant transformation of pancreatic cells.

Developing a circular economy at the regional scale: a case study of stakeholders in North Humberside, England and Styria, Austria (2023)
Thesis
Newsholme, A. (2023). Developing a circular economy at the regional scale: a case study of stakeholders in North Humberside, England and Styria, Austria. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4287071

Resource security, environmental and other economic benefits which may stem from a circular economy are attracting significant interest from policymakers and other stakeholders at the regional scale. Previous research in the related area of industria... Read More about Developing a circular economy at the regional scale: a case study of stakeholders in North Humberside, England and Styria, Austria.

Addressing delays to treatment in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (2023)
Thesis
Birmpili, P. (2023). Addressing delays to treatment in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4371299

Patients with CLTI often face long delays from referral to the vascular surgery service and hospital admission to revascularisation, and there is limited evidence on the effect of these delays on patient outcomes. This thesis aims to identify factors... Read More about Addressing delays to treatment in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia.