All Outputs (3383)

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 impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care (2022)
Thesis
Elliott-Button, H. L. (2022). The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224612

Background Chronic breathlessness is a debilitating symptom with major detrimental impact on individuals, carers, across health care settings. Little is known about prevalence, impact, or experience of breathlessness in the older, frail population.... Read More about The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care.

Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment (2022)
Thesis
Daniel, S. M. (2022). Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224380

Background Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India. The rising incidence is thought to be due to increased life expectancy, urbanisation, and adoption of western lifestyles. However, little is known about the psychological im... Read More about Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment.

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.

Ultrashort pulse laser interaction with aluminium (2022)
Thesis
Proctor, J. (. K. (2022). Ultrashort pulse laser interaction with aluminium. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224434

In this thesis an analysis of ultrashort pulse laser interactions with bulk aluminium and aluminium foils is presented. In particular, this thesis has the goal of understanding the laser-material interaction and applying this knowledge to the applica... Read More about Ultrashort pulse laser interaction with aluminium.

Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations (2022)
Thesis
Norman, J. (2022). Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4291429

Globally, there is a reliance on water pumping stations to manage river levels and prevent flooding in heavily-modified anthropogenic rivers. Pumping stations damage longitudinal and lateral river connectivity and their operation presents a major ris... Read More about Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations.

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 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.

Social media, transparency and freedom of expression : an empirical analysis on the triad’s contribution to good governance practices in Tanzania (2022)
Thesis
Mwainyekule, L. H. (2022). Social media, transparency and freedom of expression : an empirical analysis on the triad’s contribution to good governance practices in Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224442

This study investigates social media’s contribution to transparency and freedom of expression. Its main aim is to establish if online platforms contribute to the prerequisites of good governance, especially in countries where laws and regulations are... Read More about Social media, transparency and freedom of expression : an empirical analysis on the triad’s contribution to good governance practices in Tanzania.

From Ballet Shoes to Polyjuice Potion : performing girl heroes from 1936-2007 (2022)
Thesis
Morris, R. E. (2022). From Ballet Shoes to Polyjuice Potion : performing girl heroes from 1936-2007. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4320670

This thesis examines girl protagonists who demonstrate heroism through various types of performance beginning with Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes (1936) and concluding with J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series (1997-2007). According to Seth Lerer, ‘... Read More about From Ballet Shoes to Polyjuice Potion : performing girl heroes from 1936-2007.

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.

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.

Collaborative learning and coordination across agency boundaries to tackle wicked problems (2022)
Thesis
Sydelko, P. J. (2022). Collaborative learning and coordination across agency boundaries to tackle wicked problems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4321188

Conventional approaches to government are confounded by issues that cross agency, stakeholder, jurisdictional, and geopolitical boundaries. These open-ended and highly interdependent issues are often characterized in the literature as ‘wicked problem... Read More about Collaborative learning and coordination across agency boundaries to tackle wicked problems.

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.