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The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives (1997)
Thesis
Oldaker, R. (1997). The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211129

This thesis is concerned with the design, control and performance evaluation of a novel design for mechanical drives. This drive operates in a pulsed manner where energy is extracted from the input, stored and then released to the output. A spring ac... Read More about The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives.

The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education (1997)
Thesis
Kalve, P. (1997). The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209921

Taken from start of introduction : The purpose of this study is to analyse (1) the aims, objectives and assumptions of religious education in present-day Catholic and secular traditions, (2) to examine comparatively the similarities and dissimilarit... Read More about The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education.

Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates (1997)
Thesis
Nedwell, S. F. (1997). Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218118

Copper tolerance has been investigated in Nereis diversicolor and Corophium volutator from three different estuaries; the Humber, Alaw and Dulas, and intraspecific variation in the responses to copper of both these animals were examined. Sediment con... Read More about Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates.

An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean (1997)
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Edaly. (1997). An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212072

Tuna fisheries in the coastal states of the West Indian Ocean (WIO) have been at the centre of the social, economic and political development of the region. Their significance in creating employment, providing food, and generating revenue for the peo... Read More about An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean.

The Triple Code Model as a theoretical explanation of the effects of active mental practice in motor skills performance (1997)
Thesis
Alvoeiro, J. H. C. D. S. (1997). The Triple Code Model as a theoretical explanation of the effects of active mental practice in motor skills performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218420

This project studied the Triple Code Model by Ahsen and how it can be used as a theoretical framework in the investigation of the effects of mental practice in motor skills performance. The work is divided into four parts. The first part is a revi... Read More about The Triple Code Model as a theoretical explanation of the effects of active mental practice in motor skills performance.

The application of microwaves to some heterogeneously catalysed reactions (1997)
Thesis
Bool, C. J. (1997). The application of microwaves to some heterogeneously catalysed reactions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217700

Three heterogeneously catalysed reactions have been investigated using both conventional and microwave heating of the catalyst bed. The oxidative coupling of methane reaction has been widely studied using conventional methods of catalyst heating b... Read More about The application of microwaves to some heterogeneously catalysed reactions.

A study of Avicenna's concept of the soul in relation to those of Aristotle and Plotinus (1997)
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Dastagir, M. G. (1997). A study of Avicenna's concept of the soul in relation to those of Aristotle and Plotinus. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216216

Initially attracted to Aristotelianism, Avicenna touched on almost all aspects of Aristotle's philosophy. One of them is the problem of the soul (nafs), of which his accounts reflect both Aristotle's and Plotinus's views. Avicenna's psychological ac... Read More about A study of Avicenna's concept of the soul in relation to those of Aristotle and Plotinus.

Population structure of Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus L., in the northeast Atlantic using phenotypic and molecular approaches (1997)
Thesis
Turan, C. (1997). Population structure of Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus L., in the northeast Atlantic using phenotypic and molecular approaches. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215108

Most genetic attempts to study the population structure of herring (Clupea harengus L.) have been limited by the low levels of genetic differentiation observed among discrete spawning aggregations over large geographic scales. Thus, the population ge... Read More about Population structure of Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus L., in the northeast Atlantic using phenotypic and molecular approaches.

Improving the quality of primary teaching in a developing country: an analytical evaluation of an in-service training programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan (1997)
Thesis
Prenton, K. C. (1997). Improving the quality of primary teaching in a developing country: an analytical evaluation of an in-service training programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211625

The province of Sindh, Pakistan has had considerable donor investment in its primary education system through development projects since the 1960s. These have not made an observable impact on the quality of  teaching in government primary school... Read More about Improving the quality of primary teaching in a developing country: an analytical evaluation of an in-service training programme in Sindh Province, Pakistan.

Total quality management strategies for small and medium industries in Malaysia : a critical systems approach (1997)
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Abu Bakar Bin Mohd. Yusof. (1997). Total quality management strategies for small and medium industries in Malaysia : a critical systems approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210596

A great amount of effort has been given to the development of Malaysian Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) in the last 25 years. 13 Ministries and more than 30 agencies have been involved in these efforts. A large amount of money and other resources... Read More about Total quality management strategies for small and medium industries in Malaysia : a critical systems approach.

The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary (1997)
Thesis
Speechley, C. (1997). The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218507

This thesis examines the process of cultural change within an organisation. The organisation is the police service in general, and Cambridgeshire Constabulary in particular. The research is action-based and interventionist in nature. It involved an... Read More about The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience (1997)
Thesis
Nair, S. (1997). Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212213

[From the introduction]: This study attempts to illuminate the processes of planned change. More specifically, it examines the difficulties of implementing a revised English language syllabus in the context of Singapore's educational, cultural, soci... Read More about Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience.

An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects (1997)
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Al-Sadan, I. A. (1997). An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214897

The central aim of this thesis was to examine the experience of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the preparation and training of prospective Arabic and Islamic primary teachers at the Teachers' Colleges with special attention to professional preparatio... Read More about An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects.

Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review (1997)
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Allard, F. D. (1997). Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212039

The apparent lack of any previous work focusing on Police Probationer Training was the impetus behind this research. This very important area of police training is undergone by all officers and their probationary period lasts two years. Numerous r... Read More about Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review.

Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda (1997)
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Kyomuhendo, G. B. (1997). Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211577

This thesis examines women's treatment seeking behaviour for their own illnesses and that of children underfive in Kamwokya . The focus is on the extent to which women's access to money and time use patterns affect treatment seeking. It has been argu... Read More about Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda.

Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education (1997)
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Pereira, A. M. S. (1997). Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211633

This study looks at the problems facing students in their University careers and considers how they may be helped and supported at this time. A University Nightline telephone befriending service (LUA-Linha da Universidade de Aveiro) was established i... Read More about Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education.