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Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia : their nature and impact on daily life (1998)
Thesis
Galvin, S. W. (1998). Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia : their nature and impact on daily life. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216205

This research provides further support for the existence of differential cognitive impairments in schizophrenia and especially for the presence of disproportionate attentional deficits.

The results add credibility to the view that attentional diso... Read More about Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia : their nature and impact on daily life.

Computer deployment in the health services of developed and developing countries : a comparative case study of the UK and Oman (1998)
Thesis
Al-Nahdi, A. A. W. (1998). Computer deployment in the health services of developed and developing countries : a comparative case study of the UK and Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214221

Organisations are increasingly deploying and using computer technology in various ways, involving the allocation of large amounts of capital and human resources. However, in many cases, computer deployment has been accompanied by failure, particularl... Read More about Computer deployment in the health services of developed and developing countries : a comparative case study of the UK and Oman.

Traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia: a study of their causes and association with driver behaviour, with specific reference to the eastern region (1998)
Thesis
Al-Shammari, B. M. (1998). Traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia: a study of their causes and association with driver behaviour, with specific reference to the eastern region. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212205

A high incidence of road accidents has been recorded in Saudi Arabia in recent years (Traffic Department Statistics 1991). Various factors might have accounted for this high rate of road accidents; the aim of this research, therefore, was to examine... Read More about Traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia: a study of their causes and association with driver behaviour, with specific reference to the eastern region.

Managing the diffusion of medical technologies (1998)
Thesis
Harvey, I. (. K. (1998). Managing the diffusion of medical technologies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210642

The aim of the study was to understand how and why medical technologies (devices, pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures) are produced (innovated and developed) and consumed (adopted and utilised).Medical technologies are linked to the expansion of... Read More about Managing the diffusion of medical technologies.

An accounting appraisal of the privatisation decision : a case study of Indonesia's telecommunications industry (1998)
Thesis
Bastian, I. (1998). An accounting appraisal of the privatisation decision : a case study of Indonesia's telecommunications industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210578

The recent development of accounting in Indonesia has been quite substantial. The change of accounting orientation, appointment of more accountants as CEO, the start of a litigation era and more blame for accounting work are simple examples of change... Read More about An accounting appraisal of the privatisation decision : a case study of Indonesia's telecommunications industry.

A study of low force fabric characteristics and vibrational behaviour for automated garment handling (1998)
Thesis
Pollet, D. M. (1998). A study of low force fabric characteristics and vibrational behaviour for automated garment handling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216629

One of the fundamental concepts in automated garment assembly is that the orientation of a fabric panel should never be lost. However, if a panel does become distorted, several techniques, such as vision, air flotation tables, and vibratory conveyors... Read More about A study of low force fabric characteristics and vibrational behaviour for automated garment handling.

Model based methods for sensor fault-tolerant control of rail vehicle traction (1998)
Thesis
Bennett, S. (1998). Model based methods for sensor fault-tolerant control of rail vehicle traction. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212732

This thesis explores the application of modem fault-detection methods to electric rail traction drives. Such drives consist of three main components, induction motors, power inverters and the control system. The power electronics are relatively simpl... Read More about Model based methods for sensor fault-tolerant control of rail vehicle traction.

Judicial analysis of the contractual role of bills of lading as it stands in Greek, United States and English law (1998)
Thesis
Zekos, G. I. (1998). Judicial analysis of the contractual role of bills of lading as it stands in Greek, United States and English law. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215312

[From the introduction]:
The aim of this thesis is the comparative examination of the contractual role of the bill of lading in Greek, United States and English law. First of all, the principles of law which have created the bill of lading either a... Read More about Judicial analysis of the contractual role of bills of lading as it stands in Greek, United States and English law.

International law and self-determination : the interplay of the politics of territorial possession with formulations of national identity (1998)
Thesis
Castellino, J. (1998). International law and self-determination : the interplay of the politics of territorial possession with formulations of national identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215038

The principle of self-determination has great pedigree. It is a norm that had at heart, the foundations of the concept of democracy - based on the idea that the consent of the governed alone, could give a government legitimacy. These noble ideas, exp... Read More about International law and self-determination : the interplay of the politics of territorial possession with formulations of national identity.

Executive information systems in large businesses in Saudi Arabia : an exploratory study (1998)
Thesis
Al-Bugami, M. A. (1998). Executive information systems in large businesses in Saudi Arabia : an exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214350

In the developed countries, executives who carry the mam responsibility for the achievement of organizational objectives, are introducing Executive Information Systems (EIS), user-friendly software products designed especially to meet executives' int... Read More about Executive information systems in large businesses in Saudi Arabia : an exploratory study.

Intonation and second language acquisition : a study of the acquisition of English intonation by speakers of other languages (1998)
Thesis
Barlow, J. S. (1998). Intonation and second language acquisition : a study of the acquisition of English intonation by speakers of other languages. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210638

In the field of second language acquisition (SLA) research, the study of intonation, and prosodic systems generally, suffers from a considerable under-representation.This has far-reaching consequences. From the large body of empirical work on various... Read More about Intonation and second language acquisition : a study of the acquisition of English intonation by speakers of other languages.

Shared intimacy : a study of Tony Harrison's public poetry with specific reference to his poetics, the political status of his work and his development of the genre of the film/poem (1998)
Thesis
Robinson, P. P. (1998). Shared intimacy : a study of Tony Harrison's public poetry with specific reference to his poetics, the political status of his work and his development of the genre of the film/poem. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210618

Men, society and crime : an exploration of maleness and offending behaviour (1998)
Thesis
Clare, E. (1998). Men, society and crime : an exploration of maleness and offending behaviour. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210396

This thesis is the culmination of years of wondering why we ask people to 'be' certain things. One of the first things you notice about people is their keenness to be able to categorise things, so quickly human beings become men and women, criminal o... Read More about Men, society and crime : an exploration of maleness and offending behaviour.

The contribution of the Presentation Brothers to Irish education 1960-1998 : a study of a Roman Catholic religious teaching institute in a time of change and transition (1998)
Thesis
Kenneally, M. M. (1998). The contribution of the Presentation Brothers to Irish education 1960-1998 : a study of a Roman Catholic religious teaching institute in a time of change and transition. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217056

The Institute of Presentation Brothers is a Roman Catholic religious Congregation founded by Edmund Rice in Waterford, in 1802. The Brothers declare their mission to be Christian formation, primarily of youth and in particular of the poor and disadva... Read More about The contribution of the Presentation Brothers to Irish education 1960-1998 : a study of a Roman Catholic religious teaching institute in a time of change and transition.

The teaching of English in the national curriculum : a study of selected schools in Gibraltar (1998)
Thesis
Garcia, G. A. (1998). The teaching of English in the national curriculum : a study of selected schools in Gibraltar. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215448

This study examines the implementation of national curriculum English in three schools in Gibraltar. The schools in question, St Paul's First School, Bishop Fitzgerald Middle School and Bayside Comprehensive School together encompass the full nationa... Read More about The teaching of English in the national curriculum : a study of selected schools in Gibraltar.