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The tool:workpiece interaction when machining welded hardfacing using PCBN tools (2000)
Thesis
Ren, X. (2000). The tool:workpiece interaction when machining welded hardfacing using PCBN tools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224369

The work presented in this thesis is concerned with turning chromium carbide based hardfacings using PCBN tools. The chip formation and tool wear process was studied by quick-stop and machining tests. Cutting temperature was investigated by means of... Read More about The tool:workpiece interaction when machining welded hardfacing using PCBN tools.

'One country, two systems' : the use by the People's Republic of China of United Front work in the 1978-1997 take-over of Hong Kong (2000)
Thesis
Mao, P. H.-M. (2000). 'One country, two systems' : the use by the People's Republic of China of United Front work in the 1978-1997 take-over of Hong Kong. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216639

Hong Kong was watched by the world when it was reverted to the People Republic of China (PRC) on 1st July 1997. Hong Kong was a British colony that was an important world trading, financial, and transportation center. Under British rule, Hong Kong wa... Read More about 'One country, two systems' : the use by the People's Republic of China of United Front work in the 1978-1997 take-over of Hong Kong.

The parliamentary experience in the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States : a step towards democracy; facts and ambitions (2000)
Thesis
Al-Hosni, T. H. (2000). The parliamentary experience in the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States : a step towards democracy; facts and ambitions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214377

Literature on legislatures in developing countries shows two opposing views on their effectiveness and efficiency. In the light of these views, this study chronicles the rise of the GCC States' assemblies, focusing on their role, structure, legitimac... Read More about The parliamentary experience in the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States : a step towards democracy; facts and ambitions.

Continuity and change among the 'Utaiba tribe in the Al-Duwadmi province of Saudi Arabia: a socio-anthropological study (2000)
Thesis
Al-Dajany, M. K. (2000). Continuity and change among the 'Utaiba tribe in the Al-Duwadmi province of Saudi Arabia: a socio-anthropological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213908

This study explores the nature and extent of social change within Saudi Arabia since 1970, focusing on the 'Utaiba tribe living in Al-Duwadmi province. The research examines continuity and change in al'Urf (traditional customary law), the economic sy... Read More about Continuity and change among the 'Utaiba tribe in the Al-Duwadmi province of Saudi Arabia: a socio-anthropological study.

Religion in the life of the young adult at University College Cork : an investigation (2000)
Thesis
Clifford, J. (2000). Religion in the life of the young adult at University College Cork : an investigation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210955

This study attempts to investigate religion in the life of the young adult at University College Cork (UCC). It aims to ensure that pastoral ministry is based, not on guesses and assumptions, but on ascertained facts. The study is underpinned by hist... Read More about Religion in the life of the young adult at University College Cork : an investigation.

Antiferroelectric liquid crystals : hosts and binary mixtures (2000)
Thesis
Parghi, D. D. (2000). Antiferroelectric liquid crystals : hosts and binary mixtures. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4408280

This thesis details the work carried out towards a doctoral degree in the synthesis, characterisation and evaluation of liquid-crystalline materials possessing antiferroelectric smectic C* (SmCA*) and non-chiral anticlinic smectic C (SmCait) phases.... Read More about Antiferroelectric liquid crystals : hosts and binary mixtures.

UNTEA and UNRWI : United Nations involvement in West New Guinea during the 1960's (2000)
Thesis
Saltford, J. F. (2000). UNTEA and UNRWI : United Nations involvement in West New Guinea during the 1960's. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220398

This thesis examines the role played by the United Nations in the implementation of the August 1962 New York Agreement. The Agreement ended a thirteen year dispute between the Netherlands and Indonesia concerning the future of West New Guinea and its... Read More about UNTEA and UNRWI : United Nations involvement in West New Guinea during the 1960's.

Personal development in the workplace : the concept and its usage in selection and training (2000)
Thesis
Lami, R. L. (2000). Personal development in the workplace : the concept and its usage in selection and training. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218402

The use of the concept of Personal Development is widespread in the commercial world, particularly with respect to Selection and Training. Here the use of the term by Managers and (Personal Development) Trainers is investigated through questionnaires... Read More about Personal development in the workplace : the concept and its usage in selection and training.

Bayesian multivariate time series models for forecasting European macroeconomic series (2000)
Thesis
Qiang, F. (2000). Bayesian multivariate time series models for forecasting European macroeconomic series. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215096

Research on and debate about 'wise use' of explicitly Bayesian forecasting procedures has been widespread and often heated. This situation has come about partly in response to the dissatisfaction with the poor forecasting performance of conventional... Read More about Bayesian multivariate time series models for forecasting European macroeconomic series.

Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration (2000)
Thesis
Athanasiou, C. D. (2000). Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212370

Purpose and aims of the thesis: This thesis critically reviews the current BPR literature through the perspective of the systemic/holistic management thinking, in such a way as to bring the study of BPR into a new era. Central to this holistic type o... Read More about Reengineering BPR: a critical exploration.

To the brink of empire : Rusk, Kissinger and the transformation of American foreign policy (2000)
Thesis
Serewicz, L. W. (. W. (2000). To the brink of empire : Rusk, Kissinger and the transformation of American foreign policy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210879

In July 1965, Lyndon Johnson committed the United States to the ground war in Vietnam. This thesis argues that the 1965 decision marks a turning point in American foreign policy by creating a near Machiavellian Moment for the United States characteri... Read More about To the brink of empire : Rusk, Kissinger and the transformation of American foreign policy.

Liquid crystals with novel terminal chains as ferroelectric hosts (2000)
Thesis
Cosquer, G. Y. (2000). Liquid crystals with novel terminal chains as ferroelectric hosts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223925

Changes to the molecular structure of liquid crystals can have a significant effect upon their mesomorphism and ferroelectric properties. Most of the research in liquid crystal for display applications concentrates on the design and synthesis of nove... Read More about Liquid crystals with novel terminal chains as ferroelectric hosts.

Measurement and evaluation of managerial efficiency in English league football : a stochastic frontier analysis (2000)
Thesis
Dawson, P. M. (2000). Measurement and evaluation of managerial efficiency in English league football : a stochastic frontier analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215515

[From the introduction]: The thesis is organised as follows. In Chapters 1 and 2 we present a review of the existing literature. Chapter 1 analyses the role of incentives and human capital attributes as mechanisms for determining performance. Much o... Read More about Measurement and evaluation of managerial efficiency in English league football : a stochastic frontier analysis.

Psycho-analysis and textual production (2000)
Thesis
Cox, D. (2000). Psycho-analysis and textual production. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210905

As its title suggests, this study is divided into two separate but related parts. Each part of the thesis is then sub-divided into sections. Part I is evolutionary in nature, building its argument in a more linear and expository style than those sect... Read More about Psycho-analysis and textual production.

Financial exclusion and inclusion : credit union development in Kingston upon Hull (2000)
Thesis
Fuller, D. 1.-2. (2000). Financial exclusion and inclusion : credit union development in Kingston upon Hull. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214363

Within the flourishing area of new economic geography, increased attention is currently being paid to a variety of 'alternative' sources of credit and finance. As one of these forms, British credit unions are currently particularly 'sexy'. One reason... Read More about Financial exclusion and inclusion : credit union development in Kingston upon Hull.

The meaning of self-defence under article 51 of the United Nations charter (2000)
Thesis
Al-Sharif, E. (2000). The meaning of self-defence under article 51 of the United Nations charter. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211239

This thesis examines the development of the concept of individual and collective self-defence as expressed in Article 51 of the UN Charter. In doing so, it will analyse the attempts to stretch the scope of the right of self-defence beyond the limits... Read More about The meaning of self-defence under article 51 of the United Nations charter.

Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach (2000)
Thesis
Ho, Y.-H. (2000). Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210947

The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate by critical consideration the suitability of various approaches of inquiry for exploring and enhancing motivation intervention in contemporary organisations; in particular, to spell out the need for a critic... Read More about Motivation in organisations : the need for a critical systemic approach.