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The legal status of prisoners of war in Islamic law : assessment of its compatibility with the 1949 Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war (2002)
Thesis
Al Zamil, K. M. The legal status of prisoners of war in Islamic law : assessment of its compatibility with the 1949 Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210266

Military confrontations in many parts of the world raise concerns regarding the treatment of prisoners of war. Whilst the regime of prisoners of war under international law is clearly codified in the 1949 Geneva Convention relating to the treatment o... Read More about The legal status of prisoners of war in Islamic law : assessment of its compatibility with the 1949 Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war.

Intervention to alleviate shyness : social skills training and brief counselling (2002)
Thesis
Al Ghalib, L. J. Intervention to alleviate shyness : social skills training and brief counselling. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210183

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a Social Skills Training programme (based on Bandura's social learning theory) and Brief Counselling (using Egan model) to alleviate shyness.The aetiology of shyness is examined together w... Read More about Intervention to alleviate shyness : social skills training and brief counselling.

'For a decent order in the Church' : ceremony, culture and conformity in an early Stuart diocese, with particular reference to the See of Westminster (2002)
Thesis
Abraham, P. L. 'For a decent order in the Church' : ceremony, culture and conformity in an early Stuart diocese, with particular reference to the See of Westminster. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210137

The title of this thesis is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, specifically from the section 'Of Ceremonies: Why some be Abolished and some Retained'. It takes as its premise the theory that arguments over the way in which worship was conducted we... Read More about 'For a decent order in the Church' : ceremony, culture and conformity in an early Stuart diocese, with particular reference to the See of Westminster.

Children with congenital heart defects : the impact of Down Syndrome on emotional and behavioural adjustment, participation in health related behaviours and parental beliefs (2002)
Thesis
Wilson, C. L. Children with congenital heart defects : the impact of Down Syndrome on emotional and behavioural adjustment, participation in health related behaviours and parental beliefs. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224349

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of Down syndrome* on children (6-15 years old) with Congenital Heart Defects (CUD) Emotional and behavioural adjustment, participation in health related behaviour and parental beliefs were examined in... Read More about Children with congenital heart defects : the impact of Down Syndrome on emotional and behavioural adjustment, participation in health related behaviours and parental beliefs.

Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach (2002)
Thesis
Haworth, J. E. Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218155

The prevalence of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is increasing and recent studies outside of the UK suggest that psychological adjustment to this disease can be poor. The present study aimed to: - 1) Determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression di... Read More about Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach.

Assessment and management of Nile perch (lates niloticus L.) stocks in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria (2002)
Thesis
Mkumbo, O. C. Assessment and management of Nile perch (lates niloticus L.) stocks in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218103

Lake Victoria contributes more than 60% of the total fish yield in each of the respective riparian countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Nile perch Lates niloticus contributed more than 60% to the total yield from the lake. Although accused of causi... Read More about Assessment and management of Nile perch (lates niloticus L.) stocks in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria.

Relationships between number skills and cognitive abilities in people with specific arithmetic difficulties and people with dyslexia (2002)
Thesis
Simmons, F. R. Relationships between number skills and cognitive abilities in people with specific arithmetic difficulties and people with dyslexia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217938

[Introduction]:
Aims and rationale for the studies
The overall aim of this thesis was to analyse the relationships between cognitive abilities and number skills in children and adults. Examining the links between number skills and cognitive abiliti... Read More about Relationships between number skills and cognitive abilities in people with specific arithmetic difficulties and people with dyslexia.

An evaluation of continuing professional development for public secondary school teachers in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2002)
Thesis
Jantawat, P. An evaluation of continuing professional development for public secondary school teachers in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216186

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers is considered as an essential requirement in Education. In Thailand, the government has made an attempt to develop teachers through a scheme of CPD, which is seen as not yet reaching its intended... Read More about An evaluation of continuing professional development for public secondary school teachers in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The graduate training programme of Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia : a case study of the status and relevance of the graduate qualifications (2002)
Thesis
Al-Khaldi, K. S. The graduate training programme of Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia : a case study of the status and relevance of the graduate qualifications. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214198

This study examines the status of the technical qualifications accorded to graduates in the training programme at Jubail Industrial College, one of two English-medium colleges in Saudi Arabia, and in particular attempts to assess the relevance of the... Read More about The graduate training programme of Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia : a case study of the status and relevance of the graduate qualifications.

Investigation into the use of active frequency selective surfaces to extend the absorption bandwidth of a conventional Salisbury screen absorber (2002)
Thesis
Della-Sera, M. E. Investigation into the use of active frequency selective surfaces to extend the absorption bandwidth of a conventional Salisbury screen absorber. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212285

It is well accepted that the absorption bandwidth of a metal back-plane absorber, built with either dielectric or magnetic materials, is inherently narrow. It is also well known that in order to increase the absorption bandwidth, the absorber thickne... Read More about Investigation into the use of active frequency selective surfaces to extend the absorption bandwidth of a conventional Salisbury screen absorber.

Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967 (2002)
Thesis
Abdullah, M. H. Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212612

The years immediately following the formation of Malaysia in May 1961, were an especially critical time in Brunei's political development. The key issues connected with the Malaysia proposal, namely the Brunei Revolt 1962, Brunei's refusal to join th... Read More about Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967.

The costs and benefits of training within the police service of Northern Ireland (2002)
Thesis
Meaklim, T. P. The costs and benefits of training within the police service of Northern Ireland. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222301

This Thesis is concerned with developing a model of costs and benefits of training for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). It is about the economics of Police Training, however it is intended that the end result will provide a model for us... Read More about The costs and benefits of training within the police service of Northern Ireland.

Towards similar standards of judicial protection against administrative action in England and Germany? : a comparison of judicial review of administrative action and the liability of public authorities under the influence of European laws (2002)
Thesis
Künnecke, M. Towards similar standards of judicial protection against administrative action in England and Germany? : a comparison of judicial review of administrative action and the liability of public authorities under the influence of European laws. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215405

This comparison has shown that the traditionally divergent positions, which are taken in the control of administrative action in England and Germany, display some common ground in very general terms on which decisions are being taken. The formulation... Read More about Towards similar standards of judicial protection against administrative action in England and Germany? : a comparison of judicial review of administrative action and the liability of public authorities under the influence of European laws.

Exploring justice in professional mediation : a systemic intervention in Colombia (2002)
Thesis
Pinzón Salcedo, L. A. Exploring justice in professional mediation : a systemic intervention in Colombia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214195

This thesis explores how an action research approach based on a critical systemic perspective can benefit the practice of mediators in dealing with issues of justice during mediation processes. First, methodological reflections on critical systems th... Read More about Exploring justice in professional mediation : a systemic intervention in Colombia.

Genetic analysis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (2002)
Thesis
Ashman, J. N. E. Genetic analysis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214191

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth commonest cancer worldwide with an increasing incidence in developing countries. Despite numerous advances in surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy over the past few decades the overall surv... Read More about Genetic analysis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Teachers and information communication technology in Saudi Arabia : current use and training needs (2002)
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Al-Rashed, H. A. A. Teachers and information communication technology in Saudi Arabia : current use and training needs. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210251

Education planners in Saudi Arabia, as in many other countries, are anxious to exploit the potential of ICT to enhance the teaching and learning process. However,concerns have been voiced that teachers are ill-equipped to cope with the new technology... Read More about Teachers and information communication technology in Saudi Arabia : current use and training needs.

Registration techniques for computer assisted orthopaedic surgery (2002)
Thesis
Li, Q. Registration techniques for computer assisted orthopaedic surgery. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218310

The registration of 3D preoperative medical data to patients is a key task in developing computer assisted surgery systems. In computer assisted surgery, the patient in the operation theatre must be aligned with the coordinate system in which the pre... Read More about Registration techniques for computer assisted orthopaedic surgery.