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Revealing the differences between normal and pathological ageing using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) (2005)
Thesis
McGeown, W. J. (. J. (2005). Revealing the differences between normal and pathological ageing using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217946

The aim of the present study was to use fMRI to examine the brain activation patterns found in normal and pathological ageing on specific cognitive tasks. The cognitive paradigms that were chosen, consisted of an n-back working memory task and a sema... Read More about Revealing the differences between normal and pathological ageing using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

Apprenticed labour in the English fishing industry, 1850-1914 (2005)
Thesis
Wilcox, M. H. (2005). Apprenticed labour in the English fishing industry, 1850-1914. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216314

This thesis assesses the role of apprenticed labour in the growth and development of the English fishing industry between 1850 and 1914. Although apprenticeship is a well-known facet of the fisheries, writing on the subject has focused largely on the... Read More about Apprenticed labour in the English fishing industry, 1850-1914.

Perceptions of women in the narrative histories of crusading and the Latin East (2005)
Thesis
Hodgson, N. R. (2005). Perceptions of women in the narrative histories of crusading and the Latin East. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215878

The prominent military and religious aspects of histories about crusading and the Holy Land have ensured that scholarship on the role of women has only recently started to appear. New studies have made profitable use of a wide variety of records, but... Read More about Perceptions of women in the narrative histories of crusading and the Latin East.

The lands west of the lakes: the history of Ajattappareng, South Sulawesi, AD 1200 to 1600 (2005)
Thesis
Druce, S. C. (2005). The lands west of the lakes: the history of Ajattappareng, South Sulawesi, AD 1200 to 1600. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213912

The period AD 1200-1600 was a time of great change in South Sulawesi, which saw the rise and development of the major kingdoms that came to dominate the political landscape in later centuries. The advent of regular external trade with other parts of... Read More about The lands west of the lakes: the history of Ajattappareng, South Sulawesi, AD 1200 to 1600.

Equal employment opportunity in public office in principle and practice : an empirical study of the Omani civil service. (2005)
Thesis
Al-Ghailani, R. M. (2005). Equal employment opportunity in public office in principle and practice : an empirical study of the Omani civil service. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212589

The conceptual focus of this thesis is equal employment opportunity (EEO) when applied to a public personnel management system. In particular it fills a void in evaluating the concepts of Representative Bureaucracy and Management Diversity in both pr... Read More about Equal employment opportunity in public office in principle and practice : an empirical study of the Omani civil service..

Social dysfunction in chronic schizophrenia: nature, treatment and generalization (2005)
Thesis
Alladin, W. J. (2005). Social dysfunction in chronic schizophrenia: nature, treatment and generalization. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212536

The present research explores the impact of neurocognitive status on generalization of social skills training and how these difficulties are further compounded by the difficulty of inadequate matching of problems to treatments. The generalization pro... Read More about Social dysfunction in chronic schizophrenia: nature, treatment and generalization.

An investigation of learner centred techniques in delivering the teaching programmes at the college of education in Sri Lanka (2005)
Thesis
Khan, B. H. J. J. M. (2005). An investigation of learner centred techniques in delivering the teaching programmes at the college of education in Sri Lanka. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212533

This study focused on the teaching approaches that help the development and consistent application of learner centred techniques in teacher education in Sri Lanka. More specifically, investigation was undertaken to find out 'Are teachers in ITE insti... Read More about An investigation of learner centred techniques in delivering the teaching programmes at the college of education in Sri Lanka.

The dynamics of larval and 0+ juvenile fish population in lowland rivers (2005)
Thesis
Nunn, A. D. (2005). The dynamics of larval and 0+ juvenile fish population in lowland rivers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219167

Early development represents a critical period in the life cycle of fishes, with a wide range of biotic and abiotic factors influencing eventual recruitment to the adult populations. Despite their key importance in the sustainability of fish populati... Read More about The dynamics of larval and 0+ juvenile fish population in lowland rivers.

Organisational culture and best value in the police service of Northern Ireland (2005)
Thesis
McInnes, A. (2005). Organisational culture and best value in the police service of Northern Ireland. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214424

This Thesis is concerned with the development of a strategic model for assisting with the implementation of Best Value into policing in Northern Ireland. Best Value is a legislative requirement for public sector organisations that is primarily concer... Read More about Organisational culture and best value in the police service of Northern Ireland.

Translating Hamlet into Hungarian culture: a case study in rewriting and translocation (2005)
Thesis
Minier, M. M. (2005). Translating Hamlet into Hungarian culture: a case study in rewriting and translocation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212654

This thesis investigates the translation of Hamlet into Hungarian culture. In order to cover as wide a spectrum of translation as possible, the thesis employs Roman Jakobson's tripartite notion of translation: interlingual, intralingual and intersemi... Read More about Translating Hamlet into Hungarian culture: a case study in rewriting and translocation.

Living in virtual communities : an ethnography of life online (2005)
Thesis
Carter, D. (. M. (2005). Living in virtual communities : an ethnography of life online. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212586

This thesis examines some of the issues involved in the development of human relationships in cyberspace. Set within the wider context of the Internet and society it investigates how geographically distant individuals are coming together on the Inter... Read More about Living in virtual communities : an ethnography of life online.

Between generations: the construction of mother-daughter relationships in the work of black women playwrights in Britain (2005)
Thesis
Ranivoharisoa, H. (2005). Between generations: the construction of mother-daughter relationships in the work of black women playwrights in Britain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212524

Since the end of the Second World War, race relations and immigration have become major subjects of debate in the political, social and cultural life of Britain. The presence of immigrants from Britain's former colonies and the subsequent arrival of... Read More about Between generations: the construction of mother-daughter relationships in the work of black women playwrights in Britain.

Aviation technogeopolitics and the materialisation of the Pacific as United States space, 1918-1941 (2005)
Thesis
Williams, A. (. J. (2005). Aviation technogeopolitics and the materialisation of the Pacific as United States space, 1918-1941. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218287

This thesis develops a new concept - the 'technogeopolitical project' - that analyses the processes and mechanisms through which the existence of the recursive relationship between a chosen technology and geopolitics can be understood. The chosen cas... Read More about Aviation technogeopolitics and the materialisation of the Pacific as United States space, 1918-1941.

The effects of internally and externally directed attention during motor skill execution and learning (2005)
Thesis
Marchant, D. C. (2005). The effects of internally and externally directed attention during motor skill execution and learning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216659

Focusing attention onto the intended outcome or goal of a movement (an External focus of attention) has been shown to be more beneficial to the learning and performance of movements than focusing onto the components of the movement being carried out... Read More about The effects of internally and externally directed attention during motor skill execution and learning.

Impacts of coastal land reclamation on the fisheries of Mukim Lekir, Malaysia (2005)
Thesis
Ramli, M. F. S. B. (2005). Impacts of coastal land reclamation on the fisheries of Mukim Lekir, Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216654

In 1997, land reclamation works began in the coastal area of Mukim Lekir. Ultimately, an area of 8,094 ha was planned to be reclaimed along Lekir's coastline, but to date; only Phase 1 of the project has been completed. The Phase 1 project of 405 ha,... Read More about Impacts of coastal land reclamation on the fisheries of Mukim Lekir, Malaysia.

An examination of the mental health service provision in Saudi Arabia with particular reference to counselling (2005)
Thesis
Almoshawah, S. A. (2005). An examination of the mental health service provision in Saudi Arabia with particular reference to counselling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216167

This thesis aimed at elucidating the meaning of mental health services within the context of counselling practice in Saudi Arabia. The delineation of mental health practice within this context may help to overcome the incongruence among counselling t... Read More about An examination of the mental health service provision in Saudi Arabia with particular reference to counselling.

Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming (2005)
Thesis
Cullen, R. J. (2005). Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214427

Multi-medium pollution control has finally transcended the boundary from its roots in traditional manufacturing industry, and has entered the realm of intensive pig farming. This research has revealed the problems that face pig farmers when confronte... Read More about Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming.

Restorative justice : aspirations of proponents and experiences of participants in family group conferences (2005)
Thesis
Zernova, M. (2005). Restorative justice : aspirations of proponents and experiences of participants in family group conferences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214274

Proponents of restorative justice aspire to create a radical alternative to the 'traditional' way of thinking about - and responding to - crime. This thesis will examine many of the key aspirations of restorative justice advocates. It will do so on t... Read More about Restorative justice : aspirations of proponents and experiences of participants in family group conferences.

The relationship between tinnitus, cognitive performance and demands on the individual (2005)
Thesis
Jackson, J. G. (2005). The relationship between tinnitus, cognitive performance and demands on the individual. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213131

This Thesis attempted to first replicate the work of Andersson et al. (2000) to identify possible cognitive decrements in tinnitus sufferers. In addition, a number of trait variables were measured in comparison to a matched control group. It was disc... Read More about The relationship between tinnitus, cognitive performance and demands on the individual.

Waterfowl, faecal indicators, and pathogenic bacteria in amenity ponds (2005)
Thesis
Abulreesh, H. H. (2005). Waterfowl, faecal indicators, and pathogenic bacteria in amenity ponds. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224208

This study assessed the influence of waterfowl on the microbiological quality of village amenity ponds and the distribution of pathogenic bacteria in these ponds using both conventional and molecular genomic techniques. To investigate the influence... Read More about Waterfowl, faecal indicators, and pathogenic bacteria in amenity ponds.