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Fiscal federalism: the study of federal-state fiscal relations in Malaysia (2004)
Thesis
Bakar, I. H. (2004). Fiscal federalism: the study of federal-state fiscal relations in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212434

The subject of fiscal federalism has been associated for many years with economics, in particular with the study of public finance. However, its political dimension is often neglected. This is the case in the conventional study of fiscal federalism i... Read More about Fiscal federalism: the study of federal-state fiscal relations in Malaysia.

An assessment of the potential for in situ preservation of buried organic archaeological remains at Sutton Common, South Yorkshire (2004)
Thesis
Cheetham, J. L. (2004). An assessment of the potential for in situ preservation of buried organic archaeological remains at Sutton Common, South Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215101

The broad aim of this research was to develop a methodological approach to the monitoring of archaeological sites that contained, or had the potential to contain, well-preserved organic archaeological remains, by means of a multidisciplinary approach... Read More about An assessment of the potential for in situ preservation of buried organic archaeological remains at Sutton Common, South Yorkshire.

Socio-economic change in a Saudi village : a social anthropological study of Assfan (2004)
Thesis
Al-Bishri, H. A. (2004). Socio-economic change in a Saudi village : a social anthropological study of Assfan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215821

The main purpose of this research is to investigate and explore aspects of socio-economic life in a village, Assfan, in Saudi Arabia and to see whether there have been changes, after three decades of formal development planning in the country, and ho... Read More about Socio-economic change in a Saudi village : a social anthropological study of Assfan.

An ethnographic evaluation of the design, development and deployment of a multimedia Mandarin learning software package for non Mandarin adult learners in Macao (2004)
Thesis
Tse, R. T. (2004). An ethnographic evaluation of the design, development and deployment of a multimedia Mandarin learning software package for non Mandarin adult learners in Macao. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218532

This study exammes the design, development and deployment of a multimedia CD-ROM for beginning Mandarin learning for adult learners in Macao. It focuses on three major issues: first the development, from existing textbooks and CD recordings, of the M... Read More about An ethnographic evaluation of the design, development and deployment of a multimedia Mandarin learning software package for non Mandarin adult learners in Macao.

Locus of control, attributional style, and school truancy : the case of Hong Kong (2004)
Thesis
Tam, S. K. T. (2004). Locus of control, attributional style, and school truancy : the case of Hong Kong. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219827

The present study on school truancy was developed out of a concern about students who do not adapt to the demands of the school environment as they go through the process of transition from primary school to secondary school. It suggested that the sc... Read More about Locus of control, attributional style, and school truancy : the case of Hong Kong.

Assessing personality disorder through storymaking : a reliability and validity study of the 6-part story method (2004)
Thesis
Dent-Brown, K. (2004). Assessing personality disorder through storymaking : a reliability and validity study of the 6-part story method. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223817

The 6-Part Story Method (6PSM) involves the participant creating and telling a fictional story which is then discussed with the interviewer. Stories were recorded from NHS mental health clinicians, and from adult mental health patients with and witho... Read More about Assessing personality disorder through storymaking : a reliability and validity study of the 6-part story method.

John Hardyng's Chronicle: a study of the two versions and a critical edition of both for the period 1327-1464 (2004)
Thesis
Peverley, S. L. (2004). John Hardyng's Chronicle: a study of the two versions and a critical edition of both for the period 1327-1464. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212273

This thesis on the verse chronicle of John Hardyng (1378-c.1465), which is extant in two versions, is divided into two parts: a study of Hardyng and his Chronicle, and an edition of both versions for the years 1327-1464. Part I contains two chapters:... Read More about John Hardyng's Chronicle: a study of the two versions and a critical edition of both for the period 1327-1464.

Evaluating micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) development programmes in Mexico: a practical participatory approach (2004)
Thesis
Contreras, R. K. R. (2004). Evaluating micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) development programmes in Mexico: a practical participatory approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212425

This thesis is about a participatory approach to evaluation of development programmes for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Mexico. It advocates the use of intangible factors (stakeholders' claims, concerns and issues) and the part... Read More about Evaluating micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) development programmes in Mexico: a practical participatory approach.

The political change in Oman from 1970: transition towards democracy (2004)
Thesis
Al-Harthy, A. S. H. (2004). The political change in Oman from 1970: transition towards democracy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212994

The aim of this thesis is to study the political changes in Oman from 1970 with the focus on the transition towards democracy. The core issue is the change from the policy of the previous sultan, who banned the participation of the nation and oppress... Read More about The political change in Oman from 1970: transition towards democracy.

The influence of a petrochemical discharge on the bioturbation and erosion potential of an intertidal estuarine mudflat (Humber estuary, UK) (2004)
Thesis
Mazik, K. (. (2004). The influence of a petrochemical discharge on the bioturbation and erosion potential of an intertidal estuarine mudflat (Humber estuary, UK). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214419

The influence of sedimentary variables on the structure and function of infaunal estuarine and marine communities is well studied but less is known of the influence of biota on sediment properties. Feeding and burrowing activity, locomotion, the prod... Read More about The influence of a petrochemical discharge on the bioturbation and erosion potential of an intertidal estuarine mudflat (Humber estuary, UK).

Picaresque and romance in Golden Age Spain and postcolonial Britain : a comparative study (2004)
Thesis
Zas Rey, S. M. (2004). Picaresque and romance in Golden Age Spain and postcolonial Britain : a comparative study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215378

Multiculturalism is not a new phenomenon in European history. Neither are its literary and artistic manifestations. This thesis compares and contrasts two distant but similar multicultural contexts: Golden Age Spain and postmodern Britain. Picaresque... Read More about Picaresque and romance in Golden Age Spain and postcolonial Britain : a comparative study.

Preparation and characterisation of polymer films from polymerizable microemulsions (2004)
Thesis
Porter, M. R. (2004). Preparation and characterisation of polymer films from polymerizable microemulsions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218376

This thesis is concerned with the microemulsion phase behaviour of polymerizable surfactants with polymerizable oils and water, and the effect of various properties and characteristics of the equilibrium microemulsion phases and their components on t... Read More about Preparation and characterisation of polymer films from polymerizable microemulsions.

Management learning in the context of Mexican micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) : an exploratory study (2004)
Thesis
Villaseñor Roldàn, R. E. (2004). Management learning in the context of Mexican micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) : an exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222470

This research was dedicated to the exploration of how learning about management could be facilitated among Mexican owner-managers of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The rationale for the research arose from the recognition that the... Read More about Management learning in the context of Mexican micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) : an exploratory study.

Application of multi-scale assessment and modelling of landfill leachate migration: implications for risk-based contaminated land assessment, landfill remediation, and groundwater protection (2004)
Thesis
Splajt, T. D. (2004). Application of multi-scale assessment and modelling of landfill leachate migration: implications for risk-based contaminated land assessment, landfill remediation, and groundwater protection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212422

There are a large number of unlined and historical landfill sites across Britain, contaminating groundwater and soil resources as well as posing a threat to human health and local communities. There is an essential requirement for robust methodology... Read More about Application of multi-scale assessment and modelling of landfill leachate migration: implications for risk-based contaminated land assessment, landfill remediation, and groundwater protection.

Drugs and drug policies in Oman with special reference to the death penalty (2004)
Thesis
Al-Balushi, R. B. H. (2004). Drugs and drug policies in Oman with special reference to the death penalty. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212442

The problem of drugs in Oman has assumed serious proportions in recent years. It leads to creation of an underground economy and is associated with loss of skilled manpower. However, the problem has several dimensions. It has direct and indirect adve... Read More about Drugs and drug policies in Oman with special reference to the death penalty.

The static and dynamic structural bulk properties of fibrous media (2004)
Thesis
Shin, H.-C. (2004). The static and dynamic structural bulk properties of fibrous media. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220617

The structural bulk properties of fibrous materials are investigated. Theoretical models are developed and their predictions are compared to measured data. The properties under both static loading and dynamic excitation are studied.

Macro-scale ex... Read More about The static and dynamic structural bulk properties of fibrous media.

Changes in UK alcohol consumption (2004)
Thesis
Gross, L. E. (2004). Changes in UK alcohol consumption. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227173

This project examines longitudinal alcohol data gathered from the Health and Lifestyle Surveys (HALS) of 1984/5 (HALS1) and 199112 (HALS2) and considers different models to suit different types of response variables. We investigate changes in alcohol... Read More about Changes in UK alcohol consumption.