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Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience (1997)
Thesis
Nair, S. (1997). Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212213

[From the introduction]: This study attempts to illuminate the processes of planned change. More specifically, it examines the difficulties of implementing a revised English language syllabus in the context of Singapore's educational, cultural, soci... Read More about Implementing the English language syllabus (secondary level): the Singapore experience.

The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary (1997)
Thesis
Speechley, C. (1997). The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218507

This thesis examines the process of cultural change within an organisation. The organisation is the police service in general, and Cambridgeshire Constabulary in particular. The research is action-based and interventionist in nature. It involved an... Read More about The process of cultural change : a case-study, with particular reference to the grievance procedure in Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review (1997)
Thesis
Allard, F. D. (1997). Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212039

The apparent lack of any previous work focusing on Police Probationer Training was the impetus behind this research. This very important area of police training is undergone by all officers and their probationary period lasts two years. Numerous r... Read More about Police probationer training : policy and practice an historical review.

An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects (1997)
Thesis
Al-Sadan, I. A. (1997). An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214897

The central aim of this thesis was to examine the experience of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the preparation and training of prospective Arabic and Islamic primary teachers at the Teachers' Colleges with special attention to professional preparatio... Read More about An investigative study of the present professional preparation for teachers in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, with especial reference to Islamic and Arabic subjects.

Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda (1997)
Thesis
Kyomuhendo, G. B. (1997). Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211577

This thesis examines women's treatment seeking behaviour for their own illnesses and that of children underfive in Kamwokya . The focus is on the extent to which women's access to money and time use patterns affect treatment seeking. It has been argu... Read More about Treatment seeking behaviour among poor urban women in Kampala Uganda.

Aquaculture development in the Philippines (1997)
Thesis
Dieta, R. E. (1997). Aquaculture development in the Philippines. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211441

Philippine aquaculture is a dynamic industry and a fast growing sector of the economy. Tremendous progress in production and technology has been achieved during the past decade. However, the country is experiencing a fish production shortfall which t... Read More about Aquaculture development in the Philippines.

Aspects of automation in the shoe industry (1997)
Thesis
Hudman, F. M. (1997). Aspects of automation in the shoe industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211613

The shoe manufacturing industry has undergone a revolution during the last 50 years, due to the introduction of task specific machinery. Great technological strides have been made in the areas of shoe manufacture prior to actual component assembly. C... Read More about Aspects of automation in the shoe industry.

Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education (1997)
Thesis
Pereira, A. M. S. (1997). Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211633

This study looks at the problems facing students in their University careers and considers how they may be helped and supported at this time. A University Nightline telephone befriending service (LUA-Linha da Universidade de Aveiro) was established i... Read More about Helping students cope: peer counselling in higher education.

Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach (1997)
Thesis
Ragsdell, G. 1. (1997). Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211415

This thesis draws on current research from the systems world - that of Critical Systems Thinking - in such a way as to bring the study of creativity into a new era. Recognising a novel link between these two major fields of activity has enabled a new... Read More about Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach.

The influence of a listening training programme on students' performance in listening comprehension : a study at teachers' college in the southwest region of Saudi Arabia (1997)
Thesis
Tobeigi, A. M. (1997). The influence of a listening training programme on students' performance in listening comprehension : a study at teachers' college in the southwest region of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212099

The primary concern of the present study is to investigate the influence of a listening training programme on students' performance in listening comprehension at the Teachers' College in the Southwest region of Saudi Arabia, with reference to their a... Read More about The influence of a listening training programme on students' performance in listening comprehension : a study at teachers' college in the southwest region of Saudi Arabia.

Numerical modelling of the deformation of elastic material by the TLM method (1997)
Thesis
Langley, P. (. (1997). Numerical modelling of the deformation of elastic material by the TLM method. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216181

The transmission line matrix (TLM) method is a numerical tool for the solution of wave and diffusion type equations. The application of TLM to physical phenomena such as heat flow and electromagnetic wave propagation is well established. A previous a... Read More about Numerical modelling of the deformation of elastic material by the TLM method.

Interindustry linkages and the unbalanced growth approach to economic development : with special reference to the Malaysian economy (1997)
Thesis
Mohd Noor bin Mamat. (1997). Interindustry linkages and the unbalanced growth approach to economic development : with special reference to the Malaysian economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221734

[From the introduction:] In this thesis we aim to achieve three main objectives. The first objective is to establish the technical basis underpinning the existence of interindustry linkages in the production of goods and services and its relationshi... Read More about Interindustry linkages and the unbalanced growth approach to economic development : with special reference to the Malaysian economy.

A structural and thermodynamic study of non-aqueous solvent/wax systems (1996)
Thesis
Theaker, I. (1996). A structural and thermodynamic study of non-aqueous solvent/wax systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211619

Non-aqueous wax/solvent systems of industrial relevance for the manufacture of paste polishes have been investigated. These mixtures have been modelled using a paraffin wax of Japanese origin (Nippon Seiro 140/145°F) in a solution of pure heptane to... Read More about A structural and thermodynamic study of non-aqueous solvent/wax systems.

Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement (1996)
Thesis
Ahmad Faisal bin Zakaria. (1996). Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210737

The aims of this thesis are (i) to identify problems in the area of information management that affect the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department (MIRD), and (ii) to propose a way forward for dealing with them.The problem-identification part of the proj... Read More about Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement.