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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

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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.

The off-line and on-line analysis of liquid process streams by mass spectrometry (1996)
Thesis
Dunn, W. B. (1996). The off-line and on-line analysis of liquid process streams by mass spectrometry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211294

The work presented in this thesis describes the development and validation in the laboratory of four techniques employed for the off-line and on-line analysis of liquid chemical process streams by mass spectrometry, without previous chromatographic s... Read More about The off-line and on-line analysis of liquid process streams by mass spectrometry.

Interaction of oils with surfactants (1996)
Thesis
MacNab, J. R. (1996). Interaction of oils with surfactants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211419

This thesis is concerned with the interactions of oils with surfactants. The understanding of these interactions is important for a number of practical applications which include perfume delivery in fabric softeners. Both non-ionic surfactants, of th... Read More about Interaction of oils with surfactants.

The acoustic modelling of dissipative elements in automotive exhausts (1996)
Thesis
Kirby, R. (1996). The acoustic modelling of dissipative elements in automotive exhausts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211446

The mathematical modelling and experimental testing of both dissipative silencers and catalytic converters is reported here, although dissipative silencers are of primary interest. The models examined are formulated with a view to introducing them in... Read More about The acoustic modelling of dissipative elements in automotive exhausts.

An analysis of grammatical and associated errors found in the writing of third grade Saudi male students in four high schools in the city of Riyadh (1996)
Thesis
Al-Majed, H. A. (1996). An analysis of grammatical and associated errors found in the writing of third grade Saudi male students in four high schools in the city of Riyadh. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211567

The main aim of the thesis is to identify and analyse the types and frequency of grammatical, lexical and general linguistic errors made in the Arabic composition writings of the third year high school students in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Th... Read More about An analysis of grammatical and associated errors found in the writing of third grade Saudi male students in four high schools in the city of Riyadh.