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Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland (2007)
Thesis
Smith, J. P. (2007). Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215396

The study is divided into three parts.

Part One consists of two chapters in which I situate the study theoretically and reflect on the personal consequences of the subsequent methodological undertaking.

Chapter 1 introduces the conceptual and... Read More about Earning or learning? : class, culture and identity in contemporary schooling : an ethnography from northern England and southern Ireland.

Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, E. K. (2007). Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215927

The termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures in England. Despite the prevalence of the TOP procedure, limited research to date has investigated male partner's experiences of a TOP. The aim of the... Read More about Factors influencing men's experiences of a termination of pregnancy.

The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004 (2007)
Thesis
Chen, Y. (2007). The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216594

This thesis aims to demonstrate that economic security is also a significant pillar of safeguarding national security. Aside from military security measures, adopting peaceful economic engagement and economic measures can be an alternative security p... Read More about The economic security of Taiwan : a case study of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, 2000-2004.

From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000 (2007)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. B. (2007). From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216781

The thesis provides the first description and analysis of long-term economic change and development in the Peninsular Malaysian State of Perak from about 1800 to 2000. Although a considerable number of studies have been undertaken on the colonial eco... Read More about From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000.

Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants (2007)
Thesis
Lawless, C. M. (2007). Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217015

Background. Due to the increase in the rate of premature birth in the U.K., research into investigating psychological distress in parents of premature infants is clinically important. It has been identified that there is an absence of research in the... Read More about Explorative study into psychological distress in parents of premature infants.

Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes? (2007)
Thesis
Bailey, S. N. (2007). Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217638

There is a lack of a conceptual framework as to how cognitive demand and attributional variables interact and influence staff beliefs in response to challenging behaviour. This study tests the applicability of Gilberts (1989) attributions framework f... Read More about Does staff cognitive demand influence staff attributions of challenging behaviour for individuals with dementia in care homes?.

Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment (2007)
Thesis
Mitchell, E. (2007). Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219832

Dredged sediment is increasingly being used in mudflat recharge schemes and in habitat restoration/recreation to counter the effect of erosion and sea-level rise. For this reason it is necessary to determine the response of indigenous mudflat fauna t... Read More about Implications of the nature and quality of dredged material and its beneficial placement in the coastal environment.

Economic growth in a slave plantation society : the case of Jamaica, 1750-1805 (2007)
Thesis
Reid, A. N. (2007). Economic growth in a slave plantation society : the case of Jamaica, 1750-1805. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220391

This dissertation is an economic impact assessment of Jamaica's plantation economy from 1750 to 1805. In doing so, it measures and examines growth in completely new ways by employing, as indicators, output, land prices, labour flows and prices, natio... Read More about Economic growth in a slave plantation society : the case of Jamaica, 1750-1805.

Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt (2007)
Thesis
Selim, A. E. M. (2007). Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209440

Hurghada coastal reefs have encountered a huge modification in the last three decades, associated with an increase in sediment input from coastal development. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sediment on reef health at a number of s... Read More about Sedimentation threats to Red Sea corals : an ecological study of reefs in the Hurghada Region, Egypt.

Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability (2007)
Thesis
McLean, S. M. (2007). Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213201

Neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal problem that consumes considerable NHS resources. The socioeconomic impact for individuals, industry and society is high. However research into the management of neck pain is sparse. Reviews of the evidence re... Read More about Conservative management of non-specific neck pain : effectiveness of treatment, predictors of treatment outcome and upper limb disability.

An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools (2007)
Thesis
Gifford, D. P. (2007). An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213754

This study investigates factors that help and hinder primary schools in their distribution of leadership in England. Distributed leadership is defined as collaborative leadership within a culture of shared action and interaction. The research extends... Read More about An investigation into distributed leadership in primary schools.

The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework (2007)
Thesis
Baker, R. P. (2007). The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216591

Homework has long been a subject of discussion. This research reflects upon previous research in this area and endeavours to clarify some of the more significant issues surrounding homework. Using a case study based upon Cromer High School in Norfolk... Read More about The perspectives of pupils, parents and teachers, in a secondary school, regarding the role of homework.

Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context (2007)
Thesis
Lamper, D. J. (2007). Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219397

The purpose of this thesis is to apply an existing model to a new situation: In this instance to explore the possible relevance of the research of Jim Collins in his book, Good to Great (2001) to a sample often UK schools.

The review of literature... Read More about Good to great schools : the relevance of a business model to a school context.

The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis (2007)
Thesis
Earle, K. (2007). The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212665

Mental toughness is a familiar and commonplace term in both the sporting arena and the workplace. However, attempts to investigate the nature of mental toughness have been inconclusive and, following more than twenty years of research, the construct... Read More about The construct of mental toughness : a psychometric and experimental analysis.

The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance (2007)
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Campbell, T. T. (. T. (2007). The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212688

Organisational learning has been advocated as a key enabler of organisational performance improvement. However, despite over half a century of research, such claims attributed to organisational learning cannot be adequately verified. To date, the fie... Read More about The process of organisational learning and its value for organisational performance.

Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan (2007)
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Omar, B. F. A. (2007). Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213173

The scope of the study is to investigate the disclosure behaviour in Jordan after important changes in the economic and accounting regulations. The Securities Law No. 23 in 1997 was a significant turning point for the Jordanian Capital Market (JCM).... Read More about Exploring the aggregate, mandatory and voluntary financial disclosure behaviour under a new regulatory environment : the case of Jordan.

Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004 (2007)
Thesis
Acevedo Holguin, B. (2007). Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213213

In 2002 the British government announced that illicit drugs legislation would be reformed by downgrading cannabis from Class B to Class C in the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971. This process, commonly known as the re-classification of cannabis, represent... Read More about Understanding cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom 2002-2004.