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Conformability analysis for the control of quality costs in electronic systems (2003)
Thesis
Johnson, D. R. (2003). Conformability analysis for the control of quality costs in electronic systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219800

The variations embodied in the production of electronic systems can cause that system to fail to conform to its specification with respect to Critical to Quality features. As a consequence of such failures the system manufacture may incur significant... Read More about Conformability analysis for the control of quality costs in electronic systems.

Spatial patterns and trophic modelling within the Lake Malawi Demersal fish community : conservation and fisheries applications (2003)
Thesis
Darwall, W. R. T. (2003). Spatial patterns and trophic modelling within the Lake Malawi Demersal fish community : conservation and fisheries applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222489

Lake Malawi has a complex, highly speciose, fish community supporting a diverse fishery of great importance as a food source for subsistence communities and to local and national economies. The fish community is also of international importance to sc... Read More about Spatial patterns and trophic modelling within the Lake Malawi Demersal fish community : conservation and fisheries applications.

Human error in the design of a safety-critical system (2003)
Thesis
Shryane, N. (2003). Human error in the design of a safety-critical system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223154

From the introduction: This thesis is an investigation into some o f the causes and possible remedies to the problem of human error in a complex human-machine system. The system in question is engaged in the design of computer software for the contr... Read More about Human error in the design of a safety-critical system.

The Sultanate of Banten AD 1750-1808: a social and cultural history (2003)
Thesis
Boontharm, D. (2003). The Sultanate of Banten AD 1750-1808: a social and cultural history. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212642

There are two contrasting scenes in the history of Banten: a history of a prosperous port sultanate in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, and a history of a dark and oppressed nineteenth-century society. The eighteenth century represents a gap be... Read More about The Sultanate of Banten AD 1750-1808: a social and cultural history.

Substance use and psycholsis: an exploratory study (2003)
Thesis
Baldwin, A. (2003). Substance use and psycholsis: an exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212235

The needs of individuals who have a diagnosis of psychosis and use substances pose one of the greatest challenges faced by mental health services today (Department of Health, 2002). A large amount of research has been undertaken attempting to underst... Read More about Substance use and psycholsis: an exploratory study.

How couples appraise and communicate about their fertility problems : a study using interpretative phenomenological analysis (2003)
Thesis
Kilbride, A. J. (2003). How couples appraise and communicate about their fertility problems : a study using interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210205

The focus of this study is the impact of fertility problems on couples as a unit. The meaning of fertility problems and how couples reported they communicated were the main areas of interest. A cross-sectional semi-structured interview study was empl... Read More about How couples appraise and communicate about their fertility problems : a study using interpretative phenomenological analysis.

The experience of problems, help needed and help received in offenders with a learning disability: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2003)
Thesis
Sterland, J. (2003). The experience of problems, help needed and help received in offenders with a learning disability: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212231

Previous research has indicated that offenders with a learning disability have higher rates of adverse life experiences in childhood and that there is a period of time when they begin to exhibit problems when intervention could be attempted coupled w... Read More about The experience of problems, help needed and help received in offenders with a learning disability: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Identifying person preference in individuals with a profound learning disability and high support needs (2003)
Thesis
McBride, K. (2003). Identifying person preference in individuals with a profound learning disability and high support needs. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212250

This research attempts to answer the demands from previous literature to extend the use of systematic preference testing, and to enable people to make choices by enhancing the modes of communication of preference. It looks at the viability of systema... Read More about Identifying person preference in individuals with a profound learning disability and high support needs.

An exploration of adolescents' thoughts about their sexually abusive behaviour : a qualitative study (2003)
Thesis
Halford, S. P. (2003). An exploration of adolescents' thoughts about their sexually abusive behaviour : a qualitative study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212258

This study aimed to explore adolescent sex offenders' thoughts about their sexuallyabusive behaviour and to understand their perspective of cognitive distortion using Interpretative Phenomenology qualitative methodology. Five participants convicted o... Read More about An exploration of adolescents' thoughts about their sexually abusive behaviour : a qualitative study.

Saudara (1928-1941): its contribution to the debate on issues in Malay society and the development of a Malay world-view (2003)
Thesis
Wan Suhana binti Wan Sulong. (2003). Saudara (1928-1941): its contribution to the debate on issues in Malay society and the development of a Malay world-view. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212293

This thesis attempts to contribute to the social history of Malaya, and of the Malay community within Malaya, in the all-important decade before the Second World War. The major source that it uses for this purpose is the Malay periodical Saudara, whi... Read More about Saudara (1928-1941): its contribution to the debate on issues in Malay society and the development of a Malay world-view.

Continual exposure to trauma in the emergency services: an investigation into the psychological effects on new recruits (2003)
Thesis
Miller, C. (2003). Continual exposure to trauma in the emergency services: an investigation into the psychological effects on new recruits. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212305

The main aim of this study was to investigate the psychological effects of continual exposure to trauma on new recruits to the emergency services. Changes over a three-month period, in which trainee ambulance technicians were continually exposed to t... Read More about Continual exposure to trauma in the emergency services: an investigation into the psychological effects on new recruits.

The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study (2003)
Thesis
Hamlin, A. L. (2003). The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214270

The aim of the investigation was to explore with individuals with learning disabilities their experiences of bereavement. Little research has been carried out in this area, and of the projects that have investigated bereavement in this population man... Read More about The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study.

Evaluation of rolling contact fatigue resistance for coated components (2003)
Thesis
Yang, Y. (2003). Evaluation of rolling contact fatigue resistance for coated components. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215760

The thesis reviews and studies current evaluation mechanisms, techniques and machines for testing rolling contact fatigue failure resistance and load capacity of coated components. The thesis investigates both normal and accelerated rolling contact f... Read More about Evaluation of rolling contact fatigue resistance for coated components.

Physical characterisation of the geometry and microfluidic flow within microreactors (2003)
Thesis
Broadwell, I. (2003). Physical characterisation of the geometry and microfluidic flow within microreactors. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217458

We have investigated the physical properties of glass microreactors. These devices contain a network of micron-sized channels and have application in chemical synthesis. To perform chemical reactions in a micro reactor one requires an understanding o... Read More about Physical characterisation of the geometry and microfluidic flow within microreactors.

The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia (2003)
Thesis
Hilton, A. C. (2003). The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217911

It has been suggested that personality may affect the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia. However, many theorists have stated that personality changes due to dementia. Therefore this study investigates personality modes (namely au... Read More about The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia.

An investigation into implicit emotional memory with concurrent midazolam amnesia following colonoscopy (2003)
Thesis
Beckett, J. (2003). An investigation into implicit emotional memory with concurrent midazolam amnesia following colonoscopy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218510

The aim of this study was to investigate whether implicit emotional memory could be demonstrated in patients undergoing a colonoscopy with midazolam sedation. It was hypothesised that the distress associated with a noxious non-surgical procedure woul... Read More about An investigation into implicit emotional memory with concurrent midazolam amnesia following colonoscopy.

Sustainable livelihoods of forest fringe communities: forests, trees and household livelihood strategies in southern Ghana (2003)
Thesis
Acheampong, E. (2003). Sustainable livelihoods of forest fringe communities: forests, trees and household livelihood strategies in southern Ghana. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212199

Forests play fundamental roles in supporting rural livelihoods in Ghana. They form an integral part of the rural economy, providing subsistence goods and services as well as items of trade. Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute in many ways t... Read More about Sustainable livelihoods of forest fringe communities: forests, trees and household livelihood strategies in southern Ghana.

Women's perspectives : the role of alcohol in violence against women (2003)
Thesis
Galvani, S. (2003). Women's perspectives : the role of alcohol in violence against women. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215359

The primary objective of this research was to understand what role women thought alcohol played in their partners' violence to them, from the perspective of women who experienced violence from men partners. It aimed to: 1) question whether women... Read More about Women's perspectives : the role of alcohol in violence against women.

An investigation of patients' expectations of outpatient physiotherapy for peripheral musculoskeletal conditions and their effect on treatment outcome (2003)
Thesis
Metcalfe, C. J. (2003). An investigation of patients' expectations of outpatient physiotherapy for peripheral musculoskeletal conditions and their effect on treatment outcome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215673

Little or no research has been conducted to explore patients' expectations of physiotherapy, or the effect that pre-conceived expectations might have on the outcome of treatment. This thesis aimed to fill that void. Stage one involved a review of... Read More about An investigation of patients' expectations of outpatient physiotherapy for peripheral musculoskeletal conditions and their effect on treatment outcome.