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An exploration of some factors which inhibit females from entering engineering and science vocational areas in East Yorkshire (1999)
Thesis
Delaine, A. E. (1999). An exploration of some factors which inhibit females from entering engineering and science vocational areas in East Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215342

The following thesis examines why many engineering and physical science vocational areas remain dominated by male candidates, and whether this trend is reversible. National figures support the fact that female school students currently out perform ma... Read More about An exploration of some factors which inhibit females from entering engineering and science vocational areas in East Yorkshire.

The influence of television commercials on Indian culture (1999)
Thesis
Mitra, B. M. (1999). The influence of television commercials on Indian culture. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218552

[From the introduction]: In this thesis, I aim to demonstrate that television commercials are having a dramatic impact on the daily lives of people in India. Recent changes in laws have led to unprecedented openness to foreign multinationals. These... Read More about The influence of television commercials on Indian culture.

Loneliness and peer counselling : an exploratory study in Saudi Arabia (1999)
Thesis
Abu-Rasain, M. H. M. (1999). Loneliness and peer counselling : an exploratory study in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210633

The first aim of the research was to determine the extent of loneliness among Saudi adolescents and its relationship to psychological and demographic factors. The phenomenon was assessed by means of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore the... Read More about Loneliness and peer counselling : an exploratory study in Saudi Arabia.

The impact of cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) on inland fisheries in the UK (1999)
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Britton, J. R. (1999). The impact of cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) on inland fisheries in the UK. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214354

Cormorants are piscivorous birds with a daily food intake (DFI) of approximately 500 g. They are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. In the UK, the number of over-wintering, inland cormorants increased steadily between 19... Read More about The impact of cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) on inland fisheries in the UK.

Developing the Arabic language curriculum for Saudi intermediate and secondary schools : an empirical study involving views of practitioners and specialists in the city of Riyadh (1999)
Thesis
Al-Othaim, A. A. (1999). Developing the Arabic language curriculum for Saudi intermediate and secondary schools : an empirical study involving views of practitioners and specialists in the city of Riyadh. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217570

The evident weaknesses of Saudi students in Intermediate and Secondary schools in the field of Arabic language have raised concerns about the current Arabic language curriculum. This study examines the background to the problems, the current situatio... Read More about Developing the Arabic language curriculum for Saudi intermediate and secondary schools : an empirical study involving views of practitioners and specialists in the city of Riyadh.

Fully rational morality and evaluation of public decisions : with action research case study : a local planning controversy and residents' appeal to a public inquiry and to national and international courts (1999)
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Norderhaug, A. (1999). Fully rational morality and evaluation of public decisions : with action research case study : a local planning controversy and residents' appeal to a public inquiry and to national and international courts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220303

The impetus for my deliberations arises from the need to establish which proposals and decisions by social institutions to approve. This seems to come down to much the same as considering which alternatives are the better in a moral sense, but, unfor... Read More about Fully rational morality and evaluation of public decisions : with action research case study : a local planning controversy and residents' appeal to a public inquiry and to national and international courts.

A contextual analysis of the English law of mortgage : an examination of its juridicial content, origins and social function by way of an empirical study of decision-making power within the mortgage relationship (1999)
Thesis
Whitehouse, L. (1999). A contextual analysis of the English law of mortgage : an examination of its juridicial content, origins and social function by way of an empirical study of decision-making power within the mortgage relationship. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210656

Physical, chemical, biological and management aspects of coastal ecosystems facing eutrophication : the Guaymas Bay, Sonora, Mexico (1999)
Thesis
Botello-Ruvalcaba, M. A. (1999). Physical, chemical, biological and management aspects of coastal ecosystems facing eutrophication : the Guaymas Bay, Sonora, Mexico. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221102

The present study has encompassed a series of field observations and theoretical considerations related to physical, chemical, and biological factors defining the process of eutrophication in the Guaymas system. Additionally, the work has produced th... Read More about Physical, chemical, biological and management aspects of coastal ecosystems facing eutrophication : the Guaymas Bay, Sonora, Mexico.

China's security interests in the post-cold war era (1999)
Thesis
Ong, C. M. R. (1999). China's security interests in the post-cold war era. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210671

The aim of this thesis is to analyse China's security interests, in terms of a wider definition of security, in the post-Cold War era. First and foremost, it must be stated that the concept of security here is broadly conceived, which is congruent to... Read More about China's security interests in the post-cold war era.

The stochastic nonlinear heat equation (1999)
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Carroll, A. (1999). The stochastic nonlinear heat equation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227203

This thesis considers a stochastic partial differential equation which may be viewed as a stochastic version of the nonlinear heat equation studied by Eells and Sampson. The special case of loops on a compact Riemannian manifold M is studied, where t... Read More about The stochastic nonlinear heat equation.

Solubilisation and emulsification of silicone oils in aqueous surfactant systems (1999)
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Dong, J. (1999). Solubilisation and emulsification of silicone oils in aqueous surfactant systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210607

Solubilisation and emulsification of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) oils into aqueous surfactant solutions have been investigated with a series of nonionic surfactants and an anionic surfactant (AOT).For nonionic surfactants at oil-water interfaces, the... Read More about Solubilisation and emulsification of silicone oils in aqueous surfactant systems.

Work, work values and religious values : how Christian clinical psychologists experience the connections (1999)
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Baker, M. C. (1999). Work, work values and religious values : how Christian clinical psychologists experience the connections. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210679

The job of the clinical psychologist has been described as that of the 'scientist-practitioner', giving the impression that, in broad terms, it involves the practical application of psychological knowledge in a clinical setting. This study commences... Read More about Work, work values and religious values : how Christian clinical psychologists experience the connections.

Second careers for military officers : the training and development issues and implications in Taiwan (1999)
Thesis
Shieh, G. R. (1999). Second careers for military officers : the training and development issues and implications in Taiwan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219373

This study investigated the situations and trends towards second careers and employment opportunities of military officers in the Taiwanese armed forces, following their retirement. The research issues were pursued by highlighting the problems of off... Read More about Second careers for military officers : the training and development issues and implications in Taiwan.