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A critical process for the evaluation of methodology (1997)
Thesis
Ho, C.-H. (1997). A critical process for the evaluation of methodology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213342

This thesis uses Critical Systems Thinking (CST) as a basic philosophy to explore how to create a critical process for evaluating methodology. CST is different from the other two mainstreams of systems thinking (Hard Systems Thinking and Soft Systems... Read More about A critical process for the evaluation of methodology.

Late quarternary montane vegetation dynamics in Bwindi-impenetrable forest, central Africa (1997)
Thesis
Marchant, R. (1997). Late quarternary montane vegetation dynamics in Bwindi-impenetrable forest, central Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217081

Mubwindi Swamp in the Rukiga Highlands of south west Uganda is today surrounded by dense stands of moist lower montane forest. A survey of the present-day vegetation combined with an investigation of the surface pollen spectra indicate pollen accumul... Read More about Late quarternary montane vegetation dynamics in Bwindi-impenetrable forest, central Africa.

The application of time encoded signals to automated machine condition classification using neural networks (1997)
Thesis
Lucking, W. (1997). The application of time encoded signals to automated machine condition classification using neural networks. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210518

This thesis considers the classification of physical states in a simplified gearbox using acoustical data and simple time domain signal shape characterisation techniques allied to a basic feedforward multi-layer perceptron neural network. A novel ext... Read More about The application of time encoded signals to automated machine condition classification using neural networks.

Batik cloths from Jambi, Sumatra (1997)
Thesis
Kerlogue, F. (1997). Batik cloths from Jambi, Sumatra. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215287

I set about exploring the history of Jambi batik with a view to establishing its nature, characteristics, methods of manufacture and function in its social context.

A central aim of the study was to establish an accurate description of batiks fro... Read More about Batik cloths from Jambi, Sumatra.

The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education (1997)
Thesis
Kalve, P. (1997). The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209921

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The purpose of this study is to analyse (1) the aims, objectives and assumptions of religious education in present-day Catholic and secular traditions, (2) to examine comparatively the similarities and dissimilarit... Read More about The aims and presuppositions of religious education in Catholic and secular traditions : a comparison, with reference to spiritual development and religious education.

The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives (1997)
Thesis
Oldaker, R. (1997). The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211129

This thesis is concerned with the design, control and performance evaluation of a novel design for mechanical drives. This drive operates in a pulsed manner where energy is extracted from the input, stored and then released to the output. A spring ac... Read More about The design and control of mechanical switched mode drives.

"A sea that had no shores" : the fiction of Violet Trefusis in relation to V. Sackville-West and V. Woolf (1997)
Thesis
Zamorano Rueda, A. I. (1997). "A sea that had no shores" : the fiction of Violet Trefusis in relation to V. Sackville-West and V. Woolf. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212152

This thesis shows how the notion of androgyny works in the fiction of Violet Trefusis. It also posits her writing in connection to some novels by Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. Working within a theoretical framework provided by Julia Kristev... Read More about "A sea that had no shores" : the fiction of Violet Trefusis in relation to V. Sackville-West and V. Woolf.

Formation and properties of alumina coatings (1997)
Thesis
Schneider, J. M. (1997). Formation and properties of alumina coatings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216232

Investigations concerning the microstructure and mechanical properties, composition and chemical bonding of alumina coatings have been performed. Alumina coatings have been deposited by both ionized reactive magnetron sputtering (IMS) and conventiona... Read More about Formation and properties of alumina coatings.

A study of the formal education of girls and women in Nigeria and the socio-cultural changes arising from the introduction of western-type education, with special reference to the secondary phase of education in Imo State (1997)
Thesis
Uzoigwe, F. N. A. (1997). A study of the formal education of girls and women in Nigeria and the socio-cultural changes arising from the introduction of western-type education, with special reference to the secondary phase of education in Imo State. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217729

The introduction of formal education in Nigeria can be traced back to 1842. It is hard to accept that since then no detailed research has been carried out, in order to monitor the progress of girls and women, because of the fact that Nigeria's social... Read More about A study of the formal education of girls and women in Nigeria and the socio-cultural changes arising from the introduction of western-type education, with special reference to the secondary phase of education in Imo State.

Flow injection methods of sample introduction for ICP-MS (1997)
Thesis
Nelms, S. (1997). Flow injection methods of sample introduction for ICP-MS. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219805

This thesis is concerned with the application offlow injection techniques for on-line sample preparation for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). A comprehensive introduction to ICP-MS and the various sample introduction methods whi... Read More about Flow injection methods of sample introduction for ICP-MS.

Forging intercultural communication : Korean readers' collective responses to English feminist texts : focussing on cross-cultural gender differences (1997)
Thesis
Lee, S.-H. (1997). Forging intercultural communication : Korean readers' collective responses to English feminist texts : focussing on cross-cultural gender differences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223800

This research aims to institutionalize Korean experience in English studies by forging infercultural communication between English texts and Korean readers, interrogating through gender studies. Beginning with the poststructuralist theory on the auth... Read More about Forging intercultural communication : Korean readers' collective responses to English feminist texts : focussing on cross-cultural gender differences.

An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean (1997)
Thesis
Edaly. (1997). An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212072

Tuna fisheries in the coastal states of the West Indian Ocean (WIO) have been at the centre of the social, economic and political development of the region. Their significance in creating employment, providing food, and generating revenue for the peo... Read More about An investigation into effective management structure for tuna resources in the West Indian Ocean.

Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates (1997)
Thesis
Nedwell, S. F. (1997). Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218118

Copper tolerance has been investigated in Nereis diversicolor and Corophium volutator from three different estuaries; the Humber, Alaw and Dulas, and intraspecific variation in the responses to copper of both these animals were examined. Sediment con... Read More about Intraspecific variation in the responses to copper by two estuarine invertebrates.