Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (3475)

Anglo-Dutch trade flows 1955-75 : their effects on, and consequences for, Dutch port development and planning (1985)
Thesis
Deakin, F. R. (1985). Anglo-Dutch trade flows 1955-75 : their effects on, and consequences for, Dutch port development and planning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215351

In the last few decades Dutch port planning has increasingly become dominated by the spectacular growth of the main port in the Dutch national seaport range, Rotterdam. The success of this port has resulted in it becoming a model for seaport developm... Read More about Anglo-Dutch trade flows 1955-75 : their effects on, and consequences for, Dutch port development and planning.

A study of children's misconceptions in science and the effectiveness of a related programme of teacher training in Pakistan (1985)
Thesis
Iqbal, M. Z. (1985). A study of children's misconceptions in science and the effectiveness of a related programme of teacher training in Pakistan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220915

The study comprised an investigation of children's misconceptions in science with the intention this should provide a base for further research linked to a wider programme of the improvement of science education in Pakistan.

The investigation was... Read More about A study of children's misconceptions in science and the effectiveness of a related programme of teacher training in Pakistan.

The cognitive representation of the large-scale environment (1985)
Thesis
Smith, P. (. C. (1985). The cognitive representation of the large-scale environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218587

This thesis is concerned with the processes involved in the acquisition and use of cognitive representations of the large-scale environment, or 'cognitive mapping'. The first half of the thesis reviews relevant literature in three main sections. Firs... Read More about The cognitive representation of the large-scale environment.

Laser-generated ultrasound with applications to non-destructive evaluation (1985)
Thesis
Cooper, J. A. (1985). Laser-generated ultrasound with applications to non-destructive evaluation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4421453

The generation of ultrasound by laser interaction with materials was first studied by White in 1963. Since this time work has been published on both generation in liquids and solids using CW and pulsed lasers. It was first noted by Bondarenko in 1976... Read More about Laser-generated ultrasound with applications to non-destructive evaluation.

Public key cryptosystems : theory, application and implementation (1985)
Thesis
McAuley, A. J. (1985). Public key cryptosystems : theory, application and implementation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217629

The determination of an individual's right to privacy is mainly a nontechnical matter, but the pragmatics of providing it is the central concern of the cryptographer. This thesis has sought answers to some of the outstanding issues in cryptography. I... Read More about Public key cryptosystems : theory, application and implementation.

A history of "Hymns ancient and modern" (1985)
Thesis
Wilkinson, R. W. (1985). A history of "Hymns ancient and modern". (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215354

When the first Edition was published in 1861, Hymns Ancient and Modern Was just one of many collections of hymns. However, it rapidly established itself as the most popular of all. The subject of this thesis is the way that the Proprietors reacted to... Read More about A history of "Hymns ancient and modern".

Social conditioning versus biological determinism : a study of the women characters in the 'minor' novels of Thomas Hardy (1985)
Thesis
Thomas, J. 1. (1985). Social conditioning versus biological determinism : a study of the women characters in the 'minor' novels of Thomas Hardy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215533

The popular and critical consensus with regard to the novels of Thomas Hardy is that they exemplify a fatalistic or pessimistic philosophy consequent upon their author's early contact with evolutionary thought. One of the functions of this thesis is... Read More about Social conditioning versus biological determinism : a study of the women characters in the 'minor' novels of Thomas Hardy.

Aspects of religion and society in the province of Zeeland (Netherlands) in the nineteenth century (1985)
Thesis
Wintle, M. J. (1985). Aspects of religion and society in the province of Zeeland (Netherlands) in the nineteenth century. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217064

The body of the thesis has three major components: an assessment of the state of historical work and historical thinking concerning Zeeland since 1800; a study of church affiliation, and reactions to secularization; and an attempt to gauge the effect... Read More about Aspects of religion and society in the province of Zeeland (Netherlands) in the nineteenth century.

Small farmer participation in the institutional credit market : a Thai case study (1985)
Thesis
Webster, C. J. (1985). Small farmer participation in the institutional credit market : a Thai case study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215746

The central task of this thesis is to understand why the institutional credit disbursed by rural credit programmes (RCPs) in developing countries tends to by-pass the small farmers to whom it is frequently directed. In undertaking this task, a number... Read More about Small farmer participation in the institutional credit market : a Thai case study.

Studies on some responses of Carcinus maenas (L.) and other brachyurans to hypoxia and aerial exposure (1985)
Thesis
Johnson, I. T. (1985). Studies on some responses of Carcinus maenas (L.) and other brachyurans to hypoxia and aerial exposure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216790

This work comprises a series of investigations of the effects of changes in environmental oxygen levels, which occur with hypoxia or aerial exposure, on the osmo-regulatory capacity, acid-base balance and general respiratory physiology of brachyuran... Read More about Studies on some responses of Carcinus maenas (L.) and other brachyurans to hypoxia and aerial exposure.

Structural and electrical characteristics of CdS-Cu2S thin film solar cells (1985)
Thesis
Hariri, A. K. (1985). Structural and electrical characteristics of CdS-Cu2S thin film solar cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211436

A study has been made of a variety of factors influencing the efficiency and operational stability of front-wall CdS-Cu2S solar cells. In the course of this work -1 cm2 cells were fabricated with conversion efficiency of up to 8% without attempting t... Read More about Structural and electrical characteristics of CdS-Cu2S thin film solar cells.

An investigation of rehabilitation with special reference to lower limb amputation (1985)
Thesis
Crowther, H. (1985). An investigation of rehabilitation with special reference to lower limb amputation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217626

An investigation was carried out into rehabilitation. The author sought to clarify what appeared to be contradictory practices and the underlying issues. The study centred on the treatment of those who have lost lower limbs but the investigation was... Read More about An investigation of rehabilitation with special reference to lower limb amputation.

US foreign policy and national development in the Caribbean, 1960-1976 (1984)
Thesis
Evans, S. H. (1984). US foreign policy and national development in the Caribbean, 1960-1976. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215528

The Caribbean has long been an area of intense US interest and activity. Yet at the same time, the United States has failed to articulate a distinctive Caribbean policy, separate from its policy towards Latin America. In part, this failure has result... Read More about US foreign policy and national development in the Caribbean, 1960-1976.

Social change and religious experience : aspects of rural society in south Lincolnshire with specific reference to Primitive Methodism, 1815-1875 (1984)
Thesis
Ambler, R. W. (1984). Social change and religious experience : aspects of rural society in south Lincolnshire with specific reference to Primitive Methodism, 1815-1875. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211650

During the nineteenth century there were considerable changes in the social life and economy of south  Lincolnshire. Rapid population growth to the middle of the century and agricultural change led to the  development of new ways of life among the pe... Read More about Social change and religious experience : aspects of rural society in south Lincolnshire with specific reference to Primitive Methodism, 1815-1875.

Gender relations and teacher-pupil interaction in four northern primary schools (1984)
Thesis
Clarricoates, K. M. (1984). Gender relations and teacher-pupil interaction in four northern primary schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211663

The thesis examines the way in which the classroom practices of teachers use gender as a means of  categorisation, organisation and control and help to create and/or perpetuate particular perceptions and expectations of gender behaviour and rela... Read More about Gender relations and teacher-pupil interaction in four northern primary schools.

Subordinacy and spectral analysis of Schrödinger operators (1984)
Thesis
Gilbert, D. J. (1984). Subordinacy and spectral analysis of Schrödinger operators. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211431

This thesis is concerned with the spectral analysis of Schrödinger operators with central potentials, and some related aspects of scattering theory. After an introductory discussion on the aims of the thesis and its relation to existing work, the bac... Read More about Subordinacy and spectral analysis of Schrödinger operators.

An analysis of the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behaviour in psychology (1984)
Thesis
Connally, S. R. (1984). An analysis of the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behaviour in psychology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219699

Psychology, as a separate scientific discipline, was derived from philosophy and physiology and, in part, adopted their concepts and language. Initially psychology perceived its subject matter to be volition, among other mental constructs. In respons... Read More about An analysis of the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behaviour in psychology.

The effects of natural convection during solidification : granular flow (1984)
Thesis
Guenigault, R. A. (1984). The effects of natural convection during solidification : granular flow. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221134

It is a purpose of this thesis to present numerical results on the inward solidification of spheres and (horizontal) cylinders filled with liquid which is initially at a temperature above the fusion temperature. The changes in density within the liqu... Read More about The effects of natural convection during solidification : granular flow.

Accounting for sudden death : a sociological study of the coroner system (1984)
Thesis
Fenwick, J. (1984). Accounting for sudden death : a sociological study of the coroner system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211667

The study examines the work of the coroner. The thesis is sociological in orientation and method, drawing where necessary from other disciplines, e.g. law, philosophy. The study concentrates upon the nature of coroners' categorisations and the produc... Read More about Accounting for sudden death : a sociological study of the coroner system.