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Approaches to the optimizing control problem (1988)
Journal Article
Ellis, J. E., Kambhampati, C., Sheng, G., & Roberts, P. D. (1988). Approaches to the optimizing control problem. International Journal of Systems Science, 19(10), 1969-1985. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207728808964092

The selection of the steady-state controls which enable a system to operate in an optimum manner is the optimizing control problem. An examination of direct and adaptive model-based approaches to this problem is made. In the direct approach, system m... Read More about Approaches to the optimizing control problem.

Intelligent assembly in flexible automation (1988)
Thesis
Selke, K. K. W. (1988). Intelligent assembly in flexible automation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215062

This work investigates the automation of assembly cells and the need to incorporate sensor-guided decision techniques. The experience of industry in this area is examined by observing a real cell on the shop floor. From the collected data conclusions... Read More about Intelligent assembly in flexible automation.

The Organisation of African Unity and the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa (1988)
Thesis
Abdul-Razaq, M. A. (1988). The Organisation of African Unity and the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210295

The adoption of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (AFCHPR) on 17 June 1981 by the O. A. U. Assembly of Heads of States and Government is, singly, the most significant act in the field of Human Rights protection in Africa. The Charter en... Read More about The Organisation of African Unity and the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa.

Beliefs, culture and circumstance : a critical examination of the concept of professional ideology in relation to the health and social services (1988)
Thesis
Dalley, G. (1988). Beliefs, culture and circumstance : a critical examination of the concept of professional ideology in relation to the health and social services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218501

The research described in this thesis is concerned with examining the views of a range of health and social service professionals towards policies devised by central government in the mid-1970s, relating to the care of particular patient or client gr... Read More about Beliefs, culture and circumstance : a critical examination of the concept of professional ideology in relation to the health and social services.

Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective (1988)
Preprint / Working Paper
Visvalingam, M. Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective

From the Introduction:
The aims of this paper are two-fold. The paper seeks to provide
support for the ICA proposition that there is a need to redefine
cartography and maps. It then explores the various issues which may
either provide guidelines... Read More about Cartography, geographical information systems and maps in perspective.

An analytical study of the utilization of classroom verbal interaction in social studies teaching in the secondary schools of the State of Bahrain (1988)
Thesis
Al-Mosawi, N. H. (1988). An analytical study of the utilization of classroom verbal interaction in social studies teaching in the secondary schools of the State of Bahrain. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220439

Analyzing Classroom Verbal Interaction (CVI) by means of systematic observation is not receiving sufficient attention in the field of education in Bahrain. The present study aims mainly at finding out the actual situation in the field of the utilizat... Read More about An analytical study of the utilization of classroom verbal interaction in social studies teaching in the secondary schools of the State of Bahrain.

Toward spring and all : the gestation of William Carlos Williams' poetic (1988)
Thesis
Figgis, S. E. (1988). Toward spring and all : the gestation of William Carlos Williams' poetic. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219256

This thesis argues that Williams struggled against the spectres of nationaI and personal influence in order to make his poetry both original and relevant to the modern American condition. He worked in a context of great cultural upheaval during the f... Read More about Toward spring and all : the gestation of William Carlos Williams' poetic.

Charlotte Bronte and the uses of creative writing : a study in function and form (1988)
Thesis
Bemelmans, J. W. M. (1988). Charlotte Bronte and the uses of creative writing : a study in function and form. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214368

This study examines the functions of Bronte's "scribblemania" at each stage of her intellectual and emotional development, as well as the narrative forms, many originating in the exceptional visual qualities of her imagination, which she employed to... Read More about Charlotte Bronte and the uses of creative writing : a study in function and form.

The early career of Thomas, Lord Howard, Earl of Surrey and third Duke of Norfolk, 1474-c.1525 (1988)
Thesis
Vokes, S. E. (1988). The early career of Thomas, Lord Howard, Earl of Surrey and third Duke of Norfolk, 1474-c.1525. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210336

Why another thesis on the third duke of Norfolk, and why, in particular, a partial one? It is true that two competent studies of the duke have been made in relatively recent times; the first an M.A. thesis submitted in the University of Nottingham in... Read More about The early career of Thomas, Lord Howard, Earl of Surrey and third Duke of Norfolk, 1474-c.1525.

The development strategy of the People's Revolutionary Government : the political economy of economic transformation in Grenada, 1979-1983 (1988)
Thesis
Smith, C. A. (1988). The development strategy of the People's Revolutionary Government : the political economy of economic transformation in Grenada, 1979-1983. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217138

This study seeks to fill a critical gap in the burgeoning literature on the Grenada Revolution, viz, the attempt of the People's Revolutionary Government (PRG) at economic transformation in Grenada during its brief, but eventful, period in office fro... Read More about The development strategy of the People's Revolutionary Government : the political economy of economic transformation in Grenada, 1979-1983.

Ultrasonic propagation in cancellous bone (1988)
Thesis
McKelvie, M. L. (1988). Ultrasonic propagation in cancellous bone. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215496

The thesis covers two main areas of work. The first is detailed experimental work and the second is the evaluation of existing ultrasonic theories in attempt to apply them to the propagation in cancellous bone. The work is related to a new technique... Read More about Ultrasonic propagation in cancellous bone.

Remote spectrophotometric water quality monitoring (1988)
Thesis
Clinch, J. R. (1988). Remote spectrophotometric water quality monitoring. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213291

The conventional approach to water quality monitoring is to combine periodic sampling with batch analysis in the laboratory. Such a procedure is both labour intensive and time consuming, there are likely to be sample stability and contamination probl... Read More about Remote spectrophotometric water quality monitoring.

The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs (1988)
Preprint / Working Paper
Whyatt, J. D., & Wade, P. R. The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs

Paper submitted for publication in the Bulletin of the
Society of University Cartographers.

The aim of this paper is to introduce the reader to one theme in
digital cartography, namely line simplification. The paper describes
the technique deve... Read More about The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs.

Anglo-Thai relations, 1945-1954 (1988)
Thesis
Nik Anuar Nik Mahmud. (1988). Anglo-Thai relations, 1945-1954. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217695

The aim of this thesis is to examine the Anglo-Thai relations during the period between 1945-1954, with special reference to the diplomatic, political and security aspects. This thesis begins with the discussion on the Anglo-Thai peace negotiations f... Read More about Anglo-Thai relations, 1945-1954.

New denominationalism : tendencies towards a new reformation of English Christianity (1988)
Thesis
Worsfold, A. J. (1988). New denominationalism : tendencies towards a new reformation of English Christianity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217249

The tensions which had over hundreds of years built up in the Roman Catholic Church produced the first Reformation. In England the new Anglican Church could not hold together all its elements, and the Great Ejection of 1662 saw the real beginning of... Read More about New denominationalism : tendencies towards a new reformation of English Christianity.

The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923 (1988)
Thesis
Hussaen, N. M. A. (1988). The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217227

Currently suggested systems of accounting for inflation are not the product of the 1970's but date back to the 1920's in Germany and the severe inflationary period witnessed there between 1920 and 1923. It was especially this German experience that a... Read More about The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923.

Towards a revised model of innovation in organizations (1988)
Thesis
Rahmanseresht, H. (1988). Towards a revised model of innovation in organizations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216177

Some critics of studies of innovation in organizations suggest that the process of innovation needs to receive more attention. They imply that a process study, as opposed to a survey type research, can offer a deeper insight into the nature of that p... Read More about Towards a revised model of innovation in organizations.