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Novel derivatives of sporopollenin for potential applications in solid phase organic synthesis and drug delivery (2001)
Thesis
Kettley, S. J. (2001). Novel derivatives of sporopollenin for potential applications in solid phase organic synthesis and drug delivery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212704

The outer coat (exine) of plant pollen grains and spores is composed of the material sporopollenin. Sporopollenin is exceptionally resistant to chemical and physical attack and is perhaps one of the most chemically resistant, naturally occurring orga... Read More about Novel derivatives of sporopollenin for potential applications in solid phase organic synthesis and drug delivery.

The theology of William Tyndale (2001)
Thesis
Werrell, R. S. (2001). The theology of William Tyndale. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212521

The first part of the thesis (chapters I-V) considers possible sources of Tyndale's theology. There were influences from Lollardy, Erasmus, and Luther, however, Tyndale modified these sources where he disagreed with their theology, rejecting everythi... Read More about The theology of William Tyndale.

Changing childhood in Saudi Arabia : a historical comparative study of three female generations (2001)
Thesis
Khalifa, H. K. (2001). Changing childhood in Saudi Arabia : a historical comparative study of three female generations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212281

This study initially aimed to look at children's literature, an idea inspired by three factors:

1) Debates about the need to introduce Arabic heritage to children in contemporary Arab societies, including literature.
2) Discussions regarding the... Read More about Changing childhood in Saudi Arabia : a historical comparative study of three female generations.

Gender, migration decision-making and social changes in Roi-et Province, Northeastern Thailand (2001)
Thesis
Lapthananon, P. (2001). Gender, migration decision-making and social changes in Roi-et Province, Northeastern Thailand. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212156

The main objective of this study is to examine to what extent, how and why gender issues influence the process of migration decision-making and social change through the combination of household relations and gender relations. The rationale underpinn... Read More about Gender, migration decision-making and social changes in Roi-et Province, Northeastern Thailand.

Monte Carlo simulation scheme for dendrimers satisfying detailed balance (2001)
Journal Article
Wallace, E. J., Buzza, D. M., & Read, D. J. (2001). Monte Carlo simulation scheme for dendrimers satisfying detailed balance. Macromolecules, 34(20), 7140-7146. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0104130

A lattice Monte Carlo scheme for simulating dendrimers that is widely referenced in the literature is that of Mansfield and Klushin (Macromolecules 1993, 26, 4262). However, we show that this scheme does not obey a detailed balance and propose a modi... Read More about Monte Carlo simulation scheme for dendrimers satisfying detailed balance.

Religious education and religious instruction in the Irish post-primary school curriculum in the aftermath of the introduction of an examinable, non-denominational syllabus for religious education (2001)
Thesis
Deenihan, T. J. (2001). Religious education and religious instruction in the Irish post-primary school curriculum in the aftermath of the introduction of an examinable, non-denominational syllabus for religious education. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221667

In September 2000 a new subject, religious education, was introduced to the Irish post-primary curriculum. This subject is examinable and non-denominational. The subject was introduced to sixty-seven schools in the first phase of its introduction. Th... Read More about Religious education and religious instruction in the Irish post-primary school curriculum in the aftermath of the introduction of an examinable, non-denominational syllabus for religious education.

A study of behavioural change in occupational safety in a metal works at Shenzhen, China (2001)
Thesis
Wu, H.-F. (2001). A study of behavioural change in occupational safety in a metal works at Shenzhen, China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215295

The present study applied a combined behavioural and attitudinal approach in occupational safety in a Hong Kong-based metal house in Shenzhen, China in an attempt to modify the safety behaviours and attitudes of the workers by means of posted feedbac... Read More about A study of behavioural change in occupational safety in a metal works at Shenzhen, China.

Poverty in the fisheries : a framework for analysis and intervention for Lake Victoria, Uganda (2001)
Thesis
Odongkara, K. O. (2001). Poverty in the fisheries : a framework for analysis and intervention for Lake Victoria, Uganda. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212192

The thesis is inspired by the poverty that has persisted among the fishing communities of Lake Victoria at a time of considerable cash inflow into the
fisheries from the development of the fish processing industry. There has been need for an underst... Read More about Poverty in the fisheries : a framework for analysis and intervention for Lake Victoria, Uganda.

Leadership behaviours: effects on job satisfaction, productivity and organizational commitment (2001)
Journal Article
Loke, J. (2001). Leadership behaviours: effects on job satisfaction, productivity and organizational commitment. Journal of nursing management, 9(4), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2834.2001.00231.x

Background Research in the west has shown that job satisfaction, productivity and organizational commitment are affected by leadership behaviours. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of leadership behaviours on employee outcomes in S... Read More about Leadership behaviours: effects on job satisfaction, productivity and organizational commitment.

Analysis of factors associated with maternal mortality in Kenyan hospitals (2001)
Journal Article
Magadi, M., Diamond, I., & Madise, N. (2001). Analysis of factors associated with maternal mortality in Kenyan hospitals. Journal of biosocial science, 33(3), 375-389. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021932001003753

This paper examines the association of the sociodemographic characteristics of women and the unobserved hospital factors with maternal mortality in Kenya using multilevel logistic regression. The data analysed comprise hospital records for 58,151 obs... Read More about Analysis of factors associated with maternal mortality in Kenyan hospitals.

The Pulsair 3000 tonometer - How many readings need to be taken to ensure accuracy of the average? (2001)
Journal Article
McCaghrey, G. E., & Matthews, F. E. (2001). The Pulsair 3000 tonometer - How many readings need to be taken to ensure accuracy of the average?. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 21(4), 334-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0275-5408%2800%2900040-5

Manufacturers of non-contact tonometers recommend that a number of readings are taken on each eye, and an average obtained. With the Keeler Pulsair 3000 it is advised to take four readings, and average these. This report analyses readings in 100 subj... Read More about The Pulsair 3000 tonometer - How many readings need to be taken to ensure accuracy of the average?.

Experiences of menorrhagia and hysterectomy : an exploratory study (2001)
Thesis
Crook, R. (2001). Experiences of menorrhagia and hysterectomy : an exploratory study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222079

Hysterectomy is the second most commonly performed women’s operation today, and yet still ‘the psychological implications remain obscure’ (Meikle, 1977; p i28). Previous research focused on whether hysterectomy ‘caused’ psychological distress, but wa... Read More about Experiences of menorrhagia and hysterectomy : an exploratory study.

A personal construct theory approach to addressing adherence in an adolescent asthmatic population (2001)
Thesis
Lakin, J. A. (2001). A personal construct theory approach to addressing adherence in an adolescent asthmatic population. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216976

This study is an exploratory investigation into understanding adherence behaviour in a random sample of 13 asthmatic adolescents selected from a General Practice population. Personal Construct Theory is used as a theoretical and methodological framew... Read More about A personal construct theory approach to addressing adherence in an adolescent asthmatic population.