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Unplanned childbearing in Kenya: the socio-demographic correlates and the extent of repeatability among women (2002)
Journal Article
Magadi, M. (2003). Unplanned childbearing in Kenya: the socio-demographic correlates and the extent of repeatability among women. Social science & medicine, 56(1), 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536%2802%2900018-7

Unplanned pregnancies account for a substantial proportion of births in Kenya and can have a variety of negative consequences on individual women, their families, and the society as a whole. This paper examines the correlates of mistimed and unwanted... Read More about Unplanned childbearing in Kenya: the socio-demographic correlates and the extent of repeatability among women.

Development of an accredited cancer care course for HCAs (2002)
Journal Article
McCready, T., & MacDonald, J. (2002). Development of an accredited cancer care course for HCAs. Nursing standard : official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing, 16(16), 41 - 42. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2002.01.16.16.41.c3133

There is growing consensus that healthcare assistants (HCAs) need access to professional development, education and support. The authors describe a short course designed to educate and support HCAs working with cancer patients.

Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance (2002)
Report
Craig, G., Taylor, M., Bloor, K., Wilkinson, M., Syed, A., & Monro, S. (2002). Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance. Bristol: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The changing nature of the relationship between the state and the voluntary and community sectors (VCS) has been a feature in the development of social welfare in many countries over recent. In the UK, as elsewhere, the move away from state provisio... Read More about Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance.

New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working (2002)
Report
Wilkinson, M., & Craig, G. (2002). New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working. Hull: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

This study was commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, in collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA), to explore the role of councillors in partnership working. As the original... Read More about New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working.

A study of the relationship between entry qualifications and achievement of third level business studies students in Ireland, with particular reference to Cork Institute of Technology in the period 1996-2000 (2002)
Thesis
Rigney, T. J. (2002). A study of the relationship between entry qualifications and achievement of third level business studies students in Ireland, with particular reference to Cork Institute of Technology in the period 1996-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217246

This research focused on the study of entry qualifications and Third Level achievement of Business Studies Students. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were undertaken to investigate the findings.Quantitative studies of over two hundred st... Read More about A study of the relationship between entry qualifications and achievement of third level business studies students in Ireland, with particular reference to Cork Institute of Technology in the period 1996-2000.

Development and evaluation of computer-based techniques for assessing children in educational settings (2002)
Thesis
Horne, J. K. (2002). Development and evaluation of computer-based techniques for assessing children in educational settings. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217237

This thesis reports and discusses an integrated programme of research on computerised assessment in education, focussing on two themes. The aim of the first study was to develop and evaluate a computerised baseline assessment system for four to five... Read More about Development and evaluation of computer-based techniques for assessing children in educational settings.

Food safety policy and management : a case study of implementing the HACCP system in the fish industry in the Sultanate of Oman (2002)
Thesis
Al-Hosni, A. H. (2002). Food safety policy and management : a case study of implementing the HACCP system in the fish industry in the Sultanate of Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215813

Oman is one of the most important countries engaged in fishing in the Middle East. Fishing and agriculture have been traditional Omani occupations and sources of food and employment for the people in Oman. Over the last 40 years, many major food-impo... Read More about Food safety policy and management : a case study of implementing the HACCP system in the fish industry in the Sultanate of Oman.

The impact of a programme for teaching reading comprehension skills on female Saudi students in King Abdulaziz University in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah (2002)
Thesis
Alebsi, T. A. (2002). The impact of a programme for teaching reading comprehension skills on female Saudi students in King Abdulaziz University in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215244

The present thesis is concerned with the teaching of reading comprehension in Saudi Arabia. Its purpose is to explore ways of improving reading comprehension skills and to investigate the effectiveness of an Experimental Reading Programme devised by... Read More about The impact of a programme for teaching reading comprehension skills on female Saudi students in King Abdulaziz University in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

The dietary habits and health of contemporary Saudi families : a sociological study in the city of Riyadh (2002)
Thesis
Al-Abdullatief, L. A. (2002). The dietary habits and health of contemporary Saudi families : a sociological study in the city of Riyadh. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213327

This study investigates diet and dietary habits, changes in food practices and nutrition in contemporary Saudi Arabia. A survey was conducted using the questionnaire method on a sample of 310 participants drawn randomly from four different quarters o... Read More about The dietary habits and health of contemporary Saudi families : a sociological study in the city of Riyadh.

Peaceful modes of defining international boundary disputes with particular reference to the practice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring states regarding the settlement of their land boundary disputes (2002)
Thesis
Al-Zahrani, H. A. (2002). Peaceful modes of defining international boundary disputes with particular reference to the practice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring states regarding the settlement of their land boundary disputes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212570

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The main purpose of this thesis is to analyse and assess the practice of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring states with regard to the settlement of their land boundary disputes in the light of the principles of international... Read More about Peaceful modes of defining international boundary disputes with particular reference to the practice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring states regarding the settlement of their land boundary disputes.

Training needs of teachers in mainstream primary schools in Saudi Arabia in relation to pupils with SEN (2002)
Thesis
Boqlah, A. A. (2002). Training needs of teachers in mainstream primary schools in Saudi Arabia in relation to pupils with SEN. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210178

This study explores perceptions of the competencies of Saudi primary school teachers, and their training needs, to teach pupils with special educational needs in mainstream classes, in the light of the recent trend to inclusion. The research was carr... Read More about Training needs of teachers in mainstream primary schools in Saudi Arabia in relation to pupils with SEN.

India: Some Perceptions of Race and Empire (2002)
Book Chapter
Omissi, D. (2002). India: Some Perceptions of Race and Empire. In D. Omissi, & A. S. Thompson (Eds.), The impact of the South African War (215-232). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230598294_12

This chapter’s main concern is how the South African War, and its aftermath, insinuated itself into Indian political and public life. The chapter will address four main questions: (1) What place did India, and the Indian Army, occupy in British strat... Read More about India: Some Perceptions of Race and Empire.

Estimating travel-related effects of population distribution in the provision of domicilliary care to the elderly as a basis for improved PSS funding decisions (2002)
Report
Hindle, G. (2002). Estimating travel-related effects of population distribution in the provision of domicilliary care to the elderly as a basis for improved PSS funding decisions

This project was concerned with identifying the contribution to the costs of home care and day centre provision of geographical and spatial factors. Generally the quantum of costs influenced in this way has been seriously underestimated in previous w... Read More about Estimating travel-related effects of population distribution in the provision of domicilliary care to the elderly as a basis for improved PSS funding decisions.

Business and delays in port reform in Brazil (2002)
Journal Article
DOCTOR, M. (2002). Business and delays in port reform in Brazil. Brazilian journal of political economy = Revisita de economia politica, 22(2), 273-296. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31572002-1013

The case of port modernization reform in Brazil encapsules the problems Brazilian reformers face. Although reform legislation was passed in 1993 (Law 8.630/93), many obstacles remain for full implementation of its provision. This article focuses on h... Read More about Business and delays in port reform in Brazil.