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Identity, war and the state in India : the case of the Nagas (2004)
Thesis
Franke, M. (2004). Identity, war and the state in India : the case of the Nagas. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216761

This thesis is a political history of the Nagas of the Naga hills, from the 1820s to the 1960s. By drawing on a wealth of primary sources unutilised hithero, and an extensive contextualisation with comparative and theoretical literature, it seeks to... Read More about Identity, war and the state in India : the case of the Nagas.

Evaluation of narrative interview as an assessment method (2004)
Thesis
Chheda, B. M. B. (2004). Evaluation of narrative interview as an assessment method. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215123

This thesis examines the role of the narrative interview as an assessment method. The main aim of the study was to ascertain the value of subjective and holistic methods of assessment in facilitating and enabling psychological processes. Traditional... Read More about Evaluation of narrative interview as an assessment method.

Aspects of Portuguese rule in the Arabian Gulf, 1521-1622 (2004)
Thesis
Salman, M. H. (2004). Aspects of Portuguese rule in the Arabian Gulf, 1521-1622. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212490

This study deals with Portuguese rule over the Arabian Gulf from 1521, after the occupation of Hormuz, Bahrain and Qatif, to 1622 when Portuguese power declined after the capture of Hormuz by an English-Persian alliance. The work is organised into... Read More about Aspects of Portuguese rule in the Arabian Gulf, 1521-1622.

The link between mental health, social and emotional vulnerability and life chances: school based early identification of socially and emotionally vulnerable adolescents in a deprived urban community (2004)
Thesis
Kendall, H. J. (2004). The link between mental health, social and emotional vulnerability and life chances: school based early identification of socially and emotionally vulnerable adolescents in a deprived urban community. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212438

The objectives of this work are to: - Explore the concept of adolescent vulnerability; - Establish easily administered, reliable means of early identification of the most vulnerable; and - Suggest some school level interventions. This researc... Read More about The link between mental health, social and emotional vulnerability and life chances: school based early identification of socially and emotionally vulnerable adolescents in a deprived urban community.

Pre-treatment of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass with hyperbaric oxygen : a prospective randomised double-blind evaluation of inflammatory response and neurocognitive outcome (2004)
Thesis
Alex, J. (2004). Pre-treatment of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass with hyperbaric oxygen : a prospective randomised double-blind evaluation of inflammatory response and neurocognitive outcome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215128

Over the past few decades, implementation of findings from scientific research and incorporation of technological advances into practice have produced a significant reduction in the morbidity and mortality from coronary revascularisation. Despite the... Read More about Pre-treatment of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass with hyperbaric oxygen : a prospective randomised double-blind evaluation of inflammatory response and neurocognitive outcome.

Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context (2004)
Thesis
Clayton, J. W. O. C. S. T. (2004). Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214864

This PhD thesis introduces a new ideal-type problem context of rule-bound systems. The thesis has been generated through a belief in the ability of metaphor to make the abstract visible, its capacity to make the unfamiliar familiar, and its effective... Read More about Interaction with rule-bound systems : introducing a new 'ideal type' problem context.

The integration of information and communication technology into basic education schools in Oman: a study of teachers' use of ICT and the influence of related factors (2004)
Thesis
Al-Majeeni, A. O. (2004). The integration of information and communication technology into basic education schools in Oman: a study of teachers' use of ICT and the influence of related factors. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212454

This study investigates teachers' use of Information and Communication technology (ICT) in Basic Education schools in Oman. The introduction of ICT was a reform in the education system embarked upon in 1998 which aimed to transfer the schools from th... Read More about The integration of information and communication technology into basic education schools in Oman: a study of teachers' use of ICT and the influence of related factors.

Longitudinal examination of neurocognitive function and community functioning in patients with recent onset and chronic schizophrenia (2004)
Thesis
Roberts, K. H. (2004). Longitudinal examination of neurocognitive function and community functioning in patients with recent onset and chronic schizophrenia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217464

Introduction The importance of quantifying the impact of illness on functional abilities is well recognised. Previous research has indicated that the cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia may have considerable functional significance (G... Read More about Longitudinal examination of neurocognitive function and community functioning in patients with recent onset and chronic schizophrenia.

Elements of myth in the modern theatre, with special reference to current theatre in Oman (2004)
Thesis
Al Lawati, A. K. A. J. (2004). Elements of myth in the modern theatre, with special reference to current theatre in Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212360

This study focuses on the relationship between myth in its classical and modern definition and the theatre, and how the developing Omani theatre can Benefit from western and Arabian experiences in this field. The study shows how myths, around the wor... Read More about Elements of myth in the modern theatre, with special reference to current theatre in Oman.

Divergent femininities in British film, 1945-59 (2004)
Thesis
Williams, M. J. (2004). Divergent femininities in British film, 1945-59. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216643

British cinema of the post-war period has often been characterised as anodyne in terms of gender relations, with the exciting 'wicked ladies' of the war years erased in favour of more conservative versions of femininity. Recent writing (Geraghty, 200... Read More about Divergent femininities in British film, 1945-59.

Data input for scientific visualization (2004)
Thesis
Mathers, C. (2004). Data input for scientific visualization. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222475

Since the development of the modular visualization environment, the users of such gen­eral software have had to face the problems of file input Simply put, the range and complexity of different file formats has prevented the developers of visualizati... Read More about Data input for scientific visualization.

Authorship, form and narrative in the television plays of Alan Clarke, 1967-89 (2004)
Thesis
Rolinson, D. (2004). Authorship, form and narrative in the television plays of Alan Clarke, 1967-89. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213121

This thesis places the themes and approaches of the British director Alan Clarke within various contexts: the institutional contexts in which he worked, critical and theoretical debates on television form, and the methodological problems which are in... Read More about Authorship, form and narrative in the television plays of Alan Clarke, 1967-89.

Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe (2004)
Thesis
Collins, P. (2004). Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218798

This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of regional development in the 21st century by looking at the effects of policy and the reality behind adapting to the information age. This work investigates four broad themes, the first of wh... Read More about Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe.

Training for the whole person : an exploration of possibilities for enhancing the spiritual dimension of police training (2004)
Thesis
Smith, J. A. (2004). Training for the whole person : an exploration of possibilities for enhancing the spiritual dimension of police training. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215817

[Synopsis:] Many organisations emphasised the importance of its employees and phrases like "Our people are our most important asset" were common. The author suggested that if people were to be motivated and committed to that organisation, these phra... Read More about Training for the whole person : an exploration of possibilities for enhancing the spiritual dimension of police training.

Foaming and anti-foaming of nonionic surfactant solutions (2004)
Thesis
Haynes, M. D. (2004). Foaming and anti-foaming of nonionic surfactant solutions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218525

Foam is important for many processes such as enhanced oil recovery and firefighting. Although a large volume of foam is desirable for these particular applications, for other applications it needs to be suppressed, for example, in washing machines. I... Read More about Foaming and anti-foaming of nonionic surfactant solutions.

Nationalism and regional integration arrangements : a case study of Indonesia and the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (2004)
Thesis
Chandra, A. C. (2004). Nationalism and regional integration arrangements : a case study of Indonesia and the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212552

This thesis analyses the relationship between Indonesian nationalism and ASEAN regional integration, with specific reference to the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). Traditionally, the relationship between nationalism and regionalism has most often... Read More about Nationalism and regional integration arrangements : a case study of Indonesia and the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

Optical characterisation of quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) for gas sensing applications (2004)
Thesis
Lai, K. T. (2004). Optical characterisation of quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) for gas sensing applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212398

Although much work has been done on λ∼5-12 μm quantum well infrared photodetectors (QvWPs), the distinctive feature of this project is the use of strain compensated materials on InP substrates, AIAs (tensile) and InGaAs (compressive), to achieve shor... Read More about Optical characterisation of quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) for gas sensing applications.