Outputs (16)

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experiences of non-native English-speaking doctoral candidates in the successful completion of study (2020)
Thesis
Hardman, M. An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experiences of non-native English-speaking doctoral candidates in the successful completion of study. (Thesis). University of Salford

The slow completion of doctoral degrees is a serious concern; for students, supervisors, departments, institutions and economies. Themes such as the supervisor relationship have been well documented, however, there is a paucity of literature on the u... Read More about An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experiences of non-native English-speaking doctoral candidates in the successful completion of study.

Development of training programmes provided for academic staff of Libyan universities (2015)
Thesis
staff of Libyan universities. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines the implementation of Training Programmes (TPs) for the academic staff (AS) in Libyan Universities (LUs), where AS are key members of this community and supporting their continuing professional development to underpin excellence i... Read More about Development of training programmes provided for academic staff of Libyan universities.

“Anyone there?”: online problem-based learning within academic development (2011)
Thesis
Nerantzi, C. “Anyone there?”: online problem-based learning within academic development. (Dissertation). Edinburgh Napier University

At the heart of this research project is Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in online settings within Academic Development (AD). A small scale trial was carried out over a period of 6 months with a group of academic developers and individuals who teach or... Read More about “Anyone there?”: online problem-based learning within academic development.

Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping (1995)
Thesis
Hogg, M. Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping. (Thesis). University of Manchester

This research examines intermediate patterns of joint consumption whereby
constellations, anti constellations and configurations are seen as representing patterns of
consumption which lie between the traditional micro (product-centred) and macro
(... Read More about Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping.

Digital Prototype Framework for Understanding Building Information Modelling Adoption: Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms
Thesis
Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Globally, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has solidified its position in bringing efficiency to the construction industry. However, the shift to its adoption and implementation in emerging markets such as Nigeria has brought distortion to both t... Read More about Digital Prototype Framework for Understanding Building Information Modelling Adoption: Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms.

Coordination and management of information for construction design projects - a framework for Portugal
Thesis
Biscaya, S. Coordination and management of information for construction design projects - a framework for Portugal. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the construction industry in Portugal, the coordination and management of information for construction design projects has been neglected. The use of classification systems and protocols for the communication of information amongst the different s... Read More about Coordination and management of information for construction design projects - a framework for Portugal.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
Thesis
Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.

The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry
Thesis
Elmagri, M. The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisations are becoming more complex and diverse in responding to globalisation and to internal and external changes, and this complexity makes them more vulnerable to different types of organisational conflict. One study stated that Libyan Cement... Read More about The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry.

Project maintenance : the case of rural drinking-water in Malawi
Thesis
Chisenga, B. Project maintenance : the case of rural drinking-water in Malawi. (Thesis). University of Salford, Manchester

There is an investment of hand-pump technology to improve provision of safe drinking-water for the stakeholder end-users in rural sub-Saharan regions of Africa, yet there are challenges to maintain the assets. In rural drinking-water projects, end-u... Read More about Project maintenance : the case of rural drinking-water in Malawi.

Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi
Thesis
Alnaqbi, Y. Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi. (Thesis). University of Salford

Developed countries has long been paying attention to performance management (PM) field. Team and individual performance were always part of PM framework that were an area for research and development. Countries as well as oorganizations have increa... Read More about Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi.