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Housebuilding procurement approaches: A systematic literature review
Conference Proceeding
Robertson, A. Housebuilding procurement approaches: A systematic literature review. In S. Kelly (Ed.),

Current research within housebuilding procurement is based on project management approaches and theories from the infrastructure construction sector. This research uses a systematic literature review to synthesise research focused on housebuilding pr... Read More about Housebuilding procurement approaches: A systematic literature review.

Non-Linear Implications of Credit Ratings in the Selection of Capital Providers and their Validity as Hidden Information Indicators
Thesis
Syed, Z. A. Non-Linear Implications of Credit Ratings in the Selection of Capital Providers and their Validity as Hidden Information Indicators. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The Credit Ratings (CR) and Capital Structure (CR-CS) hypothesis asserts that CR influence firms' debt levels. This study argues that CR as an indicator of hidden information is more influential in determining the choice of Capital Providers (CP). Us... Read More about Non-Linear Implications of Credit Ratings in the Selection of Capital Providers and their Validity as Hidden Information Indicators.

Academic library use in the Google era
Presentation / Conference
Alazemi, T., Chen, Y., & Kutar, M. Academic library use in the Google era. Presented at UKAIS 2016, Oxford, UK

Academic websites provided by academic libraries face challenges to their utility stemming from the rapid developments in information and communication technology (ICT). These developments have created diverse options and channels for information sou... Read More about Academic library use in the Google era.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
Thesis
Ahmad, A. (in press). Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study has argued that conventional microfinance has failed to serve a large number of Muslim consumers worldwide, which provided an opportunity to interest free microfinance to emerge as a subsector within the microfinance industry to serve this... Read More about Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry.

Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999
Thesis
Patman, C. (in press). Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since the first attempt to indict a corporation for gross negligence manslaughter in the 1920’s, legal reform surrounding corporate manslaughter has been discussed in political and legal arenas. This research answers the question of whether missed o... Read More about Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999.

An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information
Thesis
Temile, S. (in press). An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study examines the effects of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the quality of published financial statements in Nigeria. The study uses entire non-financial firms listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exch... Read More about An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information.

A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts
Thesis
Swannack, K. (in press). A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts. (Thesis). University of Salford

A gap in the E-learning literature suggests that attempts to realize research into the design of learning technologies that are conducive to user modification and that support a global set of learners, are still fraught with numerous problems directl... Read More about A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts.

Banking regulation and supervision in Nigeria : an analysis of the effects of banking reforms on bank performance and financial stability
Thesis
Wapmuk, S. Banking regulation and supervision in Nigeria : an analysis of the effects of banking reforms on bank performance and financial stability. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study analyses the effects of banking regulation and supervision on the performance and stability of Nigerian deposit money banks (DMBs) over the period of 2000 – 2013. Research in the area of banking regulation and supervision has gained consid... Read More about Banking regulation and supervision in Nigeria : an analysis of the effects of banking reforms on bank performance and financial stability.