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Additive manufacturing implementation in healthcare systems : a supply chain perspective
Thesis
Chaldoupis, K. (in press). Additive manufacturing implementation in healthcare systems : a supply chain perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

Additive Manufacturing (AM), or “3D Printing”, also called the ‘Third Industrial Revolution’, allows companies and individuals to “print-out” solid objects layer-by-layer based on access to 3-dimensional computer data. Several authors have pointed ou... Read More about Additive manufacturing implementation in healthcare systems : a supply chain perspective.

Educational technology adoption in leading Ghanaian state university business school
Thesis
Nii laryeafio, M. (in press). Educational technology adoption in leading Ghanaian state university business school. (Thesis). University of Salford

Today, the rapid growth of the use of technology in education has substantially increased the focus and relevance of educational technology research. This study addresses the question of whether technology can provide significant support in teaching... Read More about Educational technology adoption in leading Ghanaian state university business school.

The field behind the screen : social capital and the social media communications of a football club brand
Thesis
Fenton, A. (in press). The field behind the screen : social capital and the social media communications of a football club brand. (Thesis). University of Salford

Football is an incredibly popular sport around the world. It boasts hundreds of millions of networked fans interacting with their favourite clubs through social media channels and content. This study aimed to discover how social media is used by fans... Read More about The field behind the screen : social capital and the social media communications of a football club brand.

Statistical modelling of training and performance using power output and heart rate data collected in the field
Thesis
Al-Otaibi, N. (in press). Statistical modelling of training and performance using power output and heart rate data collected in the field. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis develops statistical models of performance and training that make use of
power output and heart rate data. These data were collected during training and
competition, and were recorded every five seconds using a power meter and heart rat... Read More about Statistical modelling of training and performance using power output and heart rate data collected in the field.

The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan
Thesis
Alkayed, H. (in press). The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study focuses on investigating the determinants and consequences of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) in Jordan. The study examines factors that influences CSR disclosure extent and quality, such as corporate characteristics (siz... Read More about The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan.

Modelling and simulation for the joint optimisation of inspection maintenance and spare parts inventory in multi-line production settings
Thesis
Zahedi-Hosseini, F. (in press). Modelling and simulation for the joint optimisation of inspection maintenance and spare parts inventory in multi-line production settings. (Thesis). University of Salford

A simulation methodology is developed to model the joint optimisation of preventive maintenance and spare parts inventory in multi-line settings. The multi-line machines are subject to failure, based on the delay-time concept, and a selection of poli... Read More about Modelling and simulation for the joint optimisation of inspection maintenance and spare parts inventory in multi-line production settings.

Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing
Thesis
Zhang, H. (in press). Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing. (Thesis). Business School

Many studies have acknowledged the importance of cause-related marketing (CRM) (e.g. Steckstor, 2011; Guerreiro et al., 2016) and increasing consumer cynicism about it (e.g. Johansen, 2016). Although the topic of consumer cynicism has attracted incre... Read More about Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing.

National governance, corporate governance and firm performance : empirical evidence from two MENA countries ‒ Jordan and UAE
Thesis
Almustafa, H. (in press). National governance, corporate governance and firm performance : empirical evidence from two MENA countries ‒ Jordan and UAE. (Thesis). University of Salford

Experts’ analysis of the report conducted by The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) in 2011 shows that weak governance practices have been among the key causes, or at least exacerbate, the recent financial crisis and the severe corporate fail... Read More about National governance, corporate governance and firm performance : empirical evidence from two MENA countries ‒ Jordan and UAE.

The determinants of microfinance institutions’ capital structure around the world
Thesis
Shettima, U. (in press). The determinants of microfinance institutions’ capital structure around the world. (Thesis). University of Salford

An enduring problem facing microfinance institutions is access to funding. This study investigates the determinants of MFIs access to funding using a comprehensive measure of capital structure. The design of the study takes account three gaps in our... Read More about The determinants of microfinance institutions’ capital structure around the world.