All 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.

The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions
Thesis
El Nemr, W. The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Construction claims are a fact of life on all projects across the world. In an attempt to safeguard themselves against the risk of claims, employers utilise time bar clauses in construction contracts to waive the contractor’s entitlement to any addi... Read More about The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions.

The phylogeography of Cheracebus species located in the Rio Negro basin and its implications for our understanding of the historical biogeography of Amazonia
Thesis
Green, A. The phylogeography of Cheracebus species located in the Rio Negro basin and its implications for our understanding of the historical biogeography of Amazonia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Amazon holds the greatest primate diversity in the world. To date, little is known about how tis diversity originated. Recent evidence points to the role of rivers as important geographical barriers to primates and potential engines of speciation... Read More about The phylogeography of Cheracebus species located in the Rio Negro basin and its implications for our understanding of the historical biogeography of Amazonia.

An evaluation of the impact of gaming technology on learning
Thesis
Alkandari, A. (2016). An evaluation of the impact of gaming technology on learning. (Thesis). University of Salford

Education systems continue to face extensive challenges stemming from the on-going technological revolution, and e-books have now become one of the most important resources for learning. The majority of university students today use e-books to perfor... Read More about An evaluation of the impact of gaming technology on learning.

Stakeholder engagement to enhance integrated water management in the context of a river basin in Portugal
Thesis
Teixeira Cardoso Gamboa, M. Stakeholder engagement to enhance integrated water management in the context of a river basin in Portugal. (Thesis). Salford University

The purpose of this research is to define a framework for the enhancement and commitment of public participation in the context of river basin management (RBM) in Portugal based on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) to achieve... Read More about Stakeholder engagement to enhance integrated water management in the context of a river basin in Portugal.

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.

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.

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.

Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation
Thesis
Al Rashid, W. Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisations pursue Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to achieve improvements in their performance. However, the literature reports that organisations that implement ERP systems still suffer from a gap between the promised ERP benefits vers... Read More about Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation.

Econometric model for the Libyan economy : 1970-2006
Thesis
Ruhaet, H. Econometric model for the Libyan economy : 1970-2006. (Thesis). University of Salford

The implicit aim in this kind of study, especially within developing countries, is to provide a tool that allows an economic decision maker to stand on solid ground and to reduce the problems that arise from the stochastic decisions in such countries... Read More about Econometric model for the Libyan economy : 1970-2006.

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.