The significance and co-dependency of 'robustness' in PFI projects : a granting authority perspective (2012)
Thesis

The Private Finance Initiative or PFI since its introduction by the UK
Government in 1992 has been widely used in the delivery of public service
provision. Furthermore, PFI has been encompassed under a large umbrella of
collaboration known as Publ... Read More about The significance and co-dependency of 'robustness' in PFI projects : a granting authority perspective.

Contextualising the use of Human Resource Information Systems : an interpretive case study of the Jordanian mobile telecommunication industry (2012)
Thesis

This research aims to explore the contextual settings surrounding the use of Human
Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Jordanian Mobile Telecommunication
Companies. The main intent is to analyse the supporting and hindering factors
affecting th... Read More about Contextualising the use of Human Resource Information Systems : an interpretive case study of the Jordanian mobile telecommunication industry.

Sequential regression techniques with application to the individual sprint in track cycling (2012)
Thesis

The research work described in this thesis is concerned with processes comprising a sequence
of stages, where states and actions taken during each stage influence the outcome at the end of
the process. Statistical analysis of such processes using s... Read More about Sequential regression techniques with application to the individual sprint in track cycling.

Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis (2012)
Thesis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition influenced by the
load on the knee (i.e. External Knee Adduction Moment (EKAM)). Clinical
guidelines recommend exercise and education with knee OA. Open kinetic chain
strengthening exe... Read More about Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis.

Sustaining independent filmmaking in the age of the internet : the case of audience building (2012)
Thesis

The Internet has brought new hope to independent filmmakers - hope of turning
filmmaking into a sustainable undertaking. The Hunt for Gollum recreates and extends
a blockbuster movie on little financial resources. The Cosmonaut is funded with
the... Read More about Sustaining independent filmmaking in the age of the internet : the case of audience building.

Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla (2012)
Thesis

The European eel, Anguilla anguilla, is an important catadromous fish that has been
classified as critically endangered due to severe population decline. The reasons for this are
not fully understood; however, infectious disease undoubtedly makes a... Read More about Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla.

A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE (2012)
Thesis

This thesis was started with an aim to develop a usability based assessment model for
suggestion systems. A review of literature highlighted fifteen variables that act as drivers for
suggestion system success. In order to apply the concept of usabi... Read More about A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE.

The age of maps : cartography, imperialism and nationalism in Great Britain and France, 1870-1914 (2012)
Thesis

How are maps used in a specific country at a given time? In this thesis, I argue that maps
should be given greater prominence in historical analysis because they give us a fresh outlook on the
past by informing us about representations of the world... Read More about The age of maps : cartography, imperialism and nationalism in Great Britain and France, 1870-1914.

The effects of ISO 9001:2000 certification on the internal organisational processes in the local government - the Malaysian context (2012)
Thesis

The number of organisations worldwide certified with the ISO 9001:2000 QMS has
increased dramatically in the last decade. Malaysia, as many other developing nations,
had also experienced a rapid growth in the number of ISO 9000 certified organisati... Read More about The effects of ISO 9001:2000 certification on the internal organisational processes in the local government - the Malaysian context.

A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises (2012)
Thesis

It is widely recognised that collaboration in the Architecture, Engineering and
Construction (AEC) sector increases productivity, improves quality, competitiveness
and profitability. This poses the problem of what are the most appropriate collabora... Read More about A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises.

Understanding the transnational and the domestic : the case of the neoliberal restructuring in Chile, 1973-1989 (2012)
Thesis

The thesis makes a contribution to a body of flourishing globalisation literature, which
examines the role of transnational forces and processes in changes of domestic
economic policy and the nature of regime, and which is associated with a broad a... Read More about Understanding the transnational and the domestic : the case of the neoliberal restructuring in Chile, 1973-1989.

20th century lipogrammatic novels and their translations (2012)
Thesis

A lipogram is a text that is written without the use of one or several letters of the
alphabet, which means that words that contain the "forbidden" letter(s) are avoided. This formal
constraint implies a strong link between source text and source l... Read More about 20th century lipogrammatic novels and their translations.

Academic staff recruitment and selection in Sultanate of Oman : the case of Colleges of Technology in Ministry of Manpower (2012)
Thesis

The focus of this research is on the recruitment and selection (R&S) practices and
processes used by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Colleges of Technology (CTs) in
Oman. The recent rapid expansion of these CTs has raised the required numbers of
ac... Read More about Academic staff recruitment and selection in Sultanate of Oman : the case of Colleges of Technology in Ministry of Manpower.

Do Malaysian spin-offs create value? (2012)
Thesis

This thesis primarily investigates the short- and long-run share return performance of Malaysian
spin-off firms during the period January 1980 to April 2011. Using daily and monthly data, the
study examines the performance of spin-off firms against... Read More about Do Malaysian spin-offs create value?.

Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal (2012)
Thesis

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 differen... Read More about Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal.

Prognostic modelling for residual useful life prediction (2012)
Thesis

In the context of this thesis, prognosis aims at predicting the residual useful life of
components using condition monitoring information. It enables a projection of
component condition from the past and present into the future, providing significa... Read More about Prognostic modelling for residual useful life prediction.

A new swarm optimal collective searching behaviour framework using decision-making under risk (2012)
Thesis

Swarm Intelligence (SI) is a recent computational intelligence technique which mimics
and makes use of the collective behaviour of flocks of birds or schools of fish for
solving search and optimization problems. There are several decision-making mo... Read More about A new swarm optimal collective searching behaviour framework using decision-making under risk.

An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust (2012)
Thesis

Health care associated infections are high on the National Health Service agenda
due to associated increased morbidity and mortality rates and subsequently
added pressure of reductionist performance targets. Failure to meet these results
in financ... Read More about An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust.

Investigating the use of omega three fish oils as protective agents against cytokine-induced skeletal muscle damage (2012)
Thesis

Introduction
Muscle injury and disease impacts on the lives of adults and children, contributing to
severe morbidity and increased mortality e.g. Muscular dystrophy affects over 70,000
people UK wide (Muscular Dystrophy UK). Treatment of muscle di... Read More about Investigating the use of omega three fish oils as protective agents against cytokine-induced skeletal muscle damage.

An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland (2012)
Thesis

Knowledge is the prime source of competitive advantage among small and micro
construction consultancy companies (SMCCC) in Ireland today. The context and
structure of the thesis is presented and explained. The literature review will discuss how a... Read More about An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland.