Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education
Thesis

This critical review of the author’s educational research focuses on two long running points of difference in higher education.
The first is whether to use an approach of instruction or construction. Should students be regarded as ‘empty vessels to... Read More about Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education.

The role of social media in the empowerment of Muslim women in their holiday decision-making in the UK
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Muslim consumer segment has become the Fourth ‘Billion’ consumer segment after three biggest consumer groups in China, India, and women overall. Muslim consumer segment is increasing faster than the other consumer segments. Similarly, Muslim tourists... Read More about The role of social media in the empowerment of Muslim women in their holiday decision-making in the UK.

The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services
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This purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of social workers in adult social services in the United Kingdom, as they use and apply knowledge in practice. This is situated within the wider debate as to what might comprise the knowl... Read More about The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services.

An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia
Thesis

Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally, and the number of people with T2DM has increased particularly dramatically in Saudi Arabia in recent years. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has indicate... Read More about An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria
Thesis

Background: Chronic kidney disease is one of the major health challenges across the world, and a silent killer of Nigerian people because they can’t pay for life saving treatment which has been available for over 30 years. People pay for their own ha... Read More about No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
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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.

A dynamic trust and mutual authentication scheme for MANET security
Thesis

MANETs are attractive technology in providing communication in the absence of a fixed infrastructure for applications such as, first responders at a disaster site or soldiers in a battlefield (Kumar, and Mishra, 2012). The rapid growth MANET has expe... Read More about A dynamic trust and mutual authentication scheme for MANET security.

Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999
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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.

Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space
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The social, environmental, and economic benefits and services derived from urban green spaces have been extensively researched and are universally recognised (Forest Research, 2010; Lee & Maheswaran, 2010; Mitchell, 2013). Indeed, an affirmative... Read More about Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space.

Investigating alterations in autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease using human brain tissue and skin-derived fibroblasts
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the main cause of dementia, affecting 500,000 people in the UK. Pathology of AD is characterised by the accumulation of abnormally phosphorylated tau protein within neurofibrillary tangles and plaques containing amyloid-β... Read More about Investigating alterations in autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease using human brain tissue and skin-derived fibroblasts.

Measuring terrestrial wildlife external radiation exposure under field conditions
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This thesis presents the results of a 3-year project to develop methods for measuring external radiation exposure of free-ranging terrestrial animals under field conditions. An evaluation of available passive dosimeter technologies was undertaken and... Read More about Measuring terrestrial wildlife external radiation exposure under field conditions.

Use of an 18s rRNA metagenomics approach as a method of detection of multiple infections in field blood samples collected on FTA cards from cattle
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Parasitic disease causes major health problems in humans and animals globally. Diseases in tropical and remote areas, sometimes known as neglected tropical diseases, pose some of the greater problems due to the difficulty in collecting and analysing... Read More about Use of an 18s rRNA metagenomics approach as a method of detection of multiple infections in field blood samples collected on FTA cards from cattle.

Novel markers for human T regulatory cells in healthy donors and cancer patients
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CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ T regulatory cells (Tregs) are essential for maintaining self-tolerance and preventing autoimmune diseases. However, FoxP3+ Tregs contribute to the progression of cancer and their levels expand in cancer patients compared to healthy d... Read More about Novel markers for human T regulatory cells in healthy donors and cancer patients.

Public relations communications in public diplomacy : Libyan institutions in Egypt and the UK
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Libya's recent past has limited any potential economic and political benefits, such as interaction, cooperation and association, which positive perceptions of the country might bring about. However, following the revolution of 17 February 2011, Libya... Read More about Public relations communications in public diplomacy : Libyan institutions in Egypt and the UK.

Management accounting system changes : a case study of a family controlled bank
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Family controlled businesses represent a significant proportion of global businesses in some countries accounting for as much as seventy five percent of business income. While an emerging body of knowledge has focused on Management Accounting in aspe... Read More about Management accounting system changes : a case study of a family controlled bank.

Lifestyle self-management experiences of South Asians post myocardial infarction
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Background: Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer in this country. South Asians carry the burden of increased incidence and prevalence and have poorer outcomes after a MI than the general UK population. Reviews have shown lifestyle modificatio... Read More about Lifestyle self-management experiences of South Asians post myocardial infarction.

Investigation into the current project risk management practices within the Libyan oil and gas industry
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The continued increase in the world’s population means increasing global energy demands. According to the best estimates available, hydrocarbons will be the main contributor to meet these energy needs. However, oil and gas projects pose significant r... Read More about Investigation into the current project risk management practices within the Libyan oil and gas industry.

Investigation into the impact of biosurfactant in heavy oil reservoirs
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Exploitation of oil resources in mature reservoirs is essential for meeting future energy demands. Despite the primary and secondary oil recovery, significant amount of residual oil is still left behind in the reservoir, necessitating tertiary recove... Read More about Investigation into the impact of biosurfactant in heavy oil reservoirs.

Requirement elicitation using knowledge capturing (KC) techniques during the client briefing process for improved client satisfaction in the UK construction industry
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Knowledge management in recent times has been considered a major source of competitive advantage in many business organisations in which the construction industry is a major player. Knowledge management includes the generation, capturing, sharing, tr... Read More about Requirement elicitation using knowledge capturing (KC) techniques during the client briefing process for improved client satisfaction in the UK construction industry.

Journalistic strategies in conflict reporting and the representations of ethnic and religious identities in Jos, Nigeria : towards solutions-review journalism
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This study examines journalistic strategies in terms of the appropriation of media logics in the conflict frame building process. Relying on three models: objectivity, mediatisation and news framing; the research interrogates the role orientations an... Read More about Journalistic strategies in conflict reporting and the representations of ethnic and religious identities in Jos, Nigeria : towards solutions-review journalism.