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Determining readmission time window using mixture of generalised Erlang distribution
Demir, Eren; Chaussalet, Thierry J.; Xie, Haifeng (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2007-06-25)The absence of a unified definition of readmissions has motivated the development of a modelling approach, to systematically tackle the issue surrounding the appropriate choice of a time window which defines readmission. ... -
Developing a framework for managing tacit knowledge in research using knowledge management models
Niedderer, K.; Imani, Y. (2009)This research investigates whether and how selected models from Knowledge Management (KM) can be used to devise a framework for building coherent and rigorous methodologies for research in the creative and practice-led ... -
Developing a model of the behavioural intentions of older adults towards internet service providers : a UK perspective
Nwanekezie, Uchenna; Choudrie, Jyoti (University of Hertfordshire, 2014)Countries around the globe have an ageing population that faces problems such as cognition, memory and visual difficulties. Mobile devices and products are part of daily life and to utilise them the role of internet service ... -
Developing Conditions of Trust within a Framework of Trust
Thompson, Nicholas J.; Smyth, Hedley (2005)Why is trust important? Projects are inherently uncertain, requiring a degree of trust in the contractor from the client. It is therefore important for the contractor to establish conditions of trust with the client at an ... -
The development of brand attitudes among young consumers
Brennan, Ross; Pagla, Maria (2014-08-26)The purpose of this paper is to examine factors affecting the development of brand attitudes and brand behavior among children aged seven to 12 -
Diagnostic Tool for Rating Suitable Partners in Licensing Agreements
Catulli, Maurizio; Annia, Arvin E.; Ingleby, Alistair (2007-10)Purpose of the paper and literature addressed – This paper is part of a longitudinal research project. The key issue of the process of selecting suitable partners is discussed in its relevance to companies applying relational ... -
A different approach to university rankings
Tofallis, C. (2012-01)Educationalists are well able to find fault with rankings on numerous grounds and may reject them outright. However, given that they are here to stay, we could also try to improve them wherever possible. All currently ... -
A different approach to university rankings (WP)
Tofallis, C. (University of Hertfordshire, 2011)Educationalists are well able to find fault with rankings on numerous grounds and may reject them outright. However, given that they are here to stay, we could also try to improve them wherever possible. All currently ... -
Diffusion of e-government in Nigeria : a qualitative study of culture and gender
Choudrie, Jyoti; Umeoji, Emeka; Forson, Cynthia (University of Hertfordshire, 2012)E-government failure is prevalent in developing countries, and of the varying reasons for this, adoption of online products and services by citizens is one strong factor. Using this reasoning, this research-in-progress ... -
Diffusion of e-government in Nigeria : an exploratory study of culture and gender
Choudrie, Jyoti; Forson, Cynthia; Umeoji, Emeka (2010) -
Digital Cinema : Opportunities and Challenges
Culkin, N.; Randle, K.R. (2003)While the process of distributing and exhibiting a film has changed little over the past century, Digital Cinema, the process of using digitally stored data instead of strips of acetate, has arrived. With technology ... -
Digitalisation in the UK Service Industries
Sharma, Anita (ZSI Centre for Social Innovation, 2017-09-30)This report on 'Digitalisation in the UK Service Industries' is based on empirical evidence, academic and policy insight, paying specific attention to national initiatives and policies. Following guidelines provided by ZSI ... -
Directing the students’ mind games : A game theoretical view of the learning process
Patokos, Tassos (2014-03)Experimental data consistently shows that the students’ beliefs about their own academic ability have a significant effect on their performance and their level of engagement. The aim of this paper is to offer an original ... -
The Direction of Union Mergers in the United States : The Rise of Conglomerate Unionism
Moody, Kim (2009-12)Trade union mergers have become common throughout the industrial world. In the United States, since the late 1970s, these have become increasingly multi-jurisdictional. Beginning in the 1990s, the trend has been dominated ... -
Discourse analysis, trust and marketing
Halliday, Sue; Catulli, Maurizio (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013-11)This chapter demonstrates the relevance of looking at discursive construction of trust in the marketing context. Consumers and users of goods and services want confidence in the transaction and this can build into ongoing ... -
A Discrete Event Simulation model to evaluate the use of community services in the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease in the United Kingdom.
Lebcir, Mohamed; Demir, Eren (2017-01-18)Background: The number of people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) is increasing in the United Kingdom driven by population ageing. The treatment of the disease is complex, resource intensive and currently there is no ... -
Diversity in Russia
Calveley, Moira; Hollinshead, Graham (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2010) -
Does sector make a difference : A comparative study of managerialism in secondary and higher education
Calveley, Moira; Shelley, S. (University of Hertfordshire, 2002)The public sector has undergone considerable change over the last two decades with massive privatisation and marketisation programmes; governments have focused on economy, efficiency and effectiveness (Pollitt 1993), with ... -
Does size matter? : An exploration of the role of body size on brand image perceptions
Watson, Anna; Lecki, Natascha; Lebcir, Mohamed (2015-05-18)Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the role of body size on female consumers’ fashion brand image perceptions. Design/methodology/approach – An experimental design was used whereby the model’s body size in a fictitious ... -
Does wearing CBRN-PPE adversely affect the ability for clinicians to accurately, safely, and speedily draw up drugs?
Castle, Nick; Bowen, James; Spencer, Neil (2010)Following a Chemical, Biological, Radiation, or Nuclear (CBRN) incident, the attending rescuers will be required to administer drugs while wearing the CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (CBRN-PPE). Little is known regarding ...