Browsing PhD Theses Collection by Title
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Managing innovations in engineering industries
(University of Hertfordshire, 2003)It has been shown in this thesis why innovations are regarded as the lifeline of engineering industries. Continuous flow of novel ideas is the source of innovations but the encouragement, creation and nurturing of such ... -
Managing violence, aggression and conflict in social work
(2003)This thesis examines the causes and effects of violence against social workers. In particular, it addresses issues of conflict arising from certain social workers' roles, and the nature, extent and effects of aggression ... -
Market Imperfections and Price Rigidities - a Case Study of the Greek Manufacturing Industry
(2016-09-27)This study investigates the market conditions under which the Greek manufacturing sectors operate, and provides a formal measurement and determination of the observed degree of rigidity in nominal prices using panel modelling ... -
Marketing Orientation, Customer Satisfaction and Retention: the Case of the Telecommunications Services Market in Jordan
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-10-28)A great deal of attention has been devoted by researchers to examine different aspects of the relationship between marketing orientation (MO) and competitive advantage, mostly within causal relationship style research. ... -
Marketing Strategies in the UK Classical Music Business: The Significance of 1989
(2011-04-28)The process by which the classical music business operates in the UK changed significantly through the marketing of a classical music recording which took place in 1989. EMI’s recording of Vivaldi’s work Four Seasons with ... -
Marketising Post-1992 Universities in the Knowledge Economy: a Value Chain Approach
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-09-30)This thesis sets out to examine the impact of marketisation on the value chains of a number of English post-1992 universities between 1992 and 2010. The research focuses on the relationships and interplay between knowledge ... -
Meaning-Making in the Voice-Hearing Experience: the Narratives of African-Caribbean Men who have Heard Voices
(2017-02-10)There is a paucity of literature into the first-person account of hearing voices (HV)1, particularly from diverse cultural groups. This research aimed to explore the meaning-making of African-Caribbean men who have heard ... -
Measurement and analysis of personal exposure to nitrogen dioxide from indoor and outdoor sources
(2005)The study of exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is important because of its significant health effects. As it is associated with combustion processes, road traffic is one of the main outdoor sources and gas cookers and ... -
Measurement and Modelling of Light Scattering by Small to Medium Size Parameter Airborne Particles
(2011-09-06)An investigation into the light scattering properties of Saharan dust grains is presented. An electrodynamic trap has been used to levitate single dust particles. By adjusting the trap parameters, partial randomisation of ... -
The Measurement of Sporting Performance using Mobile Physiological Monitoring Technology
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-05-15)Coaches are constantly seeking more ecologically valid and reliable data to improve professional sporting performance. Using unobtrusive, valid and reliable mobile physiological monitoring devices may assist in achieving ... -
Measuring the Physical Properties of Distant Galaxies and Black Holes in the Era of Surveys
(2019-09-20)In the era of deep and wide-field surveys (e.g. SDSS, LSST, LOFAR, SKA), we have access to an ever-increasing volume of multi-wavelength data for millions of galaxies both locally and at high redshifts. However, inferring ... -
Mechanical Behaviour and Corrosion of Interstitial-Free Steel - Aluminium Alloy Self-Piercing Riveted Joints
(2010-06-30)The overall aim of the project is to examine the rivetability of new steels and to investigate the mechanical behaviour of self-piercing riveted (SPR) aluminium-steel hybrid structures for automotive applications. Interstitial ... -
Mechanical behaviour of self-piercing riveted aluminium joints
(University of Hertfordshire, 2003)The introduction of alternative materials and in particular aluminium alloys, for vehicle body applications has impelled the development of new joining techniques. Traditional joining methods such as spot-welding and ... -
Mechanisms controlling the infection of Culicoides biting midges with bluetongue virus
(University of Hertfordshire, 1995)The mechanisms controlling the transmission of bluetongue virus (DTV) by vector Clilicoides species were studied using immunohistochemistry, virus titration assays, in vitro transmission tests, viral binding protein ... -
Mechanisms of the Game Transfer Phenomena: the Role of Cognitive, Emotional, and Personality Variables
(2024-05-29)Game Transfer Phenomena (GTP) refer to the involuntary transfer of video game experiences into the real world and can manifest as altered sensory perceptions, automatic mental processes, and behavioural responses with ... -
Men training to be secondary English teachers : a case study
(University of Hertfordshire, 2006)This is a case study of seven men training to be secondary English teachers on a one year Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in a. university department of education. Men training to be English teachers are ... -
Mental Health Inpatient Experience of Patients with Autistic Spectrum Conditions: a Phenomenological Study
(2020-07-16)Aims This study is pertinent to the current political and policy driven climate regarding increasing rights, choices, inclusion, independence and awareness for people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Since the ... -
Mental Health Nurses' Experiences of Non-Disclosure within Individual Clinical Supervision
(2022-10-12)The aim of this research was to explore the experiences of inpatient mental health nurses’ use of nondisclosure within their individual clinical supervision. Nondisclosure was defined as the intentional withholding of ... -
Mental Health Professionals' Experience of Organisational Change in the NHS
(2017-01-04)A study was conducted to investigate mental health professionals’ experience of change in three NHS Trusts in England. The aim was to understand the professionals’ experience of change, applying the psychological contract ... -
Merging and Demerging in Organisations: Transforming Identities
(2008-11-04)Abstract Around eighty percent of cross-border mergers do not succeed. Despite a substantial body of literature offering guidance on how to make them work, success remains elusive. Regardless of strategic direction, ...