Browsing PhD Theses Collection by Title
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An empirical evaluation of client-vendor relationships in high maturity Indian software outsourcing companies
(University of Hertfordshire, 2006)The study presented in this thesis investigates offshore software outsourcing relationships. Offshore software outsourcing has been increasing continuously for the last decade. More and more software vendor companies ... -
An empirical study of future changes in the European car industry
(University of Hertfordshire, 2001)The automotive supplier industry and the relationship between car manufacturers and suppliers has been confronted with major changes resulting from OEMs' strategy of stronger product integration and the building of ... -
Endothelial cell apoptosis
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)Endothelial cell apoptosis is an important process during vasculature remodelling, angiogenesis and inflammation. Medical interest in endothelial cell apoptosis as a target for arthritis and solid tumour treatment has ... -
Endothelial TRPV4 Dysfunction in a Streptozotocin-Diabetic Rat Model
(2017-02-09)Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia due to compromised insulin synthesis and secretion, or decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin, if not all three conditions. Endothelial ... -
Energy Efficient Branch Prediction
(2010-06-30)Energy efficiency is of the utmost importance in modern high-performance embedded processor design. As the number of transistors on a chip continues to increase each year, and processor logic becomes ever more complex, ... -
Energy Expenditure in Kidney Failure: Implications for Management
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-12-05)Renal replacement therapy, in the form of dialysis or transplantation, is the cornerstone of management for end-stage renal disease. UK renal registry shows nearly half of those needing renal replacement therapy are treated ... -
Energy Harvesting Strategies and Upcycling in Manufacturing
(2024-02-08)This thesis examines the interconnected domain of energy harvesting, modular component build, and upcycling strategies in manufacturing with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. The research is grounded in the Design ... -
Engineered Emulsions Stabilised by Thermoresponsive Branched Copolymers for Pharmaceutical Applications
(2023-12-07)This research work explored thermoresponsive emulsions and investigated their potential in delivering drugs through in situ gelling pharmaceutical formulations. Employing thermoresponsive branched copolymer surfactants ... -
Enhancement of germination in native woody species with particular reference to Rosa corymbifera Laxa.
(University of Hertfordshire, 1998)Commercial production of native tree and shrub species from seed can be unpredictable. Rosa corymbifera 'Laxa' is one such species of commercial importance as a rootstock, and is characteristic of the Rosaceae family. ... -
Enhancing the Affective Domain in Order to Reduce Fear of Death in First-Year Student Nurses
(2016-05-04)This study seeks to investigate fear of death in first-year student nurses. It considers how this might be ameliorated through teaching and learning interventions that involve addressing emotional and spiritual intelligence ... -
Enhancing the Appraisal of Acute Mental Health Crisis: the Crisis Risk and Adaptive Functioning Tool (CRAFT)
(2013-04-03)There is a distinct lack of research into the concept of acute mental health crisis. Without investigating the concept of crisis itself, it is not possible to appreciate the attributes of crisis so that it can be measured. ... -
The Environmental Dependence of Galaxy Evolution
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-12-10)Observations of galaxy environments have revealed numerous correlations associated with their intrinsic properties. It is therefore clear that if we are to understand the processes by which galaxies form and evolve, we ... -
The Environments of Active Galaxies over Cosmic Time
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-05-27)The overall aim of this thesis is to investigate the environments of AGN, in particular, the density of galaxies in the environments of radio-loud and radio-quiet AGN. This determines whether AGN trace dense environments ... -
The Environments of High Redshift Active Galactic Nuclei
(2012-08-30)In this thesis I study the links between Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and their surrounding large scale environments mainly at high redshift. I firstly use Spitzer space telescope data for one of the largest and most ... -
Epidemiology and Control of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) on Strawberry
(2016-06-28)Strawberry powdery mildew, caused by Podosphaera aphanis, has the potential to cause over 20% yield loss, particularly where strawberries are grown under cover. A holistic approach to the control of strawberry powdery ... -
Epidemiology and sustainable control of Podosphaera aphanis (strawberry powdery mildew)
(University of Hertfordshire, 2007)Until recently strawberries grown in the United Kingdom were grown in open fields, the plants and fruit were exposed to the British weather. This resulted in a short 6 week harvest period where the fruit was often damaged ... -
The Epistemology of Know-How
(2013-04-16)There is an as yet unacknowledged and incomparable contribution to the philosophical debates about know-how to be found in the writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein. It is sourced in his investigations into knowledge and certainty ... -
Equity Perception and Communication Among Arab Expatriate Professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(2017-03-10)The research aims to study how the communication context within the Arab cultures influences the employees’ perception of equity and reaction to inequity. Specifically, the study explores how employees from Arab cultural ... -
Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 Biosensor for Preservative Efficacy Testing
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-02-17)The preservative challenge test is a regulatory requirement specified in various pharmacopoeias to determine the efficacy of preservatives. However, such testing is a labour-intensive repetitive task and often requires ... -
Establishing realistic performance measurements for customer relationship management in the SME context
(University of Hertfordshire, 2007)This research reviews aspects. of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) literature. It examines, in particular, the area of CRM performance measurement. The main objective of this research is to develop a business-orientated ...