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1. Sotiriadis, Stelios. The inter-cloud meta-scheduling.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Derby

► Inter-cloud is a recently emerging approach that expands cloud elasticity. By facilitating an adaptable setting, it purposes at the realization of a scalable resource provisioning… (more)

▼ Inter-cloud is a recently emerging approach that expands cloud elasticity. By facilitating an adaptable setting, it purposes at the realization of a scalable resource provisioning that enables a diversity of cloud user requirements to be handled efficiently. This study’s contribution is in the inter-cloud performance optimization of job executions using metascheduling concepts. This includes the development of the inter-cloud meta-scheduling (ICMS) framework, the ICMS optimal schemes and the SimIC toolkit. The ICMS model is an architectural strategy for managing and scheduling user services in virtualized dynamically inter-linked clouds. This is achieved by the development of a model that includes a set of algorithms, namely the Service-Request, Service-Distribution, Service-Availability and Service-Allocation algorithms. These along with resource management optimal schemes offer the novel functionalities of the ICMS where the message exchanging implements the job distributions method, the VM deployment offers the VM management features and the local resource management system details the management of the local cloud schedulers. The generated system offers great flexibility by facilitating a lightweight resource management methodology while at the same time handling the heterogeneity of different clouds through advanced service level agreement coordination. Experimental results are productive as the proposed ICMS model achieves enhancement of the performance of service distribution for a variety of criteria such as service execution times, makespan, turnaround times, utilization levels and energy consumption rates for various inter-cloud entities, e.g. users, hosts and VMs. For example, ICMS optimizes the performance of a non-meta-brokering inter-cloud by 3%, while ICMS with full optimal schemes achieves 9% optimization for the same configurations. The whole experimental platform is implemented into the inter-cloud Simulation toolkit (SimIC) developed by the author, which is a discrete event simulation framework.

Subjects/Keywords: 004.67; Inter-cloud; Meta-Scheduling frameworks; Clouds; Messaging in clouds

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APA (6^th Edition):

Sotiriadis, S. (2013). The inter-cloud meta-scheduling. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/299501

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sotiriadis, Stelios. “The inter-cloud meta-scheduling.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/299501.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sotiriadis, Stelios. “The inter-cloud meta-scheduling.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Sotiriadis S. The inter-cloud meta-scheduling. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/299501.

Council of Science Editors:

Sotiriadis S. The inter-cloud meta-scheduling. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/299501

2. Yuenyongchaiwat, Kornanong. Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301912

► This thesis explored whether haemodynamic responses to psychological stress test predict future blood pressure (BP) levels: the Reactivity Hypothesis. The research included a systematic review… (more)

▼ This thesis explored whether haemodynamic responses to psychological stress test predict future blood pressure (BP) levels: the Reactivity Hypothesis. The research included a systematic review and two prospective cohort studies in the UK and Thai samples. In addition, the Blunted Reactivity Hypothesis, which posits that cardiovascular reactivity is inversely related to symptoms of anxiety and depression, was examined in cross-sectional analyses. A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression with 41 prospective cohort studies (from 1950 to 2012) examined whether cardiovascular responses to psychological stress tests predict future BP levels, hypertension status, preclinical coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiac events. Three possible moderators were included in analyses: type of task (active versus passive coping), age group (children versus adults), and duration of follow-up (short versus long-term follow-up). The review found that systolic BP reactions to psychological stress tests predict future systolic BP levels and that there was better prediction in child samples with shorter follow-up periods. Similarly, diastolic BP reactions to psychological stress predicted future diastolic BP levels. Cardiovascular reactions to psychological stress tests did not predict hypertension, preclinical CHD, or cardiac events. Cross-sectional analysis of two studies conducted in the UK and Thailand provided some evidence that anxiety and depressive symptoms were negatively associated with cardiovascular reactivity: these findings supported the Blunted Cardiovascular Hypothesis. However, these relationships were observed in the UK sample, but not in the Thai sample. Further, Thai participants responded to psychological stress task with large cardiovascular reactions, of a similar magnitude to the UK participants and observed in previous studies of Europeans and North Americans. Finally, prospective analyses revealed that systolic BP responses to mental arithmetic predict future systolic BP levels after one year of follow-up in both UK and Thai individuals, after controlling for baseline cardiovascular activity and traditional risk factors. In contrast, haemodynamic responses did not predict future BP. These results provide support for the “Reactivity Hypothesis” although the effect sizes were relatively small. However, responses to only one of the three stressors, mental arithmetic, predicted future BP implicating beta-adrenergically mediated cardiovascular responses. However, there was no physiologic evidence (i.e., cardiac output responses) that suggested beta-adrenergic mechanisms. Accordingly, future studies should examine alternate mechanisms (e.g., platelet aggregation and endothelial function) and cardiovascular responses in larger samples with a longer follow-up to further clarify the predictive value of reactivity in the development of hypertension, along with potential mechanisms.

Subjects/Keywords: 612.1; Haemodynamic responses; Cardiovascular reactivity; Systematic review; Meta-analysis; Mental stress test; Blood pressure; Active coping task; Passive coping task; Depression; Anxiety

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Yuenyongchaiwat, K. (2013). Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301912

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yuenyongchaiwat, Kornanong. “Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301912.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yuenyongchaiwat, Kornanong. “Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Yuenyongchaiwat K. Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301912.

Council of Science Editors:

Yuenyongchaiwat K. Do haemodynamic responses to mental stress tests predict future blood pressure one year later? : prospective studies in the United Kingdom and Thailand. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301912

3. Ritson, Linda. An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team.

Degree: Thesis (EdD), 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346523

► This thesis develops understanding in using outdoor adventure as a tool for learning for young people. It examines how adventure pedagogy may be applied in… (more)

▼ This thesis develops understanding in using outdoor adventure as a tool for learning for young people. It examines how adventure pedagogy may be applied in conjunction with classroom education to offer physical and visual means to enhance classroom theory. The core of the study was the examination of a local authority Adventure Team, identified by the Authority management as having strayed from its roots, although not perceived as ‘failing’. The researcher became insider-researcher to combine professional experience with research knowledge, envisaging this study as the pre-cursor to an action research team development project. The aims of the research were whether the Team was delivering the ‘learning’ mandated by its youth work location and whether it could strengthen its delivery. The study defines adventure, before exploring the underpinning concepts making up the elements of ‘The Adventure Team’ and its identity within the local authority. Literature advocates adventure as a powerful tool to develop social and emotional literacy, which dovetails into Government agendas on health and education. Although the study was undertaken prior to the current coalition Government, the principal agenda remains consistent with the previous regime. The Government at the time of the research promoted adventure as a means to help young people learn about the world in which they live, and the current Government has not rescinded this ambition. This work embodies learning as an interactive process whereby adventure can engage the individual on an agenda of personal and social awareness, as well as cognitive learning. Using case study as the research approach, data collection was achieved using interviews, participant observation and secondary data. The research found that the Team could achieve more by developing closer working relationships and by the Authority leadership being strengthened to offer greater direction and support. The framework of delivery was centralising the Team such that it had become isolated, with little governance and without partnerships to make the programmes as powerful as they could be. The conclusion is that the Team could fortify its delivery through alliances to provide visual and physical means to reinforce and support traditional learning, which enhances understanding. Informal learning helps young people to understand how they learn and how they can apply learning, which augments motivation and creates ownership of the learning. The research is a forerunner to at least two future research studies. Firstly an examination of the legacy of the ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ Manifesto (2006) and secondly, an exploration of the influence of the coalition Government’s assumption of power on multi-agency partnerships, early intervention and targeted youth support, as was envisaged under the previous regime as the ‘Every Child Matters’ (2003) agenda. In addition to this, a book exploring how adventure can be used to address formal and informal learning as an ‘off the shelf’ resource to present activities…

Subjects/Keywords: Adventure; Learning; Learning outcomes; Teams; Leadership; Motivation

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Ritson, L. (2013). An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346523

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ritson, Linda. “An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346523.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ritson, Linda. “An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Ritson L. An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346523.

Council of Science Editors:

Ritson L. An investigation into formal and informal learning in outdoor adventure : a case study of a local authority adventure team. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346523

4. Bagga, Sandeep Kumar. An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/302298

► Background: Hospital drug formularies are developed in order to support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing. Their utilisation is based on the assumption that prescribers and… (more)

▼ Background: Hospital drug formularies are developed in order to support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing. Their utilisation is based on the assumption that prescribers and other users will follow guidance outlined within them. The role of formulary users’ attitudes has been largely overlooked in the research literature. The nature and impact of attitudes to formularies on influencing prescribing practice have not been fully investigated. This study seeks to address this issue through a local practice based research project. Objectives: To determine the attitudes and experiences of users and key stakeholders with the utilisation of a new formulary at a local hospital trust. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted exploring the views of doctors, pharmacists and non-medical prescribers. An online self-completion questionnaire was sent to all key stakeholders. In addition prescribing data was also extracted from the Pharmacy computer system to assess impact of the new formulary. Data collection was thus split into two phases with modifications made to the formulary based on preliminary findings and emerging themes. Results: The local formulary symbolises a ‘critical split’ in the approach to resource management and patient care. Pharmacists are ‘closely bound’ to the formulary, relying on it for retrospective decision-support and ultimately seen to improve pharmacists’ autonomy while prescribers consider it to be over-rationalisation eroding their professional autonomy. Although the quantitative data in this study demonstrates a statistically significant improvement in doctors’ perceptions of using the formulary, the distinct divide between doctors’ and pharmacists’ attitudes towards the formulary remained. Prescribing data extracted showed no significant impact of the formulary on prescribing practice. Conclusion: The study confirms the existence of deeper sociological constructs, particularly concerning autonomy and professionalism. Doctors claim an ability to manage uncertainty during patient consultations while pharmacists claim to be drug ‘experts’. The monopoly on drug knowledge is therefore contested ground. This study concludes that both the formulary and the pharmacy profession need to be more influential, and embrace a more ‘humanised-bureaucracy.’ It is recommended that pharmacists build on a new philosophical union with the formulary and focus on asserting their claim and dominance on the monopoly of drug knowledge.

Subjects/Keywords: 615.1; formulary; professionalism; attitudes; autonomy; prescribing practice; prescribing behaviour

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Bagga, S. K. (2013). An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/302298

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bagga, Sandeep Kumar. “An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/302298.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bagga, Sandeep Kumar. “An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Bagga SK. An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/302298.

Council of Science Editors:

Bagga SK. An exploration of healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions towards a local hospital drug formulary and their impact on prescribing practice. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/302298

5. Hope, Antony Steven. Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood.

Degree: Thesis (EdD), 2014, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/323929

► This study will offer an insight into the complex living of a group of mid-thirties males in a small neighbourhood and describe their personal career… (more)

▼ This study will offer an insight into the complex living of a group of mid-thirties males in a small neighbourhood and describe their personal career journeys. In particular, the study will highlight the complex influence of social capital, the men’s personal development through the ‘opportunity structure’ (K. Roberts, 1977) and how chance along with place of residence impact on career advancement. There have been numerous studies that have sought to discover why people make stereotypical career choices. More specifically, how male stereotyping can influence career choice and shape identity. However, many studies fail to tackle the influence of neighbourhood and family bonding which engulfs the male individual to create a very close knit masculine gang of individuals. By taking the epistemological position of interpretivism and using a narrative interview approach, along with a life history tradition, this research addresses these shortcomings. Additionally, Bourdieu’s (1985) concept of social field is employed within this study to represent the various social arenas in which young people spend their time. This notion of fields, along with the concepts of ‘habitus’ and ‘capital’ (Bourdieu, 1985, 1986) are seen to create an effective framework for understanding the social worlds of young people and the community in which they belong. The data is drawn from 10 in-depth interviews with men in their mid-thirties, who were born and raised in an inner city neighbourhood. Despite poverty, deprivation and social exclusion, these 10 men now have a career but choose not to leave the neighbourhood of their birth. They have each turned their life around by being confident, persistent, and determined to succeed, thereby empowering other individuals and their community, to build their own ladders out of poverty and towards a brighter future. However, this is a close knit network of friends and family that according to the headteacher in the local secondary school are ‘unwilling to move the boundaries of opportunity and rely too much on the ways of the past’. Each interviewee has a story to tell and these stories are interwoven and analysed through common themes explored in depth in the thesis. These stories map out a career trajectory that is based on rites of passage into adulthood and an adult sense of masculinity. Throughout the interviews evidence is provided to support the argument that ‘opportunity structure’ (K. Roberts, 1977) plays an important role in the career path of young people. Furthermore, it is argued that career choice is a developmental process with many twists and turns along the way. However, it is further argued that an identity based on age, location, ethnicity, along with common interests and a shared purpose, creates a closed shop ethos, where education and employment are shaped by elders within the family and close friends. In fact, because everyone knows everyone else, a strong common bond between family and friends is displayed, this creates strong loyalties which are manifested in the behaviour of each…

Subjects/Keywords: Community; Neighbourhood; Class; Culture; Career

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Hope, A. S. (2014). Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/323929

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hope, Antony Steven. “Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/323929.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hope, Antony Steven. “Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood.” 2014. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Hope AS. Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2014. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/323929.

Council of Science Editors:

Hope AS. Communities that care : an insight into male career patterns in a small neighbourhood. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/323929

6. Alder, Joanna. A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301994

► This thesis provides a multigenerational analysis of Derby’s post-war Polish community and the significance for them of visiting their ancestral homeland. It focuses on how… (more)

▼ This thesis provides a multigenerational analysis of Derby’s post-war Polish community and the significance for them of visiting their ancestral homeland. It focuses on how and why generations of Polish migrants return to their ancestral homeland and how such journeys come to have deep yet changing meanings for those involved. This research moves attention away from viewing migration as a linear process, namely from the moment of leaving home to settlement in the new home. Using the key theoretical concept of transnationalism, the research findings and analysis extend the migration process to include an ongoing interaction with homeland, such as return tourism. The findings come from the first qualitative study conducted into return tourism motivation and its associated activities, embracing transnational involvement and the identity formation of three post-World War Two generations of Poles living in Derby. It further expands previous empirical studies of return tourism by offering a sociological and socio-psychological analysis of this aspect of tourism. An interpretive and inductive approach was taken and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted between February 2008 and August 2009. The sample consisted of fifty-four participants with sixteen from the first generation, twenty from the second generation and eighteen from the third generation of Poles who were resident in Derby. An analysis of participants’ narratives revealed key findings and generated new understanding and knowledge. The findings relate to those who do and do not engage in transnational activities, including return tourism, giving a more holistic understanding of this phenomenon. Initially four sets of factors are suggested as being significant. First, having a connection to people and places in the ancestral home plays a pivotal role in individuals choosing to travel or not. Visiting people and places of significance is also the main activity undertaken when back in the homeland. Second, questions and issues concerning identity are closely linked to willingness to visit homeland. Ethnic identity can be nurtured from childhood, but can also be developed later in life, often leading to individuals reconnecting with their ethnic origins. Third, there is a rapid decline of ethnic identity continuity and transnational engagement between the second and third generation Poles. Perhaps surprisingly food preparation and consumption is the strongest and often the only surviving expression of Polish identity in the third generation. Fourth, Poland’s recent historical events relating to the Second World War left a lasting legacy with the three generations. The associated traumatic experiences expressed through stories created a very negative image of the country, which prevented individuals from travelling there. The historical events also contributed to changes to Poland’s border that occurred after many first generation members had left home. For many respondents the physical or geographical homeland was no longer in Poland, but in a…

Subjects/Keywords: 331.6

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Alder, J. (2013). A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301994

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alder, Joanna. “A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301994.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alder, Joanna. “A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Alder J. A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301994.

Council of Science Editors:

Alder J. A multigenerational analysis of Derby's post-War Polish community visiting their ancestral homeland. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/301994

7. Zhang, Kan. A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems.

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231451

► Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking is distributed computing paradigm, in which the nodes are self-organized and can directly exploit resources from each other without dedicated servers. Free… (more)

▼ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking is distributed computing paradigm, in which the nodes are self-organized and can directly exploit resources from each other without dedicated servers. Free riders in. the Peer-to-Peer systems are the nodes that only consume services but provide little or nothing in return. They seriously degrade the fault-tolerance, scalability and content availability of the Peer-to-Peer systems. The solution to this problem in Peer-to-Peer systems is to have incentive mechanisms that aim to improve the network utility by influencing the nodes to become more cooperative. This thesisp roposess evend esignr equirementsf or an incentivem echanisma ccording to the characteristics of Peer-to-Peer systems, latest distributed computing development trends and the related implementation techniques. This thesis also provides a classification of the existing incentive mechanisms for Peer-to-Peer systems. For each category, the thesis, outlines their principle, provides typical examples, applications and discusses their limitations. Bartering exchange ring based incentive mechanism was found to have the potential of fulfilling all the proposed design requirements. It organizes the nodes with asymmetric interests in the bartering exchange rings, enforcing the nodes to contribute while consuming. However the existing bartering exchanger ing formation approacheso nly rely on historical search records which may lead to a risk of using out of date information. Moreover, these incentive mechanismsla ck of accountability so that the self-interestedr ational nodes can still obtain complete resources and only contribute before finishing the consumption. A novel cluster based incentive mechanism (CBIM) is proposed in this thesis which enables dynamic ring formation by modifying the Query Protocol of the underlyingP2P systems. The query messages become the media that the nodes can use to publish supply and demand information on. The nodes can then cooperate to form a cluster through the query messages while searching. A cluster can be formed when every node publishes same number of requests and provisions in a query message and all the requests can be satisfied. Graph theoretically, a cluster consists of one or more bartering exchange rings. The CBIM also uses a reputation system to alleviate the effect of malicious behaviours. The nodes try to identify free riders by fully utilizing their local transaction information. The identified free riding nodes are blacklisted and thus isolated. The simulation results indicate that by applying the CBIM, the overall request success rate of the network can be considerably improved since the rational nodes are forced to become more cooperative and the free riding behaviours can be identified to a certain extent

Subjects/Keywords: 621.382

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Zhang, K. (2011). A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231451

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zhang, Kan. “A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231451.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zhang, Kan. “A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems.” 2011. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Zhang K. A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231451.

Council of Science Editors:

Zhang K. A cluster based incentive mechanism for P2P systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231451

8. Fearnley, Rachel F. A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying.

Degree: PhD, 2010, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231352

► The following research has explored children's experiences when living with a parent who is dying. The findings provide substantial evidence that these children frequently experience… (more)

▼ The following research has explored children's experiences when living with a parent who is dying. The findings provide substantial evidence that these children frequently experience a conspiracy of silence which is orchestrated and managed by the adults in their lives. The findings have evidenced that children are not typically included in information exchanges about their parents' illnesses. This creates feelings of powerlessness and a barrier to `making meaning' of their current experiences. Exclusion from appropriate and meaningful discourses results in them being unable to develop narratives that are consistent with the peripheral information they are receiving, and which cause them to question their identity and the construct of their family. However, the research has also shown that when children are included in conversations about their parents' illnesses, they generally have a more sophisticated understanding of what is happening and are cognitively and emotionally better able to cope. The quality and quantity of information that is shared with children of terminally ill parents affects their ability to assimilate what is happening which in turn impacts on their management of, or in many examples, their failure to manage the situation. This thesis explores strategies employed by children in their attempt to begin to make meaning from what is happening and to manage the situation. The research highlights that these children experience a number of transitions, changes and challenges. Changes in family routines and the shift from the known patterns of family life to a chaotic and unsafe world often present these children with unprecedented challenges that can severely affect how they manage the experience and how they begin to make meaning from what is happening. Within the thesis I argue that children experience a form of `social death' where previously known social activities and contacts are curtailed because of parents' illnesses. The concept of `social death' reflects their increasing isolation from a `normal' social world which intensifies feelings of difference and causes further questions about identityThe thesis builds on the work of Walter (1996) suggesting that not only is there a `last chapter' to be written following the death, but that children with terminally ill parents are also critically involved in writing a `penultimate chapter' during the latter phases of their parents' illnesses. This `chapter' forms the narratives that accompany this challenging and rapidly changing time in the children's lives. The `writing' of the chapter provides, in part, a framework for the children to construct their biography and consequently develop an understanding of what is happening. However, when they are not included in conversations about the illness the `writing' of the chapter can be severely compromised thus causing them to write an inaccurate account and create incongruent narratives

Subjects/Keywords: 155; Parental terminal illness : Children : Communication : Identity

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Fearnley, R. F. (2010). A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231352

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fearnley, Rachel F. “A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231352.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fearnley, Rachel F. “A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying.” 2010. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Fearnley RF. A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2010. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231352.

Council of Science Editors:

Fearnley RF. A lonely place to be : children's experiences of living with a parent who is dying. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/231352

9. Bardis, Antonia. Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens.

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230919

► All throughout the 1911 century, the city of Athens manifest a distinct character that was inspired by its history. Flourishing with Neoclassical civic architecture, it… (more)

▼ All throughout the 1911 century, the city of Athens manifest a distinct character that was inspired by its history. Flourishing with Neoclassical civic architecture, it remained a modest metropolis that was planned to function harmoniously around its ancient monuments. Today in the 21st century, its landscape has undergone a radical transformation. The city has expanded uncontrollably to accommodate an ever-increasing inflow of urban migration, accumulating one half of the nation's entire population within a confined geological space. Athens has become a product of cataclysmic urban growth. Furthermore, the ancient city is becoming increasingly anonymous, sprawling, with a landscape that is subjected to dominant economic trends. My photographic work for this practice led Ph. D. critically examines the ways in which development has made an impact on the Athenian landscape, altering its physiognomy. My research draws together Eugene Atget's documentation of the city of Paris, in conjunction to Walter Benjamin's criticism of modernity to demonstrate how capitalism produced a destructive effect on culture and a loss of history to society at large. In addition, I investigate the documentary value of the work by contemporary photographer Andreas Gursky to establish the character of our own modern age, and to create a critical image of the city and its landscape in the photographs of my work. Throughout my research, l consider how Atget, Benjamin as well asGursky utilise the aesthetic of the photographic document as a model for generating a criticism of society, new ways of perceiving the world, in addition to generating a sense of historical awareness for the observer of their work. Through particular subjects such as the industry of property development, tourism, as well as others, I explore how Athens has lost the inherent connection with its history and the cultural heritage that it is simultaneously trying to promote. Juxtaposing Athens with Old Paris, I consider how the historic parts of the city become destroyed in the interest of urban development, and argue that the present chaotic appearance of city is not only the product of its modern history, but also the outcome of capitalism as a world historic condition of our time

Subjects/Keywords: 708; Photography : Document : Documentary : Urban landscape : Eugene Atget : Andreas Gursky : Walter Benjamin

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Bardis, A. (2011). Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230919

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bardis, Antonia. “Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230919.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bardis, Antonia. “Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens.” 2011. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Bardis A. Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230919.

Council of Science Editors:

Bardis A. Imaging the city : modernity, capitalism and the making of modern Athens. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230919

10. Woodier-Harris, Naomi. An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university.

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230935

► This study focused on exploring students entrepreneurial experiences pursuing business start-up intentions at university. The main aim of the study was to explore students' entrepreneurial… (more)

▼ This study focused on exploring students entrepreneurial experiences pursuing business start-up intentions at university. The main aim of the study was to explore students' entrepreneurial intentions and transitions starting a business at university, to inform educationalists and those that support entrepreneurial students in designing future support and interventions. A qualitative approach was taken in this study, with particular reference to Constructivism (Denzin and Lincoln, 1994). A pre and post exploration of students' intentions was designed in the research to explore the context of entrepreneurial students across four universities. A more in-depth look into students' experiences starting a business was conducted with small groups of 3-6 at each university using focus group discussions. Lastly an in-depth unstructured interview was conducted using the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) (Flanagan, 1954; Chell, 1998) to explore `critical incidents' in the students' entrepreneurial experiences starting a business at university; case studies were built from 5 students that had started a business and 5 that hadn't. The results found that students' prior entrepreneurial interests, aspirations and family in business were key motivators towards their desirability to start a business at university. However, upon exploring and generating their ideas and intentions decided against business start-up because of a lack of experience, funding and time. The enterprise funding programme provided the feasibility for students to develop their intentions further and engage in the development of their businesses whilst at university. The enterprise funding programme was an attractive opportunity for those students that initially decided against business start-up and it was found that the practical hands-on learning experience was invaluable. The `critical incidents' that influenced students' decision to start a business were; business idea viable, support from family and friends, practical business training, experience gained, mentor and like-minded students. Those that decided not to start a business indicated that particular non-effective `critical incidents' influencing their decision were; their idea being unviable, personal circumstances, a change of career interests and lack of family support. A model of the transitions of the entrepreneurial students exploring start-up as a career option was presented in the analysis, incorporating the implications to educationalists and those that support entrepreneurial students in designing future support and interventions in the conclusion. The study's contribution to knowledge surrounds an improved understanding of the transitions of students pursuing business start-up and their subsequent career destination through the entrepreneurial transitions model. The use of the CIT method has identified the complexities of students' business start-up experiences and the case studies provide significant contribution. Furthermore, the CIT method highlighted in-depth understanding of the impact of…

Subjects/Keywords: 338.0068

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Woodier-Harris, N. (2011). An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230935

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Woodier-Harris, Naomi. “An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230935.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Woodier-Harris, Naomi. “An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university.” 2011. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Woodier-Harris N. An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230935.

Council of Science Editors:

Woodier-Harris N. An exploration of students' entrepreneurial experiences pursuing start-up intentions at university. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/230935

11. Pantelidi, Irene C. The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337575

► Perfectionism can be constructed as a trans diagnostic concept that co exists and probably contributes to the onset development and maintenance of a number of… (more)

▼ Perfectionism can be constructed as a trans diagnostic concept that co exists and probably contributes to the onset development and maintenance of a number of Axis 1 disorders. There is also a significant relationship between perfectionism and low self- esteem. There is considerable theoretical debate in the literature concerning whether perfectionism is uni or multi-dimensional with most therapies being based upon uni dimensional conceptualisations and thus overlooking interpersonal factors. This is also reflected in the relative absence of qualitative studies that explore perfectionism from a lived experience perspective. Aims: This study aims to explore the experiences of perfectionism and low self-esteem in different life domains. It also aims to evaluate the client’s experiences and efficacy of a proposed treatment protocol that targets perfectionism from a multidimensional perspective. Method: The study is divided into three phases. A Multiple baseline design is used to evaluate the treatment protocol including cognitive and behavioural interventions, compassionate mind training and assertiveness training to target perfectionism and low self-esteem. Two clinical groups experiencing Axis 1 disorders and high perfectionism are divided amongst the different phases of this study, 13 and 8 participants respectively. Mixed methods are administered to analyse the data with greater emphasis on the qualitative ones. Measures administered include the Beck Depression & Anxiety Inventories; the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale; the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale; the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale by Frost and the Perfectionistic Self Presentation Scale. 8 semi-structured interviews are analysed utilising Interpretative Phenomenological Approach (IPA). Results: from the analysis of data it is evident that perfectionism is a multidimensional construct with strong interpersonal features that affect several different life domains. The proposed treatment protocol appears significantly effective in reducing perfectionism and Axis 1 disorder symptomatology. Additionally, there is a significant increase in self- esteem. Interventions that appear most helpful are behavioural experiments, assertiveness training, compassionate mind training, continuum and positive logging.

Subjects/Keywords: 616.89; Perfectionism; Clinical perfectionism; IPA; Phenomenology; Mixed methods methodology; Cognitive behaviour therapy; Multiphase design; Treatment of perfectionism; Self- esteem; Low self- esteem and perfectionism

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Pantelidi, I. C. (2015). The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337575

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pantelidi, Irene C. “The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337575.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pantelidi, Irene C. “The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach.” 2015. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Pantelidi IC. The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2015. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337575.

Council of Science Editors:

Pantelidi IC. The evaluation of a cognitive behavioural treatment protocol on perfectionism & low self-esteem amongst clients with mood and anxiety disorders : an interpretative phenomenological approach. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337575

12. O'Hare, Roisin. A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy.

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337507

► Healthcare education is continually evolving to reflect therapeutic advances in patient management. Society demands assurances regarding the ongoing competence of HCPs including pharmacists. The use… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 615.1071; Objective Structured Clinical Examination; Pharmacy; Undergraduate; Education; Qualitative methodology; case study; Documentary analysis

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O'Hare, R. (2014). A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337507

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Hare, Roisin. “A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337507.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Hare, Roisin. “A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy.” 2014. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

O'Hare R. A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2014. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337507.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Hare R. A case study to evaluate the introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within a School of Pharmacy. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/337507

13. Morgan, Shaun. Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion.

Degree: Thesis (EdD), 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/272012

► Youth mentoring is often used to engage increasing numbers of disaffected and marginalised young people. As such, this research explores the extent to which key… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 362.7; Youth; Mentoring; Social; Pedagogy

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Morgan, S. (2012). Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/272012

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Morgan, Shaun. “Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/272012.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Morgan, Shaun. “Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Morgan S. Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/272012.

Council of Science Editors:

Morgan S. Youth mentoring across professional settings : a pedagogic approach to social exclusion. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/272012

14. Ncube, Douglas. A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe.

Degree: 2008, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/200673

► Traditionally, agriculture has been one of the mainstays of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies and plays a pivotal and vital role in economic activity and development… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 338.1096891

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Ncube, D. (2008). A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/200673

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ncube, Douglas. “A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/200673.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ncube, Douglas. “A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe.” 2008. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Ncube D. A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/200673.

Council of Science Editors:

Ncube D. A country-specific economic structural adjustment programme model for the acgricultural sector : a case study of Zimbabwe. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/200673

15. Blom, Susanne. 'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective.

Degree: 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/306266

► The purpose of the thesis is to make a contribution to the development of an empirically informed theory of identity work in organisations on the… (more)

▼ The purpose of the thesis is to make a contribution to the development of an empirically informed theory of identity work in organisations on the basis of a gestalt paradigm. Since its emergence almost three quarters of a century ago, gestalt has been applied to therapy, personal development, leadership education and organisational consulting. Gestalt remains, however, fundamentally a paradigm, which preferentially projects onto and deals with complex and dynamic organisational phenomena at individual, dyadic or small group levels. It can be argued that, with its focus on phenomenology and awareness, the gestalt paradigm is predominantly methodological, with only ambiguous or weak links to explicitly articulated epistemology or ontology. A long-term professional, consulting relationship with a trade union branch enabled conducting action research in order to explore the constituents and dynamics of its organisational identity, prior to and following significant change. The subsequent dismantling and closure of the branch demanded an adjustment of research design. The new situation offered a unique opportunity to follow the existentially challenged organisation as its members reacted to and made sense of the closure. The research is contextualised in three analytical clusters: identity and identity work, gestalt paradigm, and trade unions as organisations, institutions and social movements. An ontology of the intersectional field is posited, and on this foundation, four statements, seen as fundamental conditions for identity work, are operationalised through six propositions explicating identity work in a gestalt paradigm perspective. Methodologically, the overall design is informed by a constructivist grounded theory approach, moving abductively - iteratively and even recursively - between inductive and deductive analysis and reflection. The empirical component of the thesis comprises participant observation, field notes, in-depth interviews during and subsequently two years after the closure, and memos. The data proved relevant and informative in terms of identity work in the organisation. The result of the research is a hypothesis about identity work in organisations, firmly anchored in and commensurate with a present-day revised gestalt paradigm, which contribute to a formal development of a gestalt organisational theory. The hypothesis states that: “Identity work in organisations is a dialectical positioning, both individual and collective, between the existential polar opposites of inclusion and exclusion. The processes through which identity work is enacted are cognitive, affective, and conative, instrumentally served by the contact boundary dynamics of egotisming, confluencing, projecting, retroflecting, introjecting, and deflecting. “ The empirical findings are considered robust, and the theory formulation meaningful. Acknowledging the specific circumstances of the study organisation and empirical design, however, a more general application of the hypothesis requires further research in diverse contexts for…

Subjects/Keywords: Gestalt; Gestalt paradigm; Identity work; Organisational change; Trade union; Social movement; Abduction; Reflexive methodology

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Blom, S. (2013). 'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/306266

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Blom, Susanne. “'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/306266.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Blom, Susanne. “'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Blom S. 'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/306266.

Council of Science Editors:

Blom S. 'Identity work' in the context of organisational change : a Gestalt perspective. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/306266

16. Mandelartz, Pascal. Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/320047

► This thesis investigates a tourist segment which has been created out of Ulrich Beck's Risk Society (1989, 2010). These travellers have been dubbed 'Risk Society… (more)

▼ This thesis investigates a tourist segment which has been created out of Ulrich Beck's Risk Society (1989, 2010). These travellers have been dubbed 'Risk Society Travellers'. The outcomes of this study introduce concepts that characterise the Risk Society Travellers. The 'Risk Society Traveller Bubble' is the main concept and contribution to knowledge. It is a multilayered bubble that encapsulates all travellers within a bubble of familiarity and therefore safety and security whilst travelling to a post crisis destination, thereby deepening our understanding of such travellers. The thesis follows Beck's arguments of a society in which everyday life is increasingly governed by risks that have become incalculable, uncompensatable, unlimited, unaccountable and, most important of all, invisible to our senses. The contention is that people live with permanent non-knowing or with the simultaneity of threats and non-knowing and cannot grasp which concerns one should have and in what situations. These problems of risk and uncertainty pose dilemmas for us all (Myth en and Walklate, 2006). The notions that have been discussed in the literature investigate the nature of the tourism experience which this study is trying to connect to crises tourism in order to gain further understanding of the people that travel to such destinations. During the current times of crisis, in which headlines of terror and catastrophes are predominant in the media, each and everyone of us still has to make choices, whether to travel and where to travel. The theoretical development in tourism suggests that catastrophes, such as terrorism and natural disasters impact negatively on tourists' perception of a destination and therefore have a negative impact on the demand for such destinations. However, tourism numbers are still rising and are forecasted to rise in the future (WTO, 2010). This thesis sheds light on the travellers within today's risk society and investigates the tourists visiting destinations post- crisis. The study therefore introduces a research framework for investigating Risk Society Travellers. By implementing the developed methodology, attributes of this segment have been identified which facilitate the further establishment of the 'theory of the Risk Society Traveller'. It may also be suggested that the theoretical development of these tourists has largely remained undeveloped. Therefore tourism concepts from the literature have been brought together in order to create an outset for investigating the Risk Society Traveller. As a culturalist interpretation, this research project therefore attempts to 'show at least a bit of the terrible, but ultimately hopeful, complexity of life in a society whose reality is often oversimplified' (Farrell, 1986). By introducing a research framework for a novel interpretation of the contemporary traveller, an original contribution to knowledge has been made. Through testing the research framework insights into what influences this segment then potentially contributes to the existing body of knowledge.

Subjects/Keywords: 306.4819

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Mandelartz, P. (2012). Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/320047

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mandelartz, Pascal. “Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/320047.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mandelartz, Pascal. “Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Mandelartz P. Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/320047.

Council of Science Editors:

Mandelartz P. Tourist behaviour during and after times of crisis : an investigation into tourists' perceptions, attitudes, reactions and responses. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/320047

17. Sugiono. Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/334913

► The newly designed car in the automotive industry should meet the customers' requirements, e.g. the outlook of the car, size of the car, usage of… (more)

▼ The newly designed car in the automotive industry should meet the customers' requirements, e.g. the outlook of the car, size of the car, usage of the car, among other requirements. It must still consider the factors of social life, resources and environmental problems during the automotive design, such as fuel consumption, emission, global warming, noise, accidents etc. [1], [2], [3]. As a result, the right concept of automotive body design still includes a measurement of its performance and an investigation of its effect on modem life. The aim of the project is to create a car body concept design tool to achieve the design for fuel consumption, design for aerodynamic noise and design for car body vibration. The system is developed with two options for the user: partial limited function car body design and full function car body design. In the partial limited function design, the user is asked to modify the limited size values on three optimized car body designs; optimum saloon car body design, optimum estate car body design, and optimum hatchback car body design which only took place in the small, local sensitive areas. For the full function car body design, the user is allowed to design the overall automotive's size to create a new outlooking vehicle. In order to do so, databases were created to store information pertaining to size versus fuel, size versus vibration, and size versus noise. As per academic style, the research project begins with the literature review and then concentrates on the survey of the geometry types of existing car body designs. The information has been analyzed and classified to serve as references in building the car body models. It is then tested by using Computational Aero-acoustic (CAA) for noise (dB), Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) for fuel economic factors (lift force and drag coefficient), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for vibration (Hz). At this stage, all the information from simulation tests are collected and inputted into the database. At the same time, a Taguchi tool is employed to select the optimum BPNN architecture with Genetic Algorithm (GA) which is used to train the BPNN. Finally, the thesis will deliver the car body design modules for estate, saloon and hatchback types with complete information pertaining to external aerodynamic noise, aerodynamic vibration and fuel consumption

Subjects/Keywords: 629.26

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Sugiono. (2012). Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/334913

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sugiono. “Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/334913.

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Sugiono. “Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

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Sugiono. Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/334913.

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Sugiono. Investigating an intelligent concept design tool for automotive car body design. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/334913

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18. McEwan, Kirsten. An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/312333

► Relationships are of vital importance to our survival and well-being (Baumeister & Leary, 1995; Bowlby, 1969, 1973; Buss, 2003; Gilbert, 1989). One way in which… (more)

▼ Relationships are of vital importance to our survival and well-being (Baumeister & Leary, 1995; Bowlby, 1969, 1973; Buss, 2003; Gilbert, 1989). One way in which we monitor the quality of our relationships and whether we are likely to be accepted or rejected by others is through non-verbal communications, primarily facial expressions (Darwin, 1872; Ekman & Friesen, 1971). Whilst there is much research on the processing of social threat signals and threatening facial expressions (Mogg & Bradley, 2002), research on the processing of facial expressions which convey safeness and altruism is scant. It is known that certain individuals have attentional biases toward threatening cues especially those conveyed through facial expressions. These same individuals tend to have diminished attentional focus toward positive cues such as happy facial expressions. This thesis explores how people process socially affiliative facial expressions, in particular those deemed compassionate. The processing of these facial expressions will be explored in relation to a variety of individual differences in mood, attachment, self-evaluation (namely self-criticism) and social rank. Chapters 1-3 of this thesis outline the background, aims and methodologies. Chapters 4-7 outline the four studies of this thesis which explore facial attentional processing in light of individual differences and primed positive and negative moods. Study 1 explores the processing of accepting and rejecting faces when participants are primed with compassionate, critical or no mental imagery; Study 2 develops and validates a new facial stimulus set displaying compassionate, critical and neutral facial expressions; Study 3 explores the attentional processing of these new compassionate and critical stimuli; Study 4 explores the attentional processing of compassionate and critical expressions when participants are primed with compassionate or critical Imagery. The first study showed that different types of imagery task and individual differences in self-esteem were associated with different attentional processing of accepting and rejecting facial expressions. However, participant feedback suggested that some of the stimuli may have been threatening. Hence Study 2 produced a validated stimulus set of compassionate and critical expressions to be used in further studies of this thesis. Studies 3 and 4 found that individual differences in self-criticism (and to a lesser degree anxiety) influence the way in which compassionate expressions are attended to. The key findings were that high self-critics showed diminished attention to compassionate faces (Study 3) however, when given critical imagery (Study 4), high self-critics showed enhanced attention to compassionate faces. This reversal in attentional processing may be due to finding the compassionate faces threatening or alternatively could reflect participant's attempts to reduce distress through seeking affiliation. Self-criticism is a transdiagnostic factor characterising a variety of mental health difficulties and has been…

Subjects/Keywords: 153.69

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McEwan, K. (2012). An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/312333

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McEwan, Kirsten. “An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/312333.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McEwan, Kirsten. “An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

McEwan K. An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/312333.

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McEwan K. An exploration of the processing of compassionate and critical faces. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/312333

19. Thompson, Roy H. Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance.

Degree: 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/307012

► This thesis reports research into elements of entrepreneurial performance with a particular focus on gender differences and their determinants. Inductive research during the initial literature… (more)

▼ This thesis reports research into elements of entrepreneurial performance with a particular focus on gender differences and their determinants. Inductive research during the initial literature review uncovered a range of factors affecting performance leading to an investigation of smallholder dairy entrepreneurs in Central Malawi. The primary research utilised a mix of both quantitative and qualitative instruments including innovative use of an adaptation of the ‘circle and stones’ proportional piling instrument. This participatory technique explored changes in the household economy following the introduction of the dairy enterprise, including projecting entrepreneurial intentions into the future. A notable feature of the research was the use of a range of context-specific performance measures developed from an outcomes model. These were both separately applied in a performance ranking exercise, and compiled into an overall performance rating (OPR) which was then compared with the initial post-interview field performance rating (FPR). The research involved extensive use of internal and external triangulation of information sources, comparing results from different instruments in the field research, and situating and comparing primary research findings with those from the academic literature and analysis of secondary data. Despite controlling for factors including industry-type, size of enterprise, provision of business and extension support, and taking into account differences in age and educational background, the research uncovered gender disparities in entrepreneurial performance. The performance disparity was greater for those females who are the de facto head of their households, and lesser for those who have the support of a resident male partner. The finding of female underperformance runs contrary to the a priori expectation of industry key informants in Malawi, and much of the academic literature. The research included exploration of risk mitigation strategies and their potential effect on entrepreneurial performance, as possible explanatory factors. Follow-on fieldwork then sought alternative explanations for the gender differentials through focus group discussions and key informant interviews, which uncovered time constraints of females as a potential factor in underperformance. Future research direction indicated includes an in-depth exploration of the intra-household dynamics of time allocation in managing enterprises.

Subjects/Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Gender

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Thompson, R. H. (2013). Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/307012

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thompson, Roy H. “Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/307012.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thompson, Roy H. “Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Thompson RH. Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/307012.

Council of Science Editors:

Thompson RH. Exploring determinants of entrepreneurial performance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/307012

20. Eriksson, Kristina. Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures.

Degree: 2011, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/262693

► Over a period of fifteen years executive coaching being used as a support to leaders in their role has grown from a relatively unknown approach… (more)

▼ Over a period of fifteen years executive coaching being used as a support to leaders in their role has grown from a relatively unknown approach to a mainstream activity in organisations and is likely the fastest growing developmental method in Sweden. Its definition and purpose covers a wide spectrum and the activity is poorly defined. There are a number of questions about the contribution of the service to individual and organisational success and to effectiveness on both an individual and an organisational level. The overarching aim of this research is to explore, describe and acquire a deeper understanding of how executive coaching supports leaders in their role. The point of departure has been to investigate the interaction going on between the stakeholders involved, namely the executive coach, the coachee and the sponsoring organisation. The aim is to provide a research-informed Executive Coaching Buying-in Model to facilitate the buying-in process for the Swedish market. A qualitative research method based on a hermeneutic perspective was designed. 73 semi- structured individual interviews and four group interviews involving 12 persons were conducted. In total 85 respondents participated in the study. The respondents came from various types of companies including Global companies, Government authorities, Small entrepreneurial companies, Municipalities, Management consulting companies and Swedish coach companies. The theoretical perspectives used included psychological theories, leadership theories as well as other influences and roots of Executive Coaching. Some interesting conclusions can be drawn from the study. For example a distinct differentiation between executive coaching and other types of coaching is preferable for the outcome-process and also from an organisational perspective. The borders between executive coaching, counselling and psychotherapy are indistinct and today virtually anyone could claim to be an executive coach. The market calls for more research and those involved in the executive coaching assignment need to be more aware of the various processes going on during the buying-in process. Based on the findings a seven-stage Executive coaching Buying-in Model was constructed. When it comes to the Swedish market certain areas are defined for future research. One central issue is to further work in distinguishing and defining the concept of Executive Coaching in relation to other coaching services and activities. Another matter is to ascertain qualifications for an executive coach with a focus on special competencies, professional training and curriculum. Furthermore it seems necessary to establish clear borders between executive coaching and other developmental tools. It also would be of value to evaluate and find new systems to measure the effect of executive coaching and its outcome. Another desirable task is to investigate and clarify the activities of the main coaching bodies in terms of their similarities and divergences and to be able to create an overall standard and certification…

Subjects/Keywords: 658.407124

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Eriksson, K. (2011). Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/262693

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eriksson, Kristina. “Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/262693.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eriksson, Kristina. “Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures.” 2011. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Eriksson K. Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/262693.

Council of Science Editors:

Eriksson K. Executive coaching : diverse stakeholder perspectives and a model for agreed procurement procedures. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/262693

21. Al-Nuemat, Ahmed Adnan. Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future.

Degree: 2008, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208800

► This thesis investigates the registered trade mark protection safeguards under international trade mark law, and under the existing legislation prevalent in two countries, namely Jordan… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 346.56950488

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Al-Nuemat, A. A. (2008). Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208800

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Al-Nuemat, Ahmed Adnan. “Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208800.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Al-Nuemat, Ahmed Adnan. “Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future.” 2008. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Al-Nuemat AA. Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208800.

Council of Science Editors:

Al-Nuemat AA. Registered trade mark protection in Jordan : compatability with international standards, comparison with UK law, and proposals for the future. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208800

22. Lam, Chuen Cheun. Colour difference evaluation in different media.

Degree: 2007, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208795

► Colour difference evaluation is an important quality control task for the surface colour industries. It has been carried out by visual assessments of surfac7samples by… (more)

▼ Colour difference evaluation is an important quality control task for the surface colour industries. It has been carried out by visual assessments of surfac7samples by the experienced colourists. However, many viewing parameters such as sample' size, sample separation, textures could have an impact on the perceived colour differences. Recently, evaluations have also been' performed using self-luminous colours to achieve quick response for modem business. Large difference in the viewing conditions between the surface and self-luminous media could also affect the final decision for judging colour difference. This study was divided into two parts according to the different media used, surface and self-luminous (CRT) colours. The goal was to investigate various parametric effects for assessing colou,r differences including medium, texture, sample separation, sample size, and background colour. Experiment 1 included 107 cotton pairs corresponding to five colour centres. The average colour difference of the sample pairs was about 5 CIELAB units. The grey scale method was used for scaling colour differences \vith a panel of 10 observers (two assessments for each observer). In general, the parametric effects found were small varying from 8 to 15% except for the background ~ffect, i.e. 42% and 26% for green sample pairs assessed against a green background and the blue samples pairs against ..' a blue background respectively. The r~ults clearly indicate a chromatic crispening effect. Experiment 2 included six phases which reproduced the colours in Experiment 1 onto a CRT. The results confirmed that all the parametric effects found in Experiment 1 and the most obvious effect was the chromatic crispening effect. It was intended to compare results between Experiments 1 and 2 to reveal the difference between surface colour and self-luminous colour under various parametric conditions. The results showed that all CRT colour pairs appear about 20% smaller colour difference than surface c'olour pairs.

Subjects/Keywords: 667

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Lam, C. C. (2007). Colour difference evaluation in different media. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208795

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lam, Chuen Cheun. “Colour difference evaluation in different media.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208795.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lam, Chuen Cheun. “Colour difference evaluation in different media.” 2007. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Lam CC. Colour difference evaluation in different media. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2007. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208795.

Council of Science Editors:

Lam CC. Colour difference evaluation in different media. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/208795

23. Baker, David. Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/325046

► Background: Psychological perfectionism, from a clinical perspective, started to be a topic of interest for cognitive behavioural clinicians at the beginning of the 1950s. Whilst… (more)

▼ Background: Psychological perfectionism, from a clinical perspective, started to be a topic of interest for cognitive behavioural clinicians at the beginning of the 1950s. Whilst many studies have identified perfectionism as a pivotal motivator in different conditions of neurosis, the exact nature of its interactions remains unclear. In the research community there is still a debate as to whether there is such a thing as good perfectionism, and there remains no consensual theory of psychopathological perfectionism. Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate why the nature of the phenomena remains a contentious issue, and to develop a robust theory of psychopathological perfectionism, within a cognitive behavioural framework, which will find general acceptance. From the literature review this appears to be the first qualitative study to develop such a theory. Method: Substantive grounded theory was developed within a framework of methodical hermeneutics which, it is argued, is capable of generating formative theory. 20 volunteers who came forward in response to advertisements became participants in semi-structured interviews using a post classic qualitative methodology, from which emerging data became the basis of categories leading to the development of the theory, and functions of the phenomena. Results and Conclusions: The study sets out reasons why there remains an impasse amongst researchers and clinicians about the condition of psychopathological perfectionism. A parsimonious theory of pathological perfectionism has been developed, the constructs of which are just necessary and sufficient to describe the condition. The developed theory makes a contribution to theories proposed prior to 1990 and to contemporary research. However as with all theories it is necessarily provisional, so that its usefulness is in need of further research and development. Psychopathological perfectionism has only two constructs, namely a demand to achieve perfectionism in at least one idiosyncratic sphere, which is in response to a core schema of conditional worth. A number of symptoms or functions of psychopathological perfectionism have also been identified, and there are suggestions as to how the condition develops and is maintained to the detriment of the sufferer. The study synthesizes over fifty years of theory and research into the phenomena. The developed theory and its symptoms or functions have important implications for clinical interventions, training, and for further psychological and psychosocial research. These implications are discussed.

Subjects/Keywords: 155.232; Perfectionism : Clinical perfectionism : Psychopathological perfectionism : Rational emotive behaviour therapy : Cognitive behaviour therapy : Constraint composition theory : Abductive explanatory inferentialism : Grounded theory : Post classic grounded theory : Heuristcs : Uni and multi directional perfectionism scales : Conditional worth : Ideosyncratic tasks

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Baker, D. (2012). Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/325046

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Baker, David. “Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/325046.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Baker, David. “Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Baker D. Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/325046.

Council of Science Editors:

Baker D. Developing a theory of psychopathological perfectionism within a cognitive behavioural framework. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/325046

24. Clarke, Helen. Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/311445

► This study focuses upon the relatively unexplored area of sexual harassment in British universities. In sum, the thesis suggests that although MacKinnon's (2004) aim is… (more)

▼ This study focuses upon the relatively unexplored area of sexual harassment in British universities. In sum, the thesis suggests that although MacKinnon's (2004) aim is to enable women to feel more powerful and less stigmatised, the contribution of feminist harassment discourses may, in part, generate in some women an understanding of powerlessness and vulnerability. In particular, it suggests seemingly prevailing discourses surrounding sexual harassment in higher education and considers if and how the women interviewed define themselves through these discourses. Thus, by exploring the power effects of and resistances to these suggested prevailing discourses, it is possible to infer the degree to which these discourses may have constituted the participants' subjectivities. Further, the thesis argues that feminist harassment discourses may have generated specific effects of power with regard to my participants. That is to say, many of my participants seem to understand sexual harassment as exploitative behaviours rooted in the unequal distribution of ascribed power in higher education. Feminism's understanding of power as a static and gendered appears to have generated for the participants, at least in part, the understanding that sex at work is used to humiliate and degrade women, maintaining and reproducing ascribed notions of power. For this research, twenty-four unstructured interviews were carried out with women who had identified themselves as having experienced sexual harassment within higher education, either as a student or a member of staff, or who had witnessed events they had defined as sexual harassment. This was a passionately interested form of inquiry, recognising the partial nature of knowledge and identifying my political positionings (Gill 1995; Aranda 2006). The analysis is Foucauldian oriented, understanding power as fluid - rather than possessed - and as generating particular ways of being. In addition, although it notes that the participants did resists specific effects of power, this resistance always takes place from a new point of power and does not, therefore, carry us beyond power into a power free space. The prevailing discourses suggested from my data are: the 'grades for sex' discourse; the 'all boys together' discourse; the 'trustworthy lecturer' discourse; the 'knickers in a twist' discourse; and the 'sexual harassment as unwanted sexual behaviour' discourse. Supervisors: Dr. Kristin Aune and Dr. Gordon Riches

Subjects/Keywords: 378.1958; Foucault : Sexual violence : Liberal feminism : Higher education

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Clarke, H. (2012). Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/311445

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Clarke, Helen. “Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/311445.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Clarke, Helen. “Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Clarke H. Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/311445.

Council of Science Editors:

Clarke H. Sexual harassment in higher education : a feminist poststructuralist approach. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/311445

25. Cetin, Muhammed. Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory.

Degree: 2008, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/254792

► This study focuses on the collective identity, action and outcomes of the GÃ¼len Movement within the framework of sociology of social movements. It differs from… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 303.484092

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Cetin, M. (2008). Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/254792

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cetin, Muhammed. “Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/254792.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cetin, Muhammed. “Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory.” 2008. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Cetin M. Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/254792.

Council of Science Editors:

Cetin M. Collective identity and action of the Gulen movement : implications for social movement theory. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/254792

26. Bin Sultan, Abdalla Abdelrahman Yousif Ali. An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/313132

► RADAR is an excellence self-assessment tool which is commonly used to assess results and approaches in excellence models. It could also be used successfully in… (more)

▼ RADAR is an excellence self-assessment tool which is commonly used to assess results and approaches in excellence models. It could also be used successfully in assessing the strategy formulation process in Dubai' s government. The Thesis is a qualitative research that deploys a case study approach to understand the role of RADAR techniques and practices, and how these can be used in assessing the Dubai Governement 's strategy formulation process, focusing on the justice and security sectors in general and the Dubai Police Force in particular. The researcher always attempts to answer particular questions about why and how RADAR informs and helps in assessing and controlling the strategy formulation process. The study obtained valid information from semi-structured interviews with 17 senior and middle government, security and Police staff members working in the Dubai Police Force, Civil Defense and Immigration Departments. Generally, the findings indicated that: Firstly, RADAR can be used successfully in these researched organisations and can be seen to be important in security assessment function when taking into consideration the cultural aspects of Dubai which are based on Arab and Islamic cultural values. Secondly, the strategy formulation process in Dubai Governement is affected widely by Islamic and Arab culture. Thirdly, the definition of 'citizen' is very complex as Dubai is a cosmopolitan city. This makes it difficult to cater to the stakeholders' needs in the strategy formulation process due to the diversity of the cultures of the different nationalities. Fourthly, the bureaucratic nature of managers in the public sector makes it difficult to deploy the excellence self-assessment tools as they tend to believe that assessment is merely criticism rather than that it supports continuous improvement. Finally, the leadership of Dubai Governement plays a crucial role in leading the strategic thinking and quality drive in both public and private sectors. The leadership vision is to cater to the cultural needs of the different nationalities living in Dubai and translate them into sound strategies.

Subjects/Keywords: 353.36; Excellence : Strategic formulation : Arabic culture : Islamic culture : Dubai Government : Strategic plan : Dubai

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Bin Sultan, A. A. Y. A. (2012). An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/313132

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bin Sultan, Abdalla Abdelrahman Yousif Ali. “An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/313132.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bin Sultan, Abdalla Abdelrahman Yousif Ali. “An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Bin Sultan AAYA. An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/313132.

Council of Science Editors:

Bin Sultan AAYA. An assessment of excellence in formulating strategic plan : a case study of Dubai government's strategic plan, United Arab Emirates. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/313132

27. Albeckay, Emhemmad Masoud. Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme.

Degree: 2011, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322270

► This thesis investigates the lack of critical reading and thinking skills amongst undergraduate students of English in Libya, and produces a new programme which can… (more)

▼ This thesis investigates the lack of critical reading and thinking skills amongst undergraduate students of English in Libya, and produces a new programme which can be used to develop their skills. It develops students' critical reading comprehension skills through an innovative Critical Reading Programme (CR Programme). It further examines students' perceptions of the programme with the intention of adapting and amending the original programme accordingly. It is intended that the completed work would be disseminated on a wider scale, beyond the particular institution where the study was undertaken, to the rest of Libya and possibly to other Arabic-speaking countries. The need was identified for a programme to enhance critical reading and thinking skills amongst undergraduate students of English at Sebha University in Libya. Therefore, an initial design of a CR Programme that would enable the students to achieve these skills was developed. Using the literature review to inform its development, I piloted the programme, using it within the appropriate context, and gathered data from the participants to see if it had served its purpose. From the results of the pilot study, I contacted a random sample of 60 students from Sebha University. The student sample was divided equally into two groups (control and research). Students in the research group studied the CR Programme which I initially developed, while the control group participants were not taught critical reading, but were taught reading comprehension using a teacher-centred approach and a grammar translation method, which is the current pedagogy in Libya. Relevant literature was reviewed so as to be aware of empirical studies carried out by others. This was to enable me to situate my own contribution to the field. For example, Thistlethwaite (1990) emphasises the importance of critical reading; Davis (1992) highlights a variety of learning and teaching methods; Yopp (2001) suggests a model for the process involved in reading comprehension; and Alyousef (2006) discusses the role of cognition and reading, as well as the methods used for teaching and learning. To answer the research questions and meet the aims of my study, qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted to analyse the collected data. The former method was important for understanding and appreciating the subjective aspect of the participants' issues and problems relevant to their learning English as a foreign language (EFL) and for gaining their trust. The latter was used to quantify the data collected. The methods were further used to measure the progress of the students on the Ck Programme, thus, verifying the programme's importance. The thesis explores pedagogical tools in teaching reading comprehension to EFL undergraduate students in Libya. The data collection and subsequent research findings show that using innovative pedagogy can improve reading comprehension skills in the Libyan context. The study was conducted in four phases, namely: 1) a pre-intervention strategy (pre-measurement of skills,…

Subjects/Keywords: 428.24927

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Albeckay, E. M. (2011). Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322270

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Albeckay, Emhemmad Masoud. “Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322270.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Albeckay, Emhemmad Masoud. “Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme.” 2011. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Albeckay EM. Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322270.

Council of Science Editors:

Albeckay EM. Reading comprehension skills amongst undergraduate EFL students in Libya : the development and evaluation of an innovative critical reading programme. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322270

28. Alnaimi, Jabor. The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/315473

► Qatar's determination and strong will to march forward has benefitted many expatriates from other nations in their attempt to seek greener pastures and job opportunities.… (more)

▼ Qatar's determination and strong will to march forward has benefitted many expatriates from other nations in their attempt to seek greener pastures and job opportunities. Qatar, a small country in the Middle East, is leaping forward with continuous, rapid development and progress. It has been able to provide tremendous job opportunities to people from all over the world. With this particular reason, Qatar's rapid population growth from 1997, and more markedly after the census of 2004, has led to widespread cultural diversity in the country. The diversity is so extreme that according to the statistics of economically active population of 2009, it resulted in an extremely disproportionate rise in the non-Qatari economically active population that peaked at 94.39 per cent, compared to a mere 05.61 percent rise in Qatari nationals (Qatar Statistics Authority, 2009). The Qatari economy is comprised by 0.5 percent of Qatari nationals and 99.5 percent of non-Qatari workforce in the private sector employment. Even in Government departments of Qatar, 42 percent of employees consist of expatriates from other countries (Qatar Statistics Authority, 2009). The question is not the tremendous rise in non-Qatari population or their employment as compared to Qatari nationals, but the issue pertains to the management of the ever- increasing diversity and the resulting issues of security and peace of the nation and its people. Diversity problems are multifarious in nature, and include differences in ethnicities, language, culture, religion, beliefs, customs, habits, etc. These problems need to be dealt with at the leadership levels of the Government of Qatar, with particular reference to Qatar's four principles of strategy, namely: (1) human resources, (2) adapting to financial and technical development, (3) general security, and (4) relations with the community. This study is therefore aimed at investigating the key factors related to organizational learning and leadership style that can impact managerial innovation in the Ministry of Interior (MOl) of the Qatar Government, with particular reference to the cultural diversity that is prevalent in the various government departments of Qatar. This study is also aimed at assessing the need for any transformation that may suit the best interests of the nation, its people and the workforce. In order to achieve such aims, this study entailed an extensive review of extant literature relevant to the issue of the cultural diversity, its pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, management aspects, leadership, knowledge management, impact of organisational learning and leadership style, requirements of leadership ,and managerial innovation. In addition, a combination of both quantitative and qualitative research methods was employed in this study. Data for this study were collected from Qatar MOl using cross- sectional methods including questionnaire and interview schedules. A total of 107 senior officers and 228 junior policemen and civilians were participated in the survey. Data analysis…

Subjects/Keywords: 658.3124

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APA (6^th Edition):

Alnaimi, J. (2012). The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/315473

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alnaimi, Jabor. “The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/315473.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alnaimi, Jabor. “The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Alnaimi J. The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/315473.

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Alnaimi J. The impact of organizational learning and leadership style on managerial innovation : on the perspective of cultural diversity. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/315473

29. Marriott, Laura-Lee. Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education.

Degree: 2012, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322740

► This study aims to contribute original knowledge of the identity ofpost-1992 academics to inform the debate surrounding the professionalization of higher education teachers. The setting… (more)

▼ This study aims to contribute original knowledge of the identity ofpost-1992 academics to inform the debate surrounding the professionalization of higher education teachers. The setting was a modem university in the East Midlands. Bourdieusian theoretical conceptualizations of the mediated relations between agency and structure (habitus/field theory) were applied to deconstruct/reconstruct the nature of these relations within the university's academic workforce. This investigation revealed disjunctions amongst staff members. The study's findings suggest that these might be addressed through structured training in the logic of practice for recruits. Bourdieu [1930-2002] developed a mixed methods methodology, combining positivist and phenomenological research paradigms to ensure breadth and depth in ethical data interrogations. This approach informed the sequential mixed design of the study. The first phase (survey) elicited profile and benchmarking data and perceptions of field forces and conditions from sixty respondents. Most lacked teaching qualifications or experience on entry. The second phase (fifteen interviews) captured personal narratives for subsequent thematic analysis. Current evaluation of primary data indicates three significant trajectories analyses: effective actionlbehaviour arising from the meaningful convergence of the individual's competences (mapped as habitus), the organizational environment (field) and the job's demands (practice). Data filtration through these lenses uncovered destabilizing divergences. Significantly, most participants eschewed identification as an 'academic'; seeing themselves as first and foremost a teacher. Their key concerns were negative perceptions of management and student demands as threats to personal efficacy, thus an accredited teacher training programme instilling a dual professionalism was broadly welcomed. This study provides timely sociological perspectives on the government's recent positive correlation between funding and new staff accreditation. Institutional reliance upon existing and contract staff, however, suggests their training needs warrant further investigation. This thesis argues for such training to make explicit the science of pedagogy and the art of teaching to all teaching staff through the conscious integration of habitus/field theory in higher education teacher training. In this way, both agent and field are strengthened, to their mutual advantage.

Subjects/Keywords: 370.711; Habitus/Field theory : Teacher training in HE : Mixed methods methodology

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Marriott, L. (2012). Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322740

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Marriott, Laura-Lee. “Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322740.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Marriott, Laura-Lee. “Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education.” 2012. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Marriott L. Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322740.

Council of Science Editors:

Marriott L. Degrees of virtue : inculcating a professional academic habitus in the field of post 1992 higher education. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/322740

30. Wu, Pianhui. Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos.

Degree: 2013, University of Derby

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/305004

► The digital watermarking technique embeds meaningful information into one or more watermark images hidden in one image, in which it is known as a secret… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Hyperchaotic : Scrambling : Wavelet Transform

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APA (6^th Edition):

Wu, P. (2013). Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Derby. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10545/305004

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wu, Pianhui. “Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Derby. Accessed October 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/305004.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wu, Pianhui. “Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos.” 2013. Web. 20 Oct 2019.

Vancouver:

Wu P. Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. [cited 2019 Oct 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/305004.

Council of Science Editors:

Wu P. Research on digital image watermark encryption based on hyperchaos. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Derby; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10545/305004

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