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This collection contains PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) submissions produced by research students and staff at Cardiff Metropolitan University (formerly known as UWIC).
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The impact of stock liquidity and country-wide factors on depositary receipts return and volatility: Implications from the UK
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)This thesis focuses on the impact of stock liquidity and country-wide factors on return and volatility of Depositary Receipts (DRs). As a case study, it examines the underlying stocks that are traded in the UK and their ... -
"Teach me how to dance with you". A phenomenological exploration to improve my own (football) coaching
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)During my academic journey, I have always felt a nagging space between the subject of my studies and my coaching practice, causing all kinds of angst and challenges. Hence, due to this personal struggle, I wanted this work ... -
Situation and participant characteristics, prison strain and collusion in prison hostage takings
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)Hostage taking in prisons in England and Wales presents risks to both staff and prisoners and understanding such incidents is important to inform the development of appropriate management tactics and strategies. There has ... -
The effects of low frequency electrical muscle stimulation in advanced heart failure
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Aims: To investigate Low Frequency Electrical Muscle Stimulation (LF-EMS) in the advanced Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) population: 1) Characterise the physiological stimulus of LF-EMS, 2) Determine the feasibility of a ... -
The effects of growth, maturation and training on strength and power development in young artistic female gymnasts
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Female artistic gymnastics demands a combination of physical abilities including strength, power and speed to perform a diverse set of skills. Although gymnasts’ training typically commences early in the prepubertal ... -
A Framework for Successful Deployment of E-Learning in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Rural Areas of Pakistan
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)The purpose of this research work was to highlight the factors which might contribute to the successful deployment of E-learning in individual, technological and institutional perspective in the rural areas of Pakistan. ... -
The impact of corporate culture and corporate governance on bank performance in Egypt
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)Economic changes expose financial institutions to a wide range of risks. The crumbling of business enterprises and corporate scandals lead to loss of credibility. Unlike other non-financial institutions, banks are unique ... -
Investigations into the Effect of Structural Composition on the Efficiency of Multinational Bodies
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)This research can be gathered under the general heading of Cybernetics (the study of organisational structure) which subsumes Systems Thinking. The researcher believes that multinational companies can be considered as ... -
Exploring The Influence of Electronic Word-Of-Mouth (eWOM) On Intention to Share-Wallet: A Study of UK Retail Banking Customer Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)This research explores the influence of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on intention to share wallet of UK retail banking customers using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). eWOM is one of the most useful information ... -
Intellectual Capital, Value Creation and Firm Performance in Singapore
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Stocks are continuously traded on the stock exchange, representing current and future prospects, whilst accounting reports are prepared periodically: quarterly, half yearly or on an annual basis inevitably giving rise to ... -
Examining inflammation in the CNS: from inflammatory molecules to in vitro models
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)Studies of CNS inflammation typically focus mostly on microglia cells or co-cultures of CNS cells, and not on how each CNS cell type alone can contribute to an inflamed environment. To address this deficiency, the current ... -
Factors which influence decisions towards vocational education
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)Vocational education enhances an individual’s chances of finding gainful employment and equips individuals with knowledge and technical skills as well as behavioural competencies needed to increase the chances of gaining ... -
E-Communication Adoption and its Impact on SMEs: A Case of Bangladesh
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2021)This study, which is made up of two phases, adopts pragmatism paradigm and both the qualitative and the quantitative approaches. In the first phase, the quantitative data have been collected from 470 Bangladeshi SMEs ... -
The development of movement competency, strength, and power in young male athletes
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Natural growth and maturation have been demonstrated to influence movement competency, strength, and power performance in males. However, little is known with regards to how maturational status influences these athletic ... -
Does reflective practice work?: Developing an empirical evidence base of the efficacy of reflective practice for improving applied service delivery across contexts
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Within the sport, exercise and health science domains researchers and practitioners interested in understanding factors and processes associated with competent and effective practice have steadfastly advocated the value ... -
The influence of habitual exercise on central haemodynamics and peripheral blood pressure regulation in normotensive middle-aged men
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)Central (aortic) haemodynamics change markedly with age, as aortic stiffness and systolic pressure augmentation increase thereby elevating aortic blood pressure. Furthermore, the autonomic regulation of vascular sympathetic ... -
An Exploration of Teacher Attrition and Retention in Private Secondary Schools in Cameroon
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)This work explores the influences that lead to teacher attrition and retention in some private secondary schools in Cameroon and identifies ways to foster teacher retention. Teacher attrition has received more attention ... -
Celebrity endorsement in advertisements and its impact on women’s self-esteem in the United Kingdom
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)The foremost aim of this research study is to investigate and understand the underlying factors for the inclusion of celebrities in advertisement, followed by its impact on the women’s self-esteem in the United Kingdom. ... -
An examination of ‘explicitation techniques’ to enhance decision-making in Korfball: an Action Research study
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2020)This thesis develops the use of ‘explicitation techniques’ as a pedagogical tool for coaches to enhance players’ awareness and decisions. Recent research has highlighted a new appreciation for the use of phenomenological ...
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