PhD theses \ Traethodau PhD
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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).
Recent submissions
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Garfinkel, competence and contingency: Respecting the codes of practice
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2017-04-03)Viewing sport coaching as complex and relational, this thesis used the writings of Harold Garfinkel, who developed ethnomethodological inquiry, as an alternative social theorist to better understand the activity. The aim ... -
Where is the mind of the media editor? An analysis of editors as intermediaries between technology and the cinematic experience
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)What space does the mind occupy? A standard response to this question might be to locate the mind within the brain. However some argue that our mental processes also extend beyond the boundaries of the brain. Gallagher ... -
‘I was looking for something different and I found it’ : A constructivist grounded theory study with women who choose not to have children
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Increasing numbers of women are defying societal expectations and choosing not to have children. At the same time, their choices remain shrouded in disapproval and silence. Despite significant cultural changes and the ... -
Factors that influence the continuity and cohesiveness of North-West European Cohousing Communities
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)One of the fastest growing types of intentional community; cohousing aims to provide an enhanced sense of community, while also retaining the possibility for privacy among its residents. Research has shown that cohousing ... -
Space for creative and entrepreneurial activities? Coworking spaces in the entrepreneurial landscape of an economically challenged region
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Coworking is an emerging form of work organisation, whereby independent entrepreneurs, micro-businesses and freelancers ‘work alone together’ in shared spaces, in which the emphasis is on community, relationships, productivity ... -
Children’s perceptions of their own national identity and what it means to be Welsh
(2017)The thesis examines primary school children’s understanding of their own national identity and their perceptions about what it means to be Welsh. Both topics are investigated from a qualitative standpoint and contribute ... -
An investigation into the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seed extract and derivative, Vicenin-2, on inflammatory responses of macrophage and endothelial cells
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Plant extracts are known to have beneficial effects in chronic inflammatory conditions such as diabetes. This study investigated the effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek) seed extracts on inflammatory responses ... -
Performance appraisal in Higher Education Institutions in the Kurdistan region: The case of the University of Sulaimani
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)In contemporary society, nation development relies heavily on the presence and availability of human resources/capabilities. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are vital to create of this human resource. The Kurdistan ... -
Performance of microfinance institutions
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Microfinance is regarded as a financial development tool used in fighting poverty by providing the poor with financial services such as microloans, savings, insurance and money transfers thereby gradually lifting them out ... -
Production and assessment of ovine polyclonal antibodies to treat Clostridium difficile Infections
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)The clinical manifestations of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are due to the release of two powerful exotoxins, TcdA and TcdB. The aim of this study was to raise polyclonal antibodies (PcAb) in sheep that bind to ... -
Macroeconomic indicators and stock market returns in emerging economies: The case of Vietnam
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)The prime contribution of this research is that it provides various empirical results regarding the bivariate and multivariate causality and cointegrating relationships between Vietnam’s stock market returns and macroeconomic ... -
Designing with people with visual impairments: an exploration of the value of extraordinary users in design
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Resonance is the correlation of needs between extra-ordinary users and ordinary users in extra-ordinary situations. Instances of resonance are common and plentiful, for example: attempting to talk to a friend whilst at a ... -
Sustainability of community-managed projects in the North West Region of Cameroon
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)There is wide recognition among contemporary researchers that sustaining community-managed projects in rural areas remains a herculean challenge. Empirical evidence shows that about 65% of community-managed projects in ... -
Sports coaching students’ learning and identity development: A longitudinal study
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Despite the rise in sports coaching programmes, limited attention has been given to understanding the learning experienced on them and their contribution to students’ identity development. In this context, little evidence ... -
Operational efficiency of industrialised information processing systems
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)The British economy has always been a trading nation in terms of goods and more recently services. At the heart of the nation and international trading is London, the hub of a global financial empire that unites the globe ... -
The effect of board structure on mutual funds' performance and fee structure in the Egyptian stock market and the effect of board structure on stock picking and market timing abilities of the Egyptian mutual fund managers: Evidence from financial crisis
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate whether mutual fund governance has an effect on fund performance, fee structure, and stock selection and market timing of the Egyptian fund managers' pre-and-post 2007-2008 ... -
Psychological perspectives on progression and development within elite developmental performance domains
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Understanding the processes involved in effective talent development represents an aspiration for individuals involved in elite performance (Abbott and Collins, 2004). The available literature acknowledges a generally ... -
Enhancing wellbeing – Evaluating an intervention for Further Education students
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Wellbeing is an emerging science. However, there are a number of differing views regarding how to define it as a concept, whether it is able to be measured and the potential for enhancing it at an individual level. The aim ... -
Institutional investors and voluntary disclosure and transparency in Egypt
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Corporate governance, especially disclosure and transparency, have become critical issues in today’s business environment. Greater, especially voluntary, disclosure promotes overall transparency enhancing investor confidence. ... -
Measuring the effect of the board of directors and audit committee characteristics on firm financial performance in Egypt
(Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Corporate governance mechanisms are formed of different building blocks; the board of directors and audit committees are considered to be of the main ones. Nowadays, there has been a significant change, worldwide, in the ...
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