DSpace at Cardiff Met: Recent submissions
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Development and piloting of a support package to enable small and medium sized food and drink manufacturers to obtain third party food safety certification
(Elsevier, 2021)Multiple benefits exist for food and drink manufacturing businesses from obtaining third-party food safety certification. However, barriers to obtaining certification have been identified as ‘knowledge and skills’, ‘time, ... -
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. ... -
Clinical performance and quality of life impact of an absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2021-03-18)The aim of this prospective multicentre observational study was to assess the clinical performance and safety of Cutimed® Siltec® Sorbact® absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing in wound healing and its impact on patients' ... -
Stroke Survivors’ experiences and perceptions of engaging, or choosing not to engage, in a virtual choir (VC) during the global pandemic
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2021)Stroke is a public health concern and the emergence of the COVID-19 virus has compounded the situation for social support/ rehabilitation groups for stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors were required to self-isolate for ... -
The effects of coaches’ emotional expressions on players’ performance: Experimental evidence in a football context
(Elsevier, 2021-02-12)Objectives Across two experiments, we examined the effects of coaches' nonverbal expressions of pride, shame, and happiness on players' emotions and performance. Design Both experiments employed a between (emotional ... -
Luxury hospitality — Is this the time to rethink the ethical stance?
(Taylor & FrancisCardiff School of Management, 2021-03-16)The term “luxury” — and thus “luxury hospitality” — has positive connotations for many; however, the demand of trying to meet the needs and wants of others is questionable. This article discusses the nature of luxury along ... -
Identifying management practices that drive production-line workers’ engagement through qualitative analysis
(Elsevier, 2021-02-27)Introduction: Engagement research - most often defined by a worker’s psychological state of vigor, dedication, and absorption - pays little attention to production-line workers. This study therefore explores factors that ... -
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 Listeria monocytogenes perceptions in small and medium sized food manufacturers: technical leaders' perceptions of risk, control and responsibility
(Elsevier, 2021)Due to its ability to colonise, grow and form in niches in food manufacturing environments, the management of Listeria monocytogenes can be complex, particularly for food manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises ... -
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 ... -
“Maybe I’m just not good enough?”: British swimmers’ experiences of attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games
(Wiley, 2021)The purpose of this study was to explore the transitional experiences of British swimmers as they attempted to qualify for the Olympic Games and gain a place in the British Swimming World Class Performance Programme. An ... -
Engaging and supporting women with chronic kidney disease with pre‐conception decision‐making (including their experiences during COVID 19): A mixed‐methods study protocol
(Wiley, 2021-03-03)Aim To report a protocol for a qualitative study to better understand the key factors that influence decision making about pregnancy from women's perspectives and to use these data to develop a theoretical model for shared ... -
Associations with antibiotic prescribing for acute exacerbation of COPD in primary care: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
(Royal College of General Practioners, 2021-03-08)Background C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing can reduce antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care, without compromising patient care. ... -
Measuring Psychological Load in Sport
(Thieme, 2021)Monitoring the physical load undertaken by athletes and examining the subsequent relationship with performance and injury and illness risk is common practice in high performance sport. Less attention has been paid to the ... -
Stress and mental well-being experiences of professional football coaches
(Human Kinetics, 2021)The stress experiences and impact upon the daily lives and mental well-being of English Premier League professional (soccer) football coaches were explored using an in-depth qualitative design. Eight participants were ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of Innovation Ecosystem in Underdeveloped Areas—Take Nanning High-Tech Zone in Western China as an Example
(MDPI, 2020-11-06)High-tech zones are an important platform for local governments in China to carry out regional collaborative innovation and an important carrier for the construction of a regional innovation ecosystem. The evolution path ... -
Economic Granularity Interval in Decision Tree Algorithm Standardization from an Open Innovation Perspective: Towards a Platform for Sustainable Matching
(MDPI, 2020-11-16)In the context of the application of artificial intelligence in an intellectual property trading platform, the number of demanders and suppliers that exchange scarce resources is growing continuously. Improvement of ...
