Outputs (247)

Learning in later life: using life biography to investigate the inter-relationship of learning and life course capital
Thesis
(2013). Learning in later life: using life biography to investigate the inter-relationship of learning and life course capital

Current demographics within the United Kingdom present a challenging picture, with older people forming a considerable proportion of the population. In particular, older people are spending a longer period outside paid work at a point in the life cou... Read More about Learning in later life: using life biography to investigate the inter-relationship of learning and life course capital.

The pedagogical effectiveness of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in vocabulary acquisition among Turkish EFL learners
Thesis
Altay, B. (2017). The pedagogical effectiveness of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in vocabulary acquisition among Turkish EFL learners

This study explores the use of CALL in teaching vocabulary in the classroom. Hence, It is possible to hypothesise that CALL programme enhances vocabulary acquisition of tertiary level students in Turkey. Specifically, it aims to answer the question:... Read More about The pedagogical effectiveness of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in vocabulary acquisition among Turkish EFL learners.

A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets
Thesis
Jayathilaka, U. S. S. (2016). A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets

This study describes the joint dynamics of the U.K. risk-free government bonds and risky corporate bond yields using a large set of macroeconomic and market variables. In this context, the thesis develops for the new understanding of the determinatio... Read More about A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets.

The European states system and Ottoman-Russian relations, 1815- 1856
Thesis
Aslantas, . M. E. (2012). The European states system and Ottoman-Russian relations, 1815- 1856

This thesis looks at the way that the European states system operated and affected the Ottoman-Russian relations between 1815 and 1856. The 1815 Settlements established a new system of international relations in Europe. Russia played the greatest rol... Read More about The European states system and Ottoman-Russian relations, 1815- 1856.

Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice
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(2017). Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice

Violence against students in the name of school discipline has led in many instances to hardship, and in extreme situations, the death of students in the Ghanaian secondary system (see myjoyonline.com, 2015). As a former secondary school teacher and... Read More about Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice.

Community, politics and extremism: a study of far-right and radical Islamist engagement with wider society
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(2012). Community, politics and extremism: a study of far-right and radical Islamist engagement with wider society

This study examines the activities of those allied to the British National Party (BNP) and al-Muhajiroun, groups deemed ‘extremist’ by mainstream society, particularly those actions done as part of the extremist group, but which engage with the wider... Read More about Community, politics and extremism: a study of far-right and radical Islamist engagement with wider society.

Prenatal testing and reproductive autonomy: defending against disability discrimination concerns
Thesis
Leask, K. (2017). Prenatal testing and reproductive autonomy: defending against disability discrimination concerns

Arguments have been forwarded that terminating a pregnancy affected by a congenital abnormality discriminates against those living with disabilities and makes negative judgements about their lives. For the clinical geneticist these arguments raise q... Read More about Prenatal testing and reproductive autonomy: defending against disability discrimination concerns.

The Turkish state’s discourse towards the Kurds’ language rights (2003-2015): recognition or containment?
Thesis
Keles, M. (2016). The Turkish state’s discourse towards the Kurds’ language rights (2003-2015): recognition or containment?

This research explores the extent of the shift in the Turkish state’s discourse towards the Kurds’ language rights and the sources of resistance to their recognition under the successive AKP governments between 2003 and 2015. Examining this issue, I... Read More about The Turkish state’s discourse towards the Kurds’ language rights (2003-2015): recognition or containment?.

Reimagining the Veteran: An investigation into violent veterans in England and Wales post 9/11
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Murray, E. T. (2016). Reimagining the Veteran: An investigation into violent veterans in England and Wales post 9/11

This thesis provides an original investigation into the status of violent veterans in the United Kingdom post 9/11. Drawing upon a series of interviews conducted during 2011-2014, it frames the problem through the focused lens of Veteranality. Vetera... Read More about Reimagining the Veteran: An investigation into violent veterans in England and Wales post 9/11.

Life without fatherhood: a qualitative study of older involuntarily childless men
Thesis
Hadley, R. A. (2015). Life without fatherhood: a qualitative study of older involuntarily childless men

This thesis reveals the complexities in older men’s experience of involuntary childlessness. Research literature on both involuntary childlessness and ageing has highlighted the paucity of material on men’s experience. The aim of this study was to ex... Read More about Life without fatherhood: a qualitative study of older involuntarily childless men.