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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.

The European states system and Ottoman-Russian relations, 1815- 1856
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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.

A no-arbitrage affine term-structure model with macroeconomic and market factors and its empirical applications to the UK bond markets
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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 pedagogical effectiveness of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in vocabulary acquisition among Turkish EFL learners
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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.

Primary school boys, academic achievement in literacy and hegemonic identities: a qualitative study
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Wells, J. (2016). Primary school boys, academic achievement in literacy and hegemonic identities: a qualitative study

The perceptions held of the fundamental differences in the nature of boys and girls is an issue which has dominated educational discourse over recent years and thus, has shaped pedagogical approaches and policy. However, despite some calls to focus o... Read More about Primary school boys, academic achievement in literacy and hegemonic identities: a qualitative study.

Finding a voice at the end of life: exploring preferred place of death in a hospice context.
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Walker, S. (2016). Finding a voice at the end of life: exploring preferred place of death in a hospice context

This study explored the views of patients, carers and staff within one UK hospice on talking about preferred place of death (PPD). The UK Government's End of Life Care Strategy (EOLC, 2008) states that patients' PPD should be identified, documented a... Read More about Finding a voice at the end of life: exploring preferred place of death in a hospice context..

An emerging mediator on the periphery: Turkey's mediations in the Syrian-Israeli talks and in Somalia
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Akpinar, P. (2016). An emerging mediator on the periphery: Turkey's mediations in the Syrian-Israeli talks and in Somalia

This thesis investigates to what extent Turkey’s mediation differs from Western modes of mediation. It poses an example for understanding the ability of peripheral countries to challenge the prevalent modes of mediation and emerge as problem solving... Read More about An emerging mediator on the periphery: Turkey's mediations in the Syrian-Israeli talks and in Somalia.

TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS THE KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (2003-2013) A GLOBALIST ANALYSIS
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GOVERNMENT (2003-2013) A GLOBALIST ANALYSIS

Despite the shadows cast by their history, Turkey has developed relations with the Kurdish government to the level of a strategic partnership within the last decade, following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This thesis contextualizes this unexpected rapp... Read More about TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS THE KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (2003-2013) A GLOBALIST ANALYSIS.

Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties
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Snow, A. J. (2015). Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties

This thesis is a qualitative examination of the meanings, messages and experiences of those using and receiving on the spot penalties across a range of contexts in which such penalties arise. It explores the policy framework in which communications a... Read More about Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties.

The religious framework of Kant’s philosophy: practical knowledge, evil and religious faith
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Head, J. (2016). The religious framework of Kant’s philosophy: practical knowledge, evil and religious faith

This thesis explores the religious underpinnings of Kant’s thought through a consideration of the related topics of the problem of evil, the nature of religious faith, the possibility of practical knowledge, and the nature of philosophy, as well as h... Read More about The religious framework of Kant’s philosophy: practical knowledge, evil and religious faith.

An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England
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Middleton, A. R. (2016). An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England

In 1997, New Labour introduced a national ICT strategy for schools and went on to spend over £3.54 billion on educational technology. This exploratory study examines whether changes to government funding for educational technology has altered the vie... Read More about An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England.

NHS arm’s length bodies and health regulation in England: who regulates the regulators?
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McManus, R. M. (2015). NHS arm’s length bodies and health regulation in England: who regulates the regulators?

This research uses mixed methods to critically analyse health regulation systems in England, in a macro and micro sense. The qualitative side of the research involves interviews with key staff members from four NHS Trusts and two Clinical Commissioni... Read More about NHS arm’s length bodies and health regulation in England: who regulates the regulators?.

A critical discourse analysis of history teacher responses to the February 2013 draft National Curriculum for History
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Smith, J. (2015). A critical discourse analysis of history teacher responses to the February 2013 draft National Curriculum for History

This thesis seeks to explore history teacher engagement in debates surrounding the 2013 draft National Curriculum for History and locates these in the wider context of English history teacher identity. The 2013 draft curriculum, which was announced i... Read More about A critical discourse analysis of history teacher responses to the February 2013 draft National Curriculum for History.

Managerialism in international schools: a critical enquiry into the professional identity work of head teachers
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Machin, D. (2016). Managerialism in international schools: a critical enquiry into the professional identity work of head teachers

With prior research suggesting that educational leaders in Western contexts are discomforted by managerialism, this thesis considers why, despite benign market forces and regulatory freedoms, international school Heads might find appeal in managerial... Read More about Managerialism in international schools: a critical enquiry into the professional identity work of head teachers.

Great expectations: exploring the hopes and experiences of international business students in the United Kingdom
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Gilliland, M. D. (2016). Great expectations: exploring the hopes and experiences of international business students in the United Kingdom

The number of international students coming to the UK to study has increased significantly over the past decade and while much has been written about their recruitment and retention, the development of a deeper understanding of the international stud... Read More about Great expectations: exploring the hopes and experiences of international business students in the United Kingdom.

Peer mentoring and the role of the voluntary sector in [re]producing ‘desistance’: identity, agency, values, change and power
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Buck, G. (2016). Peer mentoring and the role of the voluntary sector in [re]producing ‘desistance’: identity, agency, values, change and power

Despite much enthusiasm for the practice of peer mentoring by ex-offenders it has received very little empirical scrutiny. This thesis examines the micro dynamics and intimate interactions within these relationships. In doing so it highlights how men... Read More about Peer mentoring and the role of the voluntary sector in [re]producing ‘desistance’: identity, agency, values, change and power.

Graftin’ up ‘anley duck: Narrating the influence of unemployment upon identity and crime in Stoke-on-Trent
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Mahoney, I. (2015). Graftin’ up ‘anley duck: Narrating the influence of unemployment upon identity and crime in Stoke-on-Trent

This thesis sets out to explore the influences of unemployment upon senses of identity and involvement in crime in Stoke-on-Trent. It draws upon the Free Association Interview method to explore the lives and experiences of a group of men living in so... Read More about Graftin’ up ‘anley duck: Narrating the influence of unemployment upon identity and crime in Stoke-on-Trent.