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An exploration of attachment strategies among young people who engage in harmful sexual behaviour
(Plymouth University, 2016)
Background: It is estimated that adolescent offenders account for 65% of contact child sexual abuse. A range of explanatory theories and models of intervention have been proposed. These are mainly based on cognitive theories ...
The role of Oil in Economic Development -The case of Libya (1970-2010).
(Plymouth University, 2016)
Abstract
The objectives of this thesis are to: (1) examine if the resource curse exists in the context of Libya; (2) assess the role of institutions in avoiding or minimising the resource curse, and; (3) evaluate ...
Government Export Promotion Programmes and Firms’ Export Behaviour: Exploring the Indirect Link. The Case of UK & Algerian Manufacturing Firms
(Plymouth University, 2015)
It has been recognised that exporting is an engine for growth at both country and firm levels. However, the challenging nature of international business often prevents companies from entering and surviving in international ...
THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ON CSR DISCLOSURE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM ISLAMIC BANKS IN GCC COUNTRIES
(Plymouth University, 2016)
The main aim of this research is to analyse the CSR disclosure and examine its determinants and consequences among Islamic banks in the GCC (Gulf Countries Council). In fulfilling the research aims, annual reports of GCC ...
A Framework to Support Developers in the Integration and Application of Linked and Open Data
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
In the last years, the number of freely available Linked and Open Data datasets has multiplied into tens of thousands. The numbers of applications taking advantage of it, however, have not. Thus, large portions of potentially ...
Palaeoecology of the late Permian mass extinction and subsequent recovery
(Plymouth University, 2015)
Climate warming during the latest Permian is associated with the most severe mass extinction event of the Phanerozoic, and the expansion of hypoxic and anoxic conditions into shallow shelf settings. Our understanding of ...
The effects of selected bio-active feed additives on NIle tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) production and health
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
Three investigations were conducted to assess the effects of selected bio-active feed additives on tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) growth performance, feed utilisation, haemato-immunological status, intestinal morphology ...
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR A LOW CARBON TOURISM ECONOMY IN THE SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
Achieving a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions has become a key challenge facing global society and its economies. Despite this, tourism policy and strategic planning rarely acknowledge carbon mitigation as a strategic ...
Design of a solar cooling system for Iraq climate
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
With the objectives of designing a solar cooling system with cold storage unit for the Iraqi climate, solar energy resources were assessed and methods were proposed to enhance harvesting the solar energy in the Iraqi ...
Sediment Transport and Bedform Dynamics in Rip Currents
(Plymouth University, 2016)
Simultaneous in-situ measurements of waves, currents, water depth, suspended sediment concentrations and bed profiles were made in a rip channel on Perranporth Beach, Cornwall, UK. Perranporth is a high energy beach (annual ...