Mediation and empowering older people to resolve interpersonal conflicts leading to elder abuse and contribute to its prevention: an exploratory study by Craig, Yvonne Joan

“…The study is illustrated by individual case references and verbatim extracts from the mediations studied. Research findings are then evaluated in relation to the study, its themes, theories and social benefits. …”
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Primary care buildings: government policy, implementation and community involvement in facility planning and design by Cavanagh, Susan Deborah

“…Second, through developing and applying a methodology for evaluating how far design and community involvement processes in primary care building projects, built during the 1990s, have been successful in meeting the World Health Organisation's social principles for reducing inequalities in health by increasing inter-sectoral collaboration and community participation. The findings of this cross-disciplinary study provide new insights into several areas of cultural discourse. …”
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Climate change, trade unions and the promise of climate solidarity in the UK, 1997-2010 by Hampton, Paul Stephen

“…Third, it contains a theoretically informed and empirically grounded investigation of UK trade union policy and practice on climate change at the start of the 21 st century. The main findings are that some socialists, trade unionists and activists in the UK have introduced a working class perspective into climate discourse, including challenges to property relations, climate inequality and through mobilisation. …”
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The role of behavioural change theory in social marketing interventions on HIV/AIDS in Ghana by Tweneboah-Koduah, Ernest Yaw

“…This can be done by utilising research findings and application of an integrative behaviour model to design intervention programmes on HIV/AIDS to convert increased awareness and attitude change into behaviour change. …”
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Understanding the relationship between religion and well-being: a mixed methods investigation into religious maturity and psychological well-being by Caruana, Julian

“…A sample of 138 adult UK residents from a Catholic or Protestant religious background were recruited for Study-l 's purposes while, using maximum variation sampling, 4 interviewees were selected for Study-2 from the initial pool of participants. Study-l's findings indicated that, although RM was not a significant predictor of PWB, higher levels of master-motive predicted higher levels of PWB, mainly through meaning in life, while higher levels of openness predicted lower levels of PWB, mainly through selfesteem. …”
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Can sustainability be achieved through sustainable oriented innovation practices? Empirical evidence of micro, small and medium scale manufacturing enterprises by Khurana, Sonal, Luthra, Sunil, Haleem, Abid, Kumar, Anil, Mannan, Bisma

“…A more holistic approach, as promoted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), is used in order to achieve the multi-dimensional mix of environmental, social and economic performance indicators. The findings of this study reveal that government initiatives influence firm size and technological resources significantly. …”
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Appropriation and hybridity of Taiwanese literati painting and American abstract expressionism (1949-2007) by Guo Shin, Ye

“…Some evidences of previous and existing East-West cross-cultural influences are also evaluated as well as the further developments of both traditions to the present day. The findings of these studies were then used to support the creation of my new hybrid artworks with the main artistic components of both Literati painting and Abstract Expressionism. …”
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The psychological adjustment of West African men post myocardial infarction: a counselling psychology study using interpretative phenomenological analysis by Coventry, Shirley

“…A main theme of Degree of trust in the Medical and social systems, featured throughout the phases of adjustment. Discussion: The findings are presented in relation to the initial study aims and existing literature. …”
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Asylum seekers in the UK: a social psychological understanding of a moral panic by Pearce, Julia Michelle

“…The research was based on a quantitative content analysis of 415 UK national newspaper articles, a qualitative analysis of a sub-set of 120 of these articles, 8 group interviews comprising 36 members of the host community, and 25 individual interviews with people who have sought asylum in the UK. The findings established some empirical indicators for evidence of a 'moral panic', but also drew attention to the complexity of applying criteria such as disproportionality and volatility. …”
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Blockchain technology: the role of integrated reverse supply chain networks in sustainability by Jraisat, Luai, Jreissat, Mohannad, Upadhyay, Arvind, Kumar, Anil

“…All types of actors-as-stakeholders involved with national programs and projects can adopt the new framework that provides the changes required for RSCN. The key findings contribute to the field of RSCN where the adoption of BCT as a broad-based strategy to attain sustainability goals and reverse chain activities along the supply chain is a goal.…”
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Evaluating roadblocks to implementing a green freight transportation system: an interval valued intuitionistic fuzzy digraph matrix approach by Singh, Suneet, Barve, Akhilesh, Muduli, Kamalakanta, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…The PERMAN algorithm is used to compute the permanent function of matrices. Findings suggest that the freight logistics industries in third world nations should pay more attention to societal and managerial barriers for successful implementation of green freight. …”
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Using educational digital storytelling to enhance multilingual students’ writing skills in higher education by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…The current semiexperimental study tried to challenge monolingual bias and promote a more integrated and inclusive approach to learning as both efficient and desirable in preparing university students for constructive involvement with various cultural perspectives promoting the creation of global networks. Findings from both quantitative (paired and independent samples t-tests of test scores) and qualitative (anonymous feedback, lecturer observations and focus group discussions) data analyses indicated that learners improved their writing performance, critical thinking skills, self-confidence, and intercultural awareness. …”
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Total productive maintenance and industry 4.0 in a sustainability context: exploring the mediating effect of circular economy by Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Agrawal, Rajat, Luthra, Sunil, Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Srivastva, Deepak

“…Methodology: The conceptual model is proposed using the dynamic capability view (DCV) and empirically validated by partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using 304 responses from Indian manufacturing firms. Findings: The results suggest that I4.0 positively impacts TPM, CE, and SP, also showing TPM's positive impact on CE and SP. …”
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Analysing the challenges in building resilient net zero carbon supply chains using influential network relationship mapping by K.E.K., Vimal, Kumar, Anil, Sunil, Siddharth Meledathu, Suresh, Gokul, Sanjeev, Navaneeth, Kandasamy, Jayakrishna

“…Combining DEMATEL and TISM is the main novelty of the study along with the roadmap. The key findings from the study provide important insights into achieving an NZCSC from both a strategic and policy-making point of view.…”
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Analysing critical factors of strategic alignment between operational excellence and industry 4.0 technologies in smart manufacturing by Ozbiltekin-Pala, Melisa, Kazancoglu, Yigit, Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Luthra, Sunil

“…Afterwards, the best sector is determined by the Gray Relational Analysis method according to the criteria for the three manufacturing industries selected for the study. Findings- As a result of AHP, ‘Infrastructure for Right Methodology, Techniques and Tools, is in the first place, ‘Organizational Strategy, is in the second place, while the third highest critical factor is ‘Capital Investment’. …”
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How does anticipatory trauma reaction and climate-friendly behaviour make an affect at the individual level? The role of social norms and self-efficacy by Yadav, Radha, Kumar, Dharmendra, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil

“…We have used the survey method to examine a sample of 238 respondents and assess the structural equation modelling analysis and PLS predictions using SmartPLS software. The findings indicate that climate change-related anxiety-driven ATR facilitates CFB among individuals. …”
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Micro-dosing psychedelics as a plausible adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy: a qualitative insight by Jacobs, Lucy, Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne

“…Whilst higher doses of MDMA hindered sexual functioning this did not negatively impact the emotional and sensory experiences. Conclusion: These findings point to micro-dosing psychedelics as offering a potentially beneficial adjunct to psychosexual and couple’s therapy; potentiating relationship and sexual satisfaction. …”
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Anti-social behaviour: local perception and reporting behaviour in a small urban location by Venables, Lucie Mary

“…This thesis is not an analysis of public policy, however its findings may help in improving the knowledge base for policy and local service provision. …”
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Role models: expatriate gender diversity pipeline or pipe-dream? by Shortland, Susan

“…Design/methodology/approach: The research uses data from a census survey of female expatriates supported by semi-structured interviews with a stratified sample of the survey respondents, triangulated with interviews with human resource (HR) professionals and analysis of organizational policy relevant to expatriation. Findings: Potential assignees value the information that women role models can provide on living in challenging, masculine locations. …”
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Examining user-generated content, service failure recovery and customer–brand relationships: an exploration through commitment-trust theory by Ozuem, Willis, Willis, Michelle, Howell, Kerry, Ranfagni, Silvia, Rovai, Serena

“…An analysis of the data was conducted using a qualitative approach to understand the main constructs and relationships derived from the data. Findings: This study conceptualises four distinct moderating characteristics of UGC in the SFR process: satisfaction with experience and brand, dissatisfaction with experience and brand, satisfaction with brand and dissatisfaction with brand. …”
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