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Developing a framework for understanding sociotechnical routes to unintended consequences in Internet of Things (IoT) systems: A case study of an IoT parking solution in a Smart City

Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer (website) University of Reading (Henley Business School), 2022 Download from repository Abstract This thesis explores unintended consequences resulting from the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology systems. It does this through a Critical Realist (CR) lens, which… Read More »Developing a framework for understanding sociotechnical routes to unintended consequences in Internet of Things (IoT) systems: A case study of an IoT parking solution in a Smart City

Understanding care coordination across primary health care services in a rural context for young children and their families experiencing adversity: A critical realist case study

Erica Koopmans (erica.koopmans@alumni.unbc.ca) University of Northern British Columbia, 2025 Download from repository Abstract This dissertation explores the complex and layered phenomenon of care coordination for young children and their families experiencing adversity in a rural primary health care setting. Despite… Read More »Understanding care coordination across primary health care services in a rural context for young children and their families experiencing adversity: A critical realist case study

Organisational Culture in Construction – A Critical Realist Perspective

Stine Harboe Petersen (stineharboep@sdu.dk) Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), 2026 Download from repository Abstract This PhD thesis explores organisational culture (OC) within the Danish construction industry through the lens of critical realism. Conducted as a… Read More »Organisational Culture in Construction – A Critical Realist Perspective

Water service providers and debt emitters: Kenya’s transformation of public water and sanitation utilities’ financing

Manuel Heckel University of Sheffield, 2023 Download Abstract Infrastructure backlogs and basic services provision gaps in rapidly urbanising contexts precipitated a reappraisal of commercial debt for development purposes. Donors and international organisations have started to support the mobilisation of private… Read More »Water service providers and debt emitters: Kenya’s transformation of public water and sanitation utilities’ financing

Culture, Barriers and Enablers of Primary Health Care Quality Improvement in Kenya

Camlus Odhus (codhus20@gmail.com) University of Lancaster, 2025 Download Abstract Introduction Improving the quality of primary health care (PHC) is an urgent priority, given millions of deaths attributable to poor quality health services. Yet, little is known about the culture of… Read More »Culture, Barriers and Enablers of Primary Health Care Quality Improvement in Kenya

Adult Learning: What does an adult learner need

Lisa Ellem (lisa.ellem@scu.edu.au) Education, Southern Cross University, 2023 Download from repository Abstract Today’s adult learners are social and economic revolutionaries who invite change. Adult learners operate in the adult learning industry that holds substantial national, social, and economic benefits. However,… Read More »Adult Learning: What does an adult learner need

Theorising Party and Party System Institutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Studies of Kenya and Ghana

Kennedy Masime (kennedy.masime@gmail.com) Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg , 2023 Download from repository Abstract Political scientists are, generally, agreed that political parties play a very important role in the consolidation of democracy. Indeed, parties play several… Read More »Theorising Party and Party System Institutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Studies of Kenya and Ghana

How Forest School supports inclusive practices: observations of child engagement and view of teachers and parents in one English primary school

Alexandros Stavrianos Anglia Ruskin University, 2024 Download Abstract This study examined the Forest School approach as a way for all children to access outdoor education. In so doing, this study related the values and philosophical principles of outdoor education and… Read More »How Forest School supports inclusive practices: observations of child engagement and view of teachers and parents in one English primary school

Metagovernance and NGOisation in Thailand: An Exploratory Study of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) and Nongovernmental Organisations (NGOs)

Theerapat Ungsuchaval School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research, University of Kent, 2019 Download from repository Abstract The thesis is an exploratory study of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF), an independent autonomous public organisation (APO) and its NGO… Read More »Metagovernance and NGOisation in Thailand: An Exploratory Study of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) and Nongovernmental Organisations (NGOs)

Multiprofessional perceptions of clinical research delivery and Clinical Research Nursing: Exploring the interface between clinical service delivery and clinical research delivery in the NHS

Linda Tinkler (linda.tinkler@sheffield.ac.uk) University of Sheffield, 2023 Download from repository Abstract Introduction & Background Clinical research activity generates multiple health benefits. Resistance/avoidance at the interface between research delivery and clinical service delivery may affect the success of research. Little is… Read More »Multiprofessional perceptions of clinical research delivery and Clinical Research Nursing: Exploring the interface between clinical service delivery and clinical research delivery in the NHS