The purpose of this study was to examine the psychological effects of deployment in the information age. Specifically it explored the psychological impact of the internet, and other multimedia on military personnel who utilized this technology while deployed in Iraq and Afghanis…
This document is a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the University of Hertfordshire for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Part Time) in 'EMC in Wire-line Communications' in the School of Electronic, Communication and Electrical Engineering at the U…
Wireless designers constantly seek to improve the spectrum efficiency/capacity, coverage of wireless networks, and link reliability. Space-time wireless technology that uses multiple antennas along with appropriate signalling and receiver techniques offers a powerful tool for im…
A government-funded scheme, the UK Climate Change Communications Initiative (UKCCCI), provided money for organisations to deliver projects that attempted to impact positively on people’s attitudes towards climate change and to increase knowledge and awareness of the issue. This …
This dissertation examines the impact of the introduction of the telegraph upon Iran between 1858 and, 1909. Beginning with an analysis behind the decisions by both the Iranian and British governments to build telegraphs in the country, the study continues to trace the growth of…
This essay examines preventative counter radicalization efforts as a response to violent extremism in Islamic cultures. It argues for the prudence of a counter radicalization strategy and explores the means through which it be implemented most effectively. It emphasizes the accu…
The Nigerian banking sector is one of the strongest sectors in Nigeria, with high profit margins and global ratings, but some studies reveal human productivity decline. Protracted bank transactions; crowded banking halls; and difficult and stressful work conditions are among the…
Relatively new to some, but with a thirty year history of growth and innovation, video games have risen to prominence as one of the most critical forms of entertainment media over the past decade. The combination of visuals, sound, narrative, and social aspects, make video games…