S/T/56. MA Dissertation. Do Berlin's tourist authorities have to consider cultural segmentation when developing marketing strategies related to the place's image in the era of global tourism? Exploratory study of Arab-Islamic and Protestant European youths' pre-visitation image

The dissertation examines the image of Berlin as a tourist destination among the youths from Arab-Islamic and Protestant European countries. A review of literature is provided touching on the youth culture in different countries, the features of the tourism industry in Germany and in Berlin, the concept of destination image and the factors that influence its formation, the effects of globalisation on consumer behaviour among Arab-Islamic and Protestant European youth cultures, etc. Primary research is conducted on the basis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions about the perceptions of Berlin. Conclusions are made about the perceptual mapping of Berlin as a tourist destination analysing its implications for Berlin tourism management and suggesting recommendations for its more effective marketing.

C/S/107. Proposal. Introduction to Research in Child Care

The paper offers a research proposal into the UK social policies towards early years childcare providing information on the research questions, rationale, literature framework, methods, etc. The Government strategy developed through the Sure Start Programme is analysed. The importance of the study is outlined.

S/M/412. Dissertation. Do Southern English airline passengers consider airlines' environmental commitment/policy in their purchase decision making? Can airlines gain a competitive advantage by being environmentally responsible?

The dissertation investigates whether the increased awareness of the aviation impacts on the natural environment leads to more environmentally conscious consumer purchasing behaviours in terms of flight bookings. The review of literature touches on the problems of climate change, green marketing, environmentally conscious purchasing, etc. Primary research is conducted through surveys and questionnaires to show evidence of environmental responsibility among air passengers. Conclusions are made about the environmental commitment of potential air travellers.

C/S/95. Proposal. Factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK

The paper proposes research into the factors behind the food choices of UK consumers with regard to fruit and vegetables. The aims and objectives of the study are formulated outlining the theoretical framework of the research and providing a review of related literature. The methods of research and data collection are described; analysis of public views on fruit and vegetable consumption is conducted.

S/S/158. Dissertation. Police practices of stop and search towards ethnical minorities

The dissertation examines the legal right of the police to stop and search an individual regulated by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). Literature is reviewed on the application of PACE with reference to ethnic minorities discussing institutional racism, "cop culture", etc. A study of the Middlesbrough police is conducted to evaluate whether their stop and search practices are discriminatory in nature. Quantitative methods of research are applied based on primary data (obtained through questionnaires) and secondary data. Conclusions are made about the police practices of stop and searches towards certain groups in the Middlesbrough area.

C/EC/40. Proposal. Meeting the Needs of Library Service Users: Survey of Staff in the Health Service Executive

The paper presents bullet points on the proposal to study the needs of library service by a health service executive (HSE) identifying the problem, outlining the research aims and objectives, providing a review of related literature, formulating the research hypothesis and describing the methods of the research.

C/L/245. Dissertation. Women and Islamic Family Law

The dissertation investigates women's rights in Muslim environment presenting a review of literature on Islamic religion, Muslim culture, Quaranic views on women and gender relations, Islamic family law on marriage, inheritance, divorce, etc. The rights of Muslim women to divorce and re-marry are considered with references to different Muslim communities with a focus on Iran. The research is based on secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the positive changes in female subordination under Islam family law.

S/S/143. Dissertation. Evaluation of Facts within Communication Process that Lead to Conflict in Inter-Professional Practice in the Field of Child Welfare and Protection

The dissertation looks at child protection (ChP) and welfare in the historical context examining the role of different agencies associated with ChP and their interprofessional communication. The causes of conflict within the communication between professionals involved in child protection are explored; the challenges facing social workers are discussed focusing on social workers' problems in Bristol during 2003. Conclusions are made about the position of social workers within modern society.

S/S/145. Dissertation. The changing role of men in the valleys of South Wales

The dissertation examines the changes in the concept of masculinity within South Wales coal mining community over the past 2 decades. The review of literature touches on the shifts in the British economy over the period, the evolution of mining identities, the issues of employment in the valleys of South Wales, the working class business ethics towards male coal miners, the problems of unemployment, the position of women in mining communities, etc. Conclusions are made about the changes in South Wales industry and male mining ideology.

S/S/139. Dissertation. Why are a million children at risk? Impact of poor housing on health and life chances of children in UK

The dissertation investigates the living conditions of children in UK looking at the risks associated with poor housing. Literature is reviewed on the UK housing policies in recent years, the link between health and housing conditions, the impacts of overcrowding and poor housing on children, etc. The ways to deal with the problem are discussed suggesting recommendations to the UK government.

S/FC/21. Dissertation. A contemporary study exploring the development of identity in the emo sub-culture of Manchester

The dissertation investigates modern emo punk rock sub-culture in Manchester reviewing academic literature on the origins and traditional features of the sub-culture, the musical history of Manchester, the principles of cultural geography, etc. The methods of research include primary data collection through face-to-face interviews and questionnaires distributed around the studied location. Conclusions are made about how an emo identity is formed in Manchester.

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