A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development (2024)
Thesis
Ardo, A. (2024). A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nigeria is ranked second globally after India in reported incidences of cyberattacks. Attackers usually exploit vulnerabilities in software which may not have considered security features during the development process. Agile methodologies are a well... Read More about A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development.

Agent-based ethical decision-making control optimization framework for self-driving vehicles (2022)
Thesis
Yusha'u, S. (2022). Agent-based ethical decision-making control optimization framework for self-driving vehicles. (Thesis). University of Salford

When driving, humans balance values like safety, legality, and mobility. When sharing the road with humans, an autonomous vehicle will likely use the same values. Incorporating human values into algorithm design is tough for self-driving vehicle engi... Read More about Agent-based ethical decision-making control optimization framework for self-driving vehicles.

Novel copper-catalysed coupling reactions of diphenylmethane (2021)
Thesis
Breski, A. (in press). Novel copper-catalysed coupling reactions of diphenylmethane. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In this thesis, a novel synthesis of the drug fendiline was attempted. Fendiline was sold commercially as an angina therapeutic, and recent studies have shown that it is also anti-malarial and has activity against cancers with a high mortality rate.... Read More about Novel copper-catalysed coupling reactions of diphenylmethane.

Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes (2021)
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Brooke, D. Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this work is to design and test acoustic metamaterial absorbers particularly for mitigation of low frequency sound of high intensity. The absorbers designed are formed of a series of plates with a central perforation, separated by air... Read More about Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes.

Synthesis and Evaluation of Benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents (2021)
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Ahmed, S. M. Synthesis and Evaluation of Benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents. (Thesis). University of Salford

Seen as one of the major causes of death worldwide, Cancer requires the development of effective treatments to combat the disease. However, pharmaceutical companies are faced by the challenge of finding and developing a suitable compound that can ove... Read More about Synthesis and Evaluation of Benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents.

Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) (2021)
Thesis
Rashid, F. Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). (Dissertation). University of Salford

Nanotechnology has been generally used in several other industries, and the interest in it within the oil industry is increasing, due to its potential to deeply change enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and to improve the mechanism of recovery. With the dec... Read More about Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).

An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel (2020)
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Chalasani, K. An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel. (Thesis). University of Salford

The application of manoeuvrability problems in aerodynamics mainly works for Reynolds average Navier-Stokes equations particularly for a uniform, steady flow past a fixed body. Further, consider large Reynolds number such that the flow is not turbule... Read More about An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel.

Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments (2019)
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Bailey, J. Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Literature in the study of human response to immersive virtual reality systems often deals with the phenomenon of presence. It can be shown that audio and imagery with spatial information can interact to affect presence in users of immersive virtual... Read More about Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments.

Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures (2019)
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Xiang, N. Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cathodic Protection (CP) as an effective electrochemical repair technique has been widely employed in the rehabilitation of deterioratedReinforced Concrete (RC) structures worldwide. However, the quantitative specifications of CP tech... Read More about Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures.

Biomimetic deployable structures (2018)
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Fenci, G. Biomimetic deployable structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Modern architectural designs aim at creating dynamic and flexible spaces, able to adapt to the ever-changing environment by virtue of temporary and convertible structures. Biomimetics is the applied science that, through the imitation of nature, find... Read More about Biomimetic deployable structures.

Robust speaker recognition in reverberant condition : toward greater biometric security (2018)
Thesis
Al-Karawi, K. (in press). Robust speaker recognition in reverberant condition : toward greater biometric security. (Thesis). University of Salford

Automatic speaker recognition systems have developed into an increasingly relevant technology for security applications in modern times. The primary challenge for automatic speaker recognition is to deal with the variability of the environments and c... Read More about Robust speaker recognition in reverberant condition : toward greater biometric security.

Planning and optimisation of 4G/5G mobile networks and beyond (2018)
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Egena, O. Planning and optimisation of 4G/5G mobile networks and beyond. (Thesis). The University of Salford

As mobile networks continue to evolve, two major problems have always existed that greatly affect the quality of service that users experience. These problems are (1) efficient resource management for users at the edge of the network and those in a n... Read More about Planning and optimisation of 4G/5G mobile networks and beyond.

Optimisation techniques for finding connected components in large graphs using GraphX (2018)
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Turifi, M. (in press). Optimisation techniques for finding connected components in large graphs using GraphX. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The problem of finding connected components in undirected graphs has been well studied. It is an essential pre-processing step to many graph computations, and a fundamental task in graph analytics applications, such as social network analysis, web gr... Read More about Optimisation techniques for finding connected components in large graphs using GraphX.

Effect of halite (NaCl) on sandstone permeability and well injectivity during CO2 storage in saline aquifers (2017)
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Beinashor, R. Effect of halite (NaCl) on sandstone permeability and well injectivity during CO2 storage in saline aquifers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) is one of the widely discussed options for decreasing CO2 emissions. This method requires the techniques for capturing purification of anthropogenic CO2 from fossil-fuel power plants, subsequent compression an... Read More about Effect of halite (NaCl) on sandstone permeability and well injectivity during CO2 storage in saline aquifers.

Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs (2017)
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Egejuru, P. Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to stringent environmental regulations on the disposal and management of the traditional diesel oil-based mud used for drilling difficult formations such as shale, there is the necessity to develop an environmentally friendly drilling mud. Vegeta... Read More about Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs.

Assessment of the effect of climate change in anticipated water resources availability in arid climate zones (2017)
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Mohammed, R. Assessment of the effect of climate change in anticipated water resources availability in arid climate zones. (Thesis). University of Salford

Climate change impact and drought phenomena linked with anthropogenic pressure have become a growing concern for water resource managers and policy makers, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This research proposes generic methodologies to ev... Read More about Assessment of the effect of climate change in anticipated water resources availability in arid climate zones.

Pruning methods for rule induction (2017)
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Othman, O. (2017). Pruning methods for rule induction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Machine learning is a research area within computer science that is mainly concerned with discovering regularities in data. Rule induction is a powerful technique used in machine learning wherein the target concept is represented as a set of rules. T... Read More about Pruning methods for rule induction.

Gas lift optimization utilising automation gas lift valve (2017)
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Abdalsadig, M. Gas lift optimization utilising automation gas lift valve. (Thesis). University of Salford

Gas lift is one of the most common forms of artificial lift, particularly for offshore wells. This is due to its relative downhole simplicity, flexibility, reliability, and ability in operating over a wide range of flow rates with the limited well he... Read More about Gas lift optimization utilising automation gas lift valve.

Investigating factors affecting software maintenance in e-commerce companies in Jordan (2015)
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Salameen, R. (in press). Investigating factors affecting software maintenance in e-commerce companies in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

The most costly phase in the software life cycle is the software maintenance phase. It consumes between 40% and 90% of a software project’s budget. Software applications play an important role in e-commerce companies and the significance of software... Read More about Investigating factors affecting software maintenance in e-commerce companies in Jordan.

A novel technique for measuring and sensing rain (2015)
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Kundgol, A. (in press). A novel technique for measuring and sensing rain. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rainfall passing over a given area is a highly dynamic process; it changes constantly in form and intensity. It varies constantly on short spatial and temporal scales that makes real time measurements of the amount of rainfall challenging. Measuring... Read More about A novel technique for measuring and sensing rain.