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Constructing women leaders (2008)
Other
Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., Ginige, K., & Thurairajah, N. (2008). Constructing women leaders. Salford, UK

Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study (2008)
Journal Article
Pathirage, C., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2008). Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study. Journal of Facilities Management, 6(1), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960810847431

Purpose – The paper's purpose is to identify the key knowledge variables within a facilities management (FM) environment and to develop an understanding of how FM knowledge is generated and utilised within FM organisations. Design/methodology/appr... Read More about Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study.

Accounting for knowledge embedded in physical objects and environments : defining the direction of the research (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Rooke, C., Tzortzopoulos, P., Koskela, L., & Rooke, J. (2008, January). Accounting for knowledge embedded in physical objects and environments : defining the direction of the research. Presented at Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference 2008, Salford, Greater Manchester

This research takes place within the framework of the Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) is an EPSRC funded Grand Challenge Project which brings together expertise from management and engineering disciplines. The project recognises that, 'in... Read More about Accounting for knowledge embedded in physical objects and environments : defining the direction of the research.

CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds (2008)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Cook, M., Hanby, V., Infield, D., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2008). CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds. Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 1(3), 185-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/19401490802478303

This study describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades (DSFs) with Venetian blinds inside the facade cavity. The 2D modelling work investigates the coupled convective, conductive and radiative... Read More about CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds.

A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management (2008)
Journal Article
Liyanage, C., & Egbu, C. (2008). A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management. Journal of Facilities Management, 6(1), 23-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960810847440

Purpose – To propose a framework for performance management in facilities management (FM) services in hospitals. Herein, particular attention has been given to domestic services under the area of FM. Design/methodology/approach – The discussio... Read More about A performance management framework for healthcare facilities management.

The impact of e-learning on student's critical thinking in higher education institutions Kuwait University as a case study (2008)
Thesis
Al-Fadhli, S. The impact of e-learning on student's critical thinking in higher education institutions Kuwait University as a case study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigate the impact of using E-Learning Model with the principles of the constructivism learning theory to enhance the critical thinking skills of students at the university-level. The focus of this study is critical thinking pedagogy a... Read More about The impact of e-learning on student's critical thinking in higher education institutions Kuwait University as a case study.

How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya (2008)
Thesis
Sheibani, G. How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is intended to study how to attract Foreign Direct Investment to invest specifically in the housing sector in Libya. An exploratory methodology has been adopted in this research, and multi-methods (qualitative and quantitative) are used... Read More about How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya.

Academic knowledge and urban development: theory, policy and practice (2008)
Book Chapter
Perry, B. (2008). Academic knowledge and urban development: theory, policy and practice. In T. Yigitcanlar (Ed.), Knowledge-based urban development: planning and applications in the information era (21-41). IGI Global

Covers theoretical, thematic, and country-specific issues of knowledge cities to underline the growing importance of KBUD all around the world

Constructing a typology of H2 in cities and regions: An international review (2008)
Journal Article
Hodson, M., Marvin, S., & Hewitson, A. (2008). Constructing a typology of H2 in cities and regions: An international review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33(6), 1619-1629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2007.12.053

This paper primarily develops a seven-fold conceptual typology of place-based hydrogen initiatives. Through an international review of place-based hydrogen initiatives we reveal a plethora of projects, demonstrations, test-beds, ambitions and expecta... Read More about Constructing a typology of H2 in cities and regions: An international review.

Making water work: intermediating between regional strategy and local practice (2008)
Journal Article
Medd, W., & Marvin, S. (2008). Making water work: intermediating between regional strategy and local practice. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 26(2), 280-299. https://doi.org/10.1068/d3205

Since the early 1990s there has been a proliferation of calls for integrated water resource management as a strategy for sustainable water management. While literatures have examined the extent to which institutions can adapt to management defined by... Read More about Making water work: intermediating between regional strategy and local practice.

Postscript: a manifesto for a progressive networked urbanism (2008)
Book Chapter
Graham, S., & Marvin, S. (2008). Postscript: a manifesto for a progressive networked urbanism. In J. Hilier, & P. Healey (Eds.), Contemporary movements in planning theory: critical essays in planning theory. Aldershot: Ashgate

Planning Theory has a history of common debates about ideas and practices and is rooted in a critical concern for the 'improvement' of human and environmental well-being, particularly as pursued through interventions which seek to shape environmental... Read More about Postscript: a manifesto for a progressive networked urbanism.