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That which is not yet there (2014)
Journal Article
Mills, A., Power, E., Bailey, R., & Walker, M. (2014). That which is not yet there. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 7(3), 517-531. https://doi.org/10.1386/jwcp.7.3.517_1

In 1949 Bretton Hall College was founded as a Teacher Training College designed for the promotion of art education in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It opened with 56 students and by 1964 the college had expanded significantly resulting in an extensiv... Read More about That which is not yet there.

Reconstructing textile heritage (2014)
Journal Article
Calvert, S., Power, E., Ryall, H., & Bills, P. (2014). Reconstructing textile heritage. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 7(3), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.1386/jwcp.7.3.415_1

This article recreates a deteriorating archive, bringing life, opportunity and growth to a collection that is in reality dying. It explores a collection owned by the National Trust at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire. Modern techniques of Infinate Fo... Read More about Reconstructing textile heritage.

Appraisal methods in mutually exclusive development projects: A pragmtic analysis of alterntive technique (2014)
Journal Article
Ihuah, P. (2014). Appraisal methods in mutually exclusive development projects: A pragmtic analysis of alterntive technique. International journal of applied and natural sciences (Online), 3(4), 1-14

Appraisal techniques utilisations in mutually exclusive development project alternatives and their analysis are fundamental, and an inevitable process particularly in the planning, design and implementation of the development projects. At the same... Read More about Appraisal methods in mutually exclusive development projects: A pragmtic analysis of alterntive technique.

Rural water supply projects and sustainable development in Nigeria (2014)
Journal Article
Ihuah, P., & Kakulu, I. (2014). Rural water supply projects and sustainable development in Nigeria. Journal of sustainable development in Africa, 16(1), 56-68

The study reviews the sustainability issues that are associated with rural community water provision and some of the challenges experienced in the in Niger Delta region of Nigeria within the context of project benefits sustenance. Several rural com... Read More about Rural water supply projects and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation (2013)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2013). Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 25(6), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-12-2012-0080

Purpose – The aim of this paper was to explore the use of objective fabric parameters in 3D virtual garment simulation. Design/methodology/approach – Two methods (fabric assurance by simple testing and Browzwear’s fabric testing kit) of obtaining... Read More about Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation.

Perspectives (2013)
Journal Article
Research and Enterprise. (2013). Perspectives

Perspectives sets out to demonstrate the impact of the University of Salford’s research and enterprise activity on the communities we serve, while also highlighting our engagement with, and relevance to, issues of direct concern to you. It is... Read More about Perspectives.

Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere (2013)
Journal Article
Adams, R. (2013). Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere. Electronic Library, 31(5), 664-677. https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-05-2012-0054

Purpose – This article aims to set a context for blogging within academic libraries in order to identify key themes and examples of good practice for others considering blogging as a future activity. Design/methodology/approach – The study encompa... Read More about Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere.

Current trends in UK university libraries (2013)
Journal Article
Hurst, S. (2013). Current trends in UK university libraries. New Library World, 114(9), 398-407. https://doi.org/10.1108/NLW-04-2013-0032

Purpose – The paper aims to describe the effect of changes in UK higher education policy on services and staff in university libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of academic literature, higher education statistics and news pieces was... Read More about Current trends in UK university libraries.

Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training (2013)
Journal Article
Sales, N. (2013). Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training. Legal Information Management, 13(4), 231-235. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1472669613000534

At the University of Salford it is a struggle to find sufficient timetable space to deliver in-depth legal research training to new first year students. The training delivered often alienated students due to the information overload they experienced.... Read More about Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training.