Outputs (41)

An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives (2012)
Thesis
Akre, V. An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives. (Thesis). University of Salford

Free/Open Source (F/OSS) refers to software that is available for free download and is
usually packaged along with its source code. The F/OSS phenomenon has gathered an
immense impetus in the past one or two decades. F/OSS differs from commercial o... Read More about An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives.

Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability (2012)
Thesis
Lau, W. Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigated environmental management and corporate social responsibility
practices to identify the implementation and operational problems that organisations face in
setting up and operating their systems. The aim was to develop an i... Read More about Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability.

A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman (2012)
Thesis
Al Rashdi, A. A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Standard Forms of Contract plays a very important role in the dynamics of the
construction phase. The Standard Forms of Contract defines the roles, rights and
obligations of the contracting parties in a construction project. This study
demonst... Read More about A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman.

Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors (2012)
Thesis
Peris, E. Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

ror understanding me wide variation in annoyance reactions, i^esuiis
investigations made on factors coming into play when considering
This thesis aims to contribute to the knowledge of human response to vibration in
residential environments and id... Read More about Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors.

A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education (2012)
Thesis
Scott, L. A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education. (Thesis). University of Salford

Assessment is a powerful driver of learning and lies at the heart of the learning
experience. This research explores the nature of emerging assessment
research in Built Environment (BE) education. In HE the investigation and
exploration of assessm... Read More about A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education.

Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects (2012)
Thesis
Nawi, M. Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Malaysia, like any other developing country, considers the construction industry as one of the main
contributors to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is currently facing a housing shortfall crisis. Due to
the combination of infamous problems ass... Read More about Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects.

Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models (2012)
Thesis
Bogdahn, J. Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Three-dimensional digital representations of cities are widely used today, from urban
planning to navigation systems, emergency response and to energy and flood simu-
lations. Many of these scenarios can be served by one multipurpose 3D city mode... Read More about Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models.

The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study (2012)
Thesis
Ghuloum, H. The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Information and communication Technology (ICT) holds the key to the success of modernising
information services. Hence, ICT services impacted on every sphere of academic library activity as
well as presenting an opportunity to provide value-added... Read More about The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study.

Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Ishwerf, A. Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study emphasises on examining various stakeholder groups'
perceptions and requirements and represents an attempt to fill a gap in the
CED literature where the views of non-managerial and non-financial
stakeholders are largely absent. The stud... Read More about Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya.

Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations (2012)
Thesis
Odigie, H. Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is no doubt that Technology Transfer (TT) activity from the transferees' view
point is an important issue when it comes to economic development, especially in
developing countries. This present study is concerned with Technology Transfer
Str... Read More about Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations.