Outputs (524)

Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait (2020)
Thesis
Alfaras, M. Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disaster management is considered as a priority worldwide where the aim of national governments has been to reduce the loss of life and properties. Different researchers and experts have tried over decades to develop several disaster management mode... Read More about Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait.

Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance (2020)
Thesis
Ward, L. Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Technological advances in broadcasting can be the impetus for advances in accessibility services. For the 11 million individuals in the United Kingdom with some degree of hearing loss, the advent of object-based broadcasting and it’s personalisation... Read More about Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance.

A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries (2020)
Journal Article
Al-Hashim, A., Almebayedh, H., & Lin, C. (2020). A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries. Opción, 36(26), 892-907

The study aims to investigate a surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries (The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf) via comparative qualitative research methods. As a result, the GCC co... Read More about A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries.

Investigating the anti-proliferative properties and their mechanism(s) of action of marine derived glycosaminoglycans from two marine sources (2020)
Thesis
two marine sources. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemotherapeutic properties of marine derived glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and investigate their mechanism(s) of action. The secondary purpose was to investigate differences between the already studied co... Read More about Investigating the anti-proliferative properties and their mechanism(s) of action of marine derived glycosaminoglycans from two marine sources.

Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies (2020)
Thesis
Buzzetti, M. Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant paediatric brain tumour accounting for about 20% of all childhood brain cancers. Over the last decade, a consensus has been reached over the existence of 4 main molecular subtypes, known as WNT-activa... Read More about Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies.

Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840) (2020)
Thesis
Silva, F. Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Uakaris, genus Cacajao, possess adaptations to their unripe seed-focused diet and habitat preference for Amazonian flooded forest habitats. These include large procumbent canines (shared by the other 2 Pitheciinae, Chiropotes and Pithecia, large home... Read More about Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840).

Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia (2020)
Thesis
McGill, L. Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The deep sea is typically seen as a stable and constant environment. However, in recent years we are seeing increasing fragility caused by unprecedented human exploitation. Many deep-sea fish species are typically long lived and have specific traits... Read More about Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia.

Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs (2020)
Thesis
Ekundayo, D. Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs. (Thesis). University of Salford

The education and development needs of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) students has received a great deal of attention in recent years. The dynamic nature of the construction industry coupled with the ever-changing needs of clients h... Read More about Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs.

"Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop (2020)
Journal Article
Elkadi, H., Tikunov, V., Biscaya, S., Novikov, A., Ershova, T., Gribok, M., …Tikunova, I. (2020). "Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop. Вестник Северо-Кавказского федерального университета. Vestnik Severo-Kavkazskogo federalʹnogo universiteta, 6(81), 204-212. https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-907x.2020.6.26

The article describes the experience of participation and joint organization of the Russian-British interdisciplinary workshop on the topic "Subjectification of Smart Cities" which took place at the University of Salford in June 2019. Exchange of exp... Read More about "Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop.

Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics (2020)
Journal Article
Watts, G. (2020). Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics. International journal of construction supply chain management, 10(4), 221-233. https://doi.org/10.14424/IJCSCM100420-221-233

The construction industry is a major contributor to the UK economy and provides additional benefits for wider society including the creation of social value. The creation of social value is highly dependent upon the construction industry supply chain... Read More about Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics.