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Re-thinking and re-scaling science? (2009)
Thesis
Perry, B. Re-thinking and re-scaling science?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This Ph.D. by Published Works examines the dynamic interaction between a
re-thinking and a re-scaling of science. The ten Published Works are located at the
intersection between debates on the changing governance of science and science
policy gove... Read More about Re-thinking and re-scaling science?.

Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics (2009)
Thesis
Ogunbadewa, E. Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Quantitative monitoring of vegetation change over time is essential in understanding the
environmental processes of which are important in climate change and global warming
models, because vegetation change is an indicator of environmental variabil... Read More about Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics.

Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model (2009)
Thesis
Nadim, W. Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The United Kingdom (UK) construction industry has long been the centre of
criticism and debate for its relative poor performance and high turnover. In this
respect, the UK Government embarked on reviving Offsite Production (OSP)
in an attempt to n... Read More about Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model.

Privacy trust access control infrastructure using XACML (2009)
Thesis
Mbanaso, U. Privacy trust access control infrastructure using XACML. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of personal, sensitive information, such as privileges and attributes, to gain access to
computer resources in distributed environments raises an interesting paradox. On one hand, in
order to make the services and resources accessible to... Read More about Privacy trust access control infrastructure using XACML.

A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks (2009)
Thesis
Liu, Q. A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this thesis, a framework has been developed for applying context
representation, discovery and sharing within mobile ad hoc networks. This
leads to the creation of a Context information Base (CiB) which is used by
each device within a mobile... Read More about A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks.

The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance (2009)
Thesis
Lefebvre, G. The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The dynamic of confrontation and conflict that prevails between project team
members and organizations in the construction industry can provoke some devastating
consequences on project performance (Loosemore, M. 1998). Furthermore, the
fragment... Read More about The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance.

Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment (2009)
Thesis
Lees, M. Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The relationship between higher education and industry in vocational subjects is important. This priority is recognised by professional institutions that have a long tradition of accrediting education undertaken in universities. Industry is changing... Read More about Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment.

Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays (2009)
Thesis
Krima, N. Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Delays are perhaps the most common and costly problem encountered in construction and civil
engineering projects worldwide. According to the owner's requirements, in the Libyan
construction industry, the owner's supervisor (OS) - either an indivi... Read More about Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays.

Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations (2009)
Thesis
Keraminiyage, K. Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A move towards a process based view has been noted as the way forward to achieve
the desired performance improvements in the construction industry. It has further
been recognised that, it is important for the organisations to possess appropriate
p... Read More about Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations.