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Isolation and characterization of a glycosaminoglycan with anticancer activity
Thesis

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are a family of complex mixture of linear polysaccharides that are present in both vertebrates and invertebrates. This polysaccharide plays important roles in physiological and pathological conditions, including cancer. In t... Read More about Isolation and characterization of a glycosaminoglycan with anticancer activity.

Low energy–low carbon acute hospital engineering design and operation in the UK : analysis of the impact of In-Use
Thesis

This thesis introduces an innovative contribution to the low energy - low carbon design of acute hospitals in the UK. The need for innovation in acute hospital design arises from the consistently poor energy and carbon performance of the health care... Read More about Low energy–low carbon acute hospital engineering design and operation in the UK : analysis of the impact of In-Use.

Induction of the stringent response in staphylococcus aureus by mupirocin and its effect on global transcription and virulence factors
Thesis

Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen in both hospital and community settings and it causes infections ranging from mild skin and wound infections to life-threatening systemic illness and, together with the emergence of antibiotic resistance, has... Read More about Induction of the stringent response in staphylococcus aureus by mupirocin and its effect on global transcription and virulence factors.

A comparative study of sediment trace metal levels in upland lakes in the southern and northern Carpathians of Romania
Thesis

The Carpathian Mountains in Romania hold around 150-200 glacial lakes and traverse a region where there are considerable environmental concerns. Despite a long tradition of palaeoecological study in the region, to date relatively little has been publ... Read More about A comparative study of sediment trace metal levels in upland lakes in the southern and northern Carpathians of Romania.

Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation
Thesis

Organisations pursue Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to achieve improvements in their performance. However, the literature reports that organisations that implement ERP systems still suffer from a gap between the promised ERP benefits vers... Read More about Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation.

A study of the performance of office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in high rise office buildings in trial evacuations
Thesis

Abstract
Aim:
The Aim of this PhD study is to study the performance of mature age office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in trial evacuations of high rise office buildings in the context of extrinsic and intrinsic factors.
Method:... Read More about A study of the performance of office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in high rise office buildings in trial evacuations.

Coordination and management of information for construction design projects - a framework for Portugal
Thesis

In the construction industry in Portugal, the coordination and management of information for construction design projects has been neglected. The use of classification systems and protocols for the communication of information amongst the different s... Read More about Coordination and management of information for construction design projects - a framework for Portugal.

A framework for improving knowledge sharing in the provision of floating support services in sheltered housing for the elderly
Thesis

The challenges arising from the changing demographic profile and the rapid increase in the older population in the UK promotes the development of a range of models of housing and support that allow elderly individuals to live independently for as lon... Read More about A framework for improving knowledge sharing in the provision of floating support services in sheltered housing for the elderly.

Empirical features of weaving sections
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A motorway weaving section is a segment of the road in which an on-ramp is followed by an off-ramp with limited spacing between them. Various equations have been adopted to determine the capacity of such weaving sections. Some of these include fact... Read More about Empirical features of weaving sections.

Building information modelling in integrated practice
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Integrated practice in construction industry is identified as one of the solution that could be used to minimise the problems associated with fragmentation in construction. Many solutions are identified to support integrated practice and such of them... Read More about Building information modelling in integrated practice.

Building information modelling: Literature review on model to determine the level of uptake by the organisation
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Building Information Modelling has been recognised as one of the Information Technology/Information Systems that could assist construction delivery in achieving Integrated Practice. However, the level of uptake currently varies between one organisati... Read More about Building information modelling: Literature review on model to determine the level of uptake by the organisation.

Development of traffic simulation model to evaluate the capacity of weaving sections
Other

Weaving sections have proved to be one of the bottleneck locations for many motorway sections mainly due to the intensive number of lane changes occurring at such areas. Simulation models have proven to be the most suitable methods of evaluating wea... Read More about Development of traffic simulation model to evaluate the capacity of weaving sections.

Built environment reverse and forward prototyping
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Advanced digital mapping tools and technologies are enablers for effective e-planning in the built and human environment. The regeneration and transformation of cities from the industrial age to the knowledge age is essentially a ‘whole life cycle’ p... Read More about Built environment reverse and forward prototyping.

Future Proofing, Recording and Tagging Historical Buildings: a Pilot Study in Wales, UK
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper discusses the process that follows the use of ground based laser scanning to record endangered heritage structures before rescue and reconstruction elsewhere. It addresses a possible workflow based on new and emerging technologies for the... Read More about Future Proofing, Recording and Tagging Historical Buildings: a Pilot Study in Wales, UK.

Accounting for knowledge embedded in physical objects and environments : the role of artefacts in transferring knowledge
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The intention to investigate the role of artefacts (objects and environments) in codifying, embedding and disseminating knowledge was inspired by an awareness that organisations across all sectors are increasingly being asked not only to provide prod... Read More about Accounting for knowledge embedded in physical objects and environments : the role of artefacts in transferring knowledge.

Resilient homes : reward-based methods to motivate householders to address dangerous climate change
Report

The Resilient Homes project is a national initiative promoted and funded by the Environment Agency. This summary describes an aspect of the project carried out between January and June 2009 by a research team from Salford University under the directi... Read More about Resilient homes : reward-based methods to motivate householders to address dangerous climate change.

The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future
Presentation / Conference Contribution

UK agreed to reduce 80% of emissions by year 2050. Government therefore expects to ensure
sustainable homes with emissions are available to all householders in the UK. Accordingly, new
legislations are enforced to ensure that all new homes are adhe... Read More about The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future.

Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Concept of Capacity Building is an essential component in development theory and practice. In
developing countries, it is identified as a key concept in achieving sustainability. In particular, in
post disaster scenarios, focus has been placed upon... Read More about Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management.

The use of visual angle in car following traffic micro-simulation models
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper presents a detailed literature review on car following models and methods used in describing the behaviour between two drivers of successive vehicles travelling in a traffic stream. The paper then concentrates on presenting a proposed car... Read More about The use of visual angle in car following traffic micro-simulation models.

Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Incorporating green areas into urban environments can aid sustainability and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in urban areas. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between vegetation and its role within... Read More about Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK.