All Outputs (630)

Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents (2020)
Thesis
Mal ullah, A. Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a clear need for anti-cancer therapies that have effective cytotoxic efficiency and
marginal toxicity, preferably zero. For this goal, researchers have been persevering to
develop new drugs from natural resources. Among them are agents tha... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents.

The influence of national culture on the preparation, evaluation and negotiation of claims on international construction projects : a constructivist grounded theory (2020)
Thesis
on international construction projects : a constructivist grounded theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research has its origins in the commercial complexities of the international construction industry. The catalyst for the research was a challenging construction project in the Gaza Strip 20 years ago which, following the events of the second Int... Read More about The influence of national culture on the preparation, evaluation and negotiation of claims on international construction projects : a constructivist grounded theory.

Analysis of construction and stakeholder risks for Public Private Partnership projects in developing countries : a comparative analysis using Artificial Neural Networks to determine the effect of poor stakeholder management and construction risks on the project’s schedule (PPP vs. traditional projects) (2020)
Thesis
Badran, Y. Analysis of construction and stakeholder risks for Public Private Partnership projects in developing countries : a comparative analysis using Artificial Neural Networks to determine the effect of poor stakeholder management and construction risks on the project’s schedule (PPP vs. traditional projects). (Thesis). University of Salford

There has been a continuously increasing demand for public services and infrastructure all over the world especially in developing countries in order to respond to the rapidly growing population and the targeted economic growth in these countries. Ac... Read More about Analysis of construction and stakeholder risks for Public Private Partnership projects in developing countries : a comparative analysis using Artificial Neural Networks to determine the effect of poor stakeholder management and construction risks on the project’s schedule (PPP vs. traditional projects).

Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry (2020)
Thesis
Azmat, Y. Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry. (Thesis). Univeristy of Salford

In Saudi Arabia, the construction industry is inflicted with the occurrence of many accidents. Reports released by the government show that the Saudi Arabian construction industry is
responsible for the highest number of accidents as compared to th... Read More about Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry.

Synthesis of small-molecule HGF-Met inhibitors for use in preventing cell motility (2020)
Thesis
Bunte, A. Synthesis of small-molecule HGF-Met inhibitors for use in preventing cell motility. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Glycosaminoglycans are becoming more and more focused upon as a research topic due to the broad use they have in aiding wound healing and preventing cell motility through competitive inhibition of the HGF-Met pathway. This pathway is extremely import... Read More about Synthesis of small-molecule HGF-Met inhibitors for use in preventing cell motility.

A novel hydraulic energy-storage-and-return prosthetic ankle : design, modelling and simulation (2020)
Thesis
Pace, A. A novel hydraulic energy-storage-and-return prosthetic ankle : design, modelling and simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

In an intact ankle, tendons crossing the joint store energy during the stance phase of walking
prior to push-off and release it during push-off, providing forward propulsion. Most prosthetic
feet currently on the market – both conventional and ener... Read More about A novel hydraulic energy-storage-and-return prosthetic ankle : design, modelling and simulation.

A phenomenological study on decision-making under uncertainty in real estate investments in sub-Saharan Africa (2020)
Thesis
Nsibande, C. A phenomenological study on decision-making under uncertainty in real estate investments in sub-Saharan Africa. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over a period of time, the researcher observed that real estate investment decisions were made under uncertainty in sub-Saharan Africa, and that this was due to unreliable and outdated economic and market data. The phenomenological study was an inves... Read More about A phenomenological study on decision-making under uncertainty in real estate investments in sub-Saharan Africa.

The development of a bidding and award process map for road PPP projects in Ghana (2020)
Thesis
Tchorly, J. The development of a bidding and award process map for road PPP projects in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Road infrastructure plays a direct role in poverty reduction and income generation, as it supports all other sectors of the economy. However, the financial constraints of the emerging economy restrict the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation... Read More about The development of a bidding and award process map for road PPP projects in Ghana.

Water resources management & hydroclimatic data analysis in transboundary river basins under the influence of climate variability & water abstraction : Nile river basin (2020)
Thesis
Ahmed, Y. Water resources management & hydroclimatic data analysis in transboundary river basins under the influence of climate variability & water abstraction : Nile river basin. (Thesis). University of Salford

Water is a vital component for developing nations, as it is important for human
consumption and domestic use, irrigation, and industry. The freshwater availability for
each country should be known or estimated to sustainably manage its available su... Read More about Water resources management & hydroclimatic data analysis in transboundary river basins under the influence of climate variability & water abstraction : Nile river basin.

A model towards hurricane preparedness communication in the state of Florida, USA (2020)
Thesis
Jayaswal, S. A model towards hurricane preparedness communication in the state of Florida, USA. (Thesis). University of Salford

Hurricanes are hazards that become disasters when they interact with the human environment. It is critical to elucidate how the minimally investigated hurricane preparedness communication paradigm impacts vulnerable populations. This study was conduc... Read More about A model towards hurricane preparedness communication in the state of Florida, USA.

Investigation into Toxoplasma gondii infection in relation to expression of neurodegenerative disease markers in natural mice populations (2020)
Thesis

Toxoplasma gondii is a highly prevalent opportunistic protozoan parasite that has a remarkable capacity to infect humans and a range of warm-blooded animals. This research had two broad aims. Firstly, to investigating whether detection of T. gondii i... Read More about Investigation into Toxoplasma gondii infection in relation to expression of neurodegenerative disease markers in natural mice populations.

Designing refugees’ camps : temporary emergency solutions, or contemporary paradigms of incomplete urban citizenship? Insights from Al Za’atari (2020)
Journal Article
Aburamadan, R., Trillo, C., & Makore, B. (2020). Designing refugees’ camps : temporary emergency solutions, or contemporary paradigms of incomplete urban citizenship? Insights from Al Za’atari. City, Territory and Architecture, 7, 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40410-020-00120-z

Millions of people have been forcibly displaced around the world at an alarming rate. In 2018, approximately 70.8 million people (UNHCR 2018) were living in refugee camps. These camps are the most immediate response to the emergency. However, they ha... Read More about Designing refugees’ camps : temporary emergency solutions, or contemporary paradigms of incomplete urban citizenship? Insights from Al Za’atari.

Differential gene expression of tumor-infiltrating CD33 + myeloid cells in advanced- versus early-stage colorectal cancer (2020)
Journal Article
Toor, S., Taha, R., Sasidharan Nair, V., Saleh, R., Murshed, K., Abu Nada, M., & Elkord, E. (2021). Differential gene expression of tumor-infiltrating CD33 + myeloid cells in advanced- versus early-stage colorectal cancer. Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, 70(3), 803-815. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00262-020-02727-0

Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) has high mortality rates, especially in patients with advanced disease stages, who often do not respond to therapy. The cellular components of the tumor microenvironment are essentially responsible for dictating dise... Read More about Differential gene expression of tumor-infiltrating CD33 + myeloid cells in advanced- versus early-stage colorectal cancer.

Low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle-based digital hemispherical photography for estimating leaf area index: a feasibility assessment (2020)
Journal Article
Brown, L., Sutherland, D., & Dash, J. (2020). Low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle-based digital hemispherical photography for estimating leaf area index: a feasibility assessment. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 41(23), 9064-9074. https://doi.org/10.1080/2150704X.2020.1802527

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the potential to provide highly detailed information on vegetation status useful in precision agriculture. However, challenges are associated with existing techniques for UAV-based retrieval of vegetation biophysi... Read More about Low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle-based digital hemispherical photography for estimating leaf area index: a feasibility assessment.

Worsley Site Records (2020)
Data

Field notes, Research notes and field drawings for the archaeological investigation of Worsley New Hall

2-4 Chester Road, Castlefield (2020)
Data

Record of archaeological investigation into an area of land off Chester Road, Manchester, including technical report, field notes and photography

Dakota Manchester (2020)
Data

Technical report, photos, site records of archaeological investigation

Intranasal delivery of polymer-anchored lipid nanoconstructs of artemether-lumefantrine in plasmodium berghei ANKA murine model (2020)
Journal Article
Kaur, R., Gorki, V., Singh, G., Kaur, R., Katare, O., Nirmalan, N., & Singh, B. (2021). Intranasal delivery of polymer-anchored lipid nanoconstructs of artemether-lumefantrine in plasmodium berghei ANKA murine model. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 61, 102114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102114

Cerebral malaria is a serious plasmodial infection that calls for immediate treatment for parasitic clearance from brain. Oral regimen of cerebral malaria is an impracticable option, it being often associated with problems like impaired consciousness... Read More about Intranasal delivery of polymer-anchored lipid nanoconstructs of artemether-lumefantrine in plasmodium berghei ANKA murine model.

Habitat suitability for primate conservation in north-east Brazil (2020)
Journal Article

Brazil has a high diversity of primates, but increasing anthropogenic pressures and climate change could influence forest cover in the country and cause future changes in the distribution of primate populations. Here we aim to assess the long-term su... Read More about Habitat suitability for primate conservation in north-east Brazil.

The effects of port water injection on spark ignition engine performance and emissions fueled by pure gasoline, E5 and E10 (2020)
Journal Article

It has been proven that vehicle emissions such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are negatively affecting the health of human beings as well as the environment. In addition, it was recently highlighted that air pollution may result in people being more vul... Read More about The effects of port water injection on spark ignition engine performance and emissions fueled by pure gasoline, E5 and E10.