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Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors)
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Alameri, M. Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors). (Thesis). University of Salford

Globalization, restructuring and new technology developments in each and every sector has bought tremendous changes in all aspects of business and human lifestyles. One of the major changes that took place in business is change technology. Technology... Read More about Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors).

Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence
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Riadi, I. Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithms which belong to metaheuristic algorithms and swarm intelligence algorithms have been the focus of much attention in the quest to solve optimization problems. These algorithms are inspired by colonies of ants f... Read More about Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence.

The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment
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Thomson, M. The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment. (Thesis). University of Salford

In photovoltaic thin film cells, a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer is required to transport current. The most common TCOs used are F:SnO2 (fluorine doped tin oxide), ZnO (zinc oxide) and ITO (indium doped tin oxide). ZnO is normally deposite... Read More about The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment.

An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design
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Sfandyari Fard, E. An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was conducted to increase the understanding of the involvement of children in the design process of the children's hospitals environment from their perspectives. It was aimed to build rich picture of the process, methods, benefits and prob... Read More about An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design.

Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction
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Ophiyandri, T. Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Indonesia is a country that is highly susceptible to disasters, particularly earthquakes. In the last decade, Indonesia has been hit by three large earthquakes; Aceh in December 2004, Yogyakarta in May 2006, and West Sumatra in September 2009. These... Read More about Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction.

A conceptual framework for project managers to improve projects performance
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Kapogiannis, G. A conceptual framework for project managers to improve projects performance. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector often encounters difficulties in attaining satisfactory project performance. The secondary data in this research (literature review) clearly shows that an inability to pre-identify problems... Read More about A conceptual framework for project managers to improve projects performance.

A critical success factors framework that includes leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects
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Atencio, M. A critical success factors framework that includes leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Critical success factors are common in projects today as a means of assessing projects (Nixon, Harrington and Parker, 2011). Critical success factors as covered in project management literature surprisingly does not usually mention the project manag... Read More about A critical success factors framework that includes leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects.

Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland
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Morgan-Brown, M. Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIM: To understand and evaluate the effect of a change from a Traditional Model Unit
(TMU) to a Household Model Unit (HMU) for people with dementia, using social
engagement and interactive occupation of residents, sta... Read More about Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland.

The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies
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Millad, N. The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies. (Thesis). University of Salford,

Due to increased globalisation of markets and liberalisation of local economies, businesses all over the world are developing increasingly competitive strategies. Management development is central to the success of these strategies. Therefore there i... Read More about The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies.

The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia
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Mat Yasin, M. The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Performance evaluations of facilities are widely practiced within facilities organisations and it is generally accepted by Facilities Management practitioners that failure to obtain feedback on the building performance can expose facilities to seriou... Read More about The contributions of knowledge mapping in facilities performance evaluation practice in Malaysia.

Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place
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Condie, J. Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts of ‘place’ and ‘identity’ are increasingly being used to understand the relations between people and physical environments. This research utilised ‘place’ and ‘identity’ to examine how people negotiate environmental conditions such as vi... Read More about Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
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Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.

A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance
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Lok, K. A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of study is to determine the relationships between clients and FM
service providers by developing a yardstick for measuring and appraising the
relationships in main FM outsourcing contracts in the higher education sector of
Hong Kong. In... Read More about A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance.

Detection of Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus equinus in dogs and epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in the UK
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Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus equinus in dogs and epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Echinococcus granulosus is a canid cestode species that causes hydatid disease or cystic
echinococcosis (CE) in domestic animals or humans. Echinococcus equinus formerly
recognised as the ‘horse strain’ (E.granulosus genotype G4) is not known to be... Read More about Detection of Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus equinus in dogs and epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in the UK.

Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry
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Abdul Nifa, F. Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

In line with the main awareness of partnering in solving the many issues within the global construction industry, the Malaysian government has call upon the local industry to embrace and adapt partnering practices in their project delivery. Although... Read More about Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry.

A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states
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Hussein, K. A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study sets out to develop a framework for implementing social computing (SC) tools in higher education (HE) to enhance both the teaching and learning processes, with a particular focus on HE institutions in the Gulf States. Among other things, i... Read More about A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states.

Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study
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Koljonen, H. Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This action research study investigated the feasibility of building evaluation capacity into the design process of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) community initiatives. GMFRS runs over 400 community initiatives every year and an... Read More about Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study.