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Social behaviour and personality assessment as a tool for improving the management of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in captivity
Thesis
Chadwick, C. Social behaviour and personality assessment as a tool for improving the management of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in captivity. (Thesis). University of Salford

The wild cheetah population is rapidly declining, and the captive population is not self-sustaining. This is of great concern for cheetah conservation and the latter might indicate underlying captive welfare concerns. This research measured the behav... Read More about Social behaviour and personality assessment as a tool for improving the management of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in captivity.

A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene
Thesis
Baldissin, G. A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the literature, a number of syntheses of carbon materials under extreme
condition exhibit the presence of a carbon phase, called n-diamond, whose
crystal structure remains unclear. Several crystallographic arrangements
have been proposed, which... Read More about A first-principles investigation on substitutions in the carbon allotropes glitter and graphene.

The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry
Thesis
Elmagri, M. The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisations are becoming more complex and diverse in responding to globalisation and to internal and external changes, and this complexity makes them more vulnerable to different types of organisational conflict. One study stated that Libyan Cement... Read More about The causal factors of interpersonal conflict in the Libyan cement industry.

Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems
Thesis
Hamouda, A. Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many functional electrical stimulation (FES) controllers have been developed using a simulation approach, the performance of these controllers depends on the muscle model accuracy. Realistic models of neuro-musculoskeletal systems can provide a safe... Read More about Multiple motor-unit muscle models for the design of FES systems.

Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments
Thesis
Shirley, B. Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates how developments in audio for digital television can be utilised to improve the experience of hearing impaired people when watching television. The work has had significant impact on international digital TV broadcast standar... Read More about Improving television sound for people with hearing impairments.

The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms
Thesis
Romero Perez, J. The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms. (Thesis). University of Salford

The sound field in rooms of small dimensions used for music reproduction is
characteristically different from that found in larger rooms for music performance such as auditoria. Key differences between small critical listening spaces and large audi... Read More about The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms.

Smart grid applicability prioritisation of neighbourhoods by developing a geospatial decision support model
Thesis
Ozturk, Z. Smart grid applicability prioritisation of neighbourhoods by developing a geospatial decision support model. (Thesis). College of Science and Technology

Environmental concerns comprising pollution and global warming are among the key
parameters that steer policy making actions regarding sustainability. Energy industry that
comprises energy generation, distribution, and transmission phases of ener... Read More about Smart grid applicability prioritisation of neighbourhoods by developing a geospatial decision support model.

Children's and parents' perspectives of a supportive environment for Active Travel to School
Thesis
O'Sullivan, M. Children's and parents' perspectives of a supportive environment for Active Travel to School. (Thesis). University of Salford

Active Travel to School is a term used to refer to any mode of travel that uses physical activity to go to school such as walking and cycling. Despite its demonstrated physical, developmental and sustainable benefits and after years of nationwide pol... Read More about Children's and parents' perspectives of a supportive environment for Active Travel to School.

The behaviour of integral bridges under vertical and horizontal earthquake ground motion
Thesis
vertical and horizontal earthquake ground motion. (Thesis). University of Salford

Integral bridges are monolithic and are known to possess good earthquake resistance when
founded on a stable soil. One important consideration is the relative displacements which
can occur at the support points on structures where there is signif... Read More about The behaviour of integral bridges under vertical and horizontal earthquake ground motion.

The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia
Thesis
Hidayat, B. The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disasters have become prevalent events, particularly in Indonesia which is considered to be a country that is particularly vulnerable to disasters. The fairly recent earthquakes in Indonesia (the 2004 Aceh earthquake, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake a... Read More about The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia.

Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria
Thesis
Wapwera, S. Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Effective urban and regional planning has the potential to contribute to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, particularly in countries where land is readily available for development. Jos Metropolis has been chosen as a focus o... Read More about Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria.

Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry
Thesis
Abuhesa, M. Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Gas flaring is the burning of unwanted produced natural gas, which cannot be processed or sold during oil and gas production and processing operations. In past decades, gas flaring was believed to be environmentally tolerable. However, scientists hav... Read More about Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry.

A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods
Thesis
Aqel, D. A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods. (Thesis). University of Salford

Employee performance appraisal systems are widely regarded as fundamental for evaluating employees’ performance and enhancing organisations’ success. Yet, there is evidence that employees doubt their benefits and fairness, organisations find them dif... Read More about A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods.

Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance
Thesis
Mohd Zin, I. Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction organisations have often been criticised for resistance to change and for failing to adopt innovative approaches to improve future business performance. Thus, the aims of this research is to improve knowledge-sharing approaches in constr... Read More about Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance.

An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur
Thesis
Adam, M. An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur. (Thesis). University of Salford

Urban planners in the Transportation Department of Kuala Lumpur, over a period of time, noticed a progressive increase in the influx of privately-owned vehicles into the city and decrease in the modal share of public transport. Over-dependence on car... Read More about An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur.

A generic approach to modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation
Thesis
modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Crowd simulation has been widely used to simulate crowd dynamics and their behaviours. However, majority of existing studies can only simulate a specific scenario or behaviour. Although recent developments have attempted to integrate different indivi... Read More about A generic approach to modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation.

Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems
Thesis
Sturm, M. Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

During driving on rough roads, rattle noise may emanate from (electric power) rack-and-pinion steering gears as a result of reverse feedback from the road. This project is in collaboration with a German steering system manufacturer and aims to develo... Read More about Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems.

An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford
Thesis
Aldoukalee, S. An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford. (Thesis). Salford University

As a developing country, Libya has prioritised the growth of human capital as a means to achieve the government’s Libyanisation programme. This concern for the country’s human development has been evident in its attempts to educate and train Libyan n... Read More about An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford.

Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia
Thesis
Setiawan, W. Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The history of communal, violent conflicts has put Indonesia on the map after its crisis in 1998. As an ‘extraordinarily diverse’ country, the recent conflicts and the social diversity of Indonesia has led to a need to understand the importance of th... Read More about Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia.