All Outputs (41)

Emergent narrative - towards a narrative theory of virtual reality (2007)
Thesis
Louchart, S. Emergent narrative - towards a narrative theory of virtual reality. (Thesis). University of Salford

The recent improvements and developments on Intelligent Agents (IA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D visualisation, coupled with an increasing desire to integrate interactivity within virtual spaces bring concerns in regard to the articulation of... Read More about Emergent narrative - towards a narrative theory of virtual reality.

Capital market and accounting disclosure in emerging economies : the case of Libya (2007)
Thesis
Ellabbar, K. Capital market and accounting disclosure in emerging economies : the case of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Building a liberal economy requires fulfilling some major conditions that are necessary for its proper operation. In order to have a healthy economy there is a need to have a variety of financial markets, such as money and capital markets. The capita... Read More about Capital market and accounting disclosure in emerging economies : the case of Libya.

Critical success factors for e-government in G.C.C. (2007)
Thesis
Al-rajehi, J. Critical success factors for e-government in G.C.C. (Thesis). University of Salford

The citizens of the Gulf Cooptation Cancel (G.C.C) countries have been facing an increasing problem in recent years relating to the difficulties in obtaining public services. The time taken to receive a public service has been increasing, and the quo... Read More about Critical success factors for e-government in G.C.C..

Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT (2007)
Thesis
Abusaid, B. Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aims and objectives of the research presented in this thesis were to explore service user experience as a key element of the concept of service excellence in NHS Salford Primary Care Trust. . The link between health and social deprivation is well... Read More about Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT.

The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments (2007)
Thesis
Lucas, N. The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a technique that can determine the elemental composition and quantities of a sample by the spectral analysis of a laser induced plume. This study was undertaken to develop, characterise and assess th... Read More about The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments.

Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes (2007)
Thesis
Aldeeb, A. Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Two different types of inorganic membranes were prepared in this study,porous-silica/y-alumina membranes and palladium/a-alumina composite membranes. Porous silica/y-alumina membranes were prepared by dip coating, characterized by gas permeation at... Read More about Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes.

Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus (2007)
Thesis
(CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Beam-column joints designed seismically are considered impractical due to the congestion of steel stirrups. Currently, CFRP is used for strengthening reinforced concrete structures that have reduced integrity due to corrosion of steel reinforcement... Read More about Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus.

The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics (2007)
Thesis
Barrett, L. The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The focus for this thesis has been on the management of academic workloads, stimulated by surveys highlighting high levels of stress in the sector. To get some appreciation of the subject and its context a literature synthesis was conducted reveal... Read More about The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics.

Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank (2007)
Thesis
El Sawalhi, N. Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Contractor pre-qualification is characterised as a multi-criteria problem with uncertain inputs. The criteria used for pre-qualification includes qualitative and quantitative information. Owing to the nature of pre-qualification, which depends on... Read More about Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, M. An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study presents the story of a three-year ethnographical field study, from December 2000 to December 2003, conducted at a North West based Management Consultancy. Throughout this period the organisation experienced accelerated growth from two s... Read More about An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination.

A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip (2007)
Thesis
Jouda-Mohammed, A. A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Environmental Infrastructure in the Gaza Strip (GS) is a multidisciplinary sector related to provision of basic services of water supply, waste water, storm water drainage and solid waste disposal. The emerging institutions of the Palestinian N... Read More about A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip.

Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation (2007)
Thesis
King, N. Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The investigations reported here address the issue of overcoming loss in a typical isotropic metamaterial. The possibility of adding functionality to such materials, through gyrotropic effects, and diffraction management of nonlinear beams, driven... Read More about Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation.

Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research (2007)
Thesis
Marks, A. Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of technical information system security measures may prove insufficient in protecting information assets if proper and adequate information security awareness is not maintained. The quantity of in-depth studies concerning the organizati... Read More about Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research.

An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom (2007)
Thesis
Morley, E. An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is an economically important parasite that can cause spontaneous abortion in sheep and humans. The importance of the different transmission routes of the parasite is unclear. However, three routes are recognised: (1) shedding of... Read More about An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom.

A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines (2007)
Thesis
Najim, N. A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this project was to investigate the importance of methionine depletion as a cause of cytotoxicity for paediatric CNS tumour cell lines, and also to investigate the in vitro cellular biochemical responses, as measured by changes in cellul... Read More about A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines.

A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees (2007)
Thesis
Pathirage, C. A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of knowledge as a key determinant of organisational competitiveness and better performance is increasingly appreciated by both academics and practitioners. The UK construction industry is perceived as one of the knowledge based v... Read More about A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees.

The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques (2007)
Thesis
Seifi, M. The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this work, Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) was used to prepared Single- Walled carbon nanorube (SWNT) samples. In developing the production techniques a large number of parameters were varied during the course of work resulting in the succe... Read More about The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques.

Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries (2007)
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Wishah, M. Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Mathematical and physical models have been developed in order to study blood flow through arteries, numerically and experimentally. The aim of these models was to understand, apply and verify using realistic models how both flow and geometry inter... Read More about Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries.

Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya (2007)
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Husein, N. Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

The financial liberalisation theorem postulates that liberalising the financial sector is a route to increasing savings and investment, and thus the promotion of growth. Endogenous growth models suggest that financial sector development increases... Read More about Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya.

Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments (2007)
Thesis
Ng, G. Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study modelled skill learning in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) learning environments. An analytical literature review, primarily from the domains of AR and VR, Learning, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) including user-based... Read More about Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments.