All Outputs (40)

Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability (2012)
Thesis
Lau, W. Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigated environmental management and corporate social responsibility practices to identify the implementation and operational problems that organisations face in setting up and operating their systems. The aim was to develop an i... Read More about Environmental management and corporate social responsibility in corporate organisations - an integrated management system and balanced scorecard framework for corporate sustainability.

A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman (2012)
Thesis
Al Rashdi, A. A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Standard Forms of Contract plays a very important role in the dynamics of the construction phase. The Standard Forms of Contract defines the roles, rights and obligations of the contracting parties in a construction project. This study demonst... Read More about A strategic framework for the further enhancement of the standard forms of construction contract in the Sultanate of Oman.

Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors (2012)
Thesis
Peris, E. Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

ror understanding me wide variation in annoyance reactions, i^esuiis investigations made on factors coming into play when considering This thesis aims to contribute to the knowledge of human response to vibration in residential environments and id... Read More about Human response to railway vibration in residential environments : exposure-response relationships and modifying factors.

A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education (2012)
Thesis
Scott, L. A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education. (Thesis). University of Salford

Assessment is a powerful driver of learning and lies at the heart of the learning experience. This research explores the nature of emerging assessment research in Built Environment (BE) education. In HE the investigation and exploration of assessm... Read More about A framework for formative assessment led learning strategies for built environment higher education.

Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects (2012)
Thesis
Nawi, M. Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Malaysia, like any other developing country, considers the construction industry as one of the main contributors to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is currently facing a housing shortfall crisis. Due to the combination of infamous problems ass... Read More about Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects.

Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models (2012)
Thesis
Bogdahn, J. Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Three-dimensional digital representations of cities are widely used today, from urban planning to navigation systems, emergency response and to energy and flood simu- lations. Many of these scenarios can be served by one multipurpose 3D city mode... Read More about Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models.

The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study (2012)
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Ghuloum, H. The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Information and communication Technology (ICT) holds the key to the success of modernising information services. Hence, ICT services impacted on every sphere of academic library activity as well as presenting an opportunity to provide value-added... Read More about The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study.

Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Ishwerf, A. Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study emphasises on examining various stakeholder groups' perceptions and requirements and represents an attempt to fill a gap in the CED literature where the views of non-managerial and non-financial stakeholders are largely absent. The stud... Read More about Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya.

Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations (2012)
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Odigie, H. Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is no doubt that Technology Transfer (TT) activity from the transferees' view point is an important issue when it comes to economic development, especially in developing countries. This present study is concerned with Technology Transfer Str... Read More about Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations.

A multi-functional collaborative design environment (2012)
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Wu, K. A multi-functional collaborative design environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Typical construction projects involving a large number of stakeholders working together require a tremendous amount of collaboration amongst them. In order to reduce the cost and length of the project life cycle undertaken by the design team and... Read More about A multi-functional collaborative design environment.

The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector? (2012)
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Barlow, C. The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector?. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research considers the capacity of the social housing development sector to generate or accelerate innovation to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes, the national standard detailing targets for the sustainability of new housing, within project an... Read More about The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector?.

The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city (2012)
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Radford, K. The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city. (Thesis). University of Salford

The process of urbanisation has resulted in the degradation of the ecosystem services provided by the natural environment within cities. Conserving and enhancing these ecosystem services improves the sustainability of cities, and the health and wel... Read More about The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city.

Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Bezweek, S. Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Communication is the means by which housing employees are linked in order to manage, direct, cooperate, plan, design, and execute housing projects according to standard with high quality and on time. Housing communications are mainly achieved throu... Read More about Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya.

A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments (2012)
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AI-Karkhi, A. A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Pervasive computing environments are an exciting new computing scene due to the recent advances in wireless communications and digital electronics. These environments are small smart worlds that have many advantages, such as continuous and distrib... Read More about A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments.

Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya (2012)
Thesis
Bodell, A. Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by the metacestode of Echinoccoccus granulosus inflicting significant morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. Treatment of human hydatid cases involves chemotherapy with the dr... Read More about Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya.

A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron (2012)
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Greaves, G. A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a study of inert gas inclusion in iron and silicon, as a result of ion implantation. The effect of ion implantation conditions on the formation and development of inert gas bubbles within these solids has been explored, and the... Read More about A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron.

Making decisions about the future of health systems (2012)
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Blanchet, K. Making decisions about the future of health systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Sustainability of health interventions in developing countries has been limited by the capacities of their health systems. As a result, efforts have been invested by the international community to make health systems thinking coherent... Read More about Making decisions about the future of health systems.

Ecosystem services of urban amenity greenspace and the impact of future climate and socio-economic change (2012)
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Wallbank, N. Ecosystem services of urban amenity greenspace and the impact of future climate and socio-economic change. (Thesis). University of Salford

Urban greenspaces make a positive contribution to climate change mitigation, sustainability, and the wellbeing of urban inhabitants. Global and National efforts are underway to communicate the value of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning within... Read More about Ecosystem services of urban amenity greenspace and the impact of future climate and socio-economic change.

Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS) (2012)
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Alhousary, T. Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS). (Thesis). University of Salford

Knowledge has been realized as an invaluable intangible asset and source of organisations' competitive advantage. Research on knowledge is as long as human civilization history. The knowledge management (KM) field of research has grown steadily re... Read More about Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS).

Synthesis and evaluation of novel kinase inhibitors as anti-cancer agents (2012)
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Kemp, T. Synthesis and evaluation of novel kinase inhibitors as anti-cancer agents. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disruption of protein kinase signalling pathways is often associated with cancer. The RhoA/ROCK kinase pathway has been shown to be constitutively expressed in many cancers and has also been shown to be involved in metastasis and apoptosis. ROCK is... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of novel kinase inhibitors as anti-cancer agents.