All Outputs (23)

A model for a successful implementation of knowledge management in engineering organizations (2004)
Thesis
Obaide, A. A model for a successful implementation of knowledge management in engineering organizations. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Knowledge management (KM) is an emerging discipline that promises to capitalize on organizations intellectual capital. KM refers to the process of managing the life-cycle of knowledge relevant to areas that are mission critical to the organization... Read More about A model for a successful implementation of knowledge management in engineering organizations.

Perception of room modes in critical listening spaces (2004)
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Fazenda, B. Perception of room modes in critical listening spaces. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Room modes are a recognised problem in small critical listening rooms and are known to cause colouration of sound reproduced within them. Investigations on the causes and solutions for this problem have been carried out for some time. Interest in th... Read More about Perception of room modes in critical listening spaces.

Theory and applications of the multiwavelets for compression of boundary integral operators (2004)
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Nixon, S. Theory and applications of the multiwavelets for compression of boundary integral operators. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

In general the numerical solution of boundary integral equations leads to full coefficient matrices. The discrete system can be solved in O(N2) operations by iterative solvers of the Conjugate Gradient type. Therefore, we are interested in fast met... Read More about Theory and applications of the multiwavelets for compression of boundary integral operators.

Postgraduate perspectives of distance e-learning : a qualitative case study of online distance learning in occupational safety and health (2004)
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Williams, H. Postgraduate perspectives of distance e-learning : a qualitative case study of online distance learning in occupational safety and health. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The use of the Internet as a medium for education has grown exponentially since the mid-1990s. Institutions of higher education are increasingly offering online access to distance education programmes, especially at postgraduate level. Some see e-... Read More about Postgraduate perspectives of distance e-learning : a qualitative case study of online distance learning in occupational safety and health.

Towards a model of stimulants and obstacles to individual creativity in construction (2004)
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Dickinson, M. Towards a model of stimulants and obstacles to individual creativity in construction. (Dissertation). University of Salford

One issue that might account for successful innovation in construction is the work environment for creative thinking and idea generation. This dissertation aims to identify potential stimulants and obstacles in the construction work environment tha... Read More about Towards a model of stimulants and obstacles to individual creativity in construction.

Strategic healthcare facilities management : a longitudinal case study in a private hospital group in the UK (2004)
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Weicht, K. Strategic healthcare facilities management : a longitudinal case study in a private hospital group in the UK. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Dramatic change takes place within the technological, social, political, regulatory, competitive, and economic context of health care delivery. For this reason, strategic management is gaining an important role. Healthcare managers have to underst... Read More about Strategic healthcare facilities management : a longitudinal case study in a private hospital group in the UK.

Designing a geographic visual information system (GVIS) to support participation in urban planning (2004)
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Zhang, X. Designing a geographic visual information system (GVIS) to support participation in urban planning. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The growth of the international movement to involve the public in urban planning urges us to find new ways to achieve this. Recent studies have identified information communication technologies (ICT) as a mechanism to support such movement. It has... Read More about Designing a geographic visual information system (GVIS) to support participation in urban planning.

The appraisal of workplace performance measurement tools (2004)
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Huovala, R. The appraisal of workplace performance measurement tools. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The competitive market has pressured companies to produce more, to a better quality, in less time with fewer resources, hence the drive to increase business productivity and cut costs. In the field of facilities management this has meant that the... Read More about The appraisal of workplace performance measurement tools.

The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management (2004)
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Nelson, M. The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis investigated Supply Chain Management (SCM), a relatively new area of study in Facilities Management (FM) in the UK, where a research gap was identified by the researcher. This study explored SCM in other industries, relating the benefit... Read More about The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management.

Towards an environmentally sound sustainable solid waste disposal strategy : the Gaza Strip case (2004)
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El-Hawi, M. Towards an environmentally sound sustainable solid waste disposal strategy : the Gaza Strip case. (Thesis). University of Salford

Solid waste management has been recognized as one of the most immediate and serious problems confronting the Palestinian institutions especially those responsible for service delivery, policy and strategy formulation. The complexity and historical... Read More about Towards an environmentally sound sustainable solid waste disposal strategy : the Gaza Strip case.

Towards an online knowledge management system for reactive maintenance projects (2004)
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Ali, K. Towards an online knowledge management system for reactive maintenance projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the UK, building maintenance makes up more than 50% of total construction output while reactive maintenance covers two thirds of the overall building maintenance projects. It was therefore found not surprisingly that reactive maintenance work r... Read More about Towards an online knowledge management system for reactive maintenance projects.

Appraising implementation of balanced scorecard as an effective strategic performance measurement tool towards privatisation of public utilities (state owned enterprises - SOE) : case study approach within Gulf Cooperative Council countries (2004)
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Al-Jarwan, A. Appraising implementation of balanced scorecard as an effective strategic performance measurement tool towards privatisation of public utilities (state owned enterprises - SOE) : case study approach within Gulf Cooperative Council countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

Privatisation as a global phenomenon has seen a large number of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) transforming their individual assets into privately owned and controlled enterprises. The impact of this transformation might be critical not only for the... Read More about Appraising implementation of balanced scorecard as an effective strategic performance measurement tool towards privatisation of public utilities (state owned enterprises - SOE) : case study approach within Gulf Cooperative Council countries.

The catalytic oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride using a membrane reactor (2004)
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Andaka, G. The catalytic oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride using a membrane reactor. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Catalytic oxidation of n-butane is important in an attempt towards developing economical and environmentally friendly processes for production of maleic anhydride. Methods of preparation of both the vanadium-phosphorus-oxides (VPO) catalyst and a... Read More about The catalytic oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride using a membrane reactor.

Requirements engineering in innovative systems developments for the construction industry (2004)
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Arayici, Y. Requirements engineering in innovative systems developments for the construction industry. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Collaborative working using innovative integrated VR based IT systems in construction has become a reality as many activities are performed in a distributed manner with the construction stakeholders situated in discrete geographical locations. Com... Read More about Requirements engineering in innovative systems developments for the construction industry.

Computer and communication engineering : internet protocol telephony in construction (2004)
Thesis
Beyh, S. Computer and communication engineering : internet protocol telephony in construction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A construction project traditionally involves intensive communication flows between the site operations (workers, gangers, engineers, foremen, etc.), the site office, the company and the Supply Chain. Typically on the jobsite, a temporary site off... Read More about Computer and communication engineering : internet protocol telephony in construction.

Epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in northwest Libya, northwest Kenya (Turkana) and mid-Wales (2004)
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Buishi, I. Epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in northwest Libya, northwest Kenya (Turkana) and mid-Wales. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Echinococcus granulosus is a cestode species responsible for human cystic echinococcosis (CE). The domestic dog is the primary definitive host for the transmission of E.granulosus infection to domestic livestock intermediate hosts and to humans... Read More about Epidemiology of canine echinococcosis in northwest Libya, northwest Kenya (Turkana) and mid-Wales.

Manoeuvring characteristics of slender bodies through fluid (2004)
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Fishwick, N. Manoeuvring characteristics of slender bodies through fluid. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research addresses the difficulties in determining the manoeuvring characteristics of a slender body through a fluid. This work has direct applicability in many areas of hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. For example the manoeuvring of ships and... Read More about Manoeuvring characteristics of slender bodies through fluid.

A study of knowledge sharing in multinational construction alliances (2004)
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Ingirige, B. A study of knowledge sharing in multinational construction alliances. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Alliances within construction have increased significantly in number and in the volume of activity they undertake in recent years. Further, communications technologies have progressed to a degree where they can support collaborations across geograp... Read More about A study of knowledge sharing in multinational construction alliances.

Secure electronic transfer of prescriptions (ETP) for the United Kingdom National Health Service (2004)
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Mundy, D. Secure electronic transfer of prescriptions (ETP) for the United Kingdom National Health Service. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes an investigation by the author into the provision of a secure Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions (ETP) system for the United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS). Initially an investigation is carried out into why ET... Read More about Secure electronic transfer of prescriptions (ETP) for the United Kingdom National Health Service.

The design and implementation of product development process models in construction companies (2004)
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Tzortzopoulos, P. The design and implementation of product development process models in construction companies. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need for improving the product development process within the construction industry is widely acknowledged. In response to this challenge, different process models have been developed by academia and industry to enhan... Read More about The design and implementation of product development process models in construction companies.