All Outputs (87)

Four shades of science festival : a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom (2020)
Thesis
Kerr, G. Four shades of science festival : a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Salford

Science festivals are a global cultural phenomenon with at least 60 such festivals taking place across the UK every year. Science festivals fulfil a unique function within civil society: providing a platform for science communication, education, and... Read More about Four shades of science festival : a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom.

Species richness and composition of avifaunal communities in a complex Amazonian landscape (2020)
Thesis
Gilmore, B. Species richness and composition of avifaunal communities in a complex Amazonian landscape. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Little research has been undertaken to identify the effect that habitat heterogeneity and seasonality have on the diversity of birds in lowland Amazonia. This study aimed to identify how species richness and composition of avifaunal communities in th... Read More about Species richness and composition of avifaunal communities in a complex Amazonian landscape.

Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
MUNONYE, C. Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Thermal comfort study in buildings gained unprecedented momentum in recent times because of the concern over climate change. The increasing temperature caused by climate change is likely impacting the comfort and the health of building occupants, esp... Read More about Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria.

Investigation into the genetic variation of Toll-Like Receptor 9 in cattle using both Sanger and next-generation sequencing from FTA-Cards (2020)
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Alqurashi, A. Investigation into the genetic variation of Toll-Like Receptor 9 in cattle using both Sanger and next-generation sequencing from FTA-Cards. (Thesis). University of Salford

The susceptibility or resistance to infectious diseases depends on the host immune response. The genetic variation of immune-relevant genes such as Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) genes is associated with susceptibility or resistance to the pathogen. In thi... Read More about Investigation into the genetic variation of Toll-Like Receptor 9 in cattle using both Sanger and next-generation sequencing from FTA-Cards.

Advancing the use of evolutionary considerations in spatial conservation planning (2020)
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Robertson, S. Advancing the use of evolutionary considerations in spatial conservation planning. (Thesis). University of Salford

The existence of life on earth as we know it relies on a diversity of life. Biodiversity underpins vital ecosystems services globally, at all spatial scales, and yet is being lost at an alarming rate. Current extinction rates are estimated to be 100-... Read More about Advancing the use of evolutionary considerations in spatial conservation planning.

The influence of national culture on health and safety performance in Kuwait oil and gas sector construction projects (2020)
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Almutairi, M. The influence of national culture on health and safety performance in Kuwait oil and gas sector construction projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Difference in terms of culture among the workers in a workplace setting must not be ignored as it is the main cause of misinterpretations and misunderstandings, which eventually lead to accidents. Responses to the acts, behaviours and activities resu... Read More about The influence of national culture on health and safety performance in Kuwait oil and gas sector construction projects.

Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding (2020)
Thesis
Hassan, K. Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding. (Thesis). University of Salford

Initially, when an oil well is drilled the oil gushes to the surface at high pressure. However, with time the pressure declines leaving more than 50% of the oil trapped in the reservoir. Even with the introduction of current technologies, more than 4... Read More about Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding.

Know your enemy : a molecular approach to determine how the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) in Ireland succumbs to the invasion of the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) (2020)
Thesis
Browett, S. Know your enemy : a molecular approach to determine how the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) in Ireland succumbs to the invasion of the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula). (Thesis). University of Salford

Ireland’s smallest resident mammal, the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is rapidly being displaced by the invasive greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula). The presence of this invasive shrew was first recorded in 2007 and they have been expandin... Read More about Know your enemy : a molecular approach to determine how the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) in Ireland succumbs to the invasion of the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula).

A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes (2020)
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Alexander, D. A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Understanding better the consequences of anthropogenic pressure and environmental change is a substantial area of research for modern conservation ecology. This aim of this research is to investigate these consequences for the avian communities of sa... Read More about A wetland vulnerability assessment : consequences for the avian communities of saltmarshes.

Immune biomarkers predicting clinical outcomes for major trauma patients (2020)
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Saleem, A. Immune biomarkers predicting clinical outcomes for major trauma patients. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Major trauma continues to be the most common cause of death in the population under the age of 40 in England. Despite advances in trauma care in the UK, sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) continue to be severe complications of trau... Read More about Immune biomarkers predicting clinical outcomes for major trauma patients.

Conflict and claims culture in construction (2020)
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Whaley, A. Conflict and claims culture in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction industry conflict persists despite decades of research on the subject. Incomplete design, ambiguous contract terms and poor contract administration remain common, causing contractors to routinely make claims for additional time and money... Read More about Conflict and claims culture in construction.

Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents (2020)
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Ahmed, S. Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Seen as one of the major causes of death worldwide, Cancer requires the development of effective treatments in order to combat the disease. However, pharmaceutical companies are faced by the challenge of finding and developing a suitable compound tha... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents.

A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates (2020)
Thesis
Nanekely, M. (in press). A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sustainable management of water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, is increasingly becoming more challenging, due to a combined effect of a rapid population growth associated with overexploitation of water resources, and impact of c... Read More about A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates.

Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve (2020)
Thesis
Long, C. Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve is one of the last remaining wildlife reserves situated within Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe. The purpose of this study was to conduct the first systematic assessment of mammal and forest cover within the reserve. A... Read More about Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve.

Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa (2020)
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Copping, J. Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa. (Thesis). University of Salford

Investigating the relationship between organisms and the environment has long been a focus of study in the conservation and ecology fields. Central to this research is the use of ecological models to explain, predict and project species distributions... Read More about Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa.

An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria (2020)
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Sadiq, I. An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis undertakes research into community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria. It focuses the socio-technical factors of the development and operation of community energy systems, ranging from increasing population and economi... Read More about An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria.

Geometry model for marker-based localisation (2020)
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Bou Said Yssa, A. Geometry model for marker-based localisation. (Thesis). University Of Salford

This work presents a novel approach for position estimation from monocular vision. It has been shown that vision systems have great capability in reaching precise and accurate measurements and are becoming the state-of-the-art in navigation. Naviga... Read More about Geometry model for marker-based localisation.

Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem (2020)
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Lockwood, M. Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem. (Thesis). University of Salford

The reality of ubiquitous computing and exponential personal data generation challenges the notion of privacy, as Surveillance Capitalism and Nation State endeavour to record and analyse personal data with the objective of leveraging influence and co... Read More about Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem.

Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor (2020)
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Suleiman, S. Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor. (Thesis). University of Salford

The leading technologies employed in gas processing operations, including gas pipeline transport, are generally chemical based technologies. Chemical based substances are widely used as surfactants in these operations, including hydrate formation pre... Read More about Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor.

Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host behavioural traits and parasite reproductive biology (2020)
Thesis
biology. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor remains a major threat to Apis mellifera honey bees amidst ongoing colony losses throughout the Northern Hemisphere. While the vast majority of colonies still require artificial treatments to control their mit... Read More about Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host behavioural traits and parasite reproductive biology.