All Outputs (507)

Reduction of wind induced microphone noise using singular spectrum analysis technique (2019)
Thesis
Eldwaik, O. Reduction of wind induced microphone noise using singular spectrum analysis technique. (Thesis). University of Salford

Wind induced noise in microphone signals is one of the major concerns of outdoor acoustic signal acquisition. It affects many field measurement and audio recording scenarios. Filtering such noise is known to be difficult due to its broad... Read More about Reduction of wind induced microphone noise using singular spectrum analysis technique.

Computational fluid dynamics simulation of a nanofluid-based annular solar collector with different metallic nano-particles (2019)
Journal Article
Kuharat, S., & Beg, O. (2019). Computational fluid dynamics simulation of a nanofluid-based annular solar collector with different metallic nano-particles

A numerical study of convective heat transfer in an annular pipe solar collector system is conducted. The inner tube contains pure water and the annular region contains nanofluid. Three-dimensional steady-state incompressi... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics simulation of a nanofluid-based annular solar collector with different metallic nano-particles.

A framework for Lean implementation in infrastructure construction in the UK (2019)
Thesis
Sari, K. A framework for Lean implementation in infrastructure construction in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

The UK government is keen to have a world class modern transport infrastructure operational in the UK that will provide opportunities for regeneration and enable the nation to be competitive in the global market. Modern transport infrastructure is th... Read More about A framework for Lean implementation in infrastructure construction in the UK.

Impact of human errors on accidents in the oil and gas industry in Bahrain (2019)
Thesis
Alkhaldi, M. Impact of human errors on accidents in the oil and gas industry in Bahrain. (Thesis). University of Salford

Through the last few decades, occupational accidents had increased in different workplaces around the world. One of the main causes of these accidents is human error. Human error is an improper decision or behaviour of any worker in the workplace. In... Read More about Impact of human errors on accidents in the oil and gas industry in Bahrain.

A new classification approach based on geometrical model for human detection in images (2019)
Thesis
Al-N'Awashi, M. A new classification approach based on geometrical model for human detection in images. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years, object detection and classification has gained more attention, thus, there are several human object detection algorithms being used to locate and recognize human objects in images. The research of image processing and analysing based... Read More about A new classification approach based on geometrical model for human detection in images.

Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link (2019)
Thesis
Odum, R. Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link. (Thesis). University of Salford

Millimetre-wave communication systems have a very high potential to become mobile technology of choice for future 4G and 5G network architectures, which has led to many researchers carrying out studies regarding the effects of the atmosphere on radio... Read More about Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link.

Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach (2019)
Thesis
Darwish, F. Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Self-monitoring and self-management play an increasingly vital role in the management of prevalent diseases afflicting millions of people worldwide. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus can be managed with pharmaceuticals. H... Read More about Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach.

Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure? (2019)
Thesis
Khan, R. Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure?. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a substantial element of the healthy human skin microflora and can become pathogenic to cause infections, for example, septicaemia and endocarditis. The effects of long-term sub-lethal exposure to antibiotics on the skin... Read More about Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure?.

Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration (2019)
Thesis
Enya, O. Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration. (Thesis). University of Salford

There have been several studies on soil carbon dynamics in estuarine floodplains. However, little attempt has been made to examine the effects of heavy metal contamination on these processes. This represents a knowledge gap that needs to be filled to... Read More about Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration.

Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system (2019)
Thesis
Ghazimirsaeid, S. Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nowadays, energy efficiency, energy matching and trading, power production based on renewable energy resources, improving reliability, increasing power quality and other concepts are providing the most important topics in the power systems analysis... Read More about Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system.

Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design (2019)
Thesis
Haidar, A. Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design. (Thesis). University of Salford

Between the potential for ‘digital’ in architectural design that is demonstrated in a minority of architectural practices, and its marginalisation in the remaining majority, there is a need to enhance the efficiency of ‘digital’ in architectural desi... Read More about Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design.

Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma (2019)
Thesis
Apreutesei, R. Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Despite recent advances in critical care, trauma still continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals under 40 years of age and the third main cause of death throughout the world, carrying a substantial economic burd... Read More about Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma.

Integrated evaluation of wet gas reservoir : minimizing volumetric uncertainties using dynamic analysis (2019)
Thesis
uncertainties using dynamic analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a growing research effort to understand the most reliable approach in estimations of oil and gas reserves, through different procedures such as the volumetric, Material Balance, Reservoir Simulation, Decline Curve Analysis (Production perf... Read More about Integrated evaluation of wet gas reservoir : minimizing volumetric uncertainties using dynamic analysis.

Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts (2019)
Thesis
Markham, T. Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Symbiosis is defined as the close and long relationship between two organisms. Establishment of new symbioses, or redefining relationships underpins much of the ecological diversity found in the natural world. Microbial symbionts, being some of the... Read More about Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts.

The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies (2019)
Thesis
King, A. The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

In this project it is investigated whether the utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in antenna designs created as part of metamaterial research, can be used to produce electrically small antennas We find that basic improveme... Read More about The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies.

The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime (2019)
Thesis
Aminuddin, F. The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2012, Malaysia became one of the many countries worldwide to introduce statutory adjudication into its construction industry. As with other countries, the purpose of the legislation – contained in the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication... Read More about The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime.

Archaeological Excavation and Historic Building Investigation : Local Crescent, The Crescent, Salford (2019)
Report
Harvey, K., & Stitt, L. (2019). Archaeological Excavation and Historic Building Investigation : Local Crescent, The Crescent, Salford

In July 2017, Salford Archaeology was commissioned by Domis Property Group, acting on behalf of Property (Done) Ltd, to undertake an historic building investigation of the former Black Horse Hotel on The Crescent on the fringe of Salford city centr... Read More about Archaeological Excavation and Historic Building Investigation : Local Crescent, The Crescent, Salford.

Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007) (2019)
Thesis
Obieje, I. Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007). (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, the Nigerian legislative arm of government enacted an Act of Parliament known as the Public Procurement Act (PPA 2007) to govern the public-sector procurements. The PPA (2007) amongst other objectives, aims to achieve value for money on gove... Read More about Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007).

An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry (2019)
Thesis
Hadidan, W. An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The modern business environment has undergone fundamental changes – shifting from being production-inclined to being service driven; a situation that has resulted in a shift from the traditional ways of conducting organisational and marketing process... Read More about An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry.

Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate (2019)
Thesis
Da Cruz Kaizer, M. Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate. (Thesis). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), is a Critically Endangered primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Remnant populations of muriquis suffer from a wide range of anthropogenic pressures and face a high risk of extinction due... Read More about Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate.