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Mouths and meaning : a multisensory, creative and collaborative arts based exploration of food, eating and embodiment towards gaining greater understanding of the experience of eating disorders (2012)
Thesis

While it is widely recognized that there is no single cause contributing to the onset of
an eating disorder, current understanding of embodiment for those affected is
predominately represented as a preoccupation with body image (Probyn, 2000).
Cli... Read More about Mouths and meaning : a multisensory, creative and collaborative arts based exploration of food, eating and embodiment towards gaining greater understanding of the experience of eating disorders.

A grounded theory approach to community-based facilities management : the context of Cape Town, South Africa (2010)
Thesis
Michell, K. A grounded theory approach to community-based facilities management : the context of Cape Town, South Africa. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the role that Facilities Management (FM) can play in assisting
local government to achieve optimal and sustainable land uses. The focus of the
study is on South African local government, and in particular Cape Town. Local
g... Read More about A grounded theory approach to community-based facilities management : the context of Cape Town, South Africa.

Analysing functionalities of project extranets in construction : a provision and requirement approach (2010)
Thesis
Liu, N. Analysing functionalities of project extranets in construction : a provision and requirement approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Project extranets are adopted to improve information management, communication and
collaborative working in construction industry. Previous studies have demonstrated their
development, evolution and implementation. The benefits, barriers and succes... Read More about Analysing functionalities of project extranets in construction : a provision and requirement approach.

Critical success factors affecting the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in Libyan manufacturing companies (2009)
Thesis

Since ISO 9000 was introduced in 1987 the number of organisations in developed and
developing countries with ISO 9000 certification is increasing dramatically. Up to the end
of 2006, the number of ISO 9001:2000 certified organisations reached 40,... Read More about Critical success factors affecting the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in Libyan manufacturing companies.

Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework (2009)
Thesis
Ruddock, S. Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework. (Thesis). University of Salford

A number of studies (CABE, 2002; Lawson and Phiri, 2005) have shown that good design of healthcare facilities can both benefit patients and raise staff morale. This research focuses on an investigation of patient and staff perceptions of healthcare f... Read More about Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework.

An investigation of the attitudes of laboratory staff to the establishment of accredited laboratories in the Libyan chemical and petrochemical industries (2009)
Thesis
Shihub, T. An investigation of the attitudes of laboratory staff to the establishment of accredited laboratories in the Libyan chemical and petrochemical industries. (Thesis). University of Salford

Accreditation of laboratories has been a subject of considerable interest because product
quality guarantee has become one of the prime factors to be considered in the present
time of highly competitive industrial activity. Accreditation is still a... Read More about An investigation of the attitudes of laboratory staff to the establishment of accredited laboratories in the Libyan chemical and petrochemical industries.

Methodology for demand-supply selection of commercial off-the-shelf software-based systems : contextual approach of leading contractors in Portugal (2008)
Thesis

This research study aims to contribute to the discussion around Information Systems, more
precisely on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software Based Systems, as a Business Process
and as a Supply-Chain enabler tool, within the construction industr... Read More about Methodology for demand-supply selection of commercial off-the-shelf software-based systems : contextual approach of leading contractors in Portugal.

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.

An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford
Thesis
Aldoukalee, S. An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford. (Thesis). Salford University

As a developing country, Libya has prioritised the growth of human capital as a means to achieve the government’s Libyanisation programme. This concern for the country’s human development has been evident in its attempts to educate and train Libyan n... Read More about An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford.

Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments
Thesis
Codinhoto, R. Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments. (Thesis). The University of Salford

In construction many problems exist that lead to poor quality of the built environment, for example, lack of integration between service and facility design and poor requirements management. Aiming to mitigate these problems, academics and practition... Read More about Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments.

An investigation into the development of an effective benefits realisation process for healthcare infrastructure projects
Thesis
Sapountzis, S. An investigation into the development of an effective benefits realisation process for healthcare infrastructure projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditionally, healthcare infrastructure programmes and projects determine their level of success mainly against cost, quality and time of delivery, and not on the degree to which benefits or impacts are delivered. Too often people have assumed that... Read More about An investigation into the development of an effective benefits realisation process for healthcare infrastructure projects.