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Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (2023)
Thesis
Whitehead, H. (2023). Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. (Thesis). University of Salford

Birds are one of the most studied taxa in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), with previous studies reporting negative impacts of radiation such as reductions in abundance and diversity and an increase in albinism and cataracts incidence. This thesis... Read More about Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development (2023)
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Geekiyanage, D. (2023). A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development. (Thesis). The University of Salford

In the face of increasing extreme climate events, communities are often excluded from decision-making during pre-disaster and urban planning, despite their tacit knowledge and experience in disaster response and recovery. This marginalisation poses a... Read More about A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development.

Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis (2023)
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Brunton, A. (2023). Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the proportional impact that building regulation costs have on house construction costs in Ireland and considers how they affect development viability, purchaser affordability and housing supply in the housing market. It also c... Read More about Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis.

Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics (2023)
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Wisniewska, A. (2023). Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Met receptor is a well-known motility, metastasis, and apoptosis modulator within human cells. Its activity is known to be accelerated in cancer cells. Its activation has been found to be co-dependent on the attachment of the hepatocyte growth... Read More about Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics.

The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease (2023)
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Samphire-Noden, B. (2023). The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease. (Thesis). University of Salford

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, accounting for 66,000 deaths annually in the UK. Atherosclerosis is the underlying pathophysiological mechanism which drives CAD progression, producing an inflamma... Read More about The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease.

Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840) (2023)
Thesis
Stafford, M. (2023). Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Pitheciinae are a subfamily of South American monkeys. They possess dental specialisations that allow them to break open the hard pericarps of fruits, making them ecological seed predators. The genera that make up this subfamily are Cacajao (Lesson,... Read More about Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840).

The Role of lnterleukin-8 In lschemic Heart Disease and Oxidative Stress (2023)
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Ioannidi, A. (2023). The Role of lnterleukin-8 In lschemic Heart Disease and Oxidative Stress. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ischemic heart disease also known as coronary heart disease remains a primary cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide (Nowbar et al., 2019). Several mechanisms are involved in the development of the condition, such as chronic inflammation and the... Read More about The Role of lnterleukin-8 In lschemic Heart Disease and Oxidative Stress.

Development of a methodology for the performance improvement of Nigerian office buildings considering bioclimatic design perspectives (2023)
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Omoragbon, O. M. (2023). Development of a methodology for the performance improvement of Nigerian office buildings considering bioclimatic design perspectives. (Thesis). The University of Salford

There is a need to improve the environmental performance of Nigeria’s office buildings due to new expectations, and the current challenges including energy shortage, increasing population, changing user needs, and climate change. While several Nige... Read More about Development of a methodology for the performance improvement of Nigerian office buildings considering bioclimatic design perspectives.

Deriving arsenic concentration guideline values for soil and irrigation water for rice cultivation (2023)
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Mandal, J. (2023). Deriving arsenic concentration guideline values for soil and irrigation water for rice cultivation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring, toxic trace element that can be found in irrigation water, soil, and crops. Rice accumulates higher concentrations of As in its grains than other cereals like wheat and barley. This leads to concern over dietary... Read More about Deriving arsenic concentration guideline values for soil and irrigation water for rice cultivation.

Novel Cloud Load Distribution Management and Deployment Techniques (2023)
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Adewojo, A. (2023). Novel Cloud Load Distribution Management and Deployment Techniques. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cloud computing provides scalable, flexible, and cost-effective computing resources. Cloud adoption has, however, introduced resource utilisation and service unavailability issues during the process of designing, deploying, and hosting cloud-native a... Read More about Novel Cloud Load Distribution Management and Deployment Techniques.

Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hydrated Lime Asphalt Concrete and Numerical Modelling of Constructed Pavement Performance (2023)
Thesis
Alashaibi, A. (2023). Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hydrated Lime Asphalt Concrete and Numerical Modelling of Constructed Pavement Performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The flexible pavement suffers primarily from three types of distress: fatigue cracking, thermal cracking, and permanent deformation. Thermal effects from climate are a significant in distress and early aging of pavements, and particularly in extreme... Read More about Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hydrated Lime Asphalt Concrete and Numerical Modelling of Constructed Pavement Performance.

Sediment Entrainment In Two Large Upland Gravel Bed Rivers (2023)
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Remers, A. (2023). Sediment Entrainment In Two Large Upland Gravel Bed Rivers. (Thesis). University of Salford

The sediment dynamics of river systems are of importance from an ecological, social and engineering viewpoint and are defined by complex relationships of various variables. Numerous threshold theories (such as Bagnolds stream power equation, Hjulstro... Read More about Sediment Entrainment In Two Large Upland Gravel Bed Rivers.

Determining management strategies to control ash dieback disease through molecular and environmental interactions (2023)
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Raykova, A. (2023). Determining management strategies to control ash dieback disease through molecular and environmental interactions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Forest trees have been increasingly threatened by invasive pathogens, endangering associated biodiversity, and reducing ecosystems. Such an alien pathogen, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, has had considerable impacts on the common ash tree (Fraxinus exce... Read More about Determining management strategies to control ash dieback disease through molecular and environmental interactions.

Position of the Frenkel Line in supercritical nitrogen at 25°C, 75°C, 100°C and 125°C (2023)
Thesis
Al-Maiyah, A. (2023). Position of the Frenkel Line in supercritical nitrogen at 25°C, 75°C, 100°C and 125°C. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The pressure at which the Frenkel line was crossed in supercritical nitrogen was investigated at different temperatures via Raman spectroscopy, using a diamond anvil cell to control pressure and ruby or Sm:YAG as a pressure scale. The results for the... Read More about Position of the Frenkel Line in supercritical nitrogen at 25°C, 75°C, 100°C and 125°C.

The Lobster Pregnancy Test: A Molecular Tool In Support Of Lobster Stocks And Fisheries In The UK (2023)
Thesis
Irwin, L. (2023). The Lobster Pregnancy Test: A Molecular Tool In Support Of Lobster Stocks And Fisheries In The UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

The European Lobster (Homarus gammarus) is one of the highest value shellfish species landed in the UK and accounts for a large part of British shellfish fisheries. However, high demand for this sought-after commodity has led to overfishing and decli... Read More about The Lobster Pregnancy Test: A Molecular Tool In Support Of Lobster Stocks And Fisheries In The UK.

An investigation of oil and gas-induced displacement and resettlement policies in The south-south region of Nigeria (case studies: Finima community and Ogoniland) (2023)
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Iheme, M. (2023). An investigation of oil and gas-induced displacement and resettlement policies in The south-south region of Nigeria (case studies: Finima community and Ogoniland). (Thesis). University of Salford

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report in 2022, it is stated that there are more than 100 million people were forcible displaced in the year 2022, most of them within their own countries. Thus, the extraction of oil and g... Read More about An investigation of oil and gas-induced displacement and resettlement policies in The south-south region of Nigeria (case studies: Finima community and Ogoniland).

Enabling Urban Agriculture in the Global North and South: A Comparative Study of the UK and Nigeria (2023)
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George, T. (2023). Enabling Urban Agriculture in the Global North and South: A Comparative Study of the UK and Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

As the world's urban population rises, we must reconsider our relationship with food. As a result of the growing population and insufficient food produced in rural regions, poverty and hunger are on the rise. Urban Agriculture (UA) has the potential... Read More about Enabling Urban Agriculture in the Global North and South: A Comparative Study of the UK and Nigeria.

Optical and electrical characteristics of erbium doped solids for quantum technology applications (2023)
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Theoropoulou, N. (2023). Optical and electrical characteristics of erbium doped solids for quantum technology applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the potential of Er:Si for quantum technology applications. The unique optical transitions of erbium in the 1.5 μm region make it a suitable candidate for both telecommunication and silicon photonics applications and the proper... Read More about Optical and electrical characteristics of erbium doped solids for quantum technology applications.