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Policy, Regulatory and Commercial Considerations for the Implementation of a Mobility as a Service System (2023)
Thesis
Brown, C. (2023). Policy, Regulatory and Commercial Considerations for the Implementation of a Mobility as a Service System. (Thesis). University of Salford

Transport and access to mobility have been highlighted as a key factor in enabling economic growth and improving quality of life. However, widely used transport modes, such as private vehicles, also negatively impact cities and towns in several ways,... Read More about Policy, Regulatory and Commercial Considerations for the Implementation of a Mobility as a Service System.

Stress Detection And Alleviation Via Electrodermal Activity And Generative Music (2023)
Thesis
Corradine, C. (2023). Stress Detection And Alleviation Via Electrodermal Activity And Generative Music. (Thesis). University of Salford

Accurate psychological stress detection systems have been created using a variety of methodologies and can provide users with real-time stress monitoring. Such systems can aid with providing early intervention and therapies for alleviation on order t... Read More about Stress Detection And Alleviation Via Electrodermal Activity And Generative Music.

The role of documents in collaboration within the UK Integrated Emergency Management System (2023)
Thesis
De Mel, R. (2023). The role of documents in collaboration within the UK Integrated Emergency Management System. (Thesis). University of Salford

Effective collaboration between involved stakeholders is a crucial requirement in most any disaster management scenario, where increasingly every stage is a multi-agency effort. In the UK, Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) form the platform for this eng... Read More about The role of documents in collaboration within the UK Integrated Emergency Management System.

A review of taxonomic history and phylogeography for the spider monkeys (genus Ateles), with habitat suitability modelling for Amazonian Ateles (2023)
Thesis
Grant, C. (2023). A review of taxonomic history and phylogeography for the spider monkeys (genus Ateles), with habitat suitability modelling for Amazonian Ateles. (Thesis). University of Salford

The spider monkeys (genus Ateles) (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1806) are one of the most widespread platyrrhine primates, ranging from the tropical and subtropical rainforests of the Yucatan peninsula and coastal regions of Vera Cruz state in Mexico... Read More about A review of taxonomic history and phylogeography for the spider monkeys (genus Ateles), with habitat suitability modelling for Amazonian Ateles.

Overcoming drug resistance: targeting the BCL-2 family and the long non-coding RNA HCP5 in medulloblastoma and colorectal cancer (2023)
Thesis
Iseghohimen, A. (2023). Overcoming drug resistance: targeting the BCL-2 family and the long non-coding RNA HCP5 in medulloblastoma and colorectal cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the UK and medulloblastoma is a common cancer found in children. While there has been a progressive improvement in treatment outcomes, success has been marred by drug resistance and severe... Read More about Overcoming drug resistance: targeting the BCL-2 family and the long non-coding RNA HCP5 in medulloblastoma and colorectal cancer.

Investigating small extracellular vesicle miRNA as biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease (2023)
Thesis
Aarons, T. (2023). Investigating small extracellular vesicle miRNA as biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. (Thesis). University of Salford

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, a syndrome impacting over 900,000 people in the UK alone. There are currently no disease modifying treatments for AD, which is largely attributable to the heterogenous basis of the disease wh... Read More about Investigating small extracellular vesicle miRNA as biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease.

An investigation of energy saving behaviour for residential buildings in Nigeria (2023)
Thesis
Tilde, A. (2023). An investigation of energy saving behaviour for residential buildings in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Threats of climate change, global warming and uncertainty about future energy prices have sparked a global discussion about energy efficiency, particularly energy saving behaviour in residential buildings. Numerous challenges have been faced in achie... Read More about An investigation of energy saving behaviour for residential buildings in Nigeria.

Real Time Crime Prediction Using Social Media (2023)
Thesis
Jimoh, F. (2023). Real Time Crime Prediction Using Social Media. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is no doubt that crime is on the increase and has a detrimental influence on a nation's economy despite several attempts of studies on crime prediction to minimise crime rates. Historically, data mining techniques for crime prediction models of... Read More about Real Time Crime Prediction Using Social Media.

Population structure and introgression in wild populations of European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) (2023)
Thesis
Webb, S. G. (2023). Population structure and introgression in wild populations of European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). (Thesis). University of Salford

Escapes of domesticated fish from aquaculture followed by interbreeding with wild conspecifics pose a threat to the genetic integrity of natural populations. In addition to disease and competition, wild populations can become inundated with genetic m... Read More about Population structure and introgression in wild populations of European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Investigating the potential of human brain tissue and patient fibroblast derived small extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease research (2023)
Thesis
Youd, S. (2023). Investigating the potential of human brain tissue and patient fibroblast derived small extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease research. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible neurodegenerative disease leading on to a decline in cognitive function causing language, memory and behavioural impairment. The two fam... Read More about Investigating the potential of human brain tissue and patient fibroblast derived small extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease research.

Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems (2022)
Thesis
Martin, C. Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

The negative environmental impacts of drilling muds, particularly oil-based muds, are a cause for concern to regulators and governments worldwide. As a result, rules regarding the discharge and disposal of drilling muds have tightened globally. Recen... Read More about Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems.

Changes in morphological disparity in eutherian mammals across the K-Pg boundary and Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum using discrete morphofunctional characters (2022)
Thesis
morphofunctional characters. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The mammalian clade Eutheria comprises placental mammals (the dominant group of mammals today, with >6000 living species, ~93% of living diversity) plus their stem relatives. A major event in Earth history that had a profound influence on Eutheria wa... Read More about Changes in morphological disparity in eutherian mammals across the K-Pg boundary and Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum using discrete morphofunctional characters.

Characterisation of inflammatory mediators in ischaemic heart disease (2022)
Thesis
Borun, A. Characterisation of inflammatory mediators in ischaemic heart disease. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of death in general population. In the UK it accounts for 64000 deaths annually and there are currently 2.3 million people living with CAD. Persistent inflammation of myocardium is believ... Read More about Characterisation of inflammatory mediators in ischaemic heart disease.

DeepClean: a robust deep learning approach for autonomous vehicle camera data privacy (2022)
Thesis
Adeboye, O. DeepClean: a robust deep learning approach for autonomous vehicle camera data privacy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) generate several forms of tracking data, such as geolocation, distance, and camera data. The utility of these data, especially camera data for computer vision projects, has contributed to the advancement of high-performance... Read More about DeepClean: a robust deep learning approach for autonomous vehicle camera data privacy.

Coordination of development and operations activities in agile software development (2022)
Thesis
Macarthy, R. Coordination of development and operations activities in agile software development. (Thesis). University of Salford

DevOps is described as a software engineering culture and philosophy that utilises cross-functional teams, to build test and release software faster and more reliably through automation. As an emerging concept, its definitions and best practices are... Read More about Coordination of development and operations activities in agile software development.

The effect of active prophage carriage on the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2022)
Thesis
Plahe, G. The effect of active prophage carriage on the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Liverpool epidemic strain (LES) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a key opportunistic pathogen and major cause of death in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The bacterium establishes biofilm communities, contributing to immune evasion and adaptation to t... Read More about The effect of active prophage carriage on the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

The role of serum biomarkers and oxidative stress in Ischemic Heart Disease (2022)
Thesis
Riley, C. The role of serum biomarkers and oxidative stress in Ischemic Heart Disease. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Ischemic heart disease also referred to as coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. The primary pathological mechanism underlying CAD is atherosclerosis, an inflammatory process associated with an accumulation of lipids an... Read More about The role of serum biomarkers and oxidative stress in Ischemic Heart Disease.

Developing an alternative method to determine the heat transfer coefficients of dwellings in warmer climates (2022)
Thesis
Chard, E. (2022). Developing an alternative method to determine the heat transfer coefficients of dwellings in warmer climates. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Whole house heat loss test methods are used to determine the heat transfer coefficient (HTC) of dwellings. Having reliable methods of measuring as-built performance makes it possible to improve the energy efficiency of dwellings, aiding in the global... Read More about Developing an alternative method to determine the heat transfer coefficients of dwellings in warmer climates.

A strategy for stakeholder engagement in public private partnership urban infrastructure provision in Nigeria (2022)
Thesis
Usman, B. A strategy for stakeholder engagement in public private partnership urban infrastructure provision in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines how external stakeholders are engaged in Public Private Partnership Urban Infrastructure Projects. The study aims to develop a framework to improve stakeholder engagement in the delivery of PPP urban infrastructure projects in Ni... Read More about A strategy for stakeholder engagement in public private partnership urban infrastructure provision in Nigeria.

An exploration of mentorship as a resource for knowledge sharing in the built environment (2022)
Thesis
Lester, E. (in press). An exploration of mentorship as a resource for knowledge sharing in the built environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a major source of employment – 7.523 million or 5.03% of the total employment of the United States – the built environment remains mired in challenges, foremost among them the loss of knowledge as experienced professionals age out of the industry.... Read More about An exploration of mentorship as a resource for knowledge sharing in the built environment.