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Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development (1998)
Thesis
Jones, T. Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes the development of a diagnostic tool to identify potential weaknesses in the interfaces between the key functions involved in new product development within manufacturing organisations. It comprises three parts: Part One intr... Read More about Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development.

Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi (1998)
Thesis
Njenga, B. Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Urban waste management poses problems in all cities of the world, but it also provides opportunities for innovative resource use. The Thesis begins by defining the waste management problem of Nairobi in context and then analytically reviews the in... Read More about Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi.

The acquisition of the Pro-drop parameter by non-native speakers of Spanish (1998)
Thesis
Guijarro-Fuentes, P. The acquisition of the Pro-drop parameter by non-native speakers of Spanish. (Thesis). University of Salford

Chomsky's (1981, 1995) principles and parameters proposal for language acquisition theory assumes that the child is genetically endowed with principles of Universal Grammar. These principles interact with environmental data to determine the particula... Read More about The acquisition of the Pro-drop parameter by non-native speakers of Spanish.

A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia (1998)
Thesis
Chandrasa, G. A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Wind energy is a fascinating natural phenomenon that is interesting to study as, due to unpredictability it can either be a friend or cause disasters. However, with experience and through technology it can be tamed to become useful and have a direc... Read More about A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia.