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The law of real property in the European community : a comparative study (2002)
Thesis
Gomes, J. The law of real property in the European community : a comparative study. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This research is a response to suggestions by the various European
Community (EC) institutions that differences between the property law
regimes of the various member states represent an obstacle to further
European integration.
The EC is itself... Read More about The law of real property in the European community : a comparative study.

Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level (2002)
Thesis
Mackay, S. Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis used an action learning approach to achieve two aims. Firstly to develop the authors knowledge of research and research methods and secondly to design, deliver and evaluate interprofessional education (IPE). An undergraduate IPE module wa... Read More about Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level.

Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works (2002)
Thesis
Wiltshire, I. Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between Elizabeth Gaskell
and Romanticism, as shown in her shorter works. This investigation will be
conducted in three principal ways: a consideration of Romanticism as a cultural
phen... Read More about Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works.

The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction (2002)
Thesis
Carmichael, S. The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Partnering emerged in the construction industry in the late 1980's and since then has developed into a mainstream management strategy for reducing traditional adversarialism and improving project,performance. The maturation of the approach reached a... Read More about The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction.

Psychological preparation of patients undergoing day surgery (2002)
Thesis
Mitchell, M. Psychological preparation of patients undergoing day surgery. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of the study was to discover the most suitable methods of psychologically preparing patients for modern day surgery and to formulate a pre-operative nursing plan which embraces such methods. Contemporary evidence suggests the level of informa... Read More about Psychological preparation of patients undergoing day surgery.

The dispassionate mirror : towards a transcendental narrative in film practice (2002)
Thesis
Knudsen, E. The dispassionate mirror : towards a transcendental narrative in film practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

The use of Zen - advertent or inadvertent - in the practice of artistic creation is not
new. From Japanese Haiku poetry, the early poetry of Wordsworth and even aspects
of Shakespeare's Hamlet, to the paintings of Cezanne and Dali, to the novels of... Read More about The dispassionate mirror : towards a transcendental narrative in film practice.

Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model (2002)
Thesis
Saleh, Y. Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main goal for IS/IT projects is the successful and timely delivery which meets
their planned performance and objectives. However, IS/IT projects frequently fail. It
has been reported that, on average, IS systems are delivered one year behind sc... Read More about Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model.

The impact of information communication technologies on the performance of international joint ventures in relation to the communication and culture dynamics (2002)
Thesis
Gul, N. The impact of information communication technologies on the performance of international joint ventures in relation to the communication and culture dynamics. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study endeavoured to investigate the effects of Information Communication
Technologies (ICTs) on the performance of International Joint Ventures (IJVs) by
focusing on specific variables known to affect performance i. e. culture (national and... Read More about The impact of information communication technologies on the performance of international joint ventures in relation to the communication and culture dynamics.

The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises (2002)
Thesis
Lawrence, J. The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises. (Thesis). University of Salford

Information technology, particularly the Internet has the potential to radically change
the way business is conducted, offering a competitive edge and a gateway to the
global marketplace. The explosive growth and commercialisation of the Internet h... Read More about The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises.

Carpetbaggers and credit unions : a sociological study into the paradox of mutuality in the late twentieth century (2002)
Thesis
Dayson, K. Carpetbaggers and credit unions : a sociological study into the paradox of mutuality in the late twentieth century. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the apparent paradox of mutuality in Britain at the turn of the
millennium. It contrasts the relative decline of building societies via demutualisation,
against the continual governmental support for and growth of credit unions... Read More about Carpetbaggers and credit unions : a sociological study into the paradox of mutuality in the late twentieth century.

Diffraction studies of the structural phase transition in the high temperature superconductor YBCO (2002)
Thesis
Khoshnevisan, B. Diffraction studies of the structural phase transition in the high temperature superconductor YBCO. (Thesis). University of Salford

In-situ x-ray and neutron, diffraction combined with computation modelling have been used to elucidate the details of the structural phase transitions in TBa2Cu3O,
6+,
c
for
)f
0<, X<I.
in this study it is found that in the elevated tempe...

Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle (2002)
Thesis
Romeiras de Lemos, M. Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle. (Thesis). University of Salford

I wish to express my gratitude to Professor Martin Betts and Professor Luis
Tadeu de Almeida, my joint supervisors, for their support and encouragement
throughout the entire period of my research.
My special thanks to Dr. David Eaton for his inval... Read More about Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle.

Agile manufacturing in UK aerospace manufacturing small to medium size enterprises (2002)
Thesis
Bamber, C. Agile manufacturing in UK aerospace manufacturing small to medium size enterprises. (Thesis). University of Salford

Tle North West of the UK has been described as probably the most important centre of high
technology outside the south of England. The aerospace sector is a major UK employer and
accordingly, is an important part of the North West economy. However,... Read More about Agile manufacturing in UK aerospace manufacturing small to medium size enterprises.

Introducing information and communication technologies into marginalised neighbourhoods : an exploration of the digital divide (2002)
Thesis
Evans, K. Introducing information and communication technologies into marginalised neighbourhoods : an exploration of the digital divide. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the development of discourses of information society and the
claims which have been made as to the transformative capacities of information and
communication technologies (ICT) in particular. It explores the experiences of gr... Read More about Introducing information and communication technologies into marginalised neighbourhoods : an exploration of the digital divide.

The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain (2002)
Thesis
Al-Hajeri, S. The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain. (Thesis). University of Salford

The mam objective of this study is to estimate the demand relationships among commodity groups using Bahrain quarterly time series data for the period 1979-
98. Three main demand systems are presented and estimated, namely the Linear Expenditure Dem... Read More about The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain.

The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading (2002)
Thesis
Alnuaimi, M. The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are over 40,000 road bridges in the UK and most of them are over a hundred years old. These bridges were not designed to carry today's modern traffic and the everincreasing live loads especially with the introduction of 40 tonne lorries since J... Read More about The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading.

Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls (2002)
Thesis
Bermond, R. Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous studies on acoustic requirements for performers of classical music proved
that early reflections were of critical importance for good ensemble conditions. However,
strong early reflections may produce an unpleasant tone quality. Diffusers... Read More about Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls.

DMA portfolio (2002)
Thesis
Childs, N. DMA portfolio. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have chosen to be assessed as an interpreter and conductor of New Music
for British Brass Band. This critical evaluation represents a summary of my
work on the four required projects of the DMA course, in which I hope to
demonstrate a high level... Read More about DMA portfolio.

British anti-communist propaganda and cooperation with the United States, 1945-1951 (2002)
Thesis
Defty, A. British anti-communist propaganda and cooperation with the United States, 1945-1951. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

British anti-communist propaganda and cooperation with the
United States, 1945-1951.
This thesis will argue that from early in the Cold War
Britain developed a propaganda apparatus designed to fight the
Cold War on an ideological front, and tha... Read More about British anti-communist propaganda and cooperation with the United States, 1945-1951.