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Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank (2007)
Thesis
El Sawalhi, N. Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Contractor pre-qualification is characterised as a multi-criteria problem with uncertain inputs. The criteria used for pre-qualification includes qualitative and quantitative information. Owing to the nature of pre-qualification, which depends on... Read More about Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, M. An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study presents the story of a three-year ethnographical field study, from December 2000 to December 2003, conducted at a North West based Management Consultancy. Throughout this period the organisation experienced accelerated growth from two s... Read More about An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination.

The effects of rocker sole profiles on gait : implications for claudicants (2007)
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Hutchins, S. The effects of rocker sole profiles on gait : implications for claudicants. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Intermittent claudication (1C) is a vascular condition which limits the distance subjects can walk before experiencing pain in the lower limb calf muscles due to limitation of vascular supply. Orthotic intervention evidenced in the literature has... Read More about The effects of rocker sole profiles on gait : implications for claudicants.

A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip (2007)
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Jouda-Mohammed, A. A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Environmental Infrastructure in the Gaza Strip (GS) is a multidisciplinary sector related to provision of basic services of water supply, waste water, storm water drainage and solid waste disposal. The emerging institutions of the Palestinian N... Read More about A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip.

Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation (2007)
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King, N. Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The investigations reported here address the issue of overcoming loss in a typical isotropic metamaterial. The possibility of adding functionality to such materials, through gyrotropic effects, and diffraction management of nonlinear beams, driven... Read More about Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation.

Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research (2007)
Thesis
Marks, A. Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of technical information system security measures may prove insufficient in protecting information assets if proper and adequate information security awareness is not maintained. The quantity of in-depth studies concerning the organizati... Read More about Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research.

The illusion of diffusion in information systems research (2007)
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McMaster, T. The illusion of diffusion in information systems research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have had an interest in "technology transfer" for many years, and have been researching and publishing work related to this domain for the last fifteen. At the present time these include approximately 46 refereed papers, 22 of which are book chap... Read More about The illusion of diffusion in information systems research.

An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom (2007)
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Morley, E. An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is an economically important parasite that can cause spontaneous abortion in sheep and humans. The importance of the different transmission routes of the parasite is unclear. However, three routes are recognised: (1) shedding of... Read More about An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom.

A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines (2007)
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Najim, N. A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this project was to investigate the importance of methionine depletion as a cause of cytotoxicity for paediatric CNS tumour cell lines, and also to investigate the in vitro cellular biochemical responses, as measured by changes in cellul... Read More about A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines.

A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees (2007)
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Pathirage, C. A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of knowledge as a key determinant of organisational competitiveness and better performance is increasingly appreciated by both academics and practitioners. The UK construction industry is perceived as one of the knowledge based v... Read More about A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees.

The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques (2007)
Thesis
Seifi, M. The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this work, Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) was used to prepared Single- Walled carbon nanorube (SWNT) samples. In developing the production techniques a large number of parameters were varied during the course of work resulting in the succe... Read More about The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques.

Liberal brutality : the illusion of difference within liberalism (2007)
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Simon, G. Liberal brutality : the illusion of difference within liberalism. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Hobbes argues that liberal orders protect individual freedom and enable subjects to live in different ways, but he is clear that only certain differences are tolerable: those who challenge the legitimacy and solidity of the o... Read More about Liberal brutality : the illusion of difference within liberalism.

Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems (2007)
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Sobreperez, P. Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study provides a summary of studies of user resistance to information systems and identifies workaround activity as an understudied and distinct but related phenomenon. Previous studies of resistance have categorised the majority of incide... Read More about Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems.

Trafficking in facts : talk, text and identity in professional practice (2007)
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Taylor, C. Trafficking in facts : talk, text and identity in professional practice. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this thesis by published work nine works are presented, prefaced by a Critical Summary and Review which discusses the genesis of the work and its theoretical presuppositions, and evaluates their contribution to knowl... Read More about Trafficking in facts : talk, text and identity in professional practice.

Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses (2007)
Thesis
Taylor, J. Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Small catering businesses represent the majority of the food industry and have an important role to play in the control of food borne disease. Since 1995 they have been required by law to operate risk-based food safety management in... Read More about Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses.

Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries (2007)
Thesis
Wishah, M. Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Mathematical and physical models have been developed in order to study blood flow through arteries, numerically and experimentally. The aim of these models was to understand, apply and verify using realistic models how both flow and geometry inter... Read More about Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries.

Factors affecting overseas training in Libyan oil companies (2007)
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Ibrahem, F. Factors affecting overseas training in Libyan oil companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Training initiatives are a world-wide phenomena, particularly in developing countries which have been using overseas training as a part of their overall development strategy. However, although there is substantial literature regarding training prac... Read More about Factors affecting overseas training in Libyan oil companies.

Pipe up the volume : the role of the flute in progressive rock (2007)
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Guy, R. Pipe up the volume : the role of the flute in progressive rock. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis I investigate the use and the effect of the flute within rock music. I focus upon the period 1965-1975, the era that saw the development of progressive rock - a genre in which the importation of instruments from other musical tradition... Read More about Pipe up the volume : the role of the flute in progressive rock.

"The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968 (2007)
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Chatterton, C. "The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines recruitment and retention in mental health nursing in England between 1948 and 1968. Its first objective is to explore the explanations that were given for the severe shortage of mental nurses that occurred in this period. The... Read More about "The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968.