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Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations (2009)
Thesis
Avramenko, A. Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research presented in this thesis examines the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations by exploring various meanings attributed to the term inspiration in organisational settings. This research is based on the interpretive philo... Read More about Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations.

Product data sharing in architecture, engineering and construction : assessment of middleware support and business benefits (2009)
Thesis
Bakis, N. Product data sharing in architecture, engineering and construction : assessment of middleware support and business benefits. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Product data sharing is seen as an important means of improving the performance of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. However, little evidence of its business benefits has been given. At the same time, key middleware tec... Read More about Product data sharing in architecture, engineering and construction : assessment of middleware support and business benefits.

Observation and modelling of variability in flow over complex terrain (2009)
Thesis
Barkwith, A. Observation and modelling of variability in flow over complex terrain. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the way in which remote sensing instrumentation can be used to advance our understanding of the interactions between complex terrain and the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). When mean flow speed is of moderate strength and th... Read More about Observation and modelling of variability in flow over complex terrain.

Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan (2009)
Thesis
Barqawi, B. Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In Jordan, the mobile phone sector became vital to the Jordanian economy as its contribution to the total Gross Domestic Product reached 18% at the end of 2007. The Mobile penetration in Jordan stands at roughly 93% of Jordan's total population at... Read More about Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan.

Men doing bands : making, shaping and performing masculinities through popular music (2009)
Thesis
Bogdanovic, D. Men doing bands : making, shaping and performing masculinities through popular music. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Informed by the interdisciplinarity inherent in popular music studies, the thesis relies on qualitative research methods such as participant observation and semistructured interview to examine popular music masculinities. Methodologically, it is u... Read More about Men doing bands : making, shaping and performing masculinities through popular music.

The impact of organisational culture on employees motivation : Libyan case study (2009)
Thesis
Bubaker, N. The impact of organisational culture on employees motivation : Libyan case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

At the end of 20' Century it was being commented that companies were changing their organisational culture and placing greater emphasis on flexibility and efficiency, as they were now expected to adapt to changing conditions cut costs in order to b... Read More about The impact of organisational culture on employees motivation : Libyan case study.

Ethics and e-gambling commerce (2009)
Thesis
Bull, C. Ethics and e-gambling commerce. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

During the last decade, E-Gambling commerce has experienced significant economic, technological, political, social and cultural development. It is somewhat surprising given such significance, that there is still a relative scarcity of research con... Read More about Ethics and e-gambling commerce.

In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors (2009)
Thesis
Burgess, K. In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

The central aim of this thesis was to expand on the current knowledge of factors which influence human tendon properties. It is shown here that tendon elongation is 72% greater and calculated tendon stiffness 43% (p0.05).

Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning (2009)
Thesis
Cassidy, S. Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis comprises a collection of ten published works in the field of individual differences and student learning in a, mainly, higher education context involving undergraduate student participants. The works revolve primarily around three prin... Read More about Individual differences and learning : learning style, academic control beliefs and student self-evaluation as aspects of self-regulated learning.

Context and location aware wireless devices (CLAWD) protocol (2009)
Thesis
Cheng, P. Context and location aware wireless devices (CLAWD) protocol. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis presents a proof of concept that context information can be distributed in a heterogenous network environment by employing a network layer protocol, i.e. the CLAWD (Context and Location Aware Wireless Devices) protocol. The inspiration... Read More about Context and location aware wireless devices (CLAWD) protocol.

Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD (2009)
Thesis
Clarke, C. Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A comprehensive examination of the feasibility of producing new titania precursors by ligand substitution reactions involving the reaction between titanium tetra-isopropoxide and various dimethylamino alcohols has resulted in the synthesis, charact... Read More about Novel precursors for the growth of TiO2 by liquid injection MOCVD.

Intracellular molecular imaging using multiphoton-excited microscopy (2009)
Thesis
Crisostomo, A. Intracellular molecular imaging using multiphoton-excited microscopy. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Detection of the levels of serotonin (5-HT) present in biofluids may be used for detection of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's 1 . This project seeks to develop technologies using multiphoton excitation and resultant luminescence of serot... Read More about Intracellular molecular imaging using multiphoton-excited microscopy.

A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning (2009)
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Crofts, G. A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores learning experiences in ultrasound scanning by examining the ways that sonographers, at various stages in their professional development, scan patients. The qualitative study developed a framework, the themed content of which em... Read More about A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning.

Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications (2009)
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Cunningham, J. Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Knowledge management, as an organisational management technique, aims to capture the knowledge of the members of an organisation and to distribute it among those members in a way which encourages new knowledge to emerge. Software, explicitly design... Read More about Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications.

Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework (2009)
Thesis
Da Silva, M. Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The rate of work place accidents and consequential work place fatalities in Brazil is very high. This thesis intends to analyse whether a structured enforcement body with clear policies, regulations, standards and guidance is necessary to improve w... Read More about Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework.

An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view (2009)
Thesis
Du Plessis, C. An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation engages with the proposition that one of the reasons current efforts at improving sustainability are failing is because solutions are sought from within the same paradigm of thought that threatens sustainability in the first place... Read More about An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view.

Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery (2009)
Thesis
Duncan, F. Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of surgical procedures is increasing worldwide. The Audit Commission set a target that only 5% of patients should experience severe post-operative pain. Major abdominal surgery is a cause of severe post-operative pain. Epidural analgesia... Read More about Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery.

Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D (2009)
Thesis
El-Aff, I. Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The work described in this Thesis is concerned with developing a technique to visualise the electrical activities of the heart in 3D from ECG signals taken from sensors on the surface of the body. Generating such visualisations can help cardiologi... Read More about Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D.

Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies (2009)
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Flannery, O. Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of increasing prevalence in childhood obesity, it is now at the forefront of policy agendas. To date, however, there is a paucity of evidence in the UK, relating to the behavioural and environmental factors which influence diet and physic... Read More about Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies.

The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems (2009)
Thesis
Forghany, S. The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and -50% of people with stroke suffer foot deformities which influence walking. The aim of this study was to investigate foot and ankle biomechanics, posture, multi-segment kinematics and plantar press... Read More about The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems.