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Improvements to data transportation security in wireless sensor networks (2010)
Thesis
Ekonomou, E. Improvements to data transportation security in wireless sensor networks. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are computer networks consisting of miniaturised electronic devices that aim to gather and report information about their environment. The devices are limited in computational, data storage and communication ability.... Read More about Improvements to data transportation security in wireless sensor networks.

A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients (2010)
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Esmail, Z. A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Purpose: To assess the feasibility of multiple-bolus dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the pancreas; to optimize the analysis; and to investigate the application of the method to glucose challenge in type II diabet... Read More about A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients.

Estimation of uncertainty in the structure-borne sound power transmission from a source to a receiver (2010)
Thesis
Evans, T. Estimation of uncertainty in the structure-borne sound power transmission from a source to a receiver. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Uncertainty in structural dynamics is of growing concern to numerous industries. Significant attention has previously been devoted to the study of frequency response functions, however the uncertainty associated with excitation of structures by str... Read More about Estimation of uncertainty in the structure-borne sound power transmission from a source to a receiver.

Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study (2010)
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Ezentani, A. Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research study clearly explains the application of G2G e-government within nontraditional governance. This research was aimed at developing a framework that identified the key factors that affect the implementation of G2G e-government within... Read More about Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study.

Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic (2010)
Thesis
Gao, Y. Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates the development of a single acupuncture ontology which can represent knowledge from two distinct perspectives, i.e., those of so-called orthodox or Western medicine and those of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture, initially a t... Read More about Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic.

Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks (2010)
Thesis
Gao, F. Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The main aim of the research presented in this Thesis was to investigate 'how can collaborative middleware based CWE (Collaborative Working Environment), combined \\ith Bluetooth technology, enhance the communications of mobile users.' The high le... Read More about Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks.

Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective (2010)
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Gledhill, D. Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Blue / green spaces within urban areas offer a variety of services to human populations as well as habitats for other species. Ponds, despite their designation as nationally important habitats in the UK, are among the least well studied urban h... Read More about Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective.

The identification and the effective enforcement and control of the risks of foodborne illness in the micro owner/managed catering business sector (2010)
Thesis
Green, R. The identification and the effective enforcement and control of the risks of foodborne illness in the micro owner/managed catering business sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The incidence of foodborne disease in England and Wales shows a continuous rise throughout the latter part of the twentieth and early twenty first centuries despite regular inspections by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). In order to ameliorate... Read More about The identification and the effective enforcement and control of the risks of foodborne illness in the micro owner/managed catering business sector.

Constrained, compromised and disconnected : experiences of women in contact with the Magistrates' Court following violence and intimidation from male partners (2010)
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Grundy, M. Constrained, compromised and disconnected : experiences of women in contact with the Magistrates' Court following violence and intimidation from male partners. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis explores the experiences of women who had contact with the Magistrates' Court process as a result of violence and intimidation from men in past and existing relationships. Drawing on understandings and appropriations of feminist standpoi... Read More about Constrained, compromised and disconnected : experiences of women in contact with the Magistrates' Court following violence and intimidation from male partners.

A comparative study of industrial design education across the institutions within the UK and China (2010)
Thesis
Guo, F. A comparative study of industrial design education across the institutions within the UK and China. (Thesis). University of Salford

This is a comparative study of industrial design education within both China and the UK; the aim of the research is to explore the differences between educational cultures within the design sector, and will address a series of research questions, wh... Read More about A comparative study of industrial design education across the institutions within the UK and China.

The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma (2010)
Thesis
Hayajneh, L. The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers English euphemisms and their translation into Arabic from a linguistic and translational perspective into Arabic. It consists of five main chapters. In the first chapter, the researcher discusses the reasons for addressing th... Read More about The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma.

Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites (2010)
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Henrich, G. Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Many studies presented in the literature pinpoint that the construction industry suffers from a lack of efficiency if compared with other industries; e.g. manufacturing. This bad construction industry performance can be attributed to many reasons,... Read More about Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites.

Probabilistic fuzzy logic framework in reinforcement learning for decision making (2010)
Thesis
Hinojosa, W. Probabilistic fuzzy logic framework in reinforcement learning for decision making. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation focuses on the problem of uncertainty handling during learning by agents dealing in stochastic environments by means of reinforcement learning. Most previous investigations in reinforcement learning have proposed algorithms to... Read More about Probabilistic fuzzy logic framework in reinforcement learning for decision making.

Transference and counter transference as an agent in care (2010)
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Hynes, C. Transference and counter transference as an agent in care. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of this study lies in identifying the concepts of Transference (T) and Counter Transference (Ct) within the therapeutic interaction/relationship of clients who are receiving complementary therapy as part of their palliative care. The study... Read More about Transference and counter transference as an agent in care.

A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development (2010)
Thesis
Iuliis, M. A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Time is at the core of Sustainable planning. How to involve time in the planning processes is a crucial question for which very few exhaustive answers have been provided. This research attempts to provide a definition of the important role played b... Read More about A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development.

Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites (2010)
Thesis
Jeffrey, J. Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Research was undertaken based upon the suspicion that there were recurrent problems with the design and construction of hospital en-suites. An investigation was planned to confirm whether or not this suspicion was true and that there were, in fact,... Read More about Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites.

Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics (2010)
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Jeong, H. Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This project deals with several issues on the use of Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method for room acoustic simulation. The main features covered are: source implementation; modeling of frequency dependent boundary conditions; and modeling... Read More about Source and boundary conditions in finite difference time domain modelling of room acoustics.

Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (2010)
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Jones, R. Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint has been shown to develop in approximately 10% of adults over the age of 55, and is nearly ten times more common in the medial than the lateral compartment. This discrepancy is speculated to be the result of increase... Read More about Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.

Aetiology, management and prognosis of jaundice in adult patients with acute severe intestinal failure (2010)
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Kalaiselvan, R. Aetiology, management and prognosis of jaundice in adult patients with acute severe intestinal failure. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Introduction: Acute severe intestinal failure, otherwise known as Type II intestinal failure (IF), refers to patients with complex metabolic, septic and nutritional problems which develop following major abdominal catastrophes. Jaundice and live... Read More about Aetiology, management and prognosis of jaundice in adult patients with acute severe intestinal failure.