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Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies (2011)
Thesis
Cardozo, F. Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Light detection and ranging (lidar) systems are active sensors capable of creating a permanent three-dimensional (3D) record of forest canopy structure. This 3D characterisation can provide increased accuracy for aboveground biomass estimates in h... Read More about Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies.

Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors (2011)
Thesis
Chynoweth, P. Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis addresses the subject of 'neighbourly matters' - a specialist area of legal consultancy undertaken by members of the chartered building surveying profession. The specialism deals with the impact of property development on neighbouring pr... Read More about Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors.

Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children (2011)
Thesis
Cohen, C. Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous studies have examined either the input factors predicting language proficiency in bilingual children or the relationship between bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness. This thesis takes a novel approach exploring the two areas simultan... Read More about Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children.

The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care (2011)
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Connor, C. The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a youth offending officer working with looked after children in residential care it became increasingly difficult for me to reconcile my professional responsibility to compile pre-sentence reports with my personal sense of injustice on behalf of t... Read More about The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care.

The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health (2011)
Thesis
Cooling, R. The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research aims to demonstrate the benefits of worker involvement in safety and health. It establishes the need for a structured and coherent approach to managing worker involvement and suggests how this can be achieved in practice through the de... Read More about The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health.

Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse (2011)
Thesis
Corbally, M. Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Intimate partner abuse is a serious social issue. The professional practice of education has a mandate to foster competent health and social care practitioners (biographical caretakers) to appropriately care for others. Presently, there is a lack o... Read More about Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse.

Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach (2011)
Thesis
Effah, J. Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this study is to trace the emergence and formation of small dot-corns to understand how they come into being and are made to work or not. The SME e-business literature emphasises post-organisation and post-technology formation phases... Read More about Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach.

Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells (2011)
Thesis
El Kamkhi, M. Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford,

One of the most common production problems in oil and gas fields is scale deposition within oil and gas wellbores. Scale formation in surface and subsurface oil and gas production equipment has been recognised to be a major operational problem. The e... Read More about Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells.

A study of the bond performance of brickwork triplets made using modified mortar (2011)
Thesis
Elbeskeri, R. A study of the bond performance of brickwork triplets made using modified mortar. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The shear strength of masonry is the function of many factors, but current research indicates that bond quality is the primary factor. The bond strength is a key parameter representing structural integrity and water-tightness of the masonry system.... Read More about A study of the bond performance of brickwork triplets made using modified mortar.

The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Elgrari, O. The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

During the last few decades, major transfers of enterprises ownership from public to private sector have taken place around the world, as there is strong evidence supporting the positive effects of privatisation. This change in the structure of eco... Read More about The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya.

Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects (2011)
Thesis
El-Saboni, M. Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of the electronic systems of communication that are widely used during different phases of construction projects, and to evaluate their contribution toward the success of projects. The mech... Read More about Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects.

Geomorphological effectiveness and maintenance of a riffle-pool sequence (2011)
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Entwistle, N. Geomorphological effectiveness and maintenance of a riffle-pool sequence. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Riffle-pool sequences in gravel-bed rivers provide the template for a number ol fish and invertebrate habitats and their morphological complexities create spatial hydraulic variation over the flow regime that is logistically impossible to measure c... Read More about Geomorphological effectiveness and maintenance of a riffle-pool sequence.

Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques (2011)
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Eskaf, K. Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases. The number of cases of diabetes in the world is likely to increase more than two fold in the next 30 years; from 115 million in 2000 to 284 million in 2030. This work is concerned with h... Read More about Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques.

A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV (2011)
Thesis
Fairchild, A. A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Abstract This thesis presents the research and subsequent development of a real life system capable of identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV video. More specifically, after a review of the state of the art in... Read More about A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV.

The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Faraj, M. The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the delivery of banking products and services has triggered a new wave of financial innovation electronic banking technology; more commonly referred to as e-banking technology. A revi... Read More about The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya.

The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry (2011)
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Fernando, N. The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The lack of women in the UK construction industry has become more prominent in attracting government and industry wide attention due to the potential skill shortage facing the industry, to manage equality and diversity in construction and to have a... Read More about The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry.

Portfolio of compositions (2011)
Thesis
Gates, D. Portfolio of compositions. (Thesis). University of Salford

This portfolio of compositions consists of six works diverse in style and genre. It represents a journey of exploration through the traditional music of various cultures, imbruing those distinctive flavours of tone, colour and rhythm into my own app... Read More about Portfolio of compositions.

How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film? (2011)
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Groom, J. How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation will explain how films utilise technological development to create special effects that portray the past, present and future and how time travel is conveyed to the audience. Several of the films to be discussed will show how the... Read More about How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film?.

Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru (2011)
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Guezala Villavicencio, M. Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Taenia solium Taen/asis is prevalent in humans in developing countries, and an imported disease in developed countries. It may cause severe or fatal illness when humans ingest eggs and develop larval cysts in the central nervous system (neurocysti... Read More about Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru.