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Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor (2011)
Thesis
Halkyard, P. Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Actuators and linear motors are a common way to provide single axis motion and force. Rack and pinion, chain, belt, cable, screw, hydraulic and electric solenoid are a few of the many types of actuators available. All have inherent strengths and we... Read More about Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor.

Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach (2011)
Thesis
Ijasan, K. Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of engaging members of minority communities in the process of community regeneration has been the focus of many governments in the UK. The benefit of doing this has also been well stressed and documented among politicians and member... Read More about Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach.

Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment (2011)
Thesis
Ip, K. Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD thesis consists of a portfolio of musical compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. The portfolio, which contains absolute and programme music, includes two largescale works: Piano Concerto with Symphony Orchestra Fok Siu Yok and... Read More about Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment.

Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class (2011)
Thesis
Janoudi, H. Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Several studies have been done worldwide to examine issues related to providing feedback on student writing in different second language classrooms (e.g. Hyland and Hyland, 2006). Various types of feedback can be implemented, such as teacher feedb... Read More about Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class.

Mobility and inequality in a transitional inner-city neighbourhood (2011)
Thesis
Jeffery, R. Mobility and inequality in a transitional inner-city neighbourhood. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study attempts to identify the causal mechanisms linking social inequality and physical (im)mobilities, by way of a case study analysis. Adopting a methodological approach of critical realism, the focus of this study lies not with aggregate... Read More about Mobility and inequality in a transitional inner-city neighbourhood.

Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects (2011)
Thesis
Kearney, J. Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The primary scenario within repairable system reliability estimation investigated is that of a single failure mode the likelihood of which occurring is supposed to be affected by maintenance activities of varying effect and degree. Since the stru... Read More about Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects.

Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute (2011)
Thesis
Khadragi, A. Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The deaf and mute society is a closed society that faces many obstacles in communication with the outside world. Through the use of the sign language the deaf and mute people express themselves to each other and to those who know their signs. There... Read More about Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute.

Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Khashkhush, A. Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

e-learning means the use of information and communications technology and the inclusion of the internet in teaching and learning, e-learning enhances the learning process by offering a different way of delivering education. Colleges and universit... Read More about Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya.

Can sustainability be inspired by design from nature? (2011)
Thesis
Kirke, M. Can sustainability be inspired by design from nature?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Economically and politically mankind's natural environment has become one of the most important issues within modern society. With the realisation that thousands of years of polluting the earth and stripping its resources without restraint is havi... Read More about Can sustainability be inspired by design from nature?.

Active shielding based on difference potentials (2011)
Thesis
Lim, H. Active shielding based on difference potentials. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Active control of sound is a technique for altering acoustic fields to wanted ones in aimed domains by introducing controllable active secondary sound sources called controls. This thesis describes an active shielding methodology based on differenc... Read More about Active shielding based on difference potentials.

Knowledge and knowing in child protection practice : an empirical exploration of the role of knowledge in constructing service user identities at the point of first referral (2011)
Thesis
Luitgaarden, G. M. J. V. D. Knowledge and knowing in child protection practice : an empirical exploration of the role of knowledge in constructing service user identities at the point of first referral. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Professionals who are supposed to deal with child abuse and neglect at the point of first referral are under increasing pressure to adopt analytical styles of judgment and decision making (JDM), often under the guise of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP... Read More about Knowledge and knowing in child protection practice : an empirical exploration of the role of knowledge in constructing service user identities at the point of first referral.

Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation (2011)
Thesis
Magee, P. Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Eicosapentaenoic acid (ERA) is an w-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with anti-inflammatory and anti-cachetic properties. These properties have not previously been investigated simultaneously with regards to skeletal muscle damage and regenera... Read More about Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation.

Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations (2011)
Thesis
Maharmeh, M. Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the decision making of coronary care nurses in acute situations. More specifically, the study explored how coronary care nurses take their decisions and what are the factors that underpin those decisions. Ba... Read More about Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations.

The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students (2011)
Thesis
Mannaa, M. The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis tests whether a translation training programme, combining the theoretical principles adopted in Hervey and Higgins' Thinking Translation series and in Bolanos' dynamic translation model, helps to improve Arab MA translation students' pe... Read More about The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students.

An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment (2011)
Thesis
Manzoor, U. An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Computer networks today are far more complex than in 1980s and managing such networks is a challenging job for network management team. With the ever growing complexity of computer networks and the limitations of the available assistance softwa... Read More about An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment.

Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission (2011)
Thesis
McGirr, S. Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This report is a record and analysis of the introduction and development of a philosophy now known as Utilisation Management (UM), to a group of North West Health Communities between 2001 and the present day. The study began as an investigation in... Read More about Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission.

Dimensions of power : a Bourdieusian approach to control and influence in the voluntary sector (2011)
Thesis
McGovern, P. Dimensions of power : a Bourdieusian approach to control and influence in the voluntary sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This extended case study investigates locally-founded voluntary self-help groups for people with chronic disease and how they change over time. It explores a self-help group and its partnerships with five local organisations. The aims are both to r... Read More about Dimensions of power : a Bourdieusian approach to control and influence in the voluntary sector.

Investigation of the nature of formal and informal social support for young mothers in Salford, and its impact upon their experience of social exclusion (2011)
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McLeod, A. Investigation of the nature of formal and informal social support for young mothers in Salford, and its impact upon their experience of social exclusion. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Teenage pregnancy has been identified as a socially excluding experience. UK policy initiatives have sought to reduce the prevalence of teenage pregnancy and also to provide social support to young mothers. The conceptual and political underpin... Read More about Investigation of the nature of formal and informal social support for young mothers in Salford, and its impact upon their experience of social exclusion.

Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials (2011)
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Mileeva, Z. Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The subject of the present work is the characterization of potential materials for molecular hydrogen storage with a stress on the use of Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS). This research is dedicated mainly to a study of the porous structure... Read More about Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials.

Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor (2011)
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Mohamad Kamar, K. Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Industrialised Building System (IBS) is defined as a construction technique in which components are manufactured in a controlled environment (on or off site), transported, positioned and assembled into a structure with minimal additional site work.... Read More about Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor.