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Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting : a service delivery model (2011)
Thesis
Mohd Tobi, S. Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting : a service delivery model. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research aims to contribute to the area of new alignment in Facilities Management
(FM). By taking urban FM as the focus of the research, this research highlights how FM is
looking at a new way to deliver services to the community, which involv... Read More about Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting : a service delivery model.

Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics (2011)
Thesis
Moorehead, R. Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Apatite based glass-ceramics are some of the most bioactive materials found to
date. They do not require fibrous encapsulation and bond to bone directly
through an apatite layer. Apatite based glass-ceramics exhibit relatively poor
biaxial flexura... Read More about Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics.

Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau (2011)
Thesis
Moss, J. Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Echinococcosis caused by E.granulosus or E.multilocularis is a chronic, debilitating and
potentially fatal zoonotic cestode disease of humans. The natural primary definitive host for
E.granulosus is the domestic dog and for E.multilocularis it is... Read More about Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau.

The role of Christian churches in European integration (2011)
Thesis

This PhD thesis analyses the role of Christian Churches in European integration. We learn
that Churches are inalienable participants in the process of European integration; therefore it
is important to identify how they are placed within the Europe... Read More about The role of Christian churches in European integration.

Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic (2011)
Thesis
Obeidat, M. Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Political Journalistic Argumentative Texts (PJATs) have always been challenging for
translators of this type of texts when rendering them into Arabic. One major problem
facing translators of this genre is the translation of conjunctions which is of... Read More about Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic.

Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad (2011)
Thesis
O'Donoghue, A. Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Aeolian dust studies are of global importance due to the impact of mineral dust on global
climate, human health and the environment. Recent research, for example IPCC (2007)
highlighted the important effects of atmospheric dust on global climate th... Read More about Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad.

Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation (2011)
Thesis
O'Sullivan, A. Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis offers a critique of the dominant model of intergenerational family
mediation practiced in the United Kingdom. Its key aim is to avoid the essentialist
tendencies of gender scholars within the mediation community. The government
report... Read More about Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation.

Composition portfolio (2011)
Thesis
Otter, F. Composition portfolio. (Thesis). University of Salford

This submission takes the form of six original musical compositions along with critical analyses.
(NB in accordance with convention all references to notes and examples within the text are given in concert pitch.)
The first composition, 'Lonely Isl... Read More about Composition portfolio.

A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking (2011)
Thesis
Papoulakis, G. A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The work describes the development of a computer vision system which detects and
interprets the text on signs in a scene. A key component in this system is the use of
finger detection to select a particular sign in the scene, or text on a sign. T... Read More about A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking.

An evaluation of the impact of just in time (JIT) strategies on cut, make and trim (CMT) customers and suppliers within the apparel supply chain (2011)
Thesis
Partington, R. An evaluation of the impact of just in time (JIT) strategies on cut, make and trim (CMT) customers and suppliers within the apparel supply chain. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis evaluates the impact of just-in-time (JIT) strategies on retailers and cut make
and trim (CMT) manufacturers within the apparel supply chain. A simulation approach
is adopted based on a case study within the apparel sector, involving a m... Read More about An evaluation of the impact of just in time (JIT) strategies on cut, make and trim (CMT) customers and suppliers within the apparel supply chain.

On the interactions between supply chain and project management : theoretical and empirical considerations (2011)
Thesis

The research presented in this document is predominantly addressed via eight main
journal publications and further supported by fifteen conference proceedings, other
industrial projects and research grants. The research rests on two interlinked m... Read More about On the interactions between supply chain and project management : theoretical and empirical considerations.

Portfolio of scores (2011)
Thesis
Rock, R. Portfolio of scores. (Thesis). University of Salford

My portfolio consists of a number of works written for wind and brass ensembles,exploring traditional and alternative forms of textures, sounds and compositional methods.
• The Hunter's Blade - A brass band work comprising three different styles. Th... Read More about Portfolio of scores.

GECAF : a generic and extensible framework for developing context-aware smart environments (2011)
Thesis
Sabagh, A. GECAF : a generic and extensible framework for developing context-aware smart environments. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The new pervasive and context-aware computing models have resulted in the
development of modern environments which are responsive to the changing needs of
the people who live, work or socialise in them. These are called smart... Read More about GECAF : a generic and extensible framework for developing context-aware smart environments.

The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Sabow, H. The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research concentrates mainly on the impact of organisational culture on the
dimensions of pay satisfaction in the construction industry in Libya, specifically
with regard to Consultant Engineering Firms (CEF) in both the private and public... Read More about The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya.

The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke (2011)
Thesis
Sadeghi Demneh, E. The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke. (Thesis). University of Salford

The foot and ankle forms the interface between the body and ground hence stroke related changes impact on mobility but there is little research has considered the foot and ankle post-stroke. This thesis bridges these knowledge gaps to enable clinical... Read More about The effects of orthotics on the sensori-motor problems of the foot and ankle after stroke.

Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Safour, A. Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In Libya, studies state that there is an increase in car ownership and this increase in
traffic movement causes congestion which affects and can increase travelling time in
large Libyan cities, particularly in Tripoli and Benghazi. Because of thi... Read More about Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya.

The role of stakeholders in building self-sustaining capacity in housing development projects in marginalised communities : case of Odi and Kaduna South communities in Nigeria (2011)
Thesis
Schofield, L. The role of stakeholders in building self-sustaining capacity in housing development projects in marginalised communities : case of Odi and Kaduna South communities in Nigeria. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need to drive communities into being self-reliant requires strategies that can enable
communities to take control of their own need. This requires effective interaction between
institutions that are involved in promoting such strategies. This t... Read More about The role of stakeholders in building self-sustaining capacity in housing development projects in marginalised communities : case of Odi and Kaduna South communities in Nigeria.

Emotion and cognition in the films of Bernardo Bertolucci (2011)
Thesis

Bernardo Bertolucci continues to be regarded as one of the most talented Italian filmmakers,
and although his work has provoked controversy, his films have allowed him to enjoy an
international reputation as a cinematic auteu... Read More about Emotion and cognition in the films of Bernardo Bertolucci.

The translation of parallelism in political speeches (2011)
Thesis

The Translation of Parallelism in Political Speeches
The core focus of this research centres on the rhetorical device parallelism, -which is
frequently used in Arabic, particularly in the context of political discourse. The aim of
this study is... Read More about The translation of parallelism in political speeches.

The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration (2011)
Thesis

Historically Deaf people have been denied access to professional nurse education due to communication and ideological barriers. The aim of the research was to understand the experiences of the first Deaf qualified nurses before they entered the Pre-r... Read More about The experiences of deaf people on becoming and being qualified mental health nurses : a narrative exploration.