All Outputs (40)

Apportioning liability in construction delay claims : an evaluation of contemporary practices in the U.A.E. and a proposal for improvements (2012)
Thesis
Perera, N. Apportioning liability in construction delay claims : an evaluation of contemporary practices in the U.A.E. and a proposal for improvements. (Thesis). University of Salford

Various theories, concepts and methodologies exist for apportioning liabilities in construction delay claims. Yet, there is no much consensus among the practitioners towards them. Often, the implementation of these theories, concepts and methodolog... Read More about Apportioning liability in construction delay claims : an evaluation of contemporary practices in the U.A.E. and a proposal for improvements.

The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys (2012)
Thesis
Quinn, C. The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys. (Thesis). University of Salford

Understanding the fundamental physics and properties of smart materials is a very important area of research for nano and micro mechanical systems especially in the applications of sensing and actuation, such as SONAR. This thesis is focused on the... Read More about The fabrication and analysis of the magnetic and crystallographic properties of Fe-rich (Fe x Ga 1-x) Galfenol alloys.

The spatial and temporal ecology of the large mammal populations and vegetation of Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania (2012)
Thesis
Oates, L. The spatial and temporal ecology of the large mammal populations and vegetation of Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve and is home to tens of thousands of large mammals. This study documents the historical ecology of the crater from 1892 to 2012 based on an analysis of the published litera... Read More about The spatial and temporal ecology of the large mammal populations and vegetation of Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

The use of prospect theory framework in constrained multi-objective particle swarm optimisation (2012)
Thesis
Bunny, M. The use of prospect theory framework in constrained multi-objective particle swarm optimisation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many practical problems in the real world nowadays can be formulated as constraint single or multiple objective optimisation problems with constraints. Particle swarm optimisation (PSO) is a population-based stochastic algorithm has been shown to b... Read More about The use of prospect theory framework in constrained multi-objective particle swarm optimisation.

Mouths and meaning : a multisensory, creative and collaborative arts based exploration of food, eating and embodiment towards gaining greater understanding of the experience of eating disorders (2012)
Thesis
Platten, B. Mouths and meaning : a multisensory, creative and collaborative arts based exploration of food, eating and embodiment towards gaining greater understanding of the experience of eating disorders. (Thesis). University of Salford

While it is widely recognized that there is no single cause contributing to the onset of an eating disorder, current understanding of embodiment for those affected is predominately represented as a preoccupation with body image (Probyn, 2000). Cli... Read More about Mouths and meaning : a multisensory, creative and collaborative arts based exploration of food, eating and embodiment towards gaining greater understanding of the experience of eating disorders.

Host parasite interaction in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (2012)
Thesis
Bhardwaj, E. Host parasite interaction in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is far more common in developed countries as compared to the developing world, where infection with intestinal parasites is common. The hygiene hypothesis suggests lack of infection predisposes to the... Read More about Host parasite interaction in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease.

E-readiness in construction : readiness of UK construction organisations (2012)
Thesis
Lou, E. E-readiness in construction : readiness of UK construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

In today's economic climate, competitive advantage can be achieved by focusing on issues such as providing high quality services and products with minimal cost, having the flexibility to predict and respond to market needs, or through the efficient... Read More about E-readiness in construction : readiness of UK construction organisations.

A framework to assess the sustainability of an employee suggestion system in the UAE organizations (2012)
Thesis
Lasrado, F. A framework to assess the sustainability of an employee suggestion system in the UAE organizations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Employee Suggestion Systems (ESS) is a tool widely used by the corporations to elicit employees' creative ideas. It will elicit suggestions from employees, classify them, and dispatch them to the "experts" for evaluation. After this, the suggestion... Read More about A framework to assess the sustainability of an employee suggestion system in the UAE organizations.

Performance measurement in facilities management - the case of outsourced service contracts (2012)
Thesis
Moss, Q. Performance measurement in facilities management - the case of outsourced service contracts. (Thesis). University of Salford

Performance measurement is common practice and a well-researched topic in many disciplines including Facilities Management (FM). This thesis focuses on FM service performance and specifically addresses an identified gap in knowledge about measureme... Read More about Performance measurement in facilities management - the case of outsourced service contracts.

The significance and co-dependency of 'robustness' in PFI projects : a granting authority perspective (2012)
Thesis
Sundaraj, G. The significance and co-dependency of 'robustness' in PFI projects : a granting authority perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Private Finance Initiative or PFI since its introduction by the UK Government in 1992 has been widely used in the delivery of public service provision. Furthermore, PFI has been encompassed under a large umbrella of collaboration known as Publ... Read More about The significance and co-dependency of 'robustness' in PFI projects : a granting authority perspective.

Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla (2012)
Thesis
Ab Aziz, R. Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. (Thesis). University of Salford

The European eel, Anguilla anguilla, is an important catadromous fish that has been classified as critically endangered due to severe population decline. The reasons for this are not fully understood; however, infectious disease undoubtedly makes a... Read More about Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla.

A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE (2012)
Thesis
Alleem, R. A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis was started with an aim to develop a usability based assessment model for suggestion systems. A review of literature highlighted fifteen variables that act as drivers for suggestion system success. In order to apply the concept of usabi... Read More about A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE.

A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises (2012)
Thesis
Abuelma'atti, A. A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is widely recognised that collaboration in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector increases productivity, improves quality, competitiveness and profitability. This poses the problem of what are the most appropriate collabora... Read More about A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises.

Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal (2012)
Thesis
Biscaya, S. Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the construction industry in Portugal, the coordination and management of information for construction design projects has been neglected. The use of classification systems and protocols for the communication of information amongst the differen... Read More about Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal.

Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration (2012)
Thesis
Koziel, Z. Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The main aim of this thesis is to develop exposure-response relationships for noise, vibration, and combined effects from noise and vibration. Examinations of non-acoustical factors such as noise sensitivity, noise acceptance, gender, age, and sleep... Read More about Exposure‐response relationships from railway noise in the presence of vibration.

A new swarm optimal collective searching behaviour framework using decision-making under risk (2012)
Thesis
Al-Dulaimy, A. A new swarm optimal collective searching behaviour framework using decision-making under risk. (Thesis). University of Salford

Swarm Intelligence (SI) is a recent computational intelligence technique which mimics and makes use of the collective behaviour of flocks of birds or schools of fish for solving search and optimization problems. There are several decision-making mo... Read More about A new swarm optimal collective searching behaviour framework using decision-making under risk.

Investigating the use of omega three fish oils as protective agents against cytokine-induced skeletal muscle damage (2012)
Thesis
Whittingham-Dowd, J. Investigating the use of omega three fish oils as protective agents against cytokine-induced skeletal muscle damage. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Muscle injury and disease impacts on the lives of adults and children, contributing to severe morbidity and increased mortality e.g. Muscular dystrophy affects over 70,000 people UK wide (Muscular Dystrophy UK). Treatment of muscle di... Read More about Investigating the use of omega three fish oils as protective agents against cytokine-induced skeletal muscle damage.

An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Scully, R. An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knowledge is the prime source of competitive advantage among small and micro construction consultancy companies (SMCCC) in Ireland today. The context and structure of the thesis is presented and explained. The literature review will discuss how a... Read More about An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland.

Estimation of biophysical properties of woodland canopies using LiDAR and hyperspectral imagery (2012)
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Janardhan, V. Estimation of biophysical properties of woodland canopies using LiDAR and hyperspectral imagery. (Thesis). University of Salford

Vegetation canopies represent the interface between the atmosphere and the biosphere and play an important role in determining energy and mass exchange. Accurate characterisation of vegetation canopy characteristics is therefore important to under... Read More about Estimation of biophysical properties of woodland canopies using LiDAR and hyperspectral imagery.

An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives (2012)
Thesis
Akre, V. An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives. (Thesis). University of Salford

Free/Open Source (F/OSS) refers to software that is available for free download and is usually packaged along with its source code. The F/OSS phenomenon has gathered an immense impetus in the past one or two decades. F/OSS differs from commercial o... Read More about An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives.