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The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses (2012)
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Sa'ed Al Qaroot, B. The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses. (Thesis). University of Salford

Hyperextension spinal orthoses are common modalities in treating vertebral fractures. Their objective is to retain the spine in a hyperextended position to offload the fractured vertebra(e) and allow healing. To date, accurate insight into the eff... Read More about The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses.

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.

Contextualising the use of Human Resource Information Systems : an interpretive case study of the Jordanian mobile telecommunication industry (2012)
Thesis
Ababneh, H. Contextualising the use of Human Resource Information Systems : an interpretive case study of the Jordanian mobile telecommunication industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research aims to explore the contextual settings surrounding the use of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Jordanian Mobile Telecommunication Companies. The main intent is to analyse the supporting and hindering factors affecting th... Read More about Contextualising the use of Human Resource Information Systems : an interpretive case study of the Jordanian mobile telecommunication industry.

Sequential regression techniques with application to the individual sprint in track cycling (2012)
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Moffatt, J. Sequential regression techniques with application to the individual sprint in track cycling. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research work described in this thesis is concerned with processes comprising a sequence of stages, where states and actions taken during each stage influence the outcome at the end of the process. Statistical analysis of such processes using s... Read More about Sequential regression techniques with application to the individual sprint in track cycling.

Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis (2012)
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AI-Khlaifat, L. Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition influenced by the load on the knee (i.e. External Knee Adduction Moment (EKAM)). Clinical guidelines recommend exercise and education with knee OA. Open kinetic chain strengthening exe... Read More about Towards improved efficacy of exercise programmes in knee osteoarthritis.

Sustaining independent filmmaking in the age of the internet : the case of audience building (2012)
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MeiBner, N. Sustaining independent filmmaking in the age of the internet : the case of audience building. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Internet has brought new hope to independent filmmakers - hope of turning filmmaking into a sustainable undertaking. The Hunt for Gollum recreates and extends a blockbuster movie on little financial resources. The Cosmonaut is funded with the... Read More about Sustaining independent filmmaking in the age of the internet : the case of audience building.

Helminth, protozoan and viral infections of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla (2012)
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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)
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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.

The age of maps : cartography, imperialism and nationalism in Great Britain and France, 1870-1914 (2012)
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Avila, I. The age of maps : cartography, imperialism and nationalism in Great Britain and France, 1870-1914. (Thesis). Universite Paris XIII/University of Salford

How are maps used in a specific country at a given time? In this thesis, I argue that maps should be given greater prominence in historical analysis because they give us a fresh outlook on the past by informing us about representations of the world... Read More about The age of maps : cartography, imperialism and nationalism in Great Britain and France, 1870-1914.

The effects of ISO 9001:2000 certification on the internal organisational processes in the local government - the Malaysian context (2012)
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Wahab, A. The effects of ISO 9001:2000 certification on the internal organisational processes in the local government - the Malaysian context. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of organisations worldwide certified with the ISO 9001:2000 QMS has increased dramatically in the last decade. Malaysia, as many other developing nations, had also experienced a rapid growth in the number of ISO 9000 certified organisati... Read More about The effects of ISO 9001:2000 certification on the internal organisational processes in the local government - the Malaysian context.

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

Understanding the transnational and the domestic : the case of the neoliberal restructuring in Chile, 1973-1989 (2012)
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Kowalczyk, A. Understanding the transnational and the domestic : the case of the neoliberal restructuring in Chile, 1973-1989. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis makes a contribution to a body of flourishing globalisation literature, which examines the role of transnational forces and processes in changes of domestic economic policy and the nature of regime, and which is associated with a broad a... Read More about Understanding the transnational and the domestic : the case of the neoliberal restructuring in Chile, 1973-1989.

20th century lipogrammatic novels and their translations (2012)
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Radionovas, I. 20th century lipogrammatic novels and their translations. (Thesis). University of Salford

A lipogram is a text that is written without the use of one or several letters of the alphabet, which means that words that contain the "forbidden" letter(s) are avoided. This formal constraint implies a strong link between source text and source l... Read More about 20th century lipogrammatic novels and their translations.

Academic staff recruitment and selection in Sultanate of Oman : the case of Colleges of Technology in Ministry of Manpower (2012)
Thesis
Al Muniri, K. Academic staff recruitment and selection in Sultanate of Oman : the case of Colleges of Technology in Ministry of Manpower. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of this research is on the recruitment and selection (R&S) practices and processes used by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Colleges of Technology (CTs) in Oman. The recent rapid expansion of these CTs has raised the required numbers of ac... Read More about Academic staff recruitment and selection in Sultanate of Oman : the case of Colleges of Technology in Ministry of Manpower.

Coordination and management of information for construction design projects : a framework for Portugal (2012)
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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)
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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)
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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.

An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust (2012)
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Hughes, J. An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust. (Thesis). University of Salford

Health care associated infections are high on the National Health Service agenda due to associated increased morbidity and mortality rates and subsequently added pressure of reductionist performance targets. Failure to meet these results in financ... Read More about An ethnographic study of infection prevention and control practices in a mental health trust.