All Outputs (92)

Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models (2012)
Thesis
Bogdahn, J. Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Three-dimensional digital representations of cities are widely used today, from urban planning to navigation systems, emergency response and to energy and flood simu- lations. Many of these scenarios can be served by one multipurpose 3D city mode... Read More about Multifaceted facade textures for 3D city models.

The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study (2012)
Thesis
Ghuloum, H. The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Information and communication Technology (ICT) holds the key to the success of modernising information services. Hence, ICT services impacted on every sphere of academic library activity as well as presenting an opportunity to provide value-added... Read More about The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study.

Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM) (2012)
Thesis
Hussain, A. Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The constant developments in technology of mobile devices are rapidly increasing the demand for applications on these devices. In October 2010, there were 300,000 applications for iPhone available on iTunes store to be downloaded, and as of January... Read More about Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM).

Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Ishwerf, A. Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study emphasises on examining various stakeholder groups' perceptions and requirements and represents an attempt to fill a gap in the CED literature where the views of non-managerial and non-financial stakeholders are largely absent. The stud... Read More about Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya.

The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism (2012)
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Mackenzie, A. The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism. (Thesis). Salford : : University of Salford,

The purpose of this project is to assess EU actorness in the external dimension of counter-terrorism. This project is important because it examines a policy area that has been at the heart of security co-operation within the EU for at least the pas... Read More about The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism.

Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations (2012)
Thesis
Odigie, H. Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is no doubt that Technology Transfer (TT) activity from the transferees' view point is an important issue when it comes to economic development, especially in developing countries. This present study is concerned with Technology Transfer Str... Read More about Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations.

A multi-functional collaborative design environment (2012)
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Wu, K. A multi-functional collaborative design environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Typical construction projects involving a large number of stakeholders working together require a tremendous amount of collaboration amongst them. In order to reduce the cost and length of the project life cycle undertaken by the design team and... Read More about A multi-functional collaborative design environment.

The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector? (2012)
Thesis
Barlow, C. The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector?. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research considers the capacity of the social housing development sector to generate or accelerate innovation to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes, the national standard detailing targets for the sustainability of new housing, within project an... Read More about The Code for Sustainable Homes : what are the innovation implications for the social housing development sector?.

A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey (2012)
Thesis
Ozmen, E. A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey. (Thesis). The University of Salford

SMEs have been recognised as important actors of commercial activity most specifically since the second half of the 20th century. Although understanding its customer potential has been named a top priority among many sectors, there is a limited body... Read More about A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey.

Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation (2012)
Thesis
Babaie, M. Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Investigation of the influence of public expenditure on health lends support to the opinion that equitable distribution of financial resources would help to reduce inequities in health. This thesis set out to establish inequities in access to hea... Read More about Inequities in health and health care between provinces of Iran : promoting equitable health care resource allocation.

The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city (2012)
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Radford, K. The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city. (Thesis). University of Salford

The process of urbanisation has resulted in the degradation of the ecosystem services provided by the natural environment within cities. Conserving and enhancing these ecosystem services improves the sustainability of cities, and the health and wel... Read More about The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city.

Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Bezweek, S. Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Communication is the means by which housing employees are linked in order to manage, direct, cooperate, plan, design, and execute housing projects according to standard with high quality and on time. Housing communications are mainly achieved throu... Read More about Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya.

A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments (2012)
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AI-Karkhi, A. A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Pervasive computing environments are an exciting new computing scene due to the recent advances in wireless communications and digital electronics. These environments are small smart worlds that have many advantages, such as continuous and distrib... Read More about A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments.

Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya (2012)
Thesis
Bodell, A. Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by the metacestode of Echinoccoccus granulosus inflicting significant morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. Treatment of human hydatid cases involves chemotherapy with the dr... Read More about Characterisation of a panel of recombinant antigens from Echinococcus granulosus and their role in the immunological follow up, after treatment, of cystic hydatid patients from Turkana, Kenya.

Shelley and Peterloo : radical, nationalist and balladeer (2012)
Thesis
Morgan, A. Shelley and Peterloo : radical, nationalist and balladeer. (Thesis). University of Salford

In May 1820 Shelley wrote to Leigh Hunt concerning the publication of "a little volume of popular songs, wholly political". This request met with failure and the "little volume" was never published. It is the contention of this thesis that eleven... Read More about Shelley and Peterloo : radical, nationalist and balladeer.

A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron (2012)
Thesis
Greaves, G. A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a study of inert gas inclusion in iron and silicon, as a result of ion implantation. The effect of ion implantation conditions on the formation and development of inert gas bubbles within these solids has been explored, and the... Read More about A transmission electron microscopy study of inert gases in silicon and iron.

Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme (2012)
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Grant, J. Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students... Read More about Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme.

The minstrelising discourse of 21st century rap music (2012)
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Harbord, J. The minstrelising discourse of 21st century rap music. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In recent years a discourse has developed among some critics of 21st century rap and hip hop music. This discourse evokes the imagery and terminology of the 19th century entertainment form of blackface minstrelsy with varying motives and effects. M... Read More about The minstrelising discourse of 21st century rap music.

Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership (2012)
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Leigh, J. Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts and constructs of partnership and collaboration are increasingly becoming embedded critical success factors which influence the education of nurses from within the practice setting. Adopting a partnership and collaborative approach is... Read More about Critical exploration of the role of the nurse lecturer in practice situated within an existing Higher Education Institution and NHS partnership.

Making decisions about the future of health systems (2012)
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Blanchet, K. Making decisions about the future of health systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Sustainability of health interventions in developing countries has been limited by the capacities of their health systems. As a result, efforts have been invested by the international community to make health systems thinking coherent... Read More about Making decisions about the future of health systems.