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The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications (2016)
Thesis
Russell, R. The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications. (Thesis). University of Salford

Occupational therapists are experts in analysing the transaction between the person and the home environment and they use design and construction methods to redress any imbalance caused by the ageing process or disability. This skill is recognised by... Read More about The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications.

Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments (2016)
Thesis
Pinder, J. Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This dissertation focuses on the problem of uncertainty handling during learning, by agents dealing in stochastic environments by means of Multi Objective Reinforcement Learning (MORL). Most previous investigations into multi objective reinforcement... Read More about Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments.

A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area (2016)
Thesis
Ahmad, M. A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concern in governance institutional framework for a sustainable community development has been recognised as being a major social, economic and environment concern which has been a focal point of the United Nation and deliberated in Rio+20 summit... Read More about A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area.

Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals (2016)
Thesis
Alreshidi, T. Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals. (Thesis). University Of salford

Background
Medication error is a global issue that can cause serious harm and even death. Nurses who are responsible for administering medication at the patient interface have the potential to contribute to the problem by making medication administr... Read More about Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals.

Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages (2016)
Thesis
Alrazni, W. Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are many sources of outdoor pollution in Kuwait which then makes natural ventilation a poor mechanism for good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Therefore, a mechanical or hybrid ventilation system is necessary. First of all, Kuwait is situated in the... Read More about Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages.

What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums (2016)
Thesis
Campion, S. What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This thesis investigates what aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through visual mediums. The mediums examined are 2D video, 3D computer graphics and video based 3D reconstruction. The latter is 3D... Read More about What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums.

Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Alaboud, N. Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction projects are information intensive. A typical project generates tens of thousands of documents in the form of drawings, change orders, requests for information, specifications, etc. To ensure effective construction communication and coor... Read More about Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice (2016)
Thesis
Zamburlini, G. Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

This dissertation is concerned with the contentious issue of treating buildings of the recent past as part of a common architectural heritage to be protected. Specifically, it is concerned with issues of environmental compatibility, economic feasibil... Read More about Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice.

Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors (2016)
Thesis
Kehily, D. (in press). Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors. (Thesis). University of Salford

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is the consideration of all ‘relevant’ costs and revenues associated with the acquisition and ownership of an asset. LCC has a number of relevant applications, these include project appraisal; facilities management; procureme... Read More about Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors.

Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus (2016)
Thesis
Elgallali, A. Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is an extremely successful opportunistic bacterium capable of causing a wide range of hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections, and is becoming increasingly virulent and resistant to antibi... Read More about Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus.

The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks (2016)
Thesis
variables during common screening tasks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abnormal lower-limb mechanics during functional activities have been reported as being associated with several knee injuries. Hence it is important to develop screening tests to identify healthy individuals who may be susceptible to knee injury and t... Read More about The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks.

Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE (2016)
Thesis
Alhmoudi, A. Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE. (Thesis). College of Science & Technology

The impacts and costs of natural disasters on people, properties and environment is often severe when they occur on a large scale or when not prepared for. Factors such as impacts of climate change, urban growth, poor planning to mention a few, have... Read More about Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE.

Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Alsharif, S. Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the perceived gender differences in the leadership styles of leaders at selected Saudi Arabian universities, considering such phenomena from both the point of view of leaders and employees. It examines the link between the le... Read More about Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia.

Cyberactivism in a non-democratic context : social campaigning in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Abalkhail, A. Cyberactivism in a non-democratic context : social campaigning in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

There has been a growing literature concerning the role of online technologies in fostering collective action in democratic countries (Bennett and Segerberg, 2012, 2013; Bimber et al., 2005). However, studies in non-democratic settings have tended to... Read More about Cyberactivism in a non-democratic context : social campaigning in Saudi Arabia.

The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Aljehany, B. The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
The incidence of T1DM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is particularly high at 36.99 per 100,000. The number of newly diagnosed cases in children (0-14 years) is estimated at 10,700 per year, constituting a major public health probl... Read More about The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia.