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Reducing complexity in developing wireless sensor network systems using model-driven development (2017)
Thesis
Salman, A. (in press). Reducing complexity in developing wireless sensor network systems using model-driven development. (Thesis). University of Salford

Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a collection of small and low-powered gadgets called sensor nodes (motes), which are capable of sensing the environment, collecting and processing the sensed data, and communicating with each other to accomplish a spe... Read More about Reducing complexity in developing wireless sensor network systems using model-driven development.

Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme (2017)
Thesis
Al-Sudani, B. Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The word ‘Sirtuin’ or Sir2 proteins are a class of proteins that possess either mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase, or deacylase activity, including deacetylase. SIRT1 is the most studied mammalian Sirtuins and predominantly localised in the nucleus and cyt... Read More about Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme.

A study to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance (2017)
Thesis
have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim The aim of this study was to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance. Study Design This was a quantitative... Read More about A study to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance.

‘Being kinder to myself’ : using compassion focused therapy and compassionate mind training to help individuals in the helping professions cultivate compassion (2017)
Thesis
Beaumont, E. ‘Being kinder to myself’ : using compassion focused therapy and compassionate mind training to help individuals in the helping professions cultivate compassion. (Thesis). University of Salford

Self-critical judgement, low levels of self-compassion, symptoms of stress, compassion fatigue, trauma and burnout can all have a negative impact on individuals who work in the helping professions. Continued absence of strategies that promote self-ca... Read More about ‘Being kinder to myself’ : using compassion focused therapy and compassionate mind training to help individuals in the helping professions cultivate compassion.

Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services (2017)
Thesis
Al-Shammari, S. Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the most important discussions in the cloud computing field is user satisfaction with the associated services. It is important to maintain trusted relationships between clients and providers, for customers who pay subscriptions to receive thes... Read More about Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services.

Robust speaker recognition in presence of non-trivial environmental noise (toward greater biometric security) (2017)
Thesis
Al-Noori, A. Robust speaker recognition in presence of non-trivial environmental noise (toward greater biometric security). (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this thesis is to investigate speaker recognition in the presence of environmental noise, and to develop a robust speaker recognition method. Recently, Speaker Recognition has been the object of considerable research due to its wide use in... Read More about Robust speaker recognition in presence of non-trivial environmental noise (toward greater biometric security).

Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops (2017)
Thesis
vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to water scarcity in many semi-arid countries, there is considerable interest in recycling various nutrient-rich wastewater streams, such as treated urban wastewater, for irrigation in the agricultural sector. The aim is therefore to assess if do... Read More about Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops.

Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear (2017)
Thesis
Al-Allaf, M. Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear. (Thesis). University of Salford

Epoxy bonded fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used for the retrofit of ailing reinforced concrete structures, for both shear and flexure. This technology provides unique features compared with conventional retrofitting systems. Am... Read More about Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear.

Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt (2017)
Thesis
Wahieb, R. Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

A thorough look towards the use of social media reveals a strong potential to its role as a marketing tool. This study examines the barriers to the adoption of SMM by retailers of electronics and home appliances in Egypt. Despite the long stream o... Read More about Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt.

The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines (2017)
Thesis
Adebayo, O. The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines. (Thesis). University of Salford

Our world is being jolted more increasingly by news of crisis and chaos happening globally; from natural disasters to man-made catastrophes, political revolutions and terrorism to economic woes and corporate crisis all making the headlines. Technolog... Read More about The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines.

Pruning methods for rule induction (2017)
Thesis
Othman, O. (2017). Pruning methods for rule induction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Machine learning is a research area within computer science that is mainly concerned with discovering regularities in data. Rule induction is a powerful technique used in machine learning wherein the target concept is represented as a set of rules. T... Read More about Pruning methods for rule induction.

Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah (2017)
Thesis
Alamoudy, S. Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the last decade, the rapidly growing prestige of so-called Creative Cities has inspired many other cities to enhance their attractiveness, creativity and success. However, the concept of a creative city is an elusive one because it reflects a... Read More about Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah.

Rising damp evaluation and treatment : a quasi-experimental case study (2017)
Thesis
Sellers, L. Rising damp evaluation and treatment : a quasi-experimental case study. (Thesis). University of Salford

The UK has a well-established industry involved in the treatment of rising damp. Yet, critics argue that rising damp is extremely rare and remedial damp proof course treatments unnecessary and ineffective. Additionally, evaporation from rising damp a... Read More about Rising damp evaluation and treatment : a quasi-experimental case study.

Creating a collaborative Worktown Archive : photography, place and community (2017)
Thesis
Edge, C. Creating a collaborative Worktown Archive : photography, place and community. (Thesis). Bolton Museum and The University of Bolton

This practice-based thesis uses photography as a method to examine how photographic archives constitute community. It develops a case study of the Worktown photographs, which were taken by Humphrey Spender during Mass Observation’s experimental stud... Read More about Creating a collaborative Worktown Archive : photography, place and community.

Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) in the development and operation of airport passenger terminal in Lagos, Nigeria (2017)
Thesis
Ayo-Vaughan, E. Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) in the development and operation of airport passenger terminal in Lagos, Nigeria. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Against the backdrop of low passenger terminal capacity in many airports in Africa, countries in this continent like their counterparts across the world are taking steps to improve the quality and capacity of this vital component of airport infrastru... Read More about Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) in the development and operation of airport passenger terminal in Lagos, Nigeria.

Towards the realisation of a fully integrated Interactive Computer Music System (ICMS), adopting Transformative Expressive Dimensions (2017)
Thesis
Transformative Expressive Dimensions. (Thesis). University of Salford

The principal aim of conducting this research project is to advance the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) in music through the inception of new and exciting ideas relating to the conceptual and aesthetic values and characteristics associated... Read More about Towards the realisation of a fully integrated Interactive Computer Music System (ICMS), adopting Transformative Expressive Dimensions.

Optimizing oil production in horizontal wells (water/oil cresting in horizontal wells) (2017)
Thesis
Akangbou, H. Optimizing oil production in horizontal wells (water/oil cresting in horizontal wells). (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years, the application of horizontal wells has been predominant in minimizing cresting scenarios due to significant reservoir exposure of its laterals. Cresting is known to occur in horizontal wells when the pressure drop supersedes the hyd... Read More about Optimizing oil production in horizontal wells (water/oil cresting in horizontal wells).

Improving competition within Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process for infrastructure delivery in Malaysia (2017)
Thesis
Zin Zawawi, M. Improving competition within Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process for infrastructure delivery in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) have come to be preferred by governments for infrastructure development over traditional procurement. PPP is seen as the answer to many shortcomings of traditional procurement. Despite the complex nature of a PPP pro... Read More about Improving competition within Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process for infrastructure delivery in Malaysia.

Engineering better social outcomes through requirements management & integrated asset data processing (2017)
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Bew, M. Engineering better social outcomes through requirements management & integrated asset data processing. (Thesis). University of Salford

The needs of society are no longer serviceable using the traditional methods of infrastructure providers and operators. Urbanisation, pressure on global resources, population growth and migration across borders is placing new demands which traditiona... Read More about Engineering better social outcomes through requirements management & integrated asset data processing.