All Outputs (35)

Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure? (2019)
Thesis
Khan, R. Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure?. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a substantial element of the healthy human skin microflora and can become pathogenic to cause infections, for example, septicaemia and endocarditis. The effects of long-term sub-lethal exposure to antibiotics on the skin... Read More about Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure?.

Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration (2019)
Thesis
Enya, O. Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration. (Thesis). University of Salford

There have been several studies on soil carbon dynamics in estuarine floodplains. However, little attempt has been made to examine the effects of heavy metal contamination on these processes. This represents a knowledge gap that needs to be filled to... Read More about Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration.

Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system (2019)
Thesis
Ghazimirsaeid, S. Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nowadays, energy efficiency, energy matching and trading, power production based on renewable energy resources, improving reliability, increasing power quality and other concepts are providing the most important topics in the power systems analysis... Read More about Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system.

Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design (2019)
Thesis
Haidar, A. Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design. (Thesis). University of Salford

Between the potential for ‘digital’ in architectural design that is demonstrated in a minority of architectural practices, and its marginalisation in the remaining majority, there is a need to enhance the efficiency of ‘digital’ in architectural desi... Read More about Rethinking innovation in computational design : a theoretical framework for innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency of the ‘digital’ in architectural design.

Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma (2019)
Thesis
Apreutesei, R. Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Despite recent advances in critical care, trauma still continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals under 40 years of age and the third main cause of death throughout the world, carrying a substantial economic burd... Read More about Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma.

Integrated evaluation of wet gas reservoir : minimizing volumetric uncertainties using dynamic analysis (2019)
Thesis
uncertainties using dynamic analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a growing research effort to understand the most reliable approach in estimations of oil and gas reserves, through different procedures such as the volumetric, Material Balance, Reservoir Simulation, Decline Curve Analysis (Production perf... Read More about Integrated evaluation of wet gas reservoir : minimizing volumetric uncertainties using dynamic analysis.

Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts (2019)
Thesis
Markham, T. Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Symbiosis is defined as the close and long relationship between two organisms. Establishment of new symbioses, or redefining relationships underpins much of the ecological diversity found in the natural world. Microbial symbionts, being some of the... Read More about Establishing Sodalis species as a laboratory model of endosymbionts.

The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies (2019)
Thesis
King, A. The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

In this project it is investigated whether the utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in antenna designs created as part of metamaterial research, can be used to produce electrically small antennas We find that basic improveme... Read More about The utilisation of commercial off the shelf carbon nanotube fibre in individual metamaterial antennas to enable a reduction in operating frequencies.

The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime (2019)
Thesis
Aminuddin, F. The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2012, Malaysia became one of the many countries worldwide to introduce statutory adjudication into its construction industry. As with other countries, the purpose of the legislation – contained in the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication... Read More about The compatibility of dispute resolution mechanisms with national culture in the construction industry : a case study of the Malaysian statutory adjudication regime.

Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007) (2019)
Thesis
Obieje, I. Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007). (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, the Nigerian legislative arm of government enacted an Act of Parliament known as the Public Procurement Act (PPA 2007) to govern the public-sector procurements. The PPA (2007) amongst other objectives, aims to achieve value for money on gove... Read More about Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007).

An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry (2019)
Thesis
Hadidan, W. An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The modern business environment has undergone fundamental changes – shifting from being production-inclined to being service driven; a situation that has resulted in a shift from the traditional ways of conducting organisational and marketing process... Read More about An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry.

Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate (2019)
Thesis
Da Cruz Kaizer, M. Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate. (Thesis). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), is a Critically Endangered primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Remnant populations of muriquis suffer from a wide range of anthropogenic pressures and face a high risk of extinction due... Read More about Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate.

Bats and the city : urban bat biodiversity in a tropical biome transition zone (2019)
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Syme, P. Bats and the city : urban bat biodiversity in a tropical biome transition zone. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Urbanisation is an important factor in global land-use change which dramatically alters habitats at great detriment to wildlife. Our understanding of urban biodiversity patterns and their driving factors in tropical cities which interact with high le... Read More about Bats and the city : urban bat biodiversity in a tropical biome transition zone.

Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing (2019)
Thesis
Scott, R. Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing. (Thesis). University of Salford

Fluvial science is in particular need of surveying tools which can rapidly and accurately capture topographic data. The use of low-cost, consumer grade UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems and Structure from Motion (SfM) processing methods has seen... Read More about Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing.

A critical exploration of permaculture’s global role in sustainable development (2019)
Thesis
Smithies, O. A critical exploration of permaculture’s global role in sustainable development. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Despite emerging literature on Permaculture as a sustainable solution-based approach to the environmental, economic and social consequences of non-sustainable global growth, many accounts infer it is a political practice working against many corporat... Read More about A critical exploration of permaculture’s global role in sustainable development.