All Outputs (76)

The credibility of news in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of print newspapers with their online counterparts and exclusively online newspapers among Saudis (2019)
Thesis
Maqbul, A. The credibility of news in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of print newspapers with their online counterparts and exclusively online newspapers among Saudis. (Thesis). University of Salford

The credibility of news outlets in the eyes of their readers is a cornerstone of their ability to exist and persist in the media landscape. With the growth of the Internet, the nature of the newspaper sector has altered radically. Online provision, n... Read More about The credibility of news in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of print newspapers with their online counterparts and exclusively online newspapers among Saudis.

Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link (2019)
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Odum, R. Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link. (Thesis). University of Salford

Millimetre-wave communication systems have a very high potential to become mobile technology of choice for future 4G and 5G network architectures, which has led to many researchers carrying out studies regarding the effects of the atmosphere on radio... Read More about Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link.

Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study (2019)
Thesis
Chinn, N. Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Despite clear physical and psychosocial benefits, disabled people are half as likely to participate in sport as able-bodied peers. Active adolescents typically become active adults, making early engagement in sport important. For those with upper li... Read More about Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study.

Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach (2019)
Thesis
Darwish, F. Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Self-monitoring and self-management play an increasingly vital role in the management of prevalent diseases afflicting millions of people worldwide. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus can be managed with pharmaceuticals. H... Read More about Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach.

Does the human skin microbiome adapt to antibiotic exposure? (2019)
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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)
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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.

Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems (2019)
Thesis
Nwedu, A. (in press). Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Globally mental illness is recognised as a public health issue with over 450 million people affected. Of that number 21% are young adults, with the majority living in low and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. In western society the... Read More about Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems.

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)
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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.

A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning (2019)
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Higgins, R. A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning. (Thesis). University of Salford

Student-centred approaches to Research-informed teaching (RiT) have been shown to provide students with stimulating learning experiences, thereby enhancing student learning. The Research-informed Teaching experience (RiTe) was introduced into the und... Read More about A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning.

Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma (2019)
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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.

An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports (2019)
Thesis
Jones, B. An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Physical activity is important to keep both the mind and body healthy and can reduce the risk of diseases later in life such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is therefore important that all individuals have the opportunity to partic... Read More about An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports.

Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2019)
Thesis
Lomas, M. Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Regeneration of the built environment is an important focus of policy across the European Union (EU) and at any one time, there are numerous projects being delivered across Member States. Studies of neighbourhoods and communities highlight the signif... Read More about Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study (2019)
Thesis
Heaton, C. Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Each year, 35% of people over the age of 65 experience falls and approximately 45% of those are aged over 85 and live in the community. Local unpublished data from an English ambulance service found that following ambulance call-outs... Read More about Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study.

Cross cultural business relationship development : from the Turkish point of view : analysis of Turkish manufacturing SMEs (2019)
Thesis
Tek, S. Cross cultural business relationship development : from the Turkish point of view : analysis of Turkish manufacturing SMEs. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is incontestable that building business relationships remains a crucial aspect of trade. Since the dawning of civilisation, human societies have grown and expanded mainly through contact facilitated by trade. Relationships that arise from this, c... Read More about Cross cultural business relationship development : from the Turkish point of view : analysis of Turkish manufacturing SMEs.

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

The Nigerian mortgage market : an empirical investigation of associated constraints (2019)
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Owoeye, A. The Nigerian mortgage market : an empirical investigation of associated constraints. (Thesis). University of Salford Manchester

This study provided a robust examination of the Nigerian mortgage finance market with emphasises on demand for mortgage finance and supply of fund for mortgage finance. The research focused on the empirical determination of associated constraints lim... Read More about The Nigerian mortgage market : an empirical investigation of associated constraints.