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Performance portfolio David Richard Peter Childs DMA 2020 (2020)
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Childs, D. Performance portfolio David Richard Peter Childs DMA 2020. (Thesis). University of Salford

I have chosen to be assessed as an instrumentalist and interpreter of music. The criteria laid down by the University of Salford Senate Research and Graduate Studies Committee has influenced the selection of repertoire performed on both my studio rec... Read More about Performance portfolio David Richard Peter Childs DMA 2020.

Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents (2020)
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Ahmed, S. Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Seen as one of the major causes of death worldwide, Cancer requires the development of effective treatments in order to combat the disease. However, pharmaceutical companies are faced by the challenge of finding and developing a suitable compound tha... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of benzoyl containing compounds as potential anti-cancer agents.

A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates (2020)
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Nanekely, M. (in press). A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sustainable management of water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, is increasingly becoming more challenging, due to a combined effect of a rapid population growth associated with overexploitation of water resources, and impact of c... Read More about A regulatory directive technical framework for sustainable water management in the semi-arid climates.

Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve (2020)
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Long, C. Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve is one of the last remaining wildlife reserves situated within Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe. The purpose of this study was to conduct the first systematic assessment of mammal and forest cover within the reserve. A... Read More about Abundance, distribution, and threats of mammals and trees within the Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve within Lilongwe, Malawi, and a conservation action plan for the protection of the Reserve.

The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice (2020)
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Cameron, H. The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study explored the ways in which community midwives negotiate competing discourses when supporting choice in pregnancy and birth. The ways in which choice was presented to pregnant women by NHS Trusts providing maternity services, via their info... Read More about The limits of choice : how community midwives negotiate choice in and of their practice.

Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa (2020)
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Copping, J. Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa. (Thesis). University of Salford

Investigating the relationship between organisms and the environment has long been a focus of study in the conservation and ecology fields. Central to this research is the use of ecological models to explain, predict and project species distributions... Read More about Can ecological models be transferred in time and space? An investigation using a range of contrasting taxa.

An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria (2020)
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Sadiq, I. An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis undertakes research into community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria. It focuses the socio-technical factors of the development and operation of community energy systems, ranging from increasing population and economi... Read More about An investigation of models of community-based low-carbon distributed energy systems in Nigeria.

Developing image based positioning strategies for retaining the political parties’ electoral bases : a new theoretical perspective (2020)
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Christopoulos, C. Developing image based positioning strategies for retaining the political parties’ electoral bases : a new theoretical perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the recent past, there has been an increasing interest in the topic of personal values and their influence on end-users’ behaviour in the context of both commercial and political environment. However, there has been little research aimed at linkin... Read More about Developing image based positioning strategies for retaining the political parties’ electoral bases : a new theoretical perspective.

A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg (2020)
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Karst, I. A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the second season of the Society for Private Musical Performances (1918-1922), known in Austria as the ‘Verein für musikalische Privataufführungen’, the members began to transcribe orchestral music for their chamber ensemble (Meibach, 1984). P... Read More about A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg.

SNSs and deliberative governance in a polarised society : the role of WhatsApp groups in Kenyan counties (2020)
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Kibet, A. SNSs and deliberative governance in a polarised society : the role of WhatsApp groups in Kenyan counties. (Thesis). University of Salford

Kenya has experienced polarisation that has sometimes resulted in conflict. As a remedy, the Kenyan constitution, reviewed in 2010, and other legislation prescribes deliberative governance as one of the solutions to polarisation in sub-national Kenya... Read More about SNSs and deliberative governance in a polarised society : the role of WhatsApp groups in Kenyan counties.

Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem (2020)
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Lockwood, M. Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem. (Thesis). University of Salford

The reality of ubiquitous computing and exponential personal data generation challenges the notion of privacy, as Surveillance Capitalism and Nation State endeavour to record and analyse personal data with the objective of leveraging influence and co... Read More about Personal data sovereignty : a sustainable interface layer for a human centered data ecosystem.

Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor (2020)
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Suleiman, S. Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor. (Thesis). University of Salford

The leading technologies employed in gas processing operations, including gas pipeline transport, are generally chemical based technologies. Chemical based substances are widely used as surfactants in these operations, including hydrate formation pre... Read More about Experimental investigation of sodium surfactin as potential methane-water hydrate formation inhibitor.

Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host behavioural traits and parasite reproductive biology (2020)
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biology. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor remains a major threat to Apis mellifera honey bees amidst ongoing colony losses throughout the Northern Hemisphere. While the vast majority of colonies still require artificial treatments to control their mit... Read More about Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host behavioural traits and parasite reproductive biology.

An evaluation of architects' readiness for conducting energy modelling using BIM tools to achieve high energy performance buildings in the UK and Canada (2020)
Thesis
Karjalian Chaijani, M. An evaluation of architects' readiness for conducting energy modelling using BIM tools to achieve high energy performance buildings in the UK and Canada. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Buildings, consume more than 30% of the world's energy and is the world's largest energy consuming sector, contributing nearly a quarter of the total global greenhouse gas emissions. Global warming is the result of emission of greenhouse gases, and... Read More about An evaluation of architects' readiness for conducting energy modelling using BIM tools to achieve high energy performance buildings in the UK and Canada.

The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation (2020)
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Bramah, C. The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Running related injuries are influenced by a complex interaction between multiple factors. Running kinematic patterns represent one such factor which will influence the load applied to musculoskeletal structures during each foot contact o... Read More about The association between running kinematics and common overuse injuries in runners : implications for injury and rehabilitation.

An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel (2020)
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Chalasani, K. An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel. (Thesis). University of Salford

The application of manoeuvrability problems in aerodynamics mainly works for Reynolds average Navier-Stokes equations particularly for a uniform, steady flow past a fixed body. Further, consider large Reynolds number such that the flow is not turbule... Read More about An experimental test for the existence of the Euler wake velocity, validating Eulerlet theory by using a bluff body in a low-speed wind tunnel.

How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities (2020)
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Frigenti, P. How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities. (Thesis). University of Salford

The development of a strong university brand requires commitment of employees and alignment of their values to the institutional ones (Hemsley Brown and Goonawardana, 2007; Whisman, 2009). Internal branding is important for organisations to promote t... Read More about How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities.