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An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings (2024)
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Pemberton, J. An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks (STBs) in UK buildings. Thermal bridging (TB) in building envelopes can significantly affect the fabric heat loss of a building, leading to higher e... Read More about An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings.

Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach (2024)
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Tariq, H. (2024). Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to the increasingly complex nature of climate change impacts, decision-makers such as local government practitioners and community members need more inclusive tools to assess their communities' resilience to environmental risks and natural hazard... Read More about Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach.

Knowledge, understanding, and attitudes towards antibiotic use, prescription advice and antibiotic resistance among parents in Greater Manchester. (2024)
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Poolay Mootien, C. (2024). Knowledge, understanding, and attitudes towards antibiotic use, prescription advice and antibiotic resistance among parents in Greater Manchester. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is an important global public health issue. Understanding how much the public knows and understands about ABR is imperative to enable the development of more efficient ways to improve antibiotic stewardship (t... Read More about Knowledge, understanding, and attitudes towards antibiotic use, prescription advice and antibiotic resistance among parents in Greater Manchester..

Examining The Impact Of ISO 15189 2012 Accreditation In An NHS Specialist Pathology Laboratory. A Single Centre Longitudinal Study (2024)
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Johnson, J. (2024). Examining The Impact Of ISO 15189 2012 Accreditation In An NHS Specialist Pathology Laboratory. A Single Centre Longitudinal Study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Quality and particularly the assurance of quality for service users has become a significant part of healthcare over the years. In an attempt to drive quality, quality improvement strategies such as accreditation have been introduced.... Read More about Examining The Impact Of ISO 15189 2012 Accreditation In An NHS Specialist Pathology Laboratory. A Single Centre Longitudinal Study.

Monetary rewards and the moderating role of generational cohorts on employee loyalty, absenteeism, satisfaction, employee performance and turnover intentions. A case study of front-line care assistants in the care sector in England. (2024)
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Emasealu, T. (2024). Monetary rewards and the moderating role of generational cohorts on employee loyalty, absenteeism, satisfaction, employee performance and turnover intentions. A case study of front-line care assistants in the care sector in England. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The past three decades have witnessed many academic scholars studying the relationship between monetary rewards and employee behaviours from an age/generational cohort perspective. Behaviours such as loyalty, absenteeism, satisfaction, employee pe... Read More about Monetary rewards and the moderating role of generational cohorts on employee loyalty, absenteeism, satisfaction, employee performance and turnover intentions. A case study of front-line care assistants in the care sector in England..

Exploring Awareness and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours for the Prevention of Hypertension in Rural Communities in Central Uganda (2024)
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Namuguzi, M. (2024). Exploring Awareness and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours for the Prevention of Hypertension in Rural Communities in Central Uganda. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract Background Globally, hypertension is a major risk factor for mortality and most deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The prevalence of hypertension is highest in the rural communities of Central Uganda where awareness is lowes... Read More about Exploring Awareness and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours for the Prevention of Hypertension in Rural Communities in Central Uganda.

Optimizing Pandemic Control Strategies: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach in Public Health Management (2024)
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Ibraimoh, R. (2024). Optimizing Pandemic Control Strategies: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach in Public Health Management. (Thesis). University of Salford

COVID-19, also known as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has paralysed the world and forced people to change their lifestyles. Since COVID-19 deaths are increasing daily, the disease has become a global public health issue. Different countries used diff... Read More about Optimizing Pandemic Control Strategies: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach in Public Health Management.

Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum (2024)
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Wood, L. (2024). Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum. (Thesis)

During my initial visit to the abandoned building of Lancaster Moor Asylum, I stood peering through the padlocked railings steadying my hands to take photographs that captured a lost world. Further research led me to the black-and-white photograph... Read More about Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum.

Developing the evidence base for image interpretation and descriptive evaluation by radiographers. (2024)
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Stevens, B. (2024). Developing the evidence base for image interpretation and descriptive evaluation by radiographers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction This thesis provides evidence to support the notion of radiographers interpreting radiographic images and providing descriptive evaluations. The role of radiographers providing first line radiographic image interpretation has progressed... Read More about Developing the evidence base for image interpretation and descriptive evaluation by radiographers..

Exploring The Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Education in Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Young People: Perspectives from Young People, Educational Professionals, and Caregivers (2024)
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Smusz, M. (2024). Exploring The Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Education in Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Young People: Perspectives from Young People, Educational Professionals, and Caregivers. (Thesis). University of Salford

The literature indicates that sexuality education provided in schools/colleges in the United Kingdom (UK) may not be appropriate for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There appears to be a lack of understanding of the subject regarding youn... Read More about Exploring The Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Education in Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Young People: Perspectives from Young People, Educational Professionals, and Caregivers.

Integrating Urban Land-use And Road Networks In Developing Countries Applying TOD Methods To The Case Of Gaza City (2024)
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Shabat, A. Y. (2024). Integrating Urban Land-use And Road Networks In Developing Countries Applying TOD Methods To The Case Of Gaza City. (Thesis). University of Salford

Land use is rapidly changing and progressively facing more complex challenges in sustaining people’s needs, therefore the planning and design of road networks. For example, accessibility and transport are a key factors driving the expansion and effec... Read More about Integrating Urban Land-use And Road Networks In Developing Countries Applying TOD Methods To The Case Of Gaza City.

The CLICK -on Kaduna Programme: A Critical Evaluation of the Role of Digital Skills Acquisitions in Human Capital Development & Income Creation in Nigeria. (2024)
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Abdulrahman, A. (2024). The CLICK -on Kaduna Programme: A Critical Evaluation of the Role of Digital Skills Acquisitions in Human Capital Development & Income Creation in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study delves into a crucial issue in Northern Nigeria, focusing on the challenges of unemployment and the dearth of skilled labour, particularly among youth and women. The research evaluates the efficacy of the Click-On Kaduna Programme (COKP),... Read More about The CLICK -on Kaduna Programme: A Critical Evaluation of the Role of Digital Skills Acquisitions in Human Capital Development & Income Creation in Nigeria..

The Lived Experience of the Student Therapeutic Radiographer when caring for patients with cancer in the clinical placement setting: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (2024)
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Porritt, B. (2024). The Lived Experience of the Student Therapeutic Radiographer when caring for patients with cancer in the clinical placement setting: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Therapeutic Radiographers and Therapeutic Radiography students are exposed to emotionally demanding situations in their daily care of cancer patients and their family/carers (Society of Radiographers SOR, 2016). The impact of this carin... Read More about The Lived Experience of the Student Therapeutic Radiographer when caring for patients with cancer in the clinical placement setting: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.

Evaluating the Impact of E-Liquids on Small Extracellular Vesicles Released from Three-Dimensional Cell Culture of Human Lung Cells (2024)
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Couchman, A. (2024). Evaluating the Impact of E-Liquids on Small Extracellular Vesicles Released from Three-Dimensional Cell Culture of Human Lung Cells. (Thesis). University of Salford

Small Extracellular Vesicles (sEVs), membrane-bound vesicles used in cellular communication can be used as a source of biomarkers for lung damage and disease, to minimise need for invasive test procedures. E-cigarette use has grown in recent years, b... Read More about Evaluating the Impact of E-Liquids on Small Extracellular Vesicles Released from Three-Dimensional Cell Culture of Human Lung Cells.

Evaluation of a novel device to assess combined knee flexion and hip extension, and hip flexion force production capability (2024)
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Calderbank, J. (2024). Evaluation of a novel device to assess combined knee flexion and hip extension, and hip flexion force production capability. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The late flight phase (FP) of the sprint running action is essential to enable the ‘forward most limb’ to prepare for ground contact. Kinetic and kinematic factors during the FP show association to sprinting speed. While isometric assessm... Read More about Evaluation of a novel device to assess combined knee flexion and hip extension, and hip flexion force production capability.

Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media? (2024)
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PYKE, L. (2024). Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Media effect theorists have debated the extent to which media has influence over its audience with some believing that ‘heavy viewing’ may increase vulnerability, resulting in broadcasters introducing guidelines to reduce potential harm. These modera... Read More about Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media?.