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Framework for Implementing Risk-Sensitive Urban Development (2024)
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Roslan, A. F. Framework for Implementing Risk-Sensitive Urban Development. (Thesis). University of Salford

Risk-sensitive urban development is an innovative approach that can help cities reduce risk by mainstreaming climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies into urban development. However, the potential for such an appro... Read More about Framework for Implementing Risk-Sensitive Urban Development.

The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music (2024)
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Harding, R. (2024). The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis represents the first extended study of harmonic practices and their significance in electronic dance music. Focusing on analysis of recordings from the 1970s–1990s, it identifies three distinctive harmonic practices which help to define w... Read More about The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music.

Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum (2024)
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Buckingham, C. (2024). Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum. (Thesis). University of Salford

Facilitating playful, informal learning about scientific subjects is both a rising and challenging area of research. Science museum settings offer an interesting opportunity to study this topic through the perspective of visitor engagement with STEM... Read More about Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum.

"Waiting for Robbins” Modernist Architecture as a Representation of Transitional Education at the Royal Technical College, Salford, 1961-1964. (2024)
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Hadfield, S. (2024). "Waiting for Robbins” Modernist Architecture as a Representation of Transitional Education at the Royal Technical College, Salford, 1961-1964. (Thesis). University of Salford

Was the University of Salford a ‘new university’? Both technically and legally, Salford became a new university via Royal Charter on 4 April 1967. However, the University’s history can be traced back to its foundations in 1892. The Vice Chancellor, W... Read More about "Waiting for Robbins” Modernist Architecture as a Representation of Transitional Education at the Royal Technical College, Salford, 1961-1964..

Online Cause Related Marketing: The Impact of Brand Experience on consumer’s brand credibility perceptions, and the Moderating Influence of Consumer Cause Involvement in the UK retail sector. (2024)
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Garrick, J. (2024). Online Cause Related Marketing: The Impact of Brand Experience on consumer’s brand credibility perceptions, and the Moderating Influence of Consumer Cause Involvement in the UK retail sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cause relate marketing (CRM) is one of the several forms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in which brands link the sale of products, and services to the support for a cause or charity (NGO). Online CRM is a strategic and tactica... Read More about Online Cause Related Marketing: The Impact of Brand Experience on consumer’s brand credibility perceptions, and the Moderating Influence of Consumer Cause Involvement in the UK retail sector..

Development of an Industrial Test Platform for Foot Health Device and Footwear Testing (2024)
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Shahid, Z. (2024). Development of an Industrial Test Platform for Foot Health Device and Footwear Testing. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The current development pathway for medical and non-medical foot health devices faces challenges. Specifically, medical devices often proceed to clinical testing with limited functional testing which can result in spiralling costs and ineffective p... Read More about Development of an Industrial Test Platform for Foot Health Device and Footwear Testing.

Improving the after care for deceased organ donor families and friends, an online peer to peer support network (2024)
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Ditchfield, A. (2024). Improving the after care for deceased organ donor families and friends, an online peer to peer support network. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis explores the use of social media to support bereavement aftercare for families/friends of organ donors following the death of their relative. Existing research appraising the aftercare of families/friends post-deceased donation is limited.... Read More about Improving the after care for deceased organ donor families and friends, an online peer to peer support network.

Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing (2024)
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Emmanuel, I. (2024). Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing. (Thesis). University of Salford

SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Networking) is widely regarded as the future of networking as it integrates programmable features into its architecture. However, there is currently no all-encompassing solution for traffic monitoring policies in th... Read More about Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing.

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations (2024)
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Bangalore Hanumanthe Gowda, S. (2024). The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations Many historians credit the origins of the industrial revolution in the eighteenth century to Great Britain, which transfor... Read More about The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations.

The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry (2024)
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Egejuru, K. (2024). The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines the role of CG mechanism in mitigating fraud in the Nigerian banking industry. Its dual objectives focus on examining the effectiveness of the board of directors and audit committees in mitigating fraud in Nigerian banks. Agency t... Read More about The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry.

Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status (2024)
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Fajemidagba, A. (2024). Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research examined the workplace experiences of Nigerian female migrant care workers in English care sector, with a particular focus on the complex interplay of ethnicity, race, gender, and migration status. By employing qualitative research meth... Read More about Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status.

Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry (2024)
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Onyeabo, V. (2024). Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has grown in popularity and advancement in academic research and industrial application, and benefits to supply chain are well documented, yet the technology appears relatively new to Oil and Gas (O&G) sectors, especially... Read More about Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes (2024)
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Debrah, K. (2024). A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes. (Thesis). University of Salford

To achieve a sustainable and low-carbon energy system, it is necessary to develop novel solutions for the way household energy is consumed. Homes that have solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, electric vehicles (EVs), and microgrids can potentially trans... Read More about A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes.

Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater (2024)
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Sana, A. (2024). Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater. (Thesis). University of Salford

Plastics have become an indispensable part of modern life due to their exceptional characteristics and versatility. Their use spans across various industries. At the beginning of plastic industry, the GPP was around 2 million tons, which reached a... Read More about Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater.

Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI (2024)
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Obuzor, P. (2024). Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this doctoral thesis, we explore the innovative application of the Tab Transformer architecture in the realm of predictive process mining, marking a significant advancement in forecasting subsequent events within activity sequences. Utilising th... Read More about Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI.

Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease. (2024)
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Andrews, J. (2024). Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Background Epidermal composition influences the physical behaviour of the skin and its ability to withstand trauma. This is important on the plantar foot due to the high compression, shear, and torsion forces it is exposed to during weightbearing. P... Read More about Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease..

Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness (2024)
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Al Qassimi, S. (2024). Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this PhD work is to examine the vulnerability and resilience of the energy sector in the United Arab Emirates and shape the development of a strategic approach to build resilience against risks and disaster events in the future, as wel... Read More about Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness.

Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks. (2024)
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Joyce, V. (2024). Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Knee injuries such as Patellofemoral pain (PFP) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) damage are two of the most prevalent in the active population. The aetiology of knee injuries is deemed multifactorial. Dynamic Knee valgus (DKV) demo... Read More about Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks..

Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection (2024)
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Inuwa, M. (2024). Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection. (Thesis). University of Salford

In an era marked by mounting concerns over data privacy and protection, conventional regulatory measures have proven inadequate against cyber-attacks, complicating data sharing for research and development. Meanwhile, traditional face de-identifica... Read More about Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection.