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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.

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..

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.

"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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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..

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.

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..

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.

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..

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?.

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.

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.