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The implementation of quality culture in Iran’s oil and gas industry (2020)
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Sadabad, M. The implementation of quality culture in Iran’s oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Iran is an energy superpower and the Petroleum industry in Iran plays an important part in it. Iran holds world’s 4th largest crude oil and 1st gas reserves and is ranked as the second largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa in terms of G... Read More about The implementation of quality culture in Iran’s oil and gas industry.

Evaluation of spatial fragmentation of protected areas using the Spatial Assessment for Coastal Protected Areas in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (2020)
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Johnson, C. Evaluation of spatial fragmentation of protected areas using the Spatial Assessment for Coastal Protected Areas in Caribbean Small Island Developing States. (Thesis). University of Salford

Climate change empirical evidence points towards anthropogenic practices, coupled with natural processes causing heighten human exposure to hazardous climatic conditions. Caribbean Small Island Developing States (Caribbean SIDS) represent a distinct... Read More about Evaluation of spatial fragmentation of protected areas using the Spatial Assessment for Coastal Protected Areas in Caribbean Small Island Developing States.

Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry (2019)
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Ahaotu, S. (in press). Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Today’s commercial environment demands the adoption of Total Quality Management (TQM), which a managerial approach that aims to achieve customer satisfaction and global competitiveness. Therefore, TQM is a systematic approach that views quality as th... Read More about Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry.

An activity-based cost controlling model for improving the management of construction project overheads (2014)
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Jaya, N. An activity-based cost controlling model for improving the management of construction project overheads. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract The construction industry was considered very important as it contributed a significant part of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the economic development of any country. Construction projects appeared to have high expenditures and compl... Read More about An activity-based cost controlling model for improving the management of construction project overheads.

Developing an incident command system framework for natural hazards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Alawadhi, S. (in press). Developing an incident command system framework for natural hazards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Thesis). University of Salford

It is beyond dispute that natural hazards cause significant damage to physical and human ‎domains, with more disasters occurring in the last 25 years are increasingly linked to climate ‎change. Therefore, there is a growing need to minimise the dange... Read More about Developing an incident command system framework for natural hazards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Building agrarian infrastructure resilience against climate change impacts : a case of Plateau State, Nigeria
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Goyol, S. (in press). Building agrarian infrastructure resilience against climate change impacts : a case of Plateau State, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Agrarian infrastructures dominate development in the Nigerian agricultural sector and incorporate various systems of transportation, irrigation and agricultural services that aim to improve the effectiveness of agricultural production and the sustena... Read More about Building agrarian infrastructure resilience against climate change impacts : a case of Plateau State, Nigeria.

Development of a framework in minimising errors in construction documents in Nigeria
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Ayodele, E. (in press). Development of a framework in minimising errors in construction documents in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many of the causes of poor project performance which result in cost and time overruns, and poor quality can be traced to some types of errors during the design process. It is discovered that design errors add 5.9% of the contract value and rework, wh... Read More about Development of a framework in minimising errors in construction documents in Nigeria.

Project management framework for the empowerment of disaster susceptible communities during the post disaster phase
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of disaster susceptible communities during the post disaster phase. (Thesis). University of Salford

The community is the first responder following a disaster who has the inner strengths to regroup, restore and rebuild for the future. Their assistance is the first step for family, kin, strangers and community members to work together to recover and... Read More about Project management framework for the empowerment of disaster susceptible communities during the post disaster phase.

Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors
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Ugwuoke, A. (in press). Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors. (Thesis). University of Salford

Innovation is viewed by many as a driving force for sustainable economic and social change. However, it has been established that economic crisis impacts firm level innovations. The extent of the impact on firm level innovations differs widely acros... Read More about Innovation persistence during economic crisis by Nigeria's construction contracting firms : an investigation of the critical success factors.